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lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu | May all beings everywhere be happy and free.

[Grace G @gracie_grats]

Another Naver blog feature on SB19 as Philippine Tourism Ambassadors.

“SB19 through their music is introducing Philippines to the world”
“We plan to make the name of the Philippines known”

Comments from Korean Netizens:
“It is especially interesting that the A'TIN fandom is playing an important role in promoting both Philippine culture and tourism. It is fascinating how music and fandoms have become such a driving force for travel these days.”

“It is such great news that SB19 has become the ambassadors for tourism in the Philippines! I am particularly impressed by the fact that they are a five-member P-Pop group.”

“Wow, it's such amazing news that the SB19 members are becoming the face of the Philippines! I find it especially interesting that the trend of fandoms traveling all the way to the Philippines to see concerts was mentioned. If I get the chance later, I definitely want to go there to enjoy the music and check out those wonderful islands too”

@TourismPHL

SB19 IN NEW YORK
#SB19 @SB19Official

source:
🔗 https://t.co/oWPYBnCnHI

[Bretman Stone⁵ ⋆˙⟡ 🐐 @SBretmanStone]

JUST IN: Only 34 minutes after the official announcement, tickets for SB19’s Lollapalooza watch party are already UNAVAILABLE, as excitement continues to soar and demand exceeds expectations.

SB19 LOLLA FIESTA SA LUNETA
@SB19Official #SB19
#UySB19 #SB19xDOT
#DiscoverMoreToLove
#LoveThePhilippines
#SB19xDOTLollapaloozaWatchParty

[⦵ MIC ⦵ 🐺🌑 @JPNstan14]

Iba talaga kapag 'yung ambassadors ay creative artists na may vision. Hindi 'yan basta for talent fee lang. They collaborate and co-create for the same goal and mission. Hindi 'yan sila basta susunod sa campaign dahil sila mismo ang gagawa ng campaign. Haha!

#SB19 @SB19Official

[Rensaps @rensaps]

@bobblehead2024 @JPNstan14 @SB19Official Nuks naman:)

[BINI CRAVE @binicrave]

Who are you to downplay local tourism?

Weren't some of you the same people telling the DOT to "dapat sariling bansa muna ang inuuna" when BINI was being considered as tourism ambassadors? (I'll leave the receipts in the comments.) Now that BINI has a domestic tourism campaign, suddenly "domestic" is being used as if it's an insult? That's not a flex, that's just an inconsistent argument.

A domestic tourism campaign does not mean "domestic-only ambassadors." Those are two different things. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗢𝗧 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. Encouraging Filipinos to explore their own country is literally one of the core goals of tourism. If you think promoting local destinations is somehow inferior to promoting the country abroad, then you're the one devaluing Philippine tourism.

It's ironic because the message used to be "support local" and "dapat unahin ang sariling bansa." But now the narrative has shifted to "global > local" just because it fits a fanwar. Which is it? You can't preach patriotism one day and treat local tourism as second-class the next.

The Philippines is one of the most culturally diverse countries in Southeast Asia. Every province has its own identity, language, traditions, food, festivals, and destinations. Domestic tourism isn't a consolation prize,it strengthens local economies, supports communities, and helps preserve our culture. That's something to be proud of, not mocked.

And let's not ignore why BINI is a fitting choice. They can communicate with audiences in Tagalog, Bisaya, Bicolano, and Ilokano, allowing them to connect with people from different regions across the country. That's an advantage when the goal is to encourage Filipinos to discover more of the Philippines while also introducing our culture to international visitors.

Supporting one artist doesn't require belittling another campaign. If your favorite's achievements are strong enough, they should stand on their own without having to diminish someone else's work.

Next time, read beyond a screenshot or an AI summary before trying to lecture people about tourism. The real embarrassment isn't having a domestic campaign, it's thinking "domestic" automatically means "less than." That's a mindset that undervalues the very country you claim to represent.

[Tourism Philippines @TourismPHL]

brb bibili lang ng damit sa binyag 🐐

[Android 18 💫 @android_atin]

And that's how creative branding works.

You don't just announce something, you build curiosity, spark conversations, and make people feel like they're piecing the story together before the official reveal. That's what makes a campaign memorable.😌

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official #SB19
@TourismPHL #UySB19 🐐
#SB19GalingBayan

[mariah @kithkentell]

they brought the iconic public transportation vehicle of the philippines to showcase it to the world.

always true to their goal of promoting the philippines and our culture in every way possible.

100 Thieves
D-5 SB19 LOLLAPALOOZA STAGE
@SB19Official #SB19
#SB19at100Thieves

[jan ⭐ @felipsvester]

hinatid sila ni Secretary hanggang pinto 😁

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official @TourismPHL
#SB19 #UySB19 #SB19GalingBayan #DiscoverMoreToLove #LoveThePhilippines

[ʀᴀᴇ ⋆ @krstnrrae]

MATIK YAN 🙂‍↔️

As new Ninang @TourismPHL
At mga noisy na A’TIN hahahaha

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official #SB19
#UySB19 🐐
#SB19GalingBayan

[mee @psychedup247]

Ito talaga ang isa sa mga unique sa SB19. Kapag may ganitong klaseng partnership, hindi lang management ang kausap—ang artists mismo ang decision-makers. Bosses talking to bosses. 😂

And it shows. Ang ganda ng rollout. Nauna ang Galingbayan box, nag-build ng curiosity, saka dumating ang official announcement. Walang tapon, walang random. Every detail was intentional and aligned with the bigger story.

Siguro kaya rin sobrang natural ng partnership na 'to kasi they know their roots. Proud silang maging Pilipino, mahal nila ang bansa, at genuine ang desire nilang makita itong umunlad. Hindi lang nila dini-display ang Philippine flag sa international stages—they carry the Filipino story with them wherever they go. That's the advantage of having artists who are also creative directors and business owners. They don't just create music; they build experiences, tell meaningful stories, and represent the country with purpose. 🇵🇭👏

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official #SB19
@TourismPHL #UySB19 🐐
#SB19GalingBayan

[⦵ Eɱʝαყ ⦵ | ₜₚ🐾 | 🐰ᴵᴮ @AlingBB_2018]

I'm taking this time to appreciate the well researched & effort filled caption. Sa sobrang siksik ng portfolio, mission at vision ng SB19 - marami ka talagang gusto isulat or sabihin eh.

BINABATI KO KAYO MAHALIMA, our modern day NAVIGATORS 🧭

And to our new Ninang @TourismPHL, WELCOME TO THE ZONE 🇵🇭

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
#SB19 #UySB19 #SB19GalingBayan #DiscoverMoreToLove #LoveThePhilippines

[Pilak at GENTO // 妖精 🪷☘️🧄 @PilyangPilak]

”Now, let’s show the world what makes the Philippines worth coming home to.”

Goosebumps! Because everytime may concert ang SB19 dito sa Pinas maraming OFWs ang umuuwi para mapanood lang sila. During the WAS concert at SMDC, the sense of community was really highlighted; may banda, may get together, may Filipino foods at siyempre the PROUD pinoy music.

There's more! Hindi lang OFWs umuuwi dito sa Pinas every time may concert ang SB19, even INTERNATIONAL A'TIN na naging second home na ang Pinas dahil sa SB19. They learn our language, enjoy our foods, and become our brothers and sisters bounded by music.

[Android 18 💫 @android_atin]

The way they teased the Philippine Tourism Ambassadorship before the official announcement was brilliantly executed.

The Galingbayan Box was such a clever hint. It felt so uniquely Pinoy, yet unmistakably SB19-coded. Creative, on-brand, and memorable. Love that for them! 🇵🇭 ✨

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official #SB19
@TourismPHL #UySB19 🐐
#SB19GalingBayan

[ʀᴀᴇ ⋆ @krstnrrae]

IBA KUTOB KO SA QR CODE NA TO 🙂‍↔️

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official #SB19
@TourismPHL #UySB19 🐐
#SB19GalingBayan

[ClaraOle @ole7_ole]

Simplehan lng natin ang announcement.

Pero dapat may material agad para complete presentation.

🙂🇵🇭

[Jen Oliveros a.k.a YUNA 💋 @Trasherof08]

This alone highlights the incredible strength and impact of SB19. Their talent is unparalleled and absolutely stunning, making them irresistible to fans. Many are willing to travel great distances just to catch an SB19 show. The next major element? The FANDOM. Having a steadfast and passionate fanbase that believes in you and offers unwavering support is crucial. 🫡

Congratulations once more to SB19!

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official #SB19
@TourismPHL #DOT
#SB19GalingBayan
#UySB19

[Cath de Dios 🍂 @cathdedios_]

honestly, kahit filipino ako, i’ve come to the point where I don’t want to go back to the Philippines anymore. first, i’ve spent half of my life here in Italy and second, my family is here. so, i don’t really have any reason to go back to the Philippines.

but @SB19Official came to my life, ayun in 4yrs of being an A'tin, yearly na ko umuuwi at mas nagstay pa ko ng matagal sa pinas kaysa dito sa italia 😂
i’ve also been to so many places in the Philippines because of them 😂 literal kung saan my event o concert ang esbi basta nasa pinas ako susunod ako sakanila, mapa north to south pa yan g hahaha
so yeah they truly deserve to be tourism ambassadors. sa dami ng foreigners, at lalo na ng mga pinoy, na napapauwi nila every time they have a concert, they really have such a positive impact on tourism
congrats and so proud of you Mahalima!! and thank you DOT!

SB19 PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS
@SB19Official #SB19
@TourismPHL #UySB19 🐐
#SB19GalingBayan