I Got A Phils Driver License......

[Bruce]

Yup! Gots me a gen-u-ine Philippine driver license. My picture on it and everything! Says 1 & 2 so I can legally drive a car or a motorcycle... but not at the same time! :hystery: I did ask that question and all I got was a confused stare as a reply....

 

Cost me 5,000p. I was so lucky to get that Kano discount...... No exam. But the drug test was very involved. Remember that I m a nurse so I have taken a 'few' drug tests. But this was the first time where they took my picture, height and weight and finger printed me (digital scanner). Then off to the local pediatrician, yes that is what I said, pediatrician, for the medical exam. Eye test and hearing test was done on a computer. Since I can read English faster than the locals, I was finished taking the test before it had loaded all the way. This further confused the man giving me the test as he did not understand how I knew the answers before the question had fully loaded. The concept of deductive reasoning was too indepth for him at this time.  Also a short question area for me to fill out. It asked if I had taken any drugs in the past 30 days. I asked if heroin counted and they asked me what heroin was so I said a woman who is a hero. Again the confused stares!

 

At the LTO place the licenses are issued as last name, first name and then middle name. This did cause some confustion in that my Kano license has first name, middle name and then last name. They had never seen this before. I asked if I could get a different name instead of my real name. Turns out I can! Very cooperative these LTO people.....

 

So went in as Bruce and came out with a new license as Reid, Sir Thomas..... :dance:  

 

Also noticed that posted on the wall was the fee schedule. Non professional driver license for the locals with the schedule of several fees adds up to under 500p. I guess that being local pinoys, they are not allowed to 'avail' of the Kano discount..... :thumbsup:

 

Anyway I am legal for 3 years. :cheersty:

Edited March 15, 2013 by Bruce

[david f]

congrats to you 

[Will]

Congrats, Bruce!

Edited March 15, 2013 by Will

[Jollygoodfellow]

I can see a bit of a trend here disrespecting the Filipino people and it must stop. I ask you all if English is not your first language how you may react to questions you may not understand? When I say you I do not mean any one in particular but I think its time for some thought to be put into answers and reactions to our hosts. I have seen this in several threads and I must remind all that they are no better than the next guy when it comes to understanding something that we are not accustomed to. 

So it might be funny at the time or something we do not think about or if we were put into the reverse situation we might feel like a fool. So take a step back and take a hard look at what you are saying or doing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Say NO to bulling day (Australia) 

[Will]

You're right. I never had any intentions of doing what I said. Only as an afterthought, actually I meant it as a slight on the foreigner (crazy Kano!) my asawa and driver both thought that was a hilarious miscommunication plot. But sorry I didn't mean to offend. Lets have fun. :)

[Bruce]

You're right. I never had any intentions of doing what I said. Only as an afterthought, actually I meant it as a slight on the foreigner (crazy Kano!) my asawa and driver both thought that was a hilarious miscommunication plot. But sorry I didn't mean to offend. Lets have fun. :)

 

Actually, my attempt at humor in the situation is not unique. That heroin joke is standard fare and the test company employees hear it frequently. I shall endeavor to curb the cultural humor a bit... as long as it does not take away from the flavor of the post of course.....  

[JJReyes]

During a lunch conversation with friends in Makati, they informed me that getting a driver's license in the Philippines has improved over the years. They were very proud that this was one government agency that had eliminated most of the corrupt practices. The old system of "fixers" meant you could get a license without demonstrating a knowledge about the rules of driving. For the group, it was a safety issue for themselves and their families.   

 

My license renewal in Honolulu was very efficient. There was an application form with standard questions and additional ones like, "Do you want to be an organ donor?" The wait in line was about 10 minutes. A new requirement by Homeland Security is showing a second picture identity card like a passport in addition to your old license. A quick eye test and then the picture taking and digital fingerprinting. A temporary paper license is issued valid for 90 days. The plastic card with all kinds of security features will be mailed. The whole process took less than 20 minutes.

 

Bruce, how long did it take to get your license?

[Jake]

You're right. I never had any intentions of doing what I said. Only as an afterthought, actually I meant it as a slight on the foreigner (crazy Kano!) my asawa and driver both thought that was a hilarious miscommunication plot. But sorry I didn't mean to offend. Lets have fun. :)

 

Actually, my attempt at humor in the situation is not unique. That heroin joke is standard fare and the test company employees hear it frequently. I shall endeavor to curb the cultural humor a bit... as long as it does not take away from the flavor of the post of course.....  

For those who are familiar with my foolishness on this forum, I also like to zing a verbal prank over someone's head.

However, chances are that many locals will not appreciate or understand your humor due to language and cultural

background.  I would imagine the reverse can be applied where the locals are talking about you, while you stand

there with a thumb up your butt not knowing the joke is on you......he, he.

Being a Filipino-American, I must confess that some of my comments about my own people went over the edge.  As

instructed by the Boss -- both Bruce and I will whack each other's pee-pee and will promise to improve the flavor of

our posts with a little bit more of soy sauce.....he, he.

Respectfully -- Jake

[Bruce]

Bruce, how long did it take to get your license?

 

30 minutes, but I did not have to wait in line. And I am not complaining about the cost. I believe there was a post not too long ago about the cost of a foreign conversion license which was, I think, over 2,000p?  

 

The money I spent was well worth it to have a license under the name of Reid, Sir Thomas! :hystery:  

 

(I am kidding! OK, no fraud was committed) :mocking: As a Kano I get paid $85 per hour worked. So I DO NOT clip coupons! Not worth my time..... Same logic here. I did not have to wait in line.... and that alone was worth any fees..... I am a happy Kano!  

[Bruce]

Being a Filipino-American, I must confess that some of my comments about my own people went over the edge. As instructed by the Boss -- both Bruce and I will whack each other's pee-pee and will promise to improve the flavor of our posts with a little bit more of soy sauce.....he, he. Respectfully -- Jake

 

 

Jake..... Ewwwwww. That is wrong on so many levels...... :hystery:

 

Here let me share the 'visual' in my head now that will haunt me for years. I may just need therapy and send you the bill!

 

Do you remember seeing any German mechanical toys? Made 50+ years ago. There was one that I remember showing 2 men with axes chopping down a tree. As one hit the other raised his axe and then hit while the 1st one was again raising his axe..... WACK WACK WACK.... you get the picture...... :mocking:  Just remove the tree.....