Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana has passed away, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Tuesday, April 19.
In a message sent by the ambassador to one of SERVE’s editors on Good Friday, April 15, a few days before he died, he said it was a “rare privilege” to serve as the Philippine envoy to China.
“But if there is one thing I am proud of, it is this: to have played a frontline role in building a bridge of friendship and cooperation between the Filipino and Chinese people that transcended any differences and contributed to regional stability and prosperity. For, after all, what is diplomacy for, if not to serve the people and promote the country’s interests?” he added.
He also accompanied DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. two weeks ago for a meeting with Chinese ministers. “I greatly value our time working together and will always be grateful for his friendship and undeniable contribution to the development of China-Philippines relations,” Huang said in a statement.
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