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Qatar

Qatar is a Gulf nation with which the Philippines has strong ties through travel, trade, and the presence of overseas Filipino workers. Recent developments include airspace closures affecting OFW repatriation and a partnership between Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways to boost connectivity. The country has also seen the provisional release of arrested Filipinos following their involvement in an unauthorized protest.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, September 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM

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Recent developments on Qatar

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM

DFA condemns Doha attack as grave violation of international law

The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has condemned the attack in Doha as a "grave violation of international law" and a challenge to the UN Charter's principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Wed, September 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Italy, Japan, USA arrive for FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in PH

Defending champion Italy, ranked World No. 2, and fan favorite Japan, ranked World No. 5, have arrived in the Philippines for the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship 2025.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM

PH Embassy urges vigilance in Qatar after alleged Israeli strike on Hamas officials

The Philippine Embassy in Qatar advised citizens to remain vigilant after an alleged Israeli strike on Hamas officials in Doha, Qatar.

Sun, August 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM

PBA to hold marquee match between Ginebra and San Miguel in Dubai

The PBA will feature a marquee match between Barangay Ginebra and the defending Philippine Cup champion San Miguel Beermen in Dubai on October 26 as part of the league's 50th season.

Sun, July 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Strong Group Athletics remains undefeated in Jones Cup

Strong Group Athletics-Philippines began its 2025 William Jones Cup title defense with a 3-0 start.

Mon, June 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Strong Group inks Gomez de Liano, Miller for Jones Cup title defense

Strong Group has signed Javi Gomez de Liano and Ian Miller for their title defense bid in the 2025 William Jones Cup, scheduled from July 12 to 20 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Wed, June 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM

DFA welcomes Israel-Iran ceasefire

The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, which could potentially end a 12-day war.

Tue, June 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM

31 OFWs repatriation delayed amid Qatar airspace closure

The repatriation of 31 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the Middle East was delayed due to the temporary suspension of Qatar's airspace following Iran's attack on a US military base.

Tue, June 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM

Iran missiles hit US base in Qatar amid nuclear facility retaliation

Iran launched missiles at the US military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as part of Operation Bashayer Al-Fath, or Glad Tidings of Victory, in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Mon, June 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM

PH envoy advises Filipinos in US to be vigilant amid US airstrikes on Iran

Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez advised Filipinos in the US to remain vigilant following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.