15/06/2026
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The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) reminds delegates that the 2026 Filipino Diaspora Summit will take place tomorrow, 16 June 2026, at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City. The historic gathering of 350 non-resident Filipinos (NRFs), government officials, private sector leaders, and civil society organizations from almost 30 countries will be livestreamed on the CFO website and page.
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Date: 16 June 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Philippine Standard Time)
Theme: "Transformation Through Diaspora Engagement: Harnessing Filipino Global Power in Advancing the Philippines' Cultural, Economic, and Political Goals"
Slogan: "Dugong Pinoy: Filipinos Transforming the World"
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07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel 1: โAmplifying Voices: Diaspora Advocacy and Policy Influenceโ
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel 2: โBeyond Remittances: Diaspora Economic Contributions Through Investment and Entrepreneurshipโ
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
01:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Panel 3: โBridging Generations: Cultural Preservation and Educational Diplomacyโ
03:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Panel 4: โIgniting the Passion: Engaging Filipino Youth and the Young Diasporaโ
04:45 PM - 5:30 PM
Special Address and Oath of Commitments Ceremony
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Present your QR code at the registration desk (sent via registered email address).
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Join from anywhere via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84465941378?pwd=7n3muN0lbBdrnXNt9fb5ES40bboT9z.1
Log in 10-15 minutes before the start.
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The Summit will feature four substantive panel discussions with distinguished diaspora leaders, government officials, and national experts exploring critical dimensions of diaspora engagement:
Panel 1: How diaspora leaders leverage political capital and shape policies in the Philippines and host countries
Panel 2: Strategies for mobilizing diaspora capital for productive investment and job creation in the Philippines
Panel 3: How diaspora communities preserve Filipino heritage and strengthen cultural connections across generations
Panel 4: Youth empowerment and youth leadership in diaspora engagement and national development
The Summit will conclude with an Oath of Commitment ceremony, where delegates affirm shared principles for sustained engagement between the NRFs and the Philippines.
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Coinciding with the CFO's 46th anniversary, the Summit marks a paradigm shift in how the Philippines engages with its diaspora, positioning NRFs as strategic partners whose global reach, expertise, networks, and influence can drive transformative change across the countryโs cultural, economic, and political landscape.
