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There are 2 locations in Manila to do your CFO seminar, PRISM and Saint Marys.

I been reading and people seem to recommend St. Mary's.

I would like my SO to go to St. Marys.

HERES THE QUESTION: - Does it matter if my SO has a K2 derivative? Afterall they need not attend the seminars anyways, too young.

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There are 2 locations in Manila to do your CFO seminar, PRISM and Saint Marys.

I been reading and people seem to recommend St. Mary's.

I would like my SO to go to St. Marys.

HERES THE QUESTION: - Does it matter if my SO has a K2 derivative? Afterall they need not attend the seminars anyways, too young.

FEEDBACK appreciated :)

i went to prism because they said it was closer to CFO (in Quirino) where its also close to the hotel that stayed then... they seemed nice and accommodating (based on my experience). they werent snob at all. they helped us on the do's and dont's at the airport, where to go in the US for sheltered homes (in case of spousal abuse), then individual interview asking personal questions about your SO (see if the relationship is real)... so id say go to prism... maybe those who went to st. mary's might want you to go there as well...

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i agree,save time and energy it is closer to CFO, PRISM is good too and the people are very accomodating.

There are 2 locations in Manila to do your CFO seminar, PRISM and Saint Marys.

I been reading and people seem to recommend St. Mary's.

I would like my SO to go to St. Marys.

HERES THE QUESTION: - Does it matter if my SO has a K2 derivative? Afterall they need not attend the seminars anyways, too young.

FEEDBACK appreciated :)

i went to prism because they said it was closer to CFO (in Quirino) where its also close to the hotel that stayed then... they seemed nice and accommodating (based on my experience). they werent snob at all. they helped us on the do's and dont's at the airport, where to go in the US for sheltered homes (in case of spousal abuse), then individual interview asking personal questions about your SO (see if the relationship is real)... so id say go to prism... maybe those who went to st. mary's might want you to go there as well...

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Rocky_nBullwinkle   6

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There are 2 locations in Manila to do your CFO seminar, PRISM and Saint Marys.

I been reading and people seem to recommend St. Mary's.

I would like my SO to go to St. Marys.

HERES THE QUESTION: - Does it matter if my SO has a K2 derivative? Afterall they need not attend the seminars anyways, too young.

FEEDBACK appreciated :)

i went to prism because they said it was closer to CFO (in Quirino) where its also close to the hotel that stayed then... they seemed nice and accommodating (based on my experience). they werent snob at all. they helped us on the do's and dont's at the airport, where to go in the US for sheltered homes (in case of spousal abuse), then individual interview asking personal questions about your SO (see if the relationship is real)... so id say go to prism... maybe those who went to st. mary's might want you to go there as well...

This PRISM you are talking about is the one in front of the DLSU in EQuitable PCIB? I went there for my fiancee counselling. If you are coming from Manila, then this one is closer to the CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue.

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There are 2 locations in Manila to do your CFO seminar, PRISM and Saint Marys.

I been reading and people seem to recommend St. Mary's.

I would like my SO to go to St. Marys.

HERES THE QUESTION: - Does it matter if my SO has a K2 derivative? Afterall they need not attend the seminars anyways, too young.

FEEDBACK appreciated :)

i went to prism because they said it was closer to CFO (in Quirino) where its also close to the hotel that stayed then... they seemed nice and accommodating (based on my experience). they werent snob at all. they helped us on the do's and dont's at the airport, where to go in the US for sheltered homes (in case of spousal abuse), then individual interview asking personal questions about your SO (see if the relationship is real)... so id say go to prism... maybe those who went to st. mary's might want you to go there as well...

This PRISM you are talking about is the one in front of the DLSU in EQuitable PCIB? I went there for my fiancee counselling. If you are coming from Manila, then this one is closer to the CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue.

yes in front of la salle (taft ave. diba?)... since i flew from the province and we stayed near at the embassy that time, we thought the prism is really close compared to st. mary's plus cfo in quirino is close as well

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K2 Derivatives who are minors are not required to go Fred.

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There are 2 locations in Manila to do your CFO seminar, PRISM and Saint Marys.

I been reading and people seem to recommend St. Mary's.

I would like my SO to go to St. Marys.

HERES THE QUESTION: - Does it matter if my SO has a K2 derivative? Afterall they need not attend the seminars anyways, too young.

FEEDBACK appreciated :)

i went to prism because they said it was closer to CFO (in Quirino) where its also close to the hotel that stayed then... they seemed nice and accommodating (based on my experience). they werent snob at all. they helped us on the do's and dont's at the airport, where to go in the US for sheltered homes (in case of spousal abuse), then individual interview asking personal questions about your SO (see if the relationship is real)... so id say go to prism... maybe those who went to st. mary's might want you to go there as well...

This PRISM you are talking about is the one in front of the DLSU in EQuitable PCIB? I went there for my fiancee counselling. If you are coming from Manila, then this one is closer to the CFO in Pres. Quirino Avenue.

yes in front of la salle (taft ave. diba?)... since i flew from the province and we stayed near at the embassy that time, we thought the prism is really close compared to st. mary's plus cfo in quirino is close as well

Yup, that's the one. Taga Sampaloc kasi ako kaya sa PRISM Taft Avenue ang malapit na CFO Counselling plus malapit din sa CFO sa Quirino Avenue. If you are coming to the USA on a fiancee visa, sa Taft Avenue muna unang pumunta bago sa CFO para sa stamp and sticker sa passport.

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I took mine at St Mary since mas malapit sa bahay namin.... im going to go back there when i got my visa

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Could you ladies please advise which CFO location is closest to the USEM and St. Luke's? :)

not from manila but basing from what the hotel driver's mouth (our chaperon that time), he said the CFO in Quirino and Prism (for the seminar) in Taft Ave.

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Could you ladies please advise which CFO location is closest to the USEM and St. Luke's? :)

not from manila but basing from what the hotel driver's mouth (our chaperon that time), he said the CFO in Quirino and Prism (for the seminar) in Taft Ave.

YUp. Commission on Overseas Filipino along Pres. Quirino Avenue. PRISM for the counselling is in front of the De La Salle University, 2nd flr Equitable PCI Bank along Taft Avenue.

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