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International Giveaways Blog - Until I return: Dresslily Giveaway

 Hi Guys!

Another link for a giveaway! :)

http://international-giveaways.blogspot.com/2014/06/until-i-return-dresslily-giveaway.html?showComment=1408548282494#c7183865468829469733

Let's join :)

Eclectic Giveaway: Salvatore Ferragamo Buckle Sunglasses

Hi guys!

I'm joining online raffles/giveaways today just for fun. This is my first try. :)

I'd like to share the link of the raffle giveaway I just joined so that you can try it out too.

Eclectic Magazine is giving away a Salvatore Ferragamo Buckle Sunglasses. Believe me, you'd want one if you see the photo of the sunglasses! 

Join now! :)

Here's the link:

http://eclectic-society.com/eclectic-giveaway-salvatore-ferragamo-buckle-sunglasses/

Love,

Joyce E.

Application for SSS UMID Card - My Personal Experience

Hi there!

This would be my first official post, not counting my introductory post just a while ago.

Today I would like to share how I applied for my SSS UMID Card at SSS Naga City Branch.

Since I changed my status already from single to married, I needed a new valid ID reflecting the change in my last name. So I went to SSS on a Friday which was just after the typhoon Glenda to apply for an SSS Unified Multi-Purpose ID or UMID Card (from what I know, they no longer issue the old SSS ID). You have to be an active SSS member with at least one monthly contribution to apply for the UMID Card.

Fortunately, there were only a few people there. I was thinking that maybe there would be many people who want to transact or apply for SSS loan after the typhoon.

Considering the scenario, I asked the SSS representative for an SSS UMID Card application form. Though you can download the form online so you can accomplish it prior to going to the agency. But since there was still no electricity that time in Naga City because of the aftermath of the typhoon, I was not able to download the form online. Another requirement for the ID application is to provide 2 valid IDs (photocopy and original).

I then asked my hubby, who was with me that time for a pen since there were other people who were using the pens provided by the agency. I filled up my form really fast since the information needed were really easy once. It's divided into 6 parts:

Part I - Name

Part II - Facts of Birth

Part III - Demographic Data (your address)

Part IV - Statement of Consent

Part V - Other Enrollee Data (Contact number/s)

Part VI - For SSS use only (An SSS rep will fill this out and not you)

So there, after I filled out the form, I was asked to proceed to Counter 1 or 2 and submit the form along with 2 valid IDs. The representative was a man and he was really nice. While he was reviewing my application, he told me that I was quite lucky that there were very few people that day because on regular days, SSS entertains a lot of people and that the office would be packed that some people would just stand or wait outside. I was definitely lucky that day because that was only one of my spare time to visit or make personal transactions since I was still working full time.

After approving my ID application, the rep filled up Part IV of the form and instructed me to go to the very last counter and record my fingerprints and have my picture taken. I gladly thanked him and went to the last counter. The rep at the counter was more of an IT type of guy and didn't talk much, he just gave instructions and I obliged. He recorded my fingerprints and signature and took my picture. After that, he gave me the stub, which is at the very last part of the form and said that my ID would be sent to my address via mail after 2-4 weeks.

I never expected that applying for an SSS UMID Card was that fast, all in thirty minutes! Well, maybe because there were few people that day but my experience was not a hassle and the SSS reps were nice.

I still haven't received my UMID Card so I'm still waiting for it to arrive this week or maybe next week. I'll update you as soon as I get my hands on my UMID Card and post details on how to activate it. :)

By the way, here's the link for the downloadable SSS UMID Card Application form:

https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/uploaded_images/forms/editable/App_Form_UMID_2013_Fill_New.pdf

Read more about the SSS UMID Card from the SSS website here:

http://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/index2.jsp?secid=813&cat=7&pg=null

*Disclaimer: I do not own the photo. It's from SSS website.