Job Requirements - Cedula and Barangay Clearance

I know, I know, I shouldn't blog about this BUT I want to document everything that I've been going through no matter how mundane they are.

As you all know, I live in Novaliches.  I lived here for 4 years in Uni and since I came back from the UK.  Today, I went to get my Brgy Clearance and Cedula.

Barangay Clearance:

I didn't know that I live in Barangay San Bartolome until Lorraine told me.  Hahaha!  I thought you don't get barangays in Manila.  LOL!  When I get into the Barangay Hall they asked if I was a voter which I responded with yes.  She asked me if I was registered and I said yes but in the province.  She said, you can speak to Kap and persuade him to give you a clearance.  He was busy and I was in a hurry so I didn't do what she told me to.  She said, next time you came back, please come with a Home Owners letter and will see if he can give you a clearance.  KILL ME!  I didn't know that Barangay Clearance is that complicated to get.  At least I know now.  

Cedula:

To tell you the truth, I don't know what cedula is and it's purpose.  All I know is that Andres Bonifacio(one of the Philippine Heroes) ripped it in Balintawak(?) during the Spanish Revolution.  In the same Barangay Hall, I asked for my cedula.  It was a bit pricey for a minute writing.  I had to pay 57 pesos although my bill is for 55 only.  I don't know where the 2 pesos goes.  Her penmanship perhaps?  :P  I was in queue with a guy in QC Hall and he told me that he paid 20 pesos only.  Lorraine told me that she paid 5 pesos for hers.  I'm thinking, maybe the government should set a fixed price for the cost of cedula.  Yes, I have an answer for everything.  :P