List of ambassadors of the Philippines to Turkey

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
Incumbent
Maria Elena P. Algabre
since September 1, 2021[1]
Department of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of the Philippines, Ankara
StyleHer Excellency
Reports toDepartment of Foreign Affairs
SeatAnkara, Turkey
NominatorPresident of the Philippines
Appointer
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderBonifacio P. Arribas[2]
FormationOctober 30, 1991
WebsitePhilippine 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
Head of mission Tenure Note(s)
Bonifacio P. Arribas1991–1994[2]
Minerva Jean A. Falcon1994–1996[2]
Jose Lino B. Guerrero1997–1999[2]
Ofelia B. Castaño1999–2005[2]
Bahnarim A. Guinomia2006–2009[2]
Pedro O. Chan2009–2011[2]
Marilyn J. Alarilla2011–2013[2]
Maria Rowena M. Sanchez2013–2018Credentials were presented on 23 December 2013.[2][3]
Raul S. Hernandez2019–2020Credentials were presented on 22 August 2019.[2][4]
Maria Elena P. Algabre2021–Credentials were presented on 1 September 2021.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). 6 September 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  2. "THE EMBASSY". Embassy of the Philippines, Ankara. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  3. "Ambassador Sanchez Presents Her Credentials to President of the Republic of Turkey". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). 3 January 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  4. "PH Ambassador to Turkey Presents Credentials to Turkish President". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). 30 August 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
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