Don’t pay DDB for DOT work, says Pimentel

By Macon Ramos-Araneta and Maricel V. Cruz

SENATE Minority Leader Aquilino

Pimentel III on Tuesday said the Department of Tourism (DOT) should not pay the ad agency DDB Philippines after they circulated a promotional video about the country online that included stock footage from other countries.

“We should refuse to pay professional fees for such unprofessional work,” Pimentel said, adding that the DOT should ensure that the Philippine government suffered no financial damage as a result of the fiasco.

Furthermore, he said the DOT should also demand the return of whatever payment has already been made to the ad agency.

He also told the DOT to implement better screening of contractors or service providers.

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