List of ambassadors of the Philippines to the New Zealand
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The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to New Zealand (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas 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 | |
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Incumbent Querobine D. Laccay since June 30, 2022 (Chargé d' Affaires, a.i.) | |
Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Wellington | |
Style | His/Her Excellency |
Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
Seat | Wellington, New Zealand |
Nominator | President of the Philippines |
Appointer |
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Term length | No fixed term |
Inaugural holder | Pacifico G. Evangelista[1] |
Formation | October 9, 1976[1] |
Website | Philippine 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.