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PH Embassy joins Ministry of Culture and Kulinarya Qatar in celebration of cultural diversity and heritage

DOHA 28 July 2024 - Hosted by the Ministry of Culture and with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Kulinarya Qatar, a community organization that advocates the promotion of Philippine culture and heritage in Qatar, presented a colorful picture of the archipelago in a half-day activity at Bait Al Sulaiti on 26 July 2024. 

Philippine street food and beautifully-designed traditional clothes welcomed the guests at the Bait Al Sulaiti square. Members of the Filipino Arts Society conducted a free art workshop for students where they were taught how to make portraits and still life using different media while a Santacruzan procession gave a glimpse of how Filipinos integrate faith and culture.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Dolaimi, Director of Culture and the Arts Department, Ministry of Culture, thanked the Philippine Embassy and Kulinarya Qatar for putting up a colorful production that depicts the richness of Philippine culture.

In response, Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono shared in her message that the event actually aims to transport guests to a journey of the 7,641 islands of the Philippines through art, music, dance, fashion, and gastronomy. “We extend our appreciation to the Ministry of Culture and the Qatari government for giving expatriate communities, like the Filipinos, a platform to promote and spotlight their heritage.” She further said that the Filipino community in Qatar are also Ambassadors of Culture who “help foster closer understanding and friendship between our peoples.”

A modern cultural dance was performed by Xtreme Level Danz Crew and followed by “Fashion Meets Passion”, a fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary designs for children and adults by designer Celso Collado Dahil. END.

PH Embassy Partners with MWO and NDAP to Promote Proper Nutrition for Women

DOHA 27 July 2024 - In observance of the Philippine National Nutrition Month in July, the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines partnered with the Migrant Workers Office-Qatar and the Nutritionists and Dietitians Association of the Philippines (NDAP)-Qatar to provide a free lecture on nutrition on 26 July 2024 at the Embassy’s function hall.

The lecture was open to the public and was attended by Filipino women of various backgrounds. Some community leaders and heads of women-focused groups were also present.

The program aims to raise awareness about the importance of good nutrition for Filipinos, particularly for women office workers and expectant mothers. Specifically, the activity wants to highlight nutrition intervention and its role in the overall improved health and productivity of women and their families.

In her opening remarks, Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono said, “There are challenges that overseas Filipinos in Qatar face with regard to their total well being. We often take for granted nutrition and diet in our daily lives, so we hope that this afternoon will provide you with an informative, relatable, and experiential lecture on nutrition.”


The programme was divided into two parts: a lecture on Sports Nutrition for Office Workers was presented by registered nutritionist dietitian (RND) Mae Angielyn Silva where she introduced core concepts and shared tips for having a healthy lifestyle despite a busy working schedule.

Next was Nutrition for Pregnant Women by Rhea S. Boribor, RND, where nutritional management and dietary needs of expectant mothers were discussed, along with ways to manage common health complications.

Afterwards, members of the NDAP provided a free consultation service to the attendees of the lecture. END.

PH Embassy Graces Chartering of Knights of Rizal-Qatar Chapter

DOHA 27 July 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar, represented by First Secretary and Consul General Cassandra B. Sawadjaan, graced the chartering, dubbing, and elevation of the Board of Trustees of the Knights of Rizal-Qatar Chapter on 26 July 2024.

In her remarks, Consul General Sawadjaan highlighted the values that national José Rizal lived by and died for — love for one’s country and the fervent devotion to freedom.

“The same conditions that prompted Rizal to be an agent for change in the 19th century still exist, sadly, in the 21st century,” she said. “And so in the complex and confusing times we live in, we hark back to Rizal’s clarity of vision, his ideals for self-determination, his pride for the Filipino race, and his indomitable spirit to rise above the challenges thrown his way.”

The chartering of KOR-Qatar Chapter followed the chartering of the KOR-Doha Chapter on 13 July 2024.

For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.