List of ambassadors of the Philippines to the New Zealand

The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to New Zealand (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Bagong Silandiya sa Bagong Silandiya, Māori: He karere o te Repupiripia o te Piripīni ki Aotearoa) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy located in Wellington, the capital of the country.

Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to New Zealand
Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Bagong Silandiya
He karere o te Repupiripia o te Piripīni ki Aotearoa
Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Incumbent
Querobine D. Laccay
since June 30, 2022 (Chargé d' Affaires, a.i.)
Department of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of the Philippines, Wellington
StyleHis/Her Excellency
Reports toDepartment of Foreign Affairs
SeatWellington, New Zealand
NominatorPresident of the Philippines
Appointer
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderPacifico G. Evangelista[1]
FormationOctober 9, 1976[1]
WebsitePhilippine Embassy, Wellington

The Philippine ambassador to New Zealand is also accredited as a non-resident ambassador to the countries of Cook Islands, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga.

Heads of mission

Ambassadors
Head of mission Tenure Note(s)
Pacifico G. Evangelista1976–1986Credentials were presented to Sir Denis Blundell on November 17, 1976. He served as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Wellington from May 1981 until March 31, 1986, when he retired from serving in the diplomatic service.
Eduardo J. Montilla1986–1990
Ernesto V. Llamas1990–1993
Vesta R. Cuyugan1993–1996
Alicia C. Ramos1996–2002
Francisco F. Santos2002–2003
Bienvenido V. Tejano2005–2010
Virginia H. Benavidez2011–2015Credentials were presented to Jerry Mateparae (Governor-General of New Zealand) on September 15, 2011;[2] Tui Ātua Tupua Tamasese Efi (Head of State of Samoa) on November 13, 2012;[3] Ratu Epeli Nailatikau (President of Fiji) on September 10, 2013;[4] and Tupou VI (King of Tonga) on November 6, 2013.[5]
Jesus S. Domingo2016–2022Credentials were presented to Jerry Mateparae (Governor-General of New Zealand) on April 20, 2016[6] and Tupou VI (King of Tonga) on June 19, 2017.[7]
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Wellington[1]

Chargés d’affaires
Head of mission Tenure
Lolita B. CapcoOctober 2003 – July 2005
Giovanni E. PalecOctober 2010 – August 2011
Querobine D. LaccayJune 2022 – present
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Wellington[1]

See also

References
  1. "Brief History of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington, New Zealand, and its mission". Embassy of the Philippines, Wellington. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. "Credentials Ceremony - 15 September 2011". Governor-General of New Zealand. September 15, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  3. "PHL Ambassador presents credentials to Samoan Head of State". Official Gazette (Philippines) (Press release). November 27, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  4. "PHL AMBASSADOR PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO FIJI PRESIDENT". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). September 18, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  5. "Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez presents her credentials to the head of state of the Kingdom of Tonga". Embassy of the Philippines, Wellington. December 7, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  6. "PHL AMBASSADOR TO NEW ZEALAND PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF NEW ZEALAND". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). May 6, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  7. "Ambassador Domingo Presents His Credentials to the Head of State of the Kingdom of Tonga". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). July 27, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
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