Republic of the Philippines

EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
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"Lupang Hinirang” - the Philippine National Anthem - rendered by Melodika, accompanied by pianist Maestra Daphne Cabaguio Jocson.

Melodika is a New Zealand group consisting of singers Kane, Sam J, Khristel and Shane - non-Filipino artists with Pinoy hearts and who happen to love OPM or Original...

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This background/housewarming music inspired by the 2021 Quincentennial Commemorations in the Philippines theme song "Bagani" (written and composed by Roel Rostata) was produced by the Cebu Philharmonic Orchestra. It was arranged for this version by Joel Cruz and conducted by Maestro Jiovanni Tabad...

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"On March sixteen fifteen hundred twenty-one..." On this day, 500 years ago, the Magellan-Elcano expedition reached the Philippines and anchored near Suluan Island, part of Guiuan, Eastern Samar. Historian Xiao Chua annotated the song "Magellan" by Yoyoy Villame. The Philippine government marks...

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#AmbaGary (01-03-21) Interview with #YAMBA Xyrll Gayagoy, 2020 Dux of St. Mary's College, Wellington, and her parents - discussing her successful academic journey. #YAMBA stands for Youth Ambassador - the Embassy's Young Leaders' Programme, Dux is the NZ term for "Valedictorian."

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