As part of the efforts of the () to tap Filipino youth abroad, Chief Emigrant Services Officer, - of the Project Management Division promoted the () Program of the Commission through an interview with .
YouLeaD is a cultural immersion program in the Philippines intended for Filipino youth born abroad or migrated at an early age who are unfamiliar with the Philippines, Filipino heritage, and culture. The study tour allows the participants to trace and rediscover their Filipino identities.
To increase global participation and build a more inclusive and diverse community of young Filipinos worldwide, -, . By broadening its reach, the program will empower more youth with leadership, collaboration, and personal growth opportunities, promoting greater representation of the diverse cultural experiences within the Filipino diaspora.
The CFO, established under Batas Pambansa Blg. 79, is dedicated to the welfare and empowerment of Filipinos permanently residing abroad. It is distinct from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), which primarily addresses the needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and other temporary migrants.
CFO works to strengthen the social, economic, and cultural ties of global Filipinos with their home country. Its primary stakeholders include Filipino permanent migrants, dual citizens, spouses and partners of foreign nationals, individuals in exchange visitor programs, au pair participants, and children of foreign nationals with Filipino roots.
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