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By Patricia Andrea Patea and Katreena Bisnar

HE may have found 20 things he disliked about the Philippines, but the country has more than 20, even 100 good things going for it.

Regional Director Rowena Montecillo of the Department of Tourism in Central Visayas (DOT-7) said this in response to the video posted by American Jimmy Sieczka titled 20 Reasons Why I Dislike The Philippines.

The video, which was shot in Cebu City, has been getting the attention of TV and the news media after gaining many Internet viewers.

Jimmy said hes been living and working in Cebu for more than three years now. The video featured landmarks like the Larsian barbecue joint and bars around Mango Avenue.

Jimmys complaints ranged from dirty sidewalks, unsanitary food, uncomfortable toilets, unfinished buildings, lazy security guards and unregulated traffic.

The video directed by American Michael Goodman was first posted in the website channelfix.com last Wednesday.

Montecillo said the DOT-7 is taking Jimmys criticism positively since the video showed what needs to be improved and changed in the province.

Montecillo said the DOT-7 welcomes any comments, including criticism and especially suggestions.

I dont think there are perfect tourist destinations and we would welcome any suggestionThis should bring us, the different agencies to sit down and really see what we can do about all of these things, she told Cebu Daily News.

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DOT: ‘20 reasons’ video has valid points