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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DOHA 29 December 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar, in partnership with the Doha Chapter of the Knights of Rizal and Las Damas de Rizal, marked the 128th anniversary of the martyrdom of national hero Dr. José P. Rizal in solemn rites held at the Embassy Chancery on 27 December 2024.
The event bore the theme, “Rizal sa Bagong Pilipinas: Buhay at Aral, Aming Nilalandas” (Rizal in the New Philippines: Life and Teachings, as Our Guide).
In her keynote address, Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Her Excellency Lillibeth V. Pono, underscored the continuing relevance of Rizal’s life and works more than a century since his passing.
“Today, we are united by a sense of patriotism as we gather to recall the enduring legacy of Dr. José P. Rizal,” she said. “His life and works resonate deeply, particularly among us who live or work abroad. For Rizal himself was an intrepid traveler whose love of adventure and exploration of new cultures only served to ignite his passion and dedication to fight for the freedom of his homeland.”
She added, “Like Rizal, modern-day overseas Filipinos maintain a profound connection to their roots, seizing opportunities to learn and grow, both personally and professionally, and extending meaningful acts of solidarity to their kababayan in need.”
The program featured performances by the award-winning musical group Maharlikans Vocal Ensemble Philippines and Doha-based NAMCYA prize winner for violin Willie Munar.
Similarly, select high school students from Philippine School Doha (PSD) and Philippine International School - Qatar (PIS-Q) delivered an oral interpretation of the Rizal classic “Mi Último Adios" in both Spanish and Filipino.
The event also marked the inauguration of the new Embassy Chancery. Embassy officials welcomed over a hundred members of the Filipino community who were given a tour of the premises.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
DOHA 27 December 2024 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Her Excellency Lillibeth V. Pono, hosted a "kamustahan" or dialogue with 11 Filipino students studying at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) on 22 December 2024 at the Embassy chancery.
The dialogue provided the Embassy an opportunity to engage with the students on matters relating to their experience studying in Qatar, as well as apprise them of the Embassy's activities, including the pillars of Philippine foreign policy.
"I am pleased to be hosting all of you in what will hopefully be the beginning of a continuing series of dialogues with Filipino nationals studying in higher learning institutions in Qatar," Ambassador Pono said.
She added that the dialogue falls within the Embassy’s Filipinas Ultramar framework.
“This event is intended to forge collaborations, strengthen support, and empower the Filipino diaspora in Qatar to become active partners of the Embassy and the Philippine Government in attaining our national objectives,” she said.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
DOHA 26 December 2024 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar, represented by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Jeffrey D. Batac and Protocol Officer Roy Namocot, provided airport assistance to 29 Filipinos transiting through Doha following their repatriation from Syria on 26 December 2024.
Escorted by Chargé d’Affaires John G. Reyes of the Philippine Embassy in Damascus, the Filipino repatriates totaled 25 adults and four children. They arrived in Manila on the same day.
The Philippines, through its diplomatic missions, continues to monitor the condition of Filipino nationals in the region and provide the necessary provisions for those in conflict zones.
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DOHA 23 December 2024 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Her Excellency Lillibeth V. Pono, graced the Winter Cup Football Tournament at the Al Jazeera Academy in Abu Hamour on 18 December 2024.
Participated in by Qatar-based Filipino youth, the event was organized by Pinoy Young Futboleros Qatar (PYFQ), a community group dedicated to promoting football.
In her remarks, Ambassador Pono noted the value of sports in building character and in promoting camaraderie.
She also noted the recent strides made by Filipino athletes on the global stage, highlighting the increasing competitiveness of the sports-loving country’s national athletes.
“Sports teaches you the importance of discipline and hard work while having fun” she said. “You will only get better over time, and if you push a little bit harder, we might even see you make it to our national football team.”
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.