I asked Filipino Embassy "How can I come back to the Philippines ? "

[@MrBulBul]

Off topic but there are many people who misunderstand the dual (or multiple) citizenship system in Korea, so I am providing accurate information as follows. 1. When a foreigner is naturalized in Korea (if he or she has passed the test) 1) If your home country allows dual citizenship (eg, the Philippines), and you want to keep your hometown citizenship, if you sign a waiver of rights as a foreigner in Korea, Korea issues Korean citizenship. It means "in Korea, you have only the rights of being a Korean". This is how the dual citizenship system in most countries works. 2) If your home country does not allow dual citizenship (eg, China, Japan), the Korean government will issue Korean citizenship only after you give up your hometown country citizenship. As long as I know, Majority of Chinese and Japanese people keep their hometown citizenship after marriage. % The Korean government does not grant Korean citizenship just because you are married to a Korean, and you have to pass a fairly difficult test and the process takes a long time. 2. If you are born dual citizenship due to parental or other reasons; In the case of men, due to military problems, in the past, they had to choose their nationality until they reached 18, but now they allow dual citizenship as a condition of serving in the military. % In the past, a famous singer gave up Korean citizenship before enlisting in the military and fled to the United States, which caused a big social problem, and he is still banned from entering Korea.

[@jepoylolinco2312]

dont give up theres a lot of time in your life im filipino half chinese

[@mjbaring]

Hi A little tip ... my Niece married korean what they do they applied for Dual Citizen for his husband to make no hassle in the future ,,,, since that you are married with Filipina she can apply for it and have you a Philippines Passport....

[@GreeneMe7717]

That's what I understanding Mr. Bulbul. It is the same in the US, Unless you are a foreigner U can have dual.

[@Andy-bp5ze]

As a foreigner I walked in to the Hong Kong PHL consulate with my form / documents and got my 9a visa exception (travelling with filipino minor) in 3 days, they even offered me the 1 day express service. They were extremely helpful over email and in person, quicker and better service than my own 'developed' country..

[@OianneO]

Filipinos live in a country where most of the people I know believes that the greatest achievement is to leave it. Filipinos are so used to poor service and corrupt politicians. I hope I get to see a day where the system changes. Also Filipinos watching this pls vote wisely next yr.

[@Yellow123Ninja]

Cross our fingers, my friend. Cross our fingers.

[@lancetheking7524]

@@Yellow123Ninja crossed since I was a child and my God the Marcos and Aquino era cursed the entire government for life

[@Yellow123Ninja]

@@lancetheking7524 The government has been corrupt since the end of the Philippine-American War. Stuff like the Marcos regime just added more fuel to the already burning fire.

[@lancetheking7524]

@@Yellow123Ninja I mean, not really that corrupt, we were a good American colony, everything was clean and great, after independence it wasn't bad either, at least as far as I know

[@hazehernandez229]

You are wrong. The greatest achievement is to succeed here in the motherland. People leave for other countries because they can't succeed here. Don't make a political statement because Mr. bulbul here is naturally apolitical. Pump your brakes.

[@Majesticunicorn31]

I agree with you, Mr. Bulbul. Even Filipinos here find a HARD time getting an appointment for renewal of passports. So sad 😭 😞 really.

[@GreeneMe7717]

I think is everywhere u need to apply ahead of time. Coz the processing now took 4 to 8 months for renewal and even dual citizens. So it's not about SK only even here in the US same process

[@GreeneMe7717]

My husband just renewed his US passport and it took 2mons for him to received. It's about our government it's all over

[@airfire1078]

Kc po madami po binebnta ang apointment s iba pngkakakitaan kung gusto mo mkakuha apointment mgtyaga k online kc minsan nkalagy lng jan full pero pg tiningnan mo.ulit mdmi pa sched bkt ako saglit lng mkakuha online appointment

[@jt8778]

@@GreeneMe7717 bcoz of inefficient of sleepy joe govt. We need trump back asap

[@ericxutxxex]

Hi. You can make an appointment every Monday afternoon because during that time they update the website for the reservations for the next week.

[@Amanda88]

I agree with BulBul. I love Philippines but some how government office need improve their service. I believe it will come some day. I have permanent visa in Philippines and I had to renew my visa this year. It tooks 5months. But my husband Korean spouse visa took only 10days.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

If you assume the government wants people to enter then yes, they should improve. But if the government really doesn't want people to return then they're providing exactly the service needed for that goal. Just saying "citizens can't return" would be politically problematic. But making it so difficult people give up...well that's just the "Filipino culture". The government has used this tactic for many years. Services are provided to people in charge while denying services to people not connected. I tend to believe actions rather than words. It would obviously be easy for the government to make this all very easy, but they don't. There must be some reason for this.

[@gooddays6205]

Depende yarn gurl, kailangan mong magpa-schedule syempre. Kami nga hintay lang din dahil may nauna. Lahat naman gustong makaalis hintay hintay langs

[@khatrineatienza3683]

The best time to book an appointment for passport renewal is around 2:30 to 4:am Philippine time. Got my appointment last Sunday morning. Been trying for 6 months.

[@YsmaelGuzmanManalo]

Ohhh i'll take note of this

[@taelian3233]

Ako nag paassis ko...kc nga matagal pa appointment 800 binayad ko pero 1 week my appointment na ko.. Tpos pina rush ko passport ko. . 1 week dumating na passport ko.. Edi 2weeks lng lhat...

[@glenndavidtorres]

Since when a govt service such as passport is available on an ungodly hour of 2:30-4:00am? Think of your justification. It is laughable to the whole world who will read this.

[@khatrineatienza3683]

Appointment booking po yung tinutukoy ko try mo ng regular time dinka aabot kasi fully booked na lahat ng dates.

[@khatrineatienza3683]

@@glenndavidtorres appointment booking po yung tinutukoy ko not the process po renewing passport.

[@paulamarielleababao6003]

There are a lot of Filipino students enrolled in Korean universities but are still stranded in PH. Hoping KR will resume student visa processing soon

[@konsolebox]

Matagal talagang makakuha ng passport. In my experience the reservations worked well but you have to make sure you follow the instructions well like paying the initial fee. There's a one time instruction that has to be followed which you have to screenshot immediately otherwise you would have trouble recovering it if you move to another page. You can't apply again since your application will be considered as duplicate.

[@VanCityHapa]

5:52 I respectfully disagree, Mr Bulbul. You absolutely have the right to speak about this debacle not only as the husband of a Filipino but also because of your platform that covers topics about the Philippines. As you rightly mentioned, this will affect Filipinos not only in Korea, but may* also Filipino citizens and their families in almost every country in the world. The government needs to recognize this failure/shortcoming, step up to the plate and provide better services to the people our politicians love to call (and rightly so) "modern day heroes". Best regards and good luck...

[@ramonraymond]

That is sad reality of actual situation. Complain thru media they denied this.

[@Followwherethetruthleads]

Govt is a failure. All sorts of corruption Everywhere.

[@JoyLangston]

@@MANGKANORMIDNIGHT69 huh? Presidente na naman may issue? Lol This ain’t just a pinas issue. Marami rin countries ang affected ng mga ganitong situation. Pandemic paren. Short sa staff dahil strict, maraming walang trabaho. Madaming delays.

[@blackblackblackxxx]

If you don't recognise the problem, is there a problem to start with? That's their logic.

[@taelian3233]

Dito sa bicol and bills lng.. 1 week lng nakakuha na ako ng passport.. And naka renew na yung iba.. Sa NCR cguro mabagal kc mas maraming tao.. At ang bait pa nung sa counter they greet me and all smile pa.. Khit na ako na pinaka last na applicant ng 5pm

[@coldfish2000]

The problem when I applied is that the system didn't send me my application form and receipt even if I paid already. What I did was I sent a message to the branch my appointment was scheduled. They helped me to pass my concern to the main system. I got my requirements a day after my SUPPOSED appointment date. I sent another email to the branch and told me I can go 3 weeks after my appointment date. I was able to come in a Tuesday and there's not a lot of people. They even wrote on my documents "Wasn't able to come at the correct schedule due to system" Tips for getting an appointment: Check on Thursday Night (Philippine Time) and make sure to be fast in typing because the slot you got might be grabbed by another person. I think I had a good experience with the customer service of DFA because I applied in a provincial branch. The ones in Manila are definitely cut throat.

[@ap_jaeger6164]

On behalf of the Filipino, I apologize for this decade long insufficiency and negligence. DFA was never perfect but i think they have really lowered the bar this time just because reasons. 😑😑😑 the system is as broken as their website.

[@inigomontoya3750]

IS THE DO DIRTY SYSTEM THAT MADE IT BROKE. THEY ALLOW TSIKWA TO COME IN EVN WITH HAND CARRY SHABU ITS OK.

[@shyrusangoluan5509]

@@inigomontoya3750 stop pushing your hateful agenda here

[@marydeyoe3227]

Or the employees just not interested to work . Peace ✌️

[@vermont741]

AP-Jaeger I agree. The situation in the PH Embassy in Korea is a reflection of how the present administration is a failurein so many aspects :-(

[@octavia7408]

No, you definitely should talk about the system as a husband to a Filipina and one who promotes and explores Filipino culture, maybe as a foreigner, they will listen to you more if this concern is brought up more internationally. This chaotic system has always been a hassle to everyone and I mean everyone, resulting in some people doing inside jobs or inside connections which makes the process worse because they get to cut in the lines. The system needs modernization. I got my passport renewal schedule in just 1 week, but I was monitoring the site everyday for a week in the early hours of the morning and when a slot opened up, I grabbed it quickly. I got lucky but it's still very frustrating.

[@LenA-vh2sk]

Here in Ph, travel agencies get the slots and charge their clients, doubling the price. They charge P2,500 while it only costs > P1K. This is why its hard for us to get appointment slots.

[@octavia7408]

@@LenA-vh2sk Not really, those fixers go through the same process, they also just constantly monitor and wait for slots to open at the wee hours of the morning. A lot of people don't really have time to do that especially those who are not very technology-savvy or the older people so they hire those fixers to do that for them. They are not really given the slots, they also just book online the same as everyone. But yeah, they charge crazy amounts, I overheard a conversation while I was renewing my passport last month, the two Tita's compare the amount they paid their fixers, one was 2k and the other 3k. They also waited a couple of months while I got lucky and saw a slot just a week after I checked. I only paid the 1k passport fee.

[@apolpanz9817]

LADY YOU'RE NOT ALONE IN YOUR KIND OF EXPERIENCE !! AND YOU'RE BLOODY LUCKY YOU GOT FINALLY A SLOT !! THE PRESENT BLOODY CHAOTIC SITUATION EVERYONE IS EXPERIENCING IS NOT GOING AWAY ANYTIME SOON. SO THE ONLY OPTION WE HAVE IS TO BE PATIENT AND WHEN THE EVEN DIM OPPORTUNITY POPS UP GRAB IT BY THE HORNS. GOOD LUCK LUCK !! FELIZ VIAJE !! THANKS.

[@everulle4959]

@@LenA-vh2sk THAT IS WHAT WE CALLED A DECENT AND DISCREET KIND OF FIXERS THAT SOUNDS LEGAL. PARANG NGAYON PA TAYO SA MGA GANYANG PINOY STYLES.

[@glenndavidtorres]

What do you expect? The syndicates in govt doubled. It is lot easier then six years ago. Yes, there were some hitches and snafus then but not as rampant as today. It's insanely corrupt officials and likewise more corrupt agencies and fixers that's driving the passport dilemma to it's peak of inefficiency..

[@TheEatonSquad]

2:49 she can actually still fly to the Philippines using her foreign passport. She can use her dual citizenship documents in lieu of the Philippines passport. When you guys travel together, you won’t be needing a visa. I do travel updates btw thats why I know the protocol of a certain category 😊

[@academia8021]

So far I never had a problem everytime I renew my Phil. passport in Phil. Embassy in Itaewon, they are very accommodating and I even received my renewed passport in just a month. My latest renewal I received it after 27 days.

[@scion_cho]

Same situation in the UK, when we needed to process documents via embassy but it was closed for months. Huge backlog. Plus the problem of the infrastructure wherein even registering/queuing is a problem. They really need to modernize their systems and outsource to more specialized firms to handle their portals.

[@thefamiIyguyshow]

Yeah idk what to do

[@kathlynkissy]

We are bad at it unfortunately

[@kimchiekim5411]

I am so proud of our embassy here in Vietnam, couldn't thank them enough for being so prompt . Even weekends I got a respond 😁! Very friendly and so attentive with our request.

[@alexcada7032]

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[@momylarachelle5399]

I was crying 😢 while I was watching your vlog and I understand because of the situation. Many Filipinos they wanted to visit in the Philippines. But because of corona virus is not easily.

[@curtfont]

But they're making it easy for questionable countries with their color coding system and saying it's based on science.

[@shinden15]

hello, You might expect that renewing Philippine Passport is easier when in the Philippines. But it is harder. Appointment site will only show 3 month to the current date and fixers will try to get it also. also right now most of the schedule is close because "holiday" season.

[@wessaavedra7631]

Sorry for having an incompetent govt/ foreign service. You can enter the Phil. as husband of a Filipina and all you need is your marriage certificate with a copy of her passport/ PSA birth cert.

[@charlenecarolinecamero5119]

Same happened to me in Phil embassy in Singapore. I tried reserving a date for renewal of my passport at night. That usually happens AT NIGHT, but pls try it in the morning. Their system I think works only in the morning 😁

[@lovelytan1645]

You are not alone, even here at Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles. It is very difficult to make an appointment. Not only that no one answer the calls or their online inquiry. The Filipinos are very patient. The only thing I can apply for passport, notarization or dual thru the outreach program.

[@jjlopez27jl]

As a Filipino I will be the first to tell you that services in the country are beyond terrible. Am sorry that you have to go through this. Bulok talaga sa Pinas.

[@jeromeleal9182]

Been having problem scheduling appointment for my passport renewal too here in the philippines.. its really hard right now to get appointments depending on the dfa regional offices.

[@kibeschannel8590]

Mr bulbul I feel you even we Filipinos having a hard time to get an appointment. SSS, NBI, Lto police , hospital you need to spend whole day !

[@sweeneyteng6658]

Local application for passports takes more than 6 months to get a booking. And that's with all the satellite offices

[@bhhatman]

Try using dfa appointment portal every thursday night around 11:30pm onward because thats the time dfa open new reservation slots

[@LeahandBlair]

Nice advice

[@simplynurseai9402]

Same here in UK… I am just renewing my dual passport but they are asking so many requirements that I need to get from Philippines. And in the Philippines, they are asking for loads of government ID which I dont have anymore since I am here in UK and have not renewed any for a while because I dont go home every year and if I do I only stay for 3 weeks due to my amount of leave allowed! Just so frustrating! And this is just a renewal!

[@Seproc]

Nothing new. DFA has been corrupt since i dont know when. Ph Government still dont understand the importance of programmers. They hire them like they do on fast foods. Thats why these systems dont last long because they lack the man power to maintain it. The govt should start cultivating and cherishing filipino programmers. Im no programmer, but even I know that these systems can only work properly if they are maintained by regular programers, not partimers who dont give a sh t if the system works the nextday.

[@lionesssafari]

Same problem here in Kuwait no one answers your call if you go through embassy website. But Philippine embassy here manage to continue giving services and appointments through their Facebook page. All schedules, appointments and links for form applications are posted in their FB page. No walk ins in embassy, you can go for your appointment only once you see your name on list with date and time posted on FB. I wish all Philippine embassy all over the world will do the same. Their FB page is working well than the embassy website itself. It is a great way to communicate to all Filipinos and ask questions.

[@Echo-vy8jg]

yea this is a very big problem with our country. Our services is too damn bad to the point where you have no choice but to keep on adjusting your schedule and at one point get too busy and forget about it leading to a penalty for not being able to take care of the business you have with them

[@emsscha777]

The Philippine Consulate in Frankfurt Germany are very efficient , you can get an appointment through online , filled up all your information online and come on your appointment day w/ all the requirements after 3 weeks your new passport will send to you through registered mail...👍 Philippine Consulate in Frankfurt ( job well done Maam/ Sir)

[@eneri83]

Wherever you will go Philippine Embassy is the hardest Embassy to deal with, they asking so many things that actually useless, but still they asking for it, they always have the most long method when it comes to processing documents 🤣 I'm a Filipino but I can feel it, our Philippine Embassy here doesn't even want to answer any phone calls, they doesn't want to discuss or answer any questions 🤣, you didn't even speak any words yet, they are all angry already 🤣😅✌, and actually you are not the only one who have complaints 😅

[@merryjoy5188]

Agree . ..

[@chaskaabraxas5314]

1000% Absolutely True !! The Philippine Embassy SUCKS!! Bunch of Morons work there ! 🤬😤👎

[@janet.3439]

true! processing of Philippine legal documents is a pain anywhere. Most of the time, online applications doesn’t work so you’d try to call their office and most of the time, no one will answer. In the end, you’ll have to go to their office only to be told to apply online. No matter how much patience a person has, most of the time people would just want to give up

[@royezekielmarkjose1196]

ang pinakamasarap na pakiramdam yung napalitan na yung passport mo, na hindi na corrupt yung gobyerno mo. pwede naman mahalin ang lupang tinubuan kahit wala ka ng amor sa gobyerno since 1972. shoutout from california

[@mariasimone1231]

Even here in the Phils. is quite difficult to get a slot online. I was trying since August up to now but to no avail. There's an available dates but the time was and is fully booked. The Phil embassy should change this kind of system. It's quite inconvenient to us travelers

[@crysane08]

I understand your frustration,even in the Philippines, everything (government services like in DFA, NBI,etc) needs to have online reservation/schedule but it takes a long time to actually get in and take appointments from their website. I tried getting a schedule for the Bureau of quarantine, for 3 nights I tried getting schedule for hours to no avail. I had to enlist the help of my recruitment agency. same with the Department of foreign affairs.

[@AAJ01]

You can't get an appointment through the website, the only available date is around march of 2023 but if you call the embassy they will give you an appointment as early as this month. I got an appointment for may 2022 last august but i called two weeks ago and they gave me an appointment for nov 8 and i was able to renew my pasport last week.

[@tholitztalag285]

More power!sir bulbul. Stay strong.

[@yanyantv5715]

completely agree to you mr BULBUL

[@bolagg6676]

I live near Washington, D.C. and have been trying to contact the Philippine Embassy there for weeks now. The phone just rings until it turns off. You would think service would be exemplary at the US capital. But it is not. The system stinks. I have had better service at some Jollibee locations in the Philippines.

[@leifrey]

I did not have the luck to call directly the Philippine Immigration in the Philippines either. In the midst of the pandemic, no appointments could be made last year. This year, I was able to get an appointment through online with the Philippine Consulate in Houston, Texas. My papers were processed without hassle.

[@daidai1625]

Last time they allow Filipino married to a foreigner to enter Philipines even their spouses but when the cases went up again the government change again the policy. Just wait some time again let’s hope that they will change the policy. Here is much worst even their own resident are not allow to come back.

[@bryx170]

Even Jessica Lee can't go back home (PH) because of the restrictions. She's a permanent resident tho.

[@happymamas-girlvlog9177]

I understand your sentiments, even us Filipino have a problem with the embassy especially in renewing passport.Most of the time they don’t have available schedule in the system and they are very difficult to contact even calling them personally thru phone or thru email…

[@samthin2paused933]

The technique there Mr. Bul is to check it daily, preferrably in the afternoon or early morning 12pm- 2pm, or 12 -1 am they refresh it per week as well Monday or Tuesday I think

[@XZCg45]

yes they hve the opening day everyweek for appointment same situation of me after I Call Embassye I wait for 7am in Saturday and do the schedule but in Korean we dont know which day they refresh the system

[@samthin2paused933]

@@XZCg45 oh yes I forgot to mention its Philippine time that I've used, it might be the same there in Korea, patience is the key

[@akosiellen5789]

Here in Saudi for passport renewal no need an appointment. just bring your old passport and iqama (resident certificate) photo copies pay the service fee..wait for two weeks process and you will receive your new passport with your old passport thru Aramex service..very easy to renew here in Saudi than in DFA Philippines ..

[@dexsusa6893]

Thank you for making this video and sharing with us. I'm a Filipino but I'm US- citizen when I go home I don't need any Visa unless I stay longer than 3 months I believe.

[@JBlondes24]

in UK i renew my passport in July last year went to London Embassy in and out 30mins max just make sure u got your documents ready and pay now Thanks to DU30 got 10 years before it was every 5 years

[@einal4000]

Nowadays they advise to renew 10months to 1yr before passport expired. Im in Singapore, i book appointment beginning of April, scheduled to go to embassy on May and got my new passport around August.

[@meoct-ow7tu]

Truely frustrating I'm with you. Every time you make an online appointment in the Philippines this happen

[@Maryannlifeincanada]

Dual citizen din po ako pero korean passport gmit ko pag umuuwi pero pagdating sa immigration tinatanong kung nasaan passport ko cnasbi ko expired pero binibigyan parin ako ng 1 yr stay

[@foddermucker]

This is normal embassy staff behavior anywhere in the world. It's very frustrating. Service to its citizens is the lowest priority for the Philippine Government.

[@konsolebox]

That's the unfortunate situation in government agencies because they fail to hire better programmers or allow senior programmers to acknowledge modern programming style. Most are still lazy and take for granted proper error handling and only care about business logic.

[@jfajardo0305]

I am a Senior Programmer from a different agency/department. We adopt modern programming. We aren't lazy to fix some issues even beyond working hours, the real problem was, we were lack of MAN POWER due to lack of regular positions. For the whole department we were only 3 programmers for Nationwide systems of that agency/department, so what do you expect? We care about moving forward, we care about digitization, but please don't blame us(Programmers) for this.

[@lancetheking7524]

@@jfajardo0305 hmmp I believe you, but how would man power be a problem, wouldn't there be multiple people available and wanting this type of job? I'm just a bit surprised

[@PurpleHaze4me]

They wont hire or install new software, because they already pocketed the money for xmas presents to their families and cohorts.

[@wilsonlim2614]

@@jfajardo0305 I believe you! It's the poor management the people on top. Budget should be allocated towards modernization of government transactions. There should be a whole department and at least a battalion of programmers. The faster the government transactions, the quicker the income, more productivity for the people.

[@konsolebox]

@@jfajardo0305 While that thing about lack of manpower may be true I think it's the lack of modern programming discipline that majorly affects the quality of software being built for government services. The error shown here is just an example. Here a global error handler seems to be the only one that takes care of the error and shows the general error to the user, but doesn't say if the transaction has been discarded or unsubmitted. Should the user try again? Has the application been successful and saved to the database but the mailer just failed to send the notification? Did it revert that the application won't become duplicate if the user tries again? Every piece of issue that may occur should have its own handler regardless of the likelihood of its occurrence. Neglecting to install and design proper error handling and logging management is something old school programmers often do simply because to them it only makes the code "complicated", but keeping runtime consistency is really something that shouldn't be compromised no matter what the price. Old school people should move away from monolithic oriented programming approach and embrace newer approaches like MVC (and its variants), a combination of object, component, and event-driven programming, and a sensible DRY (don't repeat yourself) approach. Monolithic programming approach is forgivable if you're writing scripts but it's different when writing applications because you have to avoid redundancy for simplicity's sake and centralized fixing of bugs while also avoiding oversimplification of runtime. It's also recommended to make applications test driven and have strict production and development stages. A source code writing standard should also be implemented and strictly followed. Having a code repository with formal commit messages and moderated branches is also a plus. I recommend anyone starting new web based applications look into having the backend purely run as an API service with no client side rendering but allow other client-side javascript based frameworks to handle it. It's a good start since it allows the application to be easier to expand both in features and the interfaces, and keeps the functionality of the service transparent and clean. It's also easier to write test scripts with it. Many of its transactions can be carried by sessions that will be staged to draft making stages and a finalization stage. Speaking of event-driven programming approach by the way, learning to use async-await should now be mandatory.

[@eteng64]

Actually that really is the disadvantage of try online appointment for embassy service like applying for visa or passport renewal. Most of the time when you apply online the date that you would like to book would be easily be unavailable because it's already full. Just a second it's open for appointment after a few seconds it's already full and is not available.

[@silentloud]

given the situation here, we are not yet even close to 70% of our population getting vaccinated but then again, for some reason, teenagers are now allowed to go to malls and other areas with mass gatherings... also, almost all malls are now in full operation from day to evening... well, if that's the case, why not make you guys and with many others who wants to go home, get a chance to do so... 🤷‍♂️

[@dumbbellenjoyer]

Its about as hard to enter Japan right now. If they hadn''t added a new document which requires your company to contact the government as well as the embassy I'd be there already.

[@winterwolf211]

It took me a month, checking everyday to get an appointment to renew my passport. I finally found an available slot and it was 4 months ahead, I was only able to book my sister and myself because if I include my mother it would've taken me well over the 30 minute reservation time if I added her in. Someone I know who is less well versed in computers has been trying to get her visa for over a year, I tried to help her but she cancelled because someone tricked her. Now she's asking for my help again but it took me over a month to get a reservation from checking daily myself...

[@janeisla0129]

For the renewal of the passport . I was so lucky that I got mine on the date that I want. You can overcome all of those struggle . Figthing

[@vetdad10]

I sympathize with you. I have been traveling back and forth every year for the past 5 years. It's always expenses be and a headache to deal with the embassy.

[@chocohalf]

YESSS here in Japan passport expired in July & i got scheduled only till Nov...after 4months expired becoz of Covid i think...so strict..they sent me after 1months renewed with a 10yrs validity...Internet schedule system all over the world i think & apply for renewal & get your code or passing No....& bring it in the Phil.Embassy to show

[@DPHNvr8e]

DFA has a very big problem at the moment. lots of people still do not have their passports. I renewed mine on Sept 08 and because of an error in my application, I have been waiting for more than 2 months for my passport with no clear date on when I will get mine. Some cannot even renew. Those who renewed, and have errors, cannot check it on the DFA website. You cannot even talk or call the DFA, you're lucky to get a reply if they reply at all. If they do reply, WAIT, is the common theme and tone.

[@ericxutxxex]

This is also same for Filipinos living in the country who wants to renew the passport. It's hard to make an appointment. But the trick is to check the website at the afternoon every Monday, because they update during that time.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I rarely run into any website implemented correctly except for websites selling things like Amazon, EBay, etc... The more complex the website the more likely something will not be implemented correctly. As a software engineer I find it extra frustrating. There has to be some incentive for a government to want people to come in for them to make it easier, or possible. The message is very clear that the Philippines government does not want anyone coming into the country. They can't just say "even citizens aren't allowed", but they can make it very hard. This is just how the world works.

[@eduardotadeollamas1057]

Madali lng nmn renewal. Ng passport sa regional office . Set ka lang Ng schedule Ng renewal tapos bigyan k Ng date para bumalik para claim ung Bago. Inaplay ko pa sa cp lang sa website .

[@OhNow3P]

Hi Mr Bulbul. Please book that appointment. After that, call the embassy and ask for expedited appointment - usually visiting a terminally ill family member or attending a funeral will do. They will schedule you an earlier appointment.

[@warthogg27]

sadly, i am not surprised and you are the proper person to give another perspective of the incompetence and impotence of dealing with philippine bureauracy.

[@Tzz567]

Philippines has very slow bureaucracy, as well as the security issues. If I'm not mistaken, they were hacked again or some kind of leak.. I'm here in America, it was about 1 month ago. The news stated here, hackers have reserved all appointments creating backlogs for next 6 months for American passports.. Seems like something strange is going on.. Or maybe it's extra precautions to prevent covid spread without telling public..

[@kerstin_eryel]

Sometimes a complaint needs to become viral just to get the government to fix it. It only shows the government is very lazy and they will only start working if they already face public embarrassment. You did the right thing posting this video. I hope the embassy learn from this.

[@ronlhubbard1353]

If you moved to North Korea first then you could go to the Philippines cause NK is n the green list but if you do that then you’ll have other problems to deal with and may not be able to leave. So you better consider the Next step first before doing anything drastic, only do that as last alternative ! . North Korea not a very good option !

[@Cyberoll]

I have the same problem in Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, I tried to make online appointment but their system don't work. I tried contacting the line but nobody take the call. I've search for email and I found, I've sent an email and mentioned to raise the concern to Presidential Complain Center the I received a reply with instructions. Next day they announced all passport renewals no longer done in Embassy but to a private company.

[@awinski7988]

It need some Maintenance to the Mainframe Server of Philippines Embassy it might be overloaded right now (like the Philippines Identification System).

[@MrDesertFoxChannel]

Also here in the Philippines we cannot book an available appointment dates on the website.

[@kuryentician6200]

Its sad because the incompetence is all very true

[@francesbuenaventura2640]

I know this is so frustrating one reason why Im not even bothered at the moment to renew my Phil Pass quite happy with my UK pass.

[@IsabellOlivia]

We had a couple bad experiences in UK Philippine Embassy..Frustratrion and disaapointment. No available appointment for 7months, they are not open to upgrade their ways. Very disappointed as always.. I guess all philippine embassy are the same..

[@MikeruTv]

My experience is that, i was trying to renew my passport on March and i got my slot on July. Im a Filipino but our embassy is suck. Thanks for bringing this concern.

[@marydeyoe3227]

Same here in the U.S I keep calling our embassy almost every day. But it seems to be that . No one wants to answer the Phone.

[@jemina6438]

Your wife can still go Philippines.. even the passport has below 6mos validity only .. and in the Philippines she can renew her passport direct at DFA

[@michellebisnar8341]

Yes our country philippines government needs a lot of iprovement. Thats the biggest problem of us filipino. We understand you how you feel. We wish they will be improve to serve better their people and others.

[@BrawlinRL]

I'm half Korean and half Filipino, I'm a dual citizen as well. When I renewed my Korean passport, it took me about an hour to get the whole thing done (would've been quicker if I knew how to read and write Korean), I've been living in the Philippines all my life and I still don't have a Filipino passport.

[@inigomontoya3750]

GO TO THE NEAREST DFA OFFICE AND YOU GET ONE. HOW HARD IS THAT?

[@BrawlinRL]

@@inigomontoya3750 clearly you have no idea about my situation. Before you pipe up, try and know what the situation is. Don't you think I've tried? Lol basta may masasabi lang no?

[@namelessone5968]

I swear, their overall system needs an update ASAP, especially now that there are a lot of OFWs that want to work abroad or return home and with the current global problem a lot of foreign nationals also want to be kept updated on how to get in or get out of the country. I seriously wonder why they can't do that when in fact, one of the major contributors on the country's economy are the OFWs and tourism.

[@ernestodavidlibiran9630]

I'm OFW the experience is the same, the service sucks the appointment system.... sigh! we need to apply for leave and waste 1 day for the process.

[@noahguerrero1590]

Me and my family has the same problem today...Embassy does not want to give them visa even they are my husband and child...I have to register our marriage and my child's birth to Phil embassy before they can issue the visa to them...which will take 2-3 mos...registering also is pain in the ass because of the requirements.

[@eyo8766]

I had to use an exploit to get my appointment. When you enter the site at a time that ends with 59 like 8:59 AM, the site refreshes with new appointments

[@thefurgang]

I feel you! I am Filipino citizen living in the Philippines, and yet passport renewal was very difficult. Passport appointment took more than 2mos. And until now, after another 2 months and more of waiting., I still have not received my passport.

[@taelian3233]

Wow.. Tags NCR ka po?? Kc ako bicol nag pa assist ako 800 binayad ko.. Tpos 2 week my schedule na ko tpos 1 week din andyan na passport ko.. Kc pinarush ko.. Bali 2weeks lng ako naghintay

[@gabsl1552]

The website kept messing up even when I need to apply for renewal passport appointment. What if you contact Jessica Lee? Because i think she has connection with the Philippines embassy. She’s vlogger too! Check her channel

[@penguinwalk7058]

Hey I suggest you switch to sim card wifi. I have same experience w passport booking . Sim card net usage pushed through

[@sportitojoe]

I just watched the video. I hope this got resolved, sir. It's a huge shame that the service isn't efficient.

[@Spy359]

Your English is perfect. Where did you grow up or study English? (But I think the Philippines will open up even more to more foreigners as the COVID-19 situation is improving by the day.)

[@jorabino9584]

In fast month also here in the Philippines my husband had difficult to have appointment for here passport renew.all the schedule is full .

[@kensnow7837]

I guess this should come to the attention of Raffy Tulfo. Why don't you hook up with him? He might be able to help. It's just sad that the Philippine government agencies are manned by incompetent people.

[@palawanrexx1331]

Filipinos working in Korea also have the same problem , no slot for passport renewal, its a serious problem but it seems the government will just course the problem rather than looking for solutions. I can say korean officials always and will find solutions.

[@kherubim1]

Iba talaga ang red tape sa Pilipinas kong mahal, kahit online.

[@ariscanete]

Japan recently declared Green listen... soon South Korea will follow as Green listed too

[@paranoiadance]

One of the many things that are so frustrating in our country. Its like slow, unresponsive, and inefficient service is expected when dealing with anything government related. Almost like a given fact that everyone just accepts and lives with. There are so many thing to love about my country but there are also a lot that needs to be improved

[@kramz6275]

Same here in the US. We have disame problem making a appointment.

[@joycesmile123]

We cannot also get a new passport , nor renew it online ... My family has been trying a thousand of times .. it's such a pain ! But for some reason , some Filipinos are able to get a passport or visa through some agencies , of course they charge more .. I don't know how they're able to process it but just try . Just make sure that that agency is legit , or official or certified by the government .

[@roseleathercraftsph]

Even Filipinos here are having problems renewing their passports too. I believe they are still catching up because of the problems caused by the virus

[@lukes.3488]

I am glad my family never had problems with the DFA here in Vancouver, Canada.

[@shortafewbolts]

In Los Angeles, California Philippine Consulate. When the USPostal Service raised its prices by $0.80 cents or so, the Consulate decided not to mail back notarized documents, passports to Filipino until they received the $0.80 cents. "If you haven't received your documents, please mail $0.80 cents so we can release your documents".

[@Ubiquitous_1]

Good thing you're bringing this up. Dealing with embassy stuff can be so frustrating.

[@angelotimonera7967]

You know, send a message via email at Philippine Consulate online and tell them your problem.

[@takyo5195]

you have a point..

[@janinayves06]

Same as in UK. A week of calling them never ring it says always busy forever😂. Regarding their website you can’t find new updated travel protocol. I tried to ring the emergency number and they ask me go to their website😅Lucky for those my co Filipino lived in London they can visit anytime the embassy for an an advice but how about those live outside London . Hope the ambassador need to push those engines sitting on the desk.