Republic of the Philippines

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

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Following the successful 3rd Philippine ICT Partnership Opportunity Mission on 24 May 2013 in Auckland, representatives from Job and Esther Technologies came back to New Zealand on 6 to 9 August 2013.

As part of the Philippine Embassy’s economic diplomacy thrusts and continuing support for and...

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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 Michael Woodhouse, the Minister of Immigration, Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, and Associate...

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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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