Embassy of the Republic
of the Philippines in Doha
Building No. 6, Street No. 549
Zone No. 66, Doha, State of Qatar
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EMBASSY NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOHA 31 March 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas co-organized an online briefing on Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) on 22 March 2024.
Held via Zoom and streamed live on Facebook, the event was participated in by over 350 Filipinos from Qatar and other parts of the world.
It was the first such briefing to be held for overseas Filipinos in the Middle East.
In her welcome remarks, Her Excellency Ambassador Lillibeth V. Pono welcomed the conduct of the briefing on PERA.
“It is with great privilege and joy to be part of this pioneering activity,” she said. “I hope that this briefing will, in many ways, be helpful and informative for all of us who are serious about making sure that we will enjoy a secure life after retirement.”
Instituted by virtue of Republic Act No. 9505, otherwise known as the PERA Act of 2008, PERA is a voluntary investment retirement account for Filipinos in the Philippines and abroad. It is designed to assist individuals in saving up for their retirement through various investment options while enjoying tax incentives.
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DOHA 23 March 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar joins the global switch-off at 8:30 p.m. (Qatar time) for Earth Hour 2024.
As one of the countries facing the most severe risks of climate change, and as a committed State Party to the Paris Agreement, the Philippines continues to champion the cause of climate justice.
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DOHA 18 March 2024 — The Philippine Technological Council-MENA (PTC-MENA) and PTC-MENA-Qatar Affairs hosted the commemoration of World Engineering Day on 08 to 09 March 2024 in Doha.
Held with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar, the two-day event saw the participation of almost 200 Filipino engineers from Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
The event featured a technical conference, which carried the theme “Engineering Solutions for a Sustainable World.”
The program also included the conferment of new APEC and ASEAN engineers.
In her keynote address, Ambassador Lillibeth V. Pono underscored the relevance of the conference, noting that “engineering solutions are most crucial in order to ensure that our planet is protected and preserved, while achieving social progress and development.”
Ambassador Pono also recognized the role of Filipino engineers the world over, as well as their contributions to the development of the societies where they live.
“Wherever they are, Filipino engineers contribute to the vision of Bagong Pilipinas through their commitment to innovation, inclusive growth, and sustainable development,” she said.
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DOHA 08 March 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha joins the international community in celebrating International Women's Day, which carries the theme, "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress."
Let's join hands to advance gender equality and inspire inclusion.
Mabuhay ka Juana!
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