The Philippines was among the first countries which extended its recognition of Bangladesh as a new state in February 1972, after Bangladesh got its independence from Pakistan. Diplomatic relations were established on 24 February 1972.
On 6 September 1981, Chargé d’Affaires Rodrigo Aragon opened the resident embassy of the Philippines in Dhaka. Months after, Bangladesh Embassy started its operation in Manila with Maj. Gen. Moinul Hussain Choudhury, Bir Bikram as the first appointed Bangladesh Ambassador to the Philippines.
Following are the officers who served as Ambassadors and Chargé d’Affaires of the Philippine Embassy:
YEAR |
NAME |
POSITION |
1981 |
Hon. Rodrigo ARAGON |
Chargé d’Affaires |
1986-1989 |
H. E. Reynaldo ARCILLA |
Ambassador |
1990-1993 |
H. E. Cesar PASTORES |
Ambassador |
1994-June 1997 |
H. E. Jose CALINGASAN |
Ambassador |
July 1997-May 1998 |
Hon. Rolando LIBAS |
Chargé d’Affaires |
May 1998-Dec 2001 |
H. E. Candidato GUTOC |
Ambassador |
Jan 2002-Apr 2003 |
Hon. Wilfredo CUYUGAN |
Chargé d’Affaires |
May 2003-2005 |
H. E. Joselino GUERRERO |
Ambassador |
2006-2008 |
H. E. Norberto BASILIO |
Ambassador |
Feb 2008-Jun 2010 |
H. E. Zenaida Tacorda-RABAGO |
Ambassador |
2010-May 2013 |
H. E. Bahnarim Abu GUINOMLA |
Ambassador |
June-December 2013 |
Hon. Mohd. Noordin Pendosina N. LOMONDOT |
Chargé d’Affaires |
January 2014 – present |
H. E. Vicente Vivencio T. BANDILLO |
Ambassador |
