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NR # 2602
REF. NO.
NR # 2602
REF. NO.
Under the measure, the FSO shall promote through public information, education and cultural-education exchange, in coordination with other relevant government agencies, nongovernmental organizations and the private sector, the Philippines as a preferred choice for technical, tertiary and continuing education. The Office shall coordinate with the Department of Tourism (DOT) the activities and programs to encourage foreign students to come to the country for them to fully appreciate and understand the Filipinos rich cultural heritage. It shall likewise promulgate simplified procedures and implementing guidelines, in coordination with the Bureau of Immigration, to ensure that efficient service is extended to foreign students who seek temporary stay in the Philippines to study. The FSO shall formulate strategic interventions and provide expeditious response to address the immediate concerns of foreign students and provide an aggressive marketing campaign for education tourism. The Office is mandated to coordinate with the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and prepare every year an updated list of accredited schools, copy furnished the Bureau of Immigration (BI), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), National Bureau of Immigration (NBI), the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and the schools authorized to admit foreign students. The bill directs the CHED in coordination with DOT and BI to formulate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act. (30) lvc