Embassy of Palestine, Manila
diplomatic mission of the State of Palestine to the Philippines
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Philippines (Arabic: سفارة دولة فلسطين لدى الفلبين) is the diplomatic mission of Palestine in Philippines, located in Makati City, Metro Manila.
The Philippines recognized Palestinian statehood and established diplomatic relations on 4 September 1989, during the presidency of Corazon Aquino, with the embassy opening in Manila in May of the following year. A resident ambassador was not posted to the mission until 2020, when President Rodrigo Duterte's government described the embassy's reopening as the start of a new period in relations between the two countries. Since February 2025, the mission has been led by Ambassador Mounir Y.K. Anastas, formerly the Palestinian representative to UNESCO.
History
Background
The Philippines was the only Asian state among the 33 countries that voted for UN Resolution 181, the November 1947 plan to partition the British Mandate of Palestine. The Philippine delegate, Carlos P. Romulo, initially signaled to the General Assembly that his country would not support dividing Palestine, but President Manuel Roxas instructed the delegation to reverse its position shortly before the vote was taken, reportedly out of concern about the reaction of the United States Senate.
The Philippines later voted in favor of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 67/19, joining the majority of the UN member-states in recognizing Palestine as a non-member state. Following the vote, the Department of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Raul Hernandez stated that the Philippine government backs Palestinian self-determination and hopes an independent Palestine will eventually coexist peacefully with neighboring countries.
Recognition and upgrade to embassy
The Philippines recognized the State of Palestine and established diplomatic relations on September 4, 1989, during the administration of President Corazon Aquino. The Embassy of the State of Palestine opened in Manila in May 1990. The embassy was later closed in 1994 due to financial reasons.
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