Republic of the Philippines

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

Parol Project

Mga kabayan, let’s make the parol the symbol of the Filipino Community in New Zealand!

The parol encapsulates the Filipino spirit of warmth and positivity and is a symbol of our abiding friendship with Aotearoa New Zealand and its peoples. We hope that the parol brings to our Kiwi friends the sense of joy and community that we Filipinos as a people embody this Christmas season and all year round.

How to participate:

  1. Organize a parol-making workshop at home, school, workplace, church or local community and invite your non-Filipino friends.
  2. Encourage the participants to hang the parols that they made in their homes, schools, workplace, church or in the public places in the community.
  3. Snap a photo or video of your workshop and your creations, and share them on social media.
  4. Make sure to tag the Philippine Embassy on Facebook: #ParolProjectinNZ


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Overseas Voting infomercial by DFA, COMELEC, DMW and OWWA for the 2025 National Elections

Public Service Announcement for Overseas Voter Registration and Internet Voting for 2025 National Elections

Watch President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s message in celebration of Araw ng Kalayaan 2024. #ArawNgKalayaan

Watch Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo’s message for Araw ng Kalayaan 2024 (Philippine Day of Independence 2024) #DFAForgingAhead #Kalayaan2024

Second Secretary and Consul Feamor Vyn S. Tiosen read Ambassador Kira Azucena’s message to our kababayans in Filipino, to a predominantly Kiwi audience, as a way to celebrate our heritage and culture. Maligayang Araw ng Kasarinlan! #Kalayaan2024 #minionduties

Arrival honors were accorded to Prime Minister Luxon at the Kalayaan Grounds, with the respective delegations of both countries in attendance.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly received the Right Honorable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, as he commenced his three-day Official Visit to the Philippines from April 18-20, 2024.
“I sincerely hope that you’ll enjoy your stay and work with us towards elevating the level of cooperation and friendship between our two countries,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. remarked as he engaged in a productive discussion with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honorable Christopher Luxon.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand deliver their respective statement in a joint press conference at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace on April 18, 2024.
“I’m very, very happy to have welcomed you and to see and discuss with you, as we just had, all of the things that can be done. As ever, a face-to-face meeting bring about much opportunities. So, I am looking forward to an era of closer ties and closer partnerships between New Zealand and the Philippines,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. states as he honors Prime Minister Christopher Luxon of New Zealand who is on a three-day official visit to the Philippines.
Business Meetings and Lunch with Senate President Zubiri
Departure of Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand 4/20/2024

ARTICLES FROM NEW ZEALAND-BASED SOURCES:

Understanding New Zealand-Philippines Relations Ahead of PM Luxon's Visit to Manila
https://www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/news/strenghtening/
by: Carla Teng, Asia Media Center, 17 April 2024

PM Christopher Luxon heads to the long neglected Philippines
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-heads-to-the-long-neglected-philippines/NSHBFWVRNVC5VJ6OI7E4PI64II/
by: Ms. Audrey Young, NZ Herald, 18 April 2024

PM Christopher Luxon lands in Philippines
https://www.thepress.co.nz/politics/350250315/pm-christopher-luxon-lands-philippines
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 18 April 2024

PM Christopher Luxon lands Philippines
https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/politics/350250315/live-pm-christopher-luxon-lands-philippines
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 18 April 2024

Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Manila
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/514708/watch-christopher-luxon-speaks-to-media-in-manila
RNZ, 19 April 2024

Philippines huge opportunity for NZ Luxon
https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350250571/philippines-huge-opportunity-nz-luxon
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 19 April 2024

Luxon speaks Manila - PM brushes aside business comments - ‘We are open for business’
https://www.thepress.co.nz/politics/350251209/luxon-speaks-manila
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 19 April 2024

PM winds up South East Asian engagements
https://insidegovernment.co.nz/pm-winds-up-south-east-asian-engagements/
by: Inside Government, 20 April 2024

ARTICLES FROM PHILIPPINES-BASED SOURCES:

New Zealand PM to visit PH together with senior biz delegation
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1222335
by: Ms. Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, PNA, 9 April 2024

NZ PM Luxon visit Philippines
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/10/2346510/new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon-visit-philippines
by: Ms. Pia Lee-Brago, The Star, 10 April 2024

PCO on NZ PM Christopher Luxon visit to the Philippines
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/232362/pco-on-new-zealand-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-visit-to-the-philippines
by: Ms. Louisa Cabato, Inquirer, 17 April 2024

Marcos to meet NZ Prime Minister in Malacanang
https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/17/marcos-to-meet-new-zealand-prime-minister-in-malacanan-1
by: Ms. Betheena Unite, Manila Bulletin, April 17, 2024

Marcos NZ Prime Christopher Luxon discuss regional global conflicts
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon-discuss-regional-global-conflicts-april-2024/
by: Mr. Dwight De Leon, Rappler, 18 April 2024

NZ PM in palace
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/232452/fwd-nz-pm-in-palace
by: Ms. Jean Mangaluz, Inquirer, 18 April 2024

Joint statement for the official visit of NZ PM Christopher Luxon
https://pco.gov.ph/presidential-speech/joint-statement-for-the-official-visit-of-new-zealand-prime-minister-christopher-luxon/
by: PCO, 18 April 2024

Marcos meets NZ Prime Minister Luxon
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/18/2348519/marcos-meets-new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon
by: Mr. Alexis Romero, The Star, 18 April 2024

NZ Premier luxon visits Manila
https://tribune.net.ph/2024/04/18/nz-premier-luxon-visits-manila
by: Daily Tribune, 18 April 2024

NZ PM Luxon in PH Thursday; visit highlights importance of PH, PBBM’s dev’t agenda, says outgoing NZ Ambassador
https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2024/04/18/nz-pm-luxon-in-ph-thursday-visit-highlights-importance-of-ph-pbbms-devt-agenda-says-outgoing-nz-ambassador
by: Philippine Information Agency, 18 April 2024

Marcos, NZ PM Luxon express 'shared serious concern' over South China Sea issues
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/904086/marcos-nz-pm-luxon-express-shared-serious-concern-over-south-china-sea-issues/story/
by: Mr. Sundy, Locus, GMA News Online, 18 April 2024

NZ PM Luxon visits PH
https://malaya.com.ph/news_business/new-zealand-pm-luxon-visits-ph/
by: Ms. Jocelyn Montemayor, Malaya, 18 April 2024

PH, New Zealand eye visiting forces pact, strengthened economic ties
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1222969
by: Mr. Darryl John Esguerra, PNA, 18 April 2024

Dahil Bet Ang Chickenjoy! New Zealand PM Qualifies As An Honorary Filipino, Says Marcos
https://politiko.com.ph/2024/04/18/dahil-bet-ang-chickenjoy-new-zealand-pm-qualifies-as-an-honorary-filipino-says-marcos/daily-feed/#google_vignette
by: Politiko, 18 April 2024

PM Christopher Luxon visits Jollibee on 1st Day in Manila
https://jollibeegroup.com/news/new-zealands-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-visits-jollibee-on-1st-day-in-manila/
by: Jollibee Foods Corporation, 19 April 2024

PH, NZ agree to re-energize ties to promote, secure regional peace, security, rule of law
https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2024/04/19/ph-nz-agree-to-re-energize-ties-to-promote-secure-regional-peace-security-rule-of-law
by: PCO, 19 April 2024

Philippines business groups forge PPP ties with New Zealand
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/21/2349328/philippines-business-groups-forge-ppp-ties-new-zealand/amp/
by: Ms. Helen Flores, The Philippine Star, 21 April 2024

Marcos dubs New Zealand PM as honorary Filipino; Jollibee chickenjoy one of his family's favorites
https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/18/the-new-zealand-pm-who-loves-jollibee-chickenjoy-in-ph?__cf_chl_tk=STimUG1go5KHdSzcK3b7tslKS1FFQwJcaXpWYhc24zE-1713914348-0.0.1.1-1727#google_vignette
by: Mr. Raymund Antonio, Manila Bulletin, 18 April 2024

Facebook (Through the Philippine Embassy’s Facebook and the PCO’s office)
https://fb.watch/rDXJScceCn/

PBBM, PM Luxon welcome stronger economic PH-NZ linkages
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-pm-luxon-welcome-stronger-economic-ph-nz-linkages/
by: PCO, 18 April 2024

PH, NZ strengthen partnership for welfare of Pinoy nurses, other migrant workers
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-strengthen-partnership-for-welfare-of-pinoy-nurses-other-migrant-workers/
by: PCO, 18 April 2024

PH, NZ agree to re-energize ties to promote, secure regional peace, security, rule of law
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-agree-t...
by PCO, 18 April 2024

PH, NZ agree to elevate relations to Comprehensive Partnership by 2026 to boost security, economic ties
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-agree-to-elevate-relations-to-comprehensive-partnership-by-2026-to-boost-security-economic-ties/
by PCO, 18 April 2024

PBBM, PM Luxon welcome stronger economic PH-NZ linkages
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-pm-luxon-welcome-stronger-economic-ph-nz-linkages/
by PCO, 18 April 2024

PH, NZ to enter into defense and maritime agreements to strengthen peace in Asia-Pacific region
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-to-enter-into-defe...
by PCO, 18 April 2024

PH, NZ affirm need for int’l rules-based order in South China Sea
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-affirm-need-for-intl-rules-ba...
by PCO, 18 April 2024

PM Luxon reiterates NZ’s support for Mindanao peace process
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pm-luxon-reiterates-nzs-support-for-mindanao-peace-process/
by PCO, 18 April 2024