Whether you’re flying home for a short vacation or planning a quick getaway, booking budget flights is one of the smartest ways to make the most of your hard-earned money. As an OFW working in Taiwan or any other country, knowing the right strategies can help you save thousands of pesos on airfare. Let’s go … Read more
Situated on a cape on the northern coast of Taiwan, Yehliu Geopark is among the country’s most popular natural attractions. Spanning a 1,700-meter long area and 250 meters at its widest point, the park has been dubbed as the most “Mars-like” terrain on Earth! Indeed, walking around Yehliu Geopark is almost like being in another … Read more
While cash is still widely used in Taiwan, especially when taking the metro and other public transportation, there are other ways of making payments. One of these is the EasyCard, a contactless “smart card” that is very popular among local and even foreign residents. Just as GCash and Maya are some of the well-known digital … Read more
For Filipinos who have applied for naturalization in Taiwan, the renunciation of Philippine citizenship is one of the requirements. But what if they want to reacquire their Philippine citizenship? Is this possible, and how? The answer is yes, Filipinos who have been naturalized as Taiwanese nationals may reacquire their Philippine citizenship while retaining their foreign … Read more
The public transport system in Taiwan is among the best in the region, with buses and trains connecting towns and cities. Most of these do not operate past midnight, however. What if there’s an emergency and you need to go somewhere during these hours? Fortunately, aside from buses and the metro, taxis are available in … Read more
In cases where a Filipino intends to apply for naturalization in Taiwan, one of the requirements is the renunciation of his/her Philippine citizenship. Basically this refers to act of giving up a person’s original citizenship, after acquiring foreign citizenship. The process for renunciation of Philippine citizenship is facilitated by the Manila Economic and Cultural Office … Read more
If there’s one landmark that comes to most people’s minds when they hear about Taiwan, that would be Taipei 101. The name itself is easy to remember: Taipei is the capital of the country, and 101 stands for the number of floors that comprise the building! Towering at 508 meters, Taipei 101 is the tallest … Read more
Taiwan has an extensive metro network that operates within and between its major cities. This includes the Taipei Metro (MRT), which is the country’s first rapid transit system, as well as metro systems in Taoyuan, New Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. Aside from these, there’s another transport network that makes land travel even faster and more … Read more
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has promised to help and protect Filipino workers in Taiwan. This is because there are more military activities happening in the region, as shared in a report by the Philippine News Agency. Official Statement DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said that they are working closely with the Manila Economic … Read more
In a previous post, we’ve talked about how adults can renew their Philippine passports in Taiwan. This time around, we will discuss the same topic — as applied to minors (below 18 years old). Currently, the validity period of Philippine passports is 10 years for adults, and five (5) years for minors. To avoid any … Read more
