Embassy of the Philippines, Buenos Aires

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Embassy of the Philippines, Buenos Aires
Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa Buenos Aires
Embajada de Filipinas en Buenos Aires
Pasuguan ng Pilipinas seal.svg
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Address11 de Septiembre de 1888 No˚ 1011 (esquina Olleros) C1426 BKG, Palermo, Buenos Aires
AmbassadorLinglingay F. Lacanlale
Websitehttp://buenosairespe.dfa.gov.ph

The Embassy of the Philippines in Buenos Aires is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of the Philippines to the Argentine Republic. It is at 11 de Septiembre de 1888 No˚ 1011 (esquina Olleros) C1426 BKG in the barrio of Palermo in northern Buenos Aires, near its Chinatown.

History

Diplomatic relations between Argentina and the Philippines were established on August 21, 1948, with Narciso Ramos, who would later become Secretary of Foreign Affairs, being appointed as minister to Argentina by President Elpidio Quirino, alongside former member of the Philippine Legislature Manuel Escudero, who was appointed as first secretary and consul general.[1] A legation was then opened on April 4, 1949, the first Philippine mission in Latin America,[2] initially operating from the Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires.[3]

The mission was later upgraded to a full embassy in 1960, with former Representative Pedro Gil, who had been appointed by Quirino's successor, Ramon Magsaysay, as minister in 1956,[4] becoming the first resident Philippine ambassador to Argentina.[3]

In 2018, members of the Argentine Workers' Central Union (CTA) organized a protest outside the Embassy against the policies of President Rodrigo Duterte.[5]

Chancery

BUENOS AIRES 25 May 2022 - Some sixty years after Ambassador Pedro Gil, the Philippines' first Ambassador to Argentina, arrived in Buenos Aires in 1960, his vision for closer ties of friendship between the Filipino and Argentinian people was especially affirmed through the inauguration of the new and permanent Chancery in Argentina on 20 May 2022.

Located in the Palermo neighborhood along the so-called Casco Diplomatico (Diplomatic Quarter), the property was originally built in 1930 as the home of Argentina’s distinguished Finochietto family, and was bought by the Philippine Government in 2019. While renovated to conform to the requirements of a modern chancery, much of the French Neoclassical architecture remains. Its unique fence, however, is a distinctly Filipino touch inspired by indigenous "ikat" design.

Philippine Undersecretary (Vice-Minister) Maria Theresa P. Lazaro officially inaugurated the building, together with the Undersecretary for External Affairs of the Argentine Foreign Ministry, Ambassador Claudio Javier Rosencwaig, and Ambassador of the Philippines to Argentina, Mrs. Linglingay F. Lacanlale.

Undersecretary Lazaro, in her message, conveyed her appreciation for Argentina's donation of 500,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines and the humanitarian assistance given by the Argentine White Helmets during typhoon Rolly (Goni) and Ulysses (Vamco) in February 2021. She reaffirmed the strong bilateral ties between the Philippines and Argentina and looked forward to engaging Argentina in new areas of cooperation such as health, education, space, energy, and sports.

In her remarks, Ambassador Lacanlale said that the Embassy's permanent home would not only be the center of diplomatic, consular, and cultural events but also a home for the Filipinos in Argentina. More importantly, it represents a visible symbol of the enduring friendship and importance the Philippines places in its relations with Argentina.

For his part, Ambassador Rozencwaig noted that the Philippines is one of Argentina's oldest and most important Asian partners with which it enjoys a special bond because of its common historical and cultural heritage.

The event also served as the diplomatic reception commemorating the 124th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence Day.

As the Philippines and Argentina prepare to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2023, there is renewed enthusiasm that these relations will only grow from strength to strength. The inauguration of the Embassy, more than a milestone, is a declaration that the Philippines is here in Argentina for good.

Staff and activities

Lacanlale in 2018

The Philippine Embassy in Buenos Aires is currently headed by Ambassador Linglingay F. Lacanlale, who was appointed to the position by President Duterte on January 19, 2018.[6] Prior to becoming Ambassador, Lacanlale, a decorated career diplomat with over 40 years of experience, had most recently served as Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Administration, and was also deployed to the missions in Vienna, New York City and Bangkok before that. Her appointment was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on February 21, 2018,[7] and she presented her credentials to President Mauricio Macri on August 21, 2018.[8]

Many of the Embassy's activities center around promoting Filipino culture and strengthening the deep cultural ties between the Philippines and Argentina. These include promoting the practice of arnis in the country in 2007,[9] facilitating a series of concerts by the University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers in 2011,[10] organizing a benefit dinner for victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in 2013,[11] and hosting an exhibit on Philippine textiles at the Fondo Nacional de las Artes in 2019.[12] It also collaborates with the other Southeast Asian missions in Argentina to promote the region as a whole: in 2015, the Embassy led in organizing a festival promoting Southeast Asian cultures at Plaza Barrancas in Belgrano,[13] and the next year participated in festivities celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the Federación Económica de Tucumán.[14] In addition to activities in Argentina, the Embassy exercises jurisdiction in Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay, where it maintains honorary consulates.[3]

In 2012, the Embassy filed a diplomatic protest with the Argentinean Ministry of Foreign Affairs over a riot that took place after a match between Filipino boxer Johnriel Casimero and his Argentinean counterpart, Luis Alberto Lazarte,[15] which led to calls in the Philippines for the recall of then-Ambassador Rey Carandang.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Appointments and Designations: December, 1948". Official Gazette. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "PHILIPPINES AND ARGENTINA CELEBRATE HISTORIC 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS" (Press release). Department of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "LA EMBAJADA Y SU ADMINISTRACIÓN". Embassy of the Philippines, Buenos Aires, Argentina (in Spanish). Department of Foreign Affairs. April 2, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Official Month in Review: November 16 – November 30, 1956". Official Gazette. November 30, 1956. Retrieved June 15, 2020. Meanwhile, Vice-President Carlos P. Garcia, concurrently secretary of foreign affairs, inducted Pedro Gil of Manila as Philippine Minister to Argentina. Held at Malacañang, the induction was witnessed by top government officials, friends, and relatives of the new minister.
  5. ^ "CTA-A moviliza a la Embajada de Filipinas contra el régimen fascista de Duterte" [CTA-A mobilizes at the Philippine Embassy against Duterte's fascist regime] (Press release) (in Spanish). Argentine Workers' Central Union. May 14, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  6. ^ Balinbin, Arjay L. (January 20, 2018). "Duterte off to India Jan. 24". BusinessWorld. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  7. ^ Esmaquel II, Paterno (February 21, 2018). "CA confirms envoys to Vatican, UAE, 5 other countries". Rappler. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
  8. ^ "El Presidente recibió las cartas credenciales de cuatro nuevos embajadores" [The President received letters of credence from four new ambassadors] (Press release) (in Spanish). Office of the President of Argentina. August 21, 2018. Retrieved May 10, 2021.
  9. ^ "Argentine author writes book on RP martial arts". GMA News and Public Affairs. May 17, 2007. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  10. ^ "UP Madrigal Singers make triumphant debut in Argentina". GMA News and Public Affairs. August 20, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  11. ^ "Cocina solidaria por Filipinas" [Food in solidarity with the Philippines]. Mensajero (in Spanish). November 12, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  12. ^ Lázaro, Andrea (November 9, 2019). "Seda de piña. Los secretos del arte textil filipino en Buenos Aires" [Pineapple silk. Secrets of the art of Philippine textiles in Buenos Aires]. La Nación (in Spanish). Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  13. ^ "Philippines spearheads Asean Bazaar In Buenos Aires". The Philippine Star. September 30, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  14. ^ "Representantes asiáticos visitaron el Rectorado de la UNT" [Asian representatives visit the UNT Rectory] (in Spanish). Tucumán Noticias. April 16, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  15. ^ "Philippines protests Argentina fight riot". Philippine Daily Inquirer. February 15, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  16. ^ Lee-Brago, Pia (February 16, 2012). "Phl condemns pug's assault, files protest in Argentina". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 15, 2020.

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