Commission on Filipinos Overseas

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is an agency that works to strengthen connections between overseas Filipinos and the Philippines through various programs and initiatives. These include financial education, anti-trafficking hotlines, and social security benefits for contract workers. The CFO also launched an integrated eTravel system at Ninoy Aquino International Airport to simplify departure processes for emigrants.

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Last updated at March 28, 2025.

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CFO pushes US Medicare portability for Filipino-Americans

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is advocating for US Medicare portability in the Philippines alongside various government agencies.
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Phil ambassador pushes for case against Slovenian man accused of killing Filipina wife Marvil Facturan; remains arrive

The Philippine ambassador to Austria stated that the government is working on ensuring a case will be filed against the Slovenian man accused of killing his Filipina wife, Marvil Facturan.
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CFO urges pre-migration counseling for Filipinos marrying foreigners

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) urges Filipinos planning to marry foreign nationals and settle abroad to attend its Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) before migrating.
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DFA prepares repatriation of Filipina migrant murdered in Slovenia

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is preparing to repatriate the remains of Marvil Facturan, a Filipina migrant who was allegedly murdered by her husband in Slovenia.
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CFO condemns Filipina's murder in Slovenia

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) condemned the murder of a Filipina allegedly by her Slovenian husband in Bled, Slovenia on Dec. 29, 2024.
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CFO urges Filipino immigrants to reacquire Philippine citizenship

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has encouraged Filipino immigrants abroad with foreign citizenship to re-acquire their Philippine citizenship.
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Dante Mariano Ang sworn in as new CFO chair

Dante Francis Mariano Ang II was sworn in as the new chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on Friday, replacing former CFO chairperson Romulo Arugay.
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Marcos appoints Dante Ang as new CFO chair

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. appointed Dante Francis Ang II as the new chairperson of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO).
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CFO signs MOA with FEU for student exchange program

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) signed a memorandum of agreement with Far Eastern University (FEU) to formalize their partnership for the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), which aims to enhance global competence among Filipino students.
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Palace names Marcos appointees to Marawi board, OF commission

Malaca艒ang announced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s latest appointees to the Marawi Compensation Board and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas on Monday.
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