Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS)

April 8, 2014 (Tuesday)This day, my brother attended the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) at the Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) in Manila. He was accompanied by my sister. They went there around 11am but the next available session is at 2pm, so he had to wait until that time. 
First Step:  At the entrance desk he was asked to provide a valid  identification card (he gave postal id) in exchange for the official PDOS ID that is given for you to wear all the time while inside the building. A queue number was also given at the entrance which serves as your number.
Second Step: His number was called and he submitted all the required papers that is listed on their website like; Registration form-can be downloaded at the CFO website, copy of the data summary, original  with photocopy of the passport (front page), processing fee of 550PHP-make sure to bring the exact amount to avoid any delay, (1) 2x2 id, original and photocopy of the visa,
Last Step, would be the schedule for the next seminar. It's normally  a two-hour seminar that covers issues and concerns on finding employment rights and obligations of immigrants as well as policies and procedures on how to secure foreign citizenship.

    There is no reservation required for CFO PDOS because it's a first come, first served basis only. But you can pre-register online and you can print it ahead of time then just bring it with you so you don't have to fill-out the form when you get there.

For whole reference on current fees and requirements please refer to their website at here.

These are the Locations for CFO/PDOS:

CFO Manila

 

Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue
corner Osmeña Highway (South Superhighway)
Manila, Philippines 1007
Tel. No.: (02) 552-4700
Fax No.: (02) 561-8332
E-mail: info@cfo.gov.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.cfo.gov.ph

 

 CFO Cebu Desk

 Causing-Lozada Building, Osmeña Boulevard corner
MJ Cuenco Street, Cebu City, Philippines
Telefax: (032) 255-5253
Email: cfocebu@cfo.gov.ph This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.cfo.gov.ph