FSI DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer meets Ms. Sherill Quintana of the Philippine Franchise Association at the Institute, 14 Oct 2026. Ms. Quintana spoke at FSI's 1st Basic Course on Economic and Cultural Diplomacy on taking Filipino brands global. 🇵🇭 #FSIat50

FSI DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer welcomes Col. Rogelio S. Gabi, Chief of the Philippine Army's Office of the International Military Affairs, for a courtesy call, 15 Oct 2026. The two discussed possible FSI–Army partnership on officer training and knowledge exchange. 🇵🇭 ✨#FSIat50

🌏 Can ASEAN keep its agency when great powers compete? Mabini Dialogue with Datuk Prof. Dr. Mohd Faiz Abdullah, Executive Chairman, ISIS Malaysia. Register to attend in person: 🔗 tinyurl.com/mds-isismalaysia

FSI DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer welcomes @dndphl Usec. Angelito M. De Leon to the Institute, 14 Oct 2026. Usec. De Leon lectured the Foreign Service Officer cadets of the 32nd FSOCC on safeguarding sovereignty and a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. 🇵🇭 #FSIat50 #32ndFSOCC

📣EVENT ALERT: 🌏🤔 What makes the Philippines a middle power? Join the CIRSS Roundtable with Asec. Robespierre L. Bolivar (DFA) and Mr. Richard Javad Heydarian. 🗓️ 19 Oct 2026, Mon ⏰ 1:30–3:00 p.m. 📍 FSI, Pasay City 🔗 tinyurl.com/rtd-middlepower #FSIat50 #CIRSSRoundtable

TODAY: DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer welcomed St. Michael & Company today, a women-centered group advancing marine conservation and ecotourism in Calatagan, Batangas. Both sides eye joint programs on the blue economy and a rules-based maritime order. 🌊 ✨ #FSIat50 #BlueEconomy

LOOK: ✨ FSI conducted a two-day seminar-workshop on protocol for PHLPost personnel on 25–26 August 2026 in Manila, in preparation for the ASEAN Postal Business Meeting. 📮 Read more: fsi.gov.ph/2026/10/01/fsi-co… #FSIat50 #NavigatingOurFutureTogether #ASEANPH

LOOK: 🇵🇭🤝🇪🇸 DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer and Executive Director Jerome Castro joined Spain’s National Day celebration at Fairmont Makati on 12 Oct 2026, celebrating enduring Philippines–Spain ties. ✨ #FSIat50 #PhilippinesxSpain

LOOK: ✨ FSI trained 23 personnel from six partner agencies for overseas assignments. The six-day seminar covered diplomacy, resilience, cross-cultural awareness, and life abroad. Read more: fsi.gov.ph/2026/10/02/fsi-ho… #FSIat50 #PDOS #DiplomaticTraining

LOOK: 🎓 Fifteen FSO IV cadets of the 32nd FSOCC defended their master's thesis proposals on 5 Oct 2026 before panels of senior academics and DFA experts, a requirement for the Certificate in Public Management offered by FSI with DAP. Closing ceremony: November 2026. 🌏✨

✨DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer met HII's Ms. Jittiporn Chantarojsiri on 23 Sept 2026 to discuss the ASEAN Hydroinformatics Data Centre and its role in sharing water and weather data for climate resilience and disaster preparedness in Southeast Asia. 🇵🇭🌏 #FSIat50 #FSIxAHC

🇵🇭🤝🇬🇧 DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer met with UK Ambassador Sarah Hulton OBE yesterday, 8 Oct. Talks covered research, training, and knowledge exchange on maritime security, the blue economy, and tech diplomacy. ✨ @ukinphilippines #FSIat50 #FSIxUK

✨ ENGAGEMENTS | Hanoi — FSI, through the Carlos P. Romulo School of Diplomacy, joined the symposium on 50 years of Vietnam–Philippines educational cooperation, co-organized by the Philippine Embassy in Hanoi and the Viet Nam–Philippines Friendship Association. 🇵🇭🇻🇳 #PHVN50

🤝 ENGAGEMENTS | Bangkok — DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer led FSI's courtesy call on ACAI Executive Director Dr. Somsak Akksilp to explore cooperation on ASEAN's demographic transition and age-friendly policies for the region's ageing population. 🇵🇭🌏✨ #FSIat50 #FSIxACAI

LOOK: FSI Director General Neil Frank R. Ferrer welcomed PHILSEA executives today to discuss maritime governance cooperation. ✨ They explored joint lectures and partnerships to promote a deeper understanding of the law of the sea among Filipinos. 🇵🇭🌊🚢 #FSIat50 #FSIPhilippines

Spill that spooky story! 👻 Join FSI for the 27th Foreign Language Enrichment Exercise (FLEX) on Oct 26 to share spine-chilling tales and legends in your chosen foreign language. 🗣️ Learn more: tinyurl.com/27thFLEXBrochure #FLEXatFSI #FLEXperienceFSI

🇵🇭🤝🇮🇪 LOOK: FSI’s CIRSS held a roundtable on what Ireland’s EU Presidency means for the Philippines. ✨ Dr. John O’Brennan and Amb. (Ret.) Elizabeth Buensuceso discussed both middle powers’ regional leadership in 2026. 🔗 fsi.gov.ph/2026/09/25/fsi-ho… #FSIat50

LOOK: The Foreign Service Institute hosted the 26th Foreign Language Enrichment Exercise! 🎒 Conversants shared stories behind their everyday essentials and keepsakes in their chosen foreign languages. 🔗Read more: fsi.gov.ph/2026/10/01/26th-f… #FLEXatFSI #FSIat50

🇵🇭🤝🇹🇭 FSI DG Neil Frank R. Ferrer called on ACSDSD Deputy Executive Director Dr. Anthony Pramualratana on 23 Sept. They discussed the GREEN Agenda, the ASEAN Circular Economy, and shared values that support regional sustainability. 🌱✨🌿🌏 #FSIat50 #FSIxACSDSD #ASEAN

LOOK: ⚓🚢 FSI conducted a Seminar-Workshop on Diplomatic Protocol for MARINA personnel on 15–16 Sept. 2026 at the MARINA Central Office in Manila. 🤝✨ Read more: fsi.gov.ph/2026/09/23/fsi-co… #FSIat50 #DiplomaticTraining