On 20 July 2023, the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) held its inaugural Interns’ Recognition Ceremony at the Carlos P. Romulo Library for ten student internship completers from Ateneo De Manila University and Ateneo De Zamboanga University. FSI Director-General Ma. Teresita C. Daza delivered the opening remarks when she inspired the student completers by highlighting the value continue reading : Recognition Ceremony for FSI Interns

FSI Furthers Sustainable Development Ideals Through Climate Change Awareness and Training
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) conducted the “Course on Climate Change” on 6, 11, 13, 18, and 20 July 2023. This 5-day introductory training initiative aimed to equip the thirty-three (33) participants from the Home Office (HO), Consular Offices (CO), Philippine Foreign Service Posts (FSPs) (Kuwait, Dubai, Hanoi, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vancouver), and FSI with continue reading : FSI Furthers Sustainable Development Ideals Through Climate Change Awareness and Training

Japanese Language Training Course for the 21st batch of JDS Fellows
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) conducted 75 hours of Japanese Language Training Course (JLTC) for the 21st batch of JDS fellows in partnership with the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) on 19 June to 14 July 2023, 20 successful candidates who will continue reading : Japanese Language Training Course for the 21st batch of JDS Fellows

Illuminating China’s Use of Directed-Energy Weapons
Illuminating China’s Use of Directed-Energy Weapons Karla Mae G. Pabeliña On 13 February 2023, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) released information on the use of “military-grade” lasers by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against the crew of BRP Malapascua during the latter’s resupply mission to the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) on 6 February 2023.1 continue reading : Illuminating China’s Use of Directed-Energy Weapons

23 New FSOs Complete FSI’s Cadetship Course
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) held the closing ceremony of the Foreign Service Officers’ Cadetship Course (FSOCC) Batch XXIX on 06 July 2023 at the Carlos P. Romulo Library, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Pasay City. The event was attended by Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, FSI Board member and Development Academy of continue reading : 23 New FSOs Complete FSI’s Cadetship Course