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article thumbnailDOHA 08 March 2025 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha, State of Qatar, in partnership with IAM Filipina, joined the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day...
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Embassy personnel, MWO officials, and members of the Filipino community in Doha simultaneously switched off the lights in their homes  in observance of Earth Hour on 25 March 2023.

DOHA 25 March 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in Qatar organized a virtual commemorative switch-off event in observance of Earth Hour on 25 March 2023.

The event saw embassy personnel, as well as officials from the Migrant Workers Office and members of the Filipino community in Doha, simultaneously switch off non-essential lights and appliances in their homes from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. as a display of solidarity with the global call for urgent and sweeping reforms in climate-related policies and the institutionalization of climate justice, especially for vulnerable populations.

In her opening remarks, Ambassador Lillibeth V. Pono called on the general public’s renewal of their commitment to the planet. 

“Beyond the gesture of turning off our lights, let us have the will to put into concrete action our pledge to help build a greener, cleaner, and safer environment,” she said.

The event also featured the short video, “Wild Wonders: Celebrating the Beauty of Philippine Protected Areas.” Produced by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the video puts a spotlight on legally designated Protected Areas renowned for their rich biodiversity. 

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

Ambassador Pono (left) with H.E. Masoud bin Mohammed Al Ameri. (Doha PE photo)

DOHA 22 March 2023 — Philippine Ambassador to Qatar H.E. Lillibeth V. Pono paid a courtesy call on H.E. Masoud bin Mohammed Al Ameri, the Minister of Justice of Qatar, on 20 March 2023 at the Ministry of Justice headquarters in Doha.

The meeting served as an opportunity for the two sides to exchange views on the state of relations between the Philippines and Qatar, as well as the operationalization of existing arrangements to enhance the international legal cooperation between the two countries. 

The two officials committed to build on previous gains by endeavoring to expand areas of cooperation in the legal field such as, among others, the sharing of best practices, exchanging expertise in the various fields of law, and conducting legal training.

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

DOHA 16 March 2023 – Secretary for Foreign Affairs H.E. Enrique A. Manalo congratulated H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, on the latter’s appointment as Prime Minister.



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

DOHA 15 March 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in Doha, along with the rest of the Philippine delegation, joined world leaders and relevant stakeholders at the 5th UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5) in reaffirming global support to LDCs through the full implementation of the Doha Programme of Action (DPoA) in the coming decade.

DFA Undersecretary Carlos D. Sorreta, head of the Philippine delegation to LDC5, highlighted the important role the Philippines and other middle-income countries play in implementing the DPoA. (Doha PE photo)

Held on 5 to 9 March 2023 at the Qatar National Convention Centre in Doha, the LDC5 Conference sought to rally support to LDCs by providing inroads for the promotion of sustainable development, as well as investments in heath, education, and other vital social services.

A middle-income country, the Philippines intends to bolster initiatives with LDCs through South-South and triangular cooperation on education, capacity-building, and technical cooperation.

The Philippine delegation also met with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar on the margins of the conference to discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on recent developments in regional and global affairs.

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

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