Xavy & Mom

Bisaya mom. Drama fan. Figuring it out one episode at a time.

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Xavy's Mom

Applying for an Australian Visa for Filipino Tourists (2026)

Last updated: March 2026 Our visas came back in 48 hours. Multiple entry. One year. And my bank balance at the time of application was ₱40,000. I am telling you this upfront because I know that is exactly what you came here to find out. Whether your balance is enough. Whether the process is manageable on your own. Whether a solo parent can get a minor approved without the other parent’s signature. The answer to all three is yes —

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Xavy's Mom 07.03.2026 1 Comment

8 Things to Remember When Traveling Abroad

Traveling abroad sounds so much fun right? Nakaka-excite isipin all the places you’ll visit, the food and you look forward to the IG worthy photos you’re going to capture. And para naman sa katulad ko na isang working mom, naka-excite din isipin that finally you can enjoy a few weeks or days off from work. Pero while excited ka, you can’t stop thinking at the back of your mind about the horror stories of having denied entry to your destination

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Xavy's Mom 03.08.2019 1 Comment
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Xavy's Mom

How to apply for Australian Visa for Filipino tourists or visitors

Xavy just recently got his passport and as much as we’d like to travel internationally, we don’t have that much money. My mom recently applied for an Australian vistor visa and she was granted multiple entry valid for one (1) year and maximum duration of six (6) months. And all that was approved in a week, no medical exam and all that other stuff, all she had to do was submit the requirements online. But that was my Mom, who’s

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Xavy's Mom 14.02.2019 1 Comment
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Xavy's Mom

Things to remember for Filipino minors traveling abroad

Ito yung apprehension ko eh, traveling to another country with Xavy considering he is a minor and an illegitimate. I’ve heard stories about how a consent from both parents is required if only one of the parent is traveling with the minor. Basically Xavy is legally considered illegitimate since his Dad and I are not married. Although his last name is his Dad’s because he did sign the paternity section, he is still considered illegitimate. Now because of all the

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Xavy's Mom 14.02.2019 2 Comments
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Xavy's Mom

Getting Xavy’s passport (Part 2)

So we lost the slip for claiming his passport and I eventually forgot. Until one of my friends saw his name posted. Said something like we need to claim it before to send it back to Manila for cancellation. So the next day I went to their office. I brought some identification and informed their guard that I’m only there to claim the passport but lost the slip. I was there at 10 AM but they don’t release passports until

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Xavy's Mom 09.11.2018 No Comments
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Xavy's Mom

Getting Xavy’s passport (Part 1)

So the past few days, he’s been mumbling about getting a passport so he can go to London (ROTFL). I know I should be blamed for the CNN influence, he’s now mumbling about going to all these places that’s being broadcast. London has been on air lately because of the poisoning of Skripal and his daughter. Since it’s summer anyways, I’ve decided to get him his passport. Anyways, should come in handy in the future. Mura pud mig naay kwartang ika-laag,

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Xavy's Mom 29.03.2018 1 Comment