DOHA 02 January 2025 — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian met with Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar, Her Excellency Lillibeth V. Pono, before engaging with members of the Filipino community and clients of the Migrant Workers Resource Center (MWRC) during his visit to the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the State of Qatar on 02 January 2025.

Ambassador Pono provided the Chair of the Senate Committees on Basic Education and Ways and Means an overview of the state of the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Qatar.

At the meeting with select members of the Filipino community, Senator Gatchalian conveyed the Senate’s commitment to address the unique needs of Filipino professionals in Qatar. He also noted ongoing efforts to strengthen mechanisms for the successful reintegration of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) upon their return to the Philippines.

Senator Gatchalian’s visit to the Embassy concluded with a “kamustahan” with MWRC clients. Officials of Migrant Workers Office-Qatar, led by Welfare Officer Nestor Burayag, provided Senator Gatchalian an overview of MWRC’s operations and the various cases facing its Filipino clients.

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