We grieve with the family, friends, and colleagues of H.E. Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana. He served as PACS President from 2014 to 2016 before being appointed Philippine Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. He was one of the organization’s founding members, and from 2016 to the day of his passing, he served as a member of the PACS Advisory Board.

Since his time as a journalist in China in 1989, Ambassador Chito Sta. Romana has been a key figure in understanding and bridging the Philippines-China relationship. He engaged with Chinese and Filipino academics and policy and opinion makers and lectured at the China Studies program of the Asian Center, University of the Philippines -Diliman.

His immense contribution and dedication to strengthening the relations between the Philippines and China will always be remembered.

The following is a collection of tributes in honor of H.E. Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana:

Remembering Chito Sta. Romana – A public Facebook group dedicated to sharing memories with others who have known Chito Sta. Romana. (Friends, colleagues, family members & relatives, and students posted here their memories (photos and stories) with Amb. Chito Sta. Romana)

Farewell, Chito by Neni Sta. Romana Cruz

Remembering ABC News colleague ‘Chito’ Sta. Romana  –  A video remembering Chito as a former Beijing bureau chief at ABC News where he worked as a correspondent

Fellow Exiles And Bosom Buddies Remember Chito by Jaime FlorCruz and Eric Baculinao

Late PH envoy’s legacy: Bridging Filipinos, Chinese by Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, Philippines News Agency

Chinese Foreign Minister expresses heartfelt sadness over Philippine ambassador’s death via Global Times

‘Legends’ about my tito Chito Cool –  by Roel Sta. Romana Cruz

Remembering Chito Sta. Romana by Jaime Flor Cruz

劍客：鞠躬盡瘁 死而後已via Chinese Commercial News

Remembering Ambassador Chito Sta. Romana by John Silva

Chito Sta Romana and Truth Watchby Philip Ella Juico

Chito Sta Romana, the bridge over troubled waters by Austin Ong, IDSI

Late ambassador to China had a job no one wanted by Benjamin Kang Lim (First part / 2nd part)

Chito Sta. Romana through the eyes of a young diplomat by JJ Domingo

‘Perfect ambassador, a good man’: Remembering the life and legacy of PH envoy to China Sta. Romana via ANC News

The life and legacy of PH Envoy to China Chito Santa Romana via ANC News