The Manila Economic and Cultural Office[note 1] simple known as MECO is the representative office of the Philippines in Taiwan, functioning as a de facto embassy in the absence of diplomatic relations.

[3] It was first established in 1975 as the Asian Exchange Center, replacing the former Philippine Embassy.

[1] In 1984, its staff acquired diplomatic privileges and immunity, as did those of its Taiwanese counterpart in Manila, then known as the Pacific Economic and Cultural Center.

[6] In September 2024, Cheloy Garafil was appointed as the new Chairperson and Resident Representative of the office.

[7] List of Chairmen of MECO (1989–present): This ROC (Taiwanese) politics–related article is a stub.