My experience in applying for a Passport in Baguio is very unforgettable.... For the reason that I have been going in and out for many times... maybe 3-4 times.... But I probably wouldn't blame everything on the system or procedures of VFA... But maybe they could have a better system for that matter.
Let me first tell my story.. I and my father, who just turned senior citizen, tried to apply for passport. I have searched requirements of application in the internet and therefore made ready for the requirements. The process in VFA Baguio, one must first take a number as a means of having an appointment. The problem with this.. it takes a long period of time to wait before you get to go in (e.g early in the morning you get a number which is scheduled in the afternoon.) This may be forgiveable... anyway, since my father is a senior citizen, he is given a priority lane. Therefore I on the other hand had to wait for my given schedule. When my father went in: first process, someone checks the requirements of my father if it's complete. My father was asked to get a voter's certificate in the Comelec. With this reason, my father have to go back later on (I believe this problem would be reduced if their details of requirement is consistent in the internet and on the branches.)
When we came back in the afternoon, we then went in together as it was my schedule and he had the privilege as a priority. But when, I gave my requirements, they checked my name and found out I was enlisted as a DOST Scholar (Now this is another problem I should have dealt with long time ago.. maybe 10-15 years ago). I wasn't supposed to be a DOST scholar since I have not pursued my scholarship and with so many tedious process & requirements of DOST last 15 years, it wasn't very encouraging. I thought it was fixed before having not been reported to the DOST office, but alas!!! I was still enlisted and wasn't cleared of my name. Due to this problem I had to clear my name which again... had so many process and "etche bureche" things... frustrating indeed!!!
My father on the other hand, was able to pass the first process... but when he went on the next stage of processing, another person checks his documents if it was valid, etc... Alas! my Father's Marriage Certificate from the NSO had a problem, my grand father's name wasn't clear on the certificate of NSO (This I believe again could be fixed if at first process, they would have already checked it... secondly, it gives me NSO a very bad rating, being a required document in many transactions "how could it stand if details on the NSO documents are unclear?"). So they asked if there are other documents to make clear or support my father's document. My father had to take his old birth certificate with a clear name of his father, my grandfather. So he had to go back home again... Whereas I had to be busy clearing my name in DOST...
After my father took his birth certificate, he and my mother went back... and so all was good and was scheduled to get his passport after few weeks.
I on the other hand had to wait for 2 weeks to clear my name. By the way, I would advice to those who would apply for the first time to make sure of their requirements are complete... It would have also helped if the security guards know or understand the process of applying and the requirements.. or there should really be a clear instruction of requirements to take and what should be noted for on these requirements to give first time applicants not a very tedious process.
So after clearing my name, I had to go back and get a number again for appointment in the morning which I was scheduled in the afternoon. Then coming back in the afternoon, alas! my name is cleared then was passed on the next processing... Alas!!! My problem now is my NSO Birth Certificate... my father's name is unclear or can't be read clearly.... Argh!!! I was advised to get my certified true copy of BC at the Local Civil Registrar. I had one at home, but it was old... so I thought I could use it... therefore I had to postpone my schedule on the next day since time was not on my side.... When I went back the other day... I was then advised to get a new one.... So I had to go to the Local Civil Registrar... then again had to wait... The people there seem to be even have no plans in giving me ASAP... but still asked me if I wanted to wait... anyway, there were not much people around. (Here I'm so disappointed with government systems and procedures, how can asking for documents and others be so tedious and troublesome... ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES? but I wish these things would change....)
The good thing, I was able to get my Certified True Copy of BC about 4-5pm.. and I was allowed to directly go to the one who was processing my paper in the DFA... and to find out... I had supposed to be having a problem with my NSO Birth Certificate not being consistent on the record number with the Local Civil Registrar... ouch! Good thing, the Registrar gave a certificate on the change made... So still was able to go in and was scheduled to get a passport. Whew!
That's for my Application for Passport... but still I had to wait again for my NSO Birth Certificate to be amended or changed after 2-3 months, as I had to gave a copy of what the Registrar gave..
Well, that's my unforgettable experience on applying my passport for the first time!!!! Hope this gives a warning to new applicants for passport and probably give a glimpse of how tedious securing documents from government offices.....
Friday, October 18, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Comments on Globe Wimax as of September 2013
Well, Globe WiMax seem to be fairly well.... though I think, it's still at an early stage to judge... it's my second month now.... and no trouble yet.... I have applied for the Globe Wimax's 1 Mbps plan since in our location, DSL or lined-internet is not possible (for now, don't know when it would be possible)... PLDT nor Globe DSL can't reach our place.
One problem I've encountered though is with regarding to my hosting or maintenance of my own website. I develop or program my website so I really need to be connected with the internet. The thing is, Globe's connection seem to be having problem with godaddy's webhosting. At times, I am not able to connect nor access my own website, particularly those of that under godaddy's. Godaddy seem to have a list of banned IP addresses or blocked IP addresses and if those IP addresses seem to have issues and suspected to be doing illegal activities on their website, these IP addresses will be blocked. And if my understanding is right, Globe's IP addresses are usually shared among their customers. So even if you are not doing something illegal or suspicious activity and other accounts maybe doing something wrong you will be banned from accessing the particular sites. Well, it's a very complicated hard to understand.... but that's my own understanding.... in short, if you are a web developer, Globe's WiMax maybe needed to be thought of very carefully.
But, nevertheless, how I handle it still? I have some ways that I do to deal with this problem (that is when I can't access my own website). one thing I do is by simply re-plug off and wait for 10-20 seconds and plug-in the WiMax modem. If that doesn't work.... I also do "rebooting" the WiMax modem.... How to do this? you'll have to google (or search) how to go in or access the WiMax Modem.... it will be a little bloody looking for it as this will depend on what model the WiMax is.... usually Globe doesn't want their customers to do this.. as what I know (not sure though).... because customers might make some wrong configurations etc... So far, I only reboot the Globe Wimax when I encounter problem on accessing my website.... and it works.... but you also have to be patient... there was I time I thought, by rebooting, I can no longer access the net... nevertheless I just simply put it off then on again.... and wait.... alas... it's connected again... =D
Well that's just my early experience on the Globe if this goes on well... I'll probably recommend Globe WiMax over Smart MyBro even if Smartbro gives twice speed than Globe WiMax.... the problem with Smartbro is with their service.... and consistency of the speed of their internet.... With regards to the so called "Fair Use Policy".... I think Globe WiMax doesn't have that limit as compared to Smartbro's FUP.... But as I have said it's still early to judge.... so far? Globe WiMax is OK.... and for Smartbro? it's frustrating when they can not fulfill the promise given... and when you have to call them every after 2 months....
One problem I've encountered though is with regarding to my hosting or maintenance of my own website. I develop or program my website so I really need to be connected with the internet. The thing is, Globe's connection seem to be having problem with godaddy's webhosting. At times, I am not able to connect nor access my own website, particularly those of that under godaddy's. Godaddy seem to have a list of banned IP addresses or blocked IP addresses and if those IP addresses seem to have issues and suspected to be doing illegal activities on their website, these IP addresses will be blocked. And if my understanding is right, Globe's IP addresses are usually shared among their customers. So even if you are not doing something illegal or suspicious activity and other accounts maybe doing something wrong you will be banned from accessing the particular sites. Well, it's a very complicated hard to understand.... but that's my own understanding.... in short, if you are a web developer, Globe's WiMax maybe needed to be thought of very carefully.
But, nevertheless, how I handle it still? I have some ways that I do to deal with this problem (that is when I can't access my own website). one thing I do is by simply re-plug off and wait for 10-20 seconds and plug-in the WiMax modem. If that doesn't work.... I also do "rebooting" the WiMax modem.... How to do this? you'll have to google (or search) how to go in or access the WiMax Modem.... it will be a little bloody looking for it as this will depend on what model the WiMax is.... usually Globe doesn't want their customers to do this.. as what I know (not sure though).... because customers might make some wrong configurations etc... So far, I only reboot the Globe Wimax when I encounter problem on accessing my website.... and it works.... but you also have to be patient... there was I time I thought, by rebooting, I can no longer access the net... nevertheless I just simply put it off then on again.... and wait.... alas... it's connected again... =D
Well that's just my early experience on the Globe if this goes on well... I'll probably recommend Globe WiMax over Smart MyBro even if Smartbro gives twice speed than Globe WiMax.... the problem with Smartbro is with their service.... and consistency of the speed of their internet.... With regards to the so called "Fair Use Policy".... I think Globe WiMax doesn't have that limit as compared to Smartbro's FUP.... But as I have said it's still early to judge.... so far? Globe WiMax is OK.... and for Smartbro? it's frustrating when they can not fulfill the promise given... and when you have to call them every after 2 months....
BPI Online Trading
Recently I'm curious and want to try out the BPI Online Trading... I was able to try COL Financial (formerly CitisecOnline) along with my brother but that was history and that was just for a brief period... I'm not an expert though, just a beginner and try my chances in the BPI Online Trading.. I tried to apply through their online website https://www.bpitrade.com and one of the requirement is that, you have to have an account on their bank in order for you to fund your account in the BPI Trade.
At some point applying with them is easy, though you will have to visit their branches for other matters. Just following their instructions was great and not much hassle. Their employees are friendly and accommodating, well that's my experience on their branch here in Baguio City... Not sure with others though. After application, you will have to sign forms and they will have to send it to Manila that of those who are really in charge of the BPI Trading. And after approval, an email will be sent to you saying your application is now approved, and you will be given a BPISEC Account Code. At this point, I got confused on their procedure. I had to enroll my BPI Trade account on my BPI express online, which in their email, I found none my account number. I thought it was the BPISEC Account Code but alas, I couldn't enroll it.... So I thought, maybe my account number on my BPI itself. Tried it, but after waiting for 3 days, it didn't work.... so I had to go to their branch again where I found out... I really have to call them or go to their branch to know my account on BPI Trade... Well... perhaps it would have been best if they have included that clearly on their email. Nevertheless, it's a good measure of security. Just plainly a confusing instruction though.
Well... haven't tried trading yet but figured just want to share this, if someone likes to try BPI trade and maybe bump into the problem I had... Cheers! =D
At some point applying with them is easy, though you will have to visit their branches for other matters. Just following their instructions was great and not much hassle. Their employees are friendly and accommodating, well that's my experience on their branch here in Baguio City... Not sure with others though. After application, you will have to sign forms and they will have to send it to Manila that of those who are really in charge of the BPI Trading. And after approval, an email will be sent to you saying your application is now approved, and you will be given a BPISEC Account Code. At this point, I got confused on their procedure. I had to enroll my BPI Trade account on my BPI express online, which in their email, I found none my account number. I thought it was the BPISEC Account Code but alas, I couldn't enroll it.... So I thought, maybe my account number on my BPI itself. Tried it, but after waiting for 3 days, it didn't work.... so I had to go to their branch again where I found out... I really have to call them or go to their branch to know my account on BPI Trade... Well... perhaps it would have been best if they have included that clearly on their email. Nevertheless, it's a good measure of security. Just plainly a confusing instruction though.
Well... haven't tried trading yet but figured just want to share this, if someone likes to try BPI trade and maybe bump into the problem I had... Cheers! =D
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
troubleshooting Smartbro Canopy 2013
Greetings!
Just want to write this as one of reasons why at times Smartbro Canopy slows down....
Well this is just one and as of now, other reasons might be the current issue of the "Fair Use Policy". But what I will share would be another reason why your Smartbro Canopy might be still slow even when calling their Call Centers for days and nothing is happening....
Well, here's my case and it's actually the second time around it happened... The first was a long time ago.. perhaps two years before... and it happened again now, which never occurred to me at first....
I called the *1888 for days asking why still my net is slow at the first day of the month of August 2013.... and reading about the FUP issue, made me think the System of Smartbro is really busted or with a glitch (which made my previous post).... after a week without any solution and them not sending their technicians.... I decided to apply for Globe WiMax instead since, PLDT DSL and lined internet seem to be of no avail in our location.... Good thing a Globe Agent was patient enough to give my location a try... since previously they wouldn't take my case... which I believe wrote about it too the last time...
So after being connected with Globe WiMax, the net was good... although I must say... my net was only at 1 Mbps... but it's good... But surety I will continue to monitor it... if it's really good....
Then suddenly I checked my Smartbro line, alas!!!! My cable or the wire connected to the canopy antenna is wet in the inside... causing at the edge of the cable or the end of the cable connected to their power adaptor is short circuited or kind of burned up! don't know the technical terms so I'll just describe it as what I know it looks like... and I just remembered this happened way back years.... So I called out *1888 again telling of the situation... and still, their protocols ..... =.= ..... I hate it when they ask me to wait for 24 hours again.. but no can do... the CSR told me that my previous reports or complains wasn't closed yet, so they have to close first my previous case before they send their techs..... *AAAH!!! can't believe it after a week of no output or resolution???? .... =.=
Oh well, might as well give a try and have patience and let's see if changing my busted cables and adaptors will do the trick.... but I think it is.... as it was the same situation we had before...
So that's one reason why one's net on Smartbro Canopy might be slowed down and not always because of the FUP.... just saying.... but if my net will be still slowed down after they've changed it?
Well I think it's a bye bye Smartbro.... It's useless using a System that is not doing what it's supposed to do....
Just want to write this as one of reasons why at times Smartbro Canopy slows down....
Well this is just one and as of now, other reasons might be the current issue of the "Fair Use Policy". But what I will share would be another reason why your Smartbro Canopy might be still slow even when calling their Call Centers for days and nothing is happening....
Well, here's my case and it's actually the second time around it happened... The first was a long time ago.. perhaps two years before... and it happened again now, which never occurred to me at first....
I called the *1888 for days asking why still my net is slow at the first day of the month of August 2013.... and reading about the FUP issue, made me think the System of Smartbro is really busted or with a glitch (which made my previous post).... after a week without any solution and them not sending their technicians.... I decided to apply for Globe WiMax instead since, PLDT DSL and lined internet seem to be of no avail in our location.... Good thing a Globe Agent was patient enough to give my location a try... since previously they wouldn't take my case... which I believe wrote about it too the last time...
So after being connected with Globe WiMax, the net was good... although I must say... my net was only at 1 Mbps... but it's good... But surety I will continue to monitor it... if it's really good....
Then suddenly I checked my Smartbro line, alas!!!! My cable or the wire connected to the canopy antenna is wet in the inside... causing at the edge of the cable or the end of the cable connected to their power adaptor is short circuited or kind of burned up! don't know the technical terms so I'll just describe it as what I know it looks like... and I just remembered this happened way back years.... So I called out *1888 again telling of the situation... and still, their protocols ..... =.= ..... I hate it when they ask me to wait for 24 hours again.. but no can do... the CSR told me that my previous reports or complains wasn't closed yet, so they have to close first my previous case before they send their techs..... *AAAH!!! can't believe it after a week of no output or resolution???? .... =.=
Oh well, might as well give a try and have patience and let's see if changing my busted cables and adaptors will do the trick.... but I think it is.... as it was the same situation we had before...
So that's one reason why one's net on Smartbro Canopy might be slowed down and not always because of the FUP.... just saying.... but if my net will be still slowed down after they've changed it?
Well I think it's a bye bye Smartbro.... It's useless using a System that is not doing what it's supposed to do....
Monday, August 12, 2013
How to save files in a FAKE iPHONE 4S as of August 2013
Recently my mother was fooled buying a iPHONE 4S.... at first glanced the iPHONE 4S looks exactly as it is... but as I continued to handle and looked into it... I wondered why the camera has a low resolution.... I tried looking for settings... alas!!! there is not much settings... and as I continue to explore it the more I am resolved it was a fake iPHONE 4S....
Nevertheless the video player is quite something or perhaps the display is pretty cool on display. but still of course I wouldn't recommend such fake phone.... But if you guys also have been fooled.... here's just one tip in saving files in the fake phone... which says 64GB but actually just a 4GB capacity...
searching from the net is really tedious but perhaps sharing in this blog would better benefit others... so with regards to saving file in the phone. simply put-off the phone and then re-start it. you will be brought in an option, one to indicate to charge, while another saying "U-disk"... select that option then automatically the computer will detect the phone's memory SD or whatever... usually a fake iPHONE 4S has no manual nor a box... so surely you will need to search other's experiences and usual comments or advices from others... So here's just some shared knowledge I too received from others.
Nevertheless the video player is quite something or perhaps the display is pretty cool on display. but still of course I wouldn't recommend such fake phone.... But if you guys also have been fooled.... here's just one tip in saving files in the fake phone... which says 64GB but actually just a 4GB capacity...
searching from the net is really tedious but perhaps sharing in this blog would better benefit others... so with regards to saving file in the phone. simply put-off the phone and then re-start it. you will be brought in an option, one to indicate to charge, while another saying "U-disk"... select that option then automatically the computer will detect the phone's memory SD or whatever... usually a fake iPHONE 4S has no manual nor a box... so surely you will need to search other's experiences and usual comments or advices from others... So here's just some shared knowledge I too received from others.
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