Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez led the officers, staff and families of the Embassy of the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand in commemorating the 118th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal with a flag-raising ceremony at the Embassy Chancery on 30 December 2014.

The ceremo...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to reach out and be one with the Filipino community especially in celebrating special occasions, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, Cultural Officer Ma. Victoria Reyes and Administrative Staff Hilario Reyes joined the oath taking ceremony and Christmas gatherin...

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Let us all join in ardent prayer for His Holiness Pope Francis, whose Papal Visit to the Philippines on 15-19 January 2015 carries the theme "Mercy and Compassion".

National Prayer for the Papal Visit

To be prayed before the Post Communion Prayer of Every Mass From August 1, 2014 until Janua...

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Mr. Oscar Poquinto Batucan and his wife, Mrs. Miriam Alvez Batucan who hail from Cebu and are currently residing in Auckland are the first ever Filipino couple who were awarded the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) in the 2015 New Year’s Honours List for their services to the Filipino community in New...

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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s continuing priority to reach out and engage with the Filipino community throughout New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted a Gender and Development Orientation/Interaction on Immigration, Dual Citizenship and Related Matters at “Ang Bahay” (the...

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