Republic of the Philippines

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

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to reach out to the Filipino communities in New Zealand and in the Pacific countries under its jurisdiction, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez led the Philippine Embassy Mobile Consular Team composed of Vice Consul Glenn Joseph Obach and Ms. Ma. Victoria D. Rey...

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As the Philippine Embassy continues to carry out its economic diplomacy drive and upon the invitation of the Directors of Buildtech Holdings, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by her husband, Engr. Pio J. Benavidez attended the thanksgiving function to celebrate the milestone repairs...

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In the wake of the devastating Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda which hit the Philippines on 08 November 2013, members of the Filipino community immediately mobilized themselves in a concerted effort to help fellow kababayans affected by the typhoon. Filipinos from the Greater Wellington Area appea...

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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s public diplomacy initiatives to promote deeper people-to-people ties and greater understanding and goodwill among Filipinos, New Zealanders and people from other countries, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez joined the officers and members of the Pan-Pacific...

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As typhoon Haiyan unleashed its deadly wrath and dreadful fury causing total devastation and tragic loss of lives in Central Philippines last 8 November, the Government and People of New Zealand were among the very first to extend support, sympathy and solidarity with the Government and People o...

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