As part of the Philippine Embassy’s continuing priority to engage and broaden networking with relevant authorities in New Zealand for the welfare and well-being of more than 40,350 Filipinos across the North and South Islands, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez met with Ms. Louise Freyer, Senior L...

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Another significant milestone in Philippines-New Zealand cooperation was achieved when their respective Air Consultation Panels successfully concluded their talks in Wellington on 5-6 March 2014 focusing on amendments to the Air Services Agreement. Both countries agreed to increase the frequency...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to reach out and be one with the Filipino community in projecting a positive influence of and high regard for the Philippines and the Filipino people and promoting the richness and variety of Filipino culture and heritage in New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H....

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As part of its objectives to strengthen people-to-people ties and broaden community development, the Multicultural Council of Wellington (MCCW) unanimously chose Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez as its first Head of Diplomatic Mission to be closely and directly engaged with and invite...

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The third anniversary of the 22 February 2011 Canterbury earthquake was commemorated by meaningful, solemn and touching ceremonies organized by the Christchurch City Council on 22 February 2014. Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Honorary Consul Peter Wait attended the F...

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