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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION IN TOKOROA, NEW ZEALAND

Details: Category: Latest; Tuesday, 13 June 2017

A mobile consular team of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington successfully rendered a three-day consular outreach mission in Tokoroa, New Zealand on 28-30 April 2017. Held at the South Waikato Sports and Events Centre, a total of 536 services were provided.Of this number, 450 were on passport, 11 were on civil registration, i.e., reports of births and marriages, 25 on notarial/legalization and one on fingerprinting for National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance. There were also 49 individuals who were administered the Oath of Allegiance or Panunumpa ng Katapatan which is recited by immigrants who wish to retain or re-acquire Philippine citizenship. 370 Filipinos also registered for overseas voting (OV).

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE - AUCKLAND JUNE OFFICE HOURS ONLY

Details: Category: Advisories; Wednesday, 31 May 2017

PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR CALLS ON THE MAYOR OF SOUTH WAIKATO REGION

Details: Category: Latest; Monday, 22 May 2017

Philippine Ambassador Jesus S. Domingo called on Her Worship, South Waikato (New Zealand) Mayor Jenny Shattock, on 28 April 2017, at the District Council. Ambassador Domingo was warmly received by Mayor Shattock who expressed her desire to forge closer ties between the South Waikato District Council, the Embassy of the Philippines and the Filipino Community. In particular, she seeks opportunities for partnerships in the fields of economic, cultural, social, education and leadership, citing “the need to make the most of our relationship for the betterment of our whole community”. The Mayor welcomed the “Diplomatic Chamber” framework of the Embassy, which links local governments, businesses and community organizations of the Philippines and New Zealand.

PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR ADDRESSESS GALA NIGHT CELEBRATING PHILIPPINE CULTURE IN NZ

Details: Category: Latest; Monday, 22 May 2017

As keynote speaker, Ambassador Jesus S. Domingo addressed Filipino communities in the South Waikato region and nearby towns during the Filipino Cultural Night held on 29 April 2017 at the District Council hall. The gala dinner was co-hosted by the North Island Filipino Farmers Association-NZ (NIFFA-NZ) and the City Council, headed by Mr. Julius Caoing, NIFFA President, and Her Worship Jenny Shattock, Mayor of South Waikato, respectively. Hon. Louise Upston, Member of Parliament for Taupo and New Zealand Associate Minister for Primary Industries, also graced the event.

Ambassador Domingo spoke of the Filipino’s hallmark global brand of malasakit which is the word in the Philippine language for deep intimate care. Filipinos excel as caregivers, doctors, teachers and nurses, but even those not directly working in the health profession, such as IT, agriculture or farming also manifest the same caring nature. He noted that “our kababayans are the stars of New Zealand primary industry” and thanked them for the pride and distinction they bring to the country.

PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR HOLDS UNIVERSAL DIPLOMACY WORKSHOP IN TAURANGA

Details: Category: Latest; Monday, 22 May 2017

Philippine Ambassador Jesus S. Domingo held a “Universal Diplomacy” (UD) Workshop on 28 April 2017 at the Bethlehem Hall of Tauranga. Tauranga is a harbourside city in the Bay of Plenty region on New Zealand's North Island. The event was co-organized by the Tauranga Filipino Society and the Club Filipino Tauranga. The workshop brought together members, not only of the Filipino community, but also other local stakeholders, to discuss how they can actively participate in promoting Filipino causes, communities and commerce, through a unique sense of care and cooperation, translated in the Filipino vernacular as “malasakit at bayanihan”.

PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR CALLS ON THE MAYOR OF TAURANGA, NZ

Details: Category: Latest; Monday, 22 May 2017

Philippine Ambassador Jesus S. Domingo called on His Worship, Greg Brownless, the Mayor of Tauranga, on 28 April 2017 at the Tauranga City Council. Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s busiest port cities, and is located in the east coast of the country’s North Island. Mayor Brownless invited Ambassador Domingo to include a consular outreach mission in Tauranga in the future program of the Philippine Embassy.

Mayor Brownless affirmed his keenness to network and cooperate extensively with the Embassy in various fields of mutual interest, including in fostering people-to-people ties between New Zealanders and Filipinos within the framework of Universal Diplomacy and the Embassy’s Diplomatic Chamber. He underscored the valuable contributions of the Filipino community in the Tauranga Region and commended the programmes and initiatives of Ambassador Domingo that are aimed towards promoting the welfare and well-being of Filipinos in Tauranga and the whole of New Zealand.

Ambassador Domingo thanked Mayor Brownless and the City of Tauranga for being wonderful hosts to hundreds of Filipinos and highlighted the people-based relationship that continues to grow and deepen between the Philippines and New Zealand. They were joined in the call by Ms. Crestine Carson and Ms. Love Erediano of the Tauranga Filipino Community and Caring For Humanity International Foundation, and Mr. Stan Gregec of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce.

AUCKLAND NZ FILIPINO COMMUNITY AND PHILIPPINE EMBASSY LAUNCH “PINOY WE CARE PLATFORM”

Details: Category: Latest News; Monday, 22 May 2017

On May 6, 2017, the Filipino Community and Philippine Embassy in New Zealand launched the multi-sectoral partnership “Pinoy We Care.” The partnership is a “network of groups and individuals working together to support successful settlement of Filipinos in Auckland. “ Its Mission and Vision Statement are as follows:

Mission Statement:

WE are a network of Filipino civil society organisations and individuals working together as partners of the Philippine Embassy in the mission to protect the rights and welfare of Filipinos in Auckland, New Zealand.

Our Vision:

New migrants are well-informed and able to access vital information and settlement support services.
Bayanihan spirit is alive and thriving.
Newcomers feel welcome and connected to the community.

We enjoin all Filipinos who share our vision to get involved in:

Caring for, counselling and protection of Filipinos facing critical issues like family violence, bullying, discrimination and abuses in the workplace.
Advocating for the rights of the most vulnerable migrants i.e. international students and temporary visa holders.
Recreating inclusive community, strengthening connections and restoring pride in the best of Filipino.
Engaging in dialogue with relevant government agencies towards better delivery of services to the communities

WE welcome everyone to join us in service of the Filipino community in Auckland, with special attention to new migrants who are vulnerable to exploitation and are struggling to settle in the early years of their journey to NZ.

The Pinoy We Care partnership launch is the result of extensive consultations and dialogue among the Filipino Community in Auckland. The city is New Zealand’s largest, and is the home of nearly 30,000 Filipinos. Spearheading the platform were the organizations Migrante Aotearoa, Caring For Humanity International Foundation, Organization of Cordillerans in NZ, St. Patrick Filipino Catholic Group, and the FILNZ Fellowship.

Chairing the launch was Mr. Dennis Maga, Co-ordinator of the Union Network of Migrants (UNEMIG), with Ambassador Jesus S. Domingo representing the Philippine Embassy.

For further information, kindly contact migranteaotearoanz_AT_gmail.com and jesus.domingo_AT_philembassy.org.nz, and follow the Facebook hashtag #PinoyWeCare.

Continuing Support to the #diwatadiplomacy initiative through the Young Pinoy Artists’ Festival

Details: Category: Latest; Wednesday, 03 May 2017

In line with #diwatadiplomacy initiative of the Philippine Embassy, PinoyStop NZ – a One Stop Information Site for Filipinos in New Zealand – hosted the 2017 Young Pinoy Artists’ Festival. The exhibit and silent auction featured 29 artworks of 24 “kiwinized” Filipino children, ages 5 to 16 years old.

The event, which was held at the Dowse Art Museum, was organized by PinoyStop NZ with Embassy support, in observance of Philippine Literature Month. With the theme “Panitikang Pilipino: Lift a Page and Discover Your Heritage”, the children were encouraged to reflect the impressions they have of their choice of Filipino literary pieces through their artworks. In this way, their experiences with Philippine written works go beyond a casual encounter. It becomes an immersion that allows them the opportunity to delve into their roots.

Ambassador Jesus S. Domingo, who delivered the Welcome Remarks, shared his insights with the attendees, particularly that there are vestiges suggesting a common cultural origin discernible in the Polynesian and Philippine cultures, such as in their languages and literary traditions. Moreover, he highlighted that Philippines, like New Zealand, is a melting pot of cultures as represented by its literary masterpieces, among others, Francisco Balagtas’ “Florante at Laura” and José Rizal’s “Noli Me Tángere” and “El Filibusterismo”.

PinoyStop, which is also celebrating its 5th anniversary, launched the project in 2016 to promote Philippine culture through visual arts. That year, the young Filipino artists were challenged to illustrate Philippine mythical creatures in their own art style. #diwatadiplomacy aims to promote Philippine Mythology via multi-media arts, cosplay, music, and the like. For more information on PinoyStop, visit http://www.pinoystop.org/.