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3 Ways to Get Your NSO Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, and CENOMAR

March 18, 2016 (Friday) 

1. Serbilis Outlets 

I checked the internet and the nearest Serbilis Outlet in our place is in Muntinlupa.

PSA Muntinlupa 
2nd level East Parking,
StarMall, Alabang
Muntinlupa City 1772
Telephone: (02) 831 9882

My husband called the number and he was advised that we can get the documents within two hours. So after my husband's dental appointment, off we went to StarMall but I was so disappointed because there is a cut-off time, we were late by a few minutes.

I just can’t remember if 1:30 or 2PM is the cut-off time. Grrrr, they should inform us about the cut-off time. Sayang talaga ang time and effort sa pagpunta and I was so sad because we could no longer join my husband’s business trip. Business Visa doesn’t need NSO birth certificate and marriage contract so my husband can apply.

On our way home, I was not talking, dinidibdib ko ang aking kalungkutan. hehehe! Then my husband remembered that he has a Malaysia trip so he cannot apply for Japan Visa. He needs his passport to go to Malaysia and according to their travel agency, the visa processing period is 5-7 working days. Hindi aabot because of the Holy Week.

March 30 to April 1 - Malaysia
April 3 to 6 - Japan

So he informed his officemate in Japan about the situation and they moved the date of the training.

2. SM Business Center

I was so happy because we can still join the business trip so we went straight to SM Business Center so I can request the documents. The SM staff gave me these forms and I was advised na one-month processing daw.


What?!? This was not the first time that I requested for NSO birth certificate and Marriage Contract so I told her, “di ba one week lang?”. She said, “Ma’m, Holy Week po kasi”. I told her 2 days lang yun, March 28 may pasok na ulit ang government. She said something pa but I just decided na wag na lang kung one month.

March 20, 2016 (Sunday)

3. NSOHelpline.com (now PSAhelpline.ph)

My husband said that we will just go back to StarMall to get my documents. I said ok pero napaisip ako, I’ve seen the long lines in Serbilis Outlet, for sure magugutom kami sa haba ng pila, may tollgate, parking at gas pa na gagastusin so I decided to order online via NSOHelpline.com. Last year, I ordered online too, and the process is almost the same.

Click order now
Choose a birth certificate or marriage certificate
Choose Passport/Travel Fill- up the form
Answer the questions:
Have you had any legal proceedings done to your birth certificate?
Who will receive the certificate upon delivery?
Check-out - Verify all the information
Order Confirmation - choose from the payment options.
Payment Summary

I paid online via credit card and after my payment, I received email and text messages regarding my order. You can track your order too.

“Thank you for using NSOHelpline.com. You have made the following request: Payments can be made online via Credit Card or Bancnet ATMS and over-the-counter via Metrobank and Bayad Centers.

Please visit https://nsohelpline.com/pay-online for more information. Your request for an NSO certificate will be processed as soon as your payment is cleared.

If (name) will not be around during delivery, then (name) should: Leave a valid ID together with his/her Letter of Authorization (LOA) to a designated representative.

You may download an LOA using this link https://nsohelpline.ph/loa Advise his/her representative to present a valid ID as well”

“Thank you for using NSOhelpline.com. We are pleased to inform you that your online payment for your NSOHelpline.com transaction was successful.

Your credit account has been charge with P350.00

If you have any inquiries or follow-up questions, you can call our Customer Assistance Hotline (02) 737-1112 or email us at nsohelpline2@teleserv.ph”

P350 birth certificate
P350 marriage contract

After payment, NSO certificate will be delivered in 2 to 3 days.

March 22, 2016 (Tuesday) I received 2 NSO Birth Certificate via Air 21
March 23, 2016 (Wednesday) I received my NSO Marriage Contract via Air 21

The delivery guy even said, "Di pa sinabay kahapon ito." Hehehe! I was also surprised na di sabay dumating order ko since I ordered naman at the same time.


Anyway, you can get your documents in

1. PSA Serbilis Outlet
2. SM Business Center
3. NSOHelpline.com now PSAHelpline.ph

Where do you usually get your documents?

Breakfast at Saffron Cafe 


Our room package includes a free buffet breakfast at Saffron Cafe. I was happy with the buffet spread because they have a lot of choices here compared to Crimson Hotel. We left with a happy tummy.


Read: Crimson Hotel

Lunch at Saffron Cafe 

Our family loves Filipino foods so we always go back to Saffron Cafe. While browsing the menu the staff asked us if we want Children’s Menu. Akalain mo may kid menu pala, it was not offered to us when we ate dinner. 


We ordered Kare-Kare P650++and Chicken Run P250 ++. While waiting, they served us complimentary bread and mushroom soup.


Saffron Cafe offers buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner but since we are not big eaters and we are on a budget, we chose ala carte. Anyway, we enjoyed our food trip in each restaurant and we’re satisfied with the service.

The bathroom has this folding door/window that you can open, I love this because I can see my son while playing in the bathtub or you can also watch TV while inside the tub. They provided basic toiletries like shampoo, soap, bath gel, lotion and a dental kit. 


The fridge has complimentary drinks and snacks (one time only). Two softdrinks in the can, 2 beers in the can, 2 bottled water, 1 Peanut Kisses, and 1 Kitkat.


We just took a rest first and off we went to the beach. The beach was still packed, ang hirap makahanap ng bakante. Don't forget the swimming shoes at mabato yung beach. We all know that the sand was imported somewhere just like in other resorts in Mactan. We transferred to the pool because the beach was closed already. 

We had a late dinner at Saffron Cafe because we watched the Pilipinas Debate. We missed the event at the beach tuloy kakapanood. Hehehe! 



The following day, we were surprised to see a note in front of our door. It was a piece of paper where the time and activities of the day were listed. This is nice because you can plan your stay. 


Then we went to Saffron Cafe for our free buffet breakfast. The buffet spread is better than the Crimson Hotel because they have more choices here.


After eating we went straight to the beach, I was glad that it was not packed as yesterday. It’s Monday so I guess, most of the guests have already checked out. We killed our time here while waiting for check-out. There are beach toys that you can borrow. 



We went back to the room to prepare because the check-out time is 11AM. Our flight was 8PM so we still stay inside the resort, again we left our luggage in the concierge and bags in the locker. 

We stayed in the CrimZone so my son can play and join different activities like face painting, figurine painting, Amazing Kid’s Race, and bracelet making. I will share it in a separate post. 

Read: CrimZone


We prefer Filipino foods so we had lunch at Saffron Cafe. After our hearty meal, we went back to CrimZone again. :)

Read: Restaurant in Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan

Before going to the airport, we had a quick shower. So if you want to visit Crimson for a day, don’t worry because the bathroom is clean. 

On our way to the airport, the concierge staff asked about our flight time because taxis are not always available, and he gave us 3 options. But thank God at may napadpad na taxi. Hehehe!

Likes

1. We like the room because we have enough space to move around.
2. We have complimentary drinks and snacks. 
3. The service is good, especially in the restaurant, CrimZone, and reception. They are all friendly, approachable and they always smile. Some even volunteered to take our family picture. Even the housekeeping staffs and gardeners greet us. 

"There is one lang in the concierge na medyo off sumagot. He said, “Paano kayo papasok kung wala kayo key card”. Hmm, di lang agad napakita yung keycard at namisplace, may side comment na ganun. We stayed in other luxury hotels and resorts and first time ito.

He even stayed in our room na pagkatagal-tagal na parang waiting for tip. My husband just said that he left his bag at the locker (which is true) so wala siya maabot but the truth is kahit may wallet because of your attitude, no tip."

Other concierge staff naman are good. :) 

4. The waves on the beach are unpredictable but they provided life vests for guests. I did not bring any toys so I was glad that there are available beach toys that we can borrow. 

5. There are so many activities for both adults and kids every day so you will not get bored. 

Dislikes 

Hmm, the staycation is almost perfect kung hindi lang doon sa isang staff sa concierge. The only thing I don’t like here is the price, hehehe! It is expensive so even if we want to stay long, nakakabutas ng budget. 

I suggest that they have staffs in the beach or pool area that will supervise, we experienced that in Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa. After the guests left, they will immediately pick up the used towels and prepare the beach chair for the next guests. So guests have an idea that the beach chair is really available. In Crimson, di mo alam kung wala na ba tao o pang reserve nila yung used towels dun. 

Read: Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa


We really had a great time in Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, I even told my husband na bitin ang 2 days and 1-night namin. I hope next time kahit 3 days and 2 nights stay. That’s the end of our Cebu trip, back to reality. Click here for video

Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan 
Seascapes Resort Town, Soong, 
Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu

View from our room

Since my husband will be busy, my son and I just had staycation in Cebu City Marriott Hotel. We just go out to eat or if we need to buy something. I bought drinks and snacks in Metro Supermarket after our lunch in CnT Lechon. 

Read: CnT Lechon

Walkway to Ayala Center and Marriott Hotel

I let my son swam in the pool. Tiis lang sa init. Hehehe! Towels were provided and the staff even asked me if I want water. 


I wish they have playroom so we can have another activity aside from the swimming pool. 

Likes

1. The room and bed size are good for a family of four. Bed and pillows are very comfortable. 
2. Service is good. They clean the room and replenish the toiletries and complimentary water every day. 
3. I love the location because it is very near Ayala Mall. 


Dislikes 

1. No bidet in the bathroom.
2. I wish they have playroom for kids.

All in all, we had a good stay in Cebu City Marriott Hotel, I cannot comment on their food since we only booked "room only" and we did not order anything in their restaurant. Like I said, tabi lang siya ng Ayala Mall. 

We checked-out before 12 noon and transferred to Cebu Parklane International Hotel. 

Tip: If you are Marriott Rewards Member, use it so you can have the best rate. My husband forgot that he has Marriott Rewards card so we got a different rate but we present it upon arrival for points. 

If you are going to stay for several days, ask if they could offer a discount. They gave us 10% discount for our three nights stay. 

Cebu City Marriott Hotel 
Cardinal Rosales Avenue 
Cebu City 6000 Philippines