FUNCTION

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas was created by law on 16 June 1980. Formerly under the Office of the President, the commission was transferred to the DFA in 1991.  It is tasked to:

• Establish a data bank on Filipino emigrants;

• Provide advice and assistance to the President  of the Philippines and the legislative branch in the formulation of policies and measures affecting Overseas Filipino Workers;

• Formulate in coordination with agencies concerned, an integrated program for the promotion of the welfare of OFWs with respect to their interest and activities in the Philippines.

• Initiate and directly undertake the implementation of special projects and programs whenever necessary to promote the welfare of OFWs with respect to their interest and activities in the Philippines;

• Serve as a forum for preserving and enhancing the social, economic and cultural ties of Filipinos overseas with their motherland; and

• Provides liaison services to OFWs with appropriate government and private agencies in the transaction of business and similar ventures in the Philippines.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Citigold Center
1234 Pres. Quirino Avenue
corner South Superhighway
Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos. (0632) 562-3847 to 51, 561-8316
Fax Nos. (0632) 6561-8332
Email: cfodfa@info.com.ph; cfomieo@info.com.ph
Website: http://www.cfo.gov.ph