PHL thanks world for Yolanda recovery efforts with 1-min video

With a one-minute video, the Philippines thanked the world for the help it extended for Typhoon Yolanda relief.

The Department of Tourism, spread word of the “thank you” video through its networking accounts Saturday.



Data on the video indicated it was produced for the DOT by ad agency BBDO Guerrero Proximity Philippines.

BBDO Guerrero Proximity was the same agency behind an "unselfie" campaign asking netizens to show support for Yolanda victims.

'Big thank you'

"The Philippines wants to say a big thank you to every one who has been helping us rebuild after Typhoon Haiyan... (The world) has been one with the Philippines in helping rebuild the nation - from sending relief goods, doing medical missions, all the way to pledging funds for the reconstruction of infrastructure," read a message accompanying the video posted on the ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines.com website.

February 8 marks three months after the typhoon devastated the Visayas and Southern Luzon, and left more than 6,200 dead.

"We are Filipinos. We are resilient, grateful, and fun-loving people. And that's why even as we are still recovering, we already want to show our thanks," the message read further.

Filipinos were also urged to use the templates, posted online, and write a "thank you" note to the world for the volunteers, donations, pledges, and everything in between, then post the image on the DOT Facebook page or tag @DOTphilippines on Twitter.

Twitter posts

The DOT and Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr. tweeted and retweeted several photos of the Philippines' thank-you message. The photos, some of which came from netizens were from various areas including:

Times Square, New York 

In Times Square NY, The Philippines Says THANK YOU!#PHthankyou pic.twitter.com/Jw9yUdbKcp

— Mon Jimenez (@Jimenez_Mon) February 7, 2014

At Gallerie Lafayette in Paris: The Philippines Says THANK YOU pic.twitter.com/fesrwBhEAH

— Mon Jimenez (@Jimenez_Mon) February 7, 2014

At Shibuya District in TOKYO, The Philippines Says THANK YOU! pic.twitter.com/W9wS0WiILf

— Mon Jimenez (@Jimenez_Mon) February 7, 2014

At Picadilly Circus in London,UK: The Philippines Says THANK YOU! pic.twitter.com/jOZ0S7Zc6l

— Mon Jimenez (@Jimenez_Mon) February 7, 2014