Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore

ABBEY:  I don't care how big or small or how beautiful the embassy is. What matters to me is that they can provide the services that must be offered to any OFW. I heard others say that its just like a bungalow house with tents on the sides. Here is where I get my OEC, a certificate that entitles an OFW to be exempted for travel taxes. What I had in mind are these suggestions on how to improve their processes:

1. Since the embassy is under construction, they should first put their notification about the change of their office days (Mon-Fri currently). They can use their website since almost all the institutions here in SG are connected via web.

2. Located at Nassim road, its a long walk from Orchard. When somebody comes to the embassy, unaware of the change of sched, he will be greeted by a 5-foot tall tarp saying that the embassy is closed.

It would be better if they will have other notices in other places along Orchard.

I saw another sign in the SSS office, but its not very noticeable unless you will have remittance or you will inquire in SSS.

3. Given that the renovation is in progress, they should set first their number system. Not by marking each form with red marker. How about those who downloaded the forms and filled it up before going at the embassy? I guess they have to fill up the forms again.

I know improvement is a long process, but I'm hoping for the better of our own embassy.

WILL: From orchard road, it will take a 15 minutes walk to reach the Philippine Embassy in Singapore and on this area also located the embassies of different countries. 
Its just like an old ancestral house with so many cars parked. But now, it is under renovation and that's the cause of Monday to Friday sked instead of Sunday-Thursday.
      I am one of the Filipino who filed my OFW here in Singapore. The requirements? NRIC ID, Passport, and $42.00.
Unlike other government employees, here, smile never left their lips, very accommodating. My OFW application and OEC just took me not more than 45 mins. :)

Outback Steakhouse

ABBEY: This diner is located at Millenia Walk near Suntec city. We were there to celebrate her birthday. We did avail of their meal fit for a couple. It includes complementary bread, an appetizer, 2 main dish with choices of fish and meat, and 2 glasses of punch. We were attended by their staff who is kind enough to offer us to change one of main's side dish into their mouth-watering fries with cheese and bacon bits. I was very full then. Not bad for a hundred-dollar meal to celebrate an occasion with her.

WILL: I do not know whats happening inside of me because that Monday, I want to go home and hug my husband. Yeah, this is my first birthday as Abbey's official wife :)
      After office i hurriedly went down to meet my husband :)
      I was surprised by bouquet of white roses. And of course, pinagtitinginan n naman ako ng mga tao kasi may kamahalan na taglay (phrase from ate Gail) ang mga bulaklak dito sa Singapore. Then, we hurriedly paved our way to this restaurant.
      The ambiance was so cosy and romantic and I think ganun din ang price. 
      I had a salmon, Abbey got a rib eye, we chose punch instead of wines. My stomach is totally full. The salmon is so nice na iniisip ko kung paano kya nila niluto yun na sobrang lambot ng meat, muka syang fried pero para din syang steamed. 
      Sometimes, it so good to have a splurge in this kind of restaurant. The waitresses were very accommodating, they greeted us a smile and bid us a nice goodbye. :) 

Keen on Crepes

ABBEY: We dined here after we picked up the wedding dress and suits. A variety of crepes are displayed on their menu, but I chose the one with chicken filling. The crepes were served in large portions, enough to satisfy my hunger. Keen on crepes matches their food with choices of coffee, teas, choco, and juice. Prices start at 5sgd.

WILL: We went here after the final fitting of my gowns and Abbey's suits. Sa dami na bitbit namin we eyeing for resraurants near our place. Since bulalo house was closed then, we decided to try this crepes. We ordered different meals :) i tried the tuna, abbey went for chicken and chattie wanted the beef.

All i can say, "ang sarap ng crepe mo kuya" ahaha. The crew is filipino :) it will costs you not more 8$ each crepe and yummy coffee of 3$.

You can find this along the bridal street of tanjong pagar.
Drop sometime here, worth trying :)