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SCMP’s Asia desk. (2026, September 30). Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategy. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369297/philippines-urged-adopt-malaysias-lasting-tourism-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed
SCMP’s Asia desk. “Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategy.” South China Morning Post, 30 Sept. 2026, https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369297/philippines-urged-adopt-malaysias-lasting-tourism-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed.
SCMP’s Asia desk. “Philippines urged to adopt Malaysia’s lasting tourism strategy.” South China Morning Post, September 30, 2026. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3369297/philippines-urged-adopt-malaysias-lasting-tourism-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed.
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Philippine senators are pushing for the country to adopt Malaysia’s approach of maintaining long-term tourism strategies instead of changing national taglines with every election. This comes after criticism that frequent changes waste resources and dilute global recognition. During a recent departmental budget hearing on Monday, newly appointed Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay was questioned about her plans for the current slogan “Love the Philippines.” Senate finance subcommittee chairman Erwin Tulfo recommended keeping the existing slogan rather than starting anew.