The ambassador of the Philippines to Turkey (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Turkiya; Turkish: Filipinler Cumhuriyeti'nin Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Büyükelçisi) is an officer of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and the head of the Embassy of the Philippines to the Republic of Turkey. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Türkiye Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Turkiya Filipinler Cumhuriyeti'nin Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Büyükelçisi | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Ankara | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Ankara, Turkey |
| Nominator | Secretary of Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Bonifacio P. Arribas[2] |
| Formation | October 30, 1991 |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, Ankara |
Prior to the post's formation in October 1991, the Philippines and Turkey have exchanged their ambassadors through non-resident embassies. In 1990, the Turkish government established a resident embassy in Manila, and one year later, the Philippine government also established its resident embassy in Ankara.[2]
List of representatives
edit| Head of mission | Tenure | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Bonifacio P. Arribas | 1991–1994 | |
| Minerva Jean A. Falcon | 1994–1996 | |
| Jose Lino B. Guerrero | 1997–1999 | |
| Ofelia B. Castaño | 1999–2005 | |
| Bahnarim A. Guinomia | 2006–2009 | |
| Pedro O. Chan | 2009–2011 | |
| Marilyn J. Alarilla | 2011–2013 | |
| Maria Rowena M. Sanchez | 2013–2018 | Credentials were presented on 23 December 2013.[2][3] |
| Raul S. Hernandez | 2019–2020 | Credentials were presented on 22 August 2019.[2][4] |
| Maria Elena P. Algabre | 2021–2023 | Credentials were presented on 1 September 2021.[5] |
| Henry S. Bensurto Jr. | 2023–present | Appointed by Bongbong Marcos on 24 March 2023.[6] Credentials were presented on 12 March 2024.[1] |
| Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Ankara[2] | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan". Embassy of the Philippines, Ankara. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "THE EMBASSY". Embassy of the Philippines, Ankara. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Ambassador Sanchez Presents Her Credentials to President of the Republic of Turkey". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). 3 January 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "PH Ambassador to Turkey Presents Credentials to Turkish President". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). 30 August 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). 6 September 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Flores, Helen (25 March 2024). "President Marcos names Bensurto as Philippine ambassador to Turkey". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 15 April 2024.