FSI Conducts Training and Research Outreach Program in CO Iloilo

CPRSD Director Evelyn O. Katigbak (upper left photo) led the session on Basic Written Communication.

ILOILO 28 October 2024 - The Foreign Service Institute (FSI), through its Carlos P. Romulo School of Diplomacy (CPRSD), successfully piloted its upskilling training for personnel of Consular Offices (CO) in CO Iloilo on 17 October 2024. This training is under FSI’s Training and Research Outreach (TRO) Program.

The FSI training team shared their expertise and understanding on Basic Written Communication and Events Management for the 21 personnel of CO Iloilo.

CPRSD Director Evelyn O. Katigbak discussed the fundamentals for effective written communication where she emphasized the “rule of clarity.” Further, she highlighted how learning the basics of well-written correspondence and reports is crucial in their roles as public servants.

For Events Management, CPRSD’s Continuing Studies Section’s Chief Training Officer Dulce Amor N. Fortunado presented a detailed guide to managing events – from preparation to evaluation. She noted how every step in “S.P.I.C.E” (Start, Plan, Implement, Control, Evaluate) is significant in ensuring a successful event. 

At the end of each session, mini workshop activities were conducted for the participants to put their learnings into application.

The TRO Program is designed to respond to the training requests of consular offices. This aims to provide fundamental knowledge and understanding on various topics deemed significant and relevant in the wide-ranging consular work of CO personnel. END 

CPRSD Continuing Studies Section’s Chief Training Officer Dulce Amor N. Fortunado (upper left photo) shared her knowledge on Events Management

The FSI training team with the participants from Consular Office - Iloilo