Mardomel Celo Domingo Melicor has been appointed as the Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar by the Commission on Appointments (CA). Diplomat Raymund Ondiano shared the news on his Facebook post on September 10, 2024.

“I wish to convey my sincerest congratulations to Mr. Mardomel Celo Melicor for his (CA) confirmation (today) as Philippine Ambassador to Qatar,” he stated in his post.

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“Sir Boy hails from Cagayan de Oro City. Wa pa koy makumpara Niya kung unsa ka ligdong ug pagka HUMBLE nga tawo. (Inyo ni taga XU). Congrats also to his kind wife, Sister Ading N. Melicor and his son, North N. Melicor.”

Melicor’s recognition as an ambassador is a huge achievement and serves as a pinnacle of his role in serving the country.

Senator Jinggoy Estrada endorsed the approval of the appointment to Melicor last Tuesday. He also approved Daniel Ramos Espiritu and Mary Ann Alfonso Padua as Ambassadors to Ireland and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, respectively.

We acknowledge the role of our diplomatic front liners from the DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs). In various capacities and strategic posts all over the world,” Estrada said in his sponsorship. “They represent the Philippines and advance the interests of the Filipino nation, often at great personal cost.”

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Outside of the appointed ambassadors, the CA has also confirmed the ad interim appointments of 28 foreign service officials on the same day. They include:

Members recognized for the position of “Chief Of Mission, Class II”:

• Romulo Victor Manzano Israel Jr.;
• Maria Anton Ina Mendoza Oblena;
• Emma Romano Sarne; and
• Charmaine Serna-Chua.

Position of “Career Minister”:

• Eric Robillo Aquino;
• Katrina Isabelle Borja-Martin;
• Dennis John Cruz Briones;
• Grace Anne Garcia Bulos;
• Alan Almiranez Caringal;
• Querobine Deapera Laccay;
• Bernadette Averilla Mendoza;
• Ma. Corina Apostol Reyes; and
• Paulo Velasco Saret.

Position of Class I Service Officer:

• Anthony Salazar Aguirre;
• Angella Gilberto Llenos Alfafara;
• Rainier Jaen Casis;
• Marie Cris Panes Chieng;
• Domini Fangon-Kitade;
• Laarni Zorayda Suriaga Gandarosa;
• Beatriz Ines Herrera-Davila;
• Raisa Abrillo Mabayo;
• Siegfred Tatad Masangkay;
• Enrik Fort Estrada Revillas;
• Ralf Gagara Cruz Roldan; and
• Alex Ocillos Vallespin.

Source: (1),(2)

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