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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, July 22) Filipino photojournalist Jilson Tiu has decided to withdraw as one of the brand ambassadors of Canon Philippines after the company faced backlash for a campaign void of diversity.
Canon on Monday released its list of brand ambassadors for 2021 composed of 11 male photographers from different fields.
It was heavily criticized for not including any woman or LGBTQ+ photographers in the lineup.
In a statement, Canon Marketing Philippines Inc. said it supports camera enthusiasts and content creators regardless of gender, culture, customs, language, or race.
Netizens, however, pointed out that the statement was a non-apology.
Tiu broke his silence on Wednesday. Clueless about the details behind the campaign, he said he was hopeful a woman can be added to the roster, which was revealed in batches.
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