The most common practice is going to the cemetery to clean the graveyards and paint the tombs of their loved ones. During these days, cemeteries are fully packed with people. Relatives from far-off provinces, or even abroad often go to the cemeteries where their loved ones were buried. They light candles and offer flowers in memory of their dead relatives.

It also a sort of family reunion where family members would gather together in the cemeteries bringing foods and beverages, play card games and other forms of gambling, deafening loud speakers and drinking sprees even though authorities strictly prohibits such nuisances.

Majority of all TV programs during this season are about ghost stories. This was popularized by the now defunct Magandang Gabi Bayan hosted by now Philippine Vice-President Noli de Castro. Tales about haunted houses, ghost encounters, and supernatural beings are a prevalent theme.

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Vanity License Plate (VLP) refers to the optional motor vehicle (MV) plate for the purpose of establishing personalized identity of the motor vehicle to the registered owner.

* A single VLP is issued in conjunction with the regular plate and is installed at the space allotted for the rear license plate of the MV by superimposing or placing it on top of the regular license plate.
* The VLP shall be issued to the MV owner and shall belong to the owner with an effectivity period for life unless revoked by LTO due to violation and non-compliance to existing mandatory MV registration laws and regulations.
* The Vanity Plate shall only be issued to the MV owner and assigned to a registered owner if such motor vehicle have been issued a regular license plate.
* A vehicle owner may apply for transfer to another vehicle subject to the given processes and rules of issuance, and the related fees.
* The physical service life of the VLP shall be within a period of five (5) years. After which, the VLP owner shall request for re- issuance of new plate bearing the same alphanumeric combination upon payment of re-issuance fee.
* Authorization of commemorative plates will no longer be granted upon implementation of the vanity plates program. However, existing commemorative plates shall be allowed to mature its validity period with no further extension.
* The following classes of MV under the four (4) wheel category duly registered with the Land Transportation Office shall be eligible to avail of the vanity plate:

1. Existing MV: Cars; Sports Utility Vehicles(SUV); Vintage & Collectors; Asian Utility vehicles; Sports Pickup.
2. New MV: Cars, Sports Utility vehicles; Asian Utility Vehicles; Sports Pick up.

* The following classifications of MV shall not be covered by the program:

1. Existing MV: Public Utility Vehicles; Cargo Trucks (private/for hire); Service Vehicles (hotel limousines, tourist vehicles, car rentals); Government Vehicles, Diplomatic/Other Exempted Vehicles.
2. New MV: Public Utility vehicles; Cargo trucks (private/for hire); Service Vehicles (hotel limousines, tourist vehicles, car rentals); Government Vehicles, Diplomatic/Other Exempted Vehicles; More than four (4) wheel category.

What are the Vanity Plates Categories?
LIMITED EDITION

* Consists of four (4) or maximum of six (6) characters, either all numeric or all alphas; Example: 999999 AAAAA WWWWWW 8888

* Can be purchased through public aution with a floor price of Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00)

PREMIUM EDITION

* Consists of six (6) characters, a combination of numeric-alpha (reverse of the current license plate number); Example: 555 MCM 888 ARL 168 FFF

* The price is Fifteen Thousand Pesos (Php 15,000.00)

SELECT EDITION

* Consists of minimum of three (3) or maximum of six (6) characters;Example: GANDA MACHO JST4U 14344 WINNER

* The price is Ten Thousand Pesos (Php 10,000.00)

How to acquire Vanity Plate?

1. In Person, proceed to MID-Computer Section, and accomplish the Application for Vanity Plates Form. Payment must be made at the time of ordering.
2. Within five (5) working days after your payment is received, your plate will be sent through our accredited courier at your Home Address.

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1. Get a CTC (Community Tax Certificate) or sedula.
2. Get BRGY. CLEARANCE, of course from the barangay where you live in. You have to bring two 2X2 ID picture and you’ll pay some amount.
3. Get a POLICE CLEARANCE Form from your Municipal police Station and there’s a fee for this.
4. Fill-out the FORM and hand it to the person in-charge.
5. An ID picture is needed. Some police stations are already high-tech that they have a digital camera but otherwise, you have to bring two 2X2 picture again.
6. You may need to wait to get your POLICE CLEARANCE. Typically, they release it on the same day or few hours after you submitted your application form.

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* Sixteen (16) years old for Student Permit
* Seventeen (17) years old for Non-Professional License
* Eighteen (18) years old for Professional License and Conductor’s License

2. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic
4. Must be able to read and write in Pilipino or English
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable

Non-Professional License
Qualifications :
1. Must be at least seventeen (17) years old.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit to operate a motor vehicle
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic
4. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable
Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s License.
2. Valid Student Permit (at least one (1) month old)
3. Medical Certificate (from an LTO accredited or Government Physician) or valid AFP/PNP organic personnel ID
4. Negative Drug Test result (from DOH accredited drug testing center)
5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN).
6. Must have passed the written and practical examination.
Fees and Charges :
Application Fee- Php. 25.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 77.80
License Fee – Php.180.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 232.80
Additional Requirements For Filipino/Foreigner with Valid or Expired Foreign License
1. Foreign License

* Original and photocopy of license
* Translation from Embassy/Consular Office (if license is not written in English)

2. Original valid Visa/Passport with photocopy (Foreigners)
Note: A foreign driver’s license is not acceptable for conversion into Philippine driver’s license if:

* The foreign license is not written in the English language; or
* The country of origin of the driver’s license has no embassy in the Philippines

Professional License
Qualifications:
1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit.
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic.
4. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English.
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable.
Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Application Form for Driver’s License.
2. Valid Student Permit (at least five (5) months old / NP – 4 mos. old).
3. Medical Certificate (from an LTO accredited or Government Physician) or valid AFP/PNP organic personnel ID.
4. Negative Drug Test result (from DOH accredited drug testing center)
5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN).
6. Clearances
– NBI, Police or Court Clearance or Certificate from Commanding Officer, if a military personnel.
7. Must have passed the written and practical examination.
Fees and Charges :
License Fee -Php. 240.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 92.80
Application Fee – Php. 25.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 77.80
Additional Requirements For Filipino/Foreigner with Valid or Expired Foreign License
1. Foreign License

* Original and photocopy of license
* Translation from Embassy/Consular Office (if license is not written in English)

2. Original valid Visa/Passport with photocopy (Foreigners)
Note: A foreign driver’s license is not acceptable for conversion into Philippine driver’s license if:

* The foreign license is not written in the English language; or
* The country of origin of the driver’s license has no embassy in the Philippines

Conductor’s License
Qualifications :
1. Must be at least eighteen (18) years old.
2. Must be physically and mentally fit.
3. Must not be a drug user or alcoholic.
4. Must be able to read and write in Filipino or English.
5. Must be clean, neat and presentable.
Requirements :
1. Duly accomplished Application for Driver’s License.
2. Proof of identity (Any of the following)

* Original and photocopy of Birth Certificate
* Any legal or government issued document to prove his/her age and identity (SSS ID, PhilHealth ID, GSIS ID, TIN ID, Pag-ibig ID, Company ID)

3. Clearances (Any of the following)

* NBI Clearance
* Police Clearance
* Court Clearance

4. Medical Certificate (from an LTO accredited or Government Physician)
5. Taxpayer’s Identification Number (TIN)
6. Must have passed the written examination.
Fees and Charges :
Application Fee – Php. 25.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 77.80
License Fee – Php. 210.00
Computer Fee – 52.80
TOTAL – 262.80

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What to bring?
1. Valid Identification Card (ID) for authentication of your name; or
2. Original copy of your previous NBI Clearance for renewal

Where do I apply?
The main office is in Carriedo Plaza Building at Carriedo St. cor Estero Cegado and Sales St.in Quiapo, Manila. But you can also go to other satellite offices as listed below. They process both new and renewal applications.
1. Quezon City Hall **
2. Pasig City Hall **
3. Muntinlupa City Hall **
4. San Pablo City Hall **
5. POEA **
6. Kalibo, Aklan **
7. Las Pinas City hall
8. Mandaluyong City Hall
9. Caloocan City Hall
10. Valenzuela City Hall
11. Marilao, Muncipal Hall
12. Los Banos Municipal Hall
13. Taytay Rizal, Municipal Hall
** Installed with computers. Releases NO HIT clearances applied on the same day.

For renewal of application, you can go to their kiosks in these establishments:
1. NBI Clearance Center, Carriedo Plaza
2. Park Square 1, Makati City
3. SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City
4. Gotesco Grand Central, Caloocan City
5. Tutuban Center Mall, Divisoria Manila
6. Clark, Angeles City Pampanga
7. Baguio City Hall, Punta Varga Baguio City
8. Robinson Mall, Cagayan De Oro City
9. Robinson Mall, Cebu City
10. Victoria Mall, Davao City
11. Gaisano Mall, Iloilo City
Note that these kiosks don’t process new applications.

Payments?
1. Naturalization, Cancelation on ACR or Repatriation – Php. 415.00
2. Change of Name, Business License, NFA, SEC, TBC, Adoption, POEA,PRA Requirement, Permit to Carry Firearm – Php. 165.00
3. Travel Abroad, Immigration Requirement, Visa Seaman, Seaman’s Book, TBC for RTO, Marriage Requirement. – Php 115.00
4. Local Employment, Customs Pass ID,Enlistment AFP, DND, DOT Requirement, ID Purposes and Other Requirement – Php. 115.00

How long is the processing?
METRO MANILA
For those without namesake, clearance certificates are released within 3- 5 minutes. For those with namesake, they are advised to proceed to NBI Clearance Center in Carriedo for further verification. Applicant is asked to wait for 5 minutes for the release of his/her clearance. For those who are required to go to the Quality Control Section for interview, clearances will be released one (1) hour after the interview.

NBI-SATELLITE Applicants:
COMPUTERIZED SATELLITE OFFICE – for those without namesake, clearance certificates are released within one (1) day. For those with namesake, clearances will be released after 5- 7 working days upon application.
NON-COMPUTERIZED SATELLITE OFFICE – all clearances will be released after 5-7 working days upon application. For those who are required for interview, they are advised to proceed to Quality Control Section at the NBI Clearance Center in Carriedo clearances will be released one (1) hour after the interview.

How long is will it be valid?
NBI Clearance is valid for one year from the date of issue.

What if I’m in the province? Where can I apply?
In Luzon
1. Pulilan, Bulacan – Bulacan District Office
2. Imus, Cavite – Cavite District Office
3. Calapan, Oriental Mindoro – Calapan, Oriental Mindoro
4. Batangas City – Southern Tagalog Regional Office
5. Sta Rosa, Laguna – Laguna District Office
6. Lucena City – Lucena District Office
7. Tarlac City – Tarlac District Office
8. Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya – Bayombong District Office
9. Ilagan, Isabela – Ilagan, Isabela District Office
10. Legaspi City – Legaspi District City
11. Naga City – Bicol Regional Office
12. Baguio City – Cordillera Autonomous Region
13. Tuguegarao City – Cagayan Valley Regional Office
14. San Fernando, La Union – Ilocos Regional Office
15. Cabanatuan City, Nva Ecija- Cabanatuan District Office
16. Dagupan City, Pangasinan – Dagupan District Office
17. Olongapo City, Zambales – Olongapo District Office
18. Vigan, Ilocos Sur – Vigan District Office
19. Laoag City, IlocoNorte – Laoag District Office

In Visayas
1. Cebu City – Central Visayas Regional Office
2. Tacloban City, Leyte – Eastern Visayas Regional Office
3. Iloilo City – Western Visayas Regional Office
4. Bacolod City – Bacolod District Office
5. Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Bohol District Office
6. Dumaguete City – Dumaguete District Office
7. Catbalogan City, Samar – Samar District Office
8. Puerto Princesa City – Puerto Princesa District Office

In Mindanao
1. Butuan City – CARAGA Regional Office
2. Cagayan de Oro City – Northeastern Mindanao Reg.Office
3. Davao City – Southeastern Mindanao Reg.Office
4. Tagum City – Tagum District Office
5. Cotabato City – Autonomous Region Muslim Mindanao
6.Zamboanga City – Western Mindanao Regional Office
7. Dipolog City – Dipolog District Office
8. Iligan City – Iligan District Office
9. Pagadian City – Pagadian District Office
10. Saranggani Prov – Saranggani District Office

What if I’m overseas?
Visit the nearest Philippine Consulate Office and ask for a Fingerprint Card Form.

1. Fingerprint Card Form – fill out the personal data called for on both sides of this card truthfully and legibly.
2. Request the assistance/endorsement of the nearest Philippines Consulate Office for the police agency in your locality to have your fingerprints impressed (ROLLED IMPRESSION) on the appropriate spaces. The officer/person who fingerprinted you should sign his name state his official designation on the space provided for the purpose in the card.
3. In case you are a married woman, the order of writing your name is as follows:
Your maiden surname (father’s surname).
Your husband’s surname.
Your first name or given name.
Your maternal surname (family name of your mother)
Attach a latest copy of your 2”x2” photograph (white background), taken within three (3) months before this application at the appropriate box in the fingerprint card form.

Upon completion of this requirement, send your form to NBI and enclose Money Order in the sum of Php 200.00 or any currency/bankdraft of its equivalent which is negotiable in the Philippines payable to the Director, National Bureau of Investigation, Taft Avenue, Ermita 1000 Manila, Philippines.

NBI will mail to you the corresponding clearance certificate after we have processed your application papers.

Upon receipt of your clearance certificate, check for the presence of the embossed NBI DRY SEAL at its lower left portion, the clearance is invalid without it. Also, you must affix your clear and properly taken THUMBPRINT on the space provided in the clearance certificate before submitting it to your end-user, otherwise, your clearance will be subjected for further verification/authentication and will cause the delay of your immigration requirements.

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Office of the President
Malacañang Palace
JP Laurel Street, San Miguel,
Manila NCR 1005
+63 (2) 735 6201 / (2) 564 1451 to 80

http://www.op.gov.ph

H.E. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
President
Malacañang Palace
JP Laurel Street, San Miguel
Manila 1005
Voice:+63 (2) 564-1451 to 80; +63 (2) 735-8005
Mobile:
Fax:+63 (2) 736-1010
corres@op.gov.ph

Hon. Eduardo R. Ermita
Executive Secretary
Premier Guest House,
JP Laurel Street, San Miguel,
Manila 1005
Voice:+63 (2) 735-5359; +63 (2) 736-1076
Mobile:
Fax:+63 (2) 736-1010
erermita@op.gov.ph

Hon. Alberto G. Romulo
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
11/F DFA Bldg.,
Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City
Voice:+63 (2) 834-3010
Fax:+63 (2) 832-1597
osec@dfa.gov.ph

Hon. Margarito B. Teves
Secretary of Finance
6/F DOF Bldg.,
Roxas Blvd.,
Manila 1004
Voice:+63 (2) 523-9219; +63 (2) 523-9215
Fax:+63 (2) 521-9495
hotline@dof.gov.ph

Hon. Raul M. Gonzalez
Secretary of Justice
DOJ Main Bldg.,
Padre Faura Street,
Manila 1004
Voice:+63 (2) 521-8344; +63 (2) 521-3271
Fax:+63 (2) 521-1614
sad@doj.gov.ph

Hon. Arthur C. Yap
Secretary of Agriculture
4/F DA Annex Bldg.,
Diliman,
Quezon City 1104
Voice:+63 (2) 920-4358; +63 (2) 920-4323;
Fax:+63 (2) 926-6426

Hon. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr.
Secretary of Public Works and Highways
Room 202, DPWH Bldg.,
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,
Manila 1018
Voice:+63(2)304-3300;
Fax:+63 (2) 304-3020
ebdane.jun@dpwh.gov.ph

Hon. Jesli A. Lapus
Secretary of Education
2/F Rizal Bldg.,
University of Life Meralco Avenue,
Pasig City 1605
Voice:+63 (2) 633-7208; +63 (2) 633-7228
Fax:+63(2) 636-4876
osec@deped.gov.ph

Hon. Marianito D. Roque
Secretary of Labor and Employment
2/F DOLE Executive Bldg.,
San Jose Street, Intramuros
Manila 1002
Voice:+63 (2) 527-2116; +63 (2) 527-2118
Fax:+63 (2) 527-3494
osec@dole.gov.ph

Hon. Gilberto Teodoro
Secretary of National Defense
Room 301, DND Bldg.,
Camp Aguinaldo, EDSA,
Quezon City 1110
Voice:911-0488; 911-1746;
Fax:+63 (2) 911-6213

Hon. Francisco T. Duque III
Secretary of Health
2/F DOH Bldg., San Lazaro Compound,
Sta. Cruz,
Manila 1014
Voice:+63 (2) 743-6393
Fax:+63 (2) 743-1829
ftduque@co.doh.gov.ph

Hon. Peter B. Favila
Secretary of Trade and Industry
4/F BOI Bldg.,
385 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue,
Makati City 1200
Voice:+63 (2) 899-7450
Fax:+63 (2) 896-1166
pbfavila@boi.gov.ph

Hon. Nasser C. Pangandaman AL HADJ
Secretary for Land Reform
DLR Bldg.,
Diliman,
Quezon City 1104
Voice:+63 (2) 920-0380; +63 (2) 928-3979
Fax:+63 (2) 929-3088

Hon. Lito L. Atienza
Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources
2/F DENR Bldg.,
Visayas Avenue,
Quezon City 1104
Voice:+63 (2) 928-0691 to 93; loc.2003 loc.2008
osec@denr.gov.ph

Hon. Joseph H. Durano
Secretary of Tourism
Room 405, DOT Bldg.,
T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita
Manila 1000
Voice:+63 (2) 524-1751; +63 (2) 525-4102
Fax:+63 (2) 521-7374
jadurano@tourism.gov.ph

Hon. Leandro R. Mendoza
Secretary of Transportation and Communications
16/F, Columbia Tower,
Ortigas Avenue,
Mandaluyong City 1555
Voice:+63 (2) 726-7125; +63 (2) 726-7110
Fax:+63 (2) 726-7104
seclrm@dotc.gov.ph

Hon. Esperanza I. Cabral
Secretary of Social Welfare and Development
Batasang Pambansa Complex
Quezon City 1126
Voice:+63 (2) 931-7916; +63 (2) 931-8068
Fax:+63 (2) 931-8191
eicabral@dswd.gov.ph

Hon. Angelo T. Reyes
Secretary of Energy
4/F DOE Bldg., PNPC Complex,
Meritt Road, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig,
Metro Manila 1634
Voice:+63 (2) 840-2286
Fax:+63 (2) 840-1731

Hon. Estrella F. Alabastro
Secretary of Science and Technology
2/F DOST Main Bldg., DOST Compound,
Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig,
Metro Manila 1633
Voice:+63 (2) 837-2939
Fax:+63 (2) 837-2937
efa@dost.gov.ph

Hon. Rolando G. Andaya
Secretary of Budget and Management
G/F, DBM Bldg. I,
Gen. Solano St., San Miguel,
Manila 1005
Voice:+63 (2) 735-4927; +63 (2) 735-4926
Fax:+63(2) 735-4936
etb@dbm.gov.ph

Agusto B. Santos
Director General, National Economic and Development Authority
6/F NEDA Bldg., Blessed Josemaria Escriva Drive,
Ortigas Center,
Pasig City
Voice:+63 (2) 631 3716; +63 (2) 631 3722
Fax:+63 (2) 631 3747; +63 (2) 631 3752

Hon. Jesus G. Dureza
Press Secretary
3rd Floor, New Executive Building
Malacañang,
Manila 1005
Voice:+63 (2) 734-5259
Mobile:
Fax:+63 (2) 735-6167
www.ops.gov.ph

Hon. Norberto B. Gonzales
National Security Adviser and Director-General, NSC
National Security Council, NICA Compound,
V. Luna St. corner East Avenue
Quezon City 1104
Voice:+63 (2) 929-0414
Mobile:
Fax:+63 (2) 927-2313
nsmc@info.com.ph

Hon. Renato L. Ebarle
Presidential Chief of Staff – Undersecretary
2/F, Mabini Hall
Manila 1005
Voice:+63 (2) 734-9063
Fax:+63 (2) 734-5978

Hon. Domingo F. Panganiban
Lead Convenor, National Anti-Poverty Commission
ATI Bldg., Elliptical Road
Diliman
Quezon City
Voice:+63 (2) 373 3361 to 64 local.101 and 201
Fax:+63 (2) 373 3301 to 3364 local 132
napc_gov_ph@yahoo.com

Hon. Cerge M. Remonde
Head, Presidential Management Staff and Oversight Official for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Programs
10/F PMS Building
Arlegui Street, San Miguel
Manila 1005
Voice:734-2091
Mobile:
Fax:734-2090

Hon. Silvestre Bello III
Cabinet Secretary
10/F PMS Building, Arlegui Street, San Miguel
Manila 1005
Voice:+63 (2) 733-36-58 / 734-58-90
Mobile:
Fax:+63 (2) 733-37-18

Hon. Sergio AF. Apostol
Chief, Presidential Legal Cousel
New Executive Building
Malacanang
Manila
Voice:+63(2) 736-1044 / 736-1171

Hon. Rodolfo P. Del Rosario
Presidential Adviser for New Government Centers
New Executive Building, J.P. Laurel
San Miguel
Manila 1005
Voice:+63(2) 736-3363
Fax:+63(2) 736-3363

Hon. Hermogenes Esperon
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
7/F Agustin Building I, Emerald Avenue
Ortigas Compound
Pasig City
Voice:+63(2) 636-07-01 to 06 / +63(2) 636-3801 to 06
ere_papp@compass.com.ph

Hon. Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III
Chairman
CICT-NCC Building
G/F Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman,
Quezon City
Voice:+63 (2) 426-1526 to 28

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How to Apply

1. Decide whether you want to apply for the written test or the computer-based test. Computer tests are offered more frequently, but may not be available in certain areas.
2. Choose the specific test format to take, which may be the general test or a subject, such as psychology, test.
3. Contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to begin the registration process (click here).
4. Select a testing site. If you live in a rural area or small town, you may need to travel a considerable distance to the testing location.
5. Enter your name on the registration form exactly as it appears on a government-issued identification card that bears your name in English. Alternatively, enter it the way it appears on your college ID.
6. Make an appointment for your test. Make this appointment carefully as you will only be able to cancel or reschedule 10 days prior to the exam date.

Tips & Warnings

* GRE testing is available throughout the year at sites all over the world.
* Not all graduate schools treat the GRE the same. While a strong score is a requirement in some programs, others consider the GRE a mere formality during the application process. Learn the viewpoints of the schools to which you plan to apply.
* Once you apply to take the GRE, plan to arrive at the testing site at least 30 minutes in advance. This will allow you to complete the necessary paperwork and avoid feeling rushed.
* The GRE takes about 2 1/2 hours to complete, so schedule enough time in the day to take the test.
* For some graduate programs, the basic GRE will not be enough. Some academic areas, such as psychology, require a subject test in addition to the general test. Check with your prospective graduate program for GRE requirements.
* If you have any accommodation requirements due to a disability, request what you need when you register for the GRE. Otherwise, you may not be able to receive special accommodations once you get to your testing site.

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Each of the contracting parties shall file separately a sworn application for each license with the proper local civil registrar. Philippine law prescribes a ten-day waiting period from the filing of the Application to the issuance of the marriage license. The license is valid for 120 days from date of issuance and may be used anywhere in the Philippines.
At the time the contracting parties appear to file their application for a Marriage License to the local civil registrar, he or she must also submit the following supporting documents:

* Birth Certificate: Certified True Copy required of each the contracting parties with the respective registry number. This document is issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

NOTE: NSO now provides a web service which accepts online application for copies of birth and marriage certificates. It is called the e-Census, a web facility aimed to provide Filipinos within and outside the country an alternative means in applying for copies of their civil registry documents. It also has a 24-7 hotline called the NSO Helpline Plus with telephone no. (632)737.1111. You could also reach them via email through: e-census.L.Hufana@mail.census.gov.ph

* Parents’ Consent (for 18-21 years old) or Parent’s Advice (for 21-25 years old): Under Philippine law, the legal age for marriage is 18. If the contracting parties are between the ages of 18 and 21, they must present written consent to the marriage from their father, mother or legal guardian. While any contracting party between the age of 22 and 25 must present written parental advice, i.e., a written indication that the parents are aware of the couple’s intent to marry.
* Certificate of Attendance in a pre-marital counseling and family planning seminar conducted by the Division of Maternal and Child Health at the Municipal/City Hall in the same municipality or city where the contracting parties applied for the marriage license.

EXCEPTIONS TO THE MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENT
The marriage license is one of the vital documents to couples-to-be. However, the 1987 Family Code waives this requirement when:

1. Either or both of the contracting parties are at the point of death. The marriage remains valid even if the ailing party subsequently survives.
2. If the residence of either party is located that there is no means of transportation to enable such party to appear personally before the local civil registrar
3. In the cases provided for in the two preceding articles, the solemnizing officer shall state in an affidavit executed before the local civil registrar or any other person legally authorized to administer oaths that the marriage was performed in articulo mortis (when the party at the point of death is unable to sign the marriage certificate); or that the residence of either party, specifying the barrio or barangay, is so located that there is no means of transportation to enable such party to appear personally before the local civil registrar and that the officer took the necessary steps to ascertain the ages and relationship of the contracting parties and the absence of legal impediment to the marriage.
4. The original of the affidavit required in the last preceding article, together with the legible copy of the marriage contract, shall be sent by the person solemnizing the marriage to the local civil registrar of the municipality where it was performed within the period of thirty days after the performance of the marriage.
5. Marriages among Muslims or among members of the ethnic cultural communities may be performed validly without the necessity of marriage license, provided they are solemnized in accordance with their customs, rites or practices.
6. No license shall be necessary for the marriage of a man and a woman who have lived together as husband and wife for at least five years and without any legal impediment to marry each other. The contracting parties shall state the foregoing facts in an affidavit before any person authorized by law to administer oaths. The solemnizing officer shall also state under oath that he ascertained the qualifications of the contracting parties are found no legal impediment to the marriage.

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Here’s a comparison made by a certain DarkVenom:

I had the same problem before. Toyota vs Honda. Masa vs Class (like everybody is saying). I started testing several brand new cars and ended up choosing from 4 cars namely Vios, City, Altis and Civic. I’m an image freak also rooting for Honda because I want to avoid the Masa image also of Toyota. After several surveys, online forums and recommendations from different people, I ended up buying Altis and I never regret it.

Here were some inputs that I considered:

“Image”
Toyota = Masa image..yuck jologs..Civic – conyo, class…etc (screw this mentality)..Not because I have Altis. According to mechanics and car specialist even buy and sell people, generally it’s true Honda reigns in Private cars, well back in the late 90s but today its Toyota who’s winning the image race. I am also a resident in the US and behold most people have vios and corollas than civics ( I think i haven’t seen any city yet). Check also some car shows online and see how Toyota shines over Honda. Design wise, Vios wins by a mile over City.

“Resale Value”
Honda sells higher than Toyota. I also heard this a lot but after checking with some 2nd hand retailers and owners even online ones, both brands have the same price. It always boils down to mileage, car condition and other factors. If you’re really planning to sell your car in the future, think of it this way, how many honda enthusiast buy cars? 1, 2?…how many toyota enthusiast buy cars? 1, 2? Now how many “taxi” businessman and public authorities buy toyota cars? Hundreds, Thousands… See my point? So the “Masa” image is also an advantage after all…

“Tibay ng Kaha”
Most people that I asked preferred the old city/civics than new ones because of metal thickness and durability. In terms of durability and driver safety I go for Toyota, not to mention my bumper was hit by a bus on the side, the bumper didn’t have any deformation. You can even check it yourself. Toyota cars are by far thicker than Honda. See how totally wrecked a Honda when you see it in the news?

“Space” and “Power”
Try to call some people and check if 3-4 people will comfortably fit at the back. Overload it with people then test drive it. See if the car’s engine will have a hard time. I tested 1.3s 1.5s which is why i ended up 1.6 Corolla Altis. You’ll never know but there will come a time that your car needs to be overloaded. If you plan to go to Baguio, go for 1.5 higher.

“Fuel efficiency”
It’s hard to trust people with regards to this one because we have different driving styles. Determine it on your own when you test drive brand new ones.

“Price and Maintenance”
If City and Vios have the same price. Then I go for Vios because of parts availability and cheaper maintenance. Not to mention surplus on a tight budget.

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