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TFC provides the Ambassadors, Consuls General & Tourism Directors’ tour delegates a ‘sample’ of the ‘Galing ng Filipino’


From - 26 August 2014 09:02 AM

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Investors, students and community members witness a showcase of homegrown entertainment and Filipino talent via “It’s Showtime” and tour of ABS-CBN studios

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Pasaya 

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Love For Fun (Pagiging Masiyahin)
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The delegates composed of members of the business sector, the academe and community, were in awe of the stars and studios that they could only just see previously on-screen via TFC.  Delegate Kazzandra Ruaro a student from Agana said while their Filipino teacher in the University of Guam required them to join the tour as part of their curriculum, she sees it more as an immersion rather than a requirement.    Ruaro said: “The most important part of it is that it (the tour) creates awareness and shows the young generation a different side of the Filipino, the Philippine culture and the country itself and how it is becoming more modern, especially in ABS-CBN, how we can use media to our advantage and expose the Philippines in a positive light.”  For Ruaro, media plays an important role in showcasing the Philippines’ best. 




Mariezel Pioquinto, a 35-year old student nurse from Emmanuel Hospital in San Francisco affirms this type of exposure as important to the young generation.  “Sa mga new generation, (the importance is) the feeling of getting to know their origin - saan sila galing, why the parents are so attached to the country, kasi kung minsan nawawala na (To the new generation, this exposure is important because they get to know their origin, where they came from and why their parents are so attached.  Sometimes, the connection gets lost).  Pioquinto adds, “Like my children, they don’t feel it (culture) anymore.  I think they do understand the language but they don’t want to speak it.  They say they are just making common sense of what they see on TFC.  They say it’s the scenario (they understand).”  To help address this gap, TFC has programs sub-titled in English for the 2nd generation to understand.

According to Agcaoilli, “The visit to the ABS-CBN studios is the most fun part of the tour.  Like right now (a few minutes before “It’s Showtime” started), the audience is being hyped to dance and sing along with everyone.  This makes it more fun.”

Aside from the tour of ABS-CBN, the delegation also travelled to a local tourism site in Batangas, Southwestern Luzon and Manila Ocean Park in Manila as part of their Pasarap provincial tour, and to a local spa as part of the Paganda component.  The highlight of their tour, aside from the tour of ABS-CBN, is their meet and greet with the highest official of the land, President Benigno “PNoy” Aquino in Malacañan Palace.   

Hospitality (Mainit na Pagtanggap)
Agcaoilli said he foresees the ACGTD making ABS-CBN and TFC as a part of the yearly itinerary.  With ABS-CBN TFC’s mission to be the companion of overseas Filipinos in every part of their journey, through a showcase of homegrown programs and the companionship of stars, TFC seems to be the perfect, perennial tour stop.

ABS-CBN TFC’s programs, including “TV Patrol,” “ASAP” and “It’s Showtime” can be seen via TFC’s various platforms worldwide.  “Ready, Get, MOR” can be seen and heard on DZMM Teleradyo and 630 via TFC’s platforms in Middle East, Europe, Australia, Japan and the rest of Asia-Pacific and can be heard in North America.  Connect with fellow global Filipinos, visitwww.facebook.com/KapamilyaTFC or follow @KapamilyaTFC on twitter or instagram for updates.

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