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DOHA, 30 April 2019 — The Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group (ROFG) left foreign and local audience mesmerized during a performance dubbed as “Indayog ng Pilipinas: A showcase of Philippine Folkloric Dances” held at the Drama Theatre of the Katara Cultural Village Foundation in Doha, Qatar on 14 April 2019.

The 15-member dance troupe, which is one of the leading resident dance companies of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, regaled the audience with a repertoire of 13 Philippine ethnic dances performed to the tune of ethnic and tribal music, which was played live using Philippine traditional instruments like agong, bandorya, dabakan, gabang, gandingan, gitara, kulintang, octavina, sarunay, and singkil.

In his welcome remarks, Ambassdor to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan shared with the audience how the Philippine geographic make-up as an archipelago of 7,107 islands has strongly contributed to the evolution of diverse Philippine ethnic dances that are unique to each region and province in the country.

On the sidelines, the ROFG also conducted dance workshops at the Katara and performed a mini-cultural show at the Philippine International School Qatar (PISQ) on 15 and 16 April, respectively.

The visit of the ROFG in Doha was made possible through the collaboration between the Philippine Embassy in Doha, as part of its cultural diplomacy program, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), as part of its Sentro Rizal program, and the Katara. END

 

Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group conducts a dance workshop at the Katara. (Doha PE photo)

For more information, visit www.dohape.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinQatar/.

PHOTO: The month-long overseas voting for the 2019 Senatorial and Party List Elections started in Doha with Philippine Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan casting the ceremonial ballot together with the first registered overseas voters who eagerly exercised their right to vote on 13 April 2019.

The local electoral board composed of Embassy personnel and representatives, duly deputized and trained by the Commission on Elections to conduct personal voting using the automated election system, facilitated the successful voter turnout during the commencement of overseas voting and are working to ensure that all registered voters get to vote, protect the sanctity of their ballots and that their votes get counted.

The Embassy continues to strongly encourage all registered voters in Qatar to exercise their right to vote during the overseas voting period from 13 April 2019 to 13 May 2019. (Doha PE photo)

 

Consul General Roussel R. Reyes briefs voters on the procedures, steps and the proper way to cast their votes. (Doha PE Photo)

 

The first five voters together with local poll watchers witness the start of the overseas voting process. (Doha PE Photo)

 

For more information, visit www.dohape.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinQatar/.

 

(Left to right) Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan, Consul General Roussel R. Reyes, Vice Consul Benjamin A. Celedio, Jr., Welfare Officer Evelyn C. Laranang, and Rumaillah Hospital Executive Director Mariam Nooh Al-Mutawa (Photo credit: Doha PE)

DOHA 17 April 2019 – As a culminating activity for Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy in Doha held a Forum on Maximizing Women Potential at St. Regis in Doha, Qatar on 30 March 2019.

The Forum focused on gender empowerment through lectures given by Embassy Welfare Officer Evelyn C. Laranang on financial management and by Rumaillah Hospital Executive Director of Nursing Mariam Nooh Al Mutawa on psychological wellness. 

Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan informed the audience how the Philippines has been vigorous in its campaign to promote equal opportunities for women at the national and international levels.  

He cited the recent Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in December 2018 that saw the Philippines as one of the most gender equal countries in the world by placing eighth out of 149 countries surveyed.

“The Philippines believes in the role of its women citizens and how they greatly contribute to the morals of society and nation-building.  We honor them today through this Forum,” Ambassador Timbayan added.

The Forum was attended by Philippine Embassy in Qatar staff and officials, and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office, and members of the Filipino community in Qatar. END

 

Philippine International School Qatar Principal Jayson Iyas (man standing) raise a question to Executive Director Mariam Nooh Al-Mutawa about the psychological weliness of school teachers during the forum held at St. Regis, Doha. (Photo credit: Doha PE)

For more information, visit www.dohape.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinQatar/.

Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan awards Certificate of Recognition each to Carlos Edriel Yulo (third from left) and Reynald Capellan (fourth from left) of the Philippine Embassy in Doha during the call. Also present are the Japanese coaches (first two on the left) of the Filipino athletes and other Embassy officials. (Doha PE photo)

DOHA 03 April 2019 — The Philippine Embassy in Doha had the pleasure of the company of top Philippine gymnasts Carlos Edriel Yulo and Reynald Capellan as they call on Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan on 24 March 2019.

Messrs Yulo and Capellan were the Philippines’ bets to the 12th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup, which was held at Qatar’s Aspire Dome from 20 to 24 March 2019.

Ambassador Timbayan expressed gratitude to the athletes for representing the country in the prestigious international competition, which drew 188 gymnasts from 57 countries during the four-day period.

As a humble gesture of appreciation, the Ambassador awarded the two Filipino gymnasts with Certificates of Recognition for their exemplary performance and sportsmanship displayed during the competition and, most importantly, for bringing yet another pride and honor to the Philippines.

In particular, Ambassador Timbayan commended and congratulated Mr. Yulo for snapping the bronze medal for the Men’s Floor Exercises category. END

Ambassador Alan L. Timbayan and Carlos Edriel Yulo are seen chatting over his recent victory at the 12th Artistic Gymnastics World Cup. (Doha PE photo)

For more information, visit www.dohape.dfa.gov.ph or https://www.facebook.com/PHinQatar/.

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