CFO Update September 2023

Philippines Immigration has issued the following release, regarding the CFO requirements.

CFO Update September 2023

As part of the CFO’s commitment to enhance the delivery of frontline services, Filipino fiancés, spouses, and other partners of foreign nationals holding TOURIST VISAS are no longer required to undergo the CFO Guidance and Counseling Program starting 3 September 2023.

Filipino fiancés, spouses, and partners of foreign nationals traveling as tourists can proceed directly to the airport and present to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) their proof of sponsorship or other documents showing that their travel is for a limited period of time.

Please be advised that the following international-bound travelers are still required to undergo the mandatory pre- departure registration of the Commission:

(1) immigrant, long-term or permanent residence visas;
(2) fiancé, spouse, or partner visas;
(3) J1 visa holders bound for the USA; and
(4) Au Pair visa holders bound for Europe.

31 August 2023

Office of the President of the Philippines.
COMMISSION ON FILIPINOS OVERSEAS

www.cfo.gov.ph

Scandi Medical Clinic, Boracay.

Scandi Medical Clinic, Boracay.

Located in the middle of the Island of Boracay, the Scandi Medical Clinic and Diagnostic Center is just a 7 minute walk from the beach front (White Beach) near D’Mall, or a 7 minute walk from the 7 Stones Resort on the other side of the Island.

Scandi Medical Clinic
Bolabog
Malay
5608 Aklan

Tel: (036) 288 9341
Email: office@scandiclinic.com
Web: scandiclinic.com

Scandi Medical Clinic Boracay

Scandi Medical Clinic Hotel/House Call Service.

Scandi Medical Clinic provides a 24 hour house/hotel calls service to patients wherever they might be in Boracay.

Allow the medical team to come to you.

Call 036 288 9341 or inform your Hotel desk.

Medical Clinic on the Island of Boracay.

Property Rental Costs in Manila.

Some property rental costs in Manila in 2023.

Forbes Park in Makati, is one of Manila’s most prestigious residential areas.

The rental value of a five-bedroom house in Forbes Park is between 350,000 and 550,000 Philippine pesos a month.  That has a midpoint of about 450,000 pesos.

Bel-Air in Makati, is considered one the cleanest and greenest of villages in Makati City.

The rental value of a three-bedroom house in Bel-Air is between 140,000 and 250,000 pesos a month. That has a midpoint of about 195,000 pesos.

Monthly Rent Figures in Metro Manila:

Forbes Park, Makati, Manila, Philippines.
450,000 pesos =
US$8,050
A$12,000
£6,500

Bel-Air, Makati, Manila, Philippines.
195,000 pesos =
US$3,490
A$5,200
£2,820

Locals in Metro Manila usually have cheaper accommodation.

Pinagsama, Taguig, Metro Manila,
1 bedroom Flat at 1,300 pesos per month =
US$24
A$35
£19

Amparo, Caloocan, Metro Manila,
3 bedroom house at 9,000 pesos per month =
US$161
A$240
£130

The average salary in Manila is 36,000 pesos per month =
US$642
A$960
£520

Currency conversion rates at 18 April 2023.

Cebu Immigration District Office

Cebu Immigration District Office.

Office Address: 3rd Floor Robinsons Galleria Mall Cebu, Gen. Maxilom Avenue Extension, Sergio Osmeña Jr. Blvd. Cebu City, Cebu 6000.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Cebu Immigration District Office.

Direct Line(s): (032) 8345-6441, (032) 8345-6442
Facsimile Numbers: (032) 345- 6441
E-mail Addresses: cebu.do@immigration.gov.ph

Cauayan Immigration Field Office (Isabela)

Cauayan Immigration Field Office (Isabela).

Office Address: 46 Burgos St., Brgy. District II, Cauayan City, Isabela.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Cauayan Immigration Field Office (Isabela).

Direct Line(s): (078) 652-3892
Facsimile Numbers: (078) 652-3892
E-mail Addresses: bidcauayan_isa@yahoo.com.ph

Cagayan De Oro Immigration District Office

Cagayan De Oro Immigration District Office.

Office Address: 2/F Gateway Tower, Limketkai Center, Limketkai Drive, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City 9000.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Cagayan De Oro Immigration District Office.

Direct Line(s): (088) 881-0393
Facsimile Numbers: (088) 881-0393
E-mail Addresses: bi_cagdeoro@yahoo.com

Calbayog Immigration Field Office

Calbayog Immigration Field Office.

Office Address: Room 201, 2nd flr., Calbayog City Convention Center, Brgy. Capoocan. Calbayog City Samar.

Office Hours: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Calbayog Immigration Field Office.

Direct Line(s): (055)8 209-3310
Facsimile Numbers: (055) 8209-3310
E-mail Addresses: bi.calbayogfo@gmail.com

Calapan Immigration District Office

Calapan Immigration District Office.

Office Address: Provincial Capitol Complex, Brgy. Camilmil, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro 5200.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Calapan Immigration District Office.

Direct Line(s): (043) 8288-7245 / (043) 8441-6636 / 0953 312-5896
Facsimile Numbers: (043) 8288-7245
E-mail Addresses: bi_calapanormdo@yahoo.com

Brooke’S Point Border Crossing Station

Brooke’S Point Border Crossing Station.

Office Address: Salvacion Street, Corner Balmonte Street, District II, Brooke’s Point, Palawan.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Brooke’S Point Border Crossing Station.

Direct Line(s): (048) 433-2248
Facsimile Numbers: (048) 433-2248
E-mail Addresses: bifieldofficebalabacbc@yahoo.com

Boracay Immigration Field Office

Boracay Immigration Field Office.

Office Address: Abrams Compound, Sitio Ambulong, Brgy. Manoc Manoc, Malay, Aklan.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Boracay Immigration Field Office.

Direct Line(s) (036) 8288-5267
Facsimile Numbers (036) 8288-5267
E-mail Addresses: boracayimmigration.ph@gmail.com

Bongao Immigration Field Office

Bongao Immigration Field Office.

Office Address: 6340 Tubig Boh, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.

Office Hours: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Bongao Immigration Field Office.

Direct Line(s) (068) 8268-1514, 0909 812-4267, 0917 525-1308
Facsimile Numbers (638) 8268-1514
E-mail Addresses: ydelucas1959@gmail.com

Bohol Immigration Field Office (Panglao)

Bohol Immigration Field Office (Panglao).

Office Address: E. Lustados Street, Panglao Heritage Complex, Poblacion, Panglao, Bohol 6340.

Office Hours: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Bohol Immigration Field Office (Panglao).

Direct Line(s): (038) 8500-0278
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E-mail Addresses: bi_bohol@yahoo.com

Boac Immigration Field Office (Marinduque)

Boac Immigration Field Office (Marinduque).

Office Address: Capitol Site Annex Bldg. Brgy. Santol, Boac, Marinduque.

Office Hours: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Boac Immigration Field Office (Marinduque).

Direct Line(s): (042) 8311-1574
Facsimile Numbers: (042) 8311-1574
E-mail Addresses: boacfieldoffice4900@gmail.com

Batuganding Immigration Border Crossing Station

Batuganding Immigration Border Crossing Station.

Office Address: Candelaria C. Digal Bldg. Poblacion, Mabila, Sarangani, Davao Occidental.

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Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Batuganding Immigration Border Crossing Station.

Direct Line(s): (083) 8262-1013
Facsimile Numbers: (083) 8262-1013
E-mail Addresses: batuganding_bc@immigration.gov.ph

Batangas Immigration District Office

Batangas Immigration District Office.

Office Address: Diversion Road, Barangay Bolbok, Batangas City.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Batangas Immigration District Office.

Direct Line(s) (043) 723-2784
Facsimile Numbers (043) 702-7515
E-mail Addresses: bi_batangasdistrictoffice@yahoo.com

Balanga Immigration Field Office, Region Iii

Balanga Immigration Field Office, Region Iii.

Office Address: 2nd Floor, Santiago Building, Garcia corner Laurel Street, Capitol Drive, Balanga City, Bataan.

Office Hours: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Balanga Immigration Field Office, Region Iii.

Direct Line(s) (047) 8237-4958 / (047) 8237-5329
Facsimile Numbers (047) 8237-4958
E-mail Addresses: balanga_fo@ims.bi.gov.ph, bataanfielddoffice@yahoo.com

Balabac Immigration Field Office

Balabac Immigration Field Office.

Office Address: Salvacion Street corner Balmonte Street, District II, Brooke’s Point, Palawan.

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Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Balabac Immigration Field Office.

Direct Line(s): (048) 8433-2248
Facsimile Numbers: (048) 8433-2248
E-mail Addresses: bifieldofficebalabac@yahoo.com

Baguio Immigration Field Office

Baguio Immigration Field Office.

Office Address: Unit 123 A&C EGI Albergo Residences, No.1 Villamor Street, Lualhati Barangay, Baguio City.

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact: Bureau of Immigration, Baguio Immigration Field Office.

Direct Line(s) (074) 447-0805, (074) 244-0211
Facsimile Numbers (074) 447-0805
E-mail Addresses: baguio_immigration@yahoo.com