Joan Cyril Abello

Why So Many Filipinos Lack Discipline

March 27, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 1 Comment

Filipinos are known to be disciplined abroad. Most OFWs tend to finish everything at work before the day ends; they are seen as courteous, refined, and well-mannered; and they carefully follow the rules of the company or community where they are in. This observation is based on the answers of the respondents to The Philippine Star’s How Disciplined Are Filipinos?

How disciplined Filipinos are

How about here in the Philippines? How disciplined are we Filipinos? You will know just by looking around. People ignoring the pedestrian lanes; jeepney drivers loading and unloading in the middle of the road; children tossing their candy wrappers everywhere; and so many more scenes around describing how disciplined we are. The question is, “why do so many Filipinos lack discipline?” [Read more…]

101 Facts You Should Know about the Philippines

March 18, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello Leave a Comment

Yes, the Philippines is the archipelago in Southeast Asia which is often visited for its beaches. It is also where strongest typhoon, Haiyan, landed in November 2013. However, there are more about this country. If you are a tourist who is planning to visit the Philippines soon, or a Filipino who wants to know more about your country, then spend some time to go through these facts about this tropical country. [Read more…]

100 Ways to Help the Poor

February 20, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello Leave a Comment

2015 is the “Year of the Poor” as declared by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). This is in relation to the theme of Pope Francis’ visit to the country last January, “Mercy and Compassion”. The Catholic leader encouraged the people to show real compassion to the needy by acting out of it. This means not just feeling pity for them, but taking actions to help in every way possible.

You do not need to be rich for you to be able to help the poor. Not at all times you need money to help them out. You can even do it with friends or an organization to minimize your expenses and at the same gather more assistance in your project. Moreover, you do not have to do this to a whole barangay. You can touch one life or family at a time. Here are 100 simple ways that you can do when compassion moves you to help the poor: [Read more…]

Promote Your Town in the Philippines for Free at FAQ.PH

February 18, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 1 Comment

Boracay, Palawan, Mayon Volcano, Chocolate Hills—these are just some of the popular tourist attractions in the Philippines that every Filipino should really be proud of. Many foreigners come here for our sunkissed beaches and rich natural resources. No wonder, our country is among the favorite destinations of American expats and other foreign retirees who want to spend the rest of their lives in a paradise-like environment. With this natural wealth, the Philippines could be one of the best countries to visit and even lived in. [Read more…]

How to Get Your Documents Notarized in the Philippines

February 11, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 1 Comment

Notarization is required in legal transactions especially with government agencies. If you need to submit a promisory note to your university, you must have your documents notarized. If you are going to travel abroad, you also need notarized papers. Therefore, you should know the following basic tips and steps of how documents are notarized in the Philippines. [Read more…]

How to Get a Police Clearance in the Philippines

February 10, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 14 Comments

Police clearance is required in many transactions. Many employers ask for police clearance along with other pertinent documents that show that an applicant has no criminal record and has a clean background. Also, this can be a used to replace a valid ID for identification purposes. This is also necessary for those who want to go abroad.

Here are some information that anyone who wants to get a police clearance in the Philippines must know. These will help them get the document easier. [Read more…]

How to Get a Postal ID in the Philippines

February 10, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 13 Comments

Postal ID is among the considered valid identification cards in the Philippines. It is used to verify the identification and postal address of the ID owner. This can be acquired easier compared to other government acceptable IDs, so many people apply for this. Nowadays, getting a Postal ID has become simpler and easier. For those who want to get their ID, here are the requirements and steps of the application process.

Where to apply for Postal ID

To get a Postal ID, applicants have to go to nearest Philippine Postal Corporation (Philpost) Office in their area. Usually, this is located at the local Municipal Office. [Read more…]

How to Get an NBI Clearance in the Philippines (Online Application)

February 9, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 33 Comments

Last year, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) improved the procedure of NBI Clearance application. With the NBI Online Application now available, applicants do not have to wait in long lines for many hours anymore.

Here are the steps of how to get an NBI clearance through online application in the Philippines: [Read more…]

How to Get a Digitized TIN Card with the BIR

February 9, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 111 Comments

Please read: Update as of July 11, 2015: It seems that the BIR is not already issuing a digitized TIN Card for taxpayers.

Recently, we processed a new application for registration of TIN for our new business, and the BIR has only issued us a TIN card that is printed on a cardboard. We also directly asked the OIC/Asst. RDO of RD 14-Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, and she confirmed to us that the BIR has already stopped the issuance of a digitized TIN Card.

According to this source, the BIR hopes to roll out by year 2016 an updated Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) card that will electronically store personal data and eventually have other uses. So as of now, we expect that the BIR will only issue a TIN card that is printed in a cardboard. The requirements are still the same. Take note that the TIN card is free.

One of the important government identification cards that Filipinos must get is the TIN (Tax Identification Number) ID. This is a valid card that will never expire. Therefore, this is convenient to have. Good news is, it is easy to get a TIN ID from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) office. Here are the steps for the application that anyone can easily follow.

Requirements

It is easy to get a TIN ID because there are a few requirements. Applicants should just bring their NSO Birth Certificate with them. Moreover, they need to bring at least one valid ID especially for those who have existing TIN already. [Read more…]

How to Get a Barangay Clearance in the Philippines

February 9, 2015 By Joan Cyril Abello 4 Comments

Before you can get a Postal ID or a Mayor’s Permit, you have to get a Barangay Clearance first. This is one of the documents that is in demand in transacting with government offices. Moreover, this is commonly requested for ID application, employment requirements, Affidavits, and other legal transactions.

This document certifies that the person is a good resident in a barangay and has a good moral character. It also signifies that the applicant does not have any negative record. No wonder, this is necessary in any official transaction.

Good thing is it does not take a while to process Barangay Clearance application in the Philippines. The procedure is simple and it is also affordable. [Read more…]