The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Argentine Republic (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Republika ng Argentina; Spanish: Embajador de la República de Filipinas en República Argentina) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in Argentina. 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 president and government of Argentina. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy located in Buenos Aires, the capital of the country.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Argentine Republic Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Republika ng Argentina Embajador de la República de Filipinas en República Argentina | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
 Incumbent since March 7, 2023Grace T. Cruz-Fabella | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Buenos Aires | |
| Style | His/Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Nominator | Secretary of Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder |
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| Formation | April 4, 1949 |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, Buenos Aires |
This ambassador post is also accredited as a non-resident ambassador to the countries of Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Heads of mission
edit| Head of mission | Tenure | Note(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narciso Ramos | April 4, 1949 – 1952 | He would later serve as the ambassador of India and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs from 1965 to 1968. | ||
| Pedro Gil | November 1956 – March 1962 | Initially served as Minister Plenipotentiary until 1960 when the legation elevated into an embassy. Credentials were presented on 8 September 1960.[2] | ||
| Luis Moreno Salcedo | 1962–1964 | He would later serve as ambassador to numerous European countries including France and the former Soviet Union, as well as the permanent representative to the United Nations. | ||
| Tomas G. de Castro | Unknown | |||
| Pelayo F. Llamas | September 1976 – June 1981 | |||
| Trinidad Q. Alconcel | February 1984 – February 1986 | |||
| Sime D. Hidalgo | September 1986 – July 1992 | |||
| Carlos Alberto O. Villa Abrille | April 1993 – February 2002 | |||
| George B. Reyes | May 2002 – April 2006 | |||
| Rey A. Carandang | January 2009 – 2014 | |||
| Ma. Amelita C. Aquino | 2014 – 2017 | |||
| Linglingay F. Lacanlale | August 2018 – June 30, 2022 | Credentials were presented to Argentine President Mauricio Macri on 21 August 2018, and to Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez on 4 June 2019.[3][4] | ||
| Grace T. Cruz-Fabella | March 7, 2023 – present | Credentials were presented to Argentine President Alberto Fernández on 7 March 2023.[5] | ||
| Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Buenos Aires[1] | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "La Embajada y Su Administración" [The Embassy and Its Administration]. Embassy of the Philippines, Buenos Aires (in Spanish). April 2, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "Official Month in Review: November 16 – November 30, 1956". Official Gazette. November 30, 1956. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
Meanwhile, Vice-President Carlos P. Garcia, concurrently secretary of foreign affairs, inducted Pedro Gil of Manila as Philippine Minister to Argentina. Held at Malacañang, the induction was witnessed by top government officials, friends, and relatives of the new minister.
- ^ "Improved Bilateral Relations Seen as PH Ambassador Presents Credentials to Argentine President". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). September 5, 2018. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "PH Envoy Presents Credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador to Paraguay". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). June 15, 2019. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
- ^ "NEW PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO ARGENTINA PRESENTS COPIES OF HER CREDENTIALS". Embassy of the Philippines, Buenos Aires. March 15, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2023.