Bryan Veloso

Category: Random

  • Medical “Certificate is Already Linked to a Client” Error in LTO LTMS Portal

    Recently I attempted to renew my Driver’s License purely online (just like when I renewed my motor vehicle registration) and I failed. If you’re like me trying to renew your driver’s license online through the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS) portal and encounter the error message “certificate is already linked to a client,” you’re not alone. This error typically occurs when you’ve obtained your medical certificate from a clinic near an LTO office.

    Why This Happens:
    Medical certificates issued by some LTO-accredited clinics are directly linked to your record, but they might not be valid for full online renewal. If your medical exam was conducted at a nearby clinic affiliated with the LTO, the system will flag your certificate as already linked. This means that while your certificate is valid, it is not eligible for 100% online processing.

    What You Should Do:
    If this happens, your best course of action is to proceed directly to the nearby LTO office where you got your medical certificate. You can complete the renewal process in person at the same location. Unfortunately, only a select few accredited clinics issue medical certificates that are fully compatible with the LTMS portal for online renewal.

    Key Takeaway:
    To avoid future inconveniences, check if the clinic you’re visiting for your medical exam is accredited for online renewal. Otherwise, you may need to handle your renewal at an LTO office after obtaining your certificate.

    By following this process, you can ensure a smoother renewal experience!

  • WordPress 6.4 first impressions!

    WordPress 6.4 was released today and here are my first impressions. It’s cool and it’s fast and I love the modern Twenty Twenty four theme! Other features include the following.

    User Experience Improvements: WordPress tends to focus on refining the user experience with each update. My first impressions might include appreciation for a more streamlined interface, smoother navigation within the dashboard, and enhancements to the site-building experience provided by the block editor (Gutenberg).

    Block Editor Enhancements: With every release, the Gutenberg block editor usually receives new features or improvements. I might notice new blocks, block patterns, or improved handling of media elements within the editor that further simplify the content creation process.

    Performance Enhancements: WordPress developers continuously work to optimize the script loading and database queries for a faster experience. Thus, my first impressions could include faster page load times and more efficient backend performance.

    Full-Site Editing Features: Since the incorporation of full-site editing (FSE) functionality, users expect robust enhancements in this area. Any improvements to the site editor, template creation, and global styles would stand out as significant to me.

    Accessibility: Given WordPress’s commitment to making the web accessible to everyone, I might be impressed by newly introduced features or improvements that make the CMS more accessible for users with disabilities.

    Default Theme – Twenty Twenty-Four: Typically included with a new major WordPress release is a default theme that showcases the latest features. I would be eager to see the aesthetics and functionality of the Twenty Twenty-Four theme, expecting a design that is both modern and optimized for a wide range of use cases.

    Developer Tools and Hooks: As a developer, I might look for new APIs, hooks, or enhanced coding tools that allow for more extensive customizations and integrations, enabling developers to build more robust themes and plugins.

    Can’t wait to explore the rest of the new features in 6.4.

  • Why you shouldn’t order directly from SAMSUNG.COM online shop

    This is my first time to order directly from SAMSUNG Online Shop, and I was very disappointed. This is my own personal experience, I would like to warn others before anyone attempts to place an order at samsung.com/ph online shop.

    Their ecommerce store logistics is terrible. Probably the worst in the world. It’s just sad as it’s the official online web store of Samsung in the Philippines but they actually don’t care about their customers. If you’re not patient enough, then you will be very disappointed.

    I placed an order last year, and my order still didn’t arrive.

    Did follow-up my order multiple times via online chat support, phone call, and e-mail. They will just tell you that they escalated it, expedited it, and already created a ticket for it. But still, nothing happened.

    My order is stuck somewhere in the warehouse of some uknown courier called Lite Xpress. They provided a tracking number, but it cannot be found in their website. It just shows how they are very disorganized and the store logistics isn’t properly managed.

    I read in some Samsung forums that orders really take a long time to arrive, even smartphones. Their few days to 1 week delivery time frame in Metro Manila or 2 weeks in provinces isn’t realistic. If you check their FAQs, they have lied on their delivery lead time.

    https://www.samsung.com/ph/shop-faq/shipping-and-delivery/how-long-before-i-receive-my-order/

    If you check the Samsung community forums, you will find multiple cases of delayed delivery. At first, I thought it’s just those smart phones that are so in demand and is already out of stock as inventory isn’t managed well. But to my surprise, it’s all of their items.

    Better to order your Samsung products on Shopee, or even Lazada. They have better delivery service and courier tracking.

    Just avoid Samsung.com online shop. Or if you really want to order there, I suggest just use COD so that your money won’t be placed on hold for many months or even a year.

  • GOMO No Expiry Data is false advertising

    My GOMO sim card just expired last May and I recently found out about it because I can’t use the 100GB+ of data I saved due to the fact that I think my data won’t expire.

    After reading their TOS, there’s in fact a data expiration if your sim card expired. So it’s useless to just save data and use it in case of emergency.

    I have a total of 135GB of unused GOMO data that goes wasted as it expired.

    So beware if you’re saving your data and will just use it in case of emergency, because GOMO’s no expiry data is not true at all.

    And too bad for me, I didn’t read the terms of service, and loaded an additional 299 pesos yesterday. I thought my data was just expired, so I purchased additional data to use my sim but it’s no longer in service. Goodbye additional load and goodbye 135GB of unused data. LOL!

    If only they had a warning, just like Australia’s Yes! Optus app that your sim will expire if there’s no paid transaction within a year, then I should have purchased additional data. GOMO shouldn’t hide this important rule in the TOS as 99% of customers don’t read the terms and conditions of service.

    Everyone expects a “NO EXPIRY DATA” as advertised, won’t expect that their data will be gone after a year.

    I’m sad that this happened to me, but lesson learned.

    If it’s too good to be true, it ain’t true.

  • My EasyTrip sign-up doesn’t work anymore

    Do not bother signing up at https://mptc.outsystemsenterprise.com/MyEasytrip/Registration because it doesn’t work anymore and nobody will answer your questions via e-mail.

    Just reload your EasyTrip account at https://easytrip.reload.ninja/. Easy trip ain’t gonna give you an easy trip.

    You will always get an Account details didn’t match message when you attempt to sign up at EasyTrip.ph. What a useless website.

  • How New Technology Can Affect Your Cyber Security Education

    The digital world is brimming with opportunities for new careers every day. Whether you’re interested in becoming a digital analyst, an IT engineer, or a forensic computer scientist, the career options for your degree in cyber security are nearly limitless. However, new technology is constantly on the rise, and it has the potential to change your digital workplace in countless ways. If you’re interested in becoming a cyber security specialist, here are a few examples of how evolving technology could impact your career.

    It Can Make Your Job Easier…

    For almost every instance of a cyber security breach, the digital world has the opportunity to learn from the experience and strengthen its security measures. Firewalls are stronger, encrypted data is harder to crack, and VPNs are constantly being enhanced to keep sensitive information locked up tight. Better defensive measures also give way for better offensive measures, meaning new technology can make it easier to track down and stop cyber attacks before information is compromised. With the innovation of smartphones and other ultra-portable computers, it’s easy to stay on top of cyber security from almost anywhere in the world.

    …And More Challenging

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  • Generate SSS PRN (Payment Reference Number) this May 2020


    For voluntary members, self employed, OFWs, and others that are not employed, you cannot generate your PRN anymore in the SSS website. According to sss.gov.ph (I mean, www.sss.gov.ph, because without www, their website won’t work, which is AWESOME!), the My.SSS system shall now only be open for employers who have been emailed by the SSS to correct invalid bank account and mobile numbers of their employees whose payouts for the Small Business Wage Subsidy (SBWS) were unsuccessful. So if you’re not an employer, you won’t be able to access your SSS account online anymore.

    Their mobile apps are also down, so you cannot check your contributions, file for a loan, and do anything that you usually do in their amazing high-end website that works in IE. And also, the portal.sss.gov.ph website is not accessible anymore.

    SSS is really innovating their online presence by eliminating what’s useful. Now there’s no way to pay our SSS contributions anymore.

    And…. there’s NO official announcement form SSS that this will happen.

    Anyway, if you’re an employer, you can still login here: https://www.sss.gov.ph/sss/appmanager/portal/home?emp

    Enjoy!

  • BDO ATM withdrawal limit back to P50,000

    Yes, I’m surprised as well. Earlier this 2018 they reduced the maximum withdrawal limit per day to P25,000 only. Just recently, they increase it again to P50,000. Surprise surprise! Thank you BDO!!!