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Travel Restrictions Imposed Upon DOST Scholars Lifted, Tuesday, June 14

In Airports, Travel, Travel Documents, Uncategorized
September 1, 2019
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2019 Note: This blog post was originally published in 2013, but since it is one of my most popular posts, I have updated it to include the latest research, up-to-date information, and most helpful tips in this topic. 

Please check the comments section especially THE FEATURED COMMENT on the Disqus thread. As of today, travel ban is still lifted. DOST/CHED/SUC scholars are removed from the BI watchlist.

Just got back from my Thailand trip last month. As usual, I didn’t secure travel clearance from DOST before leaving yet didn’t encounter any problem at the immigration at the airport. 

This just proves, DOST scholars like me can travel outside the Philippines without having to apply for clearance. 

If you are a DOST scholar and you want to travel abroad, you may travel without applying for any document/ clearance to get through the BI officers. Unless you have other lawful cases, nothing can prevent you from travelling abroad! 

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

You can verify if there is a derogatory record against you that may prevent you from departing the Philippines. I also did this a week before my flight schedule.

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    • HOW TO VERIFY YOUR NAME FOR A DEROGATORY RECORD:
      • 1) Visit the Immigration office near Intramuros, Manila and file for a request for verification at the Clearance and Certification Section.

        2) Fill out the small form, present it along with your passport at Window 10. You don’t need to pay anything but if you wish to obtain a certification, you’d have to pay respective fees. 


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The distressing and controversial travel restrictions imposed upon DOST scholars was lifted Tuesday, June 14, 2012,  in a memo released by the Bureau of Immigration Commissioner, Ricardo A. David Jr.

Please refer to the screenshot below for the signed copy of Memorandum.


Memorandum lifting DOST/CHED/SUC scholars watchlist

The memorandum is addressed to the Chief of Information and Communications Technology Chief, Jolly Bert G. Galleon, and Airport Operations Division Chief, Benito G. Se, Jr., stating the removal of the names of DOST scholars from the watch list. Thus, starting from June 19, 2012, DOST Scholars will no longer be required to secure TRAVEL CLEARANCE from DOST nor any document from the Bureau of Immigration to travel out of the country unless the concerned scholar is prevented to travel by some other lawful case.

Indeed this is great news for scholars who wish to travel abroad!


 By the way, for those who haven’t applied for their passports yet, you might want to apply now. 



Don’t worry, you just need your PSA Birth Certificate and two valid IDs. 

Please don’t use your NBI clearance with travel restrictions as I’m not so sure if you’d be required to present DOST-related documents because of the travel restriction hit.

Let’s keep updating one another down the comment section below! Thanks!  

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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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All-new Pizza Hut Flagship Store at SM Mall of Asia Opens

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Pizza Hut on Tuesday, August 15, unveiled its all-new flagship store at SM Mall of Asia with a fast casual dining concept and additional services.

The celebration was graced by the top executives of Philippine Pizza Inc. and SM Prime Holdings, some media friends, and the reigning Bb. Pilipinas, led by Bb. Pilipinas Universe Rachel Peters, Pizza Hut’s Brand Ambassador.

Bb. Pilipinas Winners and Philippine Pizza Inc. Top Executives posing for a “Pizza Slicing Ceremony”

Now open to serve your favorite pizza, the 385 square meter redesigned store is the biggest in the Philippines with 175 seating capacity, wider dining space, show kitchen, merchandise corner, and new set of menu.

Philippine Pizza Inc. Chief Operating Officer Mr. Phil Reed talks about Pizza Hut’s modest beginning and where it is heading

Fifty nine years ago, Pizza Hut started as a small pizza restaurant in Wichita, Kansas put up by two enterprising college students Frank and Dan Carney. The two siblings borrowed 600USD from their mother and used such meager amount to sell pizza in their hometown.   

To date, Pizza Hut is the world’s largest and most popular pizza chain with more than 15, 600 restaurants in 90 countries. 

Philippine Pizza Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Lorent Adrias talks about Pizza Hut SM Mall of Asia’s dining concept 

Pizza Huts popularity is also apparent in the Philippines. Pizza lovers can enjoy its Dine-in Restaurants, Delivery Units, and Express Counters all in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces as well as in Visayas and Mindanao.   

Philippine Pizza Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Lorent Adrias interacting with some bloggers

For almost six decades, Pizza Hut has retained its popularity by keeping up with the times while staying true to its battle cry—great pizza for all! 

“At Pizza Hut, pizza lovers are guaranteed not only of the best-tasting pizza, pasta, and chicken wings, but also of excellent customer-oriented service and that feeling of being in your own happy place with friends and family.” 

Pizza Hut SM Mal of Asia management performing their powerful cheer

What can we expect from Pizza Hut SM Mall of Asia?

The newly renovated Pizza Hut store in SM Mall of Asia switched from a formal dining concept to a rather fast casual that is easy to access and to avail of. 

“What we are offering in our new flagship store at SM Mall of Asia is a more immediate and less tedious dining concept,” says Lorent Adrias, Chief Marketing Officer of Philippine Pizza Inc. “The move to renovate and make the store in SM Mall of Asia bigger, better, and a venue to experience the total pizza experience is also made possible by Pizza Hut’s strong partnership with SM Prime Holdings, Inc., SM Mall’s subsidiary,” adds Adrias. 

1. More spacious dining space

2. Show Kitchen

3. Tastier pasta, pizza, and chicken to love

4. Coffee and Dessert bar

5. Excellent customer-oriented service from its lovely staff

6. Merchandise Corner

Flashing my Pizza Hutstuff: CAP AND SLING BAG…

Another thing you can expect from Pizza Hut SM Mall of Asia is frequency of a beauty queen. So if you are a fan of the reigning Bb. Pilipinas Universe Ms. Rachel Peters, chances are you gonna bump into her at Pizza Hut SM Mall of Asia. Why? Because: 1. It is near her place. 2. She is a Pizza Hut super fan!  

Enjoy your pizza moment with family and friends at Pizza Hut SM Mall of Asia located at Level 1 Main Mall Entrance. For more information you can follow them at their website. 

What do you think about Pizza Hut? Have you dined at their flagship store in SM Mall of Asia? Do you like Pizza Chains? Let me know your thoughts below! 

Review | Summer essentials from Tupperware Brands Philippines

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April 21, 2018
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The heat is on… like literally! This may be the best time to hit the beach or go to a cool place. Maybe you are still working on your itinerary or maybe you are already packing for your trip. Either way, don’t forget these summer essentials from Tupperware Brands Philippines to protect your skin and pamper your senses even while you’re away.

But before I give you the list, you’re probably wondering if I wrote that correctly: “Tupperware… protect your skin…” And I tell you, Yes! 

Tupperware Brands Philippines (TWB) is a “multi-brand, multi-category direct sales company” that has been “bringing the magic of Tupperware to every Filipino home” since 1966. It’s true that the company is mostly known for “Tupperware” or reusable plastic containers parents use to store food or other goods. But aside from these storage products, Tupperware Brands Philippines is also a trusted household name for ecofriendly baby care and beauty brands.

This hot season, TWB offers beauty essentials you can carry with you when you go to your chosen summer destination. The list of TWB Summer Essentials includes the following:

1. Fruty Delight Sexy Apple lippies (Php199)

These cute lippies will keep you gorgeous during your getaway. These are non-drying and have smooth, satin finish. They also come in four shades: SEXY APPLE, HAPPY ORANGE, INTENSE GRAPE, SWEET PEACH. 

I got the Sexy Apple and Intense Grape. Aside from being affordable, what I like most about these lippies is that they don’t wear out easily even after I finish eating my meal. The tint stays intact and vibrant on my lips. 

2. Fruty Body Mist Intense Grape (Php380)

This Fruty Body Mist is all about giving you blissful moments during your vacation. With its sweet, fruity scent, that is light to the nose, wearing it will not only make you smell pleasant, it can also bring back happy memories.

3. Cool Splash Cooling Powder Cool Blue (P240)

These cooling powders guarantee to make you stay “cool” and fresh for 24 hours. So worry no more about sweating or being smelly after a long exposure to the sun. Freshen up with the musky scent of the Cool Blue cooling powder. You can also try the Zestful Purple. 

4. Expandable Bag (P1099)

Secure your stuff in this expandable bag that comes in bright colors. It is lightweight, comfortable to carry, and has many compartments. 

5. Suncelle Sunscreen Body Lotion (P399)

Protecting your skin from the sun gives you both health and aesthetic benefits. Apply this body lotion on your skin and you’ll stay well protected. Suncelle Sunscreen Body Lotion provides 100% UVA and UVB protection, Collagen Protect System, SPF 30, and is water resistant, non-greasy, and with Vitamin E. When it comes the smell, I personally like its subtle, standard sunscreen scent 

6. Suncelle Instant Cooling Spray (P299)


If you prefer to use hydrating sprays to freshen your face or reduce facial redness after sun exposure, Suncelle Instant Cooling Spray is for you. It has aloe vera and allantoin that secure an energized and revived appearance for your face.

Today, I’m packing for another summertime escape and these essentials arrived just in time! • The much-needed Suncelle Sunscreen and Instant Cooling Spray to protect my skin from UVA and UVB. • ColorFull lippies for bursting happy hues of summer: sexy Apple and Intense Grape (perfect match with my sexy summer mood). • Cool blue and Zestful Purple cooling powder for a 24-hr body freshness. • Intense Grape body mist for a fruity, blissful vacation by the beach! • An expandable waterproof bag. • With these summer must-haves, I’m also bringing my sunnies to complete a comfy OOTD. Not forgetting my #bestMeEver book for a daily dose of positivity! • What are your summer essentials? . . . . . . . . #suncelle #colorfull #twb #twbsummeressentials #summer #summeressentials #summeressentialsph #summermusthaves #bodycare #sunscreen #coolingpowder #lippies #tupperwarebrands #tupperwarebrandsph #flatlay #likesforlikes #likes4likes #summergetaway #bloggermail #bloggermusthaves #bloggers #travelessentials #travelblogger #travelbloggers

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Parting Words

Summer is truly the peak season to enjoy sightseeing or a beach getaway. But as you enjoy, let your skin and senses enjoy as well with the TWB Summer Essentials mentioned above. For purchase and orders as well as other product collections, please visit Tupperware Brands Philippines Official Facebook Account.

What other products are a must-have in your summer bag? Let us know in the comments below!

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