PHL Embassy in Lisbon Participates in Portugal Exportador 2017

First Secretary and Consul General Gines Jaime Ricardo D. Gallaga of the Philippine Embassy in Lisbon (far right) discusses the Philippine market and opportunities to representatives of Portuguese export companies

01 December 2017 LISBON – The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon participated in Portugal Exportador 2017 at the Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, on November 22. Portugal Exportador is held annually and considered the largest national event dedicated to business internationalization.  It aims to provide Portuguese companies with access to a wide range of products and services; access to vast and specialized information on markets, sectors and other topics related to internationalization.

During the event, the Philippine Embassy gave an economic overview and profile of the Philippine market as well as business opportunities to Portuguese companies from various industries. The Philippine Embassy also joined in the international tasting segment where guests of the event sampled Philippine dried mangoes and rum. 

Portugal Exportador 2017 was attended by more than 1000 participants from foreign embassies accredited to Portugal, Chambers of Commerce, Startups and Business associations and organizations.  END

For more information, visit www.lisbonpe.dfa.gov.ph.

Philippine Brand Dried Mangoes from Profoods International Corporation and Don Papa Rum from Bleeding Heart Rum Company featured during the International tasting segment of Portugal Exportador 2017

Guests enjoying samples of Philippine rum at Portugal Exportador 2017.