In commemoration of the sixth anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitration Award, the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) organized a Mabini Dialogue to explore the possible courses of action the Marcos, Jr. administration could take to promote and honor the Award. The event, titled “6th Anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitration Award: Policy Directions continue reading : Experts Explore Practical Steps to Uphold South China Sea Arbitration Award Under the Marcos Jr. Administration
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) conducted the first batch of the Basic Foreign Service Staff Officers’ Course (BFSSOC) for 2022 from 06 to 24 June. BFSSOC is a rank-based course designed for the Foreign Service Staff Officers (FSSOs) of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). It provides them with the basic knowledge and skills required continue reading : 25 FSSOs Participate in FSI’s Basic Foreign Service Staff Officers’ Course
Switching to a circular economy and adopting a regenerative and restorative industrial system are steps toward sustainable economic growth. This was the central theme of this year’s virtual Philippine APEC Study Center Network (PASCN) Symposium titled “Circular Economy in the Philippines and the APEC Region: Perspectives, Experiences, and Pathways,” held on 17 May 2022. The continue reading : Don’t Let Waste Go to Waste: Scientists and Experts Stress the Importance of Transitioning to a Circular Economy at PASCN Symposium
The Mabini Dialogue titled “Commanding the Wind: Women as Central Figures in the Fight Against Climate Change” brought together experts to examine and share their thoughts on the critical role of women in countering climate change and working towards a sustainable future. The event was jointly organized by the Foreign Service Institute and the US continue reading : Experts Underline the Importance of Women Leadership and Advocacy Across All Levels of Society
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI), through the Carlos P. Romulo School of Diplomacy’s (CPRSD) Language Programs Section, successfully inaugurated its Language Learning Facility last 02 June 2022 as part of its mandate of supporting its Philippine foreign service corps deployed to non-English speaking countries. The ceremonial ribbon cutting of the facility was graced by the continue reading : FSI Inaugurates its Language Learning Facility
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) held a two-part program on 02 June 2022, which celebrated the Carlos P. Romulo School of Diplomacy’s (CPRSD) Inauguration of the Language Learning Facility through its Language Programs Section, and the Office of the Director-General’s (ODG) Book Launching of three (3) publications, and Art Exhibit featuring the Artists of Bulacan. continue reading : FSI holds the Inauguration of the Language Learning Facility, Book Launch, and Art Exhibit featuring the Artists of Bulacan
The Foreign Service Institute’s (FSI’s) Core Programs Section implemented the BasicForeign Service Staff Employees’ Course (BFSSEC) for this year from 07 to 25 March2022, with 26 Foreign Service Staff Employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA) completing the Course. The Course consisted of a series of lectures that aimed to enhance the participants’ clerical, administrative, continue reading : FSI Implements its Third 100% Online Basic FSSE Course
The Philippines and Palestine have many common points that both countries should take advantage of in order to enhance their already flourishing diplomatic relationship. This was the central theme of Ambassador Saleh Asad Saleh Fhied Mohammad’s discussion in the Foreign Service Institute’s Mabini Dialogue titled “Navigating Philippines-Palestine Relations: What’s Next?,” held on 24 February 2022. continue reading : EXPERTS HIGHLIGHT COMMON POINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPING PHILIPPINES – PALESTINE RELATIONS
The Foreign Service Institute and the Embassy of Israel in Manila conducted the Mabini Dialogue “The Changing Paradigm in the Middle East: The Abraham Accords and the New Era of Arab-Israeli Diplomatic Relations” on 30 March 2022, bringing together experts and distinguished speakers to examine and share their perspectives on the significance of the Abraham continue reading : Ambassadors, experts, discuss the relevance of the Abraham Accords at Mabini Dialogue
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) concluded the online Mandarin Beginner Level, sponsored by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (TECO) in Manila. The Course was launched by FSI to provide training for the personnel of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) assigned in the Home Office, Consular Offices, and Foreign Service Posts. continue reading : FSI completes the online Mandarin Beginner Level (2021)
