Embassy of Singapore, Manila explained

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Manila
Kedutaan Republik Singapura di Manila
在马尼拉新加坡共和国大使馆
மணிலாவில் சிங்கப்பூர் குடியரசின் தூதரகம்
Coordinates:14.5463°N 121.0466°W
Jurisdiction: Philippines
Location:Taguig, Metro Manila
Address:505 Rizal Drive
Barangay Fort Bonifacio
1634 Taguig
Metro Manila
Ambassador:Constance See

The Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Manila is the diplomatic mission of Singapore in the Philippines. The chancery is located at 505 Rizal Drive in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila.

Background

Full diplomatic relations commenced between Singapore and the Philippines on May 16, 1969.[1] Singaporean interests in the Philippines were handled by the Malaysian Embassy prior to the establishment of the chancery.[2] [3] The first resident ambassador accredited to the Philippines was Haji Ya'acob bin Mohamed, when he presented his credentials to then President Ferdinand Marcos on October 16, 1969.[4] [5] Finally, the embassy was established in 1973.

The Embassy

The embassy is currently headed by Ambassador Constance See, and staffed by the Deputy Chief of Mission and Counsellor, another Counsellor, the Defence Attaché, the First Secretary, the First Secretary (Political) and the Second Secretary (Admin & Consular).[6] The present chancery is designed by Forum Architects of Singapore together with local EBP Architects, to complete the multi-structure complex in 2008.[7] [8] Its former location was housed in The Enterprise Center Tower 1 in Makati Central Business District.

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Philippine envoy to S'pore. 2 October 2016. The Straits Times. 2 April 1971.
  2. News: MANILA READY TO SET UP EMBASSY IN S'PORE. 2 October 2016. The Straits Times. 1 December 1967.
  3. News: EMBASSY LEVEL TIES WITH MANILA. 2 October 2016. The Straits Times. 16 May 1969.
  4. Web site: Haji Ya'acob bin Mohamed. Singapore Infopedia. National Library Board of Singapore. 2 October 2016.
  5. Web site: Official Week in Review: October 10 – October 16, 1969. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Office of the President of the Philippines. 2 October 2016.
  6. Web site: About the Embassy. Embassy of the Republic of Singapore, Manila. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore. 2 October 2016.
  7. News: Alcazaren. Paulo. Singapore in the shade. 2 October 2016. Philstar.com. 31 January 2009.
  8. Web site: CHANCERY IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Forum Architects. Forum Architects. 2 October 2016.