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Filipino Products Front and Center in Rawabi Hypermarket’s ‘Pinoy Fiesta’

DOHA 14 June 2024 — Filipino products were front and center in the inauguration of Rawabi Hypermarket’s “Pinoy Fiesta” at its Izghawa branch on 10 June 2024.

Showcasing a broad range of products from the Philippines, the event was formally opened by officials of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar led by Consul General Cassandra B. Sawadjaan along with Al Rawabi Group executives.

“‘Pinoy Fiesta’ is a celebration of the vibrant culture and rich heritage of the Philippines,” Consul General Sawadjaan said. “We are honored to share this joyous occasion with the community in Qatar to foster cultural understanding and unity.”

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Doha’s Iconic Skyscrapers Light Up with PH Flag to Mark 126th PH Independence Day

DOHA 13 June 2024 — Three iconic landmarks of Doha’s unique skyline were once again lit up with the Philippine flag on the evening of 12 June 2024 to mark the 126th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence.

Officers and personnel of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar, along with members of the Filipino expatriate community, trooped to the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel in West Bay, The Torch Doha in Aspire Zone, and Al Jaber Twin Towers in Lusail to watch and cheer as the buildings flashed the Philippine flag.

“We are certainly proud to see the Philippine flag light up Doha on this very special day," said Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono. "We thank our partners and friends from the Government of the State of Qatar for making this truly wonderful event possible, and for recognizing the contribution of over 240,000 Filipinos to Qatar’s remarkable progress.”

The first to display the Philippine flag was the Sheraton Grand Doha. This five-star luxury hotel that was built in 1979. Its pyramid-like architecture has since figured prominently in the Doha skyline, holding its own in a field of modern skyscrapers.

This was followed by the display of the Philippine flag at The Torch Doha. A landmark of the 15th Asian Games, which was hosted by Qatar, The Torch Doha was completed in 2007 and is officially the second tallest structure in the peninsula.

The event was capped off by the illumination of the Philippine flag at the Al Jaber Twin Towers in Lusail’s Marina District. Housing offices, a hotel, and retail facilities, the twin buildings feature a unique dynamic architecture with criss-cross grids that light up at night.




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PH Embassy Marks 126th PH Independence Day with Flag-raising Rites, Community Breakfast Event

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.

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