| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Arab Emirates Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Emiratos Arabes Unidos سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة | |
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 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| Incumbent Alfonso Ferdinand A. Ver since January 20, 2023 | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Abu Dhabi | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Nominator | Secretary of Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Alberto A. Encomienda |
| Formation | June 17, 1980 |
| Website | Official website of the Embassy of the Philippines, Abu Dhabi |
The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Arab Emirates (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Emiratos Arabes Unidos; Arabic: سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة : safir jumhuriat alfilibiyn ladaa dawlat al'iimarat alearabiat almutahida) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the United Arab Emirates. 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 president and government of the United Arab Emirates. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy located in Abu Dhabi.
Although the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on August 19, 1974, this diplomatic post was formed on June 17, 1980.
List of heads of mission
| Head of mission | Tenure | Remark(s) | ||
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| Alberto A. Encomienda | 1980–1983 | Chargé d’ Affaires | ||
| Antonio L. Ramirez | 1983–1986 | Minister plenipotentiary | ||
| Isabelo J. Astraquillo | 1986–1989 | First resident Philippine ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. | ||
| Fortunato D. Oblena | 1989–1994 | |||
| Roy V. Señeres | 1994–1998 | |||
| Amable R. Aguiluz III | 1998–2003 | |||
| Libran N. Cabactulan | 2003–2009 | |||
| Grace Relucio Princesa | 2009–2015 | |||
| Constancio R. Vingno Jr. | 2015–2018 | |||
| Hjayceelyn M. Quintana | 2018–2022 | |||
| Alfonso Ferdinand A. Ver | 2023–present | Credentials were presented on January 26, 2023. | ||
| Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Abu Dhabi | ||||
References
- ^ "Bilateral Relations". Embassy of the Philippines, Abu Dhabi. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- "MoFAIC receives credentials copy from the new Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (United Arab Emirates). January 26, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
External links
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