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MANILA - The Asian Social Institute (ASI) in Manila celebrates its 60th Rose Diamond Jubilee and its foundation until October 2023 with the theme "ASI @60, Celebrating Integrity of Creation." ASI was founded by the late Rev. Fr. Dr. Francis Senden, CICM (1916-1973) with the blessings of the late Rufino Cardinal Santos D.D. in June 1962. ASI President Emerita Dr. Mina Ramirez said Oct. 4 is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Fr. Francis Senden, the reason we fondly call him "Francis of ASI". October is also the month of a favorite saint of ASI, St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Thus, October is a significant month for ASI. ASI is a graduate and postgraduate school of social science catering, particularly to Asian students. It aims to form and train leaders in Asia to facilitate the self-empowerment of grassroots leaders to imbue them with the values and principles of Christian social teachings respect for the integrity of creation of which human