Qatar arrests protesting Filipino nationals over political gathering

Escudero reminds OFWs: Follow host country’s laws

Senate President Francis Escudero reminded Filipinos in Qatar, as well as others working overseas, to observe the laws of their host countries to avoid legal woes.

'Qatar is Hamas' | Dozens gather outside London hotel to protest Qatari owners

Dozens protested outside the Claridge's Hotel, which is owned by the Qatari royal family. During the protest, 'IRON Initiative' President  Rabbi Pini Dunner revealed that a Jew working for the royal family attempted to persuade him not to protest it.

Qatar arrests protesting Filipino nationals over political gathering

Workers, who protested the arrest of former Philippine leader Duterte, may face up to three years in Qatari prisons, according to Department of Foreign Affairs

16 Filipinos face long jail term for joining Duterte rally in Qatar

MANILA, Philippines — Qatari authorities freed three Filipino teenagers but 16 others detained for joining an unauthorized rally in Qatar to protest the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte face a lengthy jail term, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said on Monday 16 unidentified Filipinos may be detained for up to three years if they are found guilty of violating Qatar laws against hold…

DFA reiterates Filipinos’ arrest in Qatar due to political gathering

MANILA, Philippines – The arrest and detention of more than a dozen Filipinos in Qatar stemmed from a political demonstration linked to a campaign supporting former president Rodrigo Duterte, and not because of visa issues, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, March 31. The Philippine embassy in Qatar earlier said the Filipinos were detained on Friday, March 28, for participating in “suspected unauthorized political demonstrat…

Authorities have released three Filipino minors who were among those arrested for holding an unauthorized political demonstration there.