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 Philippine Embassy’s successful mobile consular services for Filipinos in the North Island of New Zealand last February, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez led the Philippine Embassy Mobile Consular Team composed of Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, Atty. Levy Strang, Ms. Ofelia Cora...

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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s continuing efforts to promote closer ties with New Zealand’s local governments, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, made an official and business call on Her Worship Mayor Vanessa van Uden of the Queenstown Lakes...

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As the Philippine Embassy simultaneously delivers its mobile consular services for the Filipino communities and embarks on economic diplomacy initiatives in Queenstown and the surrounding cities of the South Island in New Zealand on 12-15 April 2013, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Consul A...

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Recalling the first geothermal power plant built in Tongonan, Leyte in 1979 using New Zealand’s expertise and technology in geothermal exploration, Ambassador Benavidez shared with Ms. Campbell the Philippine Government’s priorities in developing geothermal energy which is currently supplying 2,...

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Mr. Neil Molina, a Farm Manager at Concept Holding in Ranfurly, won the Best Farm Manager of the Year from Otago during the Dairy Industry Awards in Balchutha on 6 April 2013. His regional title is part of the annual search for farmers from different parts in New Zealand and at various levels of...

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