The Department of Tourism finally released their NEWEST Domestic Jingle to promote It's More Fun In The Philippines. So is Pilipinas, Tara Na! out of the loop now? Anyway here's the latest jingle and i'm hoping they will make a new music video soon...;-)
Lyrics by Tin Sanchez
Music by Mike Villegas
Arrangement by Angelo Villegas
Lead Vocals by Jay Padua
Back-up Vocals by Jingle Buena
Additional Vocals and Shouts by Daryl Reyes and Cyril Carbonay
Recorded and Mixed by KC Caballero and Mark Villar at Hit Productions
After the debut of the 3rd version of Pilipinas, Tara Na! music video last October, the Pilipinas, Tara Na! Facebook fan page received some negative commentaries. One reason, the editor of the video mistakenly put photos/videos of the places described in the lyrics differently not just once, but four times. The four are the following as mentioned by Mr. Ivan Henares in the comments:
Mansion ng Silay but Siliman University in Dumaguete is shown
Lumang simbahan ng Paoay but Laoag's sinking belfry is shown
Vinta ng Zamboanga but you have the images of the paraws of Boracay
Boating sa Loboc but you show shooting the rapids in Pagsanjan
It was nice that the following mistakes was edited. Now the more accurate 3rd version of the MTV.
This is the last part of the series Nag-driving... If you missed the first two parts here are the links: Part 1 and Part 2
Composed by: Mike Villegas and Rico Blanco; Words by: Rene Nieva; Arranged by: Angelo Villegas
The artists and bands who performed the 3 "Pilipinas, Tara Na!" songs are: 6 Cycle Mind, Aiza Seguerra, Barbie Almalbis, Bayang Barrios, Billy Crawford, Bituin Escalante, Boboy Garovillo, Christian Bautista, Cookie Chua, Dolphy, Ebe Dancel, Gabby Alipe, Gail Blanco, Gloc 9, Itchyworms, Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Jay-R, Jed Madela, Jett Pangan, Jim Paredes, John Lesaca, Jong Cuenco, Karylle, Kevin Roy, Kitchie Nadal, Kris Lawrence, Kyla, Manny Pacquiao, Martin Nievera, Nikki Gil, Noel Cabangon, Ogie Alcasid, Pepe Smith, Raimund Marasigan, Regine Velasquez, Rico J. Puno, Rivermaya, Sam Concepcion, Spongecola, Yeng Constantino, Zsa Zsa Padilla.
Just like the Pilipinas, Tara Na! FB Fan page says "everyone is encourage to do their own share in promoting the Philippines. Travel the country, talk about it and tell everyone you know. Write about your adventures, post photos, videos and updates on Facebook, Twitter, tumblr, Google+, Multiply, Blogs, etc., and let everyone see how beautiful the Philippines truly is."
Note: For those who missed it, here's part 1 of the series Nag Driving ...
Long weekend is coming! Thanks to National Heroes Day on Monday (August 29) and the end of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr) on Tuesday (August 30). I know some of you have plans already on where to go and how to celebrate this much anticipated 4-day weekend. But before driving to the beach or “mga bayan sa baybay”, you should visit first this super awesome Philippine Map and famous tourist spots and landmarks all made from LEGO bricks. This is in support of the Department of Tourism’s Pilipinas, Tara Na! Domestic Advocacy Campaign. Here are some of my shots:
The Philippine LEGO Map
Vinta of Zamboanga
The Philippine eagle, Pearl Farm and the Kadayawan Festival (Davao)
El Nido at the top, St. Paul's Subterranean River at the middle and
the Crocodile Farm (Palawan)
APO Reef and the Philippine Carabao at the back (the black one) (Mindoro)
Rizal Park (Metro Manila)
SM Mall of Asia (Pasay City)
Paoay Church and Bangui Windmills (Ilocos Norte)
Banaue Rice Terraces (Ifugao)
Chocolate Hills (Bohol); btw there's a tarsier under the tree
Mayon Volcano at the left side, San Juanico Bridge(Tacloban) at the
upper right, and the Magellan's Cross (Cebu) at the lower right corner.
Victorias Sugar Mill and the Masskara Festival (Negros)
The Philippine Sun
The Philippine Flag
There's more! So check out the different regional wonders of the country as you’ve never seen them before! The LEGO Pilipinas, Tara Na! exhibit is open until the 27th of August (Saturday) at SM Mall of Asia.
Have you heard or watch the new domestic tourism advocacy music video from the Department of Tourism? It was a remake of the famous “Biyahe Tayo” that was released in 2004 from DOT, Bonamine and some 21 OPM artists to encourage locals to visit parts of the country more often. It was a success indeed. I myself have been inspired by that song. Ever since I heard that song, I memorized the lyrics with all my heart (including the rap part of Francis M..;) ). It inspired me to know more about the town where I came from. It encouraged me to share what I know to people through social networking sites and word of mouth. It helped me believe that there’s more to the country than corruption and bad politics.
Here’s the first video that I was talking about. The Original “Biyahe Tayo”...
Now here’s the remake and improved version of the original:
The “Pilipinas, tara na!” which was launched last week in cooperation with Perceptions, Inc., Smart Communications, and the 57 OPM artists is I think the best thing the DOT can do to continue the WOW Philippines of former DOT Sec. Gordon. What I love about this new song is how Rico Blanco and Mike Villegas (the composer) incorporated the new lyrics to the old one especially the “Nag driving ka na ba sa mga bayan sa baybay...” because where I came from is a “bayan sa baybay”. Though the lyrics continued to “...ng buong Laguna De Bay tuloy-tuloy sa Tagaytay”, it’s just so perfect because Laguna (as I studied there) and Tagaytay (the nearest popular tourist spot near Nasugbu) always have that special place in my heart. I’m just wondering, since they said that this is just version 1 of 3, if the “Bulkang Taal” and “Lechong Balayan” be included in the next 2 versions as it was in the original. This makes me more exited for the next 2 versions. Kudos to DOT and to former DOT Secretary Alberto Lim for continuing the tradition. Pilipinas, Tara na!
Note: Video credits goes to the uploader on youtube.
