The ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pransiya sa Republika ng Pilipinas, French: Ambassadeur de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines) is France's foremost diplomatic representative in the Philippines. As head of the France's diplomatic mission there, the ambassador is the official representative of the president and the government of France to the president and government of the Philippines. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, which was elevated in 1956, and is based at the embassy located in Makati, Metro Manila.
Ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines | |
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Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Republika ng Pransiya Ambassadeur de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines | |
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Incumbent since August 10, 2023Marie Fontanel | |
Style | His Excellency |
Seat | Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Nominator | Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs |
Appointer | President of France with Council of Ministers meeting |
Term length | 3-4 years |
Inaugural holder | Gaston Willoquet |
Formation | November 9, 1946 |
Website | English website of the French Embassy, Manila |
The French ambassador to the Philippines is also accredited as a non-resident ambassador to the countries of Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
List of French heads of mission
editAmbassador | Tenure | Remarks |
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Gaston Willoquet | 9 November 1946 – 16 March 1949 | Envoy |
Lucien Colin | 16 March 1949 – 21 July 1953 | Envoy |
Jean Brionval | 22 July 1953 – 5 May 1956 | Envoy |
5 May 1956 – 23 August 1956 | Elevated to the rank of "ambassador". | |
Georges Cattand | 24 August 1956 – 14 July 1960 | |
François Brière | 15 July 1960 – 1 April 1963 | |
Émile de Curton | 2 April 1963 – 29 October 1964 | |
Ghislain Clauzel | 30 October 1964 – 20 April 1967 | |
Olivier Lange | 21 April 1967 – 24 August 1969 | |
Pierre Revol | 25 August 1969 – 26 March 1973 | |
Charles de Lestrange | 27 March 1973 – 28 November 1976 | |
Raphaël Touze | 29 November 1976 – 5 August 1980 | |
Albert Treca | 6 August 1980 – 9 February 1983 | |
Philippe Olivier | 10 February 1983 – 12 July 1984 | |
Jacques Leclerc | 13 July 1984 – 30 May 1987 | |
Jacques Le Blanc | 1 June 1987 – 3 February 1991 | |
Olivier Gaussot | 4 February 1991 – 13 November 1994 | |
Samuel Le Caruyer de Beauvais | 14 November 1994 – 16 September 1998 | |
Gilles Chouraqui | 17 September 1998 – 23 April 2002 | |
Renée Sillon-Veyret | 24 April 2002 – 25 September 2005 | First female ambassador. |
Gérard Chesnel | 26 September 2005 – 14 January 2009 | |
Thierry Borja de Mozota | 15 January 2009 – 24 February 2012 | |
Gilles Garachon | 25 February 2012 – September 16, 2015 | |
Thierry Mathou | September 17, 2015 – 30 November 2017 | Appointed on 20 August 2015.[1] |
Nicolas Galey | December 1, 2017 – November 2020 | Appointed on 26 October 2017.[2] |
Michèle Boccoz | November 2020 – 9 August 2023 | Appointed on 30 October 2020.[3] |
Marie Fontanel | 10 August 2023 – present | Appointed on 31 July 2023.[4] Presentation of credentials on 20 September 2023.[5] |
Source: Embassy of the French Republic, Manila[6] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (22 August 2015). "Décret du 20 août 2015 portant nomination d'un ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - M. MATHOU (Thierry)" [Decree of August 20, 2015 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Mr. MATHOU (Thierry)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055.
- ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (28 October 2017). "Décret du 26 octobre 2017 portant nomination d'un ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - M. GALEY (Nicolas)" [Decree of October 26, 2017 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Mr. GALEY (Nicolas)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055.
- ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (19 October 2022). "Décret du 30 octobre 2020 portant nomination d'une ambassadrice extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - Mme BOCCOZ (Michèle)" [Decree of October 30, 2020 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Ms. BOCCOZ (Michèle)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. JORF art. EAEA2022074D. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055.
- ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (19 October 2022). "Décret du 31 juillet 2023 portant nomination d'une ambassadrice extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - Mme FONTANEL (Marie)" [Decree of 31 July 2023 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Ms. FONTANEL (Marie)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. JORF art. EAEA2317791D. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055..
- ^ Antonio, Raymund (20 September 2023). ""I'll put all my energy into further strengthening PH, France ties" - new envoy". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
- ^ "Chronological list of Ambassadors (since 1946)". Embassy of France, Manila. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.