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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EMBASSY NEWS
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DOHA 30 April 2023 – In remarks delivered at the opening of a seminar for Filipino architects in Doha on 28 April 2023, Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar H.E. Lillibeth V. Pono reiterated the Philippine Government’s agenda of establishing livable communities within the framework of the Philippines’ long-term vision of all Filipinos enjoying a strongly rooted, comfortable, and secure life by 2040.
See the full transcript of Ambassador Pono’s speech at the 3rd General Membership Assembly and Continuing Professional Development Seminar of the United Architects of the Philippines-Qatar Chapter, here: tinyurl.com/5xc3xj8b.
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DOHA 12 May 2023 – In celebration of International Nurses Day, the Philippine Embassy in Doha expresses its appreciation for and gratitude to Filipino nurses, thousands of whom call Qatar their temporary home, and whose service and compassion render hope and healing to those in need of medical aid.
True to this year’s theme — “Our Nurses. Our Future.” — the Embassy underscores its unwavering commitment to look after the welfare of all Qatar-based Filipino professionals, including nurses.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
DOHA 07 May 2023 – In celebration of International Labor Day, the Philippine Embassy in Doha and the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) jointly launched a webinar series on Filipino workers’ rights in Qatar on 05 May 2023 via Zoom.
The inaugural webinar featured Dr. Rafael Dean Brown, a Filipino-American lawyer teaching law at Qatar University, who provided a rundown of the general labor standards in Qatar.
The webinar was preceded by presentations highlighting the mandates of and services provided by the Embassy’s partner agencies, namely the MWO, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), Social Security System (SSS), and Pag-IBIG.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.
DOHA 11 May 2023 – Filipino media personalities paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar H.E. Lillibeth V. Pono a day ahead of their basketball exhibition show on 12 May 2023 at the Al Gharafa Sports Club in Doha. The group is set to touch base with the sports-loving Filipino expatriate community in Qatar and showcase grit that has become a trademark of Philippine-style basketball.
The sporting event happens as Manila gears up to co-host the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in August, and comes in the wake of the announcement of Qatar as the host of the next FIBA World Cup in 2027.
For more information, visit dohape.dfa.gov.ph, facebook.com/PHinQatar, or instagram.com/phinqatar.