PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH SANTA CATARINA VICE GOVERNOR TO STRENGTHEN PHILIPPINE-BRAZIL ECONOMIC RELATIONS

Florianopolis, Brazil. On 06 July 2026, Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Patrick John U. Hilado paid a courtesy call on the government of Santa Catarina’s Vice Governor Marilisa Boehm at the latter’s official residence in Florianopolis City.

The meeting focused on providing an overview of Santa Catarina’s economy, agriculture, tourism, and investment opportunities.

The Ambassador expressed his gratitude to the state of Santa Catarina for providing various opportunities to around 100 overseas Filipinos residing in the state. He also highlighted the 80th year of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Brazil. Ambassador Hilado shared various areas of cooperation particularly on strengthening business participation, sharing best practices and exchange of technological knowledge, and maximizing agricultural productivity.

Vice Governor Marilisa Boehm warmly welcomed the Ambassador and is delighted to know the positive relations between the Philippines and Brazil. She briefly shared the state’s programs in improving health, education, and public security which have greatly contributed in improving the quality of life for the residents of Santa Catarina. She shared her optimism in furthering trade and investment relations between the Philippines and Brazil.

The Ambassador was joined by Consul Bien Janine Alfaro. Meanwhile, Vice Governor Boehm was joined by Mr. Emerson Pereira, Executive Secretary Deputy for International Coordination; Mr. João Müller, Executive Secretary of InvestSC; and Mr. Audi Kamers, Chief of Staff of the State Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock.