The recent introduction by the Department of Tourism of a pick-up line “It’s More Fun in the Philippines,” to promote the country as a tourist destination has caused a lot of hullabaloo among the public.

Social networking sites Facebook and Twitter were flooded, until now, by pictures and jokes why it is more fun in the Philippines. It has become a trending topic and is one of the “hottest issues” on broadcast and print media.

“It’s More Fun in the Philippines” have drawn a lot or reactions from Filipinos may be because the slogan has an impact on them. They can relate to it and in their hearts, they know why it is more fun here.

Filipinos are among the happiest people on earth. Despite being poor and amidst life’s trying times like calamities, we, Filipinos can always find a funny situation to laugh on.

What every tourist’s stay here more fun are not primarily the tourist spots but the Filipinos themselves. Our being hospitable and happy people are what will make this country more attractive to foreign nationals—that Filipinos are more fun to be with.*