The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Lebanon (Filipino: Sugo ng Pilipinas sa Lebanon; Arabic: سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى الجمهورية اللبنانية : safir jumhuriat alfilibiyn ladaa aljumhuriat allubnania; French: Ambassadeur de la République des Philippines auprès de la République du Liban) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the Republic of Lebanon. 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 Lebanon. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Lebanon Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Lebanon سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى الجمهورية اللبنانية Ambassadeur de la République des Philippines auprès de la République du Liban | |
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 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Beirut | |
| Style | His/Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nominator | President of the Philippines |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Paul Awad (honorary consul)[2] Fortunato D. Oblena (ambassador)[2] |
| Formation | 1955 (honorary consul) October 24, 1996 (ambassador) |
| Final holder | Nabil Sinno (honorary consul) |
| Website | Embassy of the Philippines, Beirut |
List of representatives
editHonorary consuls and consuls-general
edit| Head of mission | Tenure | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Awad | 1955−1975 | [2] |
| Ghaith Khoury | 1975−1984 | [2] |
| Nicolas Baida | 1984−1992 | [2] |
| Nabil Sinno | 1989−1996 | [2] |
Ambassadors
edit| Head of mission | Tenure | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Fortunato D. Oblena | 1996−2003 | He previously served as the ambassador to the United Arab Emirates from 1989 to 1994.[2] |
| Ramoncito S. Mariño | 2003−2004 | [2] |
| Al Francis C. Bichara | February − December 2006 | [2] |
| Gilberto G.B. Asuque | 2009−2011 | [2] |
| Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz | 2011−2016 | [2] |
| Bernardita Catalla | 2017−2020 | Credentials were presented on January 4, 2018.[3] Died in office on April 2, 2020, due to COVID-19.[4][2] |
| Raymond R. Balatbat | 2021−present | Credentials were presented on June 9, 2021.[1][2][5] |
See also
editNotes and references
edit- ^ a b "AMBASSADOR RAYMOND BALATBAT PRESENTS LETTERS OF CREDENCE TO LEBANESE PRESIDENT" (Press release). Embassy of the Philippines, Beirut. June 9, 2021. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "The Embassy". Embassy of the Philippines, Beirut. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
- ^ "PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO LEBANON PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF LEBANON" (Press release). Embassy of the Philippines, Beirut. January 10, 2018. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Christia Marie (April 2, 2020). "PH Ambassador to Lebanon succumbs to COVID-19". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ Ramos, Christia Marie (December 16, 2020). "CA confirms nominations of 2 PH ambassadors". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 29, 2021.