A Love Track for the Philippines

Asia’s Phoenix, Morissette, is the highly effective voice behind the Division of Tourism’s (DOT) new Love the Philippines track, which showcases the numerous causes to fall in love with the nation.

Greater than a journey vacation spot, the Philippines is residence to many lovely issues value discovering. Meals, festivals, traditions, and the individuals all add to the connections which can be developed and strengthened when vacationers discover and expertise what makes the Philippines lovely and distinctive.

Having traveled across the globe for her profession as a singer, Morissette is proud to have the chance to share with the world what makes the Philippines greater than only a enjoyable vacation spot however a spot anybody can simply really feel at residence and expertise love via many varieties. Born and raised within the vibrant metropolis of Cebu, Morrissette carries the heat and spirit of her hometown wherever she goes. “My household and I had been primarily based in Cebu Metropolis Correct. I like the way it’s an ideal mixture of the province and metropolis vibe.” she shares, her eyes glowing with affection for her hometown.

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Born and raised in Cebu Metropolis, Morissette holds a deep affection for her hometown. “One of many issues I’ve all the time beloved about Cebu however solely acquired to completely expertise now as an grownup, is that there are such a lot of various things and actions to do there,” she shares. Having skilled her childhood in such an attractive metropolis, it’s no marvel that this expertise has formed her love for the Philippines.

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A Love for Filipino Flavors

Morissette’s love for the Philippines is deeply intertwined along with her love for the native meals. “One in all my favourite Filipino dishes is something barbecued,” she shared, saying her favourite Cebu barbecue spot is Larsian, a giant barbecue hub. She fondly remembers pairing each dish with puso rice, a staple in her hometown. In fact, no Filipino meals expertise is full with out one thing candy, and for Morissette, nothing beats having a halo-halo, a preferred native iced dessert. “Excellent [treat] to fight the Philippine warmth, particularly throughout the summertime.”

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Onwards Throughout the Islands

The Love the Philippines music video fantastically captures the nation’s abundance of locations value exploring, showcasing the treasure trove of experiences that vacationers can count on, not simply seashores, which the Philippines is well-known for.

Collectively along with her husband, Morissette enjoys exploring the Philippines’ 7641 islands, embarking on numerous journeys, like hikes with their two beloved canine. “We’ve been to Baguio and Tagaytay, and have additionally taken them on seashore journeys to Batangas and La Union.” she stated with a smile. “By automotive, we’ve been loving Tagaytay due to how shut it’s to Metro Manila and also you get to get pleasure from a colder climate and all of the woodsy feels. On a aircraft, we’ve been loving Bohol. We get to loosen up there, and I’ve additionally seen among the finest sunsets within the Panglao space,” she added.

She additionally finds herself continuously visiting Cebu and Quezon province essentially the most, being her and her husband’s hometowns. “We get to see household once we go to and simply [feel] proper at residence.” However it doesn’t cease there. Her journey bucket checklist continues to be brimming with locations ready to be explored, “I’d love to go to Bataan, Camiguin, and Palawan,” she excitedly shared. She’s additionally desperate to go on a full tour of Intramuros, discover Palawan’s geological websites, and style the well-known mangoes of Guimaras.

A Track as Stunning because the Philippines

Because the voice behind the DOT’s Love the Philippines track is an honor that Morissette cherishes deeply. “I’m thrilled to be the voice of the newest tourism marketing campaign of the Philippines. I hope it reminds lots of our kababayans of how there’s additionally a lot to like, discover, and expertise [in] our nation, and that we’ve all the time been wealthy in tradition, particularly in music,” she enthused. By way of her voice, she hopes to encourage Filipinos to embrace their homeland, see it with recent eyes, and fall in love with what the Philippines has to supply.

Reflecting on her collaboration with the Division of Tourism, she describes the expertise as a dream come true. “I’m so grateful to be given the belief and alternative, this has all the time been a dream of mine to symbolize my nation this manner. And even in my very own methods as I proceed to journey around the globe additionally, I’ll proceed to attempt to be the perfect illustration of the Philippines, particularly in my music and craft.” This dedication reveals her ardour in showcasing not simply Filipino expertise but in addition the Philippines to the world.

“I’ll all the time be happy with the Filipino hospitality and congeniality, whether or not right here in our nation or overseas. There’s so a lot of our kababayans all around the world and I’ve heard time and time once more from different nationalities of how Filipinos are all the time among the most pleasant and hardworking individuals. However, I’ll all the time vouch for our music scene right here, each with Unique Pilipino Music and native concert events. And naturally, we have now lots of lovely islands, an fascinating historical past and an enormous mixture of cultures.” Having heard numerous tales of Filipinos recognized for his or her kindness and laborious work throughout the globe, she strives to hold that very same optimistic spirit wherever she goes. By way of her music, she hopes to maintain the Filipino id alive and encourage others to have fun their heritage, as they fall in love with the Philippines, one expertise at a time.