Commission For Filipinos Overseas

[johncar54]

Arthur, when you get in touch and suggest they have an office in Davao, maybe you could also point out that 'immigration' relates to people newly entering a country 'emigration' relates to people leaving to to live in another country. Thus they need Emigration offices not immigration ones!

You might also point out that the seminars are supposed to be to assist emigrants and oversea workers and advise them of their rights in other countries. Thus the process should not, as it seems to be in many cases, be difficult/abrasive for those attending and it should be voluntary.

Regards all

PS I just took the on-line UK citizen test. I did it twice, the first time I got 80% and passed the second time I failed with 66%. Good thing I live in Spain, will I have to surrender my UK passport !!!!!!!

[darren-b]

Arthur, when you get in touch and suggest they have an office in Davao, maybe you could also point out that 'immigration' relates to people newly entering a country 'emigration' relates to people leaving to to live in another country. Thus they need Emigration offices not immigration ones!
You might also point out that the seminars are supposed to be to assist emigrants and oversea workers and advise them of their rights in other countries. Thus the process should not, as it seems to be in many cases, be difficult/abrasive for those attending and it should be voluntary.

Regards all

PS I just took the on-line UK citizen test. I did it twice, the first time I got 80% and passed the second time I failed with 66%. Good thing I live in Spain, will I have to surrender my UK passport !!!!!!!

Might be wrong but I think these new offices are for Immigration - ie to look after the foreigners in the country.

From the Bureau of Immigration website http://immigration.gov.ph

Undertake the administration and enforcement of immigration and citizenship laws and the admission of foreigners to the Philippines including the enforcement of alien registration laws, and the exclusion , deportation and repatriation of aliens.

[Arturo]

Might be wrong but I think these new offices are for Immigration - ie to look after the foreigners in the country.

From the Bureau of Immigration website http://immigration.gov.ph

Undertake the administration and enforcement of immigration and citizenship laws and the admission of foreigners to the Philippines including the enforcement of alien registration laws, and the exclusion , deportation and repatriation of aliens.

Does that mean they will re-educate 99% of officials - into not wanting bribes!