List of ambassadors of the Philippines to the United Kingdom
The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Kingdom (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Reyno Unido ng Dakilang Britanya at Hilagang Irlanda), known formally in the United Kingdom as the ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Court of St James's, is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the United Kingdom. As head of the Philippines' diplomatic mission there, the ambassador is the official representative of the president and the government of the Philippines to the king and government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy at 6-11 Suffolk Street, London, United Kingdom. The Philippine ambassador to the United Kingdom is also accredited as non-resident ambassador to the Republic of Ireland.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Kingdom Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Reyno Unido ng Dakilang Britanya at Hilagang Irlanda | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, London | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | 6-11 Suffolk Street, London, United Kingdom |
| Nominator | Secretary of Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Don Ramón J. Fernandez |
| Formation | July 4, 1946 |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, London |
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The position is currently held by former Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. since August 30, 2022.[1]
History
editThe diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the United Kingdom was established on July 4, 1946, after the British government recognized the independence of the Philippines from its 48-year colonial rule by the United States. The two countries were previously fought on the same side under the Allied Powers during the Second World War.
List of ambassadors to the United Kingdom (1946–present)
edit| Ambassador | Tenure | British monarch | British prime minister | Philippine president | Note(s) |
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| Don Ramón J. Fernandez | 1946–1949 | George VI | Clement Attlee | Manuel Roxas Elpidio Quirino |
First and only Minister Plenipotentiary.[2] |
| José E. Romero | 1949–1953 | George VI Elizabeth II |
Clement Attlee Winston Churchill |
Elpidio Quirino Ramon Magsaysay |
First Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.[2][3][4] |
| León María Guerrero III | 1954–1962 | Elizabeth II | Winston Churchill Anthony Eden Harold Macmillan |
Ramon Magsaysay Carlos P. Garcia |
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| Melquiades J. Gamboa | 1962–1963 | Harold Macmillan | Diosdado Macapagal | ||
| Marcial P. Lichauco | 1963–1966 | Harold Macmillan Alec Douglas-Home Harold Wilson |
Diosdado Macapagal Ferdinand Marcos |
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| Narciso G. Reyes | 1966–1970 | Harold Wilson | Ferdinand Marcos | He would later serve as Secretary General of the ASEAN from 1980 to 1982. | |
| Jaime Zóbel de Ayala | 1970–1975 | Edward Heath Harold Wilson |
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| José Manuel Stilianopoulos | 1977–1982 | James Callaghan Margaret Thatcher |
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| Jose Vicente Cruz | 1982–1985 | Margaret Thatcher | |||
| Juan T. Quimson | 1986–1988 | Ferdinand Marcos Corazon Aquino |
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| Tomas T. Syquia | 1989–1990 | Corazon Aquino Fidel V. Ramos |
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| Manuel T. Yan | 1991–1992 | John Major | |||
| Jesus P. Tambunting | 1993–1998 | John Major Tony Blair |
Fidel V. Ramos | ||
| Maria Rowena Mendoza Sánchez | 1998 | Tony Blair | Joseph Estrada | [5] | |
| Cesar B. Bautista | 1999–2003 | Joseph Estrada Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
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| Edgardo B. Espiritu | 2003–2009 | Tony Blair Gordon Brown |
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo | ||
| Antonio M. Lagdameo | 2009–2010 | Gordon Brown David Cameron |
First term. | ||
| Reynaldo A. Catapang | 2010–2011 | David Cameron Theresa May |
Benigno Aquino III | [5] | |
| Enrique A. Manalo[6] | 2011–2016 | Credentials were presented to Her Majesty the Queen on December 14, 2011.[7] He would later be appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations in 2020,[8] and as Secretary of Foreign Affairs in 2017 (in ad-interim capacity)[9] and again in 2022 (in full capacity).[10] | |||
| Evan P. Garcia | 2016–2017 | Theresa May Boris Johnson |
Rodrigo Duterte | ||
| Antonio M. Lagdameo | 2017–2022 | Second term. Credentials were presented to Her Majesty the Queen on March 8, 2017.[11] He would later be appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations on July 7, 2022.[12] | |||
| Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. | 2022–present | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Boris Johnson Liz Truss Rishi Sunak Keir Starmer |
Bongbong Marcos | Appointed by President Marcos Jr. on August 30, 2022. Credentials were presented to His Majesty the King on May 16, 2023.[1][13][14] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Domingo, Katrina (September 4, 2022). "Ex-DFA chief Locsin is new Philippine ambassador to UK". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Appointments and Designations: August, 1949 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ^ "Official Month in Review: September 1949 | GOVPH". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
- ^ Steinberg, S.H., ed. (1950). The Statesman's Year-Book: Statistical and Historical Annual of the States of the World for the Year 1950 (87, illustrated ed.). London: Macmillan and Co, Limited. p. 1309.
- ^ a b Served as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim
- ^ "CA confirms Foreign Affairs Secretary Del Rosario, 22 new ambassadors, 39 officers". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. May 31, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ Gutierrez, Jomel Anthony V. (December 14, 2011). "New PH envoy vows stronger ties with UK". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
- ^ Mendez, Christina. "Duterte names new envoy to UN, other appointees". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
- ^ Corales, Nestor (9 March 2017). "Enrique Manalo named acting Foreign Secretary after Yasay rejection". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- ^ "Marcos appoints career diplomat as foreign affairs chief". CNN Philippines. July 1, 2022. Archived from the original on July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ "Get to know the Ambassador: H.E. Antonio Manuel R. Lagdameo | GOVPH". Embassy of the Philippines in London. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
- ^ Flores, Helen. "Lagdameo named envoy to UN; Cua heads PCSO". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ "King Charles III hopes to visit Manila soon – PH envoy". CNN Philippines. May 18, 2023. Archived from the original on June 28, 2023. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ Domingo, Katrina (May 18, 2023). "King Charles III wants to go to PH: Locsin". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 28, 2023.