In line with the Philippine Embassy’s continuing efforts to promote closer ties with New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, called on the Honorable Simon Bridges, the Minister of Energy and Resources, Minister of Labour, and Associate Minist...

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Ms. Silvia Shirin Zonoobi, who hails from Cavite City and the first ever Filipino migrant who was appointed Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year’s Honours List in 2003 for Services to Refugees and Migrant Communities, was honoured during the testimonial dinner hosted...

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In addition to updated advisories on Earthquake preparedness disseminated on 22, 25 and 26 July 2013, the Philippine Embassy has come up with these action oriented practical steps given the frequent occurrence of earthquakes affecting the Greater Wellington Area.

These practical steps and useful...

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Upon the invitation of the International Pacific College (IPC) in Palmerston North, New Zealand, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez presented an overview of the “Philippines-New Zealand Relations: Opportunities and Pathways” on 21 August 2013 as part of a series of interdisciplinary sem...

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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 as well as enable them to strengthen friendship and fellowship between the Filipino community and the Embassy team, Ambassador Virginia H. Be...

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