The Foreign Service Institute held inaugural ceremonies for the Carlos P. Romulo Murals, its renovated classrooms in the 5^th Floor, and the newly constructed Ambassador Francisco L. Benedicto Room in the Carlos P. Romulo Library on.

The Institute is the recipient of the generous support of Ambassador Benedicto. His contribution resulted in the upgrade of the Institute’s training rooms in the 5^th Floor and the construction of the multi-function smart room at the Carlos P. Romulo Library. The Institute now enjoys a modern and comfortable learning and research environment with the ability to hold e-learning classes and webcasts of its various events and fora.

A Board Resolution acknowledging this generous contribution was presented to Ambassador Benedicto to express the Institute’s profound gratitude.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario headed the ribbon cutting ceremony in the presence of Madame Beth Day Romulo and Ambassador Francisco L. Benedicto.  In attendance also during the inaugural ceremony were FSI Board member from the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Pres. Antonio T. Kalaw, DAP Vice Pres. for Corporate Affairs Mr. Trygve A. Bolante, and Civil Service Institute Executive Director Arthur Luis P. Florentin.

Secretary Albert F. del Rosario (center) cuts the ribbon with the assistance of Madame Beth Day (second from right) Romulo and Ambassador Francisco L. Benedicto (second from left). On-looking are Ambassador Benedicto’s family members and staff from the Institute.

Director-General Carlos D. Sorreta gives the guests a tour of  the murals, facilities, and classrooms in the 5^th floor and the Ambassador Benedicto room in the Carlos P. Romulo Library.

The renovated Cadets’ Room

The newly constructed Ambassador Francisco L. Benedicto Room

             The Computer Room                                          The Language Self-study Room

Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and Ambassador Francisco L. Benedicto unveil the brass plate of the multi-function smart room named in honor of Ambassador Benedicto.

Ambassador Benedicto receives recognition from the FSI Board.

The Foreign Service Institute personnel with the Board members, Madame Beth Day Romulo, Ambassador Benedicto, and guests.