One of my friends renewed passport recently, visited the embassy and experience the same lark like other Filipinos you have seen there. The thing with Philippine Embassy is the information on their website isn't updated. Many people including me had to experience hassle because of their misleading website. I have already complaint about that but there is no action so far so I do feel bad with those Filipino's who get stucked because of the Embassy's system.

Anyway, it has been a long trip for you and job well for you and for Sir Keith as well.