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Tips on how to book for a DFA passport appointment

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From reddit, I learned to always use incognito mode in accessing the system so as to prevent further issues down the line. Here's a screenshot from a kind redditor: So here's how the DFA online appointment system works: The system adds new slots around 12NN and 9PM. Every hour the system refreshes slots from unsuccessful transactions. Be quick because these slots are filled quickly, but these don't necessarily mean Booked - only Reserved for another 20-30 minutes. You can visit this page to check for  available dates for passport application and renewal appointments. Common issue/s: Due to time constraint users tend to commit input errors, some of which are the Province and City/Municipality fields. Use the ones reflected on your birth certificate - your place of birth to be specific. Most users input their current address instead of the latter. And although this can be corrected on your appointment, it's better to double-check for possible encoding errors. Note that P...

Earn money from home, answer online surveys!

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Earning money may not be that easy, but it is possible! All you need is a smartphone and the internet. If you are connected to the internet through WIFI or even data, you can earn from the safety of your home. While it isn’t really easy earning money online, it is possible. It can be frustrating, though. Especially when you get scammed online and work for nothing. But I have done this for a couple of years and I’ve been paid for each survey I successfully completed. Earn from these online survey platforms 1. Toluna 2. YouGov 3. iPanelonline 4. Mobrog Mobrog has a ‘Search for a survey!’ button which sends users to different surveys, when clicked. Everything you need to know about these online survey platforms Things you need to consider Before landing a survey, you will be asked with initial questions to check if you’re the target audience of it. You need to have patience, because the availability of surveys will vary from time to time. You need to be truthful in answering preliminary...

How you can avoid getting scammed on Carousell

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Quick tips for buyers: Do Google image search for profile photo and item listings. Verified icons aren’t trustworthy on Carousell. Don’t easily fall for those useless blue icons. Check reviews from buyers and sellers. Take note of sketchy reviews. If you have time, check the profiles of these sketchy users. Check who they follow and their followers. Recently created accounts can be dummy users. Check listing description carefully. Compare suspicious items with other similar listings. If it’s too good to be true, it might cost you. If you want to learn more, READ on. Victims of online scams are on the rise There have been 869 online scam cases reported by the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group from March to September 2020. Now, with the end of the pandemic out of sight in the country, the number of victims just keeps on increasing. You can add me to that growing list. Tips to avoid getting scammed: When you find an item you want to buy, go directly to the seller’s profile page. Take note of th...

Cashed in from BPI to a wrong GCash number? Here is the solution!

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For context, I mistakenly loaded 500 to a different GCash number from my BPI mobile account. How did I fix that? First of all, you need to have the GCash Loading Confirmation email sent by BPI. You will be needing all of the information to complete this process.  GCash Loading Confirmation email sent by BPI 1. Open your GCash app. Go to your profile page by tapping on the Profile tab. 2. On your profile page, tap on "Help." 3. Tap on the "Submit a Ticket" card. 5. Fill in all required information.  On the concern category select "Cash In" and then "I cashed in to a wrong number."  Input fields will be updated depending on your concern category. 6. Complete all required information: Explain your concern. Include all the details related to the transaction to help speed up our investigation. Registered Email Address Sender's Number Wrong Recipient's Number Correct Recipient's Number Date of Transaction Did you receive the GCash Reference...

Help! (02)795-2500 is calling me

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  So, this number called you recently?  And because you're an introvert (like me) who doesn't want to answer unexpected calls the call would end up unanswered? Don't worry. It's just BPI offering a loan or something. I've answered one of their calls before and rejected the offer kindly. It was months ago so I have forgotten the number. And just recently the number appeared on my phone, calling. I left it ringing until it became a missed call. I went on the internet to seek the answer. I typed the number on the search bar and boom!  I recalled and realized BPI was calling yet again to offer loans.  You may or may not answer the call. If you do, you can decide for yourself to apply for a loan, or not. Hope this helped you today!

How to fix “Invalid Payment Details” error when paying for your PSA Serbilis using your BDO mobile app

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 Have you encountered the following error when paying for your PSA Serbilis using your BDO mobile? "Invalid Payment Details" is displayed after proceeding with the payment for PSA Serbilis using BDO mobile app I did. And it was annoying. Luckily I watched a Youtube video and there I discovered my mistake.  So, here’s to help those who might encounter the same issue. Here’s how you can fix the problem. On the Bills Payment Screen: BDO Mobile App Bills Payment Screen 1. Make sure that all required fields are filled in. Note: You can leave “Remarks” blank. 2. Double check the “Pay this Company/Biller” field. It should be “PSA SERBILIS (UNISYS)". 3. Double check the “Pay From” field. Make sure that the account has enough balance to proceed with the transaction. 4. Double check the “Amount” field. PHP 330.00 is for Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates (per copy) while PHP 430.00 is for CENOMAR (per copy). 5. Fill in Subscriber Name. It can be “PSA Birth Certificate”...

How to send E-load to PayMaya or GCASH using your BPI app

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Please take note of the following before proceeding: You should already have a verified GCash or PayMaya account. You should have the BPI app installed in your smartphone. Steps: Open your BPI mobile app and log in using your credentials: 2.  Go to Payments/Load > Load E-Wallet: 3. Select the account you want your load to come from. 4. Select E-Wallet by clicking on the icon shown: Clicking on the icon will allow users to select E-Wallet account Shows the different E-Wallet accounts 5. Fill in Reference number (this is your GCASH/PAYMAYA number). 6. Fill in Load amount. (Note: P 500 is the minimum load amount for GCASH and Paymaya). 7. Fill in Notes if needed 8. Click Next to proceed to Step 2 of 3 - Verifying transaction using OTP. 9. Confirm transaction by verifying OTP which will be sent to your enrolled BPI phone number. (No screenshot for this). "Load e-wallet was successful!" will be displayed after the transaction has been successful. 10. A Confirmation email will b...

Top tips to jumpstart your 2020 job hunting

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Photo by  rawpixel  on  Unsplash Happy New Year everyone! With the start of 2020 I know some of you are also starting new things. Some might even look for new jobs. And if you're looking for one right now you are in the right place because this blog post will discuss about tips on job hunting. Let's jump right into it. Before looking for a new job: DO NOT leave your current job if you have not found a new one yet. But in my own experience I needed to resign from my previous job because it did not give me the urgency to find a new one. It only made me procrastinate more. But that's just me. Seriously, if you are planning to leave your job before finding your next one make sure you have enough savings that you can use when you're already unemployed. Now onto the job hunting: 1. When looking for job roles to apply for always check if all the job requirements match with your experience and skills. Don't just click the apply button and wonder why y...

BLOCKED from your BPI Express Account? Here is the solution

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This happened when I was in Puerto Princesa (not that you need to know about that but it is important that you know where I was at that time). We were on a vacation with 4 of my college friends. While chilling in our room I logged in on my BPI Express Online account to check if a particular transaction happened (note that this was payday so you get the idea right?). I logged in using my old Sony Ericsson phone which was a hand-me-down from my sister. Yeah, it’s old. I filled in my username and password (which was incorrect). The page loaded my request. But because of – I don’t know – my phone or the internet connection I decided to click the login button more than once just to make sure I did what I was supposed to do. Unfortunately, the BPI online app received the transaction but my phone (or the internet) was so slow to even notify me with my failed login attempt. I remember clicking the login button one-to-many times out of annoyance. I need to chec...