PHILIPPINES CONDUCTS ROADSHOW IN CONVENTIONAL ENERGY IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

The Philippine Embassy and the Department of Energy (DOE) conducted a roadshow and participated in the American Association of Petroleum Geologists – International Conference Exhibition (AAPG-ICE) 2025 last 30 September-03 October 2025 at the Windsor Convention & Expo Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The activity is part of Brasilia PE and DOE’s continuing efforts under the Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program (PCECP), which is the Government’s transparent and competitive system of awarding Petroleum Service Contracts (PSCs) in the Philippines,

The AAPG-ICE 2025 serves as a gathering point for geoscientists, technology innovators, policy makers, technical experts, and industry leaders across the global energy sector to engage and collaborate in meaningful discussions and share insights on meeting energy demand while transitioning to a low carbon future. The DOE and the Embassy showcased the latest advancements in the Philippine petroleum sector, particularly on the development of the country’s indigenous oil, gas and native hydrogen resources, and highlighted a range of investment opportunities in the Philippines to foster collaboration and attract international energy companies to the country.

Aside from the Philippine Roadshow and attending the main meetings of the AAPG-ICE, PhilDel also held associated meetings with various stakeholders, particularly companies exploring investment opportunities in the Philippine petroleum sector, including oil, gas, and natural hydrogen. 

Currently, the Philippines is targeting more than USD200 million in incoming investments under eight (8) petroleum service contracts to identify oil, gas, and hydrogen reserves in Palawan, Sulu, Cagayan, and Cebu. Under these contracts between the government and private companies, jobs will be created, and the country’s energy supply will be strengthened, thereby easing dependence on imported oil and helping the country’s transition to clean energy.

In addition to officers of the Embassy and DOE, representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao also formed part of PhilDel.  

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FIRST FILIPINO DIPLOMAT GRADUATES FROM BRAZIL’S DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY, INSTITUTO RIO BRANCO

On 25 September 2025, Ambassador Joseph Gerard B. Angeles and Minister Joselito Chad N. Jacinto Jr. attended the graduation of Mr. Miguel Antonio B. Gonzales, Foreign Service Officer IV of the Department of Foreign Affairs, from the 2025 Diplomat Training Course at the Rio Branco Institute of Brazil\'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The program is a result of the MOU between the Rio Branco Institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil and the Foreign Service Institute of the Republic of the Philippines on Mutual Cooperation on Training of Diplomats, signed on 25 August 2014.

With the program taught in Portuguese, the 2025 Diplomat Training Course took place from January to September 2025, featuring a wide range of substantive courses (Geographic, Protocol, Multilateral Negotiations, Public International Law, Foreign Policy Analysis, Diversity and Inclusion, Political Economy, Conflict Mediation, etc.), as well as language classes in English, French, Spanish, and Russian.

The graduation ceremony was presided by Rio Branco Institute’s Director General Amb. Mitzi Gurgel Valente da Costa, who congratulated the graduates’ participation in the training program along with new Brazilian diplomats, particularly during their 80th year anniversary.

Mr. Gonzales is the first Filipino diplomat to participate in the Rio Branco Institute since its first batch of foreign diplomats in 1976. He graduated along with Brazilian and foreign diplomats from Angola, Cape Verde, Chile, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Panama, Paraguay, and São Tome and Principe.

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BRASILIA PE AND THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN BRASILIA CELEBRATES THE 127TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE

16 June 2025, Brasilia - The Philippine Embassy in Brasilia celebrated the 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence with the Filipino Community.

The program started with the singing of the national anthem followed by playing of the Independence Day Message of Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The undersigned also delivered his opening remarks and message to the Filipino community. It was followed by Filipino dance performances from the Teatro Cristã dos Membros da Igreja de Deus sede do Brasil and the Filipino Association of Brazil (Brasilia). Ambassador Angeles also gave an electric guitar performance.

Around 100 guests attended the celebration and enjoyed Filipino food, karaoke, dancing, games, and picture taking at the jeepney photobooth.

 

PH PARTICIPATES IN THE BAZAR DE COMIDA E CULTURA INTERNACIONAL

31 May 2025, Brasilia. The Philippine Embassy in Brasilia participated in the Bazar de Comida e Cultura Internacional organized by the Grupo dos Cônjuges dos Chefes de Missão in Brasilia on 31 May 2025

The Philippine booth featured the jeepney and served pansit, puto, and turon, which was well received by the Brazilian and international community. Tourism promotional materials were also given to further promote the Philippines as their next vacation destination. Mr. Emmanuel Santos also showcased world class Filipino talent during his singing performance.

The ASEAN Committee in Brasilia including Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Vietnam also participated.

A total of 60 embassies and international organizations participated in the event that generated an estimate of more than 5,000 people in attendance, from 10AM to 4PM.

 

 

OVERSEAS VOTING FOR 2025 NATIONAL ELECTIONS OPENS IN BRASILIA, BRAZIL

 
The Overseas Voting for the 2025 National Elections officially began on 13 April 2025.
 
For the first time, overseas voting is now done through Internet Voting, which offers a more convenient and accessible method for overseas voters to participate in the election process.
 
Registered voters who have completed the pre-enrollment process may log in to cast their votes at https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/vote until 12 May 2025, 8AM (Brasilia time).
 
Additionally, those who have not yet enrolled for the pre-enrollment process may still enroll at https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enroll until 07 May 2025 (11:59PM Philippine time).
 
Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women and those who may encounter difficulties with the pre-enrollment process or accessing the internet voting system may visit the Embassy for assistance on voting online. The Overseas Voting Precinct at the Embassy is specifically dedicated for these groups and will be open from 9AM to 5PM during the voting period.
 
The Embassy will also be holding field pre-voting enrollments and voting in Sao Paulo, Brazil on19-20 April 2025 and Florianopolis, Brazil on 26-27 April 2025.
 
On 12 May 2025, the last day of the overseas voting period, the Overseas Voting Precinct will be open until 8:00AM (Brasilia time).
 
 

Philippine Embassy and the Filipino Community in Brasilia celebrate National Month

 

On 9 March 2025 the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia and the Filipino Association of Brazil celebrated National Women’s Month with the Filipino Community in Brasilia, anchored on the subtheme “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas”. Ambassador Joseph Gerard Angeles shared in his opening statement the progress that has been done towards women empowerment and gender equality. He further stressed the existing challenges women face, especially of Filipino women overseas. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Bien Janine Alfaro, the Embassy’s Gender and Development Focal Point Officer, also shared the Philippines’ various policies and programs to empower and protect women’s rights. Some members of the community also shared their stories as an immigrant in Brazil and the challenges they faced living in a different country. The event was organized by the Embassy and the Filipino Association of Brazil. END.

ONLINE VOTING AND COUNTING SYSTEM

The mode of voting determined by the COMELEC for overseas voters under the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia for purposes of the 2025 National Elections is ONLINE VOTING.
 
To vote online, you need to:
  1. be a registered overseas voter
  2. must be pre-enrolled as online voter before the 30-day overseas voting period
  3. use your mobile device, computer, or tablet, you can vote during the overseas election period
Important dates to remember:
  1. Pre-enrollment: To pre-enroll, visit the www.comelec.gov.ph and prepare your active e-mail address, phone number, and Philippine passport. The pre-enrollment period is from March 20 to May 7, 2025
  2. Voting Period: The election period is from April 13, 2025 (local time) to May 12, 2025 (7PM Philippine Standard time)

21 February 2025 

National Registry of Overseas Voters

In compliance with Sections 58 and 59 Part IX of COMELEC Resolution No. 10833 promulgated on 07 September 2022, the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia wishes to share the following links to the COMELEC Website for the lists of overseas voters qualified to vote for purposes of the 2025 National and Local Elections:

The mode of voting determined by the COMELEC for overseas voters under the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia for purposes of the 2025 National Elections is ONLINE VOTING. All qualified registered overseas voters are kindly reminded to PRE-ENROLL from 20 March 2025 to 07 May 2025 to enable them to cast their vote in this historical event in Philippine Elections.

The overseas election period will be from April 13, 2025 (local time) to May 12, 2025 (7PM Philippine Standard time).

For more information, you may send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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