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Ambassador Azucena joins the ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW) and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the launching of the commemoration to mark 50 years of ASEAN-NZ Dialogue Relations in 2025.
#DFAForgingAhead #PHLinNZ
Ambassador Azucena presented a briefing to start up innovators and incubators and members of the diplomatic corps on the various challenges faced by the ASEAN countries in the agricultural sector and the partnership opportunities on solutions to addressing them. Her presentation focused on harne...
Ambassador Kira Azucena led the Philippine Embassy in marking the 57th ASEAN Day at a reception yesterday jointly hosted along with the embassies of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam in Wellington.
The Philippine Embassy’s offering of the well-loved Filipino delicacies kilaw...
VIENTIANE 28 July 2024 - Regional and external partners expressed support for the Philippines and China’s efforts to de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea during the 14th East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (EAS FMM) and 31st ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF).
During the meetings, Secre...
H.E. KIRA CHRISTIANNE D. AZUCENA
Kira Christianne D. Azucena is the Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand with concurrent jurisdiction over the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa and Tonga. On 13 June 2023, she presented her credentials to Governor-General RT. Hon. Dame Cindy Kiro, GNZM, QSO of Ne...
Ambassador Kira Azucena and DTI Usec Allan Gepty invited over 100 Kiwi business persons to consider PH to expand their trade and investments at a networking forum in Auckland on May 27.
The event followed up on the visit of NZ PM Christopher Luxon to Manila in April, and was jointly organized...
“The Philippines has an “open and dynamic economy with a young, rapidly expanding population, an exciting market for New Zealand businesses.” – NZTE
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited Manila on 18-20 April 2024 and was received by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. In...
Nakikiisa ang Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa Wellington sa pagsuporta kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa pagtaguyod ng interes ng bawat Pilipino sa ASEAN-Australia Summit sa Melbourne, Australia mula Marso 3 hanggang Marso 6, 2024.
Bilang isa sa mga bansang nagtatag ng ASEAN, ating ipagdiwang...
Ambassador Kira Christianne D. Azucena spearheaded the first ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW) meeting of the year and signed the turn-over agreement with Thai Ambassador Waravuth Pouapinya with the support of the diplomatic missions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
#ACW #PHinN...
Ambassador Kira Christianne D. Azucena led the ALC in welcoming new members and bidding farewell to departing ones while conveying best wishes for the coming year.
Ambassador Azucena presented the briefing to civil servants from Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Mongolia and Laos attending The Victoria University in Wellington English Program.
#PHLinNZ #pressrelease #PHLinASEAN #ACW
SECRETARY ENRIQUE A. MANALO
Seasoned career diplomat Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo took his oath of office before President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on 01 July 2022 as the new Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
President Marcos appointed Secretary Manalo in view of his long and distinguished caree...
As Current Chair Of The Asean Committee In Wellington (Acw), Ambassador Kira D. Azucena delivered the keynote remarks at the reception jointly hosted by the ASEAN member states in New Zealand to mark the 56th ASEAN Day On 15 August 2023.
Ambassador Azucena signs the turn-Over agreement from Singapore High Commissioner Sudesh Maniar to take the lead in spearheading ACW Activities in the coming months with the support of the Diplomatic Missions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The different ASEAN missions in Wellington shared and discussed community issues with the Hon. Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister for the community and voluntary sector, disability issues, diversity, inclusion and ethnic communities.
#PHinNZ #ACW #ASEANNZ
The Philippine Embassy in Wellington received full support for its initiative, the Say “No” to Domestic Violence Seminar, from the ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW) and its counterpart, the ASEAN Ladies Circle in Wellington (ALCW), which highlighted the 2016-2025 ASEAN Regional Plan of Action...
The Philippine Embassy in Wellington joins the nation in celebrating the 2023 National Women's Month (March 1 - 31, 2023).
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17 Mar 2023 - Legacies and Standpoints: Weaving Stanzas, Weave in Stanzas
https://philembassy.org.nz/latest/news/legacies-and-s...
Dear friends in the Filipino community:
Are you thinking about starting an online business? What is e-commerce and how can you sell products online?
These are just some of the questions that we will discuss in our next Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) webinar. This is the last episode of th...
Farewell dinner of the #ASEANCommitteeWellington for Ambassador Pak Tantowi Yahya and Madame Dewi Yahya.
Venue: Singapore High Commissioner's Residence, Wellington
Meeting of the #ASEANCommitteeWellington chaired by the Ambassador of Indonesia H.E. Tantowi Yahya #ASEAN #ASEANinNZ
ASEAN was established on 08 August 1967 with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration in Bangkok, Thailand.
This year, we invite you to join us in commemorating the 54th Founding Anniversary of ASEAN through a virtual flag raising ceremony on Monday, 09 August 2021 at 8:30 AM.
The flag raising wi...
Meeting wiith Dr Catherine Guo, International Manager of HVHS, with the HVHS #YAMBA Youth Ambassador team who will co-organize with the #ASEANCommitteeWellington the 2021 ASEAN-NZ Youth Conference on 26 June 2021 at HVHS #VAMBA #DiplomaticLeague #ASEANinNZ #PHLinNZ #ASEAN
Venue: Hutt Valley Hi...
Bordeaux Cafe', Wellington, Catching up with friend and mentor Agnes Espineda, Philippine Chair for the ASEAN-NZ Business Council. Finalizing plans for close PH-NZ Business Engagement for 2021, and brainstorming on how to leverage NZ's hosting of #APEC2021
The Department of Foreign Affairs presents its compliments to the Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations accredited to the Republic of the Philippines and has the honor to inform them of organizational changes in the Department, as follows:
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Renaming of the office of the Unders...
The Diplomatic League (DL) and Rotaract One ASEAN (ROA) held a pioneering online conference on “ASEAN Universality” on 17-19 July 2020. Over 300 Youth leaders from all ten (10) ASEAN countries, Fiji, Guam and New Zealand participated in the conference, with thousands more viewing the event globall...
Ambassador Jesus S. Domingo, Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Wellington, highlighted the robust relations between ASEAN and New Zealand during the 2019 ASEAN Day Reception held at the Royal Thai Embassy on 19 September 2019.
ASEAN Heads of Mission and Mr. Andrew Needs leading a toast to the...
The Diplomatic League (DL), the youth engagement platform of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), recently held its fifth annual Diplomatic League Global Summit (DLGS). The DFA’s Bulwagang Apolinario Mabini and Philippine Women’s University (PWU) served as venues for the Summit, which was atten...
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The Embassy observed International Women’s Day, in line with the Government’s Gender Advocacy and Development (GAD) program by renewing its commitment to advancing the role of women in diplomacy in particular, and in development in general.
The Embassy is actively engaged in the work of women’s...
The Philippines and the other member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) brought together an exciting mix of music and dances, colourful crafts, and delicious food at the 2017 Wellington Southeast Asian Night Market at the Wellington Waterfront on 1 to 2 April 2017.
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The Philippines actively participated in the recently-held Ninth ASEAN Regional Forum Intersessional Meeting (ARF-ISM) on Non Proliferation and Disarmament, held in Auckland, New Zealand from 8-9 March 2017. The meeting was co-chaired by New Zealand, Canada and Malaysia.
Jesus S. Domingo, Philip...
The Heads of Missions of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Wellington (ACW), New Zealand, namely, H.E. Dato’ Lim Kim Eng, High Commissioner of Malaysia, H.E. Jesus S. Domingo, Ambassador of the Philippines, H.E. Bernard Baker, High Commissioner of Singapore, H.E. Ma...
The Heads of Mission of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Wellington (ACW), New Zealand, namely H.E. Jose Antonio Morato Tavares, Ambassador of Indonesia, H.E. Dato’ Lim Kim Eng, High Commissioner of Malaysia, H.E. Bernard Baker, High Commissioner of Singapore, H.E....
Submissions for the ASEAN Essay Contest has been extended until 15 October 2015. For more details, please see the mechanics of the contest below:
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In celebration of the 40th anniversary of ASEAN-NEW ZEALA...
Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Her Excellency Virginia H. Benavidez made a farewell call on the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Epeli Nailatikau on 23 July 2015 in Suva, Fiji as she completes her tour of duty.
Ambassador Benavidez thanked President Nailatikau for t...
The Heads of Missions of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Committee in Wellington (ACW), New Zealand, namely H.E. Jose Antonio Morato Tavares, Ambassador of Indonesia, H.E. Dato’ Lim Kim Eng, High Commissioner of Malaysia, H.E. Virginia H. Benavidez, Ambassador of the Republic...
The Philippine Embassy and the Filipino Community in New Zealand convey our heartfelt congratulation to the Filipino recipients of the NZ ASEAN 40th Awards, namely, Mr. Donald G. Dee, Ms. Ethel Hope L. Dignadice-Villaflor, Mr. Richard B. Tantoco, Mr. Wilfred Steven Uytengsu and Mr. Philip C. Ya...
The Embassy of the Philippines in Wellington, New Zealand shares the statement delivered by Honorable Albert F. Del Rosario, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, before the Permanent Court of Arbitration on 07 July 2015.
The statement can also be viewed in the following...
A diplomatic reception celebrating the 117th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence was hosted by Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and attended by around six hundred guests from the Diplomatic Corps, New Zealand Government Officials, Members of Parliament, Police Offic...
On behalf of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington and the Office of Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché based in Canberra, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez congratulated Lt General Hernando DCA Iriberri who assumed his post as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines on 10 July...
As New Zealand and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrates 40 years of partnership this year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) organized a highly successful and well-attended event entitled “Doing Business with ASEAN” in the context of the ASEAN-Australia-...
As part of the Philippine Embassy’s priority goals of enhancing closer people-to-people ties especially in the academic sector and upon the invitation of the Victoria University of Wellington (VUW), Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez made a presentation on “The Philippines’ Chairmanship and...
In line with one of the Philippine Embassy’s priorities to strengthen people-to-people interaction and foster strong educational linkages between the Philippines and New Zealand, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez met with the officers and members of the Otago Filipino Students Associat...
Transport Minister, Simon Bridges, says the first air service between the Philippines and New Zealand will provide a valuable connection for tourists and trade in both directions.
From December this year, Philippine Airlines will start operating a service between Manila and Auckland, via Cairns, f...
As the Philippine Embassy in Wellington and the Philippine Consulate General in Auckland continue to pursue priority collaborative efforts in facilitating closer air and people-to-people connectivity between the Philippines and New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Honorary Con...
Two Filipino officials, namely, Ms. Riezel Chatto, Chief, Regional Disaster Risk reduction and Management Services Division, Office of Civil Defence and Mr. Marc Victore, Civil Defence Officer/Planning Officer, Office of Civil Defence Region IV-B participated in the Disaster Risk Management Prog...
As part of the Philippine Embassy’s engagement with the Asia 11 Heads of Diplomatic Mission and in carrying out her role as Chairperson of the Asia 11 Group, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted the first luncheon for 2015 at “Ang Bahay” (Philippine Ambassador’s residence) in Wellington. Toge...
Lively performances, exciting sounds and spicy aromas filled the air and enchanted the multicultural society of New Zealand during the ASEAN Southeast Asian Night Market on 13-14 March 2015 at the Wellington waterfront on the Te Papa promenade and Odlins Plaza. Families and friends came in droves t...
As Philippines-New Zealand friendship and partnership grow from strength to strength, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez welcomed the new Ambassador of New Zealand to the Philippines H.E. David Strachan at the dinner she hosted at “Ang Bahay” (Philippine Ambassador’s residence) on 24 Fe...
In line with the Philippine Embassy’s continuing efforts to promote closer ties with New Zealand’s local governments to broaden linkages for trade, tourism, investment, business, people-to-people exchange and for greater access and discussions on Filipinos’ welfare and well-being, Ambassador Vir...
For the fourth year, a Filipino entrepreneur is participating in the Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) of the Asia New Zealand Foundation. The YBLI is one of the four flagship projects under New Zealand’s Joint Comprehensive Partnership with ASEAN which aims to foster economic relationsh...
Now on its fourth year, the Philippine Embassy’s first ever mobile 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...
Public diplomacy took centre stage as the Philippines’ UNTV – Your Public Service Channel has featured the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand in its program entitled “Frontliners” to highlight the services that foreign service posts bring to the Filipino communities and host countries around the...
Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez (5 from R) with (from L to R) H.E. Nguyen Viet Dung, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, H.E. Yungkyu Park, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Noppadon Theppitak, Ambassador of Thailand, H.E. Zehra Akbari, High Commissioner of Pakistan, Mr. P...
The Philippines jumped to No. 95 out of 189 economies worldwide in the latest World Bank - IFC Ease of Doing Business report released earlier today. That was an improvement of 13 countries from a rank of No. 108 based on last year's published report of the IFC. The Philippines also moved up to...
People-to-people interaction and increasingly strong educational linkages between the Philippines and New Zealand took centre stage when Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Honorary Consul General Paulo Garcia met with the officers and members of the Filipino Students Association and...
Following the successful conclusion of the Air Talks between the Philippines and New Zealand on 5-6 March 2014 and the utmost importance being given by both countries in facilitating closer air and people-to-people connectivity, Philippine Ambassador met with Mr. Jose E.L. Perez de Tagle, AVP/He...
In line with the priorities of the Philippine Embassy in Wellington and the Philippine Consulate General in Auckland in jointly promoting trade, investment, tourism and people connectivity between the Philippines and New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Honorary Consul General Paulo...
Philippines and New Zealand convened the 4th round of Bilateral Consultations in Manila on 05 August 2014. The Bilateral Consultations is a mechanism where both countries discuss a wide range of issues relating to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the political, economic, cultural,...
Very few of our businessmen/entrepreneurs have ventured outside the comfort zone of ASEAN and China. During my visit to New Zealand I was surprised to learn that there are others who have invested in other shores.
At the dinner hosted by Prime Minister John Key in honor of the honorary advisers...
For the third year, Filipino entrepreneurs from different business sectors participate in the Young Business Leaders Initiative (YBLI) of the Asia New Zealand Foundation. The YBLI is one of the four flagship projects under New Zealand’s Joint Comprehensive Partnership with ASEAN which aims to fo...
Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez joined the ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW), composed of ASEAN Heads of Diplomatic Missions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam resident in New Zealand, in hosting the well-attended and highly successful ASEAN Cooking Competiti...
A diplomatic reception celebrating the 116th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence was hosted by Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and attended by nearly four hundred guests from the Diplomatic Corps, Government of New Zealand, Members of Parliament, business secto...
As the Philippine Embassy in Wellington continues to enhance closer people-to-people ties and educational linkages between the Philippines and New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted a fellowship dinner for nine Filipino recipients of the New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards for the...
As the Philippine Embassy actively pursues its economic diplomacy priorities and enhances business linkages between the Philippines and New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, accompanied by Minister and Consul-General Arlene Gonzales Macaisa attended the “Spotlight on the Philippines” ev...
Another significant milestone in Philippines-New Zealand cooperation was achieved when their respective Air Consultation Panels successfully concluded their talks in Wellington on 5-6 March 2014 focusing on amendments to the Air Services Agreement. Both countries agreed to increase the frequency...
As part of its objectives to strengthen people-to-people ties and broaden community development, the Multicultural Council of Wellington (MCCW) unanimously chose Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez as its first Head of Diplomatic Mission to be closely and directly engaged with and invite...
As the Philippine Embassy in Wellington continues to enhance closer people-to-people ties between the Philippines and New Zealand, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez hosted a fellowship dinner for three Filipino recipients of the New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards at “Ang Bahay” (Philippine Ambassa...
In line with the Philippine Embassy’s economic diplomacy priorities and continuing recognition of its vital partnership with the New Zealand Philippines Business Council (NZPBC), Ambassador Benavidez attended the launching of the Wellington New Zealand Philippines Business Council (NZPBC) at the...
As part of the Philippine Embassy’s public diplomacy efforts to promote greater understanding and goodwill with the people in New Zealand and highlight the vital aspects of Philippines-New Zealand relations, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez spoke before the Probus Club of Onslow at the Johnsonvi...
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In line with the Philippine Embassy’s economic diplomacy objectives by forging solid partnerships with the New Zealand government and its business community sectors, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez warmly welcomed New Zealand Trade Commissioner Hernando Banal at “Ang Bahay” (the Philippine Amba...
Upon the invitation of the International Pacific College (IPC) in Palmerston North, New Zealand, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez presented an overview of the “Philippines-New Zealand Relations: Opportunities and Pathways” on 21 August 2013 as part of a series of interdisciplinary sem...
As the Philippine Embassy actively pursues its economic diplomacy priorities, Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez joined the ASEAN Heads of Mission (HOMs) Visit to Dunedin in the South Island of New Zealand on 22-24 July 2013. This is part of the objective of the ASEAN Committee in Wellington (ACW)...
As part of the Philippine Embassy’s economic diplomacy thrusts and continuing support for and importance given to its partnership with the New Zealand Philippines Business Council (NZPBC), Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez led the induction ceremony for the NZPBC Wellington Directors at “Ang Baha...
New Zealand’s Prime Minister John Key launched the New Zealand Inc. ASEAN Strategy at Stamford Plaza Hotel, Auckland on 12 July 2013. Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and the resident Heads of Mission from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Ambassador of Laos ba...
The Embassy of the Philippines hosted six (6) members of the English Language Training for Officials (ELTO) Programme for ASEAN Missions from Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) on 05 June 2013 for an informal roundtable discussion on Philippine developments and diplomacy in general. Ambass...
Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez and Vice Consul Glenn Joseph Obach, together with Philippine Honorary Consul General Paulo Garcia, attended the Philippines-New Zealand Business Seminar and Networking between the 3rd Philippine ICT Partnership Opportunity Mission delegation and repr...
Philippines-New Zealand bilateral relations took another major step forward on May 30, with the holding of the 3rd Round of Bilateral Consultations in Wellington. The Consultations follows up on the results of the State Visit of President Benigno S Aquino III to New Zealand in October 2012.
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As part of the Philippine Embassy’s public diplomacy efforts to promote deeper people-to-people ties between Filipinos and New Zealanders especially among women and women’s groups representing different nationalities as well as highlight the vital aspects of Filipino culture and way of life, Am...
Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez accompanied by Consul Arlene Gonzales- Macaisa was warmly welcomed by Ms. Jan Maxwell, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) Cultural, Arts and Events Facilitator when they visited on 12 April 2013. The meeting was made during the simultaneous delivery of the...
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 Vice Consul Glenn Obach, made an official and business call on His Worship Mayor Rick Cooper of the Taupo District in the North Islan...
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,...
In line with the Embassy’s intensifying drive to attain its economic diplomacy targets as well as gain firsthand information on the business environment in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest commercial and business center and the situation of the Filipino community there, Philippine Ambassador Virgini...
The Philippine Embassy in Wellington reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez called on New Zealand Minister for Trade and Minister Responsible for International Climate Change Negotiations Tim Groser on October 10 at the Minister’s Office in Parliament.
Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Virginia H. Benavidez presented her credentials to H.E. Lieutenant General The Rt. Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General and Commander-In-Chief In and Over The Realm of New Zealand at the Government House Wellington on15 September 2011. She was among the f...