Shadi Rejia

If you plan to do this often I recommend installing a proper code editor like Visual Studio Code (free from Microsoft). It makes life much easier with syntax highlighting and live previews. In VS Code you just go to File > New File type your HTML then save it with a .html extension.

Pro tip: Make sure Windows is showing file extensions! By default they might be hidden. In File Explorer go to the "View" tab and check the box for "File name extensions." This lets you see and change the .txt to .html easily. Also for your first file name it "index.html" – that's the standard name for a website's homepage. You can then create a folder for your website and put all your HTML CSS and image files inside it to keep things organized.

I just did this last month! The process is mostly smooth but here are some pro tips: Have a digital copy of your ID (front and back) ready to upload during registration. The site sometimes asks for it. When choosing a branch pick one slightly outside the main business districts if you can – they often have more slots and shorter lines on the day. The Muntinlupa or Quezon City branches away from the main offices are good.

Double and triple-check your personal information before final submission. A typo in your name or birthdate will cause huge problems and you'll have to redo the process. After payment take a screenshot of the confirmation page. The email sometimes takes an hour or two to arrive. On appointment day dress appropriately (no sleeveless tops/shorts for some branches) and bring a black ballpen. The whole in-person part—biometrics photo and printing—takes about 30-60 minutes if you have all your documents. Good luck!