FSI Expands Network with Higher Educational Institutions 

MANILA 12 August 2024 – The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) is actively seeking to enhance its partnerships with Philippine Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). From 29 July to 2 August 2024, FSI personnel visited several HEIs across the Philippines, including institutions in Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, and Pampanga.

In line with its mandate to broaden its network and improve its training programs, FSI aims to offer more opportunities to the public, particularly students specializing in International Relations and related fields. The universities visited were Bicol University, Saint Louis University, University of the Assumption, University of the Cordilleras, University of the Philippines-Baguio, University of the Philippines-Cebu, University of San Carlos, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, and West Visayas State University.

During these visits, discussions focused on potential project collaborations and people-to-people exchanges, including internship opportunities for students. Additionally, FSI extended invitations to these universities to participate in the Conference of Higher Education Institutions in International Relations and Studies (CHEIIRS), which is envisioned to strengthen the linkages among HEIs offering programs in International Relations.

The FSI is the training and research office of the Department of Foreign Affairs. It was created under Presidential Decree No. 1060 and its role was expanded under Republic Act No. 7157.