Cebu Pacific Opens 2-Day Seat Sale For Local And International Flights

Cebu Pacific has announced a 2 day seat sale for both domestic and International destinations and interested travelers can avail the seat sale opportunity by September 9 - 10, 2019.


The travel period covers flights from April 1 to August 31, 2020.

Photo from Cebu Pacific

According to Cebu Pacific, different routes will have eight hours interval of sale during Monday (Sept 9) while all remaining seats will be on sale during the second day.

• 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. - all local / domestic destinations
• 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - East Asian region destinations
• 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. - ASEAN, Dubai, Australia

Cebu Pacific currently operates flights with several airports in the Philippines that included Clark, Manila, Kalibo, Iloilo, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

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Visit the amusing displays at the 2019 Taoyuan Land Art Festival

The 2019 Taoyuan Land Art Festival themed on "New Landscape “ started its show and will run until September 22, 2019. 


The festival features 34 artworks created by domestic and foreign artists, five forums, 40 luminarie shows, and 200 events including workshops and international art exchanges.

The annual event current held at Bade District, Taoyuan, where the Dainan Military Camp, once the Special Police First Headquarters, will serve as the core exhibition area supported by surrounding pond areas.

There are two subsidiary exhibition areas at the Taoyuan Children's Art Museum in Qingpu and the Xipo Pond Ecology Park as well as exhibition at Bade Pond and Eco Park will also be presented.

Taoyuan Land Art Festival based on the concept of “Protecting the Present and Striving for a Better Future,” will explore, recall, interpret, exhibit and rediscovery different aspects of “landscape.”

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Escape the city, relax and camp out at the Atayal Resort in Central Taiwan

Atayal Resort located in Nantou County and lies between the Guandao Mountains and Beigang River. From the name of the place, it is a resort that was planned and established by people who loved the Atayal Aboriginal Tribe of Taiwan.


It has an area of 47 hectares as an international spring resort with amusement, abundant nature ecology, and spring facilities. Lots of Atayal indigenous living in Nantou County in the past as Nantou is full of characteristics of Atayal.

Atayal Resort places great emphasis preserving aboriginal culture. There are aboriginal museum, sculptures and dance shows in the resort. Aboriginal houses, such as Wandashe, Balashe and Atayal, are recreated in the resort.


Accommodation can choose a cabana or palace-like hotel or you may opt for a camping site as the resort is open for a two days amd one night stay.

Adult ticket at NT$450 and sometimes there is a promotional price NT$300. The ticket includes: Hot Spring and Spa, Aboriginal Folk Dance Show, Skywalk, Museum, Seediq Storyland. Hotel accommodation, dining  and Karaoke expenses are not included in the ticket.

The Atayal Resort Amusement park opens from 09:30am to 05:00pm while the Atayal Hot Spring opens at 03:00pm up to 11:00pm. Atayal resort is located at No. 56-2, Beiyuan Road, Guoxing Township, Nantou County.

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Birth Rate In Taiwan Declined As Women Choosing Careers Over Having Children

The number of babies that are born in Taiwan declines and has its lowest birth rate in the last eight years. In the last six months birth rate down to 85,961 which is 4,000 down than last year.


According to Taiwan Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology the number of births will fall below 180,000 this year.

The association added that most women in Taiwan are choosing their careers instead having children which is the main reason behind the decline of birth rate in Taiwan.


Women in Taiwan became more worried that pregnancy and maternity leave will have a negative impact in their successful careers and sometimes receive a not so good treatment when return to work.

Though many women want to have children but choose to delay parenthood and only one out five women in Taiwan are having their first child at the age of 35 and over.

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Grandma Sells Fishballs To Pay Bills For His Comatose Grandson In Kaohsiung

A 76-year-old grandma in Kaohsiung sells fish balls to try to help cover her grandson's medical bills. She hopes that thru selling fish ball she can pay the bills and wish that her grandson to recover.

Her 18 year old grandson encountered a scooter accident and has fallen into coma for two months. The grandma carrying the burden as her son (father of her grandson) already died with cancer.

She sells fish balls every day to buy the medicine and run to the hospital for her beloved grandson. She insists on not collecting donations as she rather earn it than beg to others.

Her neighbors helps the grandma to make in-house fish balls and sell them. She cannot do it alone and grandma is very grateful that she is getting lots of help.

Anyone willing to buy or should we say help, you may visit grandma at No. 26, Lane 88, Section 1, Jiading Road, Jiading District, Kaohsiung City (Chinese address: 高雄市茄萣路一段88巷26號) and buy some of her fish balls. 

Her fish balls are made from mushrooms and squids.  Grandma's contact number at 0981067775 and she is at home from 08:00-18:00. The fish ball are priced from NT120 to NT150 per plastic.

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Climb the Teapot Mountain and reward yourself a sea of clouds view in Taiwan

Jiufen and Jinguashi areas have many secret spots which are located in Northern Taiwan. In addition to visiting Jiufen Old Street or the Golden Waterfalls of Jinguashi, there is a super beautiful mountain with seascape trails called teapot mountains.


The physical consumption of the Teapot Mountain trail is good for hikers. Trekking up in the mountains showing the sights that are the vast in beauty of the mountains and the sea.

The teapot mountain is about 600 meters above sea level and is named after a teapot that is shaped like a handle. When you reach the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the scenery of Yinyanghai, Pacific Ocean and Jilong Mountain.


It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to climb to the top of the mountain. Although it is mostly stone steps, it is necessary to pay attention to the your physical health.

The trail is divided into three sections. The first section is the Yijitang parking lot to Chaobaoting. The second section is from Chaobaoting along the road to the top of the mountain trail. It is about 500 meters. The last section is the trail leading to the top of the teapot.  If you are riding a bicycle or driving, you can go directly to the parking lot at the top of the mountain trail, and the journey will be much easier.

From time to time, there are migratory grasses swaying in the wind. Your fatigue of climbing can be eased due to the wonderf seascape. There is a viewing platform and a pavilion in the middle to take a break. When you reach the top of the mountain, you may still see the clouds drifting between the valleys.

Going to Teapot Mountain is easy, just follow any of below public transportation route:
 1. Ruifang Railway Station – Keelung Passenger Transport 862 – Jiufen – Jue Jitang
 2. MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station – Keelung Passenger Transport 1062-Jiufen-Zhijitang

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Drunk pervert Taiwanese forcefully touching a girl's private part in a bus

A man surnamed Lin in New Taipei City was drunk and took a bus back home and seeing a 19-year-old female student who is young and beautiful and sat beside her.


The pervert man reached and forcefully touched the girl's private parts for almost an hour. The man threatened the girl as the girl did not dare to resists even she tried to escape.

Once he escaped and immediately get off the bus as she cried beside the road. Photo above is the actual picture taken by the girl of the pervert man who first trying to reach the girl's lower private part while touching her thighs.


Bypassers help the female student as she file a case against the drunken pervert man. 

Lin explained to the high court that he is drunk and doest know what he is doing and also said that he has a son that is waiting for him. With the ruling of the high court, Lin was sentenced into prison as reported by SET News.

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Terrified Tourist Shows How Some Bus Drivers Do It In The Roads Of Jiufen

Public bus are one of the modes of transportation in Taiwan. A Japanese tourist in Taiwan have captured a video while they are inside the bus as the bus begins its route going down from Jiufen, a popular tourist sport North of Taipei.


Tourists flock in Jiufen to know more of its historical value and it is also the place to buy lots of souvenirs. The place also have abundant of food stalls where you can eat, mostly tea shops.

Jiufen is a village in the mountain (like Maokong village) and the road are very narrow. The bus driver without hesitation and with his full set of driving skills, it was like riding a roller coaster in the zigzag roads of Jiufen.

Check the video recorded by the tourist via twitter:

실제 이니셜B... 와 지렸다... 이로하자카 인가??? pic.twitter.com/X5EHVqalML

— ハントリ★ ミリシタ2周年、伊織33位！ (@_Hantori) August 25, 2018

This conclude that many Japanese visitors or tourist claim that some Taiwanese bus drivers are very dangerous when they drive.


According to Taiwanese netizens,  the bus drivers’ schedule are very tight and they tends to do it fast with accuracy although not all has that ability and and skill. Still, passenger's safety must be the priority.

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Philippine 20 Peso Paper Bill Banknote To Transform Into A Coin

The main reason for the central bank to transform the 20 peso bill into a coin is that coins last longer than paper. The 20 peso bill is the most use of all paper bill according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).


In a conducted total system study on the currency cycle of the University of the Philippines, the state-run university recommended to replace the 20-Piso banknote with a coin.

Since it is the most used denomination on almost all small-value transactions, the bill tends to be easily unfit and is always returned to BSP for replacement.


“As with previous currency issuances and enhancements, the design, security features and specifications of the 20-Piso coin shall be a result of an extensive and in-depth deliberation by the BSP’s Committee on Currency Design and Enhancements,” the central bank said on a report from GMA.

“The Committee’s proposal shall be submitted to the Monetary Board and then recommended for final approval of the President of the Philippines,” they added.

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5 signs that we forget how important prayer actually is

Prayer could be the most powerful tool to everyone but still managed to underestimate it even if problems comes along our way. What makes prayer powerful is not the practice or ritual out of it, but the name by which we pray by because we pray in Jesus name.

Here are some signs that we forget the power of prayer and how important it actually is:

1. Worrying Too Easily

Prayer is a very powerful tool to everyone, when we worry we put our trust in ourselves. Worries is workplace or any other circumstance but in prayer by declaring the power in Jesus' name, we must trust Him. "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs, and don’t forget to thank him for his answers” -Philippians 4:6

2. We Don't Pray Continuously

Prayer is the expression of our dependency on a loving God. When we pray in everything, God always listen and we must do its constantly. "Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17

3. We only Pray when we are Problematic

It is an old story, we only do it when we have problems unsolved. "Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it." John 14:13-14

4. We Always Feel Dead Tired

If we’re dead tired, chances are it's because you aren't putting your full trust in Christ and the power in His name. We must remember that prayers can overcome our breakthroughs and our brokenness can be healed. This is when you feel that something is missing, that is your spiritual health speaking.

5. We Forget That He Is In Control

It's all part of surrendering it over to Him and giving Him all the control. By opening up with Him and letting Him in, we are able to cast our burdens upon Him. "The Lord is near to all them that call on him, to all that call on him in truth." Psalms 145:18

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1,215 Illegal Hotels Found During Investigations Of Taiwan Local Authorities

In an investigation made by the local authorities of Tourism Bureau of Taiwan during the first half of 2019, they found a total of 1,215 illegal hotels operating which most are found in the most popular travel destination of the country.


With hotels and bread & breakfast (B&B) operates illegally and all violators will be fined. In the investigation, there are 3,390 legal hotels and 582 illegal hotels while B&B recorded 8,895 legal and 833 illegal ones.

The open visa travel of Taiwan made a its tourism economy go up and these violators take this opportunity to operate, the statistics were based on the research which is made by the local government of Taiwan.


The three regions with the highest number of illegal hotel, B&B and establishments were found in Yilan County with a total of 292 illegal establishments, Pingtung County with 252 and Nantou County with 213. With New Taipei City has the hefty fine of all violators summing up with NT11.67million.

Taiwan’s Tourism Bureau encourages all travelers, on both local and tourists to stay at legal establishments to highlight legal work and training made.

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South Korea Reiterates Its Interest To Be Part Of Philippines’ Build, Build, Build Program

South Korea reiterates its willingness and interest in actively participating in the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte Administration. It was disclosed by Lee Hyuk secretary general of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Korean Centre, reported by PNA.


Lee Hyuk was a former ambassador to the Philippines for almost three years. He said South Korea “has shown high interest to actively participate in this (Build, Build, Build) program.”

Hyuk mentioned that South Korea and Philippines “agreed to expand (their) Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) up to 1 billion US dollars to further strengthen mutual cooperation in transportation, infrastructure, energy, water management, and information technology sectors.”

The objective is to help its old ally while currently in the development and boosting its infrastructure sector. According to International Monetary Fund data, Lee Hyuk described Philippines as one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

The current administration’s program “Build, Build, Build” is predictable to boost the national infrastructure expenditure of the Philippines to 7.3 percent of the country’s GDP by 2022, according to the report.

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Patay ang isang OFW sa Taiwan pagkatapos malunod sa Anping Beach sa Tainan

Patay ang isang OFW migrant worker sa Taiwan pagkatapos nitong malunod sa Anping Beach sa Tainan. Napagkaalaman na si Renz Rommuel Bravo (tubong Pangasinan) ay hindi na halos humihinga pagkatapos makita ng mga resuers.


Ayon sa mga report, ang mga grupo ng mga OFW ay nagpasyang magkaroon ng kaunting salu-salo malapit sa beach at nagpasyang lumangoy sa beach kinalaunan. 

Nasa anim (6) ang nalunod o tinangay ng malakas na alon ng tubig. Nangyari ito sa ganap na 05:25 ng hapon (Sep 1).


Nagdespatch ng rescue team ang Tainan fire department para sa rescue operation. Tatlo ang na reacue, dalawa ang sinugod sa emergency room at isa nga ang naiulat na namatay.

Ayon sa leader ng mga rescuers, nakita niya sa kanyang telescope na palayo ng palayo sa pampang ang anim hanggang sa naghudyat na ito ng rescue operation. 


Ayon naman sa fire department ng Tainan, sa unsafe part lumangoy ang mga OFW na kung saan may mga breakwaters at malalakas na alon ng tubig at habang nagtatagal nagiging whirlpool.

Napaglaalaman na ang grupo ng mga OFW ay nagtatrabaho para sa kumpanyang TYC Brother Industrial Co Ltd sa Annan District sa Tainan City. 

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