Hindi Ito Marites: Diplomacy via Jollibee

What builds bilateral ties better than fried chicken? A lot of things, actually, but since Chickenjoy is fast becoming a prime Philippine export, Jollibee is becoming instrumental to diplomacy.

World leaders have made a beeline for Pinoy hearts by dining at their “Langhap-Sarap” favorite food chain. Canadian Prime Minister visited a Jollibee in Vancouver with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as did New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon when he was in Manila.

Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug tells us about diplomacy via Jollibee. – Rappler.com

Writer, presenter: Marites Vitug
Videographer: Jonvic Digma
Video editor: Emerald Hidalgo
Producer: JC Gotinga
Supervising producer: Beth Frondoso