This programme will provide a continuing study and review of the economic, social, legal and administrative environment which have a bearing on the status of overseas Filipinos. It will undertake multidisciplinary research to enable informed advice and assistance to the Executive and Legislative branches of government in the formulation of measures and policies affecting Filipinos overseas, including those pertaining to their political, economic, and social rights and obligations.
It will also provide policy advice to other agencies of the government on matters such as assistance to Filipino nationals abroad, security and contingency plans, and policies on personal professional services and donated materials from overseas.
Pursuant to the objectives of this programme, a continuing exchange of information with other government agencies, non-government organizations, independent researchers, academic institutions, international organizations and other centers of excellence will be maintained.
A comprehensive databank and informations system on overseas Filipino communities will undergo expansion within this programme. A major endeavor will be initiated to validate and refine all available data and information on overseas Filipinos, arrive at a more sophisticated economic and demographic profile by countries/territories of residence, and maintain a computer-based system for ensuring accessibility of up-to-date information about overseas Filipino communities.
