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QATAR’S BALADNA EYES DAIRY INVESTMENT IN PH

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual recently engaged with officials of Baladna to discuss their potential investment in establishing a large-scale, fully integrated dairy facility in the Philippines. Pascual cited that this strategic investment aligns with the country’s pursuit of self-sufficiency in food and milk production. “The Philippine government stands ready to […]

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Government

PH, QATAR TO SEAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGREEMENT

On the sidelines of the Qatar Economic Forum, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual met with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Qassim Al-Abdullah Al-Thani of the Qatar Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI). The two parties agreed to finalize the ratification process of the Philippines-Qatar Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (IPPA) within […]

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PHILIPPINES, QATAR AGREE TO EXPAND TOURISM TIES

With the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Philippines and State of Qatar, the two nations aim to strengthen their cooperation particularly in the aspects of mutual development and growth of tourism and business events. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Soltan bin Saad […]

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Politics

PIMENTEL THANKS QATAR FOR PINOY HOSTAGE RELEASE

Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III joined the government in extending heartfelt gratitude to the State of Qatar for its commendable mediation efforts that resulted in the successful release of hostages including a Filipino held by Palestinian group Hamas. “We are immensely grateful to the Government of Qatar for its tireless efforts in securing the […]

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Government

PH, QATAR PARTNER FOR $500-M DAIRY PROJECT – DAR

The Philippines, through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), partnered with Baladna Qatar Public Shareholding Company (QPSC) for the establishment of a $500-million integrated dairy facility in the Philippines. “The DA, through the National Dairy Authority (NDA), fully support and welcome this new initiative as this will help […]