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Commission on Filipinos Overseas

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Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Commission on Filipinos Overseas

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) (Filipino: Komisyon sa mga Pilipino sa Ibayong Dagat) is an agency of the government of the Philippines under the Office of the President of the Philippines. CFO was established on June 16, 1980, through the enactment of Batas Pambansa Blg. 79. The agency is responsible for promoting and upholding the interest of Filipino emigrants and Filipino permanent residents in other countries. It is also responsible for preserving and strengthening ties with Filipino communities outside the Philippines. It is headed by a Chairperson who is bestowed with a Cabinet rank of Secretary.

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Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Union Street, Manila Paco (Fifth District)

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1007 Manila, Paco (Fifth District)
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