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PH Embassy, MWO Assist 34 Filipino Repatriates from Lebanon

DOHA 13 September 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar and Migrant Workers Office-Qatar provided airport assistance to 34 Filipinos transiting through Doha following their repatriation from Lebanon on 09 September 2024.

The Filipino repatriates arrived in Manila on 10 September 2024.

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

PH Embassy Takes Part in Filipino Community Cultural Showcase Hosted by Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club

11 September 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar joined members of the Filipino community and other expatriates in a cultural showcase event hosted by the Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, on 06 September 2024.

With the theme “Diversity in Filipino Culture,” the event presented highlights of Philippine cuisine, fashion, and visual arts.

In remarks read by Embassy Administrative Officer Antonia Caba, Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono said she takes pride in promoting Philippine culture in Doha not only as an enduring testament to the vital contributions of Filipinos to the development of Qatar, but also in fostering inter-cultural understanding between and among Filipinos, Qataris, and other expatriate community groups.

According to Mr. Mohammed Saeed Ibrahim, a board member of the Al Jasra Cultural and Social Club and event supervisor, the event “comes as part of its openness to the resident communities in the country,” with the aim of introducing their culture and heritage, “offering them the opportunity to present their arts to the club’s audience, on the one hand, and to foster communication among the community members themselves, on the other.”

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

PH Ambassador Champions Discipline, Camaraderie in Professional Orgs’ Sports Fest

DOHA 10 September 2024 — Her Excellency Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono extolled the virtues of discipline, perseverance, and sportsmanship in the recent sports fest organized by the Philippine Professional Organization-Qatar, the umbrella organization of the Qatar chapters of Filipino professional groups, on 06 September 2024.

In her remarks, Ambassador Pono conveyed her pleasure at being part of activities where Filipino community groups gather as one.

“It is this sense of unity and appreciation of each other’s uniqueness that allow us to strengthen the ties that bind us Filipinos here in Qatar and elsewhere in the world,” she said.

She added that “all things considered, nothing defines one’s character, willpower, and clarity of vision more than sports.”

“As you all take time to participate in your chosen sports, I know you are aware that this goes beyond winning medals and trophies,” she said. “In fact, being here is a demonstration of your willingness to challenge yourself, to put yourself out there, and to develop friendships.”

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