Binay grills DOT on silence over 'Love the Philippines' ad fiasco

Senator Nancy Binay wants the Department of Tourism to issue a statement to shed light on the issue surrounding the “Love The Philippines” ad campaign.

During the Senate budget hearing of the DOT on Tuesday, Binay asked Tourism Secretary Frasco if there is any truth to the Indonesian tourism minister’s claim that a part of the tourism video was taken in Indonesia and not in the Philippines.

“We deny showing any photos using images of Bali during the dinner hosted by the Philippine government,” Frasco said. Binay stressed that if the DOT is standing by its statements during the hearing, the Indonesian tourism minister should apologize for his statements against the tourism campaign.“Pero wala bang effort on our part to get an apology sa tourism minister na ‘yon? Kasi he’s lying based on your statements,” Binay added.The senator also asked Frasco if the DOT can issue a statement on the fiasco by Wednesday.

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