US ENVOY TO PH. United States Ambassador-designate to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson upon her arrival at the NAIA on Thursday (July 21, 2022). Carlson succeeded former US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, who ended his tour of duty in October 2020. (Photo courtesy of Amb. Carlson)
MANILA – United States Ambassador-designate to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson arrived in Manila on Thursday night.
The US Embassy in Manila said Carlson is set to present her credentials to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday.
"So excited to be here! I cannot wait to get the ball rolling and engage with our Filipino (friends, partners, and allies) to further strengthen the thriving US-Philippines relationship. Maraming salamat (Thank you) for the warm welcome," Carlson said in her first tweet in Manila.
Upon her arrival, Carlson presented her credentials to the Department of Foreign Affairs, saying she looks forward to exploring opportunities to further grow the two nations' bilateral relations.
Carlson succeeded former US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim, who ended his tour of duty in October 2020.
The veteran diplomat has been in foreign service since 1985 and previously served at diplomatic missions in Argentina, India, China, Ukraine, Hong Kong, Mozambique, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic.
She earned her degree in Spanish and International Studies from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and Master of Arts in International Relations from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. (PNA)
