Embassy of the Republic
of the Philippines in Doha
Building No. 6, Street No. 549
Zone No. 66, Doha, State of Qatar
Consular Services Hours:
Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
EMBASSY NEWS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Wed, Mar 5th 2025 Embassy Advisory: Official Website for Obtaining a Philippine National Police (PNP) Clearance, 05 March 2025
- Fri, Feb 28th 2025 Message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the Commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan, 28 February 2025
- Thu, Feb 27th 2025 Embassy Advisory: Shortened Service Hours During the Holy Month of Ramadan, 27 February 2025
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PH Ambassador Presents Credentials to the Amir of the State of Qatar
DOHA 27 January 2025 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, presented his Letter of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, in a reception ceremony held at the Amiri Diwan on 27 January 2025.
The presentation of credentials marked the formal commencement of Ambassador Melicor’s tenure as the head of the Philippine diplomatic mission in Doha.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Melicor conveyed the warm greetings of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Filipino people to His Highness the Amir and the friendly people of the State of Qatar.
He also affirmed his commitment to enhancing the robust diplomatic relations between the two countries through the conclusion and implementation of mutually beneficial programs and agreements.
The ceremony began with a procession from the Ambassador’s residence to Amiri Diwan, where he was received by the Commander of the Guard of Honor.
This was followed by the inspection ceremony at the inner yard of the Amiri Diwan where the Army Musical Band played “Lupang Hinirang” and “as-Salam al-Amiri,” the respective national anthems of the Philippines and Qatar.
Ambassador Melicor was accompanied by his spouse, Mme Villaray Hope Noro Melicor.
The day prior, Ambassador Melicor provided a copy of his credentials to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
PH Ambassador Presents Copy of Credentials to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs
DOHA 26 January 2025 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, presented a copy of his credentials to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi, on 26 January 2025.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Melicor affirmed his commitment to enhancing the robust diplomatic relations between the two friendly countries through the conclusion and implementation of mutually beneficial programs and agreements.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
PH Embassy Joins ASEAN Committee in Doha in Call on Minister of State for International Cooperation
DOHA 20 January 2025 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar joined other members of the ASEAN Committee in Doha (ACD) in paying a courtesy call on Her Excellency Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad on 16 January 2025.
Among the items discussed were the latest developments in the region, as well as ways to enhance cooperation between ASEAN and the State of Qatar.
The Philippine Embassy was represented by First Secretary and Consul General Cassandra B. Sawadjaan. Also present were the heads of the diplomatic missions to Qatar of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
New Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Arrives in Doha
DOHA 16 January 2025 — His Excellency Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, the new Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the State of Qatar, arrived in Doha on 15 January 2025 to formally assume his post.
Together with his spouse, Mme Villaray Hope Noro Melicor, Ambassador Melicor was received at the airport by Embassy officials and representatives of the Government of the State of Qatar, led by His Excellency Ambassador Ibrahim Yousif Abdullah Fakhro, Director of the Department of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
A native of Cagayan de Oro, Ambassador Melicor is a career diplomat with decades-long experience in the foreign service.
His previous postings were at the Philippine Consulates and Embassies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Germany, Libya, and Poland.
Prior to being designated to lead the Philippine diplomatic mission in the State of Qatar, Ambassador Melicor was the Assistant Secretary for Middle East and African Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
PASSPORT APPOINTMENT
NOTE: Bring printed copies of the completed passport application form and all necessary requirements on the day of your appointment.
PASSPORT RELEASING
To check if your passport is ready for release, please use the Philippine Embassy in Qatar Passport Releasing Page.
Requirements for passport releasing:
1. Personal appearance. Otherwise, bring an authorization letter.
2. Old/previous passport
3. Receipt
