DOST Scholar's Final Clearance

A brief guide on getting our freedom fellow scholars!

On  getting your Final Clearance from DOST (dated May 2012)...

• Have a copy of your Certificate of Employment from your employers. Your total years of working experience should be the same as with some long you enjoyed your scholarship.
• As for my case, I went to DOST NCR Regional Office in Taguig. I entered the first gate (I think it's Gate #4) along A. Bonifacio Ave. coming from Gen. Santos Ave. Then just ask the guard at the entrance gate on how to go to the DOST-SEI office.
• At the new SEI building, ask also the guard on the entrance on what room to submit your papers.
• At the forefront of the room is the receiving section, just ask the lady that you are to claim your final clearance. Just make sure you have your Certificate of Employment photocopied and bring along any proof of identification. After filling out a form, validating your records and submitting the requirements, you will then be asked to go back after 5 working days to claim your final clearance
• Follow-up first by calling their office before going back, just to make sure they are already there.
• They will be giving you three letter, one each for the following offices - Bureau of Immigration, Department of Foreign Affairs and National Bureau of Investigation.

Bureau of Immigration (dated September 2012)...

• There has been a memorandum released by DOJ last June 2012 stating to lift the ban on DOST Scholars from travelling abroad leisurely. You may call BOI through their hotline to verify if your name has been lifted from the watch list, just to double check; though I talked to someone on the hotline and asked me to go to their Intramuros office to verify since their system is not working perfectly.
• (update) I called up their hotline to finally ask for what to do to assure my flawless exit at the immigration and was advised to go to their main office in Intamuros, Manila... 
  Upon entering the main entrance turn right and go to Window #11 to submit your original clearance from DOST. They will be giving you a number then be seated while waiting for your number to be called. After waiting for about 30 minutes, my number was called at Window #10 and my clearance was returned with a stamp stating I have no derogatory records. The lady told me that it’s all okay now and just present the stamped clearance at the immigration.
  
  
  
  

Department of Foreign Affairs...

• When I renewed my passport last January 2012, I swiftly passed all the steps without being blocked or asked any letter from DOST.
• I also read some blogs that there is a special step wherein you need to present your clearance, perhaps this applies to new applications or maybe my name was not listed (?) or the verifying officer made some mistakes on the process.

National Bureau of Investigation (dated September 2012)...

• Go to the NBI Head Office along Taft Ave., Manila. Enter their main gate along Taft Ave then get a visitor's pass on the reception.
• Tell them you are to submit your final clearance from DOST. They should tell you on how to go to the GSD (General Services Division). It was on the 3rd floor of the main building in the middle of the compound.
• Don't forget to bring the original copy of your clearance and it's photocopy plus an ID.
• The GSD office is to your left when you reached 3rd floor either by elevator or stairs.
• Present the mentioned requirements at the receiving table right infront the office's doorsteps.
• Rest assured it has been processed right away. I haven't acquired yet for my NBI Clearance so can't confirm on how long will it take to clear my name.

Hope this helps! Feel free to comment if there are any changes.

Social Security ID Application

Last Tuesday (September 18, 2012), I applied for the first time for my Social Security ID (or SSS ID). Here are the steps I dealt with:

1. Searched the contact number of the nearest SSS branch office from my home.
2. Call them and asked the procedures on SSS ID application.
3. As advised, I went to the SSS Branch Office (Olivarez Plaza, Binan, Laguna) at around 7am to queue for the number (written on top of your Form E-6 so you need to re-write everything if you downloaded the form online). At this specific branch, they only entertain the first 100-150 applicants per day and they distribute numbers as early as 7am though the office starts at 8am. I arrived 7:10am and got #47.
4. I waited outside the office until my number to be called. They are calling numbers by tens and the frequency of calls are made after every 50 minutes. 
5. My number was called at around 10:45am then once inside we were still in a line (standing) for Step1: ID Validation. Bring at least 2 Valid IDs (you may see the list of accepted IDs from their site). As for me, I presented my passport and PRC ID.
6. I finished Step1 at around 11:30am then immediately proceeded to Step2: Data Capture. On this step, you will be taken for your headshot (no required attire whatsoever) and will be asked to present again your IDs. Luckily, they have 12nn-1pm lunch break and I was a victim of that. Knowing that I might be the next one to be called, I stayed on my seat. The step resumed at around 12:50pm and I was then called; finishing the entire process at around 1pm.
7. Wait, wait and wait for 6 months to 1 year before your ID to be delivered on your doorstep.

To processing time might be different on other branches as I have an officemate also took the same ID application at Cainta Branch - she arrived 9am (got #72) and finished by 11:45pm.

the Measles that hit me

Here are the day-to-day account of my experience with this viral infection which I don't know (and wouldn't know) where did I got from..

Day 0 (Sunday) - The Start. After I took a bath on the evening, I immediately noticed some rashes on the body. I just disregarded them as a belief that they would soon fade away the next day.

Day 0 (Monday) - The Prelude. I went to the office and even played badminton with my office mates. At the shower room, I once again notice the spread of rashes from the body to my back and now up to my arms! I was already alarmed by this time and asked my fellows what possibly is it. I rejected the fact that it is measles since I already got one (German Measles) when I was in High School. So I went home hoping the fact that they are an allergy. By the way, this time I felt feverish but paracetamol just took that away easily.

Day 1 (Tuesday) - The Revelation. I woke up really hot, my temperature then was 39.3C. Everyone panicked in the house as this is almost near 40C. I then immediately took Acetaminophen (650mg) to reduce my fever, as we ran out of paracetamol in the house and it was early morning. I head back to sleep right after and after 2 hours I was like bathing on my sweat! Wow, that medicine is really effective! Feeling much better and with the claim of Acetaminophen of 8 hours effectivity, I agreed to go to see a doctor. From there, I had a confirmation that I have measles. Yes, but no. It has been brought out to my knowledge that Measles (also known a Rubeola) is different from German Measles (aka Rubella); the former being the worse. No medicine or cure for it, only paracetamol to maintain the fever low; and lots and lots of water intake - 3 to 4 liters of water a day. And the good news for me, I would be in bed rest for one week! It ain't a vacation but indeed it is an escape from work with pay!

Day 2-3 (Wednesday to Thursday) - The Climb to the Climax. The next two days were literally boring! I had fever which doesn't lower to 39C (usually at 39.5C, the maximum also). I just usually go to sleep whenever I feel to. I can't watch TV for long and can't even stare since it would just worsen my dizziness. But with all these, luckily, I can eat by myself, I can walk alone, and weirdly, I don't feel hot at all and would wonder "how in the world my fever is that high?!" Lastly, on these days, the rashes continue to invade my whole body - from my scalp to my feet, literally everywhere! They were not itchy after all, thankfully! So I was really red on these days.

Day 4 (Friday) - The Improvement and the Setbacks. Finally my fever went down to lower 38C and generally felt nothing at all. I was now able to use laptop again, and can stare at the TV longer. Also saw some rashes starting to turn into brown, which is the phase before disappearing. But also on this day I started feeling aches on my muscles joints - wrists, elbows, knees and ankles.

Day 5-6 (Saturday to Sunday) - The Healing. I went back to the doctor to check on my cough which started last Thursday and to complain my muscle aches. Well, I really don't like how that doctor explains; anyways, the muscles pains were just normal as I am ill affecting my whole body. Now, majority of my rashes are turning brown and noticeably some are disappearing already. Plus, my dry hard cough eventually subsides after the intake of the medicine my doctor advised.

Day 6-7 (Monday to Tuesday) - The Finale. My muscle joints are back to normal and my skin started to clear again! It feel so normal now but haven't go back to work yet as I'm still contagious due to the (still) presence of some rashes. Hopefully, within the day all of these will clear up and will leave no scars...

The Devil Inside

Just watched this movie and it really scared me to grasp my whole body steadily. Up until outside of the movie house, I am still carried away with how the story of the film went. All the while I thought it was a true story, not until I searched it on the net. For me, the set-up and the exorcism story here wasn't that familiar, especially the transfer of spirit possession from one body to another.

From the net, I sought several negative comments about the film. I guess what made this film effective for me is that I never knew that this was only a fictional film and I believed every stunts of it.

facebook timeline

Finally just tonight I finally decided to turn my facebook profile into timeline format. Why? Because I saw my mom's profile more updated than mine. The picture on top is my chosen cover photo. The aspect ratio of it is 850px by 315px. It exactly fit there, need to search for it though as facebook doesn't have info on the exact size. The picture says the places I've been into here in the Philippines. I just don't know if it's complete but more likely it's 90% complete. Why I chose this? It's because I love to travel and I think it's one of my passions!

This Means War

Thus movie is exhiliratingly fun and wacky! The tandem of Reese, Chris and Tom made the film even more exciting. I think they did click all together. Plus, the story is uniquely crafted that all the viewers on the cinema were umanimously laughing their hearts out. A must watch movie for me that made my every penny worth it.

caught on tape!

Thought of sharing this video clip wherein I was caught by a camera on a local Television show on one of their news segment. I was then filing for my passport renewal (January20, 2012). I really didn't noticed or felt the camera was directly on my back not until a former colleague sent me an SMS that night saying I was on TV. To my delight, I did searched it on the TV network's website and here it is.

Though it was just my back and sides captured, I AM STILL PROUD that I was featured on TV! (okay, the topic was not directly me but that was me on the main picture of the segment!)

It was truly indeed a rare chance in one's lifetime!

i love nature!

Watching this video makes me smile even if it is over and over again and again!

I just feel that this flick really made and impact on how the world is so beautiful!

For that, I am loving National Geographic Channel and Discovery Channel, I am not a nerdy though!

cautious sign

I saw this sticker of a radio station ad on a rented public utility van with route from Legazpi City, Albay to Donsol, Sorsogon in the Philippines...

"MANIACS ARE PROHIBITED"

on pre-employment requirements

Just this last week, I took the liberty on applying some papers for my pre-employment requirements...

First stop, NBI Clearance. I went to NBI Office in Alabang located on the second floor of a certain building in the middle of Public Market. Damn! It was so hot in there! My sweat is dripping like a not fully closed faucet. Mine was just a renewal so I think some steps were skipped. I arrived there at around 0930H and finished past 1030H. It was faster than expected! Fairly smooth flow and instructions were everywhere there. Moreover, I guess fixers would be eliminated with the SOPs that they are implementing. Good job!

Second stop, BIR Form 1905. This form is needed when you are transferring from one RDO to another. So I went to BIR South Makati Office, located just near the Manila Peninsula Hotel along Makati Avenue. It was on the 5th floor, well I forgot the name of the building but it was just on the same building as with Pag-ibig; maybe you can try searching the net. During my walking ventures, the scorching heat of the sun really perspires me a lot and dried down my throat! Well, I need to keep on going since I am in time-constraint day. I just went there to ask for something and I am very glad that people there are accommodating; there is a front desk inside the office that entertains questions, not to mention the guard on the entrance that could also give you hint on where to go.

Third stop, SM Megamall for ID pictures and lunch. So far everything is in sync with my schedule. This is so very accomplishing to me! But before I go to Megamall, I dropped by SM Makati Foodcourt to buy some refreshing drinks courtesy of Quickly! I ordered Taro Taro and it was good! Someone recommended it to me so I did give it a shot. No hindrances, approve! Back to Megamall, I just had my existing picture scanned instead of taking another picture which I think won't be a good idea since I feel like I'm already haggard. At picturecity, it costs 85 pesos per 6pcs of one size; I needed 2x2 and 1x1 sizes so I paid 170 pesos (crap!). While waiting for the pictures to be ready, I ate at Yoshinoya. I ordered their Power Meal which costs around 140 bucks. I liked their beef rice toppings and the red iced tea but I didn't finished gulping their soup, I just hate how it tastes! Plus the coffee jelly isn't that fit to the meal at all but I still finished it anyways.

Fourth and last stop, BPI Julia Vargas branch. From Megamall, I just walked the stretch of Julia Vargas Street to Global Antel Bldg where sits this BPI branch on the ground floor. Here I spent almost one hour for my new payroll account application. It was kinda tedious waiting and the couch doesn't fit all people on the waiting list. Anyways, I am thankful that the teller considered my only Government ID on hand (PRC ID); the notes on their premises states that you need to present at least two.

Although I was late by about an hour on my finish time, I felt that my day was successful having all these offices spent on just one day; and I didn't have to wake up too early and being at home at an earlier time.

Planning should always have extensions or allowances for some unlucky things that might happen. And also you should always be wary of your time when on the road to meet all your appointments.

I Ran for our Mother Earth

Last weekend was my scheduled run for the month of April, the NatGeo Earth Day Run 2011. I was excited for this event considering that it has the same organizer with Condura Skyway Marathon and it was promoted by one of my favorite channels - National Geographic; not to mention that the route organizer is Coach Rio!

Here are some of my feedbacks and observations on the said race, both nice and cruelsome...

We were expecting difficulty on parking spaces due to what we had experienced on our last run - Run United Leg1 2011. But to our luck, we got a legal space just a couple of walk from the starting line. By the way, this race got over 10,000 registrants so most likely it has the same number of runners with Run United.

It was my first time to see a fireworks display right before the race. Somehow it made me amaze and brought up the metabolism within me. Nice job!

A simple announcement lead to confusion to many: "All runners please proceed to the starting line!" I am running for 10k and when we got to the starting line, throngs of people are already there, it was very crowded then! I think organizers should also think and be wary of the announcements that they will be releasing.

Hydration stations were pretty sufficient and traffic flow were strictly implemented on motorists. Just a no-no of scattered plastic cups along the way. We even noticed sponges along EDSA flyover from Kalayaan to Buendia when we are on our way home; please protect also our flyovers!

I was a bit disappointed with this race, why? there are no loot bags! We cannot deny the fact that most of race participants do expect on the giveaways after finishing the race; included here are the booths and program to entertain the numbing muscle pains of the runners. Well, I just stick on my mind that I was able to help other people/specie/our Earth.

On more thing! Having no timing chip for both 3k and 5k races made me think of the whereabouts of their registration fee. It was quite expensive huh! They used bar codes instead, roughly, this would just create inaccurate results.

Over-all, I am happy in joining this race. Maybe not plainly due to the race itself but because of my peers I am with.

For the race info and results, you may visit this link: http://www.natgeorun.com/2011/

jeepney acts

unang eksena:

iisang dyaryo, lima ang nagbabasa!

may isang mamang nagbabasa ng dyaryo,

at nakikibasa dito ay ang mamang nasa kanan nito, ang mamang nasa kaliwa nya at ang katabi nito sa kaliwa, at ang mamang nasa tapat nya!

AYOS!

pansin ko lang ang mga lalaki ang madalas kong mapansing nakikibasa sa mga katabi nila, ang ibig sabihin ba nito na ang mga lalaki ang likas na mas chismoso kaysa sa mga babae???

pangalawang eksena:

may babaeng pumara ng aming jeep,

pagsakay nya at bago pa man sya umupo ay nagtanong sya sa isang ale

"SUCAT PO BA ITO?"

sabay iling ng ale...

hala! e ang laki ng signboard ng jeep na SUCAT!

syempre nalito ang litong ale dahil mali ang isinagot sa kanya ng absent-minded na ale!

SAKIT SA ULO!!!

it's me!

it's my first blog so why don't i introduce myself first..hhmmm, where do i start? i don't know! haha!

why kosherkitkit? kosher is the adjective that i used during my cadetship times on my first work.they let us think of an adjective that starts the same with our first name.kosher is synonymous to apt pr appropriate.so this means i want to act appropriately all the times, whenever i am.so ideal to hear but that is what i am aiming for myself. i want to be a friend of many and i don't want to be an enemy to others. kitkit is my childhood nick. especially when i'm in the province, they usually fond of calling me that, though my real name is far better than that! haha!

you would know more about me when you read my other write-ups. i am planning to post almost anything i wanted to. it depends what pops out of my mind.

hope you'll enjoy your stay here!