Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will make a state visit to the Philippines on November 14–15, marking the first visit by a sitting Brazilian head of state, officials say. The announcement is made by the Philippines’ Presidential Communications Office and relayed through Malacañang.

Context for the visit includes its timing ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, which the Philippines hosts as chair. Coverage also links the trip to the broader anniversary backdrop of 80 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Brazil in 2026.

Across outlets, the core details are consistent: Lula’s visit dates, the “first sitting Brazilian president” framing, and that the Philippines is setting the schedule in connection with ASEAN leadership events. One outlet emphasizes Lula’s prior political positioning toward former US President Donald Trump, while others focus more on the Philippines’ leadership meetings and the ASEAN summit timeline.