The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to New Zealand (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Nuweba Selandiya; Māori: He karere o te Repupiripia o te Piripīni ki Aotearoa) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in New Zealand. 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 governor-general and the government of New Zealand. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy in Wellington, the country's capital.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to New Zealand Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Nuweba Selandiya He karere o te Repupiripia o te Piripīni ki Aotearoa | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Wellington | |
| Style | His/Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nominator | President of the Philippines |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Pacifico G. Evangelista[1] |
| Formation | October 9, 1976[1] |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, Wellington |
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The Philippine ambassador to New Zealand is also accredited as a non-resident ambassador to the countries of Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, and Tonga.
Heads of mission
editAmbassadors
edit| Head of mission | Tenure | Note(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifico G. Evangelista | 1976–1986 | Credentials were presented to Sir Denis Blundell on November 17, 1976. He served as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Wellington from May 1981 until March 31, 1986, when he retired from serving in the diplomatic service. | ||
| Eduardo J. Montilla | 1986–1990 | |||
| Ernesto V. Llamas | 1990–1993 | |||
| Vesta R. Cuyugan | 1993–1996 | |||
| Alicia C. Ramos | 1996–2002 | |||
| Francisco F. Santos | 2002–2003 | |||
| Bienvenido V. Tejano | 2005–2010 | |||
| Virginia H. Benavidez | 2011–2015 | Credentials were presented to Jerry Mateparae (Governor-General of New Zealand) on September 15, 2011;[2] Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi (Head of State of Samoa) on November 13, 2012;[3] Ratu Epeli Nailatikau (President of Fiji) on September 10, 2013;[4] and Tupou VI (King of Tonga) on November 6, 2013.[5] | ||
| Jesus S. Domingo | 2016–2022 | Credentials were presented to Jerry Mateparae (Governor-General of New Zealand) on April 20, 2016[6] and Tupou VI (King of Tonga) on June 19, 2017.[7] | ||
| Kira Christianne D. Azucena | 2023– | Appointment confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on February 23, 2023.[8] Credentials were presented to Cindy Kiro (Governor-General of New Zealand) on June 13, 2023.[9] | ||
| Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Wellington[1] | ||||
Chargés d’affaires
edit| Head of mission | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Lolita B. Capco | October 2003 – July 2005 |
| Giovanni E. Palec | October 2010 – August 2011 |
| Querobine D. Laccay | June 2022 – June 2023 |
| Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Wellington[1] | |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Brief History of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand, and its mission". Embassy of the Philippines, Wellington. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Credentials Ceremony - 15 September 2011". Governor-General of New Zealand. September 15, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "PHL Ambassador presents credentials to Samoan Head of State". Official Gazette (Philippines) (Press release). November 27, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "PHL AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO FIJI PRESIDENT". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). September 18, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez presents her credentials to the head of state of the Kingdom of Tonga". Embassy of the Philippines, Wellington. December 7, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "PHL AMBASSADOR TO NEW ZEALAND PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF NEW ZEALAND". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). May 6, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ "Ambassador Domingo Presents His Credentials to the Head of State of the Kingdom of Tonga". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). July 27, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ Bordey, Hana (February 23, 2023). "CA OKs appointments of PH envoy to New Zealand, 14 DFA execs". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "June 2023 Credentials at Government House Wellington". Governor-General of New Zealand. June 13, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2024.