If you’re reading this, it means time has done what it always does—moved forward, quietly taking pieces with it. Maybe the details are gone. Maybe entire chapters feel like they belonged to someone else. That’s okay.

What matters is this: you cared deeply. You tried, even when it was hard. You made choices with the information and strength you had at the time. You traveled. You said YES and NO. You moved out of your comfort zone. You healed. You loved. There were moments of doubt, but also moments of clarity, curiosity, and quiet determination. Don’t let the absence of memory make you question the sincerity of who you were.

I hope you’ve come to accept something that once felt heavy—that rejection and failure are not signs that you were off track, but that you were participating, reaching, and stretching beyond what was comfortable. They were never the opposite of progress; they were part of it.

You were drawn to things that mattered—ideas, people, questions that didn’t have easy answers. Even if you can’t recall them now, that instinct is still part of you. Trust it.

If things feel uncertain, that’s not new. You’ve been here before in different forms, and you found your way through—not perfectly, but honestly. That’s enough.

And if you’re wondering whether you were on the right path: you were moving forward. That counts for more than you think.

Be patient with yourself. You’re allowed to begin again, as many times as you need.

—You

As a Pinoy passport holder, applying visa has never been easy. It costs us to take a day off to go to the embassy, print documents. pay necessary visa fees and be anxious for days or weeks if you get approved or not. And, I was surprised about this way of getting a Canadian visa for short travels that I recently discovered. Disclaimer: This is based from my research and experience. And, I could say, this is the easiest, fastest and cheapest visa I got!

Applying for a Canada e-Travel Visa (eTA) for Philippine Citizens

Traveling to Canada has become easier thanks to the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system. While most Philippine passport holders still need a traditional visa to visit Canada, those who previously held a Canadian visa or currently hold a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa may qualify to apply for an eTA instead of a full visitor visa—making the process faster and simpler.

What is an eTA?

An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is a digital travel document linked to your passport. It allows eligible travelers to fly to Canada for tourism, business visits, or short stays (usually up to six months). The application is done completely online, and in many cases, approval arrives within minutes.

Who Can Apply?

Philippine citizens may apply for an eTA if they:

• Hold a valid Philippine passport
• Have previously held a Canadian visitor visa in the last 10 years or
• Currently have a valid U.S. non-immigrant visa
• Are traveling to Canada by air

If you do not meet these conditions, you will need to apply for a regular Canadian visitor visa instead.

How to Apply

Applying for an eTA is simple and can be completed in a few steps:

1. Prepare your passport and basic travel information.
2. Visit the official Canadian government website and fill out the online eTA application form.
3. Pay the application fee (about CAD $7) using a credit or debit card.
4. Check your email for confirmation and approval.

Most applicants receive a response quickly, though some cases may require additional documents.

I got mine in my email in less than 30 minutes. I almost got scammed in another website. BE CAREFUL WITH THE LINK where you are applying.