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, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez attended the Sinulog Festival in Auckland on 19 January 2014.As always, the Sinulog Festival put the spotlight on...

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On behalf of the officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy and the Filipino community in New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez conveyed deep appreciation to H.E. Noppadon Theppitak, Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand and the officers and members of Thai Society Charitable Trust and...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to promote closer ties through sports among the Filipino community in New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and the Wellington Filipino Badminton Club (WFBC) represented by Mr. Archie Araza organized the first ever Ambassador’s Cup Badminton Tournament...

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It was a most meaningful and heart-warming evening when CARITAS Aotearoa New Zealand Director Ms. Julianne Hickey, CARITAS Humanitarian Coordinator Mr. Mark Mitchell, CARITAS Advocacy and Research Manager Ms. Lisa Beech, CARITAS Communications Advisor Ms. Hanna Butler, CARITAS Programme Director...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to reach out to Filipino communities throughout New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Honorary Consul General to Auckland Atty. Paulo Garcia met with members of the Filipino community in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands on 12 January 2012. After the Mass o...

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