e. Seminar A: PDOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar) >> when fiancée, spouse, common law or conjugal partner of a Canada permanent resident sponsor; visa is needed to attend; conducted at CFO offices:
i. Commission on Filipinos Overseas Manila
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue Cor. South Superhighway, Manila
Tel. (632) 561-8321 ext. 104, 105, 201-204, 300-304
E-mail: cfodfa@info.com.ph; cfomieo@info.com.ph
ii. CFO Cebu Extension Office
Causing Lozada Bldg, Osmena Blvd, cor MJ Cuenco Ave, Cebu City
Tel. (032) 255-5253
iii. The Peer Counseling Seminar is a special session for those with ages 13 to 19 years, which aims to prepare them emotionally for the adjustments they will have to take.
iv. Fees and Requirements: (click here to go directly to the website)
f. Seminar B: GCS (Guidance and Counseling Seminar) >> when fiancée, spouse, common law or conjugal partner of a Canadian citizen sponsor (also Filipino Canadian citizen); can attend with or without the visa; conducted at any CFO service providers:
i. People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization (PRISM)
2nd Floor Equitable PCI Bank (BDO) Bldg.
2422 Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila
Tel. Nos.: (632) 525-3114, (632) 525-3783, (632) 525-4314
E-mail: prism_inc06@yahoo.com.ph
ii. St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation - Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW)
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City
Tel. (632) 913-6439
E-mail: smef_cow@yahoo.com.ph
Website: www.smef-cow-phil.org
>> SMEF-COW has ONE STOP PROCESSING for its CFO Guidance and Counseling. CFO has an EXTENSION office at COW for immediate release of CFO Guidance and Counseling Certificate.
>> Counseling Sessions Schedules: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. for All countries from Monday to Friday
iii. Fees and Requirements: (click here to go directly to the website)
iv. To renew or apply for passport at Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) certificate from GCS/ Seminar B is required.