The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Norway (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Kaharian ng Noruwega) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in Norway. 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 Kingdom of Norway. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy at Nedre Vollgate 8, Oslo, Norway. This diplomatic post is also accredited as a non-resident ambassador to the country of Iceland.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Norway Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Kaharian ng Noruwega | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Oslo | |
| Style | His Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Oslo, Norway |
| Nominator | Secretary of Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Victoria S. Bataclan[2] |
| Formation | April 30, 2007 |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, Oslo |
Although the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on March 2, 1948, this diplomatic post and the resident embassy were established on April 30, 2007, almost 60 years as a non-resident accreditation from the embassies in London and Stockholm.[2]
List of heads of mission
edit| Head of mission | Tenure | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria S. Bataclan | May 2007 – January 2009 | |
| Elizabeth P. Buensuceso | January 2009 – September 2011 | |
| Bayani S. Mercado | September 2011 – 2017 | |
| Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia | 2017 – January 2021 | |
| Enrico T. Fos | December 2, 2021 – present | Appointment confirmed by the Commission of Appointments on September 1, 2021.[3] Credentials were presented on December 2, 2021.[1] |
| Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Oslo[2] | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "New ambassadors from the Philippines, Canada, Nigeria and Mongolia" (Press release). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Norway). December 3, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c "The Embassy". Embassy of the Philippines, Oslo. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Mateo, Janvic (September 5, 2021). "8 ambassadors, 12 other DFA officials confirmed". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 28, 2024.