Welcome to the Philippines, where our iconic tourist destinations are as movable as pawns in a chess game!

Vice President Leni Robredo once humorously declared we had 1,700 islands, sparking memories of Mocha Uson’s notorious relocation of Mayon Volcano from Legazpi to Naga. Our light railways joined the fun, directing passengers to exits that lead anywhere but their intended landmarks.

Now, the fever has hit Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where arriving passengers are welcomed with grand posters of the Banaue Rice Terraces—conveniently misplaced in Benguet. A charming touch, if only they were actually in Benguet!

As our Department of Tourism proudly champions its battle cry, “Love The Philippines,” we invite you to experience the thrill of our ever-shifting geography. Who knows where your next adventure will take you—perhaps to a new province altogether!

In the bizarre world of vlogging, a new breed of so-called “smart” influencers has emerged, armed with an IQ seemingly discarded like yesterday’s trash. Case in point: the hilariously misguided reactions to Clark Airport’s announcement of a venue that could host a Taylor Swift concert.

Yes, dear vloggers, the airport wasn’t auditioning to be Taylor’s next stagehand but was highlighting its potential for major global events. Imagine their astonishment if someone suggested the Philippines could host the Olympics! These vloggers might assume Michael Phelps is coming to swim laps in the Pasig River. It’s almost endearing how their literal minds missed the broader vision—conferences, FIFA, world-class events—opportunities to elevate the country’s global standing.

Maybe it’s time for these vloggers to retrieve their fallen IQs, dust them off, and realize there’s more to life than clickbait and concert fantasies. The world is watching, and so are the fifth graders.