Passport Application in the Philippines (First Timer)

Do you want to travel the world? Do your agency require you to have a passport when applying for a job abroad? Your dream will be easy if you have your passport.

To start with, wherever country you go, their embassy will be needing your passport as FOID (form of Identification). So you may want to apply for your passport.

Before applying please take note of the following reminders:

1. Personal appearance is required for all applicants.
2. Confirmed appointment is required for all applicants except senior citizens, infants and minors below 1 year old, person with disability and OFWs. For OFWs, sufficient proof must be submitted such as a valid employment contract or OEC.
3. Earrings and contact lenses are not allowed during data capturing. Smiling with visible teeth is also not allowed.
4. Check all the data in the computer monitor and in the Enrolment Certificate before signing it.
5. Only immediate family members are allowed to get the passport in behalf of the applicant. Immediate family members include father, mother, brother, sister, spouse and children of legal age.
6. Passport shall be released to an immediate family member only with proper authorization letter. Passport of a minor applicant shall be released to parents only or to an authorized representative with Special Power of Attorney and Affidavit of Support and Consent.
7. Passports unclaimed after six (6) months will be cancelled per Department Order No. 37-03.
8. Check all data in the received e-passport upon release.
9. Number of processing days may vary depending on the location of the Regional Consular Office where the application was filed.
10. The Department may require additional supporting documents as may be necessary, especially for applicants with dual citizenship and with foreignsounding family names to prove citizenship.

Source : http://passport.com.ph/

If you think that you can do all of those listed above and you have all the needed requirements, so you may now apply for a passport.

Here's how:

Ofcourse before you go directly to any branches of DFA, you need first to set an appointment with them. How?

A. Phone Call. Call their hotline (737-1000).

What to expect when you call them?

1. Your call will be received by a Customer Care Officer who will assist you in setting an appointment for your passport application.
2. After getting your appointment schedule, you will be asked to provide your personal information for the passport application.
3. You will be advised on the applicable requirements you need to bring for your passport application.
4. You will receive a reference number relative to your appointment schedule.
5. Go to passport.com.ph/print to print your application form using the Print Code given by the Customer Care Officer.

B. Online Application. (www.passport.com.ph)

What to expect when you do it online?

1. You will be asked to provide your personal information for the passport application on the online application form. Remember to fill in all the information slots correctly.
2. Please take note of the requirements that you need to bring to the DFA Consular Office on your appointment date.
3. Choose an appointment DATE and TIME.
4. Check your email for your reference number and a link to print your application form. You will need to bring the printed application form to the DFA on your appointment.

After getting an appointment, all you have to do is to wait for your appointment date.

Make sure to print out the Appointment Form and bring all necessary documents.

On the day of your appointment, here's what you're going to do:

***Reminder, please be there atleast an hour from your scheduled time.

1. Proceed to your respective branch where you have set your appointment.

SM Megamall DFA Appointment System

Galleria DFA Appointment System

SM Manila DFA Appointment System

Here's a picture taken from DFA Manila

2. Present your printed application form to the Appointment Counter.
3. Get your queue number at the Information Counter and sit on the waiting section of the Processing Area. Wait for your queue number to appear on the monitor indicating what processing window you will go to.

4. After processing, proceed to the Passport Enrollment Section located at the 2nd Floor. Pay the applicable passport processing fees (see passport fees).

5. After payment, proceed to the Encoding Section for data capturing.

6. That's it!
7. For your convenience, you may have your passport delivered. When doing so, proceed to the Delivery Counter to pay for a fee.

So what are you waiting for? Apply for your passport now!


Thanks for reading my blog.. :)

Edward

Anawangin: A Perfect Place to Stay

What is a perfect summer getaway for you?

Well, we all have our own story to tell. I want to share mine. This may not be interesting to read but for those who want to go to Anawangin, Capones and Camara, I'm pretty sure this blog will be very helpful.

Let me start my story with this..

It was in the evening of March 28, 2013 when we went to Victory Liner Monumento to take a bus going to Anawangin. Our experience was really horrible because we had to stay there for 7 hours just to purchase tickets  (So you may want to have your ticket reserved before going there, or else you'll sleep in the terminal, haha!) FYI, the ticket price is P225.00/pax.

Oops, look at her. Merl was still smiling even though she's totally worn out.. LOL!

 

Exactly 7:30am of March 29, 2013 when we left Monumento. As expected, some passengers were tired so they slept while on board.

Like what others did, I also took a nap. I just woke up when we're already in Olongapo.

The tag lines really caught my attention. (So if you're lazy, you don't have place in Olongapo. LOL!)

Few hours later, we arrived in San Antonio, Zambales near the Municipal Hall.

We stopped for a while in 7-11. Then after a minute or two, we decided to take a tricycle going to Pundaquit (Fare: P35.00/pax).

Since it's already 2:00 pm, we had our (late) lunch at Pearl Island Beach Resort's canteen. From there, we met Ate Nhel (the woman who's wearing the Beatles shirt). She offered banca in going to Anawangin for a reasonable price (P1,500 for all passengers). She already included in the package the island-hopping to Capones and Camara Islands. (I guess that's already cheap.. LOL!).

We closed our deal and gave Ate Nhel P1,000. Right after our lunch, we already left the place and went to the sea shore with Manong (sad to say, we forgot to ask the name of our 'bankero'). Manong was really nice.

Anyway, the travel time from Pundaquit to Anawangin, via boat, is approximately 30-45 minutes. For a first-timer, like me, this ride was really scary. Hihi!

My friend, Merl, used her camera to take photos while we were in the boat.

Here are some photos:

 

Pretty, right?

 

After 30-45 minutes, we already arrived in Anawangin. Yehey!

As usual, we took photos. This time, I'll just share ONE photo.. Hehe..

After the photo shoot, hihi.. we entered Mansayon Beach Resort.

From there, we set-up our tent. Look at our tent.

Can you imagine four persons inside this tent? (Sardines eto..) Just kidding.. Anyway, thanks Merl for the tent.. Lagi ka nlang special mention ah? Hehe..

We spent Thursday and Friday staying in Anawangin. We just chatted, swam and took a lot of pictures.

 

Time flies really fast.

Saturday

As we woke up in a Saturday morning, we decided to do trekking. This time, we were already six. Jaymon and Pode joined our group.

As we started the 'trekking,' my knees were already shaking. It was because, I was not into climbing mountains. Really! (I have fear of heights. Dumadahilan pa, haha!). Good thing, I was not the only person in the group who's afraid (Am I right, Lissa? hehe).

For me, the mountain was too high but for the other members of the group that can only be compared to a 7-floor building. (I can't really believe it.)

It was very hot when we began the "trekking thing." Imagine, we're only wearing slippers as we went up to the mountains and didn't bring water at all. Very funny..

We stayed at the top of the mountain for more than an hour, I guess.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upon reaching the top, I just realized that it was indeed a great experience to do the "trekking thing." (Nakakapagod at nakakauhaw pero masaya).

As we went down the mountain, hala.. Ayun.. Hanap kame ng mabibilihan ng water dahil sa sobrang pagkauhaw.. Haha..

Nung makainom na ng tubig, agad kameng nagpunta sa tent. We took some rest, ate our lunch and decided to swim after few hours (PASMA! Haha).

Of course, every trip won't be exciting if you won't hear stories about ghost. Kaya nung kinagabihan nung Saturday, kwentuhan lang kame. Masaya.. Sobra! We ended sharing different stories at 12 MN. Then, we decided to sleep.

Sunday

As part of the agreement with Manong, he'd fetch us at 5:30 am. Pero ano nangyari, 7:30 am kami nakaalis dahil late na sila nagising.. Diba Merl? Haha..

Then, we rode in a boat again. That time, we're going to Capones. I guess, the estimated time of travel from Anawangin to Capones was 10-15 minutes. During that time, the waves were just like mad floods. Sobra! That was also the reason why we were unable to see the Light House in Capones. Sad :'(

Though that made us feel bad, we still enjoyed Capones. The beach is very beautiful which can be compared to Boracay and Puerto Galera.

After an hour and a half stay in Capones, we moved to Camara. What I liked in Camara were the waves. Sad to say, we were unable to take pictures of it. I guess, if you're there that time you'll enjoy seeing the waves too.

Overall, our experience was superb! I love Anawangin very much.

See you soon, Anawangin.. :)

For those who are interested to go to Anawangin, Zambales, here are some tips:

Bring a lot of water and foods. The cost of foods and water there is too high!
Don't expect for electricity. There's no power supply there.
No signal. Mapa-Globe, Sun at Smart ka pa.
Prepare P100/pax for the entrance fee if you'll stay there overnight.
Give 'tip' sa mga bankero. We learned from our bankero na porsyentohan lang pla sila. Pambili lang ng bigas yung nakukuha nila :'(

Ano pa ba? Hmmm.. Basta maeenjoy nyo ung Anawangin Trip nyo sobra.. Ang ganda ng Anawangin.. Capones.. at Camara..

See you in my next blog...

Edward :)
HeLovesAnawangin

Zambales, Philippines