Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez presented credentials to His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, President of the Republic of Fiji on 10 September 2013. She was accompanied by accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa and the Philippine Honorary Consul to Fiji, Dr. Virgilio de Asa...

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During the 4th anniversary of the KASAGIP Charitable Trust at the Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt on 17 August 2013, Ms. E. D. shared her inspiring testimony on how she was assisted by the officers and members of the KASAGIP Charitable Trust as she came to New Zealand in 2010 to build a new life an...

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As the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand continues to embark on its cultural and people diplomacy, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted a Thanksgiving Dinner for the members of the NZ Filifest Cultural Group Inc. The dinner served as a night of fellowship and camaraderie with New Z...

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The Philippine Embassy in New Zealand participated in the New Zealand Diversity Forum 2013 held at the Te Papa Museum on 26 August 2013. First Secretary and Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa presented the Philippine Embassy’s emergency preparedness initiatives in a Special Topic Forum entitled “Co...

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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s economic diplomacy objectives by forging solid partnerships with the New Zealand government and its business community sectors, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez warmly welcomed New Zealand Trade Commissioner Hernando Banal at “Ang Bahay” (the Philippine Amba...

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