The Hell with these Fees

What happened next? Did you really pay 450 for that postal ID or just 175? There really are some employees who are not aware of all the transactions inside their office. Some just gave you answers and figures just to say that he knows about it but actually, he does not. I really think that 450 is huge for a postal ID. Maybe that person must have mistaken. You remind me of a cousin of mine who once a member of an activist group (seriously). He went to the city hall to get mayor's clearance and police clearance. But take note, he went there to GET THEM FOR FREE. He was applying for a job that time and those are some of the requirements. When he reached the window and was asked to pay for an amount he started complaining and explaining. He said that he was there because he needs those clearances to earn money because he has nothing. He said that they should give those clearances for free. That are they telling him that he cannot apply for a job because he has no money to pay for those clearances? Kind of weird and am a bit ashamed of what he did and said during those times but he definitely has a point. And he was really mad about those ruling that those who wear slippers would not be allowed to enter a certain government building. What if he does not have money to buy shoes? Would he rather go inside barefooted? Is that what they want? I guess that the government may have forgotten that many people are not capable of buying shoes or paying for those clearance but are actually willing to look for a job and be a good citizen of this country.

well, did they issue you official receipts for all those fees? I have encountered paying fees in government offices, herein I am being asked to pay 100 pesos, then when they give me my receipt, it is only for 20 pesos.

You must get your postal ID directly in post office. I remember my brother-in-law got his postal ID for only 175pesos. I think baranggay clearane is really that price. I think, most goverment agencies and offices are using the clearances and other requested documents as source of income. I remember when I need to get a certified true copy of my son's birth certificate they asked me 150 each copy. I already brought my own photocopy but they told me that they should be the one to photocopy it using the original copy in their file. What is the difference of my photocopy and theirs provided that their copies are just the duplicate of what I had. For just piece of stamp and dry seal, they will ask me for that price.

hi, cedula or residence certificate cost depends on your income, since you are a student, it should cost only 20 pesos. Barangay clearance in our barangay in Las Pinas is Freefor purposes like getting your health card, business, etc...they only ask you how long you have been living in the Barangay, it takes less than 5 minutes when it's your turn in the very short line or none at all. Apply for your postal i.d. directly at your post office, and you are right, it costs only 175 pesos, you can download the form here so you don't have to fill it out there http://www.phlpost.gov.ph/web/postal-id-application/ We can all help fight corruption if we deny thesethe opportunity to take advantage of us, knowledge is also very important.. Don't vote for them next Barangay elections if you want to get even

If you pay something and did not give you any official receipt, you have the right to file a complaint against those persons involved in the proper authority. If it is the barangay , you can go to the nearest DILG or the municipality where the barangay is located. Corruption occurs if we tolerate them. Get the name of the person. By the way, you are applying for a postal ID in the barangay? You should apply at the post office. Please clarify your post regarding this matter simplepleasure.

Yes. There are a lot of fees in the Philippines. I remember I was buying stuff from the U.S so I could use it for personal use and some I would give away to relatives and friends. But the customs would not release my things! They want me to pay tax that are way higher than the total cost of the items. I did not pay the tax and I felt like I just wasted a lot of money. I agree that this is the work of corruption!

there's always a different fee in every district, i thought it was the same actually. i remember the cedula which is only 5 pesos, but now it's six, and with out connection it could be even higher. postal ID is actually 200 when i bought it here in cavite years ago. it can corruption or it can be difference in rates. but you know, you gotta get used to it. fight it or it will just delay

good day simplepleasures, with regard to your post, i am about to get also a postal id sometime soon but i haven't attend to it due to some errands i need to do. however, as far as i know, it is free of charge as i have asked it previously.

My boss told me that to be able to get his NBI clearance faster he paid for almost 1000 pesos. Imagine that? I wonder when will corruption stop here in our country. Everything we buy here are with taxes aside from what we are paying from from salary. Pretty hard indeed.

Hi, At your age, you should be a voter by now. You really missed a lot foregoing to have a voters ID. By the way I see it, the voters ID is the only cost-free card to acquire, no hassles, simple to apply, takes time to get though. I got my own almost two years after being registered by the COMELEC office in our town.

hi simplpleasures!why not get an sss id? or apply for an sss number. i am sure that you will also need it in the future. is nbi clearance also applicable. goodluck to your endeavor. corruption is hard to erase in our government

Oh that is bad..corruption is every where. so these people are keeping money in their pockets.. God what will happen to the common people like us. thanks for sharing. have a wonderful day