Upon the invitation of the United Nations Association of New Zealand (UNANZ), Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Virginia H. Benavidez spoke on “The Philippines and the United Nations” at the Rutherford House Lecture 3, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) on 21 June 2013. T...

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As a fitting tribute to Philippines’ National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, on his 152nd Birth Anniversary and in celebration of the 115th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand launched on 22 June 2013 the Sentro Rizal. It was a cold, rainy and...

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The Embassy of the Philippines extends its heartfelt thanks for the touching presentation on the Wreath Laying at the Rizal Reserve and Mass on 15 June 2013 in Auckland to UragoNZ headed by Mr. Rio Beltran and to Ms. Ednalyn Borja who created the video.

Wreath Laying Ceremony VideoWreath Layin...

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The Embassy of the Philippines in Wellington in coordination with The Filipino Channel (TFC) presented a free film showing of Filipino blockbuster movie “It Takes a Man and a Woman” on 23 June 2013 at the Queen Margaret College Hall as part of the activities marking the 115th year of the Anniver...

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Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Virginia H. Benavidez led the Flag-Hoisting Ceremony at “Ang Bahay” (Philippine Ambassador’s Residence) in Karori, Wellington on 12 June 2013. A traditional ceremony held on Philippine Independence Day, the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand joined all Filipin...

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