Day 1: PRC Services Available in Qatar

Doha, Qatar – The Foreign Mobile Service (FMS) was held on 25 July 2025 at the Philippine School Doha, Doha from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The delegation team was led by Director Raquel R. Abrantes from Region XI - Davao City as FMS Coordinator, together with Dir. Reynaldo V. Cristobal from Region IV-A - Lucena City, Mr. Ronald G. Watson from National Capital Region (NCR), Ms. Jerlie L. Osano (Region XII), and Ms. Dareen A. Garcia from the International Affairs Office.

The twelve (12) participating agencies at the Doha FMS including PRC are - PAO, DSWD, DTI, Landbank, DMW, OWWA, Pag-ibig Fund, SSS, Philhealth, PSA and the Philippine Embassy - Qatar.

It has been learned that the continuous flow of clients left the PRC delegation with no room for pause. In under eight hours, the FMS accommodated 1,185 clients. Services rendered included Initial Registration, Renewal and/or duplication of Professional ID Cards, Issuance of various Certificates and Authentication of PRC documents, CPD compliance, and application for various permits and ASEAN MRA Registers.

Notably, this marks the first-ever PRC Mobile Outreach in Qatar, part of a broader wave of foreign service deployments initiated in 2024. The PRC remains a proud ally in empowering Filipino professionals and upholding the highest standards of excellence and integrity they are known for across the globe.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinong Propesyonal!

Article: Written by International Affairs Office (IAO)