Husbands, Hang on to Your Passports

OK, straight on, I'm trying to renew my passport but I have no clue on what to do. It is officially expired today but my past two days' attempt at figuring out the system was fruitless. Thank God, someone blogs about it (as always).

So now, with my newfound wisdom, I think I'm ready to conquer the counters. However, a quick look at the Immigration Dept. FAQ wouldn't hurt. That's where I found this little gem:

I had an argument with my wife and she tore my MRP. What should I do to replace that passport? How long will it take to get a new one?
You need to fill in the passport application and the Survey Forms from the Immigration Offices for you to submit your application for replacement. According to the Department's Charter, the replacement process takes about 1 (one) month. If, however, the MRP was torn by your mother-in-law the process will take 1 (one) year or more.

The fact that this is one of the frequently asked questions makes you wonder if husbands have a tendency to skip the country whenever they have a fight with the missus.