ADNU Foreign Service /International Relations Program

22/10/2026

Congratulations to our alumnus Mr Melchizedek Ramos (AB Philo FSIR Batch 2026), for publishing his work in this monograph.

"The Dangers of Ambiguity:
Gray-Zone Coercion and
the Threshold of an Armed
Attack" - started as a term paper in PHFS411 International Law, developed into an undergraduate thesis and now published in this monograph: 8th Katipunan Conference.

We are proud of you and your work 👏🎉

🌱 NEW MONOGRAPH: Philippine Strategic Outlook 2030: Policy, Power, and Partnerships at the Business-Government Nexus 🌐📊🛡️

Released just in time for today's 8th Katipunan Conference at Miriam College, Quezon City, this official monograph features the full research papers presented across the conference panels. Organized by the University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) in partnership with the Miriam College (formerly Maryknoll), and the Ateneo School of Government, with the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines, this volume gathers conference paper presentations that address the Philippines' strategic outlook toward 2030.

By bringing together these conference paper presentations, the volume offers actionable policy insights for legislators, government agencies, security sector leaders, and civil society.

📖 Download the full monograph for FREE:
https://cids.up.edu.ph/download/philippine-strategic-outlook-2030-policy-power-partnerships-business-government-nexus/

09/10/2026

Congratulations to our senior FSIR student Cedric Cortez Jr. for publishing his article "The Mirror Neuron Case for Restoring Summit Diplomacy" as part of his internship with Amador Research Services.

Read his work here 👇

F.A.C.T.S. is a non-stock, non-profit organization that produces expert research on foreign and public policies to influence policy-makers.

24/09/2026

Congratulations to our senior FSIR student Ms. Jovelle Anne Villamil for publishing her article "City Diplomacy: A Strategy for the Philippines?" as part of her internship at Amador Research Services.

Read her work through this link:

With their growing roles, cities and local communities reflect, to a great extent, the realities of global issues from climate change, hydro-politics, and the economic costs of conflict.

11/08/2026

2026 Internships completed 🎉

Congratulations to our senior students:
1. Lanslee Lapaz, Waypoints Project at Amador Research Services (fully onsite OJT)

2. Jovelle Anne Villamil, Research Team at Amador Research Services (hybrid OJT)

3. Judielle Marie Bustamante, Philippine Space Agency (hybrid OJT)

4. Cedric Cortez Jr., Research Team at Amador Research Services (fully online)

We look forward to reading your research paper and op-ed articles in the coming weeks.

All the best for your senior year! 🇵🇭🌏

01/07/2026

This 2026, four FSIR senior students are undergoing their internship at different organizations:

1. Judielle Marie Bustamante, Space Policy and International Cooperation Bureau at Philippine Space Agency
2. Lanslee Lapaz, Waypoints Project at Amador Research Services
3. Jovelle Anne Villamil, Research Team at Amador Research Services
4. Cedric Cortez Jr., Research Team at Amador Research Services

The internship program remains to be a significant part of their learning journey as they apply their theoretical knowledge and acquire essential skills needed in their chosen career path.

Sharing some photos here 👇

13/05/2026

Simulation Exercise done ✅

Our PHFS323 class (Negotiations in Contemporary Diplomacy) conducted a negotiation simulation of the Philippine-China Oil and Gas Exploration Agreement.

But for this year, we actually conducted two sessions of the simulation exercise:
May 6: 1st round of negotiations
May 13: 2nd round negotiations

After the 2nd round, both delegations were able to discuss all provisions of the agreement albeit two provisions remain open for changes.

In this class, students get a "feel" of how negotiations are conducted, from preparationa to having a final text of an agreement.

To make it more fun, realistic and immersive, all students are required to wear business attire / national attire as they represent the countries assigned to them.

From the classroom to the world, 🇵🇭 🇨🇳🌏

08/05/2026

Today, we are proud to announce the successful thesis defense of our two senior FSIR students:

1. Mr. Melchizedek Ramos
“The Dangers of Ambiguity: Grey-Zone Coercion and the Threshold of an Armed Attack”
Adviser: Rey Francis Hernandez, Ph.D.
2nd Reader: Anna Patricia Saberon, MIS

2. Ms. Carl Alexandria Napat
“PAKIKIPAGKAPWA” AND “BAYANIHAN”: Crafting the Filipino International Relations Theory
Adviser: Anna Patricia Saberon, MIS
2nd reader: Sophia Leigh Cambare

Congratulations to you, Melchi and Alexa for this academic milestone! 🎉

May you continue pursuing truth and excellence with rigor and humility. 🇵🇭🌏

23/04/2026

21/04/2026

"𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭."
- 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐭

In the pursuit of a more prosperous and inclusive world, diplomats serve as necessary beacons of hope for bridging countries and cultures across the globe. Throughout a diplomat’s entire career, not only do they talk about peace, but also believe it is possible. And when that is not enough, one must actively work at it, to see how diplomacy creates a better world.

In line with Eleanor Roosevelt’s vision on Peace and the theme of Diplomacy at the Frontlines of Change, the Ateneo de Naga Diplomatic Society (ADS) presents the official program of its 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒖𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆: 𝑨𝑫𝑺 𝑫𝒊𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑾𝒆𝒃𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑. 🤝

Join us on May 2, 2026 at the Alingal Multipurpose Hall from 7AM to 5PM.
Register now!
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Note: Registration ends on 27 April 2026.

𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒖𝒔 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅𝒔.

20/04/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 💬

Draw inspiration from a distinguished career diplomat as we welcome Assistant Secretary Leila C. Lora-Santos, from the Office of United Nations and International Organizations, Department of Foreign Affairs.

With a career spanning global postings from New York to Rome and The Hague, and leadership in the DFA Home Office, our guest speaker represented the Philippines in multilateral diplomacy. She brings wisdom shaped by years of service in international relations for the Filipino people.

We invite you at the Alingal Multipurpose Hall on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM) for a day of meaningful conversations on leadership and global affairs. Through engaging talks and hands-on workshops on diplomatic protocols, discover how diplomacy shapes not only international relations—but everyday connections.

🎟️ Registration Fee: Php 500.00
(Inclusive of event kit, snacks, and lunch)

Note: Fee applies only to non-ADS participants joining the workshops. The webinar is FREE and open to all.

Register here:
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📅 Registration ends on April 27, 2026

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 🗣️