From "WOW Philippines" to "Pilipinas Kay Ganda"

[dinJ]

Starting Monday, the Philippines will adopt “Pilipinas kay Ganda" as its new slogan in what Malacañang described as a bid to "reinvigorate" the country's tourism campaign.

President Benigno Aquino III said the new slogan to be launched Nov. 15 will replace the existing slogan "WOW Philippines".

The slogan aims to "reinvigorate our country’s tourism campaign and double tourist arrivals within the next three years," said a Malacañang statement posted Saturday night on the Presidential Communications Operations Office website.

Aquino, who is now in Japan for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, said the government will also train tourist police and guides to ensure the safety of local and foreign tourists alike.

Earlier this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said it would allocate P100 million for new media promotions, including a new website, to reach its goal of doubling tourist arrivals. (See: Govt to beef up RP tourism using new media — DOT)

Philippine tourism suffered a blow last Aug. 23 when retired police officer Rolando Mendoza took hostage a busful of Hong Kong tourists in Manila.

Mendoza was killed along with eight tourists, prompting Hong Kong to issue a "black" alert discouraging travel to the Philippines.—JV, GMANews.TV

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/205919/s...greet-tourists
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WOW Philippines was one of the most successful Philippines tourism campaigns ever. It has finally reached the level of consciousness among foreigners that we have been working hard to achieve, similar to these countries..

"Amazing Thailand"
"Uniquely Singapore"
"Vietnam: The Hidden Charm",
"Indonesia - The Ultimate in Diversity"
"Brunei, the Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures"
"Cambodia, A World of Treasures"
'Malaysia: Truly Asia"

tapos satin:
"Pilipinas Kay Ganda"

[andywesteast]

HUH? Pilipinas kay Ganda?

Tanga naman, how can a foreigner understand what Kay Ganda means when they see a tourist poster of the Philippines?

[chua_riwap]

^ Kay ganda nga.........

[CVT]

There should be an English version to that....

Like,- "PH Care(s)!".....

11.3K:snow:

[wowiesy]

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WOW Philippines was one of the most successful Philippines tourism campaigns ever. It has finally reached the level of consciousness among foreigners that we have been working hard to achieve, similar to these countries..

"Amazing Thailand"
"Uniquely Singapore"
"Vietnam: The Hidden Charm",
"Indonesia - The Ultimate in Diversity"
"Brunei, the Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures"
"Cambodia, A World of Treasures"
'Malaysia: Truly Asia"

tapos satin:
"Pilipinas Kay Ganda"

parang ang target lang talaga ay mga Pinoy overseas... or mga marunong magbasa ng Tagalog... di kaya galing ng ABSCBN yung nag coin nyan.. parang malapit sa "Umagang Kay Ganda".... lakas talaga ng influence ng ABSCBN sa gobyerno natin...

if I am a foreigner and I read a sign with that.. or see an ad over at CNN or BBC... I still have to ask "What does Eng Gendaa mean?"... let's see how Malacanang (or should it be Dept of Tourism.. o baka ABSCBN... ) defends this...

[andywesteast]

Dapat PILIPINAS: Land of the SQUAKS.

[isa1023]

Philippines: Survive at your own means



Seriously, dapat tanggalin na nila yung "Buy Philippines" liner on Expo, as it connotes a different meaning, like Philippines for sale.

[dinJ]

ihanay pa natin sa iba't ibang slogan:

Amazing Thailand
Malaysia, Truly Asia!
Incredible India
Indinesia, Admit It, you Love It!
Cool Japan
Brazil Sensational
Uniquely Singapore
El Salvador, Impressive!
Italy, Much More
Switzerland, Gets Natural!
New Zealand 100% Pure!
Anguilla Feeling is Believing
Florida Keys Come As You Are
Hungary A Love for Life
Taiwan Touch Your Heart
Belize Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret
Visit Florida
Discover Peru
Albania A New Mediterranean
Croatia The Mediterranean As it Once Was
Namibia Land of Contrasts
Tanzania Land of Kilimanjaro Zanzibar and the Serengeti
Jamaica, Once You Go, You Know
I feel sLOVEnia!
Smile! You are in Spain
Romania Land of Choice
See the world. Visit London
Maldives Sunny Side of Life
Montenegro Wild Beauty
Namibia Land of Contrasts
Germany Affordable Hospitality
Grenada Rhythms of Spice
Hong Kong Best Place Best Taste
Hungary A Love for Life
I heart New York
France Rendez-Vouse En France (French)
California Find Yourself Here
Canada Keep Exploring
Croatia The Mediterranean As it Once Was
Ecuador Life at its Purest
Viva Cuba
Egypt Where It All Begins
Aruba One Happy Island

galing yata kay vice ganda yan eh.

[safeorigin]

nah, vice ganda has actual brains so I doubt that

[chua_riwap]

Amazing Thailand
Malaysia, Truly Asia!
Incredible India
Indinesia, Admit It, you Love It!
Cool Japan
Brazil Sensational
Uniquely Singapore
El Salvador, Impressive!
Italy, Much More
Switzerland, Gets Natural!
New Zealand 100% Pure!
Anguilla Feeling is Believing
Florida Keys Come As You Are
Hungary A Love for Life
Taiwan Touch Your Heart
Belize Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret
Visit Florida
Discover Peru
Albania A New Mediterranean
Croatia The Mediterranean As it Once Was
Namibia Land of Contrasts
Tanzania Land of Kilimanjaro Zanzibar and the Serengeti
Jamaica, Once You Go, You Know
I feel sLOVEnia!
Smile! You are in Spain
Romania Land of Choice
See the world. Visit London
Maldives Sunny Side of Life
Montenegro Wild Beauty
Namibia Land of Contrasts
Germany Affordable Hospitality
Grenada Rhythms of Spice
Hong Kong Best Place Best Taste
Hungary A Love for Life
I heart New York
France Rendez-Vouse En France (French)
California Find Yourself Here
Canada Keep Exploring
Croatia The Mediterranean As it Once Was
Ecuador Life at its Purest
Viva Cuba
Egypt Where It All Begins
Aruba One Happy Island
Only in the Philippines!

[fourtheboys96]

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/205919/s...greet-tourists

WOW Philippines is a lot better, IMO.

The new slogan sounds like it came from a TV network. It has a good meaning. But it is also not catchy and it is very ordinary and probably incomprehensible to many foreign tourists, all of which a slogan shouldn't be.

[ericp]

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/205919/s...greet-tourists

WOW Philippines is a lot better, IMO.

The new slogan sounds like it came from a TV network. It has a good meaning. But it is also not catchy and it is very ordinary and probably incomprehensible to many foreign tourists, all of which a slogan shouldn't be.

agree.

WOW PHILIPPINES is better.

But slogans can't beat efficient airports/transportation, cleanliness, good roads, safe streets

[Lucius]

WOW is easier to remember. And universal ang term.

Pilipinas Kay Ganda? Whoever thought of that should be fed to askals.

[alainroyce]

Parang galing sa ABS-CBN yun ah! Pilipinas win na win and Umagang kay Ganda.. Wow is already known, when they advertise this internationally in BBC and CNN during the time of Sen. Gordon and Sec Ace Durano.. There's so many taxi in Germany with WOW philippines sticker.. Kaya maraming German National tourist dito before.

We must follow internationally, like Amazing Thailand. Truly Asia in Malaysia and Visit Pakistan at your own risk..hehehehe

[_Cathy_]

WOW Philippines has more recall than the new slogan. It's gonna be hard to remember this for non tagalog speakers. I wonder who came up with this stupid idea.

[Isuzoom]

Ang Ganda mo....Sir....

[marg]

[SIZE="3"]2 Japanese tourists robbed in Pasay City[/SIZE]
MANILA, Philippines – Two Japanese tourists were robbed and mauled in two separate incidents in Pasay City last Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

In the first incident, police said that Fukuura Kenichiro, 56, of Tokyo, Japan, and currently billeted at Lindon Suite Hotel in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, said that he met a certain Sheila and two unidentified men at the Wine Museum Hotel and Resto at 225 Aurora Boulevard, Pasay City last Wednesday night.

Fukuura recalled that he and the three suspects went out of the bar at around 8 p.m.

Unknown to him, two other men were waiting outside for them.

Later, the suspects pushed him and forced him to board a white car where he was mauled and robbed. The suspects dropped the foreigner on Domestic Road in Pasay City.

Police said that the victim walked until he reached the Petron Gasoline Station, where he was seen by Club 9 manager Russel Cayetano.

Probers said that Cayetano brought him to San Juan de Dios Hospital for treatment. The Japanese national sustained bruises on his ears and right side of his body.

Ayusin muna yung security ng mga turista natin.

Our family friend from HK was robbed while riding a Kalesa in Intramuros. He vowed NEVER to come back to the Philippines.

[chua_riwap]

Dati Wow Philippines.

Gawin na lang "Why, Philippines?"

[sgt_taga]

Starting Monday, the Philippines will adopt “Pilipinas kay Ganda" as its new slogan in what Malacañang described as a bid to "reinvigorate" the country's tourism campaign.

President Benigno Aquino III said the new slogan to be launched Nov. 15 will replace the existing slogan "WOW Philippines".

The slogan aims to "reinvigorate our country’s tourism campaign and double tourist arrivals within the next three years," said a Malacañang statement posted Saturday night on the Presidential Communications Operations Office website.

Aquino, who is now in Japan for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, said the government will also train tourist police and guides to ensure the safety of local and foreign tourists alike.

Earlier this month, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said it would allocate P100 million for new media promotions, including a new website, to reach its goal of doubling tourist arrivals. (See: Govt to beef up RP tourism using new media — DOT)

Philippine tourism suffered a blow last Aug. 23 when retired police officer Rolando Mendoza took hostage a busful of Hong Kong tourists in Manila.

Mendoza was killed along with eight tourists, prompting Hong Kong to issue a "black" alert discouraging travel to the Philippines.—JV, GMANews.TV

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/205919/s...greet-tourists
_______________________________________

WOW Philippines was one of the most successful Philippines tourism campaigns ever. It has finally reached the level of consciousness among foreigners that we have been working hard to achieve, similar to these countries..

"Amazing Thailand"
"Uniquely Singapore"
"Vietnam: The Hidden Charm",
"Indonesia - The Ultimate in Diversity"
"Brunei, the Kingdom of Unexpected Treasures"
"Cambodia, A World of Treasures"
'Malaysia: Truly Asia"

tapos satin:
"Pilipinas Kay Ganda"

tsk tsk ano ba yan???? ka-bobo naman talaga!

tagalog slogan promoting Phils to NON-TAGALOG speaking foreigners = SURE FAIL!

promoting Phils to locals? eh on-going na to saka patok na ang mga bagong destinasyon sa mga pinoys (e.g. camsur, laoag, bohol, etc.) ang kailangan natin eh dolyares na dadagdag sa kaban ng bayan!

mga balikbayan? eh talaga naman magsisibalikan karamihan sa kanila dito sa atin eh. dapat bang sila pa ang target-in ng tourism campaign natin? talaga namang mga wala na yatang talino sa gobyerno natin. hayyyyyy

[cast_no_shadow]

To think big heads ang nag approve niyan, hanep diba? even a little kid will think how can we sell it to foreigners?..
Pansin ko nga sa cable channels every country has their advertisements and nasabi ko napag iiwanan na tayo.. sabay labas nga "Pilipinas Kay Ganda" labo men!