The other Friday I called NSO Helpline {737 1111} and ordered my birth certificate copy, as it is one of the requirements for my passport renewal and amendment. I paid the fees {P330ea} of P660 over Metrobank counter the following Monday, and yesterday afternoon I received the authenticated copies.

As soon as I received the copies, I went to DFA Online Appointment Page, and applied. This morning I got a reply from them:

So happy about it, at least I don’t have to fall in the queue. If I’d finish early, I’ll try to get the laptop memory that my husband asked me to buy.

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