List of ambassadors of the Philippines to Japan

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Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Japan
在日本フィリピン国大使
Sugo ng Pilipinas sa Hapon
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Seal of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Incumbent
Jose C. Laurel V
since June 9, 2017
Department of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of the Philippines, Tokyo
StyleHis Excellency
Reports toDepartment of Foreign Affairs
ResidenceThe Kudan
SeatTokyo, Japan
NominatorPresident of the Philippines
Appointer
Term lengthNo fixed term
Inaugural holderJorge B. Vargas
FormationOctober 14, 1943
WebsitePhilippine Embassy, Tokyo

The Ambassador of the Philippines to Japan (Filipino: Sugo ng Pilipinas sa Hapon; Japanese: 在日本フィリピン国大使) is an officer of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and the head of the Embassy of the Philippines to the State of Japan. The position has the rank and status of an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

The ambassador is based at the embassy at 5 Chome-15-5, Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan and resided in The Kudan, located in 1-1-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Ambassador is currently Jose C. Laurel V.

History[]

The diplomatic relations between the two countries began in October 14, 1943, following the inauguration of the Second Republic under the administration of President Jose P. Laurel and in the midst of the Second World War. Jorge B. Vargas, who was previously served as President Manuel L. Quezon's Secretary of National Defense and Executive Secretary, was appointed ambassador to the Empire of Japan, after he declined to assume the Presidency under the Japanese occupation.

Following the defeat of Japan in September 2, 1945, relations were suspended and the post of the Philippine ambassador to the Japanese mainland became dormant until 1952 since the relations and credentials were redirected to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers in occupied Japan. On October 1952, the Japanese embassy in Manila was reestablished, as pursuant to the Treaty of San Francisco that was signed in 8 September 1951 that would serve as a formal conclusion of the Second World War. On July 23, 1956, right after the ratification of the Peace Treaty and Reparations Agreement between the Philippines and Japan (signed on 9 May 1956), the diplomatic relations between two countries were fully reinstated and the post of the Philippine ambassador to the Japanese mainland was re-established.[1]

List of ambassadors to Japan[]

Ambassador[2] Tenure Japanese emperor Philippine president Note(s)
Jorge B. Vargas 1943–1945 Hirohito Jose P. Laurel [3]
Diplomatic relations were suspended after the Surrender of Japan to the Allied Powers in September 2, 1945 and the post remained closed until 1952 but no ambassador was posted until the re-establishment of bilateral relations on July 23, 1956.
Felino Neri 1956–1958 Hirohito Ramon Magsaysay
Carlos P. Garcia
Manuel A. Adeva 1958–1962 Carlos P. Garcia
Diosdado Macapagal
Mauro Mendez 1962–1964 Diosdado Macapagal
Jacinto C. Borja 1965–1966 Diosdado Macapagal
Ferdinand Marcos
Jose S. Laurel III 1966–1971 Ferdinand Marcos
Roberto S. Benedicto[4] 1972–1978
Carlos J. Valdez 1978–1986
Ramon V. Del Rosario 1986–1992 Hirohito
Akihito 		Corazon C. Aquino
Fidel V. Ramos 		One of the Philippine representatives that served as mourners at the funeral ceremony of Emperor Hirohito.[5][6]
Domingo L. Siazon, Jr.[7] 1993–1995 Akihito Fidel V. Ramos First term.
Alfonso T. Yuchengco 1995–1998
Romeo A. Arguelles 1998–2001 Joseph Estrada
Domingo Siazon, Jr.[8] 2001–2010 Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Benigno Aquino III 		Second term
Manuel M. Lopez[9][10] 2011–2016 Benigno Aquino III
Rodrigo R. Duterte 		Credentials were presented to Emperor Akihito on 7 April 2011.[11][12]
Jose C. Laurel V 2017–present Akihito
Naruhito 		Rodrigo R. Duterte Son of former ambassador to Japan from 1966 to 1971, Jose S. Laurel III. Credentials were presented to Emperor Akihito on 9 June 2017.[13][14][15]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Calica, Aurea (23 July 2006). "Japanese foreign minister in Manila". www.philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  2. ^ Former Philippine Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan
  3. ^ https://www.dnd.gov.ph/jorge-b-vargas.html
  4. ^ Jr, JUBE SHIVER (22 October 1988). "Local Bank Known for Ties to the Marcoses". Retrieved 30 May 2021 – via The Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ "List of Official Mourners Representing Foreign Countries and International Organizations at the Funeral Ceremony of Emperor Showa". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "Ramon V. Del Rosario - Profile". Embassy of the Philippines, Japan. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  7. ^ "Domingo L. Siazon, Jr. - Profile". Embassy of the Philippines, Japan. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  8. ^ "Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement: Strengthening the Foundation for Regional Cooperation and Economic Integration - Volume I" (PDF). Philippines-APEC Study Center Network. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Manuel M. Lopez - Profile". Embassy of the Philippines, Japan. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  10. ^ "外務省: 新任駐日フィリピン大使の信任状捧呈".
  11. ^ "Ambassador Manuel Lopez conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by Japan". Embassy of the Philippines, Tokyo. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  12. ^ "THE AMBASSADOR: Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to the Emperor of Japan". Embassy of the Philippines, Tokyo. 10 March 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
  13. ^ "PJFF Chairman Joey Laurel Is New PH Ambassador to Japan". Philippines-Japan Society. 11 July 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  14. ^ "Jose C. Laurel V - Profile". Embassy of the Philippines, Japan. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  15. ^ 駐日フィリピン大使の信任状捧呈 ｜ 外務省 - 2017年6月9日

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