Growing up, we discover that we need to visit government offices as part of our adulting phase. When we were children, most of us got used to having our parents take care of all the paper work for us. However, our parents are not always there for us. We should learn to become more independent for ourselves.
It can get very confusing where to find these offices are, and so this article compiles many of the essential offices that you just might need.
- Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
- Office to acquire birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, CENOMAR, and more
- Exact location: Ground Floor Gaisano Capital, Colon St, Lungsod ng Cebu, Lalawigan ng Cebu
- How to get there: Ride a jeepney or a bus heading to Colon St. such as 08G, 01K, 03B, 04B, 06B, 06C, 07D, 09F, 10F, 10G, 11A, 12D, 13C, etc. and head to Gaisano Capital
- Land Transportation Office (LTO)
- Office to process driver’s license
- Note: There are many offices in Cebu City so head to the most convenient office for you
- Exact location: Natalio Bacalso Ave., Cebu City / Level 3 Robinsons Fuente, Fuente Osmeña Cir, Cebu City / SM Seaside City, Seaview Wing, Ground floor, Cebu South Coastal Rd, Cebu City / SM City Cebu, Juan Luna Avenue, Dakbayan sa Sugbu, Cebu City / Level 4 Robinsons Place Galleria Cebu, Cebu City
- How to get there: Varies depending on location
- Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
- Office to process professional licenses
- Exact location: Robinsons Place Galleria Cebu, Cebu City
- How to get there: The mall offers free shuttles depending on certain circumstances. There are also jeepneys and buses going to the place, such as 08F, 12G, or jeepneys bound for SM, as Robinsons Galleria Cebu is close to the mall.
- Cebu City Hall
- Office of the mayor and to acquire other legal/official documents
- Exact location: No. 1 Dr Jose P. Rizal St, Cebu City, Cebu
- How to get there: Ride a jeepney or a bus heading directly to the City Hall such as 08G, 03A, 03B, 04B, 04C, 04D, 04H, 06B, 06C, 06F, 07E, 09G, 10G, 12G, 13B, 17B, 17C, 17D, etc.
- Philhealth
- Office to acquire Philhealth ID and inquire about Philhealth services
- Exact Location: Gorordo Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
- How to get there: Ride a jeepney or a bus heading directly to the City Hall such as 04B, 04H, 04L, 04M, 06H, 14D, 17C, 17D, etc.
- Social Security System (SSS)
- Office to register and inquire about SSS benefits
- Exact Location: Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
- How to get there: Ride a jeepney or a bus on route via Osmeña Blvd such as 03B, 04B, 04D, 06C, 06F, 17B, 17D, etc.
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Office to inquire about and pay taxes, and get TIN ID
- Note: There are two BIR offices so head to the most convenient office for you
- Exact Location: Philwood, 82 Natalio B. Bacalso Ave, Cebu City / Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu City
- How to get there: Varies depending on location
- Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)
- Office to inquire about social insurances
- Exact Location: Leon Kilat St, Cebu City
- How to get there: Ride a jeepney or a bus heading to Elizabeth Mall as the office is very near to the mall. These jeepneys include 01K, 02B, 04D, 04H, 09F, 10F, 10M, 12D, 12G, 12I, 17C, 17D, etc.
