When I read messages from my Inbox, especially from those who are about to leave the Philippines to settle in another country, they would say “PDOS na lamang po ako / kami”. What exactly is PDOS? This is Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar Schedule for Filipino Emigrants and it is on a “first come, first serve basis”.
Since July 16, 2012, the following is the PDOS schedule in Commission of Overseas Filipinos (CFO) Manila for Filipino emigrants.
United States of America / Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (70 slots everyday)* / 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Tuesdays and Fridays (70 slots everyday)* / 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Canada / Monday to Friday (60 slots everyday)* / 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
Europe / Tuesdays and Fridays (70 slots everyday)* / 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Australia and New Zealand / Tuesdays and Fridays (60 slots everyday)* / 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Japan and other Asian countries / Mondays and Thursdays (70 slots everyday)* / 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Schedule of Peer Counseling Sessions for Filipino Youth Emigrants (13-19 Years Old) at Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Manila
All Countries / Monday to Friday (25 slots per session)* 9:30 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(source: Commission on Filipinos Overseas)
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