Applicants may come back to the DFA to get their passport after 15 or 25 days, or depending on how long the process takes. For those who prefer their passport to be delivered right to their home, they can take advantage of the delivery service of Pilipinas Teleserv.
In fact, it may take an older adult's skin two to three times longer to heal than a younger adult's skin would [source: American Academy of Dermatology]. However, age isn't the only biological factor that determines one's risk of skin changes over time. Ethnicity may also play a role.
A mild strain may heal within a few weeks. A more severe strain may take 6 weeks or longer to heal. To help relieve swelling and pain: Put an ice pack, gel pack, or package of frozen vegetables wrapped in a cloth on the sore area every 3 to 4 hours for up to 20 minutes at a time.