Republic of the Philippines

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

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Team Philippines headed by Governor Datu Teng Mangudadatu, President, the officers and members of the Philippine Practical Shooting Association (PPSA) garnered several top awards in the recently concluded International Practical Shooting Confederation Australasia 2013 Handgun Championship in Rotorua...

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A touching and meaningful Civic Memorial Service was held in Latimer Square, Christchurch on 22 February 2013 to commemorate the second anniversary of the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker, together with the diplomatic corps, the bereav...

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Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez administered the oath of office to Mrs. Virginia Russell, the new Honorary Vice Consul for Auckland and the Upper North Island regions on 9 March 2013 at the Office of the Philippine Honorary Consul General located at the Central Business District in Auckl...

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Cultural diplomacy reached another milestone when twelve young Filipino artists together with their parents and friends showcased their talents and creativity through an art exhibition entitled “What is Art” held at the Farsite Gallery on 22 February 2013. Ms. Jojo Garcia Jowett, a leading Filipino...

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Now on its third year, the Philippine Embassy’s first ever consular services continue to effectively and efficiently serve Filipino communities throughout New Zealand and countries in the Pacific Islands under its jurisdiction. Called “The Philippine Embassy in New Zealand: Serving with a Smile,...

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