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How to get a Philippine passport (FOR NEW APPLICATION OR RENEWAL)

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February 2, 2018
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Getting a new Philippine passport or renewing the one that you already have? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply at a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) satellite office near you. After successful application, you may pick up your passport or choose to have it delivered to your doorstep after 10-20 working days. 

NEW APPLICATION

Step 1: Secure all required documents

(1)Original and photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate

(2)Original and photocopy of 2 valid picture IDs and a supporting document to prove identity

Pro tip: Make sure to provide 2 photocopies of each document.

List of acceptable IDs and supporting documents

  • Driver’s license
  • Digitized Social Security System (SSS) ID
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) eCard
  • Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) ID
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
  • Digitized Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ID
  • Senior Citizen’s ID
  • Old college IDs, Alumni IDs, and old employment IDs 

List of acceptable supporting documents

  • Voter’s ID
  • NSO Marriage Contract
  • Land Title
  • Seaman’s Book
  • Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal
  • Government Service Record
  • NBI Clearance
  • Police Clearance
  • Barangay Clearance

Step 2: Schedule an appointment online

You can schedule an appointment through the DFA website.

The steps on scheduling an appointment online are easy. Check out this image from DFA website:

From passport section of DFA website

NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED for the following:

  • OFW with sufficient proof of status such as iDOLE Card, valid employment contract (authenticated by POEA), and work visa
  • Senior Citizen with Senior Citizen ID
  • Person with Disability (PWDs) with PWD ID or visible disability
  • Solo Parent with Valid Solo Parent ID
  • Pregnant women with medical certificate
  • Minors seven (7) years old and below
  • You may avail of the OFW LANE or PRIORITY LANE at DFA Aseana or at any DFA Satellite Office or Regional Consular Office to apply for your passport



Step 3: Personal Appearance

Bring the requirements together with the confirmed appointment, and duly accomplished application form (may be downloaded from DFA Website) to the DFA satellite office on the day of your personal appearance.

Pro tip: Wear decent clothes

Step 4: Pay Passport Application Fees

Pay the processing fee and courier service fee if you want it delivered to your doorstep.

Normal service (20 working days) – Php 950

Express service (10 working days/ appointments done on Saturdays) – Php 1200

You may choose to pick up your passport on the date of its release or have it delivered to your home. The delivery fee depends on whether you are within or outside Metro Manila – standard LBC rates apply.

PASSPORT RENEWAL

Step 1: Secure all required documents

(1)Recent expiring passport or expired passport

(2)Original and photocopy of 2 valid picture IDs and a supporting document to prove identity

Pro tip: Make sure to provide 2 photocopies of each document.

List of acceptable IDs and supporting documents

  • Driver’s license
  • Digitized Social Security System (SSS) ID
  • Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) eCard
  • Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) ID
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
  • Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
  • Digitized Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) ID
  • Senior Citizen’s ID
  • Old college IDs, Alumni IDs, and old employment IDs 

List of acceptable supporting documents

  • Voter’s ID
  • NSO Marriage Contract
  • Land Title
  • Seaman’s Book
  • Elementary or High School Form 137 or Transcript of Records with readable dry seal
  • Government Service Record
  • NBI Clearance
  • Police Clearance
  • Barangay Clearance

Step 2: Schedule an appointment online

You can schedule an appointment through the DFA website.

NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED for the following:

  • OFW with sufficient proof of status such as iDOLE Card, valid employment contract (authenticated by POEA), and work visa
  • Senior Citizen with Senior Citizen ID
  • Person with Disability (PWDs) with PWD ID or visible disability
  • Solo Parent with Valid Solo Parent ID
  • Pregnant women with medical certificate
  • Minors seven (7) years old and below
  • You may avail of the OFW LANE or PRIORITY LANE at DFA Aseana or at any DFA Satellite Office or Regional Consular Office to apply for your passport

Step 3: Personal Appearance

Bring the requirements together with the confirmed appointment, and duly accomplished application form (may be downloaded from DFA Website) to the DFA satellite office on the day of your personal appearance.

Step 4: Pay Passport Application Fees

Pay the application and delivery fees and wait for for the release of your passport. You may pick it up or have it delivered to your home.



SOURCE: DFA WEBSITE

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Erica Jahn

Erica is a former PR pro turned entrepreneur. Her greatest joys are family, blogging, music, skin care and social justice. As a Muay Thai enthusiast, Erica prides herself on working with increased focus, humility and diligence. She believes in living a fit life doing everything with a flair of creativity and love! Stalk her social channels @thegirlwiththemujihat

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Elorde Boxing Gym Opens in Café Lupe Antipolo

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November 21, 2016
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Grateful to be a part of the Media Launch of Elorde Boxing Gym at Café Lupe in Antipolo City. Thanks to Tag Media for gracing us the opportunity to meet Chef Albright and the well-experienced Elorde instructors.

Our group spent a night photographing the premises, putting questions to Coach Zaldy and finally engaging in a boxing session.

Tadaaaa! my photo opp with Coach Zaldy and  Coach Jocksan aka Baron Geisler 


Elorde Boxing Gym

I started my beginner boxing lessons last month… Got my red hand wraps from the Olympic Village and attended a few sessions at my local gym. Stepping at the Elorde Boxing Gym, I was eager to know how their boxing class differs and whether I would want to transfer there. 

What are your goals? This is an important question the student should address before starting to train at the gym. According to Coach Zaldy, the training would be more effective if the training goal is made clear. So what is my goal? Honestly, I want to be an MMA fighter. HA! Is it possible? Well, Coach Zaldy didn’t discourage me. In fact he convinced me to continue and I’ll tell you about it next time… For now let’s talk more about the Gym.

GYM LOCATION &
TRAINERS

The first question was about the location. Why put up the gym in Sumulong Hi-way? But in my mind I kind of get the reason…

Why?

The location is ideal for a stress-free workout especially if you train in hot summer afternoons. Mind you, in my local gym, we tend to suffer from extreme heat because there are few small windows… But Elorde Boxing Gym in Cafe Lupe is well-ventilated. In addition, the view from the window can calm the senses. If you read my post about Cafe Lupe, you’d agree!

The head trainer, Coach Zaldy, is an ex-professional boxer who leveled up his career
to being a trainer now. He showed us his license and talked a bit about his
experiences as an ex-pro boxer. (There is another boxer who looks like a famous actor haha)

Heavy Bags

FACILITIES

Equipment



Here are the equipment you can freely use at the gym:

1. Treadmill

This can be a substitute for road exercise such as outdoor running. You can jog or run ont he treadmill to increase your stamina.

2. Boxing Ring

This is where you fight. In the ring, you can maneuver without bumping into things
other the the rubberized ropes.

3. Double End Bag

This bag is used to train timing, accuracy and throwing fast combinations. this is also used when you work on
slipping punches.

4. Speed Bag

This suspended bag is used to train for speed, timing, and great hand and eye coordination.

Speed bags

5. Heavy bag

The big punching bag is used to train power punches and also to practice box techniques.

6. Punch Mitts

Trainers use Punch Mitts to protect their hands during one on one punch-/ kick- training/ sparring

7. Jump Rope

Jump rope is used for cardio and to increase overall stamina as well as balance.

8. Hand Wraps

These are used for hand, knuckles and wrist protection.

9. Head Gear

This is worn to prevent cuts or serious injuries from punches when
sparring.

10. Boxing Gloves

These are used to protect your hand when sparring/training and protect your opponent
from getting seriously hurt.

11. Dumbbells and Balls

These are used for conditioning.

Reception area on the left, dumbbells on the right

Reception Area


At the reception, you’ll need to fill the log book. This reminds me of Polecats studio in Ortigas. You can buy boxing needs suck as gloves or hand wraps here.

Ventilation


The gym has the best ventilation. Sliding windows and electric fan all over the place. There is also an air cooler. 

Shower and Locker Room

One floor below and you can reach the shower and locker room. You can take shower here after your workout. you can also leave your things and other stuff in the safe lockers. 


Parking Lot


Trainees can make use of the free parking space in the place

Restaurant


If you get hungry you can dine at Café Lupe Restaurant

Oh my hand!

Boxing 101

Boxing class for beginners in Elorde Boxing Gym by Coach Zaldy
consists of warm up, conditioning, boxing lesson, and cool down.

The conditioning workout includes series of jumping jacks, stretching,
lounges, bicep and tricep workout, and core training. The repetitions vary depending on the
level of the trainees.

Pointers for first time boxers

1 – If you are boxing for the first time, see to it that you are physically fit. If you have
seriou  conditions/ injuries, tell your trainer so he would know the appropriate exercise to give you.

2 – Wear appropriate gym attire.

3 – Bring drinking water. You can always ask from the
restaurant but for the convenience just bring your own.

4 – Extra clothes to change after the sweat session.

5 – Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2 hours prior to your
training.

6 – Do not be shy especially when you see yourself in the mirror and you
look awkward. Ask for specifics or repetition if you really
don’t get it. The coaches are approachable and willing to help you.

7 – Train, do not strain. In all your workouts, never strain yourself. Take it easy!

8 – Allow muscle recovery. 

Me and Coach Zaldy

Is boxing the sport for you?

Is boxing the sport for you? At least I can say it has a lot
of benefits – a complete cardio workout for your stamina and endurance, it will
definitely keep you healthy. In addition, it will develop your discipline, your focus and body coordination. Boxing also builds self-confidence. Whether it is for you or not, you can only decide after YOU TRY.

Visit the Elorde Boxing Gym in Café Lupe if you live around
the area or even in the neighboring towns like me. I officially enrolled myself
as a member. Members pay an annual fee of PHP 1,800 and can avail the
discounted price of PHP 300 for each session. 

If you want to test the waters first, feel free to walk in. You can train for a day, the fee is PHP400. Or you can visit the Gym now! There is a free trial lesson waiting for you until November 31!

Don’t forget to follow ELORDE BOXING GYM – CAFE LUPE Facebook Page for more information and updates!


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Getting Back to Work: Tips to Beat Post-holiday Blues

In Lifestyle, Uncategorized
January 2, 2016
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Two days left before you go back to your normal work
pattern, have you missed your office yet? Are you ready to catch up with e-mails that may
have piled up during the holiday break?  

Very soon you’ll need to put off the street-party-outfit, wear your company uniform and meet with your boss or client; you’ll need to end conversations with your balikbayan friends/relatives and start talking to people in your office; you’ll need to replace the cooking sessions with task management and tackle anything unrelated to kitchen. When that moment comes, are you prepared?

Have you successfully kicked the holiday mode out of your system? 

If your answer is anything but a straight YES, chances
are that you’d post #BringBackTheHolidays and whine on SNS about how you miss your bed already or your time away from your desk… You’d probably experience mild to drowning post-holiday blues that may result to you being unproductive at work.  

Today, I got back to work. I only had a week-long paid leave. I tried to condition my mind and body for this day… So far the preparation seems a success. As for others (like my mom), they’ve been on a holiday since (I think) 2nd week of December so I assume the transition must be a little more difficult especially for those who had big celebrations…

But I think getting back to work after a long break is the best thing especially when you don’t have paid holiday leaves. But yeah, it ain’t easy to JUST shift from the holiday mode to normal work mode so I’m gonna share some tips. 

(If you read Eat Move Sleep by Tom Rath, you can learn many things to get back on track in any circumstance of your life. I just remember that it is a good read. Might want to buy it.) 

If you want to get back to work and have a productive day at work, here is how you can do it:

1. RESET YOUR SLEEP CYCLE

To start a fresh, motivated Monday morning you better have enough sleep the night before…

Yes, holidays have been notorious for putting more fun in sleepless nights and we’re tricked to celebrate all night long. But again, as
early as tonight, put your sleeping pattern back to normal. Best if you sleep before 11 PM or 12 midnight.  Make sure you get enough sleep before the supposed waking time of say 7 am or 8 am… and if you need to wake up 4:30 AM don’t wait past midnight before hitting the bed… 

Maybe NOW you don’t feel anything even if you exhaust your body for up to 20 hours (because you are young) but SOON in your older life, the lack of sleep will take toll on your health. I’M JUST SAYING you don’t want that to happen so have enough and quality sleep. 

Also, try not to pull an all-nighter tonight. If you do so you’ll be awake till 2 or 4 am then sleep the whole morning and wake up at noon or late noon. The cycle continues until the first day of your work. You might try to squeeze in a 3-hour sleep before work or try to resist sleepiness at work, either way, your body is stressed. So, again, I’m already stating the obvious, reset your normal sleep cycle. 

2. PUT YOUR MIND TO ‘IT’

To put your mind to getting back to work is to decide that you are going to make all the preparations for your work, head to your office on Monday and put an effort into making the Monday productive.

In case you lack the motivation, try to keep a positive view. Think of going back to work as a blessing, you know, it is another opportunity to grow and earn. Being grateful for another year of work doesn’t only energize you, it also helps you overcome back-to-work blues. 

3. ORGANIZE YOUR TO-DO-LIST

Maybe now you’re thinking about your workload for the coming week. If you’re not organized enough, you may drown in numerous tasks and fail to complete them on time.

THE SOLUTION: ORGANIZE YOUR TO-DO LIST.

List the things you need to complete on Monday. It doesn’t hurt to take a few minutes to jot down the “game plan” for your Monday or the entire week. By doing a to-do list, you can visualize things clearly and be able to prioritize. 

In case you intend to go back to work on Monday, I hope the tips I mentioned above would be of help. Good luck! For others (like me) who’ve already gotten back to their “reality”, let’s keep the motivation!

How do you prepare for getting back to work after a long break? Share your tips
below! Thank you! Happy weekend!

Photo Credits to Manuel Moreno, Etu Oletu

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