IRFS 142

PROTOCOL
COURSE SYLLABUS
1ST SEMESTER
INSTRUCTOR: SHEIDA S. HENRY
Office:

Phone:
E-mail:
Class Hours:

Cebu City Sangguniang Panlungsod

2nd Floor Legislative Building
MC Briones St. Cebu City
09323417836/2661355
idahenry@gmail.com
6:00 pm 7:30 pm Tuesday and Thursday

Aims:
This course focuses in giving students knowledge in diplomatic protocol on
matters involving international relations.
Emphasis is given in the
importance of protocol in diplomatic relations of the Philippines with other
countries.

Learning Outcomes and competences:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Apply knowledge of rules of etiquette.

Understand key concepts relating to the role and importance of
diplomatic protocol in international relations.
Organize actions involving diplomatic protocol.
Familiarize with the norms adopted in countries in the field foreign
affairs.

Course Contents:
Part I
1. Basic Etiquette
2. History of Protocol
3. The Department of Foreign Affairs
a. Organization/Divisions
b. Duties and Functions of Office of Protocol
4. Precedence
i. The General Order of Precedence in the Philippines
ii. Precedence in Signing Treaties
iii. Precedence in International Organizations
iv. Precedence among Diplomatic Representatives
v. Precedence among Heads of Diplomatic Missions
vi. Precedence of Ranking Officials of Host Country over
Foreign Ambassadors
vii. Precedence Among Foreign Service Officers

viii. Precedence of Officers in the Philippine Foreign Service

ix. Practical Application of Protocol of Precedence
x. Practical Application of Precedence
5. Titles and Forms of Address Information
a. Introductions
b. Addressing Officials
i. Officials from the National Government
ii. Officials from the Local Government
iii. Diplomats and International Representatives of the
Philippines
iv. Officials from Different Countries and International
Organizations
v. Members of the Armed Service of the Philippines
vi. Religious Officials
6. Calls and Social Functions
a. Calls
b. Name Cards
c. Social Functions
7. Hosting Social Events
a. Reception Line
b. Table Seating
i. Order of Precedence
ii. Guest Placements at Tables
iii. Table Seating Diagram Outline
c. Toast
d. Formal Dinner
8. Organizing Official Functions
a. Organizing Official Entertaining and Private Parties
b. Hosting Official Visits and Conferences
9. Official Visits with the President
a. Types of Visit
b. Planning a Visit
c. Arrival
10.
Conduct of Gift Giving
11.
Flag Protocol
a. Republic Act 8491 AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE CODE OF THE
NATIONAL FLAG, ANTHEM, MOTTO, COAT-OF-ARMS AND OTHER
HERALDIC ITEMS AND DEVICES OF THE PHILIPPINES.
b. Flag Diagram Outlines
12.
Protocol on Monuments Honoring National Heroes
13.
Executive Order No. 236 (Honors Code of the Philippines)
14.
Executive Order No. 236 (Honors Code of the Philippines)
15.
Ceremonies
a. Philippine Presidential Inauguration
b. State and Official Funerals
c. Awards and Decorations
i. Guidelines for wearing decorations
16.
Social Protocol on the Internet
Part II
Conduct of Diplomacy
1. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961
2. Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963
3. Assumption of Charge

a. Assumption of Charge of Diplomatic Missions

i. Agreation and Agreement
ii. Documents for the Ambassador
iii. Preparations Prior to Departure
iv. Preliminaries for Presentation of Credentials
v. Ceremony in the Presentation of Credentials
vi. Entry Upon Official Day
vii. Official Calls Upon Entry to Duty
viii. Subordinate Diplomatic Officers
ix. Preparations before Departure of Other Diplomatic Officers
x. Calls for Subordinate Officers
b. Assumption of Charge of Consular Establishments
i. Need for Authority of Receiving Government
ii. Commission on Exequator
iii. Provisional Recognition
iv. Preparation for Duty and Official Calls
4. Procedures for Incoming and Outgoing Foreign Ambassadors to the
Philippines and Presentation of Credentials
a. Procedures for Incoming Ambassadors
b. Procedures for Outgoing Ambassadors
5. Procedures for Presentation of Credentials
Part III
Diplomatic Protocol with Foreign Countries
1. Argentina
2. Australia
3. Brazil
4. Brunei Darussalam
5. Canada
6. Chile
7. Peoples Republic of China
8. France
9. Germany
10.
Indonesia
11.
Italy
12.
Japan
13.
Republic of Korea
14.
Malaysia
15.
Mexico
16.
New Zealand
17.
Papau New Guinea
18.
Peru
19.
Russia
20.
Saudi Arabi
21.
Singapore
22.
Spain
23.
Chinese Taipei
24.
Thailand
25.
The United States
26.
Vietnam

REFERENCES
Procedures for Incoming and Outgoing Ambassadors and Presentation
of Credentials.
Office of Protocol and State Visits, Department Foreign Affairs. Pasay City, 5
May 2006
Executive Order No. 236: Establishing the Honors Code of the Philippines to
Create an Order of Precedence of Honors Conferred and other Purposes.
Republic Act No. 8491. An Act Prescribing the Code of the National Flag,
Anthem,Motto, Coat of Arms and other Heraldic Items and Devices of the
Philippines.
Guide to Global VIPS
Robert Lim Joseph
January 2013
Carlos P. Romulo School of Diplomacy. Handbook on Protocol, Social Graces
and Etiquette: FSI Instructional Manual No. 2. Department of Foreign Affairs,
Manila 2009
United States Protocol: The Guide to Official Diplomatic Etiquette
Ambassador Mary Mell French 2010
Protocol for the Modern Diplomat. Foreign Service Institute. U.S. Department
of State. 2011