CLEARANCES: Barangay or village (P75), National Bureau of Investigation (P115), police (P170) and prosecutor (P100); cedula or residence certificate (P150); occupational permit from City Hall (P150); medical examination (P350); six pieces of 4 by 4 photos (P65); uniform (P250); apron (P75); one piece of packaging tape (P25); paint brush (P35); two pieces of pranela or flannel (P50); cutter (P40); folder (P6); and 10 pieces of bond paper (P10).

Whew! And the list that a would-be merchandiser has to submit or show to his prospective employer could get even longer depending on so-called requirements of the private business firm of which the jobseeker wants to be part.