00:00President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr. ordered the Department of Budget and Management to return the 400 million pesos branding budget of the Department of Tourism.
00:09According to the President, the strengthening of the image of the country, especially in the international stage, should continue.
00:16Also, the making of history of some Filipino artists and athletes.
00:21This is just a simple way for the Filipinos to recognize the contribution for the good of the country.
00:27The D.O.T. responded to the President's request for a big help in promoting the country.
00:32According to the fund, because of the lack of budget, the campaign projects of the government will be affected.
00:38This can result in smaller engagements, fewer trade and consumer activation opportunities, and the loss of global media placements.
00:47The target was to get funds from the contingency fund of the Office of the President.
00:51The D.O.T. asked the President to reach P760 billion in international visitor receipts in the country from January 1 to December 3, 2024.
