"Controversial Philippines tourism video sparks apology for using foreign footage"

Philippines advertising agency, DDB Philippines, has apologized for using footage from other countries in a promotional tourism video. The campaign, part of the "Love the Philippines" campaign, used images from Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Switzerland. The Department of Tourism had sought confirmation from DDB Philippines that the materials used were original, but the agency repeatedly assured them of their originality. The agency has acknowledged the inappropriate use of foreign stock footage and has removed the video, promising to assist in the investigation.