Republic of the Philippines

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

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The Filipino community in New Zealand, Filipino organizations, individuals and community groups in the Wellington area, spearheaded by the Federation of Filipino Associations, Societies and Clubs in New Zealand Inc. (FFASCNZ Inc.) in conjunction with the Philippine Embassy, held a simultaneous S...

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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s continuing efforts to promote closer ties with New Zealand’s local governments, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales-Macaisa, called on His Worship Mayor Tony Kokshoorn of Grey District in the South Island of New Zealand on...

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In the aftermath of the total devastation, tragic loss of lives and terrible anguish and suffering caused by super typhoon Haiyan in Central Philippines on 8 November 2013, Filipino organizations, individuals and community groups in the Wellington area, spearheaded by the Federation of Filipino...

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Acting President Douglas Webb welcomed H.E. Virginia H. Benavidez, the Ambassador for the Republic of the Philippines (and an Honorary Member of Rotary in the Philippines) and invited her to speak. Her Excellency spoke of the fury of the storm unleashed in the Philippines on 8 November – “a disa...

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Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez presented her credentials to His Majesty King Tupou VI, the Head of State of the Kingdom of Tonga on 6 November 2013 in Nuku’alofa, Kingdom of Tonga. Upon arrival of Ambassador Benavidez at the Royal Palace, the Guard of Honour paid a national salute...

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