In celebration of Public Relations Month in the Philippines, the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) and the Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (DFA-OPCD) co-hosted the Mabini Dialogue titled “Building an Image, Building a Nation: The Vital Role of Public Diplomacy and Branding in National Development”on 21 September 2023 at the Carlos continue reading : PR Experts Examine Convergence of Public Diplomacy and Public Relations

Chile and the Philippines Explore Cooperation to Address Shared Challenges
One of the major goals in Chile’s relations with the Philippines and Southeast Asia is to make trade more inclusive and sustainable. This vital point was emphasized during the Mabini Dialogue “Chile-Southeast Asia Relations: Fulfilling Opportunities,” on 18 August 2023 at the Carlos P. Romulo Library. The Dialogue, hosted by the Foreign Service Institute in continue reading : Chile and the Philippines Explore Cooperation to Address Shared Challenges

Policy Expert Highlights New Pathways for Sustainable Trade and Climate Solutions
The nexus between trade, development, and the environment was front and center at the Foreign Service Institute’s Mabini Dialogue “The Intersection of Development, Climate, Environment, and Trade Imperatives: Saan Tayo, Pilipinas?” held in partnership with the Philippine Mission to the World Trade Organization on 5 July 2023 at the Carlos P. Romulo Library. The Mabini continue reading : Policy Expert Highlights New Pathways for Sustainable Trade and Climate Solutions

Philippines and Brazil Focus on Sustained Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity
The Foreign Service Institute, in partnership with the Embassy of Brazil in the Philippines, held the Mabini Dialogue “Brazil and the Philippines: Joining Efforts for Peace and Prosperity” on 27 June 2023 at the Carlos P. Romulo Library. The Dialogue focused on Brazil’s foreign policy, Philippines-Brazil relations, and Brazil’s engagement in Southeast Asia. Ambassador Eduardo continue reading : Philippines and Brazil Focus on Sustained Cooperation for Peace and Prosperity

Digital and ASEAN Experts Highlight The Impact of Digital Technology on Youth and ASEAN Identity
Digital technology plays a vital role in connecting the ASEAN youth and increasing their awareness of their ASEAN identity. This was the gist of the Foreign Service Institute’s online Mabini Dialogue, “The Youth and ASEAN Identity in the Digital Age,” held last 26 May 2023 via Zoom webinar and Facebook livestream. Over a hundred participants continue reading : Digital and ASEAN Experts Highlight The Impact of Digital Technology on Youth and ASEAN Identity