National Geographic to feature PHL in documentary series
A six-part documentary on the Philippines will be featured on international television channel National Geographic (NatGeo) starting in the second half of June, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Thursday.
The DOT said "Islands Insider" is a Filipino-produced documentary showing cultural and historical insights on some of the country’s world-class destinations.
In a news release posted on the Official Gazette website, the DOT said the first episode will air on the third week of June and will feature the Batad Rice Terraces.
The other areas to be featured include Coron in Palawan, Taal and Anilao in Batangas, Siquijor, and Mt. Pulag in Benguet.
"Islands Insider" is directed by Gabby Malvar and hosted by Ginggay Hontiveros, executive producers of The Extra Mile Productions, which produced the series with support from the DOT.
The DOT said "Islands Insider" presents the Philippines in a different perspective and deviates from traditional travel shows by featuring stories as narrated by the locals.
The locals featured in the series - Ifugaos, Ibaloys, and Shamans in Siquijor — talked about their cultural practices.
The series highlights issues "beyond the breathtaking sights, and delivering a strong preservation and conservation message."
The DOT said it hopes the project will encourage more Filipinos to explore the Philippines, participate in preserving its rich cultural and historical heritage, and promote it to the rest of the world.
A special screening was held last May 21 at Greenbelt 3 for members of the press, blogging community, and tourism stakeholders.
DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., who attended the screening, voiced delight as a partner of the project.
“This project came as a surprise because I was not yet the Secretary when this was conceptualized. This being a part of National Geographic means that the beautiful sights of your country are part of the world, not just part of the Philippines, and the days will come that we will have to share it with the rest of the world. We want you to see it first, we want you to protect it, before they all come rushing in,” Jimenez said during his opening remarks. - VVP, GMA News
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