Statement of Ilocos Norte Tourism Office on Moira Dela Torre Issue

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We have worked with a good number of successful and iconic Filipino artists before Moira. It’s the first time that we encounter this problem from an artist.

The facts are simple- we invited Miss Moira dela Torre to perform her hits and not to play politics. She accepted the gig and we respectfully hosted her here until she left. The venue was packed with gracious Ilocanos who were excited to see her before the devastation of Ompong. Photos and videos will show that Moira had fun on stage, not a hint of unwillingness to perform. We never expected that she would tweet that she is angry for performing at Marcos Fest while we are inundated with the damage of Ompong. Remove all politics and cultural subjectivities and you get the basic and simple issue of courtesy, reciprocal decency, and common sense.

Thank you!

Aian Raquel
Head, Ilocos Norte Tourism Office