Some people trying to explain that it takes 5-7 'working days' before getting passports back. this is really due to government now not paying for overtime in many departments including BI. So 2 trips to office for their 'customers'! where this get 'tricky' is your visit to J Mall in Mandaue, Cebu. for the ECC exit visa, this also gets expensive! Be sure to allow at least 7 'working' days because the backlog is growing quickly, this is a "Work to Rule" situation, no less.
Easy enough to plan that out in Cebu. Plenty to do there for a week. (Just don't take the ball and chain with you. )
