This article explains the process of using online tools for your ePassport application. If you are a Filipino living in Japan whose area of domicile falls under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, or are seeking to apply a passport for the first time (babies born in Japan, for instance), or are planning […]
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Last Name To Give A Child If The Parents Are Unmarried
“What the last name should a child use when the parents are unmarried?” This is a common question particularly among single mothers for three different cases. First, this is asked by single moms who may have given their maiden last name to an illegitimate child but now wants the child to use the biological father’s […]
Requirements and Steps On How TO Get Drivers License In Japan
The steps and documents required from an OFW in application for driver’s license in Japan. Living and working abroad would also mean you have to be practical and independent. From the simplest household chores, driving yourself to work, up to the very dramatic situation of taking care of yourself in time of sickness, they all […]
Steps and Requirements On How To Apply For NBI Clearance Online
Need an NBI Clearance for a job? Before you go out and get one, take note that the NBI Clearance Processing is already implementing a strict “No Appointment No Entry Policy” for all applicants. This means that you will need to use the internet so you can register online and get an appointment date. Here’s […]
How to Apply For an ACR-I Card in The Philippines
If you are a foreigner in the Philippines and you are wondering how to obtain an alien certificate registration or more commonly known as ACT Identity card (ACR I-card), then you should read on. To begin with, an ACR-I card is the replacement for the ACR issued to registered aliens. This new card is microchip-based […]
Savings Account Options For Kids In The Philippines
Opening a separate saving account for your child is always a good idea. This way, you can save money for their future and you can also teach them early lessons about the importance of proper money management. So what are the available options and requirements for opening children’s savings accounts in the Philippines? Read on […]
How To Open A BDO Kabayan Savings Account
If you are working as an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and you want to send money to the Philippines via a bank account, one of the ways to do that is by using Banco De Oro (BDO)’s Kabayan Savings account. Sending money can be cheap and fast compared with other remittance channels. Also, you can […]
How To File A Petition To Remove Your Name From Immigration Blacklist
What happens when you get blacklisted with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration? Is there still a way to get your name removed from the list? This article aims to explain the causes and consequences of being blacklisted and, most importantly, what you can do to clear your name. First and foremost, you can get blacklisted […]
Things To Do If Your Philippine Passport Expires While You’re Working Overseas
As we all await the implementation of the government initiative to stretch the Passport validity to 10 years, everyone should still observe the current validity period of 5 years. But what happens in case your passport expires while you are still working overseas? Read on and we will share some tips for you. Before Your […]
Guide On How To Process Passport For The First-Timer Applicants
Thinking of traveling abroad for work or pleasure? Having your own passport is one of the most basic requirements for you to do that. So just in case you still don’t have your passport and you are interested to get one, here are the needed steps for first-time passport applicants: Personal Appearance First, you need […]