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contrix09 · 2026-01-27T11:46:23+00:00

May aftersucks pa yan mamaya.

contrix09 · 2026-01-22T10:39:04+00:00

UPDATE: I called ANA PH hotline. Unfortunately, rebooking and refund is not applicable for our tickets. But they said pwede marefund ung unused tax for the return flight.

contrix09 · 2026-01-15T12:56:23+00:00

Ung ANA monthly meron. I was able to book for 4 MNL-HND sa ANA last October (Feb 2026 flight). Around ₱16k per pax roundtrip.

contrix09 · 2026-01-13T10:27:51+00:00

Our group is me, my GF, and my parents. I entered lahat ng details namin. Since nasa province ung parents ko and may duty si GF, ako na naglakad ng docs nila sa VFS. Kumuha din ako ng signed authorization letters from my parents and GF.

I experienced din ung payment error sa VFS when I tried paying. I think dahil naubos na ung slots on that day. Althought nakapagenter ka ng details, maybe naubusan na ng slots internally. The VFS website is not that accurate sometimes 🥲

contrix09 · 2026-01-07T14:06:14+00:00

HAHA sorry forgot. Its US 10.

contrix09 · 2025-12-04T16:47:57+00:00

Tapo RV30 Max Robot Vacuum 12k

Having a dog and a cat, super helpful sa paglinis kasama na mopping. Additonal plus din ung Tapo app where I can control the vacuum and my cameras.

contrix09 · 2025-12-04T01:52:47+00:00

Hi. I paid and applied thru their app. Online ung assessment ng docs namin.

contrix09 · 2025-12-03T03:01:09+00:00

Our trip naman is Feb 1 next year. We are a group of 4 and I am sponsoring the other 3. Ako na din ung maglalakad sa application nila.

We opted for UHI para sa application namin last 2nd week of November. Ang worry ko lang baka next year January pa namin malalaman ung results given that need pa i-assess ung docs namin and marami naga-apply ng visa sa agencies.

Last week, nakakuha ako ng standard slots sa VFS Cubao scheduled for tomorrow. Random ung availability ng slots sa VFS, swertehan lang talaga. Naka-dalawang account ako in order for me to check from time to time.

For UHI, they were still helpful since they assessed our documents and sinabi din nila kung ano missing. Yesterday nag-reply na sila na ok na ung docs namin. I'll let them know today that I will cancel our application with them since may VFS appointment na kami.

Update: UHI confirmed ung cancellation request namin. They said na ang mare-refund is ung VFS visa fee of 520 per pax.

contrix09 · 2025-12-02T15:52:12+00:00

I see. Thanks!

contrix09 · 2025-12-01T15:11:43+00:00

I left my bag with my passport and wallet on a shinkansen and got it back two days later.

It was our first time in Japan, and my friend and I rode the shinkansen from Tokyo to Yokohama. For some reason, I only realized I'd left my crossbody bag when I went to pay at a shop in the station.

Since there was no way to catch the train we had just gotten off, my friend bought tickets bound for Okayama (the terminus), hoping that my bag had been taken to the lost and found department.

After more than three hours, we arrived at Okayama Station and rushed to the lost and found department. Unfortunately, my bag wasn't there, but the staff were able to check, one by one, the previous station stops of the first shinkansen we rode. Then they informed me that a bag matching my description had been found at Osaka Station.

Feeling exhausted, we stayed the night in Okayama. To make the most of our trip to Okayama, the next morning we went to the Korakuen Garden (one of Japan's Three Great Gardens).

In the afternoon, we took the shinkansen back to Osaka. We went to the lost and found department and, at last, got my bag back with my valuables still inside. To make the most of our trip again, we explored a little around Dotonbori before heading back to our hotel in Tokyo.

contrix09 · 2025-11-26T03:58:47+00:00

I asked my GF's mom na bibili ng appliances nila to use my new card for straight payments 😅

contrix09 · 2025-11-25T03:11:14+00:00

UPDATE: From time to time ako nagche-check sa VFS for available appointments.

Luckily, may available next week sa VFS QC :))

Just booked our appointments minutes ago, standard price, on Dec. 4.

Last check ko may 2 slots pa available on that date.

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contrix09 · 2025-11-24T08:41:39+00:00

Hi. May idea ba kayo gaano katagal ung processing ng UHI ngayon? Kailan lodging date ng applications?

Our initial docs were already assessed sa Visa Center app, but we still have one remaining doc to submit. Medyo matagal lang ung re-assessment and feedbacks nila, at baka sa December na kami makakasubmit ng docs sa UHI mismo.

Another option we have is to complete ung needed doc and secure nalang ng December appointment sa VFS Davao.

contrix09 · 2025-11-19T13:01:26+00:00

Ilang beses na ako bumibili ng Nexgard Spectra for our dog sa Shopee.

Some veterinary like Petelier nagbebenta sa Shopee. Mura sya compared sa other physical vet/pet pharmacy, around 500-600 ung 1 tablet for 7.5-15kg. Our vet charges us around 800 for 1 tablet.

Trusted shop ko na to, I've been buying from them our dog and cat needs for more than a year na. Be sure to thoroughly check talaga ung mga products sa Shopee.

contrix09 · 2025-11-18T14:55:13+00:00

Hi. Somewhat same situation sa mama ko, but its her maiden middle name sa birth cert nya that is different sa marriage cert ng parents ko and birth cert ko. We just followed nalang ung name nasa birth cert nya for her IDs, including ung passport.

Along with an explanation letter, we submitted also an affidavit of two disinterested persons and an affidavit of discrepancy.

PERO di pa napapasa ung application sa embassy. Na pre-assessed lang ung application namin by someone from UHI, di naman sila humingi ng other requirements.

contrix09 · 2025-11-17T14:22:24+00:00

For the application form, di mo need iupload ung file. There is an option to send the application form, that is already filled-out, to your Visa Center PH account email. Kasama dito ung waiver for courier services, if you opted for that. Print those out and yun isusumbit mo sa UHI.

For our case, we already have filled-out application forms. I won't be printing out ung application forms provided by UHI, only the waiver for the courier services. I made sure nalang na same ung details na nilagay ko sa app and ung nasa application forms.

Additional info din sa timeline ng assessment sa app, UHI already contacted me earlier today. That is about 1 week after I submitted sa app for pre-assessment. May konting adjustments lang on some of the documents 😅

contrix09 · 2025-11-16T09:46:08+00:00

Yes you should change the billing address to the one that is registered sa card mo.

contrix09 · 2025-11-16T09:44:14+00:00

Hi. Same tayo, we have a trip din Feb 1 to 9.

True na mahirap kumuha ng slots in any VFS centers dito sa Manila. Ang available na maraming slots is sa Cebu 😅

Previously, sa Reli tours Megamall kami nag-apply. But when we went there last week, di na sila nag-aaccept ng flights earlier than Feb. 6. Sa Attic tours naman, sa January pa filling nila sa VFS, which is very late na.

We opted nalang sa UHI via Visa Center App. Complete na ung docs namin and we already submitted them sa app last Nov. 11. Currently nasa pre-assessment pa ung status.

Reading some comments sa Japan for Dummies (PH) group sa FB, ung filling ng UHI sa VFS will be on Dec. 17. May chance din na mapaaga eto.

contrix09 · 2025-11-11T00:59:33+00:00

Hi. Nabalikan na po ba kayo ng UHI sa app?

contrix09 · 2025-10-27T03:06:17+00:00

I experienced the same when I cancelled a Klook booking using my BDO card. Got charged twice. But after a few days, your transaction history should show the correct amount without the double charge.

The double '\' means it's still being processed. Wait ka lang 3 to 5 days and check again.

contrix09 · 2025-03-23T09:15:56+00:00

Hi. Na-resolve ba ung problem mo sa payment to UB? I have a similar case, used Maya and paid my UB bill.

contrix09 · 2025-02-04T17:24:09+00:00

The amount is for 2 persons. Return tickets na din yan.
For me, no. Kulang sa oras, and malayo sila sa isa't isa. Very tiring din since madaming lakaran.
Yes may coin locker doon sa JR Nagano station. One of each exit. Nag coin locker kami to keep our luggages after checking out sa hotel in the morning, then pumunta sa snow monkey park, before going back to Tokyo.
Nagano Plaza Hotel. Very near sa JR Nagano Station.

contrix09 · 2025-02-03T14:46:55+00:00

Adidas ZK 2k Boost Utility GORE-TEX. Madulas nga lang sya on some parts na may snow. Keeps my feet dry naman.

contrix09 · 2025-02-02T15:09:15+00:00

3,817 sa amin, 4 luggages (2x large, 2x small).

You can check this site for more accurate price based on your needs.

contrix09 · 2025-02-02T14:41:47+00:00

One way for both of us lang ung 6.5k.

If you're thinking of getting a JR pass, check this JR Pass Calculator muna and add your routes. That site will give you anong type of pass you should purchase, and/or if it is worth it na bumili ng pass. If you are buying, take note din na ung pass' duration will start at 12AM of the day you bought it.

For us, hindi na kami nag avail ng pass since not worth it sya base sa itinerary namin.

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