17 FILIPINOS ARRESTED IN QATAR OVER MARCH  28 ‘UNAUTHORIZED’ PROTEST

SOME 17 Filipinos were arrested over alleged “unauthorized” rallies in Qatar, the Philippine Embassy in Doha on Friday night confirmed.

“The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Doha is aware that several Filipino nationals have been arrested and detained early today, March 28, 2025, for suspected unauthorized political demonstrations in Qatar,” it said in its latest advisory.

According to the Embassy, it is coordinating with the local authorities for the provision of necessary consular assistance to the arrested Filipinos.

Earlier, the Embassy issued an advisory reminding all Filipino nationals to respect local laws and customs relating to mass demonstrations and expressions of political grievances.

The arrest came amid simultaneous rallies held by overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to mark the 80th birthday of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte celebrated his birthday on March 28.

The former president of the Philippines was ordered detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged crimes against humanity committed during his administration’s drug war.

Meanwhile, some overseas groups even vowed to mount a zero-remittance week as a show of support for Duterte.