In most cases, you will choose or be directed to the DFA Aseana branch to make an appointment. Go to the DFA website, click on "Passport Fees", and select the branch you want to make an appointment at.  Whether it's your first time or you're renewing a passport, you must pay P950.00 for regular 20-day processing or P1200.00 for express 10-day processing. If you make an appointment after 5:00 P.M., the DFA Aseana branch considers your appointment as express processing. Remote branches only deal with first time or renewal applicants. If you have lost your passport or need citizenship evaluation, you will be directed to the Aseana branch. A Customer Care Officer will assist you in setting an appointment and completing your passport application. They will let you know if you are required to submit any additional documentations.  Choose an appointment time as early as possible to avoid long time ups. The Customer Care Officer will give you a reference number and Print Code. Print your completed application at their web address: https://www.passport.gov.ph/. You will be prompted to input your first, middle and last name, reference number, print code, and date of birth. Alternatively, you can go to the DFA website and click "Set an Appointment". From there, choose the DFA Aseana branch or another remote branch nearest you. You will then be prompted to fill out and complete an application. After completing the application, you will be asked to select and confirm a date and time for your appointment.  Choose an appointment time as early as possible to avoid long time ups. After completing your application, the site will notify you of any additional documents you will need to bring to your appointment. Be sure to print out your application. You will be provided a reference number and link to your application to print out. This means dressing appropriately and having physical copies of all your required documents. Without these documents, the DFA will not continue with your appointment.  Make 2 copies of each document and remember to bring the original. Remember to bring your IDs and supporting documents. Dress sensibly. Do not wear tank tops, shorts, sandals, slippers, or flip-flops. If you are a minor, you and your parent or guardian must be present at the appointment. The DFA Consular Office is located at ASEANA Business Park, Bradco Avenue corner Macapagal Boulevard, Paranaque City.  Arrive 30 minutes before your appointment. Late or early arrivals will not be rescheduled or helped. Be sure to have all original and photocopied required documents with you, including your application. They will direct you to the Information Counter. Then sit at the Processing Area and wait for your number to appear on the monitor indicating what processing window to go to. In the DFA Aseana branch, the Passport Enrollment Section is located on the second floor. Here, you will have your photo taken, and personal details and biometrics recorded. If you choose to have your passport delivered, go to the Delivery counter for additional information about this particular service.

Summary: Find out what the passport fees are in your area. Call the DFA Appointment hotline at (02) 737-1000 to make an appointment. Make an appointment online. Prepare for your appointment. Go to the DFA Consular Office on your appointment date. Present your printed application to the Application Counter. Get your queue number at the Information Counter. Pay the applicable processing fees at the Passport Enrollment Section. Proceed to the Encoding Section after paying your fees. Choose whether you want your passport delivered or picked up at the DFA Consular Office.


If you have a puppy, it's fairly easy to determine its age by examining its teeth. Teeth start developing during a puppy's first year. The stage of teeth development is tied to a puppy's approximate age.  At one month old, teeth will have just started pushing through the gums. At two months, a puppy will have a full set of deciduous (baby) teeth near the front of the mouth. At four months, adult canines and incisors will start to come in. By seven months, a puppy will have a full set of adult teeth and will have developed molars in the back of the mouth. When a puppy reaches a year old, you should notice ridges or bumps on both the lower and upper top front teeth. Keep in mind that teeth tend to erupt later in toy dog breeds. As a dog ages, their teeth change. Changes in teeth can help you assess a dog's approximate age.  Ridges on the incisors change as a dog ages. By the time the dog is three years old, the ridges will have worn off the bottom incisors. By five years old, the ridges will have worn off the upper incisors as well. A small amount of ridges on the upper front four teeth indicate your dog is between three and four. By seven, a dog's teeth are completely smooth. Older dogs tend to be less energetic than younger dogs. Senior dogs often have small benign lumps on the body. They will also be less interested in playing than younger dogs. They are generally less muscular than younger dogs. Cloudy eyes are a sign of natural hardening of the lens as the dog ages, and this is called lenticular sclerosis. If your dog shows other signs of aging, such as smooth teeth and low energy, lenticular sclerosis can help you confirm your dog is older than seven. Lenticular sclerosis and cataracts are not the same thing. Cataracts are white and opaque and they are also common in senior dogs. However, some dogs develop cataracts young due to genetic reasons. Cataracts will affect your dog's vision, whereas lenticular sclerosis will not. Fur color often changes as a dog ages. However, fur color is not the best means of determining age. However, when taken into account with other factors like teeth, fur may help determine a dog's age. Most dogs have some graying fur past the age of five. Graying hair is typically found around the muzzle. Some dogs gray as early as two, depending on their environment and genetic makeup. Fur color can help confirm a dog is older when taken into consideration alongside other factors, like teeth and activity level. It should not be used as the sole means to determine a dog's age. Larger breeds tend to have shorter lifespans. They may show signs of aging younger than smaller dogs. Great Danes, for example, typically live around seven years while Chihuahuas often live well into their teens. A bigger dog may show signs of aging early. In general, you can assume a big dog showing significant signs of aging is around seven or eight while a small dog can be assumed to be ages 10 or up.
Summary: Look to teeth to determine a puppy's age. Note changes in teeth for an older dog. Look for signs of aging. Examine your dog's eyes. Use fur color to determine age. Take your dog's size and breed into account.