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.
| Komisyon sa mga Pilipino sa Ibayong Dagat | |
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| Formed | June 16, 1980 |
| Annual budget | ₱181.017 million Php (2023) |
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| Parent department | Office of the President of the Philippines |
| Website | cfo |
The agency is responsible for promoting and upholding the interests of Filipino emigrants and Filipino permanent residents in countries other than The Philippines. 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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