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Commission on Filipinos Overseas

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is a Philippine government agency that supports Filipino expatriates by promoting investment opportunities through platforms like Balinkbayan. CFO Secretary Dante 'Klink' Ang II emphasizes the agency's role in fostering economic growth and development, collaborating with entities such as the PSE to educate overseas Filipinos on financial literacy and investment options. The CFO also implements various programs aimed at protecting and engaging Filipino migrants abroad, including anti-trafficking initiatives and youth leadership development.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Thu, July 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM

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Recent developments on Commission on Filipinos Overseas

Thu, June 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM

PSE partners with CFO to boost OF's stock market participation

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) aims to increase the participation of overseas Filipinos in the local stock market, as currently less than 1% of this demographic holds stock market accounts.

Sun, May 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM

PH intensifies border control vs trafficking syndicates

The Philippines is intensifying border control measures against sophisticated trafficking syndicates exploiting fake travel documents and human trafficking.

Wed, May 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM

PH Embassy warns Filipinos vs border areas in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The Philippine Embassy in Pakistan has advised Filipinos to avoid certain areas in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, specifically Bhimber City, Azad Kashmir, the Sialkot Line of Control, and locations within a five-mile radius of the India-Pakistan border.

Wed, March 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM

SSS, CFO launch program for Job Order, COS workers

The Social Security System (SSS) and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) have launched the KaSSSangga Collect Program to provide social security protection to Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers.

Fri, February 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM

eTravel app integrates with CFO system for emigrants

The eTravel app is now integrated with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) system, streamlining the immigration process for Filipino emigrants.

Thu, February 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM

CFO, US Medicare Philippines push for benefit portability

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) and the group US Medicare Philippines are campaigning to make US Medicare benefits portable to the Philippines.

Thu, January 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM

CFO pushes mandatory guidance for Filipinos marrying foreigners

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is urging Filipinos who are married or engaged to foreign nationals to attend its mandatory Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) before migrating abroad, following a recent tragedy where a Filipina was allegedly killed by her husband in Slovenia.

Tue, January 14, 2025 at 12:32 PM