Palpak na serbisyo ng Cebu Pacific

Ruffy and Tina

Napaaga ang Halloween ng mag-anak na Biazon. Courtesy ng Cebu Pacific.
Ito ang kuwento ni dating congressman Ruffy Biazon at ng kanyang asawang si Trina na sinulat nila sa kanyang blogs.

Nagbakasyon daw sila sa Boracay, sakay ng Cebu Pacific noong isang linggo. Okay ang biyahe nila papunta. Okay rin ang kanilang bakasyon. Ang kanilang horror story ay nangyari noong pabalik na sila sa Manila.

Sabi ni Ruffy, meron daw offer ang Cebu Pacific na kung gusto mo, pumili ka ng upuan mo in advance. Magbayad ka lang ng extra. Dahil kasama niya ang tatlong anak na ang pinaka-bunso ay apat na taong gulang ( ang isa ay 8 at ang pinakamatanda ay 15 taong gulang), nagpa-reserve sila at nag bayad ng extra. Anim sila, kasama ang yaya.

Nang sumakay na sila at naka-upo na sila sa front row, dahil yun ang kanilang pina-reserve, pinapalipat sila dahil bawal daw ang batang mas bata kaysa 15 taong gulang sa upuan nay un dahil yun ang nasa-exit.

Sabi ni Trina, bakit noong nagpa-reserve at nagbayad kami ng seat numbers, hindi nyo sinabi na bawal pala ang bata. Sinabi naman namin ang mga edad ng mga bata. Ang sagot daw ng stewardess, ““Alam nyo po ba na ito yung eroplanong gagamitin noong nag reserve kayo ng seats?”

Antipatika, ano. At alam ba naman ni Trina yun? Bakit kayo may promo na maaring pumili ng seat number ay hindi nyo naman pala maibigay sa customer?

Ang masama pa, pinapa-transfer nga sila, hindi naman sila tinutulungan ng mga sterwardess samantalang may baby na hawak si Trina na umiyak na dahil inaantok. Pinapamadali pa sila. Sabi daw ng antipatikang stewardess, “Mam, makipag palit na kayo ng upuan para maka lipad na ang eroplano.”

Sabi nga ni Trina, ako ba ang may kasalanan na nagkagulo-gulo ang seating arrangement? Mabuti lang hindi marunogn magmura si Trina kaya ang nasabi lang niya ay, “Bakit hindi nalang kayo ang mag- ayos ng seats namin!”

Nagmamadali siguro ang stewardess na mag sayaw . ‘Yan kasi ang kanilang gimik ngayon – ang sumasayaw na stewardesses.

Dapat ang ituturo ng Cebu Pacific ay pag-asikaso ng pasahero at hindi ang pagsasayaw.

Nang dumating sa Manila, gusto ni Ruffy magsumbong sa kanilang manager. Tinuro siya sa third floor. Siyempre ayaw naman ni Ruffy iwanan ang kanyang mag-anak. Ayaw naman bumaba ang manager. Kaya yan, sinulat na lang ni Ruffy para babala sa publiko.

Kung maari lang, iniiwasan kung sumakay sa Cebu Pacific bilang protesta sa ginawa nila sa special child nun na hindi nila pinasakay at sa kidney organ na hindi nila rin isinakay na dapat ay gagamitin sa transplant.

Ang promo ng Cebu Pacific ay murang pamasahe. Kulang naman sa asikaso sa pasahero.

Wait, there’s more!: Buy her a gift this Valentines! or send her flowers!

Travel in Pagudpud: Blue Lagoon in Maira-ira Point & Polaris Beach House in Saud

We spent Day Two of our road trip hanging out in the famed Blue Lagoon beach at Maira-Ira Point. This is considered the best beach in the coastal town of Pagudpud, and is so named because of its clear blue waters. The sand may not be as white as the beaches in the Visayas, but I liked that it wasn’t so crowded and the surroundings were kept clean. We sure hope it stays this way!

Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud

Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud

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The waters were inviting, but swimming is advised at your own risk. The waves looked big and strong and was certainly ideal for surfing. Hubby tried to ride the waves (e.g. body surf) and considered the waves the strongest he’s been in. We’re sure the sea in Pagudpud is more kind during the summer :D

During our two-day stay, we were billeted in the 22-room Polaris Beach House. This is one place I can recommend to budget travelers for its low-priced yet clean accommodations. Airconditioned rooms for two are priced as low as P800 during the lean season.

Polaris Beach House, Pagudpud

The best thing about Polaris is its fast and free wi-fi connection (reason why am blogging now!) They also catered our food in-house and during our beach picnic and it was good, just not too many choices in the menu. I also couldn’t help but fall in love with the view just outside our lodgings ….

This is how Saud beach looks like…

Saud Beach, Pagudpud

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Polaris Beach House
Saud, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
For reservations call 0920-2396138
0919-3078803, 0917-5488102
email SMSPolarisbeach@yahoo.com.ph

Polaris Beach House lean season room rates –

Rooms for one to two – P800
Room for three – P1200
Room for four – P1500
Room for six – P2500
(note: rates are double during peak season)

Tips on buying an auto

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One of my dream is to have my own car, the problem is I don’t have money. I have a  friend , he is rich , I will try to ask money from him and pay him later on. In that way I can now buy a new car auto. I can now go to the events of urban life.

Tips on buying an auto : Ask advice from the expert, my friend has lots of car, in fact he will buy some more. I can say that this friend of mine is already an expert when it comes to cars. But anyway here are Tips on buying an auto : debt consolidation and banking loan, it’s not actually a tip but some other ways to. I also suggest credit counseling, this is what my friend do.

When it comes to credit counseling I know one company who has faster process, it’s called a new horizon. Just like to song in the movie Alladin, a whole new world.

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Bago huli ang lahat…

Maraming beses nababasa at narinig ko sa mga kaibigan kapag namatayan ng mahal sa buhay sinasabi na “Sana ginawa ko ito sa kanya..” Sana, sana.

Alam ko ang kanyang pakiramdam kasi maraming sitwasyun sa buhay ko na ipinagliban ko ang dapat ko gawin at nang nagkapanahon ako, wala na. Patay na ang tao.

Hanggang ngayun pinagsisihan ko pa rin ang pagkukulang ko sa aking tiyo, kapatid ng nanay ko . Ang tawag ko sa kanya ay Tay Medes.

Walang asawa ang tiyo ko at doon siya nakatira sa aming lugar sa probinsiya. May sarili siyang bahay kubo, katabi ng aming bahay sa aming baryo. Nangingisda siya at gumagawa ng kung ano-anong trabaho makatulong sa mga kapitbahay. May konting tulong din naman galing sa aming magkakapatid.

Ikinukuwento ni nanay sa amin na noong maliit pa kami at nagaaral sa highschool si Tay Medes, sa amin siya nakatira. Siya ang nag-aalaga sa aming magkakapatid.

Tuwing umuuwi ako sa probinsiya, palagi nagli-litson ng manok si Tay Medes para sa akin. Palagi niya kami binabahagihan ni Nanay ng kayang kuha sa panginisda. Napakabait at pasensyuso siya. Tinutulungan niya ako sa aking garden.

Ang bisyo lang niya ay magpusta sa lotto. Hindi naman siya sinuswerte. Palagi ako sinasabihan ng aming mga kapitbahay na “Bigay ka ng bigay ng pera sa tiyo mo, pinupusta lang niya sa lotto.” Sabi ko naman, kung yan ang kaligayahan niya, hayaan mo. Maliit na bagay lang yan.

Nang mga tatlong taon na ang nakaraan, hindi na maganda ang pakiramdam niya. Siyempre tumatanda siya. Nung nakitawag siya sa cellphone ng aming kapitbahay, tinatanong niya kung kailan ako uuwi doon at sinabi ko ang aking plano.

Sa malas naman, ipinagliban ko ang aking uwi dahil sa daming trabaho ay medyo gipit sa pera. Isang gabi, tumawag ang aming kapitbahay na inatake raw sa puso ang aking tiyo at dadalhin nila sa ospital. Malaki ang aking pasalamat na may mga mabait kaming kapitbahay. Ngunit ang sunod na tawag ng aming kapitbahay ay patay na ang aking tiyo.

Kinuha ko ang madaling araw na flight ng eroplano pauwi sa amin at inasikaso ko ang libing ng aking tiyo.

Kuwento ng aming mga kapitbahay, araw-araw siyang naghihintay sa akin. Nandun siya palagi sa tabi ng kalsada, inaabangan niya ang bawat bus na dumadaan at hinihintay niya ang pagdating ko. Huli na nga ang dating ko at iyan ay ang pinagsisihan ko ng malaki.

Malaking leksyun sa akin ang aking pagkukulang kay Tay Medes at sana sa ibang paraan mapunuan ko yan. Ito ay binabahagi ko para magiging leksyun din para sa iba na hindi maaring ipagliban ang panganga-ilangan ng mga matatanda. Wala na silang panahon para maghintay kung kailan tayo may oras.

Travel to Ilocos Norte: Kapurpurawan Rocks & Kabigan Falls

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On my birthday week, we find ourselves on a road trip to the great North. The seven hour or so tour bus ride was quite arduous, but nothing beats the excitement of this region which has been on my wishlist for some time now (having spent time here just briefly before, when I was younger).

Ilocos Norte will always be known as the bailiwick of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos (now, it’s their children who have taken over). But apart from its historical and architectural landmarks, the region can also enchant you with its natural wonders & sweeping coastlines – one of the best in the country.

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I was certainly in awe upon seeing the area that surrounds Kapurpurawan Rock in Burgos town, Ilocos Norte. This cliff looked majestic. It could very well be a setting for a movie ….

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The Kapurpurawan Rock itself is the white rock formation shown below which has reportedly been created by ocean movements and the waves of the sea. It makes for a nice photographic subject, but I couldn’t even go near as the waves were pretty strong that day.

Kapurpurawan Rock, Ilocos Norte

More rock formations:

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You can walk through the scenic area during low tide. Just be careful not to get too close and underestimate the waves. The rushing waves surged past two of our companions, causing them to fall over. They ended up with scratches and bruises and had to be treated at the hospital :( I was only a few meters away from them when they were swept by the waves, and it gave me quite a fright.

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In the coastal town of Pagudpud, it’s also worth checking out Kabigan Falls .. if you feel like seeing something different in the area, aside from its famed beaches.

Kabigan Falls, Ilocos Norte

We trekked for 30 to 40 minutes to the falls with the help of a tourist guide. We passed by a total of three river streams and the walk not only exercised my limbs, it also afforded me a good look at what people do in the rural countryside.

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The familiar sight of a grandma washing clothes by the river makes me nostalgic about the life I left in the province a long time ago :)

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