January 04, 2020

Learn PH History in Transit with Waze and DOT’s ‘100 Days in the Philippines’ Project

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    • Popular navigation app Waze partners with the Department of Tourism (DOT) for “100 Days in the Philippines,” a project that aims to highlight the colorful history and culture of the country.

    IMAGE Waze Philippines

    Once your vehicle is at a complete stop (or at “zero-speed”), Waze zero-speed takeovers will showcase different tourist spots along with local traditions and culinary specials of the Philippines.

    Learn and experience the Pearl of the Orient while stuck in traffic (unfortunately) as these zero-speed takeovers contain over a hundred images of each Philippine wonders together with substantial and interesting information about it.

    Also read: Be Part of the Flavors with DOT’s New MyMetroManila App

    IMAGE Waze Philippines

    In a statement, Country Manager of Waze Philippines Sarah Rodriguez expressed the company’s excitement to be able to inspire motorists to explore and know more about the country with the help of DOT.

     “Through this partnership, we hope to see more Filipinos taking trips of wonder,” she added.

    Tourism Assistant Secretary Howie Uyking shared the same sentiment, noting that with all the international travel recognitions that the Philippines has received for the year, now is the best time to take part in what the country has to offer especially in the sector of travel and tourism.

    Also read: PH Wins as Best Diving Destination at the World Travel Awards 2019

    Update your Waze app now to experience “100 Days in the Philippines” takeover banners until March 31, 2020! Waze mobile app is available for download via Google Play and Apple Store.

    Source: Waze Philippines press release
    Images courtesy of Waze Philippines

    　　　　　　　　　　　
    　　　　　　　　　　　
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