All you have to do is fill out the form, pay and wait for the document to be delivered to you. 

Two sites I can recommend are:

1. E-Census: https://www.ecensus.com.ph/Secure/OnlineApplication.aspx

2. NSO Help Line: https://nsohelpline.ph/order-now

I always get mine at E-Census web site because one of their accredited payment channel is BDO, which is hella convenient for me.

Step 1: Application Form

            Fill out the form and once done you will be provided with a Batch Request Number & Request Reference Number

Step 2: Payment

            You can either pay via online banking (which is what I always do) or pay via BDO ATM machine or go to the nearest BDO or UnionBank and provide the Batch or Request Reference Number

The fees are as follows:

Step 3: Delivery

            After payment, it will take 3-5 working days (Metro Manila) for the document to be delivered. You will receive a Dispatch Notification email to update you when the document is on its way. If in any case, you won't be able to receive the package personally or you opted to have it delivered in your office address, make sure to leave an authorization letter & a xerox copy of any valid ID so the guard on duty can receive it on your behalf.

I have not tried NSO Helpline yet - but based from their FAQ page, their fee is Php 350 but processing time is 2-3 working days. If you are ok with the extra Php 35 charge for a much faster processing time - then this one's for you.

SM Mall Business Center now accepts request for government documents and this is a good option if there is a SM mall near you. Their fee is Php 140 per copy plus an additional Php 20 for service fee. You have the option to pick up the document after 4-6 business days or have it delivered for a fee. 

Now if you are in a hurry to get a copy of your birth certificate and can't afford to wait for a few days delivery, then you can always go to the nearest Serbilis outlet to request one. The fee is also Php 140 and you can wait for the release of the document within the day.

You can visit this site: https://psa.gov.ph/civil-registration-services/walk-applications-serbilis-outlets to get more information on the steps & timeline of the whole process once there.

Anxiety was getting the better of me so I decided to meet my friend to get a new perspective in life. I asked her if we can try out this ramen place in Marikina - it seems so posh so we were curious if food is the same level as its place.

We were lucky enough to get a seat when we arrive at the place. A few minutes past and we realised a number of customers were already coming in & waiting for a table to be available. The place is quite small, with only around less than 10 tables to accommodate ramen-eaters.

They basically offer only 2 kinds of Ramen:

Chicken Paitan Ramen Php 158

Chicken Paitan Chashumen Php 178

Either you have it with rice or choose the spicy variant. If you are not up for Ramen, they offer other choices too like Gyoza, Karaage, etc. 

Ramen was bland at first - but after adding soy sauce - soup and all was delish. The eggs are salted and eventually we realised maybe we had to mix and delute the egg to add flavour to the soup. But that minor issue aside, everything on this bowl is great - from the texture of the noodles, to the pork meat, do the mushroom and the soup.

Serving potion is ok for one person - though it still depends on a person's appetite. 

Our meal as was also served in just a few minutes and server was very friendly & helped us understand what their menu was & what is best to order and try.

If you are around the Marikina area, I'd recommend this place if you suddenly crave for a ramen & eat it in peace. Place is not too crowded and very relaxing.

Visit their Facebook page if you want to know more information: https://www.facebook.com/happonramenhouse/.