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No. 7157) and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987 , announces the conduct of the 2025 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER ( FSO) EXAMINATIONS to recruit candidates for appointment to the position of Foreign Service Officer, Class IV.  \nApplicants for the examination must be knowledgeable in the economic, political, and social conditions of the Philippines, and must possess not only facility in oral and written communications, but also the traits essential to the performance of the duties of a Foreign Service Officer. Furthermore, they must be willing and able to accept assignments to any Post where their services may be required.  \nApplicants are advised to check their eligibility and to ensure that they meet all the 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.  \nDUTIES OF A FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER  \nThe duties of a Foreign Service Officer include: gathering information, analyzing and reporting on 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 government agencies as may be required ; assisting in the preparation and conduct of international conferences; managing and supervising personnel; 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; facilitating the flow of trade, foreign investments, and tourism to the Philippines; performing consular functions; and representing the Philippines in various international fora.  \nFOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER EXAMINATION ( FSOE)  \nThe FSO Examination is composed of four (4) parts:  \n( 1) Qualifying Test ;  \n(2) Written Test ;  \n(3) Psychological Test ; and  \n(4) Oral Test.  \nI. Qualifying Test – 26 January 2025 (Sunday)  \nThe Qualifying Test covers ( 1) Verbal Ability; (2) Analytical Ability; (3) Numerical Ability; and (4) Managerial Ability.  \nIt shall be held at testing centers1 in Bacolod City, Baguio City, Cagayan de Oro City, Calasiao-Pangasinan, Cebu City, Davao City, General Santos City, Iloilo City, Lipa City, Legazpi City, Lucena City, Metro Manila, Palo-Leyte, Puerto Princesa City, Tuguegarao City, San Fernando City ( La Union) , City of San Fernando ( Pampanga) , and Zamboanga City.  \nCandidates must obtain a passing grade of at least 80% in the Qualifying Test to qualify for the Preliminary Interview.  \nExaminees who pass the Qualifying Test shall not be allowed to defer in taking the Written Test.  \nN.B Examinees who passed the Qualifying Test after October 2013 are no longer required to retake the said Test, pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 1302397 dated 29 October 2013.  \nII. Written Test-Date to be announced  \nThe Written Test is composed of six subjects with the corresponding weights, namely: English (20%) , Filipino (5%) , Philippine Economic, Political, and Cultural Conditions (30%) , International Affairs (30%) , World History ( 10%) , Foreign Language ( Bahasa Indonesia, Chinese, French, German, Japanese or Spanish) (5%) .  \nCandidates must obtain a cumulative rating of at least 75% in the Written Test to qualify for the Psychological Test.  \nExaminees who pass the Written Test shall not be allowed to defer in taking the Psychological Test.  \nIII. Psychological Test-Date to be announced  \nThe Psychological Test shall be held in Metro Manila after the results of the Written Test are released.","cbCain6y9U5bc5X7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCain6y9U5bc5X7","pdf",2108910,15,"English","# 2025 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS\n## Duties of a Foreign Service Officer\n## Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE)\n## I. Qualifying Test\n## II. 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