Republic of the Philippines

EMBASSY OF THE PHILIPPINES WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND
50 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand 6011

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As part of the Philippine Embassy’s engagement with the Asia 11 Heads of Diplomatic Mission and in carrying out her role as Chairperson of the Asia 11 Group, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted the first luncheon for 2015 at “Ang Bahay” (Philippine Ambassador’s residence) in Wellington. Toge...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to reach out and be one with the Filipino community, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted a dinner for Filipino nurses for their valuable and inestimable contributions to the health system of New Zealand on 25 March 2015 at “Ang Bahay” (Ambassador’s Official R...

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As the Philippine Embassy actively pursues its public diplomacy efforts to promote deeper people-to-people ties between Filipinos and New Zealanders especially among women and women’s groups representing different nationalities as well as highlight the vital aspects of Filipino culture and way o...

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As the Philippines is chairing this year’s APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Leaders’ and CEO Summit, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Honorary Consul General Paulo R. Garcia attended the Breakfast with the Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable John Key on 5 March 2015 at the Heritage Hotel...

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Lively performances, exciting sounds and spicy aromas filled the air and enchanted the multicultural society of New Zealand during the ASEAN Southeast Asian Night Market on 13-14 March 2015 at the Wellington waterfront on the Te Papa promenade and Odlins Plaza. Families and friends came in droves t...

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