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Albert del Rosario (Albert Ferreros del Rosario) was born on 14 November, 1939 in Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines, is a Filipino diplomat (1939–2023). Discover Albert del Rosario's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?

Popular As Albert Ferreros del Rosario
Occupation Business executive
Age 83 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 14 November 1939
Birthday 14 November
Birthplace Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Date of death 18 April, 2023
Died Place on flight to San Francisco, California, US
Nationality Philippines

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Source of Income Business executive

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1939

Albert Ferreros del Rosario Sr. (November 14, 1939 – April 18, 2023) was a Filipino businessman, diplomat, and government official.

Albert Ferreros del Rosario was born in Manila on November 14, 1939, to Luis del Rosario and Amparo Ferreros.

His great-grandmother Teresa Sempio was a sister of Felipa Sempio, the mother of Gregorio del Pilar.

His grandfather, Judge Simplicio Sempio del Rosario, was a delegate to the Malolos Congress.

Del Rosario graduated from Xavier High School in New York and subsequently attended college at New York University, graduating with a degree in Economics.

1991

In 1991, President Corazon Aquino conferred the Philippine Army Award to del Rosario for his initiatives as chair of the Makati Foundation for Education.

2001

Prior to serving foreign affairs secretary, he was chair of the Philippine Stratbase Consultancy and the Makati Foundation for Education and served as the ambassador of the Philippines to the United States from 2001 to 2006 during the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo administration.

Before being appointed by Benigno Aquino III to the secretary of foreign affairs post, del Rosario was the Philippine ambassador to the United States under then-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2001 to 2006.

He stepped down to return to the private sector.

2006

In 2006, he was inducted into the Xavier High School Hall of Fame.

Del Rosario was the uncle of actor, martial artist, and former Makati congressman Monsour del Rosario.

During Corazon Aquino's presidential term, del Rosario would accompany her on state visits to the United States.

Before entering politics, del Rosario was on the board of several companies.

He was chair of the Philippine Stratbase Consultancy and the Makati Foundation for Education.

He was also president of Gotuaco, Del Rosario Insurance Brokers, and Philippine Telecommunications Investment Corp.

2008

In 2008, he wrote that he could not defend the emergency rule to Washington since it was "unjustifiable".

2011

He served as the secretary of foreign affairs of the Philippines from 2011 to 2016 under the Benigno Aquino III administration.

During his tenure as foreign minister, he was notable for representing the Philippines in a case against China's claim of the South China Sea under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

On February 24, 2011, President Benigno Aquino III swore in del Rosario as his secretary of foreign affairs replacing Alberto Romulo.

2012

In May 2012, del Rosario called on the United States to supply the Philippines with "naval patrol vessels, aircraft, advanced radar systems and coastal surveillance facilities" in order to maintain his nation's sovereignty against Chinese claims in the South China Sea.

2014

On March 30, 2014, the Philippines submitted its country's memorial to the Arbitral Tribunal in the Hague hearing the case it brought against the People's Republic of China under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The memorial sought to have China's claim of 90% of the South China Sea, including several features within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone, declared invalid.

The case was the first time international legal experts formally considered the validity of China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.

On September 15, 2014, del Rosario was awarded the Tanging Dangal Award (Gawad Dangal na Lipi), the highest recognition given to a Bulakenyo who demonstrates outstanding contributions to society.

2015

On July 7, 2015, del Rosario appeared before the Arbitral Tribunal in the Hague to present "Why the Philippines brought this case to Arbitration and its importance to the region and the world".

On September 24, 2015, he was conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree (Honoris Causa) from New York's College of Mount Saint Vincent for his commitment to democracy, advocacy to the poor, opposing corruption and promoting peaceful change in the Philippines.

Prior to del Rosario's resignation, he had suffered from an undisclosed spinal medical condition.

In 2015, he had undergone spinal surgery in the United States to treat it, but the procedure was unsuccessful.

Del Rosario died on April 18, 2023, from a heart attack while on board a commercial flight en route to San Francisco for a private pilgrimage.

He was 83.

A coroner in San Mateo concluded that del Rosario had died from heart failure and cardiomyopathy.

His remains were returned to Manila on April 22.

2016

On February 8, 2016, del Rosario announced that he would resign as secretary of foreign affairs, citing health reasons, which was later to be revealed he had a spinal condition.

He stepped down on March 7, 2016, nearly four months before the end of President Aquino's term.