Asia’s Phoenix, Morissette is the highly effective voice behind the Division of Tourism’s (DOT) new Love the Philippines tune, which showcases the various causes to fall in love with the nation.
Greater than a journey vacation spot, the Philippines is house to many lovely issues value discovering. Meals, festivals, traditions, and the individuals all add to the connections which might 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 house and expertise love by 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 have been primarily based in Cebu Metropolis Correct. I really like the way it’s an ideal mixture of the province and metropolis vibe.” she shares, her eyes glowing with affection for her hometown.
The place Her Love Started: A Cebuana at Coronary heart
Born and raised in Cebu Metropolis, Morissette holds a deep affection for her hometown. “One of many issues I’ve at all times liked about Cebu, however solely obtained to totally 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 a ravishing metropolis, it’s no marvel that this expertise has formed her love for the Philippines.
A Love for Filipino Flavors
Morissette’s love for the Philippines is deeply intertwined together with her love for the native meals. “One among my favourite Filipino dishes is something barbecued,” she shared, saying her favourite Cebu barbecue spot is Larsian, an enormous 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 well-liked native iced dessert. “Good [treat] to fight the Philippine warmth, particularly in the course of the summertime.”
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 anticipate, not simply seashores, which the Philippines is well-known for.
Collectively together with her husband, Morissette enjoys exploring the Philippines’ 7641 islands, embarking on numerous journeys, like hikes with their two beloved canines. “We’ve been to Baguio and Tagaytay, and have additionally taken them on seaside journeys to Batangas and La Union.” she mentioned with a smile. “By automobile, we’ve been loving Tagaytay due to how shut it’s to Metro Manila and also you get to take pleasure in a colder climate and all of the woodsy feels. On a aircraft, we’ve been loving Bohol. We get to chill out there, and I’ve additionally seen a few of the finest sunsets within the Panglao space,” she added.
She additionally finds herself steadily visiting Cebu and Quezon province probably the most, being her and her husband’s hometowns. “We get to see household after we go to and simply [feel] proper at house.” But it surely 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 desirous to go on a full tour of Intramuros, discover Palawan’s geological websites, and style the well-known mangoes of Guimaras.
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A Music as Lovely because the Philippines
Because the voice behind the DOT’s Love the Philippines tune 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 a variety of our kababayans of how there’s additionally a lot to like, discover, and expertise [in] our nation, and that we’ve at all times been wealthy in tradition, particularly in music,” she enthused. Via her voice, she hopes to encourage Filipinos to embrace their homeland, see it with contemporary 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 at all times been a dream of mine to symbolize my nation this fashion. And even in my very own methods as I proceed to journey around the globe additionally, I’ll proceed to attempt to be the very best illustration of the Philippines, particularly in my music and craft.” This dedication exhibits her ardour in showcasing not simply Filipino expertise but in addition the Philippines to the world.
“I’ll at all times be pleased with the Filipino hospitality and congeniality, whether or not right here in our nation or overseas. There’s so a lot of our kababayans everywhere in the world and I’ve heard time and time once more from different nationalities of how Filipinos are at all times a few of the most pleasant and hardworking individuals. However, I’ll at all times vouch for our music scene right here, each with Authentic Pilipino Music and native live shows. And naturally, now we have a variety of lovely islands, an fascinating historical past and an unlimited mixture of cultures.” Having heard numerous tales of Filipinos recognized for his or her kindness and arduous work throughout the globe, she strives to hold that very same constructive spirit wherever she goes. Via her music, she hopes to maintain the Filipino identification alive and encourage others to rejoice their heritage, as they fall in love with the Philippines, one expertise at a time.
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