As part of the Philippine Embassy’s economic and public diplomacy priorities in New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H.Benavidez, accompanied by her spouse, Engr. Pio J. Benavidez joined the Heads of Mission (HOMs) resident in Wellington and those based in Canberra and their spouses for a Diplomatic...

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In the Embassy’s continued effort to highlight the richness of the Filipino culture and to follow the directive of President Benigno S. Aquino III and the Secretary of Foreign Affairs to restore the culture of honesty, integrity and hard work in all frontline services of the Philippine governmen...

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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s continuing efforts to promote closer ties with Pacific Island countries, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa and Honorary Consul to Fiji, Dr. Virgilio de Asa, attended the National Day celebrations of the Republic...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to promote and support the positive contributions and laudable initiatives of the Filipino community in sharing their musical talents in church and faith based activities in New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez together with Honorary Consul General Pa...

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In pursuing the Philippine Embassy’s economic diplomacy priorities by continuing to explore business linkages and establishing networking with the private sector, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez welcomed to “Ang Bahay” (Ambassador’s residence) executives from New Image International,...

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