Republic of the Philippines

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

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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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During the 4th anniversary of the KASAGIP Charitable Trust at the Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt on 17 August 2013, Ms. E. D. shared her inspiring testimony on how she was assisted by the officers and members of the KASAGIP Charitable Trust as she came to New Zealand in 2010 to build a new life an...

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As the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand continues to embark on its cultural and people diplomacy, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted a Thanksgiving Dinner for the members of the NZ Filifest Cultural Group Inc. The dinner served as a night of fellowship and camaraderie with New Z...

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