06 May 2015 – The new Philippine Ambassador to Qatar Wilfredo C. Santos was welcomed by the Filipino community and members of the media in a dinner program hosted by the umbrella organization, United Filpino Organizations in Qatar (UFOQ) on April 29 at the Coal Restaurant in the Grand Qatar Palace Hotel.
Ambassador Santos also addressed questions from the media in a short press conference following the welcome dinner. He assured the Filipinos in Qatar of his commitment to further improve the Embassy's services to improve efficiency, including the provision of uninterrupted service and setting up of mobile services for Filipinos in remote areas.
He also urged the Filipinos to work together with the Embassy, as equal partners, to advance the interests of the Philippines especially in promoting the Philippines as a tourist and business destination.
Ambassador Santos is the 6th resident ambassador to serve in the State of Qatar. END