A special e-publication of the CFO for the 2019 Women’s Month Celebration which aims to give due recognition and tribute to the nine (9) women recipients of the 2018 PAFIOO, highlighting their significant accomplishments and contributions. Specifically, this contains their brief biographies and their invaluable contributions to the Filipino people. Furthermore, it gives light to these exceptional women as their distinction not only serves as proof of their contribution to the Philippines, but also sets an example for many Filipino women that their potential is limitless.

1343 Actionline against Human Trafficking is 24/7 hotline for emergency calls, inquiries, requests for assistance, and reports of human trafficking and other related acts such as illegal recruitment, mail order bride scheme, and child trafficking, among others. The poster reminds the public of the different forms of human trafficking, and report such incidents thru 1343 should they know or witness one.

This study aims to evaluate the strategic feasibility of establishing a satellite office for the Commission in Cagayan de Oro City. This research delves into international migration patterns and trends in Cagayan de Oro City, explores the drivers behind migration, assesses local government programs and services for Kagay-anon emigrants, and analyzes the migration intentions of residents without prior migration experience.

This study seeks to determine the strategic viability of establishing a Commission satellite office in Dumaguete City by analyzing migration patterns and trends in the City, understanding the factors influencing migration from the City, assessing the impact of migration on the local community and economy, evaluating the local government’s existing programs and services for Filipino emigrants from the City, and examining the migration intentions of Dumagueteños.

This study analyzes raw data from various classes of Filipino emigrants registered by the CFO, including those registered under the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) and Peer Counseling Program (PCP), exempted registrants, immigrant workers, and individuals issued with Guidance and Counseling Certificates (GCC). It uncovers the defining characteristics prevalent within each class of emigrants and develops more precise statistical profiles across these different groups.

The CFO Statistics on Philippine International Migration contains data on registered Filipino emigrants, marriage migrants, cultural and educational exchange participants, and other CFO programs and services for the period 2008-2018.

2017 CFO Statistics on Philippine International Migration contains data on Filipino emigrants, marriage migrants, cultural and educational exchange participants, and other pertinent information on diaspora philanthropy (Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino Program), anti-human trafficking initiatives and assistance to nationals, and Philippine Schools Overseas.

This compilation features the number of CFO-registered Filipino emigrants, spouses and partners of foreign nationals, US Exchange Visitor Program (EVP), au pairs, and data on financial and material contribution of overseas Filipinos to the Philippines coursed through the CFO’s Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino (LINKAPIL).

The Faces of OF-ReD is a special publication by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, Cooperative Bank of Ilocos Norte, United Nations Development Programme and the Western Union Foundation. The photo-book documents the inspiring, sometimes heart-breaking success stories of 20 beneficiaries of the Overseas Filipinos Remittances for Development (OF-ReD): Building a Future Back Home Project. The beneficiaries are mostly returning Ilocano women migrants and some are dependents of overseas Ilocano migrants.

CFO Compendium of Statistics on International Migration features the yearly stock estimates of overseas Filipinos, the number of registered Filipino emigrants, spouses and partners of foreign nationals, US Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) participants, au pairs, and data on financial and material contributions of overseas Filipinos to the Philippines coursed through the CFO’s Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino (LINKAPIL).

As the government is not closing its eyes to the social costs of migration, this e-book reflects the efforts of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas to mitigate these costs. It further shows how the government is also maximizing the benefits of migration and protect the rights, the welfare and interests of overseas Filipinos in every possible way.

One aspect of migration that is usually not discussed is what we call marriage migration. In this regard, the CFO strives to address the particular vulnerabilities and situations of the predominantly female migrating spouses or partners of foreign nationals and consider their needs in every stage of the migration cycle. These are aimed to accord fully the Filipino people with their rights to mobility and give them an informed choice and option whether or not to go out of the country, free from the downside risks of migration.

The comics magazine reflects real-life stories and experiences of Filipinos overseas.

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Republic Act 10906 is an act providing stronger measures against unlawful practices, businesses, and schemes of matching and offering Filipinos to foreign nationals for purposes of marriage or common law partnerships. It became a law on 21 July 2016.

The Act repeals Republic Act 6955 or the Anti-Mail Order Bride Act. The salient features of the new law are the inclusion of Filipino men against acts of matching for purposes of marriage or common law partnerships to foreign nationals; matching through the use of internet; confiscation and forfeiture of proceeds and instruments derived from committing he prohibited acts in favor of the government; provision on the formulation of an implementing rules and regulations; and imposing stiffer penalties on its violation.

This primer provides concise information about the Republic Act 9208 or the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 as amended by the Republic Act 10364. It serves as a handy reference on the salient provisions of the Act and the available programs and services for trafficked victims.

The CFO Statistics on Philippine International Migration contains data on registered Filipino emigrants, marriage migrants, cultural and educational exchange participants, and other CFO programs and services for the period 2010-2020.