H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto paid a courtesy call on Mr. Olle Burell, President of City Council of Stockholm, on 28 May 2025 (Wednesday), in Stockholm, Sweden.
During the meeting, Mr. Burell welcomed Ambassador Chuasoto as the newest member of the diplomatic corps in Sweden and shared some insights with respect to Sweden. Ambassador Chuasoto also shared his plans to expand economic and cultural ties between the two countries.
Both sides discussed the growing ties between the Philippines and Sweden, and between Europe and ASEAN. Mr. Burell noted that the ASEAN Committee in Stockholm (ACS) is one of the more active regional groupings and commended the ACS for its activities to promote the region in Sweden, including through the ACS Trade and Food Fair.
Mr. Burell also gave Ambassador Chuasoto a tour of the Stockholm City Hall, which will be celebrating its 102nd anniversary in 2025. END
H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto met with H.E. Ilse Ruse, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to Sweden, on 28 May 2025 (Wednesday), in Stockholm, Sweden.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the accreditation of Ambassador Chuasoto to Latvia as well as the growing ties between the Philippines and Latvia. Ambassador Chuasoto also shared his plans of expanding bilateral engagements and links in the political, economic, and socio-cultural spheres.
The Philippines and Latvia celebrated thirty years of diplomatic relations in 2021. END
H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto invited the LakBai Guitar Duo to perform at the diplomatic reception held to celebrate the 127th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day, on 23 May 2025 (Friday), at the Embassy of the Philippines.
The Lakbai Guitar Duo - Ms. Jennifer A. De Vera and Mr. Jeffrey S. Malazo, is a guitarist couple from Pilipinas Got Talent Season 6 contest. They performed all over the Philippines, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Korea, and the USA.
During the reception, Jenny and Jeff serenaded the audience with Filipino songs entitled: “Nais ko, Cariñosa, and Minamahal Kita”. Guests were visibly appreciative of the duo’s guitar performance of “Libertanggo, Winter is Coming, Hotel California, Abba Medley, Diablo Rojo, and Iisang Bangka”.
The LakBai Guitar Duo’s visit to Stockholm was made possible through coordination with and the efforts of Ms. Ditas Enström of Stockholm-based, Euro Asian Dancegrupp. END
H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto invited Flair Bartender Mr. Dennis Barela Adiuba to perform at the diplomatic reception held to celebrate the 127th Anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day, on 23 May 2025 (Friday), at the Embassy of the Philippines.
In his remarks, Ambassador Chuasoto underscored the Embassy’s goal to promote and impart a taste of the Philippines through some of the Philippines’ best liquor.
One of the evening’s highlights were the performances of Mr. Dennis Barela Adiuba, a Madrid-based Filipino and a flair bartending champion, who showcased his bartending skills to the delight of the crowd. He also concocted Philippine Mojito, ARC & Tonic, and The Dewy Gimlet for guests.
Don Papa Rum, Archipelago ARC Gin and Vodka, and Tarsier’s The Dewy Gimlet are available at the Systembolaget, a government-owned chain of liquor stores in Sweden where all alcoholic drinks are sold.
The visit of Mr. Dennis Barela Adiuba to Stockholm was made possible through coordination with and support of the Philippine Department of Tourism Office in London, United Kingdom. END
