Embassy of Qatar Extends Support to IBF’s Scholarship Program
H.E. Ahmed Saad Al-Homidi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar donates half a million pesos to the Scholarship program of the International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF). The donation was received by IBF Chair Madame Pamela Louise Manalo (3rd from right), IBF President Consul Betty Ang (2nd from right) and IBF Treasurer M. Alice Tesoro-Guerrero (rightmost). (Photo courtesy of DFA-OPCD James Ryan Artiaga)
PASAY 10 October 2023 – Ambassador Ahmed Saad N. A. Al-Homidi of the State of Qatar turned over the Qatari Embassy’s donation worth half a million pesos to the Scholarship Program of the International Bazaar Foundation, Inc. (IBF) in a ceremony held today at the FSI Library of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The donation was received by Madame Pamela Louise Manalo, Chairperson of the Foundation, and witnessed by IBF President Consul Betty Ang and IBF Treasurer Ms. Alice Tesoro-Guerrero.
In his remarks, Ambassador Al-Homidi stated, “Qatar will remain a friendly nation to the Philippines and I am so thankful that Qatar was again given the chance to contribute to IBF’s noble projects in the Philippines.”
Madame Manalo thanked the Ambassador for his kind and generous support for the scholarship program of the IBF.
“I am both humbled by and proud of the renewed commitment of your Embassy to the mission of the IBF. The Embassy last made a contribution to the Foundation in 2019 and I am very pleased and grateful to have this opportunity to partner once again with the Embassy of Qatar on this remarkable endeavor,” Madame Manalo said.
A certificate of appreciation was also presented by IBF Chair Madame Manalo and the IBF Board of Trustees to Ambassador Al-Homidi.
Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, together with officers and personnel from the Office of the Secretary and the Office of Middle East and African Affairs, joined the post-event socials.
The International Bazaar Foundation (IBF) is a non-profit fundraising institutional foundation established in 1966. With over 57 years of dedicated service, the IBF remains committed to its vision of supporting disadvantaged sectors of the population through charitable activities as well as fostering stronger bonds within the diplomatic community in Manila.
The Scholarship Program stands as the Foundation’s flagship initiative and provides education opportunities to deserving children within its communities, particularly those from the lower income brackets. An annual screening ensures that these grants are awarded to the most deserving and dedicated students. The IBF has nurtured more than 500 scholars and is currently supporting 40 active scholars. END
Ambassador of the State of Qatar Ahmed Al-Homidi (top) and IBF Chair Madame Pamela Louise Manalo (bottom) deliver their remarks during the event. (Photos courtesy of DFA-OPCD James Ryan Artiaga)
IBF Chair Madame Manalo, together with the IBF officers present a certificate of appreciation to The Ambassador of Qatar to the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of DFA-OPCD James Ryan Artiaga)
Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo (top) and OMEAA Assistant Secretary Mardomel Celo D. Melicor (bottom) greets the Ambassador of Qatar during the event. (Photos courtesy of DFA-OPCD James Ryan Artiaga)