Lena : PRC 101 (License Renewal)

This blog may be a bit late (I renewed my ECE license last March 28 *wink*). But nevertheless, I hope this will be a big help to those who will need to renew their PRC license.  =)

Comparing the process during my last renewal (early renewal – change of professional name, from Electronics and Communications Engineer to Electronics Engineer), it’s easier and faster this time. You just need to have all the right documents/requirements plus an extra punctual time and voila! You’re all done. =)

Requirements:

1. Duly Accomplished Form
2. 2 pcs passport size picture (white background with complete name tag)
3. Photocopy of recent professional ID
4. Certificate of membership/good standing from respective Accredited Professional Organization (APO) **
5. Pay the appropriate handling fee if you want PRC to DELIVER your Professional ID.
6. In case of LOST ID, bring a notarized Affidavit of Loss
7. In case of DESTROYED ID, the applicant shall surrender the destroyed card

** See Professions requiring certificate from their respective APO

• Agricultural Engineers
• Architects
• Customs Brokers
• Electrical Engineers
• Electronics Engineers
• Geodetic Engineers
• Guidance and Counseling
• Interior Designers
• Landscape Architects
• Mechanical Engineers 

Over the Counter Procedures

Step 1.

Present duly accomplished Application for Professional ID form together with the requirements at:

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Be sure to get your certificate from you respective APO before going to the said window above. Professions listed above are the only ones requiring APO certificate.

For Electronics Engineer, IECEP office is located right in front of PRC, Php1200 membership renewal fee (valid for 3 years).

If you’re a PECE, you may opt to pay for the lifetime membership fee, I think that’s for Php2000.

FORMS may be downloaded below, or you can directly get it from PRC.

• Download Application Form for Professional Identification Card
• Download Form for  Petition for Correction of Entries or Data
• Download Form for Petition for Change of Registered Name due to Marriage  

Step 2.

Pay the prescribed fees at the Cashier.

Optional: Pay the delivery fee near PRC’s Information Desk.

If you don’t want to waste your precious leave again, I suggest that you pay the delivery fee (fee varies depending on your delivery address). I got my ID 3 days after its actual release date. =)

I paid the following during my renewal:

Renewal Fee: Php500

Delivery Fee: Php150

  

Step 3.

Get your claim slip at :

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Step 4.

Claim or Wait (if delivery applies) for your professional license as scheduled.    

Lena : The Delightful Daniele (Daniele’s Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano)

A certified pasta and pizza lover that I am, I could certainly pass as an Italian palette by heart.  So when I heard that a nice authentic brick oven Italian restaurant is situated nearby, I couldn't just pass the chance to dine with my friends and eat my way through Daniele’s  =)

Daniele, the very accommodating and cheerful owner,  is the only son of the couple behind the famous Bellini’s Restaurant (in Cubao).  After the Ondoy disaster, he moved the restaurant from Marikina to Sucat, Paranaque.

The Restaurant

 Once inside, a cozy and homey ambiance will greet you. The place is adorned with different Italian pieces.  The walls have various hanged frames depicting Italian cultures as well as the Bellini’s family photo memorabilia. Also, you’ll never miss laying your eyes to the huge framed painting of the Leaning tower of Pisa. Since the Bellini family came from Pisa, Italy -- I guess that fully explains the fondness for any objects portraying Torre pendent di Pisa.

Php250 Prosciutto e Arugula (Parmaham and Arugula Pizza)

Daniele’s pizza comes in two sizes, medium and large. Our group (there’s 4 of us) opted to go for the medium one (8 slices). 

Surely, Prosciutto became an instant hit to our budding taste buds. It’s love at first bite! The thin yet soft, crispy yet chewy, slightly burnt pizza is really to die for. It’s a perfect must try for first timers.

Php250 Ravioli Truffle Cream (Spinach and Ham)

 By merely looking at it, the fresh pasta seems to be shouting, DIG IN! The delectable and appetizing smell of this fresh spinach and ham is just great. Serving size would be enough for one hungry person. It may not be enough to fulfill a 2-person appetite, yet you can still opt to share for the sole reason of trying out other pasta dishes =)

 Php180 Spaghetti al Cartoccio (Mixed Seafood Pasta wrapped in a foil)

The good thing about this pasta -- it can be served in oil or red sauce and spaghetti or fettuccine. We chose to devour both of the latter ones.  Al dente pasta it is! I’m a seafood lover, so this is also a total hit for me. Unfortunately, I was craving for more pieces of seafood  *wink*.  Hope they’ll come up with “extra seafood” options , haha! =)

**sorry guys, no photos for the last 2

Chicken in Herbs and Chili (Php220) -- The aromatic herbs and spicy chili truly made the chicken an appetizing meal. It’s a true “sarap to the bones” experience. Very tasty! This is served with potatoes. 

Home-made Iced Tea (Php200) -- A refreshing drink with hints of peach flavor.

Summing it up, this is still a must try for all foodie enthusiast! Plus, a perfect way to experience brick oven pizza and fresh pasta.


Estimated Price per Pax (based on a 4-pax sharing)
200php-300php/each

Daniele's Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano
#8351 Sucat Road (Dr. A Santos Ave.), Brgy San Antonio, Paranaque City
Telefax: +632 826-5163

Email: casamiaitalianrestaurant@yahoo.it

Facebook: Daniele's Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano

Store Hours: 11am-10pm

GoingThere:

From SLEX or Skyway, take the Sucat Exit. Go straight until you pass Santana Grove and Shopwise on your right.

Right after Paranaque Medical Center, slow down on the rightmost lane. You’ll need to pass the stoplight with 7-11(convenience store) as the landmark on your left.

Daniele's Casa Mia will be seen immediately next on your right. Right after Grami Hotel and Transorient Manpower Building (righ side).

Parking is very difficult. You can either park in front of Transorient Manpower Building or risk parking along Sucat road (where the owner parks).

Ciara : Chanel Chance Eau Tendre

Behold my latest scent addiction – Chanel Chance Eau Tendre. It was given as a gift a to me last month and I told myself that I will only use it on “special occasions”. But it was love at first whiff, so I’ve been using it every other day. I can’t even begin to describe how it smells, thanks to Google --  “An unexpected mingling of grapefruit and quince meets the crispness of fresh green notes, while a trace of Jasmine Absolute lingers in the air. Gently warmed by a sheer veil of White Musk, at once, innocent and seductive”

The only downer is that the scent fades easily. That or maybe I’m already immune to the scent barely noticing its still there since I only put on perfume in the morning and I don’t reapply in between.

Lena: Kung Fu Panda 2

Anything is possible when you have inner peace...

 

 

DreamWorks works it magic again! :)

A totally fun and heart-warming movie.

I so love Po! A must see

Can't wait for the third installment.Yihaa!

Lena : Conquering Calaguas

It was said that Philippines is home to hundreds (even thousands) of fine and pristine beaches. Boracay has been very popular when it comes to such topic, yet somewhere in Bicol Region, hush-hush of an uprising popularity of this virgin and unscathed island is being heard. So, when it’s time to do the yearly ritual (with my FnF friends) and being the adventurer that I am, there’s no better way to experience “the Calaguas Way” but during the scorching summer heat. =)

Several travel agencies have been accepting booking trips to Calaguas Island. Each one of them offers almost the same basic trip inclusions (transpo+food+accom+sidetrips). The only significant difference was the trip fee per pax. We opted to go for Hullaballoo team’s 2d/1n package.

We took the one way trip since we’re spending an over night stay in CWC right after our Calaguas trip. Naga’s (CWC) a mere 2-hour ride from Vinzon’s Port (Calaguas’ Jump-off point).

The 2-hour banca ride to Calaguas Island from its jump-off point (Vinzon’s Port) was a bit of an experience. The Pacific Ocean roughed us up a bit, plus, there’s no denying the sun’s heat. I think I came out tanner (effortlessly, haha!) upon arriving in the island. The banca’s roof didn’t do much of its work. Guess, reflection is to blame!

I must say that the place was really serene. The beach and the island itself was a wow! The sand was very fine, maybe that’s the reason why it’s said to rival Boracay’s powdery white sand (my vote still goes to Boracay’s sand =) though). The only minor setback I can think of was the lack of natural trees along the camping site. There were makeshift shades but additional tree shades would have been very nice and helpful to lessen the burning heat.

Also, for those of you who are not so into camping and nature. I’m just so happy to tell that there is a not-grandeur-but-acceptable restroom in the island. =)

The fees collected for the Calaguas adventure are really fair enough. We don’t have to rent our own banca to Calaguas (4-6k for a 6-8pax), to bring our own camping equipment, food/water. All we have to do is to bring ourselves and our beach and camping wardrobes *wink*. Plus, the Bagasbas Surfing sidetrip was a total fun, especially if you’re a surfer at heart.

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Our package:

 1,800php (2d/1n) + 600php one way ticket to Daet (via Amihan or Superlines)

Package Inclusion:
* boat transfers
* tent accommodation at Calaguas Island
* all camp meals 
* life jackets (MARINA APPROVED)
* environmental fees

Below is the itinerary I’ve made for our Calaguas-CWC trip.

Friday Night (April 29)

08:00PM- Bus Station

08:30PM- ETD- Manila-Daet

Saturday (April 30)

 07:00AM - ETA Daet/ Breakfast (own pax Account, not included)
 08:00AM - ETD for Calaguas Island (tentative) or side trip macolabo island
 10:00AM - ETA Calaguas Island/ set camp explore
 12:00 NN- Lunch
 01:00PM - Siesta/ swimming/ explore/ picture happy campers
 06:00PM - Dinner
 07:00PM - Socials
 10:00PM - Lights out

Sunday (May 01)

 06:00AM - Wakeup call
 07:00AM - Breakfast
 09:00AM - Break Camp
 10:00AM - ETD Calaguas - Daet
 12:00NN - ETD Daet
 01:00PM - Late Lunch 
 02:00PM - Surfing Bagasbas 

 03:00PM – ETD Bagasbas ( since may CWC sidetrip tayo) 

 05:00PM – ETA CWC 

 07:00PM - Dinner 

 08:00PM - Socials 

Monday (May 02)

 06:00AM - Wakeup call
 07:00AM – Breakfast

 08:00AM – PhotoShoot, Lago Del Rey, Wakeboard

 12:00NN - Lunch

 01:00PM – Checkout

 02:00PM – Explore NAGA, Pasalubong

 04:00PM -  Early Dinner 

 05:00PM – ETD NAGA to Manila

 01:00AM – ETA Manila

**Meet the FnF! :)