The DFA did not mention the cause of the envoy’s death.
“The Philippine Embassy in Beijing is coordinating with the Chinese authorities in effecting the immediate repatriation of Ambassador Chito’s remains,” the DFA said in a statement.
Sta. Romana was appointed as ambassador to China in December 2016 because of his “deep knowledge of China’s history and people.”
“Under his distinguished tenure, Philippine-China relations flourished despite differences; indeed they flowered all the more in maturity and were deeply strengthened,” the DFA added.
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 19) — Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana passed away, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday.
Read: #DFAStatement on the Passing of Philippine Ambassador to China, His Excellency Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana: https://t.co/e77pPy6qVp pic.twitter.com/e98baLSqS9
— DFA Philippines (@DFAPHL) April 19, 2022
