Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro is a Filipino lawyer, diplomat and government official. She has been appointed as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) following the cabinet revamp initiated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr after the May 12, 2025 midterm election.
On July 1, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross), Gold Distinction on Lazaro in recognition of her leadership and vital contributions to Philippine foreign policy and diplomacy.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Maria Theresa Parreño Lazaro
Nickname –> Tess
Birth Date –> May 1 (Age )
Hometown –> Philippines
Family
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Education
College –> Maryknoll College
Degree –> Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Masters – International Studies, University of the Philippines
Doctorate – International Studies, University of the Philippines
Government Service Career / Work Experiences
2025-Present – Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
Former Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs
Former Ambassador to France, Switzerland
Former Permanent Delegate of the Philippines to UNESCO
Former Executive Director, Office of Consular Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs
Former Consul General to Syndey, Australia, and Barcelona, Spain
Former Second Secretary and Consul at Philippine Embassy, London
Former Deputy Consul General to New York, USA
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