VICE PRESIDENT and Education Secretary Sara Duterte-Carpio joined Qatar’s Ambassador to the Philippines in distributing Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup promotional kits to daycare children in Mandaluyong City.

Ambassador Ali Ibrahim Al-Malki brought the bags to the country as part of their promotional efforts for the World Cup hosted by Qatar in November and as part of his country’s efforts to support children’s education.

“I also take this opportunity to point out that the distribution of these souvenirs comes in line with the State of Qatar’s interest in developing Culture and Education, and support for school students, especially children, all over the world,” he said.

The Vice President thanked the Qatari embassy, saying that the partnership signifies strong friendships between Philippines and Qatar.

“I take pride in continuing linkages, cooperation, and meaningful exchanges between the Philippines and Qatar in four decades of our bilateral relations. This collaborative project is a testament to the developing ties between our nations,” Duterte-Carpio said.

“Tayo ay nagpapasalamat sa atin pong Mr. Ambassador Al-Malki sa kanyang generosity sa ating mga daycare students and, of course, sa kanyang pagpapakita ng importansya sa edukasyon sa ating mga daycare students,” she added.