The Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of the Philippines (Filipino: Embahador ng Estados Unidos sa Pilipinas) was established on July 4, 1946 after the Philippines gained its independence from the United States. The Ambassador to the Philippines has also been accredited to the Republic of Palau since 1996. The Ambassador works at the Embassy of the United States in Manila along Roxas Boulevard and holds residence in Forbes Park in Makati City. The Ambassador also has a summer residence in Baguio, The American Residence.