Ako ay filipino

“It’s More Fun in the Philippines”is the slogan of a tourism campaign launched by the DOT (Department of Tourism)in January 2012 to attract more tourists to the Philippines.

Two years ago the colorful logo launched by the DOT was similar to the campaign in Poland.

Manila - According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Filipino travelers do not need a visa to visit at least 20 countries.

These countries include most of the Philippines' Southeast Asian neighbors, but also Latin American tourist destinations like Brazil, Peru, Bolivia and Costa Rica.

After sending queries to Philippine embassies and consular posts regarding  Facebook post that listed about 60 countries where Filipinos can go visa-free, the DFA would only confirm 20 countries. But its public information office added that they are still waiting to hear from some overseas posts.
 
It is said that the information provided in Facebook post supposedly came from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Qantas, Wikipedia, Visalink, and VisaHq.ph.

The areas affected by Typhoon "Sendong" (International name: Washi) are now in the early stage of recovery due to continuous operations. Assistance and donations are still encouraged, particularly on the priority items like:

Manila – Enero 11, 2012 - Ang Anti-Epal Bill ay isang panukala na naglalayong baguhin ang imahe ng pulitika sa bansa. Ito ay isang panukala ni senador Miriam Santiago na tumutukoy sa mga pulitiko o mga opisyal ng pamahalaan na ginagamit ang pondo ng bayan sa sariling promosyong politikal.