The First Philippine Embassy Flag Raising Ceremony for 2015 together with the members of the Filipino community in Wellington on 05 January 2015 at the Philippine Embassy Chancery.

The Philippine Embassy Team, composed of Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, Minister and Consul General Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, Vice Consul Glenn Joseph Q. Obach, Finance Officer Divina Cruz (arrived on 24 June 2014), Cultural Officer Ma. Victoria Reyes, Passport Officer Edgar Matibag (arrived on 31 May 2014), Collecting Officer Mary Bel Garcia, Property Officer Monette Garcia, Information Officer Ma. Katrina Ciara Garcia (arrived on 28 June 2014), Communication Officer Mauro Fajardo III, Assistance to Nationals Officer Marc O’Bryan Asilom (arrived on 27 December 2014) and Administrative Staff Hilario Reyes and Fernando Mamaclay, convey our heartfelt greetings of a Bountiful and Blessed New Year. We continue to pursue our mission for GOD, country and people with a single focus, clear vision and undivided heart, serving with a smile, going the extra mile and reaching beyond our grasp.