PH Embassy in Doha Holds Community Meeting to Discuss the Recent Developments in the Region

Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Alan L. Timbayan delivers his remarks at the meeting. (Doha PE photo) 

DOHA 16 January 2020 — The Philippine Embassy in Doha held a general meeting on 10 January 2020 with the members of the Filipino community in the State of Qatar to discuss the current situation in the region and the efforts being made by the Embassy in monitoring these developments to ensure the safety and security of the Filipinos in the State of Qatar.

Philippine Ambassador to Qatar Alan L. Timbayan thanked the cooperation of the Filipino community and assured them of its preparedness to render necessary assistance to all Filipinos who will be affected in case the current tension in the region escalates. The President’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy A. Cimatu, who arrived in Doha on 09 January 2020, also attended the meeting and announced that the Philippine government stands ready to ensure the safety and security of all Filipinos in Iraq, Iran, and other countries in the Middle East.

The Embassy briefed the community on the US-Iran conflict and the latest developments in the region. The Embassy also informed the community that contingency plans are in place for all Filipinos in the country in case of any eventualities.

The Embassy called on the Filipino community to be updated with proper information and to be prudent and vigilant at all times. END

Consul General to Doha Roussel R. Reyes briefs the audience on the developments in the region. (Doha PE photo)

The President Special Envoy to the Middle East, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Roy A. Cimatu (in plaid inner polo) addresses questions of media representatives. (Doha PE photo)

Members of the Filipino community listen attentively to the briefing. (Doha PE photo)

For more information, visit https://www.dohape.dfa.gov.ph  or https://www.facebook.com/PHinQatar/.