Abby Ongyanco-Lim

G-cash was not new. It has been in existence for the quite some time. But, I just have no reason for using it or trying it out.
Then, my sis-in-law and her husband both an ebay enthusiasts asked me a few days ago about g-cash. My sis-in-law has a buyer from Cebu and according to her bank transfer will cost her additional 50 pesos. So, the buyer was asking if G-cash payment is acceptable. So, I checked Globe’s website to look into G-Cash.
It seems easy. If you are a Globe subscriber, then all you have to do is register by texting “REG (4-digit M-PIN)/(Mother’s Maiden Name )/(First Name)/(Last Name)/(Address)/(Telephone No.)” and send to 2882.
After a few secs, I got a reply from Globe that I can now start using G-Cash. A word of caution though, based on my experience with XOOM Make sure that the name and address you registered with Globe matched one of your I.D (Drivers License) So, you will not have trouble claiming the G-Cash.
I gave my sis-in-law my mobile number, so she can start informing her buyer that she can accepts G-Cash through me. (My sis-in-law uses Smart :p) Anyway, we found out that using G-Cash would only cost her buyer additional 10 pesos for G-Cash compared to 50 pesos for bank transfer. G-Cash only charge 10 pesos for amount less than P1,000 and 1% for P1,000 upto P10,000. I clarified to my sis-in-law that when accepting G-Cash it’s either the buyer or seller who shoulder the transaction fee. Since, the fee will only be deducted if you claim the money. But, as long as the G-Cash money is in the Globe system. You will not be charged for this. Well, my sis-in-law decided to pass the fee to her buyer.
After a few days, I got a text message “You have received 547.00 of G-Cash from xxxx xx on 2/11/2006 05:04 PM Ref No. xxxxx”. Okay, so I have 547.00 on my wallet. Of course, I paid my sis-in-law what’s due to her. See it works!

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http://www.ecensus.com.ph - where you can request for a birth certificate, marriage and other documents.
The PORT - is a payment gateway provided by unionbank.

Since, I’m going to renew my passport under my married name. I need a marriage certificate on NSO paper. So, I figure why not try the online request. Okay, first step you have to click the “Request” then “Apply Certificates” Then, a popup window will appear - just clicked I agree. Then, proceed with filling up the form as to where you want your documents be delivered. After filling that up, you may now start requesting for several documents. For each type of docs you request, you have to fill up the form pertaining to the certificate you requested. After that, you can finally submit you request. This will be processed as a batch. Thus, you are given a batch reference number. Very important to keep this batch reference number. This is what you will need to pay via the PORT or over the bank.

For me, I decided to try the PORT. I expected to be asked for my credit card details. But, I was astound that the only payment type available is the ATM/Debit Card - Megalink or Unionbank issued cards only. Anyway, I decided to try it by using my Ibank ATM card. Scary as it is, I need to type my ATM card number, and pin! But, I wanted to know how it works. So, I proceed by typing my ATM card number and ATM pin. My first attempt was not successful - “Time out error”My second attempt was successful - I saved the acknowledgement page. It says Marriage Certificates will take 3 days to process and delivery will takes 2 to 6 working days!

So, let’s see until then.

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Today, hubby and me decided to have a vacation on the coming months. But first, we have to renew our passports. I’ve heard about doing it online but I have not tried it. So, tonight I decided to give it a try. I logged into http://www.passports.com.ph and did the following steps

1. Select province - Metro Manila
2. Select City - Quezon City
3. Filled up the online form - make sure you have the following details, passport number, date/place issued
4. Select date when I wanted it to be picked up

That Simple! Next, just have to wait for the Aboitiz to pick up the documents.

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