SMART and the Department of Tourism Christmas

[briankh2007]

Ces Datu has a very maganda singing voice in this ad. Even the commercial is equally maganda. That makes me want to visit the Philippines during Christmas so I can experience what's in the clip.

[karlz131]

i really want to go home!!!im almost 2 years here in Madrid!!!i miss a lot the christmas there...when i heard this song ive felt sad and homesick..i missed my granny and my dogs...and my firends and cousins and a lot!!!

[jillyjirbee]

@karlz131 i feel sad for you...hope you're able to come home this christmas

[sugba2sugbo]

galing ni sec. Ace! he really want filipinos to come home for a break from the busy life abroad...good job DOT

[pabstman57]

in my country we celebrate festfas, we have feats of strength and airing of differences and many other things

[betskiepogi]

it was aired here in korea thru arirang,korea....proud to be pinoy...

were so happy n proud everytime it was aired...nakakawala ng pagod from work...pero nkakamiss tlaga...tnx

[mandrake6750]

nothing compares our christmas celebration in the phils.truly proud to be pinoy

[imjohnandrew]

This should also be aired in other countries.

[docirene]

Song: Land of the Loving

Composed by David Benoit. Rearranged by Jessie Lasaten of Cutting Edge. Vocals by Ces Datu.

[dodgebabyboi]

wow!! one of the best commercial by DOT so far!! i like the song and the lyrics.plus the scenery here in the philippines....I hope not just for xmas but whole year-round, DOT promotes our country.

[jangru1908]

you will see also in this ad, there's no showing of the famous Boracay Island which considers a tourits paradise.. You will only see the beautiful islands of Palawan and the Panglao islands in Bohol.. its great that we have other places to go not just in Boracay.. our country is beautiful!! =)

[Male22Maroon]

at least, the DOT is saying, "hey! there are more interesting places to visit in the Philippines than Boracay, you know."

hopefully, the DOT will have this ad aired in international channels like CNN. it is time for us to be more aggressive in promoting our country to potential tourists the same way the Thais and the Malaysians are doing their job.

still, great ad, hands down. :-)

[jangru1908]

good concept of the ad campaign.. really a genius masterpiece.. Lets be home this Christmas.. merry xmas..

[Male22Maroon]

lines from the song "Land of the Loving" (composed by David Benoit) that were used in the Smart-DOT ad:

Deep in your eyes is a promise

Love can be ours if we want it

Starting tonight ev'ry dream I ever knew

Here in your love I'll be staying

Fin'lly my life won't be living all alone

Here in the land of the loving I am home.

Here in your love I'll be staying

Fin'lly my life won't be living all alone

Here in the land of the loving I am home.

[Male22Maroon]

very very nice campaign ad made by DM9 JaymeSyFu for the Department of Tourism and Smart. ang ganda talaga ng Pilipinas.

by the way, is the lady in 00:38 Ariani Nogueira of Eat Bulaga?

[wizzeus]

may i know what is the title of this song?... its really good to hear... pls reply asap... tnx...

[ninalumberio]

This is not Regine's voice. Sounds like Lea Salonga.

[ninort]

At last naupload na rin ang commercial na i2... by d way,is regine d one hu sang d song??

[ohmygod969]

I love this commercial. There are times na hindi talaga pwedeng ilipat kapag iyan ang commercial. Philippines is really beautiful along with its culture and tourist spots. That's why it should be visited by other nationalities. Kaya dapat alagaan. I also love the Simbang gabi part.

[tealeoni28]

I really love this Ad Campaign,everytime I see this being aired on tv,I really stop and watch it.Ganda talaga ng Pilipinas.

[sus650]

hi! i really love the song and i want to know who sang it??? somebody reply pls...thx thx merry christmas!!!

[manutanq]

i think lea salonga with the loboc (bohol) children's choir