Malacañang Palace 02 July 2012 President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Order of Sikatuna with the Rank of Datu (Grand Cross, Silver Distinction) to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Alcides Gastao Rostand Prates in Malacañang. The award is in recognition of his numerous contributions in the strengthening of bilateral relations and promotion in such areas like continue reading : Farewell Call of Brazilian Ambassador Prates