Albert del Rosario

Albert Ferreros del Rosario Sr. (November 14, 1939 – April 18, 2023) was a Filipino businessman, diplomat, and government official. He served as the secretary of foreign affairs of the Philippines from 2011 to 2016 under the Benigno Aquino III administration.^[1][2]

Early life

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.^[1]

Political career

During Corazon Aquino's presidential term, del Rosario would accompany her on state visits to the United States.^[1]

Secretary of Foreign Affairs

On February 24, 2011, President Benigno Aquino III swore in del Rosario as his secretary of foreign affairs replacing Alberto Romulo.^[1]

Death

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.^[1]

Honors

In 1991, President Corazon Aquino conferred the Philippine Army Award to del Rosario for his initiatives as chair of the Makati Foundation for Education.^[1]