H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto hosted a reception to celebrate the 127the Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence, on 23 May 2025, held at the Embassy of the Philippines.
The event was attended by over 140 guests, from the diplomatic corps, Swedish government officials, private sector, academia, and Filipino community leaders. The reception’s guests of honour, H.E. Ambassador Daniel Wolvén, Head of the Department for Asia, Pacific, and Latin America gladly accepts the invitation.
During his remarks, Ambassador Chuasoto cited the long-standing bilateral relations between the Philippines and Sweden, which celebrated its milestone 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations in 2022. He expressed the hope and determination to build even stronger cooperation between both countries particularly in the areas of green and smart solutions, digitalisation, research and development, education, defence and security, and trade and investments.
Ambassador Wolvén, in his remarks reaffirmed Sweden’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the countries and acknowledged the importance of the arrival of a new ambassador to Sweden. He noted the numerous high-level visits in the past year as well as the signing of several agreements that aim to facilitate Philippines-Sweden cooperation, which demonstrates Sweden’s intent to be a preferred partner to the Philippines.
The Embassy featured Filipino award-winning flair bartender Mr. Dennis Barela Adiuba, who delighted the crowd with his bartending skills. Mr. Barela-Adiuba served cocktails using Philippine spirits–Don Papa Rum, Archipelago ARC Gin and Vodka, and Tarsier–which are available at the Systembolaget, a government-owned chain of liquor stores in Sweden for alcoholic drinks.
The Embassy also featured the LakBai Guitar Duo– Ms. Jennifer A. De Vera and Mr. Jeffrey S. Malazo –whose mastery of the guitar and enchanting voices provided entertainment through the evening.
Filipino restaurant, Kanto Bistro, whose delicious and authentic Filipino delicacies was a hit with the guests as they savored chicken inasal and pork barbeque skewers, vegetable lumpia, kinilaw shots, and pork asado and fried chicken pandesal. Guests also satisfied their sweet cravings with the assorted delectable desserts of leche flan bites, ube panna cotta, ube cassava, and mango sago. END
H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto met with Consul David Kristensson, a.h., on 21 May 2025 (Thursday), at the Embassy of the Philippines.
During the meeting, Consul Kristensson welcomed Ambassador Chuasoto to Sweden. Consul Kristersson also provided updates on consular services to the clients and the importance of engaging the Filipino community in West Sweden.
Both sides discussed Consul Kristersson’s visit to Manila in November as well as exchanged ideas on possible projects to be undertaken by the Embassy and the Consulate to further strengthen the growing trade and economic ties between the Philippines and Sweden. END
H.E. Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto met with Mr. Daniel Källenfors, Mayor of Lidingo, on 15 May 2025 (Thursday), in Lidingö, Sweden.
During the meeting, Mayor Källenfors welcomed Ambassador Chuasoto to the City of Lidingö and expressed interest in collaborating with the Embassy in future projects. Both sides also discussed Philippines-Sweden relations, the role of the local government, and their respective experiences in the private sector. Both sides also exchanged views on the geopolitical situation in Europe and Asia and how Europe and Asia may strengthen its economic ties given changes in world trade policies.
The Embassy of the Philippines is located in the City of Lidingö. END
