Announcements

2013 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS - Qualifying Test will be held in the following venues on 10 March 2013

Monday, 18 February 2013 16:08

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS BOARD OF FOREIGN SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

A N N O U N C E M E N T

The Board of Foreign Service Examinations announces that the 2013 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS - Qualifying Test will be held in the following venues on 10 March 2013:
	1.	Saint Louis College Lingsat, San Fernando City, La Union
	2.	Training Room Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. 3 Diosdado Macapagal Government Center Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
	3.	Mariner’s Polytechnic College Rawis, Legazpi City
	4.	West Visayas State University Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City
	5.	Cebu Normal University Osmeña Blvd., Cebu City
	6.	Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School Gov. Ramos Ave., Sta. Maria Zamboanga City
	7.	Liceo de Cagayan University – College Campus Cagayan de Oro City
	8.	Magallanes Elementary School Magallanes St., Davao City
	9.	For Bonifacio High School J.P. Rizal, Makati City
	10.	University of the Philippines Governor Pack Road, Baguio City

Examinees are advised to be at the testing centers on or before 7:00am on 10 March 2013. They are requested to bring the following items:
	a.	Admission Pass
	b.	At least two (2) valid original identification cards with your picture, signature and date of birth, such as company or school I.D., driver’s license, passport, etc;
	c.	2 identical photos (1.8 x 1.4 inches), colored with white background, with full handwritten (not computer generated) name tag in the format first name, middle initial, last name, and extension name (if any) and signature over printed name (for details, please refer to webpage http://excell.csc.gov.ph/cscweb/geninfo_cse.html of the Civil Service Commission);
	d.	No. 2 lead pencils; and
	e.	Black ball pens.

The FSO Qualifying Test admission passes may be collected from the BFSE Secretariat, 2/F, DFA Bldg., 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City starting on 21 February 2013. Those who opted to collect their admission passes from DFA Regional Consular Offices (RCO) are advised to contact their respective RCOs after 27 February to check if the admission passes are available, before claiming them.

2013 FSO Examination Announcement

Wednesday, 12 December 2012 15:34

Untitled Document

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
BOARD OF FOREIGN SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

A N N O U N C E M E N T

The Board of Foreign Service Examinations, pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign Service Act (R.A. 7157) of 1991 and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, announces the holding of the 2013 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS to recruit candidates for appointment to the position of Foreign Service Officer, Class IV.

Applicants for the examination must be knowledgeable on the economic, political and social conditions of the Philippines, and must possess not only facility in oral and written communications, but also the personality traits essential to the performance of the duties of Foreign Service Officers. They must also be willing and able to accept assignments to any post where their services may be required.

Applicants are advised to check the eligibility requirements to ensure that they meet the said admission requirements. No exemptions from the requirements shall be considered. Applicants who are found ineligible, or who have submitted incomplete application forms and requirements, shall not be allowed to take the examination, and their admission fees shall be forfeited.

DUTIES OF A FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER

The duties of a Foreign Service Officer include: gathering information, analyzing and reporting political, economic, technological, cultural and other events and developments; drafting diplomatic notes and other forms of diplomatic correspondence; preparing briefing papers and other foreign policy papers for the Department and other offices of government as may be required; assisting in the preparation and conduct of international conferences; managing and supervising staff; disseminating information; working with other government agencies and private groups and individuals in promoting Philippine interests abroad; undertaking negotiations; assisting Filipinos abroad and protecting their rights; promoting Philippine culture and trade;bringing in foreign investments and promoting tourism to the Philippines; performing consular functions; and representing the Philippines in various international fora.

FSO EXAMINATIONS

The 2013 FSO Examinations is composed of five (5) parts:

(1) Qualifying Test;
(2) Preliminary Interview;
(3) Written Test;
(4) Oral Test; and
(5) Psychological Test;

I. Qualifying Test – 10 March 2013

The Qualifying Test covers (1) English grammar and correct usage; (2) reading comprehension; (3) logical reasoning; (4) quantitative reasoning/data interpretation; and (5) leadership/ knowledge of management concepts.

The testing centers for the Qualifying Test are in Bacolod City, Baguio City, Cagayan de Oro City, Cebu City, Davao City, Iloilo City, General Santos City, Legazpi City, Lucena City, Metro Manila, San Fernando City (La Union), San Fernando City (Pampanga), Tacloban City, and Zamboanga City.

Candidates must obtain a passing grade of at least 80% in the Qualifying Test in order to qualify for the Preliminary Interview.

II. Preliminary Interview – 06 April 2013 (tentative)

The Preliminary Interview shall be held after the results of the Qualifying Test have been determined. Candidates shall be interviewed by a panel of Foreign Service Officers to evaluate their overall potential for becoming Foreign Service Officers and future Ambassadors.

The Preliminary Interview shall be held in Metro Manila. However, the Board reserves the right to conduct the Preliminary Interview outside Metro Manila depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Candidates must obtain an overall rating of "PASS" from the panel in order to qualify for the Written Test.

III. Written Test – 10, 11, & 12 April 2012 (tentative)

The Written Test covers the following six subjects with the corresponding weights:

1. English	20%
2. Filipino	5%
3. Philippine Political, Economic, Social and Cultural Conditions - Philippine history, culture, foreign policy, geography, government, development issues and goals	30%
4. International Affairs - Theory and practice of international economics and trade, international politics, international law and treaties	30%
5. World History	10%
6. Foreign Language - Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, or Spanish	5%

The testing center for the Written Test is the Department of Foreign Affairs, Manila. However, the Board reserves the right to also conduct the Written Test outside Metro Manila depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Candidates must obtain a passing grade of at least 75% in the Written Test in order to qualify for the Oral Test.

IV. Psychological Test (To be announced)

The Psychological Test shall be held in Manila after the results of the Oral Test have been determined.

Candidates shall be evaluated and certified as having passed the Psychological Test based on the results of their test.

V. Oral Test (To be announced)

The Oral Test shall be held in Manila after the results of the Written Test shall have been determined. The Oral Test shall include an assessment of the candidate's oral skills, logical thinking, values and attitude. Previous records, experiences and conduct of examinees shall also be considered in determining the candidate's fitness and aptitude for foreign service work.

Candidates who obtain a transmuted score of at least 80% shall be deemed to have passed the Oral Test. A candidate must garner a composite rating of 80% or above in the Written Test and Oral Test in order to pass the FSO Examination.

Applicants are required to pass the five (5) sequential parts of the entire FSO Examination all within the prescribed time frame in order to be considered eligible for appointment to the position of Foreign Service Officer, Class IV. Any applicant who passes the Qualifying Test shall no longer be allowed to defer any of the succeeding portions of the FSO Examination. Moreover, an applicant who fails to show up for or does not take the succeeding phase of the FSO Examination as scheduled shall be deemed to have failed the entire examination.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Applicants shall meet the following requirements:

Citizenship - Applicants should be natural-born Filipino citizens and concurrently permanent residents of the Philippines. Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9225 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, those who pass the FSO Examinations with more than one citizenship, shall subscribe and swear to an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and its duly constituted authorities, and renounce their oath of allegiance to any other country, prior to assumption of office.

Age - Applicants should not be more than thirty-five (35) years of age on the day of the Qualifying Test or on 10 March 2013. The maximum age limit, however, do not apply to those who have been employed in the Department of Foreign Affairs or Foreign Service Institute for at least two years prior to the date of the FSO Qualifying Examinations and who meet the other qualifications required of candidates for the examination.

Education - Applicants should have at least graduated from a four (4) year bachelor's degree course or higher on or before the prescribed due date of submission of requirements, and shall present the transcript of records, and either the diploma, certificate of graduation or its equivalent, from a college or university of recognized standing.

Work Experience or Further Studies – Applicants should have undergone employment or undertaken further studies after graduating from college or university (preferably at least two years).

HOW TO APPLY

1. Application forms may be obtained in the following means:

Application forms may be obtained in the following means:

Downloaded from the DFA website (www.dfa.gov.ph);

Personally secured from the Main Office, Regional Consular Offices (RCO) of the DFA, or Philippine Embassies/Consulates abroad;

2. Application forms shall be duly accomplished by the applicants and submitted in person from 12 December 2012 until 25 January 2013 at any Regional Consular Office or at Philippine Embassies or Consulates abroad, and not later than 31 January 2013 until 5:00 p.m. only at the Board of Foreign Service Examinations (BFSE) Secretariat, 2nd Floor, DFA Main Building, 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City. Applications shall no longer be accepted beyond the set deadlines.

3. The following shall be attached to the completed application forms:

Certified True Copy (CTC) of transcript of records from the college or university from which the degree was obtained, bearing the seal of the college or university. Applicants who attended post-graduate schools shall submit a copy of their transcript of records certified as true copy by said school, in addition to their college or university records. Transcript of records obtained from a foreign school shall be certified as true copy by the foreign school, with English translation, or duly authenticated by a Philippine Foreign Service Post which jurisdiction covers said foreign school;

Certified True Copy (CTC) of diploma or certificate of graduation from the college or university from which the degree was obtained, bearing the seal of the college or university. Applicants who attended post-graduate schools shall submit a copy of their diploma or certificate of graduation certified as true copy by said school, in addition to their college diploma. Diplomas or certificates of graduation obtained from a foreign school shall be certified as true copy by the foreign school, with English translation, or duly authenticated by a Philippine Foreign Service Post which jurisdiction covers said foreign school;

Proof of past or present employment or further studies.

Original birth certificate issued by the National Statistics Office

For those born abroad: Report of Birth at Post may be submitted in case no birth record is available at National Statistics Office (NSO). The Report of Birth shall be duly authenticated by the issuing Post. A certification of non-availability of said birth certificate from the NSO shall be submitted along with the Report of Birth.
For a Filipino citizen who has dual or multiple citizenships: a notarized affidavit stating that upon passing the examination, he/she intends to renounce his/her oath of allegiance to his/her other countries of citizenship; he/she must also submit a notarized affidavit stating that he/she is a permanent resident in the Philippines.

For married applicants: a Certified True Copy (CTC) of marriage contract from the National Statistics Office. If married to a foreigner, he/she must secure from the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, through the Board of Foreign Service Examinations, authority to take the FSO Examinations.

Eight (8) pieces 1-1/2in. x 2in. black and white or color studio-taken photographs, taken within six (6) months before the date of the examination, showing the full frontal view of the face of the applicant with a name tag (i.e. Juan M. dela Cruz, Jr.) (photocopied, scanned and digitally enhanced pictures shall not be accepted); and

Two (2) self-addressed and self–stamped envelopes marked as priority mail.

Applications with incomplete documentary requirements shall not be accepted.

A non-refundable admission fee of five hundred pesos (P500.00) shall be collected from those who shall take the 2013 Qualifying Test upon initial inspection and acceptance of their application.

LIST OF DFA OFFICES

DFA Main Office: Board of Foreign Service Examinations, 2nd Floor, Department of Foreign Affairs, 2330 Roxas Boulevard,Pasay City  Tel. (02) 834-3080/ 3083  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA NCR-East Office: 7/F, Building C, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City  Tel (02) 570-3230  Fax (02) 570-3231  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA NCR-Central Office: Level 1, Lingkod Pinoy Center, Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City  Tel (02) 631-0806  Fax (02)631-0700  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA NCR-West: 5/F, SM City Manila, Natividad Almeda-Lopez St. (formerly Concepcion St), Manila  Tel (02) 536-9994 Fax (02) 536-9995  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA Satellite Office Angeles: 3/F, MarQuee Mall, Pulung Maragul, Angeles City  Tel. (045) 304-0193  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Bacolod: 2/F, East Block Square Circumferential Road, Barangay Villa Monte, Bacolod City  Tel. (034) 434-8338  Fax (034) 435-6358  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Baguio: Upper Basement, SM City Baguio, Luneta Hill, Baguio City  Tel (074) 422-2258, (074) 422 -1465  Fax(074) 442-2255  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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DFA RCO Cagayan de Oro: Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City  Tel. (08822) 724-309, (088) 857-2175  Fax (08822)726-578  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Cebu: 4th Level, Pacific Mall-Metro Mandaue, UN Ave. cor. MC Briones St., Brgy. Estancia, Mandaue City  Tel.(032) 520-5898, 520-6193, 520-6550  Fax (032) 520-6551  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Cotabato: People's Palace, City Hall, Cotabato City  Tel. (064) 421-3495, 421-3878  Fax (064) 421-3495 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Davao: 3/F, SM City Davao, Quimpo Blvd., Ecoland, Brgy. Malina, Davao City  Tel. (082) 285-4885, 285-1900 Fax (082) 285-1727, 2851552,  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO General Santos: Robinsons Place GenSan, J. Catolico St., Ave., Lagao, General Santos City  Tel. (083) 553-8380, 826-9089  Fax (083) 554-2742  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Iloilo: Yulo Street, Iloilo City  Tel. (033) 336-1737, (02) 487-3041  Fax (033) 335-0221  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO La Union: Pasado Building, Pagdalagan Norte, San Fernando, La Union  Tel (072) 607-6487, 607-6510 Fax (072) 607-6491  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Legazpi: Lacandula Drive, Barangay Cruzada, Legazpi City  Tel. (052) 480-3000, 820-3396  Fax (052) 480-1773  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Lipa: 2/F Robinson Place, JP Laurel Highway, Mataas na Lupa, Lipa City  Tel. (043) 722-0578  Fax (043) 722-0590  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Lucena: 3rd Floor, Pacific Mall Lucena, M.L. Tagarao St., Barangay III, Lucena City  Tel. (042) 710-4526, 373-1119  Fax (042) 373-1898  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Pampanga: 2/F, Robinsons StarMill, City of San Fernando, Pampanga  Tels. (045) 636-0007, 636-0009  FaxNo. (045) 636-0010  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Puerto Princesa: 2nd Floor, Puerto Princesa City Coliseum, National Highway, Barangay San Pedro, PuertoPrincesa City  Tel. (048) 434-1773  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Tacloban: Leyte SMED Center, Capitol Site, Sn. Enage, Tacloban City  Tel. (053) 321-8233, (053) 523-0080 Fax (053) 321-8237  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Tuguegarao: Regional Government Center, Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley  Tel (078) 846-4813, 846-1482  Fax (078) 846-2310  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DFA RCO Zamboanga: Go-Velayo Building, Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City  Tel. (062) 991-4398, (062) 991-2202 Fax (062) 991-7958  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Board of Foreign Service Examination announces that the following have successfully passed the 2012 Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Examination

Wednesday, 05 December 2012 18:00

The Board of Foreign Service Examination announces that the following have successfully passed the 2012 Foreign Service Officer (FSO) Examination which was administered from 19 February 2012 to 22 November 2012:

1.   CARANZO, Iris Vanessa B.
2.   CAYMO, Andrea Christina Q.
3.   DE GUZMAN LV I.
4.   HORNILLA, Miguel Carlo N.
5.   LICAROS, Anna Theresa L.
6.   PERPETUA, Mary Grace L.
7.   SABERON, Anna Patricia L.
8.   VIEJO, Lyza Maria S.
9.   WAHAB, Johaira C.
****Nothing follows****

DFA ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST OF THE 2012 FSO EXAMINATIONS

Friday, 31 August 2012 10:44

The Board of Foreign Service Examinations would like to announce that the following candidates passed the Psychological Test portion of the 2012 FSO Examinations. They are now eligible to take the Oral Examinations which is scheduled on 10-11 October 2012:

CARANZO, Iris Vanessa
CAYMO, Andrea Christina Q.
DE GUZMAN, LV I.
HORNILLA, Miguel Carlo N.
PERPETUA, Mary Grace L.
LICAROS, Anna Theresa L.
SABERON, Anna Patricia L.
VIEJO, Lyza Maria S.
WAHAB, Johaira C.
***Nothing Follows***
Downloadable forms for the Oral Exams
a. Curriculum Vitae Form for the 2012 FSO Oral Examinations
b. Medical Certificate Form for the 2012 FSO Oral Examinations

DFA ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE WRITTEN TEST OF THE 2012 FSO EXAMINATION

Thursday, 05 July 2012 16:52

The Board of Foreign Service Examinations announces that the following eleven (11) examinees passed the written test portion of the 2012 FSO Examination which was held on 18-20 April 2012:
	1. CARANZO, IRIS VANESSA B. 2. CAYMO, ANDREA CHRISTINA Q. 3. DE GUZMAN, LV I. 4. GUBAC, LEO EDWARD C. 5. HORNILLA, MIGUEL CARLO N. 6. LICAROS, ANNA THERESA L. 7. PERPETUA, MARY GRACE L. 8. SABERON, ANNA PATRICIA L. 9. TORRALBA, MARY GRACE Y. 10. VIEJO, LYZA MARIA S. 11. WAHAB, JOHAIRA C.
These examinees are now eligible to advance to the next stage of the examination which is the Psychological Test. The Board of Foreign Service Examination Secretariat will directly communicate with the examinees with regard to the schedule and other details of the Psychological Test.

RESULTS OF THE PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW OF THE 2012 FSO EXAMINATIONS

Saturday, 14 April 2012 20:40

The Board of Foreign Service Examinations (BFSE) would like to announce that the following eighty-one (81) examinees passed the Preliminary Interview of the 2012 Foreign Service Officer Examination, held on 14 April 2012 at the DFA Building:
	1 ACOSTA, MYLHYN M. 2 ALCARAZ, ALPER JAMES G. 3 ALEJANDRINO, JONUEL DOMINGO B. 4 ANG, AISSA MARIE D. 5 ARAGON, FRANCIS JACOB O. 6 ARCIBAL, CHERYL M. 7 BACLIG, LAURITZ EUGENE L. 8 BAGONOC, RAE RECY B. 9 BAHENA, AARON M. 10 BAHJIN, MUIZZUDIN Y. 11 BALACANO, ANGELA LYSA L. 12 BALALENG, EMIL REY I. 13 BALLECER, JASPER JOSEPH C. 14 BASAS, RACHEL MARY ANNE A. 15 BAUTISTA, MARIA THERESA M. 16 BERGADO, ALEXANDRIA M. 17 BERIANA, CHARLENE A. 18 CABLING, MICHELLE F. 19 CAÑEZAL-LUMBATAN, FARAH C. 20 CARANZO, IRIS VANESSA B. 21 CAYMO, ANDREA CHRISTINA Q. 22 CHUA, JONATHAN ANDREW D. 23 CONCEPCION, JOEL M. 24 CRUZ, STEPHANIE ALEXIS A. 25 DE GUZMAN, LV I. 26 DELA CRUZ, HOSSANA P. 27 DIOSMA, BRYAN H. 28 ENDAYA, JASON L. 29 ENOJO, MARK LEINAD R. 30 FLORES, CATHERINE A. 31 FLORES, RAFAEL LUIS JR. G. 32 GUBAC, LEO EDWARD C. 33 HILARIO, PHILIP JEROME J. 34 HORNILLA, MIGUEL CARLO N. 35 JARASA, JHOANNA CRISTINA T. 36 LACONICO, MARBETH C. 37 LICAROS, ANNA THERESA L. 38 LOPEZ, LEMUEL C. 39 LU, ANNA VICTORIA M. 40 MAAÑO, CYRIL WENDY V. 41 MACABALES, EMEE I. 42 MACAPANGAL, RIECHEN B. 43 MALINAO, MARY KRISCHELLE C. 44 MALLARI, CLARISSE AEAEA B. 45 MANALO, PAUL ERIK D. 46 MERCADO, TRINA JOY S. 47 MORDEN, JOHANNA M. 48 NICOLAS, VERONICA CHARMAINE S. 49 OSORIO, ERWIN D. 50 PANGCOG, DON ALBERT PHILIPPE C. 51 PASIMIO, MIKAEL ANGELO S. 52 PERPETUA, MARY GRACE L. 53 PUNSALAN, LIANE MAY P. 54 RAMOS, ELIZABETH P. 55 RANARIO, MA. LORANIE C. 56 RAZON, JUDY B. 57 RECAMARA, JULIENNE MARIE C. 58 REYES, CHRISTIAN HOPE V. 59 REYES, MARIA KLARIDELLE A. 60 RILLERA, DENMARK M. 61 RODRIGUEZ, NOEL L. 62 SABERON, ANNA PATRICIA L. 63 SACLAG, DARYLL EDISONN D. 64 SAMONTE, JOHN PAUL T. 65 SIOSON, ERICA PAULA S. 66 TABAMO, DINZO BENEDICT S. 67 TAN, JOAN MELCAR T. 68 TEJERO, JUDEE ANN S. 69 TORRALBA, MARY GRACE Y. 70 TYSMANS, NASTASIA MIKHAILA L. 71 UY-TIOCO, THEODORE ERNEST JOSEPH S. 72 VICTORIOSO, LINO JR. P. 73 VIEJO, LYZA MARIA S. 74 VILLANUEVA-DESCALLAR, EMILY KRISTINE C. 75 VILLAPANDO, MARIMEL A. 76 WAHAB, JOHAIRA C. 77 YAP, SHARON BEAULAH V. 78 ZARRAGA, KAREN ANNE T. 79 ZUÑIGA, JOSEPH BRIAN R. 80 ZUÑIGA, PATRICIA LAUREN D. 81 ZURITA, PAOLO R.
These examinees are hereby eligible to take the Written Test portion of the 2012 FSO Examinations to be held from 18 to 20 April 2012 (Wednesday to Friday) at the Bulwagang Apolinario A. Mabini, Ground Floor, DFA Building.
WRITTEN TEST OF THE 2012 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER EXAMINATIONS 18, 19 and 20 April 2012 Bulwagang Apolinario A. Mabini Ground Floor Department of Foreign Affairs Pasay City
SCHEDULE
Date/Time Subject (Wednesday, 18 April 2012) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - English 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break 1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. - International Affairs (Thursday, 19 April 2012) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - Filipino 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break 1:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. - Philippine Conditions (Friday, 20 April 2012) 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. - World History 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch Break 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. - Foreign Language
(Note: You must report for the examination promptly at 7:30 a.m.)
REMINDER TO ALL QUALIFIED EXAMINEES OF THE WRITTEN TEST OF THE 2012 FSO EXAMINATION

	1	Please arrive at the Department of Foreign Affairs, on or before 7:00 a.m. on the first day of the examination and on or before 7:30 a.m. on the succeeding days of the exams. Examinees who arrive late on any day of the examinations will not be allowed to take the Written Test.
	2	Bring two (2) valid identification cards with your picture (company I.D., school I.D., Driver's license, passport and the like).
	3	Ball pens with black ink.
	4	Bring your own food (lunch, merienda and water) Note : Only light snacks (not crunchy) are allowed inside the examination room.
	5	There is NO PARKING of vehicles inside the premises of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
	6	Littering and Loitering is strictly prohibited in all areas of the Department.
	7	Cell Phones shall be turned-off before entering the examination room.
	8	SMOKING is strictly prohibited in all areas of the Department.
	9	SILENCE shall be observed while inside the examination room.
	10	Gate 1 of the Department of Foreign Affairs (along Roxas Boulevard) shall be the only entrance to be used.

2012 FSO EXAMINATIONS PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE 5TH Floor, DFA Main Bldg. 2330 Roxas Blvd., Pasay City 14-Apr-12

Thursday, 12 April 2012 10:58

NO.	NAME (SURNAME,FIRSTNAME,EXT. NAME,MIDDLE INITIAL)	TIME
1	ACOSTA, MYLHYN M.	10:52 - 11:14
2	ALCARAZ, ALPER JAMES G.	8:00 - 8:22
3	ALEJANDRINO, JONUEL DOMINGO B.	8:00 - 8:22
4	ANG, AISSA MARIE D.	8:00 - 8:22
5	ARAGON, FRANCIS JACOB O.	8:46 - 9:08
6	ARCIBAL, CHERYL M.	8:00 - 8:22
7	BACLIG, LAURITZ EUGENE L.	9:09 - 9:31
8	BAGONOC, RAE RECY B.	8:46 - 9:08
9	BAHENA, AARON M.	8:23 - 8:45
10	BAHJIN, AYESHA Y.	8:23 - 8:45
11	BAHJIN, MUIZZUDIN Y.	8:46 - 9:08
12	BALACANO, ANGELA LYSA L.	8:23 - 8:45
13	BALALENG, EMIL REY I.	9:32 - 9:54
14	BALLECER, JASPER JOSEPH C.	8:46 - 9:08
15	BANTA, MADELINE JANE T.	8:00 - 8:22
16	BASAS, RACHEL MARY ANNE A.	8:23 - 8:45
17	BAUTISTA, MARIA THERESA M.	8:46 - 9:08
18	BERGADO, ALEXANDRIA M.	8:23 - 8:45
19	BERIANA, CHARLENE A.	9:09 - 9:31
20	BRINGAS, MARIANNE I.	9:09 - 9:31
21	CABLING, MICHELLE F.	9:09 - 9:31
22	CAGAHASTIAN, DAVID RICARDO S.	10:06 - 10:28
23	CALUBAD, ALDWIN S.	10:29 - 10:51
24	CAÑEZAL-LUMBATAN, FARAH C.	16:56 - 17:18
25	CARANZO, IRIS VANESSA B.	9:32 - 9:54
26	CASACLANG, ROWELL G.	10:06 - 10:28
27	CAYMO, ANDREA CHRISTINA Q.	9:32 - 9:54
28	CHUA, JONATHAN ANDREW D.	11:15 - 11:37
29	CONCEPCION, JOEL M.	10:06 - 10:28
30	CRUZ, ERMIN JASON B.	10:06 - 10:28
31	CRUZ, JOSE RAFAEL S.	11:15 - 11:37
32	CRUZ, STEPHANIE ALEXIS A.	10:29 - 10:51
33	DE GUZMAN, LV I.	9:09 - 9:31
34	DEE, ANNIE ERIKA T.	10:29 - 10:51
35	DELA CRUZ, HOSSANA P.	10:29 - 10:51
36	DIANALAN, AMIRUDDIN IRSHAD NUR AL-AZAM T.	13:31 - 13:53
37	DIOSMA, BRYAN H.	11:15 - 11:37
38	ENDAYA, JASON L.	13:31 - 13:53
39	ENOJO, MARK LEINAD R.	10:52 - 11:14
40	ESCUSA, STEPHANIE GRACE U.	10:52 - 11:14
41	FLORES, CATHERINE A.	9:32 - 9:54
42	FLORES, RAFAEL LUIS JR. G.	13:54 - 14:16
43	GUBAC, LEO EDWARD C.	14:17 - 14:39
44	HILARIO, PHILIP JEROME J.	11:15 - 11:37
45	HORNILLA, MIGUEL CARLO N.	11:15 - 11:37
46	JARASA, JHOANNA CRISTINA T.	16:56 - 17:18
47	LACONICO, MARBETH C.	10:29 - 10:51
48	LICAROS, ANNA THERESA L.	10:52 - 11:14
49	LICERIO, EMAVEL M.	10:06 - 10:28
50	LOPEZ, LEMUEL C.	11:38 - 12:00
51	LU, ANNA VICTORIA M.	11:38 - 12:00
52	MAAÑO, CYRIL WENDY V.	11:38 - 12:00
53	MACABALES, EMEE I.	11:38 - 12:00
54	MACAPANGAL, RIECHEN B.	10:52 - 11:14
55	MALINAO, MARY KRISCHELLE C.	13:31 - 13:53
56	MALLARI, CLARISSE AEAEA B.	13:31 - 13:53
57	MANALO, PAUL ERIK D.	14:17 - 14:39
58	MERCADO, TRINA JOY S.	11:38 - 12:00
59	MORDEN, JOHANNA M.	13:31 - 13:53
60	NICOLAS, VERONICA CHARMAINE S.	13:54 - 14:16
61	OSORIO, ERWIN D.	13:54 - 14:16
62	PANGCOG, DON ALBERT PHILIPPE C.	15:03 - 15:35
63	PAREDES, JUSTIN LAYA C.	14:17 - 14:39
64	PASIMIO, MIKAEL ANGELO S.	15:03 - 15:35
65	PERPETUA, MARY GRACE L.	14:17 - 14:39
66	PUNSALAN, LIANE MAY P.	14:17 - 14:39
67	RAMOS, ELIZABETH P.	13:54 - 14:16
68	RANARIO, MA. LORANIE C.	14:40 - 15:02
69	RAZON, JUDY B.	13:54 - 14:16
70	RECAMARA, JULIENNE MARIE C.	14:40 - 15:02
71	REYES, CHRISTIAN HOPE V.	14:40 - 15:02
72	REYES, MARIA KLARIDELLE A.	14:40 - 15:02
73	RILLERA, DENMARK M.	15:03 - 15:35
74	RODRIGUEZ, NOEL L.	16:10 - 16:32
75	SABERON, ANNA PATRICIA L.	15:03 - 15:35
76	SACLAG, DARYLL EDISONN D.	15:03 - 15:35
77	SAMONTE, JOHN PAUL T.	16:33 - 16:55
78	SIOSON, ERICA PAULA S.	15:47 - 16:09
79	TABAMO, DINZO BENEDICT S.	16:56 - 17:18
80	TAN, JOAN MELCAR T.	15:47 - 16:09
81	TEJERO, JUDEE ANN S.	15:47 - 16:09
82	TORRALBA, MARY GRACE Y.	15:47 - 16:09
83	TORRES, FRANCIS RAMON B.	16:10 - 16:32
84	TYSMANS, NASTASIA MIKHAILA L.	14:40 - 15:02
85	UY-TIOCO, THEODORE ERNEST JOSEPH S.	16:10 - 16:32
86	VICTORIOSO, LINO JR. P.	16:10 - 16:32
87	VIEJO, LYZA MARIA S.	16:10 - 16:32
88	VILLANUEVA-DESCALLAR, EMILY KRISTINE C.	16:33 - 16:55
89	VILLAPANDO, MARIMEL A.	15:47 - 16:09
90	WAHAB, JOHAIRA C.	16:33 - 16:55
91	YAP, SHARON BEAULAH V.	16:33 - 16:55
92	ZARRAGA, KAREN ANNE T.	16:56 - 17:18
93	ZUÑIGA, JOSEPH BRIAN R.	16:56 - 17:18
94	ZUÑIGA, PATRICIA LAUREN D.	16:33 - 16:55
95	ZURITA, PAOLO R.	9:32- 9:54

Note: All qualified examinees of the 2012 FSO Preliminary Interview are required to report one (1) hour before the scheduled interview. Bring one (1) valid identification card with your picture (company I.D., school I.D., Driver’s license, passport and the like).

DFA ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST (TOEFL iBT)

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 15:08

The Board of Foreign Service Examinations would like to announce the five (5) examinees who passed the English Proficiency Test (TOEFL iBT) allowed for qualified DFA Employees:
	1. Bahjin, Ayesha Y. 2. Bahjin, Muizzuddin Y. 3. Dela Cruz, Hossana 4. Ramos, Elizabeth P. 5. Razon, Judy B. *** nothing follows***
These examinees who qualified to take the EPT (TOEFL iBT) have fully met the criteria set forth by the BFSE for DFA and FSI personnel who: a) are holders of regular items; b) have three (3) years of Very Satisfactory performance ratings; and c) have earned Professional Grade Civil Service Eligibility or its equivalent under PD 907.
The above-named applicants are instructed to submit to the BFSE Secretariat Office four (4) sets of accomplished Curriculum Vitae form w/ 2" x 2" photo (please use 8.5" x 13" bond paper) on or before 5:00 pm of 10 April 2012 to be able to proceed to the Preliminary Interview of the 2012 FSO Examinations on 14 April 2012.
A copy of the *curriculum vitae* *form* may be downloaded from the DFA website. The BFSE Secretariat will only accept accomplished forms following the prescribed format.

DFA ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF THE 2012 FSO QUALIFYING TEST

Thursday, 29 March 2012 18:01