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rhen....we don't (or didn't) know what the heck CFO is/was...it would have been nice if you explained it to us. Anyway for future reference, I assume it is for Filipinos working overseas, or moving with their partners overseas. It doesn't mention anything about registering if you're coming for a visit - but I think you should contact them and ask. The contact details are below.Effective 4 April 2005, the new guidance and counseling procedure for spouses and partners of foreign nationals, or the CFO - SMEF-COW procedure (view the Flowchart of Operations), will be implemented.
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Under DFA Department Orders No. 28-94 and No. 11-97, Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals are required to attend the guidance and counseling program as a pre-requisite to the issuance of passports. The objective is to help the said clientele make informed decisions and prepare them for the realities of cross-cultural marriages.
The St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation – Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW), a non-stock, pastoral and social service organization under the administration of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd conducts the guidance and counseling program to Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals at their premises in Manila and Cebu City. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) issues the guidance and counseling certificate to clients who have satisfactorily completed the guidance and counseling requirements at SMEF-COW.
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Counseling Requirements for Filipino spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals (view the Schedule of Guidance and Counseling Sessions in Metro Manila)
1. Two(2) valid identification cards with photograph
2. Duly completed guidance and counseling form
3. If married, certified true copy and photocopy of marriage contract on security paper from the National Statistics Office (NSO), or the Local Civil Registry Offices (LCRO); or original and photocopy of marriage contract duly authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate (if married abroad)
4. Other documents as may be required by the counselors; and
5. Payment of P250.00 counseling fee
Note: Only 12 counselees in Manila and 10 counselees in Cebu are accommodated per session, on a first-come, first-served basis.
After receipt of passport and visa, the Filipino spouses and other partners of foreign nationals will have to register with the CFO prior to their departure. Registration is done either in CFO Manila or CFO Cebu Extension Office, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm. An emigrant registration sticker is affixed to the emigrant’s passport as proof of registration.
Registration Requirements for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals
1. Original Passport
2. Original and photocopy of visa
3. Original CFO guidance and counseling certificate
CFO Manila Office
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Ave. corner South Superhighway, Manila
Tel. Nos.: (632) 561-8321 ext. 104,105, 201 to 204, 300 to 304
Fax No.: (632) 561-8332
E-mail address: cfodfa@info.com.ph; cfomieo@info.com.ph
CFO Cebu Extension Office
Causing-Lozada Bldg
Osmeña Blvd. Corner M.J. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City
Telefax: (032) 255-5253
E-mail address: cfocebu@mozcom.com
SMEF-COW Manila Office
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Blvd., Quezon City
Tel. No.: (632) 913-6439
Fax No.: (632) 913-6438
E-mail address: ofw@edsamail.com.ph
SMEF-COW Cebu City Office
Good Shepherd Sisters
Banawa, Cebu City
Tel. Nos.: (032) 254-1631, 253-4194
E-mail address: deena@edsamail.com.ph