Benilde School of Diplomacy and Governance

BusinessMirror
June 4, 2026
Envoys & Expats; Page B5

Josue Raphael J. Cortez, former faculty member and Diplomacy and International Affairs Program Practicum Coordinator of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) School of Diplomacy and Governance (SDG), shared how the country's ASEAN chairship may have taken a sudden detour amid the tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.

Thank you, BusinessMirror, for the feature!

📢 𝗦𝗗𝗚 𝗢𝗝𝗧 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗠 𝟭, 𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳

Attention SDG students who will be enrolling in 𝗗𝗜𝗔-𝗢𝗝𝗧, 𝗚𝗢𝗩-𝗢𝗝𝗧, or 𝗖𝗗𝗔-𝗢𝗝𝗧 next term!

Join the SDG OJT Orientation for Term 1, AY 2026-2027 to learn important guidelines, requirements, and procedures for your upcoming internship.

📅 Date: June 19, 2026 (Friday)
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: R206, Atrium Campus

✅ 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 for all SDG students who will take their internship course in Term 1, AY 2026-2027.

📲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 by scanning the QR code or accessing the registration link provided.

❗️Students who are unable to attend due to a valid and excusable reason must submit a letter signed by their parent/guardian addressed to their OJT Coordinator.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎓✨

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐏𝐒𝐏𝐀)! 💚✨
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Last 21 May 2026, at the Ideation Hall of The Atrium @ Benilde, the Philippine Society for Public Administration (PSPA), in partnership with the Benilde School of Diplomacy and Governance, held the book launch and public forum entitled, “Navigating Governance in the Philippines in this Time of Challenges, Cataclysm, and Crisis.” 📚

The forum highlighted the importance of navigating governance in the Philippine context and reflected on the current realities, challenges, and crises shaping Philippine Public Administration today. 🇵🇭 The event also served as a meaningful platform for discourse among scholars, practitioners, and members of the academic community on the evolving landscape of governance and public service.

We extend our warmest congratulations to the authors on the successful launch of the publication: 🎉

• Professor Alex B. Brillantes Jr.
• Dr. Danilo de la Rosa Reyes
• Dr. Gary G. Ador Dionisio
• Dr. Helario T. Caminero
• Dr. Alfredo D. Derecho
• Dep. Sec-Gen. Sofonias Ponyong P. Gabonada, Jr.
• Dr. Roselle A. Jardin
• Dean Sonia Fontanilla-Pimentel
• Dr. Joan Tomas-Ruiz
• Mr. Karl Emmanuel V. Ruiz
• Dr. Ederson de los Trino Tapia

May this publication continue to inspire meaningful conversations and contribute to strengthening governance and public administration in the Philippines. ✨

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🇮🇹 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲-𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 (𝐈 𝐀𝐂𝐓) 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 (Part 2) 🇮🇹
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We’re excited to share highlights from the first-ever 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲-𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 (𝐈 𝐀𝐂𝐓) 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 🇮🇹 🌏🔋🍃💨🤝💡in the Philippines, held last 23 May 2026 at the Ideation Hall, Atrium @ Benilde.

Organized in partnership with 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚–𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑨𝒔𝒊𝒂 (𝒀4𝑬-𝑺𝑬𝑨) and the 𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑰𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔, the workshop brought together students, young professionals, and aspiring changemakers aged 18 to 30 for a day of conversations, collaboration, and learning about climate action, sustainability, and the future of energy.

More than just a workshop, the event became a space for young people to exchange ideas, connect with experts and fellow advocates, and explore how they can contribute to creating more sustainable and resilient communities.

A huge thank you to our partners, fellow organizers, speakers, and participants for making this experience both meaningful and memorable. We look forward to creating more opportunities where young people can learn, lead, and make an impact together.
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1 day left until Regular Registration ends! ⌛

The doors to BenildeMAM are about to close for the Regular Registration—have you secured your seat yet? This is your final chance to be part of a conference where meaningful discussion drives collaboration and delegates are empowered to make a difference.

Last call to come aboard, delegates—the voyage begins soon. ⚓

Click the link below or scan the QR code below to register! 📝
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSFlu1oiDCzuE9wJvgbDU1p5_4-ySRP_c0VHRiduTG0Z5rjg/viewform

Email [email protected] for payment inquiries, and [email protected] for concerns on council or country assignments.

To keep you posted, navigate us through our online platforms 📲
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Written by Abigail Vergara
Art by Mabel Altomea

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕! 🌾

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2nd Session of the 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘍𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘬.

One insight we carry forward: policy should be made 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 people, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 people. Participation cannot end with consultation, it must 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Here’s to continuing the work of building systems that listen, include, and act with the communities they serve! ⚖

18-year-old De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) Diplomacy and International Affairs (DIA) student Datu Jamsheed Hisham Bandila grew up in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), where he became familiar with the misconceptions often attached to his hometown. While many people know Bangsamoro through stories of conflict, he grew up seeing a different reality, one defined by resilience, community, and hope. Those experiences inspired him to become an advocate for his roots and the stories that deserve to be heard beyond the region.

Recently, he had the opportunity to bring that mission to an international audience through the International Project Programme of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) in partnership with Ureka Education. Together with fellow students from Benilde School of Diplomacy and Governance (SDG) and youth leaders from different countries, he traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, for a learning experience that ultimately became something more personal.

Read the full article here.

Thank you, Manila Bulletin, for the feature!

Carrying Bangsamoro to the world stage For many young people, introducing themselves is as simple as stating their name and where they come from. For 18-year-old Datu Jamsheed Hisham Bandila, it...

The Benilde School of Diplomacy and Governance joins the nation in praying for the people of General Santos City and the entire Mindanao region affected by today's earthquake.

May those who have lost loved ones find comfort, the injured find healing, and the displaced find strength in the compassion and solidarity of our communities. We also salute the bravery and dedication of all first responders, volunteers, and humanitarian workers serving on the front lines.

"Gary G. Ador Dionisio, dean of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB)’s School of Diplomacy and Governance (SDG), said the Philippines is unlikely to challenge regional manufacturing powerhouses such as Hanoi, Jakarta and Bangkok. However, Manila can carve out a competitive niche in semiconductors, electronics, advanced services, logistics and other industries tied to trusted regional supply chains.

'For the Philippines, this creates a meaningful opening to position itself not merely as an alternative location, but as a reliable and strategic partner in Japan’s long-term economic and geopolitical architecture,' he said via Facebook Messenger.

The government’s efforts to develop the Luzon Economic Corridor could further strengthen the country’s role in regional production networks, particularly as economic security becomes a more prominent consideration for multinational corporations, Mr. Ador Dionisio noted."

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Partnership with Japan may lift Philippines’ investment appeal but structural gaps persist - BusinessWorld Online PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s move to deepen ties with Japan could help position the Philippines to capture a bigger share of investment flows reshaping Asia’s supply chains, analysts said.