Hello, everyone! Here's my timeline:
July 21 - submitted my application to VFS Makati, Philippines
July 24 - my application was endorsed to Canada Visa Office in Makati
July 25 - I successfully linked my paper application online
August 1 - I received an e-mail from CIC informing me that my application has been updated. I opened my account and there I saw that my application was approved.
August 2 - My documents and processed passport were sent back to VFS Makati
August 4 - I picked up my processed passport in VFS Makati.
Goodluck to everyone