What the F...Passport Renewal Application Denied!

Several months ago, I struggled looking for a slot because every time I'm checking the DFA on line passport application website...I always end up not getting one for me.
Until one weekend morning, I was able to get an appointment!
And that was one of the "HAPPIEST" moment of my life!

Moving forward, today is the day.
Prior to this, I prepared everything.
Every single thing.
Because I never wanted to repeat the whole process.
The time, energy, adrenaline, I put into.

LOCATING DFA SITE

Okay I am aware that the location of the DFA site in Megamall was at the 5th level of the mall but not so sure where. I asked one lady guard and was instructed that it was on the left side after the second escalator. It was a bit tricky I guess not only for me but for the rest of new applicants for it would appear that the location when you pass by...was just a parking area.
But the truth is...that is the exact location.
For some, to be guided properly you will find it beside the two familiar establishment, one school institution "Informatics" and a barber shop named "Bruno Barbers".

From reading I was informed that the one who was scheduled for passport application appointment should be 15 to 30 minutes early. So I came in around 2:20 pm.
But really there was a very organized system in the DFA site in Megamall, for the guard on duty were very attentive to remind all of us that those who has an appointment set around 3:00 in the afternoon that day, must start to fall in-line.
After, I showed the guard the needed requirements for my application...I was told to come in inside the DFA premise.

THE PROCESS

All applicants requirements will be first verified at STEP A.
For my case, I applied for a passport renewal so I had with me the following requirements...

• NSO Birth Certificate Copy (Original)
• SSS ID
• Passport (Old Copy)
• E-receipt
• Passport Application Form 

I actually got nervous when the checker was looking for an original copy of my e-receipt which I was mistakenly switched the documents I personally separated as a xerox copies.
You must remember that when going there everything should be photocopied in an A-4 size bond paper, clear copies. To ensure that you'll move on to the next step.

BUT before leaving Step A, you'll have to check if your "Passport Application Form" has a seal or stamped with DFA NCR-East Verified.

STEP B PROCESSING

The next thing I know, I was at the next process...moving on to the STEP B.
So what was like to be in there.

Here you'll find many seats provided for the applicants, along with windows that actually accepts and process your application requirements.
I can't exactly remember how many designated windows was around.

But here, you have to stay attentive.

At the very end of the "processing" room there's a huge single LCD that has numbers that changes anytime. That is where you actually find your calling number. The window that will serve you is also indicated there.

Once you'll see that your number appeared on the screen, you'll have to find the window that will verify your requirements.

THE BOLD TRUTH

I am now finally facing one of the encoder and after looking at the requirements I presented, my attention was called for the surname that was encoded on my birth certificate was unclear/unreadable.
To cut the long story short, I was asked to come again bringing a clear copy of my birth certificate.
But before I left the encoder I asked her one question..."What if I will be requesting a new copy of my birth certificate but the copy they will give me was just the same? "
The encoder just told me, to not repeat the same process again...I need to request a "local transcription Copy of my Birth Certificate".
This copy actually contains a type-written readable copy of my personal details especially my full name.
No need to worry about going back because I was told that I can visit the DFA office anytime within the whole month of completing the said missing requirements.

LOOKING BACK

I remember, I had the same problem when I was applying for work after I graduated many years ago. This was at the time I was getting an NBI requirement, I presented the unclear copy of my birth certificate...and there I got rejected.
I never think of this actually happening with my current situation applying for my passport renewal.
But at the end, I gained a very valuable lesson..."do not forget your previous experience from the past. Because to understand the present, you need to go back to the past".

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Not a long time ago, I also wrote a similar information about the step by step procedure on how to book or get an appointment via DFA on line website.