Tag: Taiwan

Visa-free Taiwan until 2020

Apparently Pinoys are helping the tourism program of the Taiwan government to merit a one year extension. This according to a high ranking Taiwanese official.

Philippines passport holders together with citizens of Brunei, Thailand and Russia are bound to enjoy the privilege of a 14-day visa-free stay until July 2020.

Taiwan is an attractive destination for Cebuano tourists because of available direct flights from Cebu to Tao Yuan (International gateway of Taiwan)

Famous for Taipei 101, Yangmingshan Park, Cable Car Ride, Temples and affordable shopping, Taiwan is something Cebuano adventurers should not miss. All you need is a ticket now.

Read more: https://www.asiatimes.com/2019/06/article/taiwan-to-extend-visa-free-entry-for-filipinos/

Taiwan and Philippines

Gen. Chang Kai Shek is the President of Modern day China from 1928 until 1949 when he was forced to flee abroad because of the Communist Revolution.

He took refuge in an island called Formosa, the present day Taiwan where he continued to govern until his death in 1975.

Shortly after arriving in Taipei, one of the first countries he visited was the Philippines. He met with then Philippine President Elpidio Quirino to campaign his cause against communism.

President Quirino and General Chang Kai Shek

In 1955, The Filipino Chinese community, donated a Cadillac for the personal car of General Shek. That bulletproof car is now on display at his memorial in modern day Taipei.

It is worthy to note that during those trying times in the history of Taiwan and China, the Philippines was considered mighty and rich in Asia.

What a twist of fate it is, looking at the disparity of the economies now between these neighboring countries.

InfoCebu on tour 6/13/19

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