Passport Renewal

What you need to do and to bring...

First, you have to set an Appointment through DFA website.  Children aged 7 years old and below, pregnant woman, solo parent and persons with disabilities don't need to go through this step and may avail the priority lane.

Second, bring the  necessary documents needed for your renewal of passport.  For me,  aside from renewing my passport I also took this chance to change my civil status from single to married.  So aside from preparing a copy of my passport (1st and last page) , a copy of my 2 valid IDs and a duly accomplished application form which I printed on a A4 size bondpaper, I also secure a NSO copy of my marriage certificate.  Well here is a link of all the requirements needed and also be reminded to bring all original documents.  Click here.


On the day of your appointment, go to DFA Regional Consular Office located at third floor Centrio Mall cor Corrales and Recto St Cagayan de Oro City.

Give your duly accomplished application form to the guard and wait for your name to be called at the processing area.  Here they will evaluate your documents or requirements.

Processing

After submitting your requirements, wait for your name to be called at the Cashier.  Well, applicants are given two options regarding the processing of their passport.  If you wish to get your passport within 15 working days, you have to pay the amount of Php 1,200.00 and Php 950.00 for 25 working days.

Cashier

After paying, your next and last step will be at the encoding area.  Here your information, picture, signature specimen and biometric are registered into the system.

Encoding

Releasing

For those who have inquiry regarding passport applications here is their local office number: (088)8576565 / (088) 8578572.


For complaints, inquiries, etc, you could email them at: passportassist.asec@gmail.com or ask-passport@oca.dfa.gov.ph

Mango Mania

A shop that serves not only delicious but healthy dessert, Mango Mania has opened its second branch located at the 2nd level of Centrio Ayala Mall Cagayan de Oro City. 

OUR VISIT

After few days of planning, we finally have the time to visit their place and try some of its dessert.  


THE SHOP


Mango Mania shop has a small yet inviting environment.  When we entered the place, the first thing that catches my attention was the smell of cocoa which they used in making sikwate.  The design and decoration of  the place are very attractive to the eyes. In fact, the place is very relaxing.
 

THE CREW

One factor that will make a customer return to a certain store is not only because of the food they serve or the service they offer but also because of the people that are working there, am I right? Good service renders success to store owners especially to customers given that they are satisfied. Good food plus good service is thumbs up! I must say that the crews of Mango Mania are nice and the services offered are great.  
 

THE FOOD

Before I continue, let me clear things up.  There are various desserts, meals and drinks that Mango Mania offer and by the time we went there, we were able to try their Ice Mango Choco Banana. As it was described on their page, Ice Mango Choco Banana is a bowl of their signature mango ice, served in between halves of a fresh banana, sprinkled with cashews and chocolate chips, decorated by cubes of fresh and ripe mangoes, crowned with a scoop of mango ice cream, and finished-off with a generous drizzle of chocolate syrup.

After taking my first bite, I was looking for a certain taste as it melts inside my mouth - the taste of mango to be exact.  But as I continue, the taste of chocolate syrup and cashews are dominant.  I am not satisfied with the taste either because I am highly expecting the taste of mangoes on it or because I don't mix it well first before eating (which I found odd since its taste doesn't collide with others). Anyways, the plate presentation is superb!

Though we left unsatisfied for our first try we decided to set another date in order to try their other desserts.  Who knows...