Maybe AI Chat buddies aren’t much of a “buddy” after all.
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Alphabet, Google’s parent company, warned its employees not to input any confidential information to Google’s own AI chatbot, Bard, or any other AI chatbot for that matter. Why? It’s because AI companies store everything we submit in AI chatbots.
There are human employees who can access the messages we send to AI chatbots. If you have tried using AI chatbots like ChatGPT, you might see message prompts saying, “may use the data you provide us to improve our models.” this is because there are studies that show how AI uses the data given by the users.
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Not only does Google warn its employees, but it also warns users. They have now updated Bard’s privacy notice page with the following prompt: “Please do not include information that can be used to identify you or others in your Bard conversations.”
This serves as a reminder that we should all be responsible for using AI chatbots and other AI-powered applications. Submitting private information could be harmful to users. Now that Google and OpenAI themselves have warned users, you should probably listen to them.
Everyone wants to be on time for a flight, to get on time and follow their day-to-day schedule of events.
Each and every single person has a reason to go to the airport, whether it may be for business or pleasure.
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Regardless, being precisely on time is something which is expected of airline passengers, and being even slightly late will not be tolerated, with no warnings and exceptions.
Occasionally however, there are instances in which arriving earlier than the destined time is not enough, and complications involving the air flight occur.
This is where your rights come in. Believe it or not, passengers have a set of various rights that they are entitled to enforce whenever an inconvenience takes place. An important thing to note is that specific rights hold no value if and only if the reason for a delay or cancellation is out of the airline’s control, such as severe weather and safety reasons.
What are some options to consider when your flight gets canceled?
If a flight is called off less than 24 hours before the designated time due to the airline’s fault, some actions you could take are:
Demand a refund for the purchased tickets if you change your mind about going through with it.
Inquire for another available flight on another airline, fully paid.
Choose another date to reschedule for with no extra expense.
Early birds who arrive on time and got their flights suspended may indulge in numerous amenities such as:
Food and drinks
Hotel accommodations
Transportation to hotel
Communication services (Calls, Texts, E-mails)
Remember to keep an important note that these services are not accessible to patrons if the cause for cancellation isn’t accountable to the airline.
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What are some options to consider when your flight gets delayed?
For passengers whose flights have been delayed for a minimum of 3 hours, they are entitled to complimentary meals, drinks, communication services, and the options to refund, reschedule, or ask to be put in a different carrier.
A delay of more than 6 hours can be regarded as a cancellation, whereas the passenger may also ask for cash and vouchers to compensate, as well as the right to board the flight.
If a passenger experiences a 2 hour flight delay however, they are entitled to food and beverages.
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While flight delays can be frustrating, understanding your rights empowers you to navigate such situations with confidence and seek appropriate recourse when necessary.
The next time you find yourself facing a flight delay, remember that your rights as a passenger are there to protect you and ensure a smoother journey.
Summer vacation is fast approaching, and you still have not filled up your summer bucket list yet. There are many vacation spots in Cebu that you don’t even know where to start. But don’t worry; we got you!
If you are tired of going to the beach every summer, then you might want to maneuver to another watery approach— Spring Resorts. We have compiled the top 6 amazing springs in Cebu for your next summer getaway.
1. Mantawihan Spring, Tuburan
Mantawihan Springs is one of the natural gems of Tuburan, Cebu. It is thriving with plant life and wildlife. If magical were to describe a place, it would definitely be Mantawihan Spring. Of course, the highlight is the water. The spring boasts cold waters where visitors can jump in and cool down.
BY COMMUTE: There are three ways you can get to Tuburan. The first way is to ride a V-hire in IT Park; the second is via Ceres Bus at SM City Cebu or a Corominas Bus at South Bus Terminal. The estimated fare is ₱180 one way. From there, you can walk towards the place with the help of the locals along the way. BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mantawihan Spring” in Tuburan.
2. Banyan Springs Resort, Tabogon
Next on this list is Banyan Springs Resort. It is a sight to behold. The springs are clear; you can see the rocks at the bottom. It is also surrounded by trees and lush greens, which give the place a fairytale-like appearance. There are also miniature waterfalls in the area.
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Banyan Springs Resorts look like something straight out of a magical film. Because of its emerald waters, it resembles an enchanted lagoon.
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride a bus to Tabogon. Ask the driver to drop you off at Maslog. Ask around where to find Banyan Springs Resort, or you can ride a habal-habal and tell the driver you are heading to Banyan Springs Resort. BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Banyan Springs Resort” in Tabogon. Parking space is available.
3. Durano Eco Farm, Carmen
This magnificent spring is found in Durano Eco Farm, Carmen. The spring is as mystical as its flowing green waters. You will be greeted by many multi-level pools amidst the mountains when you visit. The springs are also surrounded by abundant plant life.
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If guests wish to eat outdoors, they also have picnic tables available. Not only that, but there is also a 3-level mango treehouse where you can stay overnight.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
DAY USE:
Entrance fee: ₱100 per adult; ₱50 per kid below 10 years old
BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus bound for Carmen or Sogod. Inform the driver to drop you off at Carmen Public Market. Bus fare is ₱40 per person. From there, ride a habal-habal and tell the driver to bring you to Durano Eco Farm. Fare is ₱35. Travel time is around 15 minutes.
BY JEEP / MINIBUS: You can also ride a jeepney or mini-bus going to Carmen from Sun Gold near the crossing in SM City Cebu. Inform the driver to drop you off at Carmen Public Market. Bus fare is ₱40 per person. From there, ride a habal-habal and tell the driver to bring you to Durano Eco Farm. Fare is ₱35. Travel time is around 15 minutes.
BY VAN: You can ride a v-hire from SM City Van Terminal. Inform the driver to drop you off at Carmen Public Market. Bus fare is ₱40 per person. From there, ride a habal-habal and tell the driver to bring you to Durano Eco Farm. Fare is ₱35. Travel time is around 15 minutes.
4. Obong Spring Resort, Dalaguete
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Obong Spring Resort is a gigantic basin of aqua-green waters. It is also a place where freshwater meets saltwater. What’s great about the spring is that it is not that deep, which is perfect for both kids and adults. There are tables and chairs situated near the springs where guests can set up a picnic by the spring pools. The resort also values safety which is why there are lifeguards stationed.
Exact location: Obong, Dalaguete, Southern Cebu, Philippines — approx. 2-3 hours away from the city.
BY BUS/VAN/JEEP (COMMUTERS): Head to South Bus Terminal. You can take any bus that will pass by Dalaguete. Since Obong Spring Resort is a famous destination, you can ask the conductor to drop you off in the resort. Travel time is around 2 hours from the city proper, with fares amounting to 120-150 pesos.
From Dalaguete junction, you can ride a tricycle to Obong Spring Resort for 10 pesos only.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Obong Spring Resort” in Dalaguete. Parking fee applies from 5-20 pesos only. All kinds of vehicles are allowed except for six-wheelers and bigger ones.
5. Mt. Uragay Spring Resort, Carmen
Mt. Uragay Spring Resort used to be where Nature Spring sourced water for their bottled water. However, Nature Spring found another source and left the spring untouched. Some people took the initiative to turn it into a resort. The pools are cool and perfect for the summer. There are also cottages and kiosks where guests can stay during their visit.
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RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
FEES:
Entrance fee: P75 per adult; P50 per child
OTHER INFORMATION:
Corkage fee: None
Contact numbers: 0915-625-7773
RENTALS:
Table w/ 4 chairs: P300 per set
Table: P200 per table
Family Cottage: P800 per day
Single Cottage: P500 per day
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact location: Corte, Carmen, Northern Cebu – just an hour away from Carmen Public Market
BY BUS: Find your way to the Cebu North Bus Terminal. Once there, look for a bus that’s bound for Carmen and ride it. Ask the bus driver or the konduktor to drop you off at Carmen Public Market. From there, you can hire a motorcycle or habal-habal to take you to the resort.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mt. Uruguay Spring Resort” in Corte, Carmen. Parking space is available upon arrival.
6. Bolocboloc Spring, Barili
Last but not least, Bolocboloc Spring, Barili. Now here’s something to relax our muscles.
The Bolocboloc Spring is a hot spring that’s secluded from the outside world. It is one of the hidden gems of Barili, Cebu.
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The spring is made up of sulfuric water, which is said to have healing effects. The spring water is just the right temperature for those who want to enjoy the perfect dip to warm their bodies.
Guests are provided with comfortable amenities such as picnic tables and family cottages.
The exact location on Google maps: Barangay Bolocbloc, Barili, Southern Cebu – 1 hour and 40 minutes from Cebu City
BY BUS/COMMUTE: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, get on a bus to Barili and get off at Barangay Bolocboloc. From there, hire a motorcycle to take you to the spring.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bolocboloc Spring (Swimming Pool)” in Barili, Cebu. Parking space is available.
If you are a fan of the beach, then spring resorts will definitely be your cup of tea. Are you ready to kickstart your summer in Cebu? Then head to these amazing springs for a magical summer experience.
Traveling to Japan is THE dream, but the least exciting part about it is the expenses, especially the plane tickets.
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But worry not! The low-cost airline ZipAir Tokyo will soon offer flights from Manila to Tokyo at a rough price of P6,400.
What is ZipAir Tokyo?
ZipAir Tokyo is a low-cost Japanese airline, meaning the tickets are fairly cheaper. It is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines. Moreover, the airline only started offering passenger flights in 2020.
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ZipAir Tokyo has announced they will offer flights from Manila, Philippines, to Tokyo, Japan starting July 1. The flight will last for four hours and 30 minutes. In addition, flights will depart at 2:35 PM and arrive at 8:05 PM.
For the return flights, the price is capped at roughly P6,044.40. There will only be one Tokyo-to-Manila flight daily. It departs at 9:25 AM and arrives at 1:10 PM.
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Flight Packages
ZipAir Tokyo has 3 flight packages:
Value
Includes Seat Selection
In-flight meal
Baggage Allowance
Biz
Includes Seat Selection
In-flight meal
Baggage allowance of 12 kilograms
Premium
Includes Seat Selection
In-flight meal
Baggage allowance of 23 kilograms
Two carry-on baggage (12 kg total)
Amenity Set
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Be ready to live out your cherry blossom dreams with ZipAir Tokyo this July.
They say artworks are windows to the artist’s soul.
For renowned Filipino artist Juan Luna, a new one has been opened — uncovered, rather.
‘Hymen, oh Hyménée!’, Juan Luna’s magnum opus, was discovered after 132 long years of being hidden in private property.
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After a collaboration with both the Ayala Museum and León Gallery, Juan Luna’s long lost masterpiece is now available to be seen and viewed by the people, with the timing being just right for the celebration of the Philippines’ 125th year of independence.
Hailed as “The grail of Philippine Art”, the treasured artifact was last seen by the public eye 132 years ago at the prominent Universal Exposition in Paris, thus vanishing from the world right after. This is also where the one and only Eiffel tower also made its prestigious first appearance.
In his honor, the Ayala Museum presented a mesmerizing art exhibit known as “Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero”.
Its doors opened on June 12 for everyone to visit, displaying the amount of sheer mastery and prowess the Filipino painter held during his career as an artist.
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Regardless of all the xenophobia and racial discrimination in the past, this artwork made his name known all throughout the world of art, solidifying his position as a “master painter” among other prominent artists.
Jaime Ponce de Leon, a visionary art collector and the founder and director of León Gallery, spent over ten years searching for “Hymen, oh Hyménée!”.
He searched for leads and hints all throughout Europe, driven by an unyielding devotion until 2017 when he finally found this renowned piece of art.
However, it remained tucked away in a carton; waiting for the ideal opportunity to show off its brilliance.
Due to a great turn of unexpected events, the artwork was loaned to the Ayala Museum for a long period of time and has aligned itself perfectly for the 125th year of the Philippines’ freedom.
The exhibition will stay up until the 31st of December, presented by Ayala Corporation, Ayala Land Inc., and Insular Life with support from BPI and SMEG.
Some people have kids or pets to pamper. However, others have cars. Cars need pampering too. And just like our bodies, for a vehicle to function at its best performance, it needs quality maintenance.
Of course, when it comes to pampering our cars, we want to avail the best services possible, and there’s a place in Cebu where you can avail of top-of-the-line car cleaning and detailing services in the City— Nice Day! Carwash.
Nice Day! Carwash: Providing professional carwash service since 2002
At Nice Day! Carwash, you are assured that your cars will be in good hands. Their initial goal was to level up the carwash experience in Cebu back in 2002. They have professionally-trained teams, the best chemicals such as imported waxes, and state-of-the-art equipment to provide customers with excellent service.
Of course, you’ll know that a service or brand is trusted by many when it is quite recognizable.
Nice Day! Carwash prides itself on how its patrons know their brand by heart and are loyal to it. And do you know what’s even more amazing? Their customers have been with them since 2002.
Even their customer’s sons are their patrons too. Now that’s what you call generations of loyalty. Also, Nice Day! Carwash has a variety of services you can choose from. Their best services include a value wash, supreme buff, Platinum & complete auto Detailing.
Start Your Own Carwash Business with a Nice Day! Carwash Franchise
Aside from its amazing carwash services, Nice Day! Carwash also has a franchising system. Their branding and service received great feedback from customers and business people, so many people inquired whether the carwash service was open for franchise. And finally, in 2009, they started franchising. The first people to ever franchise Nice Day! Carwash were their devoted customers. They wanted to bring the brand to their respective cities and provinces, which why they became franchisees. If you want to start your own carwash business, give Nice Day! Carwash a try! Who knows, you might be just be awarded a franchise to operate in your own city or province.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
Best services
VALUE WASH
SUPREME BUFF
PLATINUM & DETAILING
Other Information:
Standard Opening hours: 6 AM to 8 PM; some branches open until 11 PM
Shocking news for both Marvel and K-pop fans alike!
An exciting new series is currently in the works as BLACKPINK’s Jennie is announced to be seen acting in their newest show ‘Team Agents of Atlas’.
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Rumors about this collaboration date all the way back to January of 2023, but has now officially been confirmed by Korea’s media outlet Dispatch due to enormous speculation by twitter fans.
Jennie’s role in the series revolves around a South Korean K-pop singer, Seol Hee.
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The idol lives life with a secret alter ego — Luna Snow — which she embodies to protect the people from danger using her icy cold powers to freeze anyone who threatens the safety of the public.
Marvel remains silent and has yet to provide a formal statement regarding the topic.
The Korean superstar has lately been exploring various options regarding her acting career, ensuing after her debut as ‘Dyanna’ in HBO’s ‘The Idol’, working alongside numerous celebrities and singer/songwriters, such as Lily Rose-Depp, Troye Sivan, and The Weeknd.
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‘The Idol’ is available to stream via HBO Max, premiering since last June 4.
Simon Cowell is a hard person to please, but this Cebuano singer was able to make him stand up from his seat and applaud.
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Rolando Abante Bunot graced America’s Got Talent Stage. When asked where he was from, he proudly said, “Philippines!” The Cebuano Singer also revealed that he works as a fisherman in the mornings. Meanwhile, he also makes a living by being a “habal-habal” or motorcycle driver.
Heidi Klum asked him if he was a professional singer in the Philippines, and he replied that he usually sings at his neighbor’s house during a karaoke session.
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His revelation earned a skeptical look from Simon Cowell, but he soon proved the judge wrong.
“This is my big dream to be here,”
– ROLANDO ANSWERS WHY HE CHOSE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT.
Rolando serenaded the judges with his rendition of Michael Bolton’s “When a Man Loves a Woman.” As soon as Bunot started singing, he earned cheers from the audience, and the judges’ faces were full of smiles; yes, even Simon Cowell.
After delivering a powerful performance, he received a standing ovation from the audience and all four judges. And without a doubt, he earned four big yeses and will proceed to the next round.
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Simon Cowell even made his way to hug Rolando and tell the singer:
“You are amazing; we love you; that was the best.”
Usually, stops during a road trip are something we describe as maka-laay – or, boring and mundane.
But what if the stops are by a massive patch of grassland by the sea?
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Along the long coastal line in Northern Cebu, there is a place that offers a unique and picturesque camping experience for those who are outdoors looking to stop somewhere.
Nestled between Sogod and Bogo City, this small town boasts natural beauty and is home to notable attractions, such as the renowned Guiwanon Cold Spring Resort and the nearby Kabilin Cove of Maslog.
Kabilin Cove is the place to take a breather.
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Its label as a “cove” is derived from the distinctive rock formations that enclose the cliff, resembling the ceilings found in caves.
These sedimentary rocks have been forming for centuries, creating a rugged and rocky landscape that is perfect for camping trips.
For campers, Kabilin Cove offers a tranquil environment where you can set up your tents and enjoy the soothing sea breeze that sweeps across the coast.
The ravenous cliff, which stretches along the northern coastal line of Cebu, provides a stunning backdrop for your camping adventure. You can unwind, relax, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area.
If you’re seeking more recreational activities during your visit, consider bringing kayaks along to explore the sea.
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Paddling around Kabilin Cove will allow you to witness the majestic rock formations that adorn the area, adding a sense of wonder to your experience.
Beyond campers, Kabilin Cove also attracts motorcycle enthusiasts who enjoy taking joy rides through the picturesque landscapes.
Along the journey, riders often find Kabilin Cove as a perfect spot to rest after a long ride.
The cove can also serve as a training ground for those looking to enhance their motorcycle skills, offering a unique and challenging terrain to practice on.
With its rugged rock formations, captivating cliff views, and serene coastal ambiance, this hidden gem invites visitors to disconnect from the journey and take a stop to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.
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This 10-year-old female chess player from Pasig City is given the title of National Master. Nika Juris Nicolas, the only female, competed during the under-11 boys’ divisions and topped the national eliminations for the 2023 NCFP National Youth and Schools Ches Championship held in Himamaylan City, Negors Occidental.
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Meanwhile, Nicolas competed in the event’s grand finals. Out of her division’s players, she was the only one to win medals in all events. She won silver in standard chess, bagged silver in blitz, and took home bronze in rapid.
Because of her wins, the NCFP gave her the title of National Master, traditionally awarded to men. Nicolas will be competing in the ASEAN Age-Group Chess Championship, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 17 to 27, 2023.
The 10-year-old will also play in the 1st Professional Chess Association of the Philippines National Interschool Championship and represent the VCIS-Homeschool Global Chess Team. She will play with Antonella Berthe Racasa (National Master), Gabriel Ryan Paradero, Andre Toledo, and Aron Toledo.
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Both of Nika’s parents are very proud of what their daughter has achieved. According to them, Nika had little time to rest before competing in another tournament. They also shared how Nika experienced losses, but the little National Master conquered the challenges and performed to the best of her ability.
