H.E. Benito B. Valeriano (+)
16 January 1954 - 12 September 2016
Former Philippine Ambassador to India
It is with profound sorrow and deep respect, that we announce the passing of His Excellency Benito B. Valeriano, former Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of India and to the Kingdom of Nepal, from November 2012 to October 2014. Ambassador Valeriano suffered a heart attack on 12 September 2016 and is survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Jaclyn Sy Valeriano and sons, Patrick and Jeremy.
At the time of his demise, Ambassador Valeriano, was serving as Assistant Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) - Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office. Prior to his posting as Ambassador to India, his stellared career included stints as Consul General to Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Xiamen and as Chargé d'Affaires in Tripoli, Libya. He also served as a soldier in the Philippine Armed Forces prior to joining the ranks of the Philippine Foreign Service. He was a reserve officer with the Philippine Army with the rank of Lt. Colonel at the time of his death.
Ambassador Valeriano was a highly regarded career diplomat, well-loved and highly respected both by his officers and staff at the Embassy of the Philippines in New Delhi and held in high esteem by his counterparts in the Diplomatic Corps, for his sincere leadership, intelligence and wisdom and invaluable mentorship.
He fully supported the work of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New Delhi, in promoting trade and investments between the two countries.
PTIC New Delhi is the commercial section of the Embassy of the Philippines in India and the representative office of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry in India, and South Asian region countries. Ambassador Valeriano worked closely with Commercial Counsellors Vichael Angelo Roaring and John Paul Iñigo, who were assigned in New Delhi.
In a fitting tribute to the late Ambassador, former Philippine Commercial Attache and Director to New Delhi, Vichael Angelo Roaring said,
At the time of his demise, Ambassador Valeriano, was serving as Assistant Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) - Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office. Prior to his posting as Ambassador to India, his stellared career included stints as Consul General to Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo and Xiamen and as Chargé d'Affaires in Tripoli, Libya. He also served as a soldier in the Philippine Armed Forces prior to joining the ranks of the Philippine Foreign Service. He was a reserve officer with the Philippine Army with the rank of Lt. Colonel at the time of his death.
Ambassador Valeriano was a highly regarded career diplomat, well-loved and highly respected both by his officers and staff at the Embassy of the Philippines in New Delhi and held in high esteem by his counterparts in the Diplomatic Corps, for his sincere leadership, intelligence and wisdom and invaluable mentorship.
He fully supported the work of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New Delhi, in promoting trade and investments between the two countries.
PTIC New Delhi is the commercial section of the Embassy of the Philippines in India and the representative office of the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry in India, and South Asian region countries. Ambassador Valeriano worked closely with Commercial Counsellors Vichael Angelo Roaring and John Paul Iñigo, who were assigned in New Delhi.
In a fitting tribute to the late Ambassador, former Philippine Commercial Attache and Director to New Delhi, Vichael Angelo Roaring said,
"Dear friends with the India connection. It is with much sorrow that I wish to let you know of the passing of Ambassador Benito Valeriano of a heart attack. He was an inspirational leader to our team in New Delhi. I will always be thankful for his support in professional and personal endeavors.
A man's man, he exemplified what it was to be a gentleman diplomat. A public servant who was always true to his calling.
When I left Delhi, his despedida included asking me to plant a tree for posterity in the embassy grounds. Like those trees sir, your legacy will always be remembered in us whose lives you have truly touched. Salamat po.
Please say a prayer for Amba Nitoy. Please also Keep in your thoughts and prayers Mam Jackie Valeriano, and their two boys Patrick and Jeremy."