A. What Is CFO Guidance and Counseling Program
B. GCP Online-Appointment System
C. Location
D. Schedule of CFO’s Guidance and Counseling Program
E. Frequently Asked Questions
F. Requirements
What Is CFO Guidance and Counseling Program
The main objective of the program is to assist the integration of Filipinos in their host countries by counseling them on the realities of international migration, and preparing them to meet the practical, cultural and psychological challenges in cross-cultural marriage and migration.
GCP Online-Appointment System
To attend the Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP), you must secure an appointment through the GCP On-line Appointment System (GOAS). Below are the links for the GCP sessions: in CFO Manila, CFO Cebu, CFO Clark and CFO Davao.
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- Click the GOAS link where you intend to attend the Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP).
- Answer preliminary questions to verify if you need to attend the Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP).
- If eligible for the GCP
- Indicate your e-mail address
- Click on the link sent to your e-mail
- Choose your preferred date of appointment
- Provide personal information of yourself and of your fiancé(e)/spouse/partner
- Print barcoded confirmation form or save a digital copy (PDF format) in your mobile phone or tablet.
- Take note of your date of appointment. Go to CFO-Manila or CFO-Cebu on the confirmed date at least an hour and a half before appointment and bring the complete set of required documents.
Primary IDs
Passport, Driver’s License, Postal ID, Social Security System (SSS ID), Goverment Service Insurance System (GSIS ID), Professional Regulation Commission (PRC ID), Senior Citizen’s ID Card, Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR I-Card), Consular ID, Seaman’s Book, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID, Philippine Overseas, Employment Association (POEA) ID, PRA Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) ID, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ID, Overseas Worker’s Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID, Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), Philippine National Police (PNP) ID, Voter’s ID
Secondary IDs
National Statistics Office (NSO) Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate (NSO Authenticated), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, Police Clearance, Barangay Clearance/Certificate, Company/Office ID, Student’s ID or School ID, OFW ID, Certification from the National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP), Tax Identification Number (TIN ID), PhilHealth Identification Card (PIC), Home Development Mutual Fund (HMDF) or PAG-IBIG ID, Permit to Carry Firearms.
- Only 15 attendees per session will be accepted in CFO-Manila, while only 12 attendees for CFO-Cebu.
- The session will automatically close when all allocated slots are taken.
- Only clients with confirmed slot/appointment and complete requirements will be admitted to the counseling session.
- Those with confirmed appointment should bring the printed barcoded confirmation form or present the digital copy (saved PDF form) in their mobile phone or tablet PC (copy must show name and reference number).
- Slot is forfeited if you don’t show up on set date of appointment. Reservation must be done again online.
Location
CFO-MANILA
Tel. No.: (02) 552-4700
Fax No.: (02) 561-8332
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue corner Osmeña Highway,
CFO-CEBU
Telefax: (632) 255-5253
4th floor, K&J Building,
#4 Don Julio Llorente St.
Capitol Site, Cebu City 6000
CFO-DAVAO
info@cfo.gov.phTel. No.: (+6382) 228-2432
5th floor, AMQ Building,
Lakandula St. corner, Dacudao Ave.,
Agdao, Davao City
CFO-CLARK
info@cfo.gov.phTel. No.: (045) 499-8119
Clark Polytechnic Compound,
Jose Abad Santos Ave., Clark Freeport Zone
Schedule of CFO’s Guidance and Counseling Program
| SESSION (based on your fiancé(e)’s / spouse’s /partner’s citizenship) | MORNING SESSION 9AM - 12NN | AFTERNOON SESSION 2PM - 5PM |
| United States of America | Monday to Friday | |
| 15 slots (1 session) | 15 slots (1 session) | |
| Canada | Tuesdays & Fridays | |
| 15 slots (1 session) | no session | |
| Europe | Monday to Friday | |
| 15 slots (1 session) | no session | |
| Australia | Mondays and Thursdays | |
| no session | 15 slots (1 session) | |
| New Zealand | Wednesdays | |
| no session | 15 slots (1 session) | |
| Japan | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays | |
| no session | 15 slots (1 session) | |
| Taiwan and Asia Pacific | Tuesdays and Thursdays | |
| no session | 15 slots (1 session) | |
| South Korea | Tuesdays and Thursdays | |
| no session | 15 slots (1 session) | |
| Middle East,South America, South Africa and other countries | Fridays | |
| no session | 15 slots (1 session) | |
| DAY | SESSION (based on your fiance(e)'s / spouse's /partner's citizenship) | TIME |
| MONDAY | United States of America (USA), Japan, SK and ASPAC(15 slots/session) | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | United States of America (USA) and Europe(15 slots/session) | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | Canada, Australia and New Zealand | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | United States of America (USA) and Europe(15 slots/session) | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | Middle East and other countries(15 slots/session) | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| NEW THREE-DAY SCHEDULE FOR CFO-CLARK SATELLITE OFFICE | ||
| WEDNESDAY | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | USA and Canada (12 slots) |
| THURSDAY | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | ASPAC, Japan and SK (12 slots) |
| FRIDAY | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Europe, Middle East, New Zealand, Australia and other countries (12 slots) |
* The changes in the schedule of various seminars are expected to take effect by July 11, 2018.
CFO-Davao Satellite Office
| GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM (GCP) | ||
| Country | Day | Time |
United States of America(12 slots) | Monday | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Japan(12 slots) | Tuesday | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
ASPAC, New Zealand, Australia, Korea(12 slots) | Wednesday | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Europe, Middle East and other countries(12 slots) | Thursday | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Canada(12 slots) | Friday | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
* The changes in the schedule of various seminars are expected to take effect by July 02, 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements
Counseling Requirements:
(with or without visa)
No need to photocopy any registration document
No need to submit ID photos
- Two (2) original valid identification cards with photograph (see samples below);
- Duly completed guidance and counseling form to be secured at the CFO;
- If married in the Philippines, original Certificate of Marriage on security paper from the Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA);
- If married overseas, original Report of Marriage duly registered by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate or the Department of Foreign Affairs; and
- Payment of PhP400.00 counseling and registration fee.
Additional documents may be required in the event that the counselor determines it to be essential to complete the guidance and counseling process. It is advised for all the GCP applicants to prepare the following documents (if applicable to them) in advance and bring these documents when they come to CFO:
- Divorce decree/certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married)
- Annulment paper (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if previously married)
- Proof of residency/Alien Registration Card-ARC (of foreign spouse)
- Proof of relationship (picture together, e-mails, among others)
- Death certificate (of Filipino spouse or foreign spouse, if widow/widower)
- Certificate of Family relations / registration (of foreign spouse)
Additional registration requirements for those with visa:
- Original valid passport;
- Original valid visa
- Original Immigrant Data Summary (please do not detach fromyellow packet) for US-bound emigrants, except for K visa holders;
- Original Confirmation of Permanent Residencefor Canada-bound emigrants;
- Original Visa Grant Notice for Australia-bound emigrants;
- Original Certificate of Eligibility for Japan-bound emigrants;
- Original CFO Guidance and Counseling Certificate (if already attended the GCP); and
- Duly completed emigrant registration form.
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