List of ambassadors of the Philippines to the Czech Republic

The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Czech Republic (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Republikang Tseko, Czech: Vyslanci Filipínské republiky v České republice) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the Czech Republic. 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 Czech Republic. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy located in Prague, the capital of the country.

Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Czech Republic
Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Republikang Tseko
Vyslanci Filipínské republiky v České republice
Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Incumbent
Eduardo Martin R. Meñez
since September 28, 2022
Department of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of the Philippines, Prague
StyleHis Excellency
Reports toDepartment of Foreign Affairs
SeatPrague, Czech Republic
NominatorPresident of the Philippines
Appointer
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderCarmelita R. Salas[1]
Formation11 March 1997
WebsitePhilippine Embassy, Prague

Heads of mission
Head of mission Tenure Note(s)
Carmelita R. Salas11 March 1997 – November 2008Credentials were presented to President Vaclav Havel on 11 March 1997.
Regina Irene P. Sarmiento18 March 2009 – 30 September 2010Credentials were presented to Vaclav Klaus on 18 March 2009.
Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia11 April 2011 – 28 July 2013Credentials were presented to Vaclav Klaus on 11 April 2011.
Victoriano M. LecarosJanuary 28, 2014 – 6 November 2016Appointed by President Benigno Aquino III on 26 July 2013 and it was confirmed by the Commission of Appointments on 4 September 2013.[2][3]
Credentials were presented to Miloš Zeman on 28 January 2014.
Dr. Juan E. Dayang Jr.29 July 2013- 27 January 2014, 7 November 2016 - 21 August 2018Charge d' affaires, a.i.
Ombra T. Jainal22 August 2018 - 30 June 2022Appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte on 24 January 2018 and confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on 21 February 2018 and Credentials were presented to Miloš Zeman on 22 August 2018. [4]
Eduardo Martin R. Meñez1 September 2022 – presentAppointed by President Bongbong Marcos on 1 September 2022 and confirmed by the Commission of Appointments twenty-seven days later.[5][6]
Credentials were presented to Petr Pavel on 4 April 2023.[7]
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Prague[1]

References
  1. "BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP PHIL & CZECH". Embassy of the Philippines, Prague. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  2. Ubac, Michael Lim (27 July 2013). "9 appointed to foreign posts; turf of envoy to US widened". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. Bordadora, Norman (4 September 2013). "CA confirms 16 ambassadors, including engineer to diplomatic post in Iraq". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  4. "PH Ambassador Jainal Presents his Credentials at the Castle in Prague, Czech Republic" (Press release). Embassy of the Philippines, Prague. 24 August 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  5. ACTION: CONFIRMED – Ad Interim / Nomination – From: June 30, 2022 To: December 19, 2022 (PDF) (Report). Commission on Appointments. p. 7. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  6. Fernandez, Daniza (28 September 2022). "Manalo, 23 other DFA execs hurdle CA confirmation". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  7. "PH Ambassador Meñez Presents Credentials to Czech President" (Press release). Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
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