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PH Embassy Joins Celebration of Philippine School Doha’s 32nd Founding Anniversary

DOHA 09 October 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar took part in the vibrant festivities marking the 32nd founding anniversary of Philippine School Doha (PSD) on 04 October 2024.

In her remarks during the event, Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono congratulated PSD for continuing to plant the seeds of excellence in Qatar-based Filipino youth for more than three decades now.

“More than three decades since its establishment, PSD remains a key pillar of the broader Filipino community in Qatar,” she said. “Its current crop of students, faculty members, administrators, and staff are proud bearers of the school’s storied past, continuing to weave the unique narrative of Filipinos on this side of the world.”

Ambassador Pono also lauded the school’s commitment in producing Filipino learners who are not only accustomed to the rigors of learning, but also possess a strong desire to contribute to Philippine nation-building.

“Sinasalamin ng mahigit tatlumpu’t-taong kasaysayan ng PSD ang mga adhikain, paninindigan, at pangarap ng mga libu-libong estudyanteng Pilipino na nagsipagtapos mula sa paaralan na ito,” she said. "Naging katuwang din ng mga OFW dito sa Qatar ang PSD sa paghubog ng kaisipan at kaalaman ng kanilang mga anak ukol sa kamalayang Pilipino.”

Attended by PSD faculty and staff, members of the Board of Trustees, students, and parents, the commemorative event featured student performances showcasing Philippine festivals, including Panagbenga, Masskara and Bailes de Luces.

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

PH Embassy Joins PH Accountants Group, Qatar Foundation in Tree-planting Activity for Qatar Sustainability Week

DOHA 08 October 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar joined the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Doha LLC (PICPA Doha) and Qatar Foundation in a tree-planting activity on 03 October 2024.

Embassy personnel led by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jeffrey Batac joined the participants in planting 400 saplings of sidra and other indigenous trees and shrubs in Education City as part of the national observance of Qatar Sustainability Week.

Having concluded on 06 October 2024, the weeklong event sought support among relevant stakeholders in Qatar for ways to address sustainability challenges.

The objectives and goals of the Qatar Sustainability Week align with the Philippines’ progressive climate change mitigation efforts, as well as its commitment to fully comply with its targets set out in the Paris Agreement.

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

PH Ambassador Receives Malaysian Ambassador to the State of Qatar

DOHA 08 October 2024 — Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono received His Excellency Faizal Razali, newly arrived Ambassador of Malaysia to the State of Qatar, on 06 October 2024.

The two envoys exchanged views on issues of mutual concern, including halal tourism and labor matters.

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