Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
in the Philippines
駐菲律賓臺北經濟文化辦事處
Opisinang Pang-Ekonomiya at Pangkultura ng Taipei sa Pilipinas
Agency overview
Formed1975
(as Pacific Economic and Cultural Center)
1989
(as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office)
Jurisdiction Philippines
(Diplomatic mission of Taiwan)
HeadquartersMakati, Metro Manila
Agency executive
  • Gary Lin, Representative
WebsiteTaipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (Chinese: 駐菲律賓臺北經濟文化辦事處; pinyin: Zhù fēilǜbīn táiběi jīngjì wénhuà bànshì chù) represents the interests of Taiwan in the Philippines, functioning as a de facto embassy in the absence of diplomatic relations. Its Philippine counterpart is the "Manila Economic and Cultural Office" in Taipei.

It was first established in 1975 as the Pacific Economic and Cultural Center, replacing the former Republic of China Embassy. In 1984, its staff acquired diplomatic privileges and immunity, as did those of its Philippine counterpart, then known as the Asian Exchange Center. It adopted its present name in December 1989.

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