5/5/14

What an unexpected productive day! I've set this day to get at least 1 work requirement but I ended up getting more and even doing personal chores.

I woke up early at 5 am and didn't even feel sleepy despite struggling to get some sleep. Left home early as I expected the long lines for the jeep which did not fail. I was still able to reach my destination at around 7 am which was a new place for me. It was at the main office of the NBI where I am supposed to get my clearance. I wasn't surprised by the long lines but for people who applied online like me, I was directed to the payment already which was composed of both online and walk-in applicant which meant queuing in a long line. I was worried that it would still take me a long day but to my surprise, I got to the next step within 45 minutes and finished the entire process for an hour and 15 minutes at least! Though I still have to return because I got a hit, I don't expect it to be as stressful since all I need to do is show up and claim it.

I made my way back to Makati and headed straight to my old office to inquire about my BIR forms. Unfortunately, the HR was absent but it was nice to see some old faces again. I got to the mall at lunch time so after having a quick meal, I decided to try my luck in getting an SSS ID which I've wanted for quite some time for ID purposes. The line was a bit long but manageable I've already filled up the application form before I went. I was surprised to find out that it was free for first time applicants which is nice because this wasn't a part of my budget. Since I finished quite early, I decided to try my luck at the BIR to verify my RDO. I initially went to the wrong one as I thought I would be in 49 but I was told I was registered at 48 which was at the floor below. I immediately accomplished the required forms to change my RDO to 50 and that was it!

I got to apply for an NBI clearance, SSS ID and change my RDO at the BIR which is a huge deal to me!