DIY: Transferring Land Title, Part 2: Registry of Deeds

 After getting the eCAR from the BIR, the final step of transferring the land title to the new owner is by submitting the required documents to the Registry of Deeds branch where the property is registered.

In our case, it is the Urdaneta branch.

As I mentioned from the last part of my previous post, we went straight to the Registry of Deeds right after we got the eCAR on December 10.

Unfortunately, their WANLink System was down so they couldn't process it.

Since we're already there though, we had our documents assessed, just to be sure that we have all the requirements.

As per the below checklist, we needed to pay the Realty Tax Clearance and Sales Tax at the Treasurer's Office which is located at the old Municipal Office of Urdaneta.

DIY: Transferring Land Title, Part 1: BIR

 So you bought a residential lot and would like to transfer the title to your name.

How?

To simplify, there are 2 steps in doing so:

1. Get an eCAR from BIR.

2. Submit the required docs and eCAR to the Registry of Deeds, and wait for their notification via SMS that you're title has been transferred and is ready for pick up.

Simple, right?

But TIME CONSUMING (because of the queues). 😮‍💨

Nonetheless, since we're doing it ourselves with the residential lot we have acquired, I'll share with you our experience.

How to Order a Certified True Copy of Title Online via LRA eSerbisyo

 It is pretty easy and straightforward, actually.

You only need to know the following details of the title you're going to request:

1. Registry of Deeds, which is indicated on the original title.

2. Title Number, which can also be found in the original title.

We're Granted a 10-Yr Multiple Entry Japan Visa at First Try! 🎉

 After hubby won his roundtrip flight to Japan last February 9, 2025 at the Pokemon Run Philippines, we started researching and preparing our documents for the Japan Visa application.

Right after the run, I immediately pushed him to renew his PRC License at the Rosales, Pangasinan branch since it was just beside the PSA office where we were getting our marriage and birth certificates as some of the requirements.

After that, we kind of drift off since we prioritized processing the transfer of the title of our house.

Because of the announcement that the Japan visa application will be solely submitted to VFS Global starting April 2025, and due to the influx of applicants, we decided to observe first.

And they're mentioning that it's hard to book a slot from the VFS Global's website anyway.

2025 Late Car Registration Renewal at LTO Binalonan (We were power tripped!)

 The car's registration renewal was due in the second week of July, but we were busy with the Japan visa application back then so we were only able to look into it now.

We went to the nearest LTO branch today, August 13.

We left the house at 1:15PM.

It was about a 20-minute drive from home.

When we arrived, we were advised by the guard to go straight to the inspection center, which is just beside the LTO office, to ask for the requirements because the queue to the assistance desk is so long it will just take us more time.

We did so, and at the inspection center we were advised to go to the emission testing center, which is also near them.

Lucky, my phone's battery swelled 🙄

Kung sinuswerte ka nga naman.

After I got my phone's screen replaced, now the battery decided to swell.

Is my phone cursed?

My husband and I have the same phone model, and while he's overusing his like it's always drained or charging it when it's already at 5% while playing Mobile Legends, he hasn't had any problems in its screen nor its battery...

While mine, which I only use for online shopping, chatting, watching videos, and playing Shopee games, already spent Php 16k for the screen replacement, and now, the battery. 😑

Pokemon Run 2025 Philippines, Hop Inn Aseana Experience and Everything in Between

 My husband won a roundtrip flight to Japan!!!! 🤯

Okay, sorry, I got so excited.

But honestly? I didn't expect there would be a highlight like this in our Pokemon Run experience last week.

Everything was a fail on D-day until the final raffle draw.

But before that, let me clear things up for those who are saying the registration slots for the run were bought by scalpers (because I read this a lot on Runrio's comments section whenever I'm visiting their page for updates).

SOLVED: Pink, Green & White Lines on my Samsung S22 phone

 I won't beat around the bush.

I got my screen replaced at Samsung Service Center Dagupan and that's what solved the problem.

How much?

Php 16,450.

That includes everything: the screen & the labor.

Yes, that is expensive.

But I realized why after I got my phone back.

Dude, the sides of the phone were part of the replacement.

It was almost half of the phone.

This was the old screen that was replaced.

Thank you, 2024 🎉🙏

Honestly, I was anxious these past few weeks because there is something I want to achieve but I don't know how.

That made me restless even though I am on a holiday break.

We are on the last day of the year, and I still haven't figured out the way to that goal. 😅

But for now, I will pause for a few hours from thinking about the future and spare some time to look back at the happenings in my life during this year...while drinking some wine. 🍷

Laneige has me spending for MORE! 🥴

 I didn't imagine myself going down a rabbit hole, but here I am. 😅

It all started on my birthday, when I ordered Laneige's Neo Cushion Matte during their 8.8 Exclusive sale.

I have been wanting to have this since I can't remember when, so when I stumbled across their Lazada official store with a good price, I checked it out on my birthday.

It arrived three days later and it came with some freebies.

Baguio Company Retreat 2024

So, we had our second company retreat last week, from November 11 to 15, 2024.

Where and when was the first retreat, you may ask? It was in Vietnam last year, from December 4 to 8, 2023, and as procrastinator as I am, I still haven't finished it and decided to write the recent one instead since it's still fresh! Lol

But here's a photo of us from last year's retreat as a sneak peak.

Hali Home, Ninh Binh, Vietnam 2023

This year, there were seven (7) of us who met up for our second retreat which was held in Baguio city, Philippines.

Our boss travelled all the way from London, and one of our colleagues travelled from Indonesia.

The rest of us are scattered here in the Philippines. 

I wonder if I can include our photos in my post, but I will take the courage and include some. 😛

Birthday 2024 🎂 A Gifted.PH Redemption Experience

 I'm proud to say this, lumampas na ako sa kalendaryo. 🥳😆

Of course.

In our generation today, paikli na ng paikli ang buhay, so every year that gets added to our age is an achievement in itself.

So many challenges to face.

So many things to think about.

So many decisions to make.

So many sources of stress.

But I'm happy to say, I am happy, contented and peaceful at where I am today. 🫶

That is the most important para mas marami pa tayong magawa sa buhay.

LTO Car Registration Renewal 2024

 I thought it will take us the whole day for the car renewal, but surprisingly, we didn't.

The process was easy and it didn't take us too long.

So let me tell you our experience with the car registration renewal.

We Spent Our 2nd Wedding Anniversary in Aurora!

 Whooooa, look at that.

Akalain niyo yun, naka-2 years na kaming mag-asawa. 👩‍❤️‍👨🎉

Last year, we celebrated it in Pampanga and Zambales.

This year, we chose to celebrate it in Aurora.

I Got a 7-Eleven Gift Card For Just Browsing the Internet!

 Did you know that you can earn points just by browsing the internet and redeem it with gift cards?

Microsoft has this feature when you log in your Microsoft account in the Edge browser.

You can get rewarded for doing what you love to do. Just search, shop, or play with Microsoft to start earning points!

As of this writing, they currently have 20 list of items that you can redeem your points for.

It includes Roblox Digital card, Gift Cards for 7-Eleven, SM Gift Pass, Zalora, Max's, Krispy Kreme, Vikings, Robinsons, GCash, and so many more!

Hi there 👋

 "Oo nga pala, may blog pa ako. 😅"

That's what I remembered while staring at the ceiling, while lying on my camping bed resting after doing some household chores today.

My domain name is due to renew na rin pala.

And I'm guilty of not fully utilizing my website these past few years.

I've been naughty, I know.

I procrastinated a lot.

I was totally preoccupied.

Lazada | I got FREE Rice from LazLand!

Have you heard of the game LazLand yet?

You can find it within the Lazada app and you will receive a REAL 1kg Premium Dinorado Rice or a voucher (if rice is unavailable in your area) upon completion of the game.

I already completed the game twice.

I claimed a Php 60 voucher for the first time, then I claimed a 1kg rice for the second time.

Our 1st Wedding Anniversary!

 Now look at that!

One year na pala ang nakakalipas, pero nasa drafts pa rin yung blog ko for our other wedding suppliers! Haha

Well anyway, mas inspired kasi ako i-share how we celebrated our wedding anniversary kaysa ituloy yung mga draft blogs ko so I'll post this first. 😁

Lazada Run 2023 with Hubby 🙂

 Sooo, hubby and I attended the first ever Lazada Run here in the Philippines last July 2, 2023. 🏃‍♂️

For the record, this was my second run after the Color Manila run that my friends and I attended in 2019.

At dahil nagkaproblema ako sa paa ko before the event, as you can see from my preceding post, hindi ako nakapag-warm up or practice beforehand para sana ma-prepare ang muscles ko.

Kaya heto, as of this writing, ramdam ko pa rin ang sakit sa nabigla kong muscles kahit tinadtad ko na ng salonpas. Haha

Medyo sumakit din ulit yung nainfect kong daliri sa paa kaya inoobserbahan ko muna kung magiging problema na naman ito.

My toe got infected 🥲

 ⚠️ Warning: the photos might be disgusting.

It has been a week now since I started suffering from a wound on my toe.

Every step was so painful.

What happened? How did I get that?