As the Philippine Embassy continues to reach out to the Filipino communities in New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez led the Philippine Embassy Team and joined the festivities of Pistang Pilipino 2014 sa New Plymouth on 25-26 October 2014. This was the annual New Zealand Filipino Labour...

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At the Gala Dinner celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Asia New Zealand Foundation on 30 October 2014 in Auckland, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Honorary Consul General Paulo Garcia met Ms. Prue Elwood, Educator Programmes Developer and Coordinator, AFS Intercultural Programmes who sh...

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The Philippines as one of the best retirement destinations is once again highlighted in the article from the International Living entitled “The Top Three Best Places to Retire Overseas for a Low Cost of Living” published on 07 October 2013, citing in particular a top score of 100 in the cost of...

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(BEIJING, China) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday expressed his gratitude to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key for his country’s support for the Mindanao peace process during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chief Executive...

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BEIJING – In a gathering of Asia-Pacific leaders where the economy is the main agenda, President Aquino raised the West Philippine Sea issue, particularly efforts by his administration to resolve territorial disputes through international arbitration.

In a press briefing at the Philippine emba...

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