What is Lakbay-Aral?
Lakbay-Aral, a Filipino literally translated as "travel-study", is a program started by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas in 1983 to provide young Filipinos overseas with an opportunity to learn more about their roots and heritage by experiencing life in the Philippines.
What are the objectives of Lakbay-Aral?
The program seeks to provide young Filipino overseas the opportunity to trace their roots and discover their identities as Filipinos. Through experiencing life in the Philippines, the participants are expected to gain better understanding of the country and its people, and greater awareness and appreciation of their rich Filipino heritage. The experience will hopefully instill and preserve a sense of national pride among the participants, bridge the gap between their native and acquired culture, and serve as catalyst in the participants’ search and realization of their Filipino identity.
How can you join the Lakbay-Aral Program?
The program is open to 15 – 25 year old youth with Filipino ancestry or anyone who would like to learn more about the Philippines. A minimum number of 30 participants is required. Interested participants can either form a group of 30 or individually join the program on a specified date. To confirm participation, completed forms must be submitted to the following:
The Program Coordinator, Lakbay-Aral Program
Commission on Filipinos Overseas
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue
cor. South Superhighway
Manila, Philippines
Tel. Nos.: (632) 561-8327 or 561-8321 loc. 605-608/300-304
Fax Number: (632) 561-8332
Email: info@cfo.gov.ph
What is the fee?
The program fee is determined based on the module to be selected by the participants. The fee covers all inland transportation, food (breakfast, lunch, dinner), hotel accommodation, tour packages, learning materials, and accident and medical insurance for the duration of the program. The fee does not cover international airfare to and from Manila.
