List of ambassadors of the Philippines to Australia

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Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Commonwealth of Australia
Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Komonwelt ng Australya
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Incumbent
Antonio A. Morales
since December 4, 2024
Department of Foreign Affairs
Embassy of the Philippines, Canberra
Style Her Excellency
Reports to Department of Foreign Affairs
Seat Canberra, Australia
Nominator Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Appointer
Term length No fixed term
Inaugural holderRoberto Regala
FormationJuly 8, 1949
Website Philippine Embassy, Canberra

The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Commonwealth of Australia (Filipino : Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Komonwelt ng Australya) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the Commonwealth of Australia. 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 Australia. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy located in Canberra.

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Although the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on July 4, 1946, this diplomatic post was established on July 8, 1949, under the rank of a consul general (later, minister), and the rank of ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary was later officially elevated in 1956. The Philippine ambassador to Australia also serves as the non-resident ambassador to the countries of Nauru, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. [1]

List of heads of mission

AmbassadorTenure Australian monarch Australian governor-general Australian prime minister Philippine president Remarks
Roberto Regala1949–1956 George VI
Elizabeth II
Sir William McKell
Sir William Slim
Ben Chifley
Robert Menzies
Elpidio Quirino
Ramon Magsaysay
Credentials were presented on January 24, 1956. [1]
Jose Imperial1956–1960Elizabeth IISir William Slim
William Morrison, 1st Viscount Dunrossil
Robert Menzies
Harold Holt
John McEwen
John Gorton
Ramon Magsaysay
Carlos P. Garcia
Mariano Ezpeleta1960–1970William Morrison, 1st Viscount Dunrossil
William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle
Richard Casey, Baron Casey
Sir Paul Hasluck
Carlos P. Garcia
Diosdado Macapagal
Ferdinand Marcos
Gregorio Abad1971–1977Sir Paul Hasluck
Sir John Kerr
Sir Zelman Cowen
John Gorton
William McMahon
Gough Whilam
Malcolm Fraser
Ferdinand Marcos
Leticia Ramos-Shahani 1978–1980Sir Zelman Cowen
Sir Ninian Stephen
Bill Hayden
Monico R. Vicente1982–1986Malcolm Fraser
Bob Hawke
Paul Keating
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
Romualdo A. Ong1986–1989Corazon Aquino
Fidel V. Ramos
Rora Navarro-Tolentino1989–1994
Delia Domingo-Albert 1994–2001Bill Hayden
Sir William Deane
Peter Hollingworth
Paul Keating
John Howard
Fidel V. Ramos
Joseph Estrada
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Willy C. Gaa2002–2003Peter Hollingworth
Michael Jeffery
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Cristina G. Ortega2004–2006
Ernesto De Leon2006–2010Michael Jeffery
Dame Quentin Bryce
Sir Peter Cosgrove
Kevin Rudd
Julia Gilliard
Kevin Rudd
Tony Abbott
Malcolm Turnbull
Scott Morrison
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Benigno Aquino III
Belen F. Anota2011–2015
Minda Calaguian-Cruz2016–2018Benigno Aquino III
Rodrigo Duterte
Ma. Hellen De La Vega2018–2024Elizabeth II
Charles III
Sir Peter Cosgrove
David Hurley
Sam Mostyn
Scott Morrison
Anthony Albanese
Rodrigo Duterte
Bongbong Marcos
Appointment confirmed by Commission on Appointments on August 15, 2018. [2] Credentials were presented on November 29, 2018. [3]
Antonio A. Morales2024–Charles IIISam MostynAnthony AlbaneseBongbong MarcosAppointment confirmed by Commission on Appointments on August 7, 2024. [4] Credentials were presented on December 4, 2024. [5]
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Canberra [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The Philippine Embassy in Australia". Embassy of the Philippines, Canberra . Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  2. Terrazola, Vanne Elaine (August 15, 2018). "CA confirms PH ambassador to Australia, 38 DFA officials". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  3. "New Philippine Ambassador to Australia". The Philippine Times. Filcom Publishing Pty Ltd. December 15, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  4. "Commission on Appointments Confirms the Nominations and Appointments of 15 DFA Officials". Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines) (Press release). August 15, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  5. "Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Australian Governor-General" (Press release). Department of Foreign Affairs (Philippines). December 9, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2025.