Republic of the Philippines

EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
50 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to reach out to all Filipinos in New Zealand, convey its appreciation for their sustained support and kind cooperation and foster greater friendship and fellowship between the Filipino community and the Embassy team, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez together w...

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Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa joined and interacted with several members the Filipino community in Oamaru, Waitaki District in a Fellowship Night on 31 August 2013.

In her remarks, Ambassador Benavidez thanked them for their invaluable assis...

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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s continuing efforts to promote closer ties with New Zealand’s local governments, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, made an official and business call on His Worship on Waitaki District Mayor Alex Familton on 02 S...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues its mobile consular services for the second year for Filipinos in New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez led the Philippine Embassy Mobile Consular Team composed of Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, Ms. Ma. Victoria Reyes, Ms. Ofelia Coralde, Ms. Mary Bel...

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Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez presented credentials to His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, President of the Republic of Fiji on 10 September 2013. She was accompanied by accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa and the Philippine Honorary Consul to Fiji, Dr. Virgilio de Asa...

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