Embassy of the Philippines, London

Embassy of the Philippines, London
Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa Londres
LocationLondon
Address6-11 Suffolk Street, St James's, City of Westminster
Coordinates51°30′30.9″N 0°7′50.4″W / 51.508583°N 0.130667°W / 51.508583; -0.130667
AmbassadorTeodoro Locsin Jr.
Websitehttp://londonpe.dfa.gov.ph

The Embassy of the Philippines in London is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the United Kingdom. Opened in 1952, it is located on Suffolk Street, a cul-de-sac near Trafalgar Square in the St James's district of Westminster, part of the City of Westminster in central London.[1] The Philippines also maintains a Trade Section in Belgravia.[2]

Staff and activities

See also: List of ambassadors of the Philippines to the United Kingdom

The Philippine Embassy in London is headed by Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr., who was appointed to the position by President Bongbong Marcos on August 30, 2022.[3] Locsin was previously Secretary of Foreign Affairs to Marcos's predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte,[4] although it was initially rumored that he would be appointed by Marcos to the post he previously held prior to his appointment as DFA secretary, that of permament representative to the United Nations.[5] His appointment was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on December 7, 2022,[6] and he presented his credentials to King Charles III on May 16, 2023.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2013.
  2. ^ "The London Diplomatic List" (PDF). 14 December 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 11 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Former DFA chief Teddy Locsin Jr. named ambassador to UK". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 4 September 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  4. ^ Viray, Patricia Lourdes (28 November 2018). "Teddy Locsin confirmed as DFA chief". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  5. ^ Mateo, Janvic (3 July 2022). "Locsin returning to UN?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  6. ^ Galvez, Daphne (7 December 2022). "CA OKs appointment of Gloria Arroyo's daughter, ex-DFA chief Locsin as envoys". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  7. ^ "PH Ambassador Locsin Presents Credentials to His Majesty King Charles III" (Press release). Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
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