Hindi Ito Marites: Diplomacy via Jollibee

Because who can say no to good fried chicken? 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 VitugVideographer: Jonvic DigmaVideo editor: Emerald HidalgoProducer: JC GotingaSupervising producer: Beth Frondoso How does this make you feel? Loading