The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that 16 Filipinos are still under police custody in Qatar for allegedly holding a political demonstration last week. (Photo from the Philippine Embassy in Qatar) DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Eduardo de Vega said that...
Malacañang said the government will help the 20 Filipinos who were arrested in Qatar last week as it assured the public that the administration will not forsake any Filipino needing assistance abroad. RTVM/Philippine Embassy in Qatar Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after...
A Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said 19 of the 20 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for holding an unauthorized political demonstration on Friday, March 28, are still under police custody. Philippine Embassy in Qatar In an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is now providing all the necessary assistance to at least 19 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were arrested in Qatar for allegedly holding protest action on Friday, March 28. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said a labor attache was already sent to the...
Several Filipinos in Doha, Qatar have been arrested and detained for suspected unauthorized political demonstration on Friday, March 28, the Philippine Embassy in Qatar disclosed. Philippine Embassy in Qatar The Philippine Embassy in Doha confirmed on Friday night that they were aware of the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros is set to meet at least 50 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have reportedly suffered at the hands of their employers on an official trip to the Middle East, particularly to the State of Qatar. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 2, Hontiveros called for stronger safety...
The Philippines and Qatar signed nine agreements on Monday, April 22, covering cooperation on combating human trafficking, seafarers’ welfare, tourism, sports, and climate change during the State Visit of Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Manila. BOLSTERING TIES — President...
The Philippines and the State of Qatar have agreed to deepen their 43-year relationship with the signing of nine collaboration agreements that aim to boost trade and investment flows and address global challenges such as climate change and human trafficking. BOLSTERING TIES — President...
After more than a decade, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will be back in Manila from April 21 to 22 to strengthen the two countries’ bilateral ties. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani delivers a speech during a state dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron...
DOHA (AFP) -- Goal-scorer Akram Afif said "the best is yet to come" after host and holder Qatar squeezed into an Asian Cup final against Jordan with a dramatic 3-2 win over Iran on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Qatar's forward Akram Afif celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Qatar 2023 AFC...
DOHA (AFP) -- Goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham was Qatar's hero as the host and holder beat Uzbekistan, 3-2, on penalties on Saturday, Feb. 3, to propel them into an Asian Cup semifinal with Japan's conqueror Iran. Qatar's players lift their teammate goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham after winning the Qatar...
DOHA (AFP) -- Son Heung-min's South Korea came back from the dead to beat Saudi Arabia, 4-2, on penalties on Tuesday, Jan. 30, and join dark horse Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup quarterfinals. South Korea's midfielder Son Heung-min runs with the ball past Saudi Arabia's defender Ali Lajami during the...
