DoT, Mickey Go PH introduce Pinoy Mickey Funko Pops

(From left) Ban Kee Buying and selling Inc. CEO Eric Bautista, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Funko Funatic Philippines founder Nikko Lim, and Tourism Assistant Secretary for Branding and Advertising and marketing Communications Howard Lance Uyking. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

THE Division of Tourism (DoT) has teamed up with Funko and Disney to convey one of many world’s most iconic and beloved characters, Mickey Mouse, to the Philippines by way of Funko Pops — with a domestically impressed design for the primary time.

This new line of Mickey-themed Funko Pops had been specifically created along with Disney and Funko, that includes Mickey Mouse in a barong tagalog, the nationwide apparel of the Philippines, an embroidered long-sleeved shirt generally used as a proper outfit.

The bundle additionally incorporates a postcard from the nation’s main vacationer magnets Boracay, Baguio, Cebu, Manila and Siargao Island.

The objects at the moment are available in the market.

On Might 24, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat met with Ban Kee Buying and selling Inc. CEO Eric Bautista, the approved Philippine distributor for Funko and Funko Funatic Philippines founder Nikko Lim to formally forge the partnership with the DoT.

“We consider that having a world icon like Mickey Mouse will assist promote the Philippines, and its vacationer locations, to the world. This collectible won’t solely be loved by youngsters, but in addition adults who wish to reminisce about all the great instances that they had with their favourite Disney character,” Puyat-Romulo stated, citing that this assortment would additionally contribute to the restoration of the pandemic-hit tourism business.

In November 2021, the DoT collaborated with The Walt Disney Firm Southeast Asia for the Mickey Go Philippines marketing campaign, which included the manufacturing of assorted digital content material that includes native journey locations, and Mickey-inspired variations of native delicacies resembling arroz caldo, halo-halo and Vigan empanada.

In November 2018, Mickey Mouse additionally traveled across the Philippines carrying a barong as a part of worldwide celebrations honoring 90 years of Mickey Mouse.