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DOHA 25 September 2023 — The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha, through First Secretary and Consul General Cassandra B. Sawadjaan, conveyed its support to the Philippine Professional Organization Qatar’s (PPOQ) Sportsfest during the opening ceremonies on 15 September 2023.

Consul General Sawadjaan lauded PPOQ’s efforts in providing a platform for Filipino professionals in Qatar to showcase their athletic abilities, and wished them the best of luck in their upcoming matches.

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

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DOHA 22 September 2023 – The ASEAN Committee in Doha (ACD) commemorated the 56th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) through the launch of the weeklong ASEAN Food Festival in Isaan restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on 18 September 2023.

The ACD is composed of the Embassies of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

In her opening remarks, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the State of Qatar and current Chair of the ACD, H.E. Lillibeth V. Pono, conveyed the theme for this year’s celebration: “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth.”

She also highlighted the regional bloc’s remarkable progress since its foundation.

“ASEAN is a region marked by vitality and dynamism,” she said. “In fact, with a combined GDP of around three trillion dollars, ASEAN is poised to become the fourth largest economy in the world.”

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Ambassador Pono also welcomed the State of Qatar’s accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia in 2022, stating that such accession reflects the steady rise of ASEAN’s relations with its external partners. 

Meanwhile, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar and lead organizer of the Food Festival, H.E. Sira Swangsilpa, provided an overview of the concept behind the culinary celebration.

He also encouraged dignitaries from different Qatari ministries, members of various diplomatic missions, and special guests to try out the distinctive cuisines of Southeast Asia as prepared by Isaan, the partner restaurant for the event.

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Performances that showcased traditional Southeast Asian dances and music, as well as an exhibit of national dresses, complemented the launch of the event.

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DOHA 22 September 2023 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar H.E. Lillibeth V. Pono delivered the keynote address during the 4th General Membership Assembly of the United Architects of the Philippines-Qatar Chapter on 15 September 2023.

In her speech, Ambassador Pono lauded efforts to expand the discourse on the role of women in the field of construction. She also highlighted the comprehensive physical and socioeconomic planning at both national and regional levels that forms an integral part of the Philippine development framework.

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

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DOHA 21 September 2023 — The Philippine Embassy in Doha and the Migrant Workers Office-Qatar held a joint retooling seminar on 08 September 2023 in order to enhance the effective, efficient, and timely delivery of consular and assistance-to-nationals services to Filipinos in Qatar.

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

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