Manila, Sept. 11 -- Filipinos aspiring to be diplomats may start submitting their applications for the 2027 Foreign Service Officer Examinations (FSOE) on Sept. 16.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it will open the application window for the anticipated test between Sept. 16 and Oct. 30.

Applicants who will pass the series of examinations, beginning with the qualifying test on Jan. 24, 2027, will be eligible for the position of Foreign Service Officer (FSO), Class IV.

The duties of an FSO 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...