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The ambassador of The Philippines in Brazil, Mrs. Teresita Barsana, received guests in her residence to pay homage to the Minister of Foreign Affair of her country, Mr. Alberto G. Rômulo, who was in Brazil participating of the Minister Meeting of the Latin American – East Asia Cooperation Forum (FOCALAL).

Ambassador of The Philippines, Mrs. Teresita Barsana and Minister of Foreign Affairs from The Phillipines, Mr. Alberto G. Rômulo.

The event happened on August 21st of 2007 and among the guests there were ambassadors, members of the Brazilian government, diplomats, businessmen and personalities of Brasilia’s society.

Guests wait for the opening moment of Dr. Jose Rizal statue.

After the guests’ arrival, the ambassador Teresita Barsana and the Minister Alberto G. Rômulo opened a monument paying homage to Dr. Jose Rizal, important name in The Philippine History and who’s bust will be, from now on, in exhibition at the main yards of the embassy.

Minister Alberto G. Rômulo opens the statue of Dr. Jose Rizal.


Ambassador of The Philippines, Mrs. Teresita Barsana and the Minister of Foreign Affairs from Philippines, Mr. Alberto G. Rômulo.


The Dr. Jose Rizal’s statue may be seen at the entrance gardens of the The Philippines embassy.

Then, the guests were leaded to the ambassador’s residence and in a mood full of fraternization, were received by the hosts.

Guests going to the ambassador’s residence, where they were received by the ambassador Teresita Barsana and by the Minister Alberto G. Rômulo.


Guests fraternize at the social halls of the official residence.


Minister of Swedish embassy, Mr. Ulf Svner (right) and the ambassador of Canada, Mr. Paul Hunt.


Ambassador of Israel, Mrs. Tzipora Rimon, and ambassador of Bulgaria, Mr. Nicolai Tzatchev.


Ambassador of Ukraine, Mr. Volodymyr Lákomov (left) and ambassador of Romania, Mr. Mihai Zamfir.

The ambassador Teresita Barsana thanked the presence of all and after that, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Philippines, Mr. Alberto G. Rômulo, made a short speech emphasizing the importance of relations of Brazil with the countries of east of Asia and also thanking the pleasant hospitality of Brazilian people during his visit.

Ambassador Teresita Barsana and Minister Alberto G. Rômulo gave speeches for the guests, being very applauded by all.




Ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago, Mrs. Monica Clement, surrounded by Franciscans Immaculate.


Mr. Adam Dieye, Chargé d’Affaires of Senegal.


Ambassador of United Arab Emirates, Mr. Yousuf Ali Al-Usaimi.
Soon afterwards, the guests could watch to a choir presentation an also serve themselves with a dinner of typical dishes and sweets from Philippines.
The presentation of such talent choir pleased the guests.


Philippine dishes were served at the event.

The ambassador Teresita Barsana and the Minister Alberto G. Rômulo were very complimented by everyone for the important presence at the Cooperation Forum occurred in Brazil.

Ambassador Teresita Barsana and the Minister Alberto G. Rômulo received the compliments of the guests.


The event counted on a lot of fraternization.






THE GUIDE congratulates the ambassador Teresita Barsana
for the success of the diplomatic event.