Parol Project
Mga kabayan, let’s make the parol the symbol of the Filipino Community in New Zealand!
The parol encapsulates the Filipino spirit of warmth and positivity and is a symbol of our abiding friendship with Aotearoa New Zealand and its peoples. We hope that the parol brings to our Kiwi friends the sense of joy and community that we Filipinos as a people embody this Christmas season and all year round.
How to participate:
- Organize a parol-making workshop at home, school, workplace, church or local community and invite your non-Filipino friends.
- Encourage the participants to hang the parols that they made in their homes, schools, workplace, church or in the public places in the community.
- Snap a photo or video of your workshop and your creations, and share them on social media.
- Make sure to tag the Philippine Embassy on Facebook: #ParolProjectinNZ
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Overseas Voting infomercial by DFA, COMELEC, DMW and OWWA for the 2025 National Elections
Public Service Announcement for Overseas Voter Registration and Internet Voting for 2025 National Elections
Watch President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s message in celebration of Araw ng Kalayaan 2024. #ArawNgKalayaan
Watch Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo’s message for Araw ng Kalayaan 2024 (Philippine Day of Independence 2024) #DFAForgingAhead #Kalayaan2024
Arrival honors were accorded to Prime Minister Luxon at the Kalayaan Grounds, with the respective delegations of both countries in attendance.
ARTICLES FROM NEW ZEALAND-BASED SOURCES:
Understanding New Zealand-Philippines Relations Ahead of PM Luxon's Visit to Manila
https://www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/news/strenghtening/
by: Carla Teng, Asia Media Center, 17 April 2024
PM Christopher Luxon heads to the long neglected Philippines
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-heads-to-the-long-neglected-philippines/NSHBFWVRNVC5VJ6OI7E4PI64II/
by: Ms. Audrey Young, NZ Herald, 18 April 2024
PM Christopher Luxon lands in Philippines
https://www.thepress.co.nz/politics/350250315/pm-christopher-luxon-lands-philippines
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 18 April 2024
PM Christopher Luxon lands Philippines
https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/politics/350250315/live-pm-christopher-luxon-lands-philippines
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 18 April 2024
Christopher Luxon speaks to media in Manila
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/514708/watch-christopher-luxon-speaks-to-media-in-manila
RNZ, 19 April 2024
Philippines huge opportunity for NZ Luxon
https://www.thepost.co.nz/politics/350250571/philippines-huge-opportunity-nz-luxon
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 19 April 2024
Luxon speaks Manila - PM brushes aside business comments - ‘We are open for business’
https://www.thepress.co.nz/politics/350251209/luxon-speaks-manila
by: Ms. Anna Whyte, The Press, 19 April 2024
PM winds up South East Asian engagements
https://insidegovernment.co.nz/pm-winds-up-south-east-asian-engagements/
by: Inside Government, 20 April 2024
ARTICLES FROM PHILIPPINES-BASED SOURCES:
New Zealand PM to visit PH together with senior biz delegation
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1222335
by: Ms. Joyce Ann L. Rocamora, PNA, 9 April 2024
NZ PM Luxon visit Philippines
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/10/2346510/new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon-visit-philippines
by: Ms. Pia Lee-Brago, The Star, 10 April 2024
PCO on NZ PM Christopher Luxon visit to the Philippines
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/232362/pco-on-new-zealand-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-visit-to-the-philippines
by: Ms. Louisa Cabato, Inquirer, 17 April 2024
Marcos to meet NZ Prime Minister in Malacanang
https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/17/marcos-to-meet-new-zealand-prime-minister-in-malacanan-1
by: Ms. Betheena Unite, Manila Bulletin, April 17, 2024
Marcos NZ Prime Christopher Luxon discuss regional global conflicts
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon-discuss-regional-global-conflicts-april-2024/
by: Mr. Dwight De Leon, Rappler, 18 April 2024
NZ PM in palace
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/232452/fwd-nz-pm-in-palace
by: Ms. Jean Mangaluz, Inquirer, 18 April 2024
Joint statement for the official visit of NZ PM Christopher Luxon
https://pco.gov.ph/presidential-speech/joint-statement-for-the-official-visit-of-new-zealand-prime-minister-christopher-luxon/
by: PCO, 18 April 2024
Marcos meets NZ Prime Minister Luxon
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/18/2348519/marcos-meets-new-zealand-prime-minister-luxon
by: Mr. Alexis Romero, The Star, 18 April 2024
NZ Premier luxon visits Manila
https://tribune.net.ph/2024/04/18/nz-premier-luxon-visits-manila
by: Daily Tribune, 18 April 2024
NZ PM Luxon in PH Thursday; visit highlights importance of PH, PBBM’s dev’t agenda, says outgoing NZ Ambassador
https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2024/04/18/nz-pm-luxon-in-ph-thursday-visit-highlights-importance-of-ph-pbbms-devt-agenda-says-outgoing-nz-ambassador
by: Philippine Information Agency, 18 April 2024
Marcos, NZ PM Luxon express 'shared serious concern' over South China Sea issues
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/904086/marcos-nz-pm-luxon-express-shared-serious-concern-over-south-china-sea-issues/story/
by: Mr. Sundy, Locus, GMA News Online, 18 April 2024
NZ PM Luxon visits PH
https://malaya.com.ph/news_business/new-zealand-pm-luxon-visits-ph/
by: Ms. Jocelyn Montemayor, Malaya, 18 April 2024
PH, New Zealand eye visiting forces pact, strengthened economic ties
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1222969
by: Mr. Darryl John Esguerra, PNA, 18 April 2024
Dahil Bet Ang Chickenjoy! New Zealand PM Qualifies As An Honorary Filipino, Says Marcos
https://politiko.com.ph/2024/04/18/dahil-bet-ang-chickenjoy-new-zealand-pm-qualifies-as-an-honorary-filipino-says-marcos/daily-feed/#google_vignette
by: Politiko, 18 April 2024
PM Christopher Luxon visits Jollibee on 1st Day in Manila
https://jollibeegroup.com/news/new-zealands-prime-minister-christopher-luxon-visits-jollibee-on-1st-day-in-manila/
by: Jollibee Foods Corporation, 19 April 2024
PH, NZ agree to re-energize ties to promote, secure regional peace, security, rule of law
https://pia.gov.ph/press-releases/2024/04/19/ph-nz-agree-to-re-energize-ties-to-promote-secure-regional-peace-security-rule-of-law
by: PCO, 19 April 2024
Philippines business groups forge PPP ties with New Zealand
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/04/21/2349328/philippines-business-groups-forge-ppp-ties-new-zealand/amp/
by: Ms. Helen Flores, The Philippine Star, 21 April 2024
Marcos dubs New Zealand PM as honorary Filipino; Jollibee chickenjoy one of his family's favorites
https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/18/the-new-zealand-pm-who-loves-jollibee-chickenjoy-in-ph?__cf_chl_tk=STimUG1go5KHdSzcK3b7tslKS1FFQwJcaXpWYhc24zE-1713914348-0.0.1.1-1727#google_vignette
by: Mr. Raymund Antonio, Manila Bulletin, 18 April 2024
Facebook (Through the Philippine Embassy’s Facebook and the PCO’s office)
https://fb.watch/rDXJScceCn/
PBBM, PM Luxon welcome stronger economic PH-NZ linkages
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-pm-luxon-welcome-stronger-economic-ph-nz-linkages/
by: PCO, 18 April 2024
PH, NZ strengthen partnership for welfare of Pinoy nurses, other migrant workers
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-strengthen-partnership-for-welfare-of-pinoy-nurses-other-migrant-workers/
by: PCO, 18 April 2024
PH, NZ agree to re-energize ties to promote, secure regional peace, security, rule of law
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-agree-t...
by PCO, 18 April 2024
PH, NZ agree to elevate relations to Comprehensive Partnership by 2026 to boost security, economic ties
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-agree-to-elevate-relations-to-comprehensive-partnership-by-2026-to-boost-security-economic-ties/
by PCO, 18 April 2024
PBBM, PM Luxon welcome stronger economic PH-NZ linkages
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pbbm-pm-luxon-welcome-stronger-economic-ph-nz-linkages/
by PCO, 18 April 2024
PH, NZ to enter into defense and maritime agreements to strengthen peace in Asia-Pacific region
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-to-enter-into-defe...
by PCO, 18 April 2024
PH, NZ affirm need for int’l rules-based order in South China Sea
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/ph-nz-affirm-need-for-intl-rules-ba...
by PCO, 18 April 2024
PM Luxon reiterates NZ’s support for Mindanao peace process
https://pco.gov.ph/news_releases/pm-luxon-reiterates-nzs-support-for-mindanao-peace-process/
by PCO, 18 April 2024