Updates on Requirements for the Grandfather's Clause

Ms. Janice Albano, Secretary of the PGCA President Dr. Rose Llanes sent me this email about Requirements for the Grandfather's Clause:

1. Certificate of live Birth in National Statistics Office (NSO)
2. Marriage Contract in NSO Security Paper for married female applicants
3. College Diploma with indication therein of graduation date and special Order Number unless it is not required.
4. Transcript of Records with indication therein of date of graduation and special Order Number unless it is not required
5. Certificate of Good Moral Character from the employer and two other certifications in his/her community, one of which must be issued by the Barangay Captain/Chairman in the Community where the applicant resides or works;
6. Ombudsman and NBI Clearance for government employees
7. NBI for private employees
8. Certificates of Active Membership and Good Moral Character from the Philippine Guidance and Counseling Association (PGCA), Accredited Professional Organization (APO) to be issued by the president and (2) other officers
9. Two (2) copies of Passport size I.D. picture with name tag
10. Certificate of Employment (get from past if new backtrack to 7 yrs.)
11. Certificate of Good Moral (get from past if new backtrack to 7 yrs.)

I was able to gather most of these requirements. I called up NSO Helpline Plus for my NSO Birth Certificate Security Paper. You can dial the number (02) 737-1111, just be a little patient and there shall be someone to entertain your request so that you need not line up there at NSO. Of course you will be inquired pertinent questions regarding the document you're requesting NSO to provide you sans the long cuing at NSO Offices. It only cost me P300; the document shall be mailed to me in 4 working days. The payment is made through any Metrobank branch. NSO shall begin work a day after you pay the charges. I've done this way back 2001 and believe you me, they do a wonderful job.

Yes, as regards requirement # 9 above, I also went to the Photo studio, and guess what? The pictures were ready in 15 mins!!! The name tag was done through the computer. What wonders our modern technology can do. Before it used to be one hour waiting time; even earlier, some days later. Now, 15 minutes, pwede ka pang iretoke! Joke only. No need to carry the name tag like Erap did when he was arrested. Thanks to the personnel at that studio. Hurry before it's too late. God bless