Tag: Makati

How to Get a PWD ID in Makati City (Plus MAC Home Visit Process)
Getting a PWD ID in Makati City has many benefits especially if one has expensive maintenance meds to buy regularly. But navigating local government processes adds to the burdens as PWDs. If you live in Makati and need to apply for a Person With Disability (PWD) card, this guide covers things you need to know — including details from an actual home visit experience from the Makati Action Center (MAC).

I’ll do my best to share exact step-by-step processes, the updated requirements, and a handy tool to help you calculate your discounts once your PWD ID arrives. Note: my source got theirs from Bangkal’s Makati Action Center.

📋 Requirements for a Makati PWD ID
- Six (6) copies 1×1 ID Picture
- Latest COMELEC Certification (for minors, Voter’s Certificate of parent/guardian is required)
- Barangay Certification
- Duly accomplished PWD Profile Sheet
- Medical Certificate with classification of disability and duration of the validity of the ID (recent) or Certification on Disability signed by the Brgy. Health Center Doctor with duration/validity of the ID.
🚶‍♂️ Step-by-Step Application Process
1. Obtain the Application Form and PWD Profile Sheet from the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO);
2. Fill out the Application Form and PWD Profile Sheet accurately and completely;
3. Affix one (1) ID picture on the accomplished Application Form and staple the other ID pictures with the PWD Registration Form (PWD-RF);
4. Attach a copy of the required documents to confirm the medical/disability condition/s of the applicant;
5. Submit the accomplished PWD-RF and all the requirements to the MSWDPDAO;
6. Claim PWD ID, Purchase Booklet and Movie Booklet after three (3) working days from the date of submission.
The MAC Home Visit and Delivery (Renato’s Experience)

Unlike many other cities, Makati requires a home visit as part of the requirements to acquire a PWD ID.

According to Renato, a Makati resident who applied for PWD ID in the year 2022, the home visit was like this (Pasting their write-up that they were supposed to share in their own blog, but never got to, which they attribute to their ADHD. lol. )

“Today, Kuya Jun from Makati City Hall / Makati Action Center visited my home as part of the process to apply for a PWD ID.

It was an anxiety-inducing wait since it’s a “surprise visit” that may happen any time within 2 weeks after PWD ID application. This was to verify that I am really a resident of the address I provided during my application. My disability’s symptom is mostly executive dysfunction from ADHD, which requires that I plan every single activity in my day, otherwise I won’t be able to accomplish most of my responsibilities.

It was a good timing that Kuya Jun arrived before my day started so I don’t have to stop what I’m doing.

He asked me to fill out a form. I wonder why they make me fill out so many forms. I already filled out a similar form during my application on July 1, 2022.

PWD ID will be delivered in 1-2 weeks from now. It’s a bit frustrating because at Makati Action Center, I was told that I should receive my PWD ID 2 weeks after application. This week is already the second week after application, and now I have to wait another week or two?

I told Kuya Jun about my concern and he asked if I already need the PWD ID ASAP. I said yes, because I need it to buy medications in discounted price. He put my mind at ease by telling me that the 1-2 weeks estimate has a buffer, and it’s possible to get the PWD ID in less than 1 week. He also said that he’ll try to expedite the processing of my application with Makati City Hall so that I receive my PWD ID soon.

Some things don’t sink in fully in my mind unless I hold an object that proves that something happened. I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive-Type decades after suffering from its symptoms in the dark, and it’s a life-changing event. So all the struggles I go through while doing simple things that other people seem to accomplish without much effort, were caused by a mental, congenital disability? Owning a PWD ID, as well as the new experiences (like weird looks I may get from other customers as I’m not on a wheelchair) that I’ll gain while using it in establishments, will help everything sink in. Once everything fully sinks in, I’ll be more able to plan what I want to do in life around my disability.”

– Renato (a Makati resident), 2022

📱 Maximize Your New ID: Free PWD / Senior Citizen Discount Calculator (for Android devices)

Being a member of a family with several senior citizens, I regularly transact with establishments using senior citizen discount IDs. So, a few years ago, I developed a free Android app that calculates the expected discount for transactions that used a Senior Citizen ID or a PWD ID card for availing discounts.

Once your Makati PWD ID arrives, calculating your 20% discount and VAT exemption at restaurants and pharmacies can be confusing.

Make your life a little easier as/with a PWD or Senior Citizen. Download my free app on Google Play:

Senior/PWD Discount Calculator (For Android)

Why it’s helpful:
- Instant Math: Computes your exact payable amount instantly, factoring in VAT exemption.
- No arguments: Shows you the exact math so you know you are billed correctly at fast-food chains and drugstores.
- Free: No money need be shelled out here. Life’s already expensive for PWDs and senior citizens.
- Tried and tested: Me and my family have personally tried and got accurate discount computations from this app.
[Download the PWD Discount Calculator here]

I can almost hear complaints for IPhone users as they read the “for android” bit. Hehe. Maybe one of these days I could try to make at least a web-based version, if not an IOS app one? We’ll see.

💡 Final Tips for getting a PWD ID for Makati Residents

Applying for a PWD ID locally through your Barangay MAC can save you a trip to Makati City Hall. Make sure your contact details on the form are accurate so the MAC personnel can easily find your home for the home visit! Best of luck to you or to your loved ones who wish to apply for a PWD ID in Makati~ Remember, only real PWDs should apply for PWD IDs. Fake PWDs, scram!!
November 4, 2026
How to get Voter’s Certification at Makati (Requirements, Price, Location)

Today we went to COMELEC to request voter’s certificate.

It is near Makati City Hall, along Morong St. near its intersection with F. Zobel St. The building says “Gen Pio Del Pilar High School” but Google Map says that the school is permanently closed. For the exact location of COMELEC, see the map above.

Once past the gate, the guard will ask for your barangay name, as the window where you’ll request the voter’s certificate will depend on the barangay where you reside.

The staff that caters for people from Barangay Bangkal Makati only asked for two requirements: 1 valid ID and a fee of 75 pesos. I think the price of voter’s certification for PWD is zero.

There was no queue at the time we went, so the process was pretty fast. We received our voter’s certificate within 5 minutes!

I was worried that it might be difficult for me to get my voter’s certification, because my records here in Makati is still in my maiden name. So I presented an old ID with my maiden name, but the address is not in Makati! The staff still accepted it, to my relief. Anyway, I already submitted a request to change my name before the 2022 election, but they did not change it. I don’t want to go through the process again so maybe I will just use my maiden name next election.

June 20, 2022
Business clearance application at Barangay Bangkal, Makati City
I visited the barangay hall at Bangkal to apply for business clearance. Let me share in this blog entry what it was like.

Please note that this is for a new sole proprietorship business.

Requirements to apply for business clearance at Barangay Bangkal, Makati
- Filled out green form, “business clearance application and data sheet”
- DTI certificate of business name registration with application form, or SEC REG with articles of inc. and by laws
- Contract of lease or certificate of title
- Payment (300 for the plate and a variable value depending on the capital; Read on for approximate costs)
After inquiring about the business clearance requirements, I asked for a green form that I could fill out at home.

This is what the green application form of Bangkal’s barangay hall looks like:

Business clearance application process at Bangkal’s Barangay Hall

These are the simple steps to take during application for a business clearance from the barangay hall:
1. Assessment of documents
2. Payment
3. Printing and Release
Assessment of documents for business clearance from the barangay hall

I asked around the barangay hall where I should head to for business clearance application. They pointed me to a desk with a label “barangay clearance”.

The lady in the desk assessed my documents and began filling out the bottom-left portion of my green form. My barangay clearance fee was 650 pesos, based on the capital amount that I declared. The business plate costed me 300 pesos. As a newbie business person, I’m not sure if I also need to renew the plate yearly. Then there’s this 100 pesos “inspection fee” — what inspection did I pay for? Their inspection of my docs? Yeah, I know I should have asked them earlier. They gave me a number for queuing at the last step of the application, as well as the total amount to be paid. The total amount that I was charged was 1050 pesos. Oops, I only brought 500! 🤣I asked for the closest ATM in the area and they pointed me to the BDO ATM at Evangelista St., which was less than 5 minutes away from the barangay hall.

Payment for business clearance at Bangkal Barangay Hall

There weren’t too many people in the queue for the barangay hall’s cashier, fortunately. I was surprised to see a staff of a supermarket that I frequently visit paying for their barangay clearance renewal. I *accidentally* saw that they were charged 2020 pesos for the renewal. My eyes were very active at that time so I also accidentally saw that another guy was charged a total of 1050 pesos, same as mine, but with a different breakdown. His clearance fee was 850, business plate was 100, and inspection fee was 100. Why is his business plate only 100? Is it because he’s already renewing? Anyway, I made sure that I got my official receipt before leaving the cashier.

Printing and Release of business clearance at Bangkal Barangay Hall

If there was a long wait during my application for a business clearance, this was when it happened though it wasn’t so bad because I was just sitting down, awkwardly, with other people in the queue. Awkward isn’t so bad because I’m used to it. Who arranged those chairs so close to one another?! 🤣The lady in the printing and release desk asked for my queue number and documents, as well as the official receipt from the cashier.

After a while she handed me my business plate. I rejoiced deep inside while keeping my poker face on. It’s the first time I ever held one! Luh, ang babaw.

The next thing handed to me was a “Barangay Business Registration and Clearance” document, signed by the barangay captain. Speaking of barangay captain, his name is Mario and the official Facebook page of Barangay Bangkal seems to have a lot of Super Mario pictures. 😂

Ahhh! Finally I am another step closer to my goal of paying tax for my small business. Makes me wonder where tax really goes because I’m not happy with our country anymore…

Before leaving the barangay hall…

Before you leave the barangay hall, make sure you received the following:
- Official Receipt
- Business Plate
- “Barangay Business Registration and Clearance” document
Thank you Bangkal Barangay Hall for the approachable staff and painless process!

Next step: Mayor’s Permit

To get your Mayor’s Permit, one of the major requirements is Locational Clearance.
January 2, 2020
Lazy Bastard: try it for beefy burgers and customized breakfast sandwiches

We decided to walk along Jupiter Street with our Pokemon Go apps turned on, hoping to add a couple of kilometers to our incubated Pokemon eggs.

Our tired feet brought us to Lazy Bastard. It’s at Jupiter street corner Galaxy street.

Entrance to Lazy Bastard in Jupiter St. corner Galaxy St.

We already ordered cheeseburger and slappy joe when we noticed their breakfast sandwiches can be customized. I want to try hashbrowns instead of bread buns (they call this “outsides”) and sausage patty with bacon and cheese as filling (they call these “insides”). Hehe. 😆 Or maybe waffle outside, with sausage, hashbrown, bacon and cheese inside… Served with vanilla milkshake! The latter sounds less nakakaumay. Too much oil, I know. Their menu even detailed the steps for their breakfast sandwiches:

Step 1: Choose outsides
Step 2: Choose a lot of insides
Step 3: Die Happy

I definitely want to take step 3 by being happy but without dying yet though. XD

After a few minutes, our burgers were served!

Cheese burger with tots

Sloppy joe with onion rings

The sloppy joe was too sweet. To me, it would probably be enjoyable if the sweetness was just subtle. Lazy Bastad’s sloppy joe is even sweeter than the average beef tapa, and almost as sweet as tocino. 🙁

Cheese Burger from Lazy Bastard is very good, and I think it’s because I loved the melted cheddar cheese that they used. The burger patty itself is very beefy. I loved it!

We ordered these burgers as part of combo meals for additional P90 on each meal. We had tots (they’re like hashbrowns shaped like small cylinders) and onion rings. The onion rings are onion slices fried with batter. My companion said it’s like tempura batter. The sides were served in paper bags, but we poured them on our plate for better presentation. Tee-hee.

“Calamantea” at Lazy Bastard

Their calamantea (calamansi iced tea) is refreshing and goes well with their burgers (or any greasy food) because it lessens the umay feeling. It’s a must-try!

I will go back to munch on something again at Lazy Bastard when I have the chance, but will never try their Sloppy Joe again. Sorry but it was horrible because of the level of sweetness.

Go to Lazy Bastard if you want meaty, beefy beef patties and cheddar cheese on your cheeseburger, or if you want breakfast sandwich with waffles outside, and a high stack of sausage patty, bacon, cheese, eggs, and whatnot as filling! 😆 Die happy.

November 13, 2016
Interesting dishes at “Your Local” in Legazpi Village, Makati (review)
Friend: “is your office close to your local?”
Me: “close to… my local?”
Friend: “no, the place’s name is ‘your local’!”
Me: “ohh!”

I searched for the place Your Local and found our that it’s a restaurant in Esteban St. in Makati’s Legazpi Village. They had interesting dishes like laksa fettuccine, torched salmon donburi, and beef rendang buns.

Their drinks and dessert also sounded interesting, like Arnie Palmer (earl grey iced tea with lemon grass and orange) and chocolate earl grey pudding and lime mousse.

We sat in the bar area, where we could see food preparation. I enjoyed watching them enjoying themselves prepare food.

😀 I’ll probably look like them when I open a dessert shop one day. 😆 It seemed like the salmon donburi and the black-bun burger are one of their best sellers. It was so cool watching a lady set the dish “torched salmon donburi” on fire. hehe. For several times I had seen them prepare a burger with black buns. I’d like to try that next time.

I like trying new dishes and enjoyed what I tried at Your Local in Legazpi Village, Makati.

Parmesan Fries with Truffle Ketchup at Your Local

My friend and I tried parmesan fries with truffle ketchup, torched salmon donburi, and lamb rendang. The fries smelled like bonito. I think the fries weren’t seasoned with salt because they are bland by themselves, but get tasty when you dip them into the ketchup. I liked how crispy the fries were too.

I don’t know what truffle flavor tastes/smells like, so I can’t tell if the ketchup had a “truffle-y” flavor. It actually doesn’t taste different from tomato ketchup.

Torched Salmon Donburi at Your Local

The salmon donburi was delicious too, served with black rice. The salmon was soft, moist and tasty, and I liked the rich mayo on it.

We need more rice with this!

Lamb Rendang at Your Local

Oh, the lamb rendang — I liked how the meat was shredded. Everything else on the plate went well with it: mint sauce, raisins, cucumber, and black rice. The only think that could improve the dishes is… more rice! XD I felt that the salmon and rendang were very tasty (and tasty usually needs more rice), but they seem to skimp on the amount of rice they serve with the dishes.

The torched salmon donburi needed more rice, but this lamb rendang was tastier that it needed much more rice with it. Your Local, please don’t skimp on rice. The dishes are not cheap anyway. 😆

Service? The staff who waited tables were laid back and easy to talk to, but they seemed to be in a hurry to clear tables. Someone asked if he may take the plate of a dish we finished and we said yes, but to our surprise, he also took our plate of salmon that we still wanted to finish. My friend and I were distracted in our convo that we only noticed that he also took out plate of salmon when he was already walking away… a moment when it’s awkward to say “ay kuya kakainin pa po namin yan!” ??? That salmon was not cheap. HUHU

Other “Your Local” food reviews:
September 1, 2016
Oishinbo lunch at Little Tokyo, Makati

So I’m gonna write a really quick post about our meal at Oishinbo, a Japanese restaurant in Little Tokyo, Makati. I’m just passing time as my Android Studio is running its Gradle build. ^o^;; My workstation is a bit too slow for the job.

We went there for our last lunch with an office friend whose last day in the company is the day after. She likes Japanese food and she chose this place since she hasn’t tried Oishinbo’s food yet.

Here’s . 3 pieces for each kind: salmon, tuna and squid that’s cut into cute rings.

I never paid attention to the slices of lemon that Japanese restaurants serve with sashimi. But a friend suggested I squeeze some lemon juice on my sashimi, and I liked the extra flavor it lent to the raw fish.

(Moriawase: 3 x 3 kinds sashimi, P590)

My friends always liked the Spicy Tuna Maki (P298) at Izakaya Kikufuji and craved for that item while in another restaurant 😆 Good thing Oishinbo serves it too. It looks different and is not spicy at all, at least for us. But it was enjoyable. I think the mayonnaise was the key.

Delicious but I didn’t find it spicy at all

And here’s their beef curry.

Gyu Don with mushrooms (P298):

I didn’t realize this until now – that I forgot to take a picture of my own food! 😆 It’s probably because I was hungry and began eating immediately when the bowl was placed in front of me. But it was yummy! I especially enjoyed the crispy parts of the chicken.

Oishinbo address:

Little Tokyo, 2277 Chino Roces Avenue, Legaspi Village, Makati City

Oishinbo, Makati store hours:

May change without notice!
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM
Mon10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM
Sun10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 11 PM

For Oishinbo menu, refer to this page: Oishinbo page at Zomato

April 29, 2016
Shinjuku Ramen House review – Little Tokyo, Makati

A friend and I wanted Japanese food a few days ago, and because she wanted ramen while I wanted sashimi, our feet took us to Shinjuku Ramen House, which had both items available on their menu. It’s along Chino Roces Avenue, and if I remember correctly, is located at the intersection with Fernando Street.

There were only a couple of tables occupied when we came to Shinjuku around 6PM.

We ordered sashimi mix, hirekatsu, and shoyu ramen. I wanted to drink one bottle of beer because I miss the taste of it (I drink just to savor the taste of beer with food) — but it was kinda hot where we were seated. We were sitting on the table with couches, near the entrance. I opted for cold house tea instead and that helped me cool down. Geez, it’s hot in our country even in November! 😳

Sashimi mix at Shinjuku Ramen House

They served sashimi mix first, which we liked because it’s a good appetizer for us.

It had 3 slices of cooked unagi (freshwater eel), 1 cooked shrimp, 1 crab stick sliced into 2, 3 thin slices of tamagoyaki (omelette), 4 small raw salmon slices, and 4 small raw tuna slices.

Take a closer look at the sashimi mix from Shinjuku Ramen House:

Sashimi Mix at Shinjuku costs P410.

First, let me comment that their wasabi paste seemed to be on the dry side compared to other Japanese restaurants. But not as dry as the ones Tokyo Tokyo serves. 😆

And here’s what me and my friend thought of their sashimi: The unagi slices were just fine. A little bit too “malansa” (or, smells too fishy?) for my liking but that might be just how unagi really is. Nothing worth mentioning about the crab sticks, tamagoyaki and shrimp. Tuna and salmon were fresh just like what we’re used to at Izakaya Kikufuji, but the slices of sashimi at Shinjuku are too small.

Was it worth the money? No, I felt lugi with Shinjuku’s plate of mixed sashimi. The slices of fish, and actually, everything, were too small for P410. We’ll stick to the sashimi at Izakaya Kikufuji.

By the way, I think Shinjuku also has the maki that has raw fish and crunchy spicy breading on top… just like the one you’d find at Izakaya Kikufuji. Ginaya lang kaya? 😆

Okay, but let’s understand that RAMEN is Shinjuku’s specialty. Not sashimi.

Hirekatsu at Shinjuku Ramen House

Hirekatsu, or hire-katsu, is pork fillet. Compared to rosu-katsu, hire-katsu is leaner but less tasty. Rosu-katsu has more fat than hire-katsu. It’s not uncommon for meat’s fat to improve the flavor of meat dishes.

This is served without rice so you need to order rice separately. Shredded cabbages drizzled with sesame dressing, and cucumber + tomato garnish are included in the plate. The tomato slices tasted funny while the cucumber slices were okay. This costs P350.

Shinjuku’s hirekatsu was enjoyable enough for me especially when I dip it in tonkatsu sauce. Without tonkatsu sauce, the hirekatsu was on the dry side. I think their hirekatsu could use some improvement. I’ve eaten juicier lean pork meats than Shinjuku’s hirekatsu.

Again, Shinjuku specializes on RAMEN, so…

Shoyu ramen at Shinjuku Ramen House

Here’s the food that my friend was craving for — ramen! This is called shoyu ramen, and a small bowl of it costs P120. Shoyu means soy sauce.

Shinjuku’s shoyu ramen had noodles that had just the right softness. It’s not the chewy kind that some people like. It had half an egg, seaweed strips, mushrooms, pechay leaves, and slices of pork. It wasn’t bad, my friend said. But the soup was lacking saltiness to it. My friend said she had better bowls of ramen than what she had at Shinjuku Ramen House, with special mention to Ramen Santouka in Alabang Town Center.

Oops, it turns out even Shinjuku’s specialty couldn’t satisfy us. 😳 But I’m willing to come back to try another ramen flavor. Maybe shoyu ramen wasn’t one of their good ones. 😉

By the way, at around 7PM, more customers went in to eat at Shinjuku Ramen House, but there were still several vacant seats.

December 12, 2015
Yamazaki, Little Tokyo (Makati) – review

Friends and I wanted to catch up over dinner after work. Most of us were Japanese food fans, and we decided to eat at Yamazaki in Little Tokyo.

I would definitely come back again for their delicious fried gyoza and would try the Yamazaki ramen, hoping there will be someone to share a bowl of it with. 😀

Yamazaki Ramen

Three of my friends ordered the Yamazaki Ramen. They were all surprised by the huge bowl of ramen. I told them, maybe the bowl is just full of soup but not so much noodles in it. But I was wrong. They’re boys (I think it’s usual for men to be able to eat more than women), but the bowls of ramen were still too much for them.

So, I would recommend that you split Yamazaki Ramen into two bowls if you’re not a heavy eater. That’s 218 pesos for a huge bowl of Yamazaki Ramen.

Steamed Gyoza

Gyoza is a dumpling filled with vegetables and ground meat.

I had a heavy lunch that day so I wanted something light for dinner, and gyoza was what I thought would fit the bill.

First bite and I was like, Saraaap!!! The exterior had a crunch to it, as the bottom of this dumpling was fried, and the interior was moist and very flavorful. I think that the gyoza at Yamazaki is perfect! 😀

Yasai Itame (Vegetable Stir-Fry)

Aside from the “perfect” gyoza, I also ordered yasai itame to complement my meal.

The yasai itame was very tasty and had that “grilled meat” flavor. Try it as a side dish! One plate of Yamazaki’s yasai itame is 106 pesos and can be served as side dish for about 4 people.

Update: more Yamazaki food items

This page shall be updated whenever I try something new at Yamazaki. 🙂

Fried Gyoza

The gyoza in the above photo is the “fried gyoza”. I thought that the gyoza I previously had was the fried one. Well, only the bottom part was actually fried and the waitress called that kind “steam fried gyoza”. I liked the steamed one better, since it’s juicier and tastier.

Chicken Karaage set meal

And the set meal you see above is Yamazaki’s chicken karaage set meal. The karaage set meal included picked vegetable, meat stew with potatoes and carrots, miso soup, a generous bowl of rice, and on the karaage plate there was shredded cabbage, spaghetti with mayo, tomato, and garnish of parsley.

You might be wondering what the spaghetti with mayo is. Imagine macaroni salad that uses spaghetti instead of macaroni. 🙂 I think it tastes fine but some of the friends I brought along at Yamazaki didn’t like it.

The shredded cabbage didn’t have mayonnaise or any dressing! We asked for mayo for the cabbage, but the waitress said there’s additional charge of 25 pesos, and that the dressing provided for it was the tonkatsu sauce. Meh.

However, the chicken karaage was delicious! I had boneless chicken on my plate that were very tasty and juicy. Yamazaki’s chicken karaage is perfect for me. 🙂

Menu from Yamazaki Little Tokyo

Not the best quality for a food menu’s photo. If I ever take a better shot, I’ll update the photos here.

Yamazaki, Little Tokyo, Makati – Contact

Yamazaki Address: 2277 Fernando St. cor. Pasong Tamo Street, Makati City, 1231, Metro Manila, Philippines

Yamazaki Phone Number: 02 8932163

August 11, 2015
Hatsu Hana Tei: perfect for heavy authentic Japanese meal in Makati

Hungry and craving for Japanese food? A heavy meal of Japanese food is waiting for you at Hatsu Hana Tei. It’s at the second floor of Herald Suites in Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City.

Japanese foods weren’t my favorite… until now. 🙂 Just this year I found myself craving for more and more Japanese food. I’m lucky to be working near Family Mart stores (tonkatsu maki, futo maki, california maki, onigiri, noodles, etc) and Little Tokyo (authentic Japanese restaurants).

Last week, I told my friends at the office that I wanted us to eat lunch at Tokyo Tokyo. Friend “G” was up for the idea, but friend “C” told me he’s sick of foods at Tokyo Tokyo and wanted to eat ramen elsewhere. “G” said that the ramen place that “C” was suggesting was too expensive, and so she suggested Hatsu Hana Tei at CHino Roces Avenue, just in front of Little Tokyo, because food there is sulit (great value for money). About 300 pesos could get us a set meal with a generous serving.

And she was right. Even the one-bowl rice meals were too much even for our male friends to handle. 😉
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July 9, 2015
SSS UMID application at SSS Makati, Ayala Avenue

I really didn’t plan to apply for an SSS UMID (Unified Multi-Purpose ID). One day I heard some office mates were about to apply for such ID and I decided to tag along. 😀

On January 7, Tuesday, we left the office at 12:15 PM for SSS Makati branch in Ayala Avenue, and finished the process at 2:15 PM.

First thing we did at the SSS Makati office was fill out the UMID Card Application Form.

SSS UMID Card Application Form (unknown, 908 hits)

Then we fell in line, to the lane they called “fast lane”, if I remember correctly. We provided valid IDs during the processing. They also took photo of us for the SSS UMID card.
My SSS UMID was delivered at home on February 7. So, it took 1 month for the delivery of SSS UMID. My mom received the item for me and the delivery person didn’t ask her for an ID or authorization letter.

Sample SSS UMID:

September 4, 2014