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List of ambassadors of France to the Philippines

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Ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines
Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Republika ng Pransiya
Ambassadeur de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines
Arms of the French Republic
Incumbent
Marie Fontanel
since August 10, 2023
StyleHis Excellency
SeatMakati, Metro Manila, Philippines
NominatorMinister of Europe and Foreign Affairs
AppointerPresident of France
with Council of Ministers meeting
Term length3-4 years
Inaugural holderGaston Willoquet
FormationNovember 9, 1946
WebsiteEnglish website of the French Embassy, Manila

The ambassador of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pransiya sa Republika ng Pilipinas, French: Ambassadeur de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines) is France's foremost diplomatic representative in the Philippines. As head of the France's diplomatic mission there, the ambassador is the official representative of the president and the government of France to the president and government of the Philippines. The position has the rank and status of an ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary, which was elevated in 1956, and is based at the embassy located in Makati, Metro Manila.

The French ambassador to the Philippines is also accredited as a non-resident ambassador to the countries of Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

List of French heads of mission

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Ambassador Tenure Remarks
Gaston Willoquet 9 November 1946 – 16 March 1949 Envoy
Lucien Colin 16 March 1949 – 21 July 1953 Envoy
Jean Brionval 22 July 1953 – 5 May 1956 Envoy
5 May 1956 – 23 August 1956 Elevated to the rank of "ambassador".
Georges Cattand 24 August 1956 – 14 July 1960
François Brière 15 July 1960 – 1 April 1963
Émile de Curton 2 April 1963 – 29 October 1964
Ghislain Clauzel 30 October 1964 – 20 April 1967
Olivier Lange 21 April 1967 – 24 August 1969
Pierre Revol 25 August 1969 – 26 March 1973
Charles de Lestrange 27 March 1973 – 28 November 1976
Raphaël Touze 29 November 1976 – 5 August 1980
Albert Treca 6 August 1980 – 9 February 1983
Philippe Olivier 10 February 1983 – 12 July 1984
Jacques Leclerc 13 July 1984 – 30 May 1987
Jacques Le Blanc 1 June 1987 – 3 February 1991
Olivier Gaussot 4 February 1991 – 13 November 1994
Samuel Le Caruyer de Beauvais 14 November 1994 – 16 September 1998
Gilles Chouraqui 17 September 1998 – 23 April 2002
Renée Sillon-Veyret 24 April 2002 – 25 September 2005 First female ambassador.
Gérard Chesnel 26 September 2005 – 14 January 2009
Thierry Borja de Mozota 15 January 2009 – 24 February 2012
Gilles Garachon 25 February 2012 – September 16, 2015
Thierry Mathou September 17, 2015 – 30 November 2017 Appointed on 20 August 2015.[1]
Nicolas Galey December 1, 2017 – November 2020 Appointed on 26 October 2017.[2]
Michèle Boccoz November 2020 – 9 August 2023 Appointed on 30 October 2020.[3]
Marie Fontanel 10 August 2023 – present Appointed on 31 July 2023.[4] Presentation of credentials on 20 September 2023.[5]
Source: Embassy of the French Republic, Manila[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (22 August 2015). "Décret du 20 août 2015 portant nomination d'un ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - M. MATHOU (Thierry)" [Decree of August 20, 2015 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Mr. MATHOU (Thierry)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055.
  2. ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (28 October 2017). "Décret du 26 octobre 2017 portant nomination d'un ambassadeur extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - M. GALEY (Nicolas)" [Decree of October 26, 2017 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Mr. GALEY (Nicolas)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055.
  3. ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (19 October 2022). "Décret du 30 octobre 2020 portant nomination d'une ambassadrice extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - Mme BOCCOZ (Michèle)" [Decree of October 30, 2020 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Ms. BOCCOZ (Michèle)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. JORF art. EAEA2022074D. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055.
  4. ^ République française; Secrétariat général du gouvernement (19 October 2022). "Décret du 31 juillet 2023 portant nomination d'une ambassadrice extraordinaire et plénipotentiaire de la République française auprès de la République des Philippines - Mme FONTANEL (Marie)" [Decree of 31 July 2023 appointing an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of the Philippines - Ms. FONTANEL (Marie)]. Légifrance. Direction de l'information légale et administrative. JORF art. EAEA2317791D. ISSN 2270-8987. OCLC 867599055..
  5. ^ Antonio, Raymund (20 September 2023). ""I'll put all my energy into further strengthening PH, France ties" - new envoy". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Chronological list of Ambassadors (since 1946)". Embassy of France, Manila. Archived from the original on 21 February 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
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