Embassy of the Republic
of the Philippines in Doha
Building No. 6, Street No. 549
Zone No. 66, Doha, State of Qatar
Consular Services Hours:
Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
EMBASSY NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DOHA 12 June 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar began its commemoration of the 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence on 12 June 2024 with simple flag-raising rites at the new chancery.
The ceremony was followed by the viewing and reading of the Independence Day messages of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary of Migrant Workers Hans Cacdac, OWWA Administrator Arnaldo Ignacio, and Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono.
“Today, we recall the heroism of our forebears,” Ambassador Pono said. “Because to remember is to honor their legacy. To remember is to relish in the pride and glory of a nation of brave people.”
The ceremony ended with an “almusal ng bayan” participated in by personnel of the Embassy, Migrant Workers Office-Qatar, OWWA, SSS, and Pag-IBIG, as well as members of the Filipino expatriate community.
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DOHA 11 June 2024 — Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono met with His Excellency Mr. Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah, Minister of Municipality, on 10 June 2024.
The two officials acknowledged the already robust bilateral relations between the two countries and exchanged views on strengthening cooperation, including in the areas of food security and sustainability.
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DOHA 08 June 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha joins the global community in celebrating World Oceans Day on 08 June 2024.
This year’s theme, “Awaken New Depths,” aims to motivate momentum for the ocean, with programs that will explore new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration, and commitment across various topics, such as capacity-building, biodiversity, and indigenous and local community knowledge.
As a maritime and archipelagic country, the Philippines advocates for the responsible use of the world’s oceans and seas through the implementation of measures to curb the detrimental effects of climate change, overfishing, micro plastics, and unlawful artificial island-building and drilling in regional disputes.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
DOHA 05 June 2024 — Maligayang No Smoking Month!
Ngayong buwan ng Hunyo, paalala ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (DOH), katuwang ang Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa Bansang Qatar, huwag manigarilyo, huwag mag-vape.
Sa temang “Protektahan natin ang kabataang Pilipino laban sa panganib ng tabako at vape,” ating hinihikayat ang bawat isa na sama-samang protektahan ang kabataang Pilipino mula sa masamang epekto ng tobacco at vapor products.
Kaisa ang Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa Bansang Qatar sa pagdiriwang ng National No Smoking Month at sa pangangalaga ng kalusugan ng kabataang Pilipino laban sa mga produktong ito. Itigil ang paggamit ng vape. Tumawag sa toll-free DOH Quitline 1558 para sa karagdagang tulong.
Sa bisyo, walang panalo!
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