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A Facebook post by a user named "Max" has sparked reactions over the cover page of a Department of Tourism (DOT) magazine featuring Secretary Christina Frasco. Max expressed disappointment, noting extensive photo and video documentation efforts across various Philippine regions for the DOT. Over 236,000 photos and 6,500 videos of approximately 320 tourist spots were taken, yet the cover prominently features the secretary.

 

The post quickly went viral, garnering varied responses from netizens. Some comments questioned the decision, while others speculated about potential additional content inside the magazine. As of 4:27 PM on December 29, the original post had been removed from the user's account.

 

The publication prompted the media outlet Balita to contact the DOT, which responded by acknowledging public interest and committing to review the issue. They emphasized the importance of feedback in improving their communications and aligning content with standards. Efforts to seek a response from Secretary Frasco are ongoing, with no statement issued at this time.

 

In light of the controversy, DOT has pledged to ensure that their publications better reflect the extensive documentation efforts. This incident highlights the challenges in representing diverse tourist attractions while balancing bureaucratic representation, reported Balita

 

Key Takeaways

• Netizens criticized the DOT's magazine cover for focusing on Secretary Frasco rather than tourist spots.
• The DOT has acknowledged public feedback and committed to reviewing their publication practices.
• The original post was removed, but discussions continue about representation in government publications.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Balita 2025-12-29

 

 

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The publication prompted the media outlet Balita to contact the DOT, which responded by acknowledging public interest and committing to review the issue. They emphasized the importance of feedback in improving their communications and aligning content with standards. Efforts to seek a response from Secretary Frasco are ongoing, with no statement issued at this time.

Seems like a positive response from the government.  Next, try make a positive response on how you are going to curtail the rampant corruption that's happening under Marcos.