Raffy David

"Gunnnnnnnit."

"Best time to get an appointment is for weekday late afternoons. Call 7371000 or visit www.passport.com.ph"

"Get a birth certificate from the NSO. www.NSOHelpline.com . Do not try to get them from 'sources'. DFA personnel can tell."

"Title-effin'-list!"

"When the kitchen runs out of broth, go ahead and order the Hiyashi Chuka instead of your usual bowl of miso or tonkotsu. You'll be glad you did. Its my favorite."

"Come within an hour of the beginning of the lunch and dinner service to ensure that you have a bowl. Limited servings this December."