Patrick John Uytiepo Hilado was appointed Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Federative Republic of Brazil in September 2022 by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. On 6 May 2026, he presented his credentials to Brazil President Luiz Inacio da Silva and formally assumed office as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Additionally, as the head of the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia, Ambassador Romualdez is concurrently the Philippines’ emissary to the Co-operative Republic Guyana and the Republic of Suriname.

Ambassador Hilado brings extensive diplomatic experience to his current role, having most recently served as the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Asset Management and Support Services at the Department of Foreign Affairs from 2023 to 2026.

Throughout his distinguished career in the foreign service, Ambassador Hilado has represented the Philippines in diverse postings across North America, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific, including serving as Consul General in Agana, Guam, and holding key diplomatic positions in Osaka, Oslo, Helsinki, Chicago, and Port Moresby.

A graduate of De La Salle University-Manila with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 1993, he is a recipient of the Order of Lakandula, Rank of Officer, and draws upon decades of institutional knowledge to strengthen bilateral relations and advocate for the interests of the Philippines. Ambassador Hilado was born and raised in Bacolod City, Philippines.