BMKQ celebrated its 10th founding anniversary in Doha on 19 December 2025, using the milestone gathering to kick off the WSIF Financial Literacy Program for migrant workers and elect its officers for the 2026–2027 term.
Doha, Qatar — The Bayanihan ng Manggagawa sa Konstruksiyon ng Qatar (BMKQ), one of the country’s largest Filipino construction workers’ associations, celebrated its 10th founding anniversary and held its General Assembly on 19 December 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha.
This milestone gathering also marked the official launch of the Workers Support and Insurance Fund (WSIF) Financial Literacy Program for Migrant Workers in Qatar. BMKQ serves as the lead partner in designing and implementing the initiative, working in collaboration with the Building and Wood Workers International (BWI), the International Domestic Workers Federation (IDWF), Overseas Filipino Investors and Entrepreneurs Movement (OFIE M) Qatar and Pinoy Worldwide Initiative for Investment, Savings, and Entrepreneurship (PinoyWISE) International Qatar.
WSIF Executive Director – Ms. Kholoud Al Kubaisi [Photo: WSIF]
WSIF Executive Director Kholoud Saif Al Kubaisi, who graced the launch, commended BMKQ for a decade of sustained education, organising, and empowerment efforts within the construction sector. She highlighted the “tangible benefits” these initiatives have delivered for Filipino migrant workers and reaffirmed WSIF’s commitment to supporting BMKQ and other migrant-led organisations across Qatar.
Philippine Ambassador to Qatar H.E. Mardomel Celo D. Melicor also attended the event, commending BMKQ for its decade-long service to Filipino construction workers. In his message, he encouraged members to uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership, values he underscored as essential amid ongoing concerns about corruption in the Philippines.
Philippine Ambassador to Qatar – H.E. Mardomel Celo D. Melicor
Philippine Ambassador to Qatar – H.E. Mardomel Celo D. Melicor, pose with officers and members of BMKQ
A key highlight of the assembly was the election of BMKQ’s officers for the 2026–2027 term. The newly elected leadership includes:
- Joseph O. Catarungan, President
- Cheryl Valientes, Vice President
- Irene Ainza, Secretary
- May Shael Laguindab, Treasurer
- Alliver Revilla, Auditor
- Myla Laja, Business Manager
- Elenie Nicomedes, Public Relations Officer
BMKQ Senior Adviser, Engr. Ressie Fos, and Adviser Engr. Meliza Ortiguerra officially announce the newly elected BMKQ officers for the 2026–2027 term.
BMKQ’s anniversary celebration and its role in launching the WSIF Financial Literacy Program signal a renewed commitment to strengthening worker empowerment, financial resilience, and community leadership among Filipino migrants in Qatar.