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Τρίτη 20 Μαρτίου 2018

Tourism Promotions Board in the Philippines has high hopes on film tourism






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Exceptional local films showcasing the beauty and natural wonders of the Philippines were recognized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) recently in a well-organized and attended event at the Diamond Hotel.
 
The films that were honored included esteemed titles like Apocalpyse Child by Mario Cornejo, Siargao by Paul Soriano, Camp Sawi by Irene Villamor,Patay na si Hesus by Victor Villanueva, Paglipay by Zigcarlo Dulay and Kiko Boksingero by Thop Nazareno. Special mentions were also given to two South Korean films: Mango Tree by Lee Soo-sung, which was shot in Cebu and Cheol Woo-wang’s Romantic Island, shot in Boracay.
The TPB is an associated agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and is headed by actor-politician Cesar Montano, who is also spearheading the new campaign of his office, called “Cine Turismo.”

 
Montano said, “Film tourism shows a lot of promise and it’s a growing industry. The Philippines has amazing locations where film companies and filmmakers can shoot their stories for the big screen, and for the last few years, our local movies, specifically independent films, have shown and shared to the world that we have interesting and beautiful locations that can serve as a backdrop to their movies.”

 
Montano added that due to this rise in making movies outside the big metropolis, local tourist spots are highlighted and awareness is created about them, “We have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, and the most interesting sights and landscapes. I’m just happy that, as an actor-filmmaker and a public servant, I’m able to work with the film industry to bring these places to more people around the world.”

 
Many say that the campaign comes at a perfect time, since the film tourism bill (Senate Bill 1330) is still officially pending.

 
Many film industry practitioners look forward to the passing of this bill soon because it also offers tempting incentives to production companies that will promote local and regional destinations, and bring to the surface the historical and cultural heritage that is fully Filipino. It would also bring to the fore the talents of the Filipinos, both creative and technical, in foreign productions that will choose to film in the Philippines.