Rommel Romato

Contact information for #Filipino nationals seeking #consular assistance in Saudi Arabia 🇵🇭🇸🇦

“Diplomacy is not reality TV. The world is not a casino. Statecraft is not a real estate deal.” @UNReliefChief @TFletcher tells me that as the war with Iran continues to escalate, “We’ll be paying for this war for years to come… “We’re deeply frustrated… that’s diplomatic speak for saying we’re furious. Because rich people are winning out of this. The arms dealers are winning… And the people I serve are losing.”

The Philippines is the first country to declare a national state of emergency over the global energy crisis. Philippine Foreign Secretary @SecLazaro says they have 40-45 days of petroleum supply left. It’s “already taking a toll on the ordinary Filipino,” with “cascading effects”

📣Keynote Speaker Announcement📣 We are honored to announce that Senator @kikopangilinan will serve as Keynote Speaker at the National Symposium on the Law of the Sea and the West Philippine Sea on 30–31 March 2026 at the Marco Polo Ortigas. As Chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform, and a longstanding advocate of good governance and principled approach to foreign policy, Senator Pangilinan’s insights will be invaluable as we reflect on the 10th year of the 2016 Arbitral Award and the Philippines’ continued pursuit of a rules-based maritime order. The symposium will combine capacity-building with policy dialogues, and will bring together leading legal scholars, academics, and practitioners to deepen understanding of UNCLOS, strengthen national consensus on the West Philippine Sea and broader China policy.  📅March 30–31, 2026  📍Grand Ballroom, Marco Polo Ortigas  📽️YouTube Livestream available #WestPhilippineSea #UNCLOS #ArbitralAward #MaritimeSecurity #Philippines @wpstransparency @jaytaryela @SITREPph @ConstantKC @RichHeydarian @newswatchplusph

24 distressed OFWs repatriated from Jeddah on Singapore-organized flight s.inqnews.net/6L2FXre

Dumating na sa Singapore ang 24 na OFWs na isinailalim sa repatriation program galing sa Jeddah, Saudi Arabia bunsod ng nagpapatuloy na sigalot sa MiddleEast. 1/2

The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah coordinates with Singapore the accommodation of 24 overseas Filipino workers on a Singapore-organized repatriation flight. The OFWs, accompanied by Consul General to Jeddah Rommel Romato at the King Abdulaziz International Airport, departed Jeddah on March 12, and arrived in Singapore the next day, where they were assisted by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore with their onward travel to the Philippines. The Migrant Workers Office and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Jeddah facilitated the booking of their flights to Manila and also extended financial assistance. In a statement on Friday (March 13, 2026), the DFA conveyed its appreciation to the Government of Singapore, describing it a “benevolent act, which exemplifies the ASEAN spirit of solidarity.” | Joyce Ann Rocamora; Photos courtesy of DFA

(1/2) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, facilitated the repatriation of 24 distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who had been unable to secure outbound flights from Jeddah

24 OFWs FROM JEDDAH REPATRIATED Twenty-four distressed Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia were repatriated after they were unable to secure outbound flights due to limited availability amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported. COURTESY: Department of Foreign Affairs

استقبل النائب الثاني لرئيس #غرفة_جدة سعادة الاستاذ عماد العبود وفد جمهورية الفلبين بحضور عدد من أصحاب الاعمال والمهتمين، وجرى خلال اللقاء بحث سبل التعاون والشراكات بين البلدين.

تدعوكم #غرفة_جدة لحضور لقاء وفد الشركات الفلبينية 🗓️الاربعاء 4 فبراير 2026 م 🕙10 ص 📍المبنى الرئيسي - الدور الاول 🖋️للتسجيل ow.ly/FLAp50Y5kqb

وتضمن لقاءات ثنائية مع الشركات الفلبينية المتخصصة في عدة مجالات لتعزيز التبادل التجاري وعرض المنتجات لبحث إمكانية بناء الشراكات.

🎉 لولو هايبرماركت يفتح أبوابه الآن في سينومي عزيز مول، جدة! 🛒 افتتاحنا الكبير كان برعاية محمد يوسف ناغي، رئيس غرفة جدة، ومع مجموعة من المسؤولين والشخصيات المرموقة. احتفلوا معنا واستمتعوا بجولة ممتعة حول أقسامنا! 🛍️🎈 #لولو_السعودية @MohamedHaris_PV

In celebration of World Basketball Day, I joined more than 60 diplomats at the 3rd UN Diplomats’ Game, organized by @PHMissionNY in cooperation with @ymca and the @NBA. Sports bring people together, reminding us that teamwork, respect, and fair play also lie at the heart of diplomacy. 🏀🇵🇭🇺🇳 @DFAPHL

#فيديو 🎥 سمو #أمير_منطقة_تبوك الأمير #فهد_بن_سلطان_بن_عبدالعزيز يستقبل القنصل العام لجمهورية الفلبين بجدة روميل روماتو #قناة_السعودية

استقبل سعادة المشرف العام على الجامعة الدكتور محمد اللحيدان القنصل العام لجمهورية الفلبين بجدة روميل روماتو والوفد المرافق له في جامعة فهد بن سلطان وجرى خلال اللقاء تبادل الأحاديث الودية، ومناقشة الموضوعات ذات الاهتمام المشترك. #جامعة_فهد_بن_سلطان رابط الصور : fbsu.myportfolio.com/zyar-alsfyr-al…

سمو #أمير_منطقة_تبوك الأمير #فهد_بن_سلطان_بن_عبدالعزيز يستقبل القنصل العام لجمهورية الفلبين بجدة روميل روماتو

التقى سعادة رئيس #جامعة_تبوك أ.د. عبدالعزيز بن سالم الغامدي بالقنصل العام لجمهورية #الفلبين في جدة، السيد روميل روماتو، والوفد المرافق له ،وجرى خلال اللقاء بحث سبل التعاون المشترك، واستعراض برامج الجامعة وخدماتها المقدمة للطلاب الدوليين. @U_Tabuk

أمير تبوك يستقبل القنصل العام لجمهورية الفلبين. spa.gov.sa/ar/w2453052 #واس

Today we officially inaugurated the Consulate General of the Republic of Kenya in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone in the strengthening of diplomatic, economic, and people-to-people relations between Kenya and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The establishment of the Consulate follows His Excellency Dr. @williamsruto’s directive on strengthening Kenya’s diplomatic footprint in strategic locations, in line with the country’s revised Kenya Foreign Policy and commitment to enhancing service delivery to citizens abroad. In addition, the Consulate 2024–2027 Strategic Plan was officially launched, marking a significant milestone in advancing Kenya’s diplomatic and development agenda in Jeddah. The Plan reflects the Consulate’s commitment to effective diplomacy, accountability, and transformative impact, guided by the shared vision of promoting Kenya’s interests and fostering mutual prosperity between the two nations. I was joined by H.E. Fareed Al-Sheihri, Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Makkah Region. Our Counsel General in Jeddah, Amb Adan Mohammed, DDG Middle East Amb Masila and Outgoing Kenya Ambassador in Riyadh KSA, Mohammed Ruwange, were present. Also present were members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of the Kenyan community in the Kingdom.