The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Arab Emirates (; : safir jumhuriat alfilibiyn ladaa dawlat al'iimarat alearabiat almutahida) is the Republic of the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative in the United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary and is based at the embassy located in Abu Dhabi.
Although the diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on August 19, 1974, this diplomatic post was formed on June 17, 1980.
List of heads of mission Head of mission Tenure Remark(s) Alberto A. Encomienda 1980–1983 Chargé d’ Affaires Antonio L. Ramirez 1983–1986 Minister plenipotentiary Isabelo J. Astraquillo 1986–1989 First resident Philippine ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. Fortunato D. Oblena 1989–1994 Roy V. Señeres 1994–1998 Amable R. Aguiluz III 1998–2003 Libran N. Cabactulan 2003–2009 Grace Relucio Princesa 2009–2015 Constancio R. Vingno Jr. 2015–2018 Hjayceelyn M. Quintana 2018–2022 Credentials were presented on November 17, 2018. Alfonso Ferdinand A. Ver 2023–present Credentials were presented on January 26, 2023. Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Abu Dhabi
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