Embassy of the Philippines, Bandar Seri Begawan
Opened in 1984 after Brunei gained independence from the United Kingdom, it is currently located in the Diplomatic Enclave of Bandar Seri Begawan, behind the offices of the country's Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.[3] Construction of the new chancery began on April 16, 2010,[1] and the new building was inaugurated by President Benigno Aquino III during his state visit to Brunei on June 2, 2011.[2] The new chancery of the Philippine Embassy was built at cost of $2.5 million, and is the first building that visitors will see upon entering the Diplomatic Enclave.[4] Then-Consul General Raymond Balatbat, meanwhile, remarked that the building's design will combine form and function, as well as openness, security and Filipino hospitality.[5] The Philippine Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan is currently headed by Ambassador Christopher B. Montero, who had been appointed to the position by President Rodrigo Duterte on January 23, 2019.