Diplomatic Reception and Briefing on Disarmament hosted by Hon. Phil Twyford MP, Minister for Disarmament and Arms Control. New Zealand is demonstrating their serious commitment to world peace. Ambassador Gary spent most of his diplomatic career in, in Geneva, New York and Manila. The Philippine...

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Today, 12 July, is the 5th Anniversary of the Award on the South China Sea Arbitration. Check out these excerpts from the statement of Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. as we mark the occasion.

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ58AHxPm6A

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Congrats to Sis Dra. Mina Feleo Morton and her team for spearheading the creation of the Filipino Community in Central Otago, New Zealand (FCCONZ) . Many thanks to #VAMBA s Ana Joyce Gonzales, Keith Dunlop, Imperial Myles, Eddie Katigbak and our S.I. Friends esp Armando Clado Jr, Lodie Frampton, E...

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Catch-up with dynamic Filipino-Kiwi Youth Leaders Xyryll Gayagoy and Yona Fernandez, both Wellingtonians, now 1st Year students at Auckland University. Xyryll was Dux (Valedicatorian) and a #YAMBA of St. Mary's College, while Yona was Head Girl (student leader) of Tawa College. Ambassador Gary...

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Ambassador Peter is a leading Asia expert in the Irish Foreign Ministry, and a fellow alumnus of a Christian Brothers school. Ambassador Gary and Ambassador Peter explored PH-Irish-NZ collaboration for culture, multiculturalism, and partnering schools in our respective countries with the #YAMBA...

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