Manila Embassy Interview

[wildone_106 0]

Yea its still the same date for ours, May 30th so..it means her interview would be on that date? We're still waiting for Packet 3 tho

ahuh, but what does it mean...our case number matches the MAy 30th date, does that mean her interview could take place at that time?

congratz

just thought i'ld mention the new appt list came out today lol they may need some practice postin the list 242 pages and its all messed up

http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwfvisa.pdf

they fixed it last night ,but it was all messed last night

when they put up the list they had the dates and the appt no#'s on different pages basically 242 pages instead of the 121 it reads now with the dates matched up to the appt no#'s

[Danoco 0]

Well, I came on here earlier to see how everyone is doing and was going to type some replies...but I got called away by an incoming TM. Know what?

Chalk up another APPROVED!! Wooohooooo!!

I haven't got the details yet. Poor woman was starving--she didn't sleep last night and was too nervous to eat this morning--so had to get some food in her. We talked for a little bit while she was waiting in line, and she said they were impressed with how organized all the paperwork was, and that the interviewers were very polite. So definite tip there, that ties in with what RebelHeart said: going overboard on organizing and logical presentation of material seems to help. (My final assembled 'document' was over 2.25" thick.)

I will pass on more details when they become available.

Thank you for your well-wishes and prayers, PW, R&W, Soul, JoseandHelen--they definitely helped!

And CONGRATULATIONS, too, J&H!!

PurpleDonkey, I'm so sad to hear about the AR. Have they said anything further on how long it might take them to figure out she is who she says she is and not someone else with the same name? At least...I got the feeling that is what they are doing...smack me if I'm wrong there. I pray they clear it up soon.

Andrew, I'm really curious to find out what Lira is embarassed about! Come on--share with the group.

Danoco - you asked about age? Lyra is 28 years old and I'm 34...so she's over 25, but we're not too far apart in age (which may also affect how they look at the cases).

Good luck everyone, and thanks!!!

Waiting - I can't believe they've kept you in limbo all this time! OMG! What are they waiting for? Even at the glacial speed of government, they should have figured something out by now. Heck, even the VA works faster than that!

I can't imagine wating that long.

I hope and pray they get things taken care of soon.

hey jnlmn how are you able to keep your beard lol if i even let a stubble grow out i get the sad pouty face and tons of grief ( i miss my goatee)

[scott300hp 0]

Hey guys...just to give you an idea how long it takes to get the passport back...My Passport /Visa got delivered today!!

Had the interview March 10-Friday...Got a text from Delbros that it got released from Embassy yesterday March 14 ...and it's in my hands today! I live 30 kms south of manila....just 5 days wait! wooo hooo!

Good luck to those havin their interview tomorrow....Be Blessed Abundantly

Thank You so much soulseeker for your kindness to share with the forum about how long it took to get your visa in hand. 5 days!!!!

Greg2005 and Andrewkonen? Did you get yours delivered in Metro Manila and if so how long did it take? From what Iam reading it seems to be about 5 days.

Thanks Robert & Lorna

Just wanted to say thank you to those who responded to my prior question about getting interview dates before the packet. I called the number and found out my wife has her interview on April 27th and medical on April 20th. WE are soo excited! And thank also for sharing your info. about the time frame for getting your visa in hand. For all those approved, can you also post the time it took to get your visa from the interview and include the city where it was mailed? Thanks again! ~ Scott

[sheila526 2]

Please update my status, I got my packet yesterday March 17, 2006

Sheila

[soulseeker 0]

Well, I came on here earlier to see how everyone is doing and was going to type some replies...but I got called away by an incoming TM. Know what?

Chalk up another APPROVED!! Wooohooooo!!

I haven't got the details yet. Poor woman was starving--she didn't sleep last night and was too nervous to eat this morning--so had to get some food in her. We talked for a little bit while she was waiting in line, and she said they were impressed with how organized all the paperwork was, and that the interviewers were very polite. So definite tip there, that ties in with what RebelHeart said: going overboard on organizing and logical presentation of material seems to help. (My final assembled 'document' was over 2.25" thick.)

I will pass on more details when they become available.

Thank you for your well-wishes and prayers, PW, R&W, Soul, JoseandHelen--they definitely helped!

And CONGRATULATIONS, too, J&H!!

PurpleDonkey, I'm so sad to hear about the AR. Have they said anything further on how long it might take them to figure out she is who she says she is and not someone else with the same name? At least...I got the feeling that is what they are doing...smack me if I'm wrong there. I pray they clear it up soon.

Andrew, I'm really curious to find out what Lira is embarassed about! Come on--share with the group.

Danoco - you asked about age? Lyra is 28 years old and I'm 34...so she's over 25, but we're not too far apart in age (which may also affect how they look at the cases).

Good luck everyone, and thanks!!!

Waiting - I can't believe they've kept you in limbo all this time! OMG! What are they waiting for? Even at the glacial speed of government, they should have figured something out by now. Heck, even the VA works faster than that!

I can't imagine wating that long.

I hope and pray they get things taken care of soon.

Congrats

CONGRATULATIONS JnLMN! WAY TO GO!!

[purpledonkey 0]

congrats! jnlmn! and to you Rebel and jose!!! thank you for that link RW and good luck buddy in my prayers!!!

[scott300hp 0]

Could you add us please?

Name-------------NOA2-----MNL REC’D----PACKET----INTERVIEW----MNL CASE#----STATUS

scott300hp ---12-10-05---1-15-06-----still waiting----4-27-06-----MNL2005846xxx---K3---

Scott - Central Florida

Elvisa - Masbate City

Thanks, Scott

Updated to add timelines of rebelheart,wilhulse, Danoco and to add homestate and hometown of purpledonkey. Wilhulse, would like to know your Manila case number please.

Please let me know of errors, if any. Thanks.

Legend:

OK- Visa approved

Name-------------NOA2-----MNL REC’D--PACKET--INTERVIEW--MNL CASE#--STATUS

K1 LIST

PatientlyWait---07-27-05--08-22-05--01-06-06--02-13-06--2005-723xxx

JoyTim----------08-18-05--09-24-05--xx-xx-xx--02-02-06--2005-752xxx--OK

Windchaser------08-29-05--09-27-05--xx-xx-xx--POSTPONED-2005-756xxx

borninabarn/----08-29-05--09-14-05--xx-xx-xx--02-27-06--2005-756xxx

honesty29

Jeeleebee-------08-30-05--09-23-05--xx-xx-xx--03-06-06--2005-757xxx

Soulseeker------09-12-05--10-11-05--xx-xx-xx--03-10-06--2005-771xxx

Andrewkonen-----09-13-05--10-12-05--xx-xx-xx--03-10-06--2005-771xxx

purpledonkey----08-17-05--10-17-05--xx-xx-xx--03-16-06--2005-785xxx

rebelheart------10-07-05--10-26-05--xx-xx-xx--03-16-06--2005-786xxx

JnLMN-----------09-28-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--03-17-06--2005-787xxx

Feelinblue------10-05-05--12-14-05--xx-xx-xx--02-27-06--2005-771xxx

Malambing-------10-28-05--11-23-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-814xxx

wilhulse--------11-09-05--12-13-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-xxxxxx

Charsiimogen----11-13-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-814xxx

Danoco----------11-18-05--12-08-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-827xxx

TomandJackie----11-21-05--12-14-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-835xxx

K3 LIST

ckoahou---------09-17-05--09-29-05--02-07-06--03-09-06--2005-756xxx

JoseandHelen----10-03-05--10-14-05--xx-xx-xx--03-16-06--2005-784xxx

R&W-------------10-24-05--xx-xx-xx--01-07-06--03-20-06--2005-791xxx

Nakashima-------11-04-05--11-23-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-818xxx

micheltsmith----11-09-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-827xxx

Rommelandrea----12-19-05--01-03-06--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2005-861xxx

Name--------------------Your Home State------------Fiancee’s Home Town

JoyTim------------------Long Beach, California-----Paranaque City

Malambing---------------Long Beach, California-----Malabon City

Charsiimogen------------Connecticut----------------Paranaque City

Rommelandrea------------Newark, Delaware-----------Bauan, Batangas

TomandJackie------------Central Florida------------Angeles, Pampanga

rebelheart--------------Winder, Georgia------------Makati City

JoseandHelen------------Joliet, Illinois-----------Lapu-Lapu, Cebu

Nakashima Ayumi---------Evansville, Indiana--------Pasig City

wilhulse----------------Burlington, Iowa-----------Infanta, Quezon

borninabarn/honesty29---Gilmore City, Iowa---------Rodriguez, Rizal

Danoco------------------Plymouth, Massachusetts----Cagayan Valley/Makati

PatientlyWaiting--------Detroit, Michigan----------Paranaque City

Soulseeker--------------S.W. Michigan--------------Muntinlupa City

Windchaser--------------West Michigan--------------Southern Bohol

JnLMN-------------------Mankato, Minnesota---------Paranaque City

Andrewkonen-------------Plymouth, Minnesota--------Dipolog City

purpledonkey------------Salem, Oregon--------------Metro Manila

R&W---------------------Dallas, Texas--------------Marikina City

Feelinblue--------------Salt Lake City, Utah-------Las Pinas City

micheltsmith------------Mukilteo, Washington-------Bongabon, Nueva Ecija

ckoahou-----------------Seattle, Washington--------Marikina City

[soulseeker 0]

Hey, I need help. I'll be doing the CFO thing soon and I was wondering what was the easiest way to get to SMEF-COW place....I'm not very familiar with the Aurora Blvd area. I was looking at the Location Map they have online butttttttttttttttt....hmmm...lolol....obviously cant imagine any of the landmarks.

I'll be commin from Makati, Edsa...If I were commuting should I take the MRT? Bus? where do I get off? Would it be advisable if I just brought a car? Does anyone know if there is a safe parking space inside the compound?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

[sheila526 2]

Better if you ride LRT2. It's just near the Katipunan Station. That's the easiest way I guess

Sheila

[rebelheart 0]

HI Soulseeker,

It's better to take LRT2 and end up to katipunan station, the building of COW there was on the foot of the lrt station. Or if ur taking edsa, then ride MRT and go down to Cubao Aurora station, and then ride a jeepney going to katipunan. Jeepney's will guide you, but more easier really for LRT2. Anyway, how many days did it take to you, your visa???? hopefully i cud get our visa too by this week, so i cud attend CFO-COW thing, bcos ive got a confirmed flight already on April 2, to join my fiance returned ticket to Georgia.

regards!

-rebelheart-

[-cK- 0]

Hey, I need help. I'll be doing the CFO thing soon and I was wondering what was the easiest way to get to SMEF-COW place....I'm not very familiar with the Aurora Blvd area. I was looking at the Location Map they have online butttttttttttttttt....hmmm...lolol....obviously cant imagine any of the landmarks.

I'll be commin from Makati, Edsa...If I were commuting should I take the MRT? Bus? where do I get off? Would it be advisable if I just brought a car? Does anyone know if there is a safe parking space inside the compound?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Hi...here's the direction from Baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent in QC. It's best to take the train since its faster (no traffic!! ) and cheaper rather than taking a cab from baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent...

1. Baclaran (infront of Baclaran Church) take a jeepney that says on the signboard MRT. It should take you to the MRT Pasay/Baclaran Station.

2. Take the MRT going to "ARANETA CUBAO Station". This will be at the Farmers Mall. If you're going there on the 1st session the mall will be close which means you can't use the walk way that goes to Gateway Mall which eventually leads you to the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station". You have to go through it the "long way" so, after leaving the MRT Araneta Cubao Station, walk going to Araneta Center (it's advisable to walk where there's a lot of people just to be a little bit safer). The LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station is by Aurora Blvd. It's close to Goldilocks or 7-11 (not sure if 7-11 is still there I hardly notice it)

3. Once you're at the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station, the ticket booth is not the same as that of MRT where you have to line up and give someone the money and they give you the card in return (usually that happens if you're going from end to end). There are available Ticket Vending Machines which accepts coins (1,5,10 pesos only) and bills (20 and 50 - not sure with 100 best not to give big bills such as 50 and 100 because the change given to you will be "coins") make sure that the bills you'll be using is not delapidated or else the machine will not accept it. Press the button that's labeled "KATIPUNAN". Going from LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station to KATIPUNAN Station is about 12 pesos or 14 pesos. You'll know if it's Katipunan Station already when you hear a recording that tells the passengers that they've reached Katipunan Station.

4. Once you alight from the train, it's best not to go with the flow of the crowd because you might end up at the wrong side of the road and would have to cross the WIDE street of Aurora Blvd. (scary ) I suggest that you ask the guard which way is it to go to the Good Shepherd Convent or if they don't know that ask them which way is it to go to St. Bridgette School. It's underground that's why you won't see which side they are. For direction purposes....Good Shepherd Convent and St. Bridgette School is at the other side not where you alighted, you have to go up the stairs/escalator and proceed to the right side (almost all passengers from that goes down that station will go up the stairs/elevators with you but will be turning left)

5. Once you're out of the station you'll be literally looking at Aurora Blvd. Go right. You'll see a big building with a statue on top, before that building there's a gate and a guard sitting next to the small gate. Go there...and when you're there...you reached your destination ask the guard where to go or what to do next...

Good Luck!!!

*** Remember the stations and don't get confused with LRT (this one goes though Taft Ave. and goes directly to Caloocan) and LRT2 (a.k.a. Purple Line - this one mostly go through aurora blvd. and it goes from Santolan, Pasig to Recto)

Ck

Hey, I need help. I'll be doing the CFO thing soon and I was wondering what was the easiest way to get to SMEF-COW place....I'm not very familiar with the Aurora Blvd area. I was looking at the Location Map they have online butttttttttttttttt....hmmm...lolol....obviously cant imagine any of the landmarks.

I'll be commin from Makati, Edsa...If I were commuting should I take the MRT? Bus? where do I get off? Would it be advisable if I just brought a car? Does anyone know if there is a safe parking space inside the compound?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Hi...here's the direction from Baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent in QC. It's best to take the train since its faster (no traffic!! ) and cheaper rather than taking a cab from baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent...

1. Baclaran (infront of Baclaran Church) take a jeepney that says on the signboard MRT. It should take you to the MRT Pasay/Baclaran Station.

2. Take the MRT going to "ARANETA CUBAO Station". This will be at the Farmers Mall. If you're going there on the 1st session the mall will be close which means you can't use the walk way that goes to Gateway Mall which eventually leads you to the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station". You have to go through it the "long way" so, after leaving the MRT Araneta Cubao Station, walk going to Araneta Center (it's advisable to walk where there's a lot of people just to be a little bit safer). The LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station is by Aurora Blvd. It's close to Goldilocks or 7-11 (not sure if 7-11 is still there I hardly notice it)

3. Once you're at the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station, the ticket booth is not the same as that of MRT where you have to line up and give someone the money and they give you the card in return (usually that happens if you're going from end to end). There are available Ticket Vending Machines which accepts coins (1,5,10 pesos only) and bills (20 and 50 - not sure with 100 best not to give big bills such as 50 and 100 because the change given to you will be "coins") make sure that the bills you'll be using is not delapidated or else the machine will not accept it. Press the button that's labeled "KATIPUNAN". Going from LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station to KATIPUNAN Station is about 12 pesos or 14 pesos. You'll know if it's Katipunan Station already when you hear a recording that tells the passengers that they've reached Katipunan Station.

4. Once you alight from the train, it's best not to go with the flow of the crowd because you might end up at the wrong side of the road and would have to cross the WIDE street of Aurora Blvd. (scary ) I suggest that you ask the guard which way is it to go to the Good Shepherd Convent or if they don't know that ask them which way is it to go to St. Bridgette School. It's underground that's why you won't see which side they are. For direction purposes....Good Shepherd Convent and St. Bridgette School is at the other side not where you alighted, you have to go up the stairs/escalator and proceed to the right side (almost all passengers from that goes down that station will go up the stairs/elevators with you but will be turning left)

5. Once you're out of the station you'll be literally looking at Aurora Blvd. Go right. You'll see a big building with a statue on top, before that building there's a gate and a guard sitting next to the small gate. Go there...and when you're there...you reached your destination ask the guard where to go or what to do next...

Good Luck!!!

*** Remember the stations and don't get confused with LRT (this one goes though Taft Ave. and goes directly to Caloocan) and LRT2 (a.k.a. Purple Line - this one mostly go through aurora blvd. and it goes from Santolan, Pasig to Recto)

Ck

Hey, I need help. I'll be doing the CFO thing soon and I was wondering what was the easiest way to get to SMEF-COW place....I'm not very familiar with the Aurora Blvd area. I was looking at the Location Map they have online butttttttttttttttt....hmmm...lolol....obviously cant imagine any of the landmarks.

I'll be commin from Makati, Edsa...If I were commuting should I take the MRT? Bus? where do I get off? Would it be advisable if I just brought a car? Does anyone know if there is a safe parking space inside the compound?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Hi...here's the direction from Baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent in QC. It's best to take the train since its faster (no traffic!! ) and cheaper rather than taking a cab from baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent...

1. Baclaran (infront of Baclaran Church) take a jeepney that says on the signboard MRT. It should take you to the MRT Pasay/Baclaran Station.

2. Take the MRT going to "ARANETA CUBAO Station". This will be at the Farmers Mall. If you're going there on the 1st session the mall will be close which means you can't use the walk way that goes to Gateway Mall which eventually leads you to the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station". You have to go through it the "long way" so, after leaving the MRT Araneta Cubao Station, walk going to Araneta Center (it's advisable to walk where there's a lot of people just to be a little bit safer). The LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station is by Aurora Blvd. It's close to Goldilocks or 7-11 (not sure if 7-11 is still there I hardly notice it)

3. Once you're at the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station, the ticket booth is not the same as that of MRT where you have to line up and give someone the money and they give you the card in return (usually that happens if you're going from end to end). There are available Ticket Vending Machines which accepts coins (1,5,10 pesos only) and bills (20 and 50 - not sure with 100 best not to give big bills such as 50 and 100 because the change given to you will be "coins") make sure that the bills you'll be using is not delapidated or else the machine will not accept it. Press the button that's labeled "KATIPUNAN". Going from LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station to KATIPUNAN Station is about 12 pesos or 14 pesos. You'll know if it's Katipunan Station already when you hear a recording that tells the passengers that they've reached Katipunan Station.

4. Once you alight from the train, it's best not to go with the flow of the crowd because you might end up at the wrong side of the road and would have to cross the WIDE street of Aurora Blvd. (scary ) I suggest that you ask the guard which way is it to go to the Good Shepherd Convent or if they don't know that ask them which way is it to go to St. Bridgette School. It's underground that's why you won't see which side they are. For direction purposes....Good Shepherd Convent and St. Bridgette School is at the other side not where you alighted, you have to go up the stairs/escalator and proceed to the right side (almost all passengers from that goes down that station will go up the stairs/elevators with you but will be turning left)

5. Once you're out of the station you'll be literally looking at Aurora Blvd. Go right. You'll see a big building with a statue on top, before that building there's a gate and a guard sitting next to the small gate. Go there...and when you're there...you reached your destination ask the guard where to go or what to do next...

Good Luck!!!

*** Remember the stations and don't get confused with LRT (this one goes though Taft Ave. and goes directly to Caloocan) and LRT2 (a.k.a. Purple Line - this one mostly go through aurora blvd. and it goes from Santolan, Pasig to Recto)

Ck

[Pinay Wife 47]

Updated to add nakashima ayumi's packet receipt date and to add timeline of scott300hp and wildone 106. Wild, please provide us with your NOA2, Manila Embassy receipt date, Manila case number (first 3 digits after 2005), your homestate and hometown of your fiancee.

Rustyash and ryecatcher, please provide us with the first 3 digits of your Manila case number and homestate/hometown.

Wilhulse, please provide also your Manila case number.

Legend:

OK - Visa approved

AR - Admin Review/Add'l Docs Required

PS - Postponed

UN - Status unclear (told to wait)

Name-------------NOA2-----MNL REC’D--PACKET--INTERVIEW--MNL CASE#--STATUS

K1 LIST

fianceenw8tng---04-07-04--08-18-04--09-24-04--10-08-04--2004-704xxx--AR

tcav05----------07-25-05--08-16-05--01-27-06--02-09-06--2005-xxxxxx--AR

PatientlyWait---07-27-05--08-22-05--01-06-06--02-13-06--2005-723xxx--AR

Toobig----------08-09-05--09-06-05--xx-xx-xx--02-16-06--2005-735xxx--AR

JoyTim----------08-18-05--09-24-05--01-05-06--02-02-06--2005-752xxx--OK

Windchaser------08-29-05--09-27-05--xx-xx-xx--POSTPONED-2005-756xxx--PS

borninabarn/----08-29-05--09-14-05--xx-xx-xx--02-27-06--2005-756xxx--OK

honesty29

Jeeleebee-------08-30-05--09-23-05--02-10-06--03-06-06--2005-757xxx--AR

Greg2005--------09-08-05--09-29-05--xx-xx-xx--03-09-06--2005-769xxx--OK

Feelinblue------10-05-05--12-14-05--xx-xx-xx--02-27-06--2005-771xxx--AR

Soulseeker------09-12-05--10-11-05--02-17-06--03-10-06--2005-771xxx--OK

Andrewkonen-----09-13-05--10-12-05--xx-xx-xx--03-10-06--2005-771xxx--OK

purpledonkey----08-17-05--10-17-05—-02-21-06--03-16-06--2005-785xxx--UN

rebelheart------10-07-05--10-26-05--02-20-06--03-16-06--2005-786xxx--OK

JnLMN-----------09-28-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--03-17-06--2005-787xxx--OK

Bobsled---------10-21-05--11-19-05--02-21-06--03-30-06--2005-807xxx

Malambing-------10-28-05--11-23-05--xx-xx-xx--04-06-06--2005-814xxx

Caillen---------11-07-05--11-30-05--xx-xx-xx--04-11-06--2005-821xxx

goldwing777-----11-09-05--12-05-05--xx-xx-xx--04-11-06--2005-822xxx

wilhulse--------11-09-05--12-13-05--xx-xx-xx--04-19-06--2005-xxxxxx

Charsiimogen----11-13-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--04-06-06--2005-814xxx

Danoco----------11-18-05--12-08-05--xx-xx-xx--04-18-06--2005-827xxx

TomandJackie----11-21-05--12-14-05--xx-xx-xx--04-21-06--2005-835xxx

ryecatcher25-----2-16-05--01-18-06--xx-xx-xx--05-16-06--2005-xxxxxx

Rustyash--------03-07-06--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--2006-xxxxxx

wildone 106-----xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--05-30-06--2006-xxxxxx

K3 LIST

ckoahou---------09-17-05--09-29-05--02-07-06--03-09-06--2005-756xxx--OK

JoseandHelen----10-03-05--10-14-05—-02-20-06--03-16-06--2005-784xxx--OK

R&W-------------10-24-05--xx-xx-xx--01-07-06--03-20-06--2005-791xxx

Nakashima-------11-04-05--11-23-05--03-17-06--04-07-06--2005-818xxx

micheltsmith----11-09-05--xx-xx-xx--xx-xx-xx--04-19-06--2005-827xxx

scott300hp-----12-10-06--015-06--xx-xx-xx--04-27-06--2005-846xxx

Rommelandrea----12-19-05--01-03-06--xx-xx-xx--05-12-06--2005-861xxx

Name--------------------Your Home State------------Fiancee’s Home Town

JoyTim------------------Long Beach, California-----Paranaque City

Malambing---------------Long Beach, California-----Malabon City

Caillen-----------------Sacramento, California-----Tarlac, Pampanga

Bobsled-----------------Southern California--------Philippines

goldwing777-------------California-----------------Bohol

Charsiimogen------------Connecticut----------------Paranaque City

Rommelandrea------------Newark, Delaware-----------Bauan, Batangas

TomandJackie------------Central Florida------------Angeles, Pampanga

Scott300hp--------------Central Florida------------Masbate

rebelheart--------------Winder, Georgia------------Makati City

JoseandHelen------------Joliet, Illinois-----------Lapu-Lapu, Cebu

Nakashima Ayumi---------Evansville, Indiana--------Pasig City

Greg2005----------------Hailey, Idaho--------------Cebu

wilhulse----------------Burlington, Iowa-----------Infanta, Quezon

borninabarn/honesty29---Gilmore City, Iowa---------Rodriguez, Rizal

Danoco------------------Plymouth, Massachusetts----Cagayan Valley/Makati

PatientlyWaiting--------Detroit, Michigan----------Paranaque City

Soulseeker--------------S.W. Michigan--------------Muntinlupa City

Windchaser--------------West Michigan--------------Southern Bohol

JnLMN-------------------Mankato, Minnesota---------Paranaque City

Andrewkonen-------------Plymouth, Minnesota--------Dipolog City

fianceeinwaiting--------Hickory, North Carolina----Makati City

purpledonkey------------Salem, Oregon--------------Metro Manila

R&W---------------------Dallas, Texas--------------Marikina City

Feelinblue--------------Salt Lake City, Utah-------Las Pinas City

micheltsmith------------Mukilteo, Washington-------Bongabon, Nueva Ecija

ckoahou-----------------Seattle, Washington--------Marikina City

toobig------------------Tomahawk, Wisconsin--------Bacolod City

Edited March 19, 2006 by PatientlyWaiting

[soulseeker 0]

Hey, I need help. I'll be doing the CFO thing soon and I was wondering what was the easiest way to get to SMEF-COW place....I'm not very familiar with the Aurora Blvd area. I was looking at the Location Map they have online butttttttttttttttt....hmmm...lolol....obviously cant imagine any of the landmarks.

I'll be commin from Makati, Edsa...If I were commuting should I take the MRT? Bus? where do I get off? Would it be advisable if I just brought a car? Does anyone know if there is a safe parking space inside the compound?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

Hi...here's the direction from Baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent in QC. It's best to take the train since its faster (no traffic!! ) and cheaper rather than taking a cab from baclaran to Good Shepherd Convent...

1. Baclaran (infront of Baclaran Church) take a jeepney that says on the signboard MRT. It should take you to the MRT Pasay/Baclaran Station.

2. Take the MRT going to "ARANETA CUBAO Station". This will be at the Farmers Mall. If you're going there on the 1st session the mall will be close which means you can't use the walk way that goes to Gateway Mall which eventually leads you to the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station". You have to go through it the "long way" so, after leaving the MRT Araneta Cubao Station, walk going to Araneta Center (it's advisable to walk where there's a lot of people just to be a little bit safer). The LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station is by Aurora Blvd. It's close to Goldilocks or 7-11 (not sure if 7-11 is still there I hardly notice it)

3. Once you're at the LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station, the ticket booth is not the same as that of MRT where you have to line up and give someone the money and they give you the card in return (usually that happens if you're going from end to end). There are available Ticket Vending Machines which accepts coins (1,5,10 pesos only) and bills (20 and 50 - not sure with 100 best not to give big bills such as 50 and 100 because the change given to you will be "coins") make sure that the bills you'll be using is not delapidated or else the machine will not accept it. Press the button that's labeled "KATIPUNAN". Going from LRT2 ARANETA CUBAO Station to KATIPUNAN Station is about 12 pesos or 14 pesos. You'll know if it's Katipunan Station already when you hear a recording that tells the passengers that they've reached Katipunan Station.

4. Once you alight from the train, it's best not to go with the flow of the crowd because you might end up at the wrong side of the road and would have to cross the WIDE street of Aurora Blvd. (scary ) I suggest that you ask the guard which way is it to go to the Good Shepherd Convent or if they don't know that ask them which way is it to go to St. Bridgette School. It's underground that's why you won't see which side they are. For direction purposes....Good Shepherd Convent and St. Bridgette School is at the other side not where you alighted, you have to go up the stairs/escalator and proceed to the right side (almost all passengers from that goes down that station will go up the stairs/elevators with you but will be turning left)

5. Once you're out of the station you'll be literally looking at Aurora Blvd. Go right. You'll see a big building with a statue on top, before that building there's a gate and a guard sitting next to the small gate. Go there...and when you're there...you reached your destination ask the guard where to go or what to do next...

Good Luck!!!

*** Remember the stations and don't get confused with LRT (this one goes though Taft Ave. and goes directly to Caloocan) and LRT2 (a.k.a. Purple Line - this one mostly go through aurora blvd. and it goes from Santolan, Pasig to Recto)

Ck

Hey nakashima ayumi, Rebel and ckoahou... thanks for all the feedback....geezzz that really helps. I'll follow your advice...MRT2 it is !

ckoahou, I really appreaciate the detailed instruction.. you must have guessed how great I am at directions..

Rebel, I got my visa 5 days after the interview...Had interview March 10 (friday) got Visa the next Wednesday. Hope Your visa arrives soon...I might even bump into you.

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THANK GOD WE'RE APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all your support guys.

Blessings!

Robert & Wendy

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CONGRATULATIONS WENDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wooooooohhhooooo

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