Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Qatari Amir

PH Ambassador Mardomel Celo D. Melicor (left) presents his credentials to His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani (right). (Doha PE photo)

DOHA 30 January 2025 — Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Mardomel Celo D. Melicor presented his Letter of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, in a reception ceremony held at the Amiri Diwan on 27 January 2025.

The presentation of credentials marked the formal commencement of Ambassador Melicor’s tenure as the head of the Philippine diplomatic mission in Doha.

During the ceremony, Ambassador Melicor conveyed the warm greetings of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Filipino people to His Highness the Amir and the friendly people of the State of Qatar. He also affirmed his commitment to enhancing the robust diplomatic relations between the two countries through the conclusion and implementation of mutually beneficial programs and agreements.

The ceremony began with a procession from the Ambassador’s residence to Amiri Diwan, where he was received by the Commander of the Guard of Honor. This was followed by the inspection ceremony at the inner yard of the Amiri Diwan where the Army Musical Band played “Lupang Hinirang” and “as-Salam al-Amiri,” the respective national anthems of the Philippines and Qatar.

Ambassador Melicor was accompanied by his spouse, Madame Villaray Hope Noro Melicor.

The day prior, Ambassador Melicor provided a copy of his credentials to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sultan bin Saad bin Sultan Al Muraikhi. END

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