List of ambassadors of the Philippines to Saudi Arabia
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The ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Filipino: Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Kaharian ng Saudi Arabia; Arabic: سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى المملكة العربية السعودية : safir jumhuriat alfilibiyn ladaa almamlakat alearabiat alsaeudia) is the Philippines' foremost diplomatic representative to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As Head of Mission, the Philippine ambassador is the official representative of the President of the Philippines and the government of the Philippines to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
| Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | |
|---|---|
| Sugo ng Republika ng Pilipinas sa Kaharian ng Saudi Arabia سفير جمهورية الفلبين لدى المملكة العربية السعودية | |
Coat of arms of the Republic of the Philippines | |
Incumbent since February 7, 2025Raymond R. Balatbat | |
| Department of Foreign Affairs Embassy of the Philippines, Riyadh | |
| Style | His/Her Excellency |
| Reports to | Department of Foreign Affairs |
| Seat | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Nominator | Secretary for Foreign Affairs |
| Appointer |
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| Term length | No fixed term |
| Inaugural holder | Lininding Pangandaman[1] |
| Formation | December 23, 1973 |
| Website | Philippine Embassy, Riyadh |
The first Philippine ambassador to Saudi Arabia, H.E. Lininding Pangandaman,[1] served in the former Saudi capital, Jeddah, following the establishment of the Philippine Embassy in the Kingdom in 1973. The embassy is now located in the Diplomatic Quarter district in Riyadh.[2][3]
List of Heads of Mission
| Ambassador / Head of Mission | Tenure | Note(s) | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lininding Pangandaman | 1973–1981 | [1] | |
| Benjamin Romualdez | 1981–1982 | [4] | |
| Alejandro Yango | 1982–1985 | [5][6] | |
| Mauyag Tamano | 1985–1989 | [7] | |
| Abraham Rasul | 1989–1993 | [8] | |
| Romulo Espaldon | 1993–1999 | [9] | |
| Rafael Seguis | 1999–2002 | [10] | |
| Bahnarim Guinomla | 2002–2006 | [9] | |
| Antonio Villamor | 2006–2010 | [11] | |
| Ezzedin Tago | 2010–2016 | [12] | |
| Iric Arribas | 2016–2017 | Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. | [13] |
| Adnan Alonto | 2017–2022 | Recalled following the circulation of the video showing his wife openly campaigning for a presidential candidate.[14] | [15] |
| Rommel Romato | 2022–2025 | Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. | [16] |
| Raymond Balatbat | 2025– | [17] | |