351, opening a legation in Paris under the ultimate jurisdiction of the Philippine embassy in Madrid,[3] and headed by former Senator Proceso Sebastián.

[4] The legation was upgraded to a full embassy in 1955, with Salvador P. Lopez, who would later become the secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), becoming the mission's first ambassador.

[8] Originally part of the former Château de Boulainvilliers [fr],[7] the chancery is beside the birthplace of tennis player Suzanne Lenglen.

[11] The newly renovated consular section was later inaugurated by Ortega, alongside Embassy staff and members of the local community, on January 26, 2014.

[24] Among its activities include celebrating the Fête de la Musique with Filipino musicians,[25] showcasing Philippine industrial design,[26] promoting Filipino animated short films,[27] and organizing an exhibit of pre-Hispanic artifacts at the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac.