The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Commonwealth of Australia is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the Commonwealth of Australia. 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 Australia. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy located in Canberra.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Commonwealth of Australia Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Komonwelt ng Australya | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
Incumbent since November 29, 2018Ma. Hellen B. De La Vega | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Canberra | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Canberra, Australia |
| Nominator | Secretary of Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Roberto Regala |
| Formation | July 8, 1949 |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, Canberra |
Although the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on July 4, 1946, this diplomatic post was established on July 8, 1949, under the rank of a consul general (later, minister), and the rank of ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary was later officially elevated in 1956. The Philippine ambassador to Australia also serves as the non-resident ambassador to the countries of Nauru, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.[1]
List of heads of mission
edit| Ambassador | Tenure | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Roberto Regala | 1949–1956 | Credentials were presented on January 24, 1956.[1] |
| Jose Imperial | 1956–1960 | |
| Mariano Ezpeleta | 1960–1970 | |
| Gregorio Abad | 1971–1977 | |
| Leticia Ramos-Shahani | 1978–1980 | |
| Monico R. Vicente | 1982–1986 | |
| Romualdo A. Ong | 1986–1989 | |
| Rora Navarro-Tolentino | 1989–1994 | |
| Delia Domingo-Albert | 1994–2001 | |
| Willy C. Gaa | 2002–2003 | |
| Cristina G. Ortega | 2004–2006 | |
| Ernesto De Leon | 2006–2010 | |
| Belen F. Anota | 2011–2015 | |
| Minda Calaguian-Cruz | 2016–2018 | |
| Ma. Hellen De La Vega | 2018–present | Appointment confirmed by Commission on Appointments on August 15, 2018.[2] Credentials were presented on November 29, 2018.[3] |
| Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Canberra[1] | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c "The Philippine Embassy in Australia". Embassy of the Philippines, Canberra. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Terrazola, Vanne Elaine (August 15, 2018). "CA confirms PH ambassador to Australia, 38 DFA officials". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "New Philippine Ambassador to Australia". The Philippine Times. Filcom Publishing Pty Ltd. December 15, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2024.