Representing the Department of Foreign Affairs, Undersecretary for Administration Maria Theresa Dizon-De Vega described the program as an investment in the future of foreign service. She urged the co-learners to serve with integrity, excellence, and unwavering commitment as stewards of public trust in a rapidly changing global landscape.

The ceremony also featured reflections from Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies Foreign Affairs Research Specialist Jaecian Onoh Cesar, Office of European Affairs Principal Assistant and Foreign Service Officer IV John Dominic Chua, and Human Resources Management Office Principal Assistant and Foreign Service Officer IV Marikris De Guzman-Cruz. They expressed their appreciation for the opportunity, noting that  the program not only deepened their understanding of the Philippine administrative system but also helped them to grow as individuals–reminding them that “being a good diplomat is about who we are, not just what we do.”