For Jessica Sanchez, 'It’s More Fun In The Philippines,' Too

Half-Filipino “American Idol” Season 11 runner-up Jessica Sanchez may well be the latest poster girl of the Department of Tourism’s extensive campaign, “It’s More Fun In The Philippines.”

Reportedly making rounds online is the 16-year-old Filipino-Mexican’s photo which shows her beaming while holding a placard containing the department’s latest slogan. According to DOT’s Ren Sapitan, Jessica’s photo was taken on June 8, while she was waiting for President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III at the Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles for her courtesy call.

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Shamcey sees foreigner's video critical of PHL as a 'wakeup call'

Ms. Universe 2011 third runner up Shamcey Supsup believes that the recent, much-debated “20 Things I Dislike about the Philippines” viral video made by American Jimmy Sieczka is a bad case of “hasty generalization” about the country.

Having triumphantly represented the Philippines in the international arena last year, Supsup cried foul over Sieczka’s unwarranted “criticisms” that could affect the country's name overseas.

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DOT official reacts on 'Why I Dislike The Philippines' video

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is not at all bothered by a video on YouTube in which an American rattled off reasons for disliking the country.

“Sa gitna ng kampanya ng Department of Tourism na ‘It’s More Fun In The Philippines,’ isang video ang kumakalat ngayon sa internet na gawa ng isang banyagang lalaki na may titulong ‘20 reasons why I dislike the Philippines.’ Meron na itong mahigit 300,00 views,” a report on “24 Oras” said.

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