BE WILLED

One of the largest banks in the Philippines, Metrobank offers Filipinos immediate access to their money saved in the bank with its more than 1,000 Metrobank ATM machines distributed nationwide and more than 2, 600 partnered BancNet ATMs countywide.

After having experienced fast and secure service in my payroll account in Metrobank, I decided to open a personal Metrobank ATM savings account.

I will be sharing with you the easy steps I have undergone and requirements/documents I have prepared in applying for new Metrobank ATM Card.

Requirements in Applying for Metrobank ATM Card or e-Teller Bank Account

• At least two (2) valid IDs which bears your photo (most recent  school ID, company ID, driver’s license, passport, NSO birth certificate,  barangay clearance, postal ID, NBI clearance, other government issued ID such as PhilHealth, SSS, UMID, etc.)
• 2 pieces of most recent 1x1 or 2x2 picture
• PHP 2,000.000 for  initial deposit for/ maintaining balance of your savings account.

Steps in Applying for Metrobank ATM Card or e-Teller Bank Account

1. Go to the nearest Metrobank branch you prefer to open your ATM account with. Make sure that you bring the complete requirements with you.
2. Proceed to the New Accounts section and ask for Application Form for New ATM Card Account. You can ask for the securities’ assistance or other bank staff’s assistance if you weren’t able to immediately see the New Accounts section.
3. After you have accomplished the application form, the account officer will release and give you the deposit slip receipt bearing your account number.
4. Your Metrobank ATM Card will be released after 7 days or 1 week. 
5. Claim your ATM Card on the New Accounts section by presenting your deposit slip and valid ID.

Metrobank ATM Card Bank account has an initial deposit requirement of Php 2,000.00. While your account is still open, you need to maintain a balance of Php 2,000.00. In case of failure to maintain a minimum monthly ADM for consecutive 2 months, your account will be charged with a service fee of Php 300.00.
For your Metrobank ATM savings to earn interest, you will need to maintain a minimum of Php 10,000.00. The intrest rate given is 0.25% effective on January 1, 2013.

Other features of Metrobank ATM Card you can enjoy

• Pay your utility bills (phone, electric, internet, etc.) through ATM, mobile banking and internet banking in over 1,000 Metrobank ATMs and over 2,600 other BancNet ATMs nationwide
• Metrobank ATM card can serve as debit cards which you can use when shopping in several department stores like SM, Robinsons, Ayala, Gaisano Malls and other stores with Card Swipe Machines linked with BancNet.
• Shop/purchase overseas in any Maestro-accredited stores, or withdraw cash in Cirrus-accredited banks in the currency of the country you’re visiting.
• Purchase prepaid phone PINs

• CALOOCAN: Elementary to high school, public and private 
• LAS PINAS: Elementary to high school, public and private
• MAKATI:  Elementary to high school, public and private
• MALABON: Elementary level, public and private 
• MANDALUYONG: Elementary to high school, public and private 
• MANILA:  Elementary level, public and private
• MARIKINA: Preschool to high school, public and private
• NAVOTAS: Elementary to high school, public and private
• PASIG: Elementary to high school, public and private 
• PATEROS: All levels, public and private 
• QUEZON CITY: All levels, public and private
• SAN JUAN: All levels, public and private 
• MUNTINLUPA: Preschool to elementary, public and private
• TAGUIG: Day care, public and private; elementary level, public 
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• CAVITE: Preschool to high school
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In line with the month long celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa this coming August 2013 with the theme Wika Natin Ang Daang Matuwid, we are compiling valuable slogans which you can incorporate in posters, essays, school projects, and events.

We are also encouraging readers to contribute your own slogan by leaving a comment below:

1. Ang FIlipino ay Wikang Panlahat, Ilaw At Lakas sa Tuwid Na Landas

2. Wikang Filipino, tatak ng pagka Filipino; Ito'y ating gamitin at paunlarin; Kailangan Natin Upang matamo ang pagkakaisa ng bawat Pilipino

3. Pilipinas ang aking bansa, Tagalog Ang Aking Wika; pagka Pilipino'y gagawing Lakas patungo sa tinatahak na Landas

4. Tatag ng Wikang Filipino, Lakas ng pagka-Filipino

The leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, Smart Communications provides an array of unlimited call and text promos that will suit the mobile need and budget of every Filipino.

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Contact Information:

Real Coffee and Tea Boracay
Station 1 Brgy. Balabag, Boracay, Aklan, Philippines
Tel #: +63 36 288 5340  Cel #: +63 939 203 4436


Each muffin costs Php 45. You can also purchase a box of six (6) for Php 285, a box of nine (9) for Php 425, or a box of twelve for Php 560.

To secure a box (6, 9 or 12), interested buyers are advised to order one day in advance as Real Tea and Coffe Cafe receives a huge number of customers and reservation.

Do you want to make your own Calamansi muffin? Here is a simple recipe from pepper's website that you can try at home.

Ingredients: one-half cup of butter, a cup of sugar, two (2) pieces of eggs, one and a half cup of all purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup calamansi.

Procedure

• Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• Mix together milk and calamansi in a bowl, set aside.
• Cream butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes.
• Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
• Add in milk mixture and flour mixture.
• Mix until well blended, don't over mix.
• Scoop in non stick muffin pans.
• Bake in preheated 350 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 18-23 minutes.

Country	Allowed Duration of Stay
Asian
Brunei Darussalam	14 days
Cambodia	21 days
Indonesia	30 days
Laos	30 days
Malaysia	30 days
Singapore	30 days
Thailand	30 days
Vietnam	21 days
Azerbaijan	30 days visa is issued upon arrival
Taiwan	30 days if holding a valid visa for Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, United Kingdom or United States. Check at https://nas.immigration.gov.tw/nase/ to see the requirements.
Georgia	90 days visa is issued upon arrival, 360 days visa free to those who have temporary residence of Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait
Hong Kong	14 days
India	30 days visa is issued upon arrival
Iran	15 days visa is issued upon arrival if holding an e-visa pre-approval code obtained via email from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at www.mfa.gov.ir
Israel	90 days (3 months)
South Korea (if arriving at Jeju Island only)	30 days
Macau	30 days
Maldives	30 days visa is issued upon arrival, extension of maximum 90 days is possible by paying MVR 750
Mongolia	21 days
Nepal	15/30/90 days visa issued upon arrival for around US$25/40/100
Sri Lanka	30 days visa obtain upon arrival if holding Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). You can get this prior to arrival at www.eta.gov.lk
Timor-Leste	30 days single entry visa issued upon arrival for around US$30, extension is possible up to 90 days
Europe
Kosovo	90 days
Oceania
Cook Islands	31 days
Fiji	120 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free)
Marshall Islands	30 days visa issued upon arrival (free)
Federated States of Micronesia	30days
Niue	30 days
Palau	30 days visa issued upon arrival (free)
Samoa	60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free)
Tuvalu	30 days visa issued upon arrival (free)
Vanuatu	30 days
North America
Costa Rica	120 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Dominica	30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Haiti	30 days
Nicaragua	30 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis	30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Lucia	60 days Visitor's Permit issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	30 days visa issued upon arrival (free of charge)
Turks and Caicos Islands	30 days
South America
Bolivia	59 days
Brazil	90 days
Colombia	90 days
Ecuador	90 days
Peru	90 days
Suriname	120 days
Africa
Burundi	visa issued upon arrival
Cape Verde	visa issued upon arrival
Comoros	A free 24 hour transit visa issued upon arrival at the airport. Within 24 hours this must be converted into a full visa at the immigration office in Moroni (fee is payable)
Djibouti	10 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF3,000; 30 days visa issued upon arrival for DJF5,000
Gambia	At port of entry passport 24
Kenya	90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Madagascar	90 days visa issued upon arrival for MGA140,000
Morocco	90 days
Mozambique	30 days visa issued upon arrival for US$25
Saint Helena	visa issued upon arrival
Seychelles	30 days
Tanzania	visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Togo	7 days visa issued upon arrival
Uganda	180 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50
Zambia	90 days visa issued upon arrival for US$50

The countries and conditions above might still be subjected to changes. You can also check immigration policies of countries you are planning to visit.

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