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 and be one with the Filipino community especially in celebrating and showcasing Filipino traditions and culture, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez attended the Sinulog Festival in Auckland on 21 January 2015. As the 21st annual celebration of the...

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On 10 January 2015, a very good Chinese friend of the Filipinos, Ms. Camilia (Cam) Chin Dowling shared her unconditional love and gratitude to her Mum, Grace Chin by organizing her surprise 90th birthday celebration and inviting us to be part of this special occasion. Mum/Aunty Grace to many o...

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Lt. Col. Emil Cruz of the Philippine Army, was among the foreign participants who graduated from the 55th Advanced Command and Staff Course (Joint) conducted by the New Zealand Defence Force Command and Staff College on 11 December 2014 at the Derby Room, Trentham Race Course. He joined 35 parti...

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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 Minister and Consul General Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, called on the Honourable Michael Woodhouse, the Minister of Immigration, Minister of Police, and...

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Given the continuing efforts of the AKLnzPINOYS group to provide settlement information to Filipino migrants in line with the priority of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington and the Philippine Consulate General in Auckland to reach out and engage with the Filipino community throughout New Zeala...

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