PHL wants BPO Aegis Malaysia to explain anti-PHL ad

The controversial ad, which went viral hours after it was uploaded, earned the ire of netizens – both Filipinos and foreigners – for putting the Philippines in an unfavorable light.

Monday, September 22, 2014 | 8:25pm | GMA News

The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur wants an explanation from business process outsourcing company Aegis Malaysia why its promotional video discouraged foreign investors from coming to the Philippines.

The controversial ad, which went viral hours after it was uploaded, earned the ire of netizens – both Filipinos and foreigners – for putting the Philippines in an unfavorable light.

According to reports, Aegis Malaysia pulled out the video and only rogue copies are now circulating in social media.

In its letter, the embassy conveyed its “deep concern about this matter, as it considers Malaysian companies as friendly and active partners in furthering bilateral and regional trade and investment.”

The video, which ran for nearly three minutes, explains why Malaysia is a better investment site than the Philippines, citing “stable governance,” better security, and a good tropical climate.

Unlike the Philippines, which is situated in the Pacific "ring of fire,” the video noted Malaysia is not frequented by natural disasters, like typhoons, which disrupts business and affects interactions with global clients.

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Source: GMA News