The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Egypt (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Ehipto, Arabic: سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى مصر : safir jumhuriat alfilibiyn ladaa misr) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the Arab Republic of Egypt. 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 Egypt. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Arab Republic of Egypt Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Republikang Arabo ng Ehipto سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى مصر | |
|---|---|
 Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Cairo | |
| Style | His/Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Cairo, Egypt |
| Nominator | Secretary of Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer | |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Pulong Arpa[2] |
| Formation | April 12, 1957 |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, Cairo, Egypt |
This diplomatic post and the embassy have jurisdiction over the countries of Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Eritrea.[3]
List of representatives edit
| Head of mission | Tenure | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Pulong Arpa | 1957−1963 | Arpa was initially minister plenipotentiary to the country until it was elevated into a rank of ambassador in 1960, following the consulate's elevation to embassy.[3][2] |
| Juan M. Arreglado | 1964−1969 | [3] |
| Yusof Abubakar | 1971−1973 | [3] |
| Jose V. Cruz | 1976−1979 | [3] |
| Felino C. Menez | 1979−1984 | Chargé d' Affaires[3] |
| Romulo Espaldon | 1984−1996 | [3] |
| Kasan Marohombsar | 1986−1993 | [3] |
| Menandro Galenzoga | 1993−1996 | [3] |
| Sanchez A. Ali | 1997−1998 | [3] |
| Macabangkit Lanto | 1999−2001 | [3] |
| Shulan O. Primavera | 2002−2004 | [3] |
| Petronila P. Garcia | May 2004 − January 2008 | [3] |
| Oscar G. Valenzuela | February 7, 2008 − July 7, 2010 | [3] |
| Eduardo Pablo M. Maglaya | October 1, 2010 - June 29, 2011 | Chargé d' Affaires[3] |
| Claro S. Cristobal | December 30, 2011 - June 27, 2015 | [3] |
| Leslie J. Baja | August 2015 - September 24, 2018 | [3] |
| Sulpicio M. Confiado | November 10, 2018 − July 7, 2021 | [3] |
| Ezzedin H. Tago | September 11, 2021 − present | Credentials were presented on September 15, 2021.[3][1] |
See also edit
Notes and references edit
- ^ a b "AMBASSADOR EZZEDIN H. TAGO PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS TO H.E. ABDEL FATTAH EL-SISI, PRESIDENT OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT" (Press release). Embassy of the Philippines, Cairo. September 16, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
- ^ a b "Official Month in Review: April 1 – April 15, 1957". Official Gazette. 15 April 1957. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
IN the evening the President administered the oath of office to Pullong Arpa as minister to Egypt. [...] The first Filipino Moslem appointed to the foreign service with the rank of minister, Arpa thanked the Chief Executive for the confidence reposed in him. [...] He will be the first minister of the Philippines to Egypt since the elevation of the Philippine diplomatic office in that country from consulate to legation. Yusup Abubakar, Philippine consul general there, will be charge d'affaires of the new Philippine legation.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "The Embassy". Embassy of the Philippines, Cairo. Retrieved December 25, 2021.