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In preparation for our year-end trip, Ate Gera and I went to NSO and the Post Office after bringing Johann to school.

May I just say that the traffic in the Timog-EDSA intersection is just horrendous!?!? I was stuck in there for 30 minutes. Buti na lang di slow si Ate, literally and figuratively.

I just told her to walk along East Ave since she will get there faster than our car would. I gave her instructions on where to go and what to do. In a couple of hours, she already got her birth certificate. Serbilis talaga! It beats having to pay P300 for a 5 day processing period through Teleserve.

While she was at the Census Office, Javi and I went to the Post Office along NIA road to get Ate's application for a Postal ID. I heard it was the easiest to get among all government-issued IDs. The sign said we need to get the form, supply 3pcs 2x2 picture, get a Community Tax Certificate, submit a copy of the Birth Certificate and have it notarized. Jusko ang dami. Just for the ID, I'd have to shell around P800.

When I told the attendant that the application was for my yaya, she told me that the postman can serve as the guarantor in the application. The postman will just have to pick up the completed form, pictures and CTC at our house. Wala na daw ibang kailangan. Sana naman.

I'm sure our "kartero" is expecting a very nice Christmas gift this year.

So far, these agencies haven't given us any hassle. Up next in our list, DSWD Clearance and DFA appointment.

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