The money used for the promotional advertisement for “Love the Philippines” should be returned, former senator Richard Gordon said on Monday, July 3. Former Senator Richard Gordon (MB File Photo) Gordon, who is also a former tourism secretary, also criticized...
The advertising agency handling the “Love the Philippines” tourism campaign has apologized to the Department of Tourism (DOT) for utilizing non-original or stock footages in the audio-visual presentation (AVP) of the agency. In a statement released by the DDB Philippines on Sunday, July 2, the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched an investigation into the “Love the Philippines” tourism video after several netizens claimed that some of the stock footages utilized in it were shot in other countries. Earlier, the DOT changed its tourism slogan from “It’s more Fun in the...
Photos by ALI VICOY and the author LOVE THE PHILIPPINES Unveiled during the event, the latest ad campaign of DOT with the slogan, LOVE the Philippines After a decade of hearing about how it’s more fun in the Philippines, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently unveiled the next step of its...
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has announced the extension of the trial visa-free entry for nationals from select countries, including the Philippines, from Aug. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. *File photo* In a statement, Taiwan's MOFA said it made the decision after evaluating the...
The country’s new tourism slogan, “Love the Philippines,” launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT), has sparked a wave of discussions among netizens, resulting in contrasting views. While some have embraced the campaign and praised its potential to promote the country's beauty and culture,...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has voiced his approval on the new tourism slogan that the Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently launched. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) But Zubiri said he hopes that the new campaign would be...
The Filipinos have spoken—Palawan is their most preferred tourist destination in the country. In the recent Pahayag 2023 Second Quarter Survey (PQ2), the top travel destinations preferred by Filipinos were revealed, showing Palawan ranking first on the list. “Palawan emerged as the most...
More senators have expressed their support to the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT) to boost the country’s tourism after it launched the new “Love the Philippines” slogan three days ago. “The Philippines has a lot to offer to become a world-class destination,’’ said Senator...
Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy Binay on Wednesday, June 28 said she has no qualms about the new tourism slogan recently launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) but has concerns over the necessary funding for the re-branding. ...
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, June 28 said the new campaign “Love the Philippines,” that the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently launched, is worth giving a chance. Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero (Senate...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrated their 50th anniversary last June 27, 2023 at the Manila Hotel Tent City. "50 Ginto, Greater Innovations, New Tourism Opportunities" was a momentous occasion where most, if not all, of the former DOT secretaries were present to celebrate with the current...
