My hometown is in Surigao Del Sur so i was able to visit Enchanted river. My friends want to visit the place so i will be there tour guide. From Gensan city we ride bus to Davao city, Davao city we ride a van located in Victoria Plaza Davao city which took 4 hours trip, but if you prefer a bus u can go to the bus terminal but it takes 6 hours trip to mangagoy.
DAY1:We took single bicycle for 200 pesos each, but if your with family and bunch of friends you can rent a car, van, jeep, we prefer single motor for a cheaper price lol, until we reach our destination Enchanted River..
with mamang driver XD
ENCHANTED RIVER:We arrived in the river and my friends were really amazed by the scenery lol. They said that the color of the river depends on the sunlight. The water are so clear like crystal. If Ur with kid's don't worry there is part that kids can swim just wear lifeguard for safety. If u don't bring any food u can can buy seafood and let them cook for you.
Fresh Seafood
Deep Blue water
ISLAND HOPING: Tourists can also go Island hop for affordable price.
Boats to island hop
part of the island
little shark and fish
Witness the little shark
Cave
DAY 2:Off to Tinuy-an Falls which is located at Barangay Burboanan, we contact the same driver. It is the widest fall in the country, earning the title as "Niagara Falls in Philippines" i have been here many times because it is my hometown. Intrance fee for 50 pesos and parking fee for 50 pesos also. You can buy foods or drinks or just bring ur own foody.
REQUIREMENTS NEEDED: * Online Registration form (no walk in allowed) * 1 Valid ID (1photocopy) * Valid Passport (1 photocopy) * Just in case bring some of ur documents for ur one on one interview, she asked me my letter of intent, divorce decree,my fiance's passport copy, and photo of us together.. just prepare..
APRIL 10'15: my online appointment was friday, so i went there around 5:30am, a lot of people falling in line already. Heres the address CFO Manila citigold center 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner Osmena Highway Manila PH... had a coffee beside the CFO building and then went to line up at the ramp (super long lol) until the door is open and the guard checked my passport and valid ID with photocopy, then he gave me an "F" ID and told me to go 3RD FLOOR...
3RD FLOOR:I used the stairs lol. I showed my online appointment to the lady at the counter, she asked what kind of visa i said K1 visa and she gave me a form to fill up.. U will fill-up ur petitioners infos: * his name * address * his bday * his mother's maiden name * his course * his telephone no. and cellphone no. etc,
just a basic info's needed very easy lol, then i submit back to her, she ask me some question when is his b-day based on the form i fill up. then she took me webcam photo. and then she instructed me to wait at room1 9:00AM for the seminar.
SEMINAR: 9:00AM the counselor started to call our names and im the first one to be called and instructed us to transfer at the room 4. Counselor introduced her name, and gave us this handbook for pinoy migrating to the US...
Counselor is very nice, then she started the seminar, topic is very informative for us about violence, what to do when ur there at the USA, after our seminar she told us to have our one on one interview (RELAX its not scary at all lol.. she read my form that i fill up and started to ask things, who is ur petitioner, how old i am, how long we are together, whats his course, how old is his son, what is the reason why they broke up with his Ex, divorced decree, just a basic questions guys so no need to be nervous very easy she ask me about his intent of letter and his passport, i didn't able to bring the 2 document she requested so she write this and told me to come back for my certificate and sticker if my visa is in my hand and email her first before going back to CFO office.) :-)))
Then after the one on one interview she instructed me to go at the ground floor for the payment its 400 pesos.. keep ur receipt and then present the F ID at the guard and thats it... out by 12:30 pm...
Hello to all! I just wanted to share my SLEC experience to all my fellow applicants last April 7-8, 2015 in manila Philippines...
APRIL 6, 2015: I fly from General Santos City to manila and arrived at 7:00 pm cos of the delayed flight, i stayed at Casa Bocobo Hotel, heres the address 1000 Bocobo Street, Ermita manila.. Checked in and stayed at the single room...
FIRST DAY : April 7'15 Went to Slec tuesday around 7:30 am, its very near from casa bocobo walking distance only.. SLEC looks like this in front view.
REQUIREMENTS NEEDED BEFORE ENTERING: * passport (1 photocopy) * St. Lukes confirmation page online (2 copies) * NVC letter (1 photocopy) * Online Interview Appointment letter from embassy (1 photocopy) * 4 pcs. 2x2 photo (write ur name at the back, Follow visa guide photo cos the guard told the lady to take another photo and submit back to him) * 11,025 Pesos for USA fee
TIPS: * Don't forget Ur first of the last menstruation * Bring candy or chocolate just in case Ur hungry (sugar rushhh) * Hair Tie for a long hair (for X-ray) * Water * wear sandal or slipper that can easily be remove on the first day of medical because u need to have physical exam and height check. u can wear rubber shoes on 2nd day of medical. * Jacket ( 5th floor is cold, long wait for physical exam)
STEPS: GROUND FLOOR:Guard check my documents then i proceed to the online Registration window, lady ask a few question, i sign something and she took a photo via webcam. then she will instruct you were to go next so don't worry you'll be guided were to go next..
5TH FLOOR:Pay the medical fee 11,025 pesos, They will give you ur receipt.(they will instruct u were to go next)
TIPS: Always hand over ur receipt to the nurses station first every time you perform the following:
* Xray * Vital Signs * Blood Test * Height-weight, Eye check * Physical Exam (longest wait here so be patient... doctor ask super fast, i answer NO to all, she will check ur wrist if there is suicidal marks, ur chest, and stomach and just look at my private part LOL) * vaccination interview (2nd FLOOR after that submit ur receipt at the nurse counter in the 2nd floor still and she will instruct you what time you'll be back on the 2nd day.. she told me to be back by 2:30 pm so im guessing i pass the medical cos 6:00 am is the sputum test :///// OMG!! ) and then that's it for the day!!! (PHEWWWWW im drained lol)
SECOND DAY:Went back to SLEC at 1:00PM i was kinda nervous and praying hard that all is well! I present my receipt to the guard inside near the stairs, he checked my name and then stamp FOR IMMUNIZATION!!! horahhh!!! he then instructed me to proceed at 2nd floor for the immunization, waiting game again i got 3 shots only. then the nurse told me to proceed to the ground floor and wait for my name to be called, (another longest wait and patience needed pfuffs) i called at the window J and submit my passport then back to ur seat, then wait again for ur name to be called, my name was called at window N, the woman asked me questions and then let me sign something and instruct me to bring the brown envelope at my interview, the vaccines record and CD i will bring it to USA.. and out by 5:30PM (feeling hungry) then thats it for the day!!! END-
Goodluck to all who are having there medical SOON be patient, pray and think positive!!!!
