MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, commenting on the promo video fiasco, has said that not a single peso has been paid to DBB and that the contract with the ad agency has been cancelled. Yet, the Department of Tourism continues to use the controversial slogan.

Well, it’s payback time.

Unconfirmed reports reaching The Adobo Chronicles have revealed that DBB is suing DOT for estafa. A DBB spokesperson said that ownership of the slogan remains the the ad agency, precisely because it has not been paid for its work. “This is pure and simple theft of intellectual property,” he said.

Today, DBB will file estafa charges against DOT at an undisclosed local Regional Trial Court. The agency is also seeking a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to stop DOT from using the botched campaign slogan.

This is a developing story.