Philippine Embassy in New Zealand

15 October 2024

𝐅𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐎 𝐅𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐆𝐔𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐒 𝐒𝐎𝐅𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃

Ambassador Kira Azucena welcomes the opening of Miguelitos Soft Serve ice cream in Auckland's central business district. Miguelitos is one of Filipino-owned businesses that the Philippines is actively promoting for international franchising.

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19 OCTOBER 2024

AMBASSADOR AZUCENA GRACES 50TH NIUE CONSTITUTION DAY

Ambassador Kira Azucena participated in the ceremonies marking the 50th Niue Constitution Day on 19 October 2024 in Alofi, Niue, as the Representative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

During the occasion, Ambassador Azucena conveyed President Marcos greetings to the Niue Prime Minister Dalton Emani Makamau Tagelagi, and reiterated the Philippines commitment to advance bilateral relations, which were formally established in 2022.

In addition to the Philippines, the other countries that sent representatives to participate in the celebration were Australia, China, the Cook Islands, Fiji, France, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, Tokelau and the United States. At the sidelines, Ambassador Azucena met with New Governor General Cindy Kiro, Fiji President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and members of Niue's Cabinet.

Called "The Rock of the Pacific, Nive is a small island nation in the Pacific with a population of 1,820. It hosts a 50-strong Filipino community that supports the country's telecom services, their schools and many businesses.

18 OCTOBER 2024

PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION FOR KABABAYANS IN NIUE

A consular team from the Philippine Embassy in Wellington conducted a consular outreach mission to Filipinos in Alofi, Niue on 18 October 2024. The mission provided passports and civil registry services to some members of the 50-strong Filipino community in the island nation of 1,820 population, and was conducted at the sidelines of the 50th Nive Constitution Day celebrations.

Para sa mga kababayan naming pupunta sa consular outreach mission sa Bruce Pullman Park sa Auckland, mangyaring paki-share ang mapang ito.

Kitakits po tayo!

𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨, 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨, 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙕𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙!

If you want to give back to the Philippines, participate in the Balik Scientist Program of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD).

You can help:
✔️ Reverse the effect of brain drain
✔️ Promote knowledge sharing
✔️ Accelerate flow of technologies
✔️ Strengthen science and technology capabilities

To register or request for more information, fill up this form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXw1rDNykTP31BaYbHL6JMZiDPZXyoOIcaZWrzhGA6JFUUOA/viewform

𝟏𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐈𝐃

The Philippine Embassy in Wellington is looking for interested bidders for one (1) unit used vehicle on an “𝐀𝐬-𝐈𝐬-𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞-𝐈𝐬” basis described below:

Starting Bid : 𝐍𝐙𝐃𝟕,𝟗𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟎

Vehicle Description: 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳 𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐧 (𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧)
Year : 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟏
Make/Model: 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳 𝐄 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝟑𝟓𝟎 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Color: 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤
Chassis Number: 𝐖𝐃𝐃𝟐𝟏𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟔𝟐𝐀𝟑𝟎𝟏𝟓𝟓𝟎
Fuel: 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥
Transmission: 𝟕-𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜
Body: 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫-𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐧
Registration Exp.: 𝟎𝟔 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
WOF Exp.: 𝟎𝟏 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Interested bidders may submit a formal bid in a sealed envelope to the Embassy on or before 12:00 noon of Thursday, 17 October 2024 (New Zealand Time).

For inquiries, you may contact the Philippine Embassy at telephone number +6448903741 or you may email us at [email protected].

October is National Indigenous Peoples Month!

By virtue of Presidential Proclamation 1906, signed in 2009, the month of October is declared ‘National Indigenous Peoples Month’ in celebration, recognition, and protection of the rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs)/IPs.

For 2024, the theme of Dayaw is “Katutubong Filipino: Pagtibayin ang Tagumpay 2030 (Indigenous Filipinos: Strengthening the Success by 2030) which highlights how the celebration will focus on the significant role in bolstering the accomplishments and progress of the Northern, Central, and Southern Cultural Communities, focusing on sustaining and enhancing their successes while safeguarding their ICH as we approach the year 2030.

Join us as we celebrate the colorful traditions and the vibrant cultures of our indigenous peoples.

Maki-Dayaw na!

05 October 2024

𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐙𝐔𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐄𝐗𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐙 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒

Ambassador Kira D. Azucena met with Professor Cheryl de la Rey, Vice-Chancellor of University of Canterbury (upper left), Professor Jan Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of Massey University (upper right), and Professor Stuart Brock, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic of University of Otago (bottom), to explore opportunities for collaboration between Philippine Higher Education Institutions and NZ universities, such as student and faculty exchange, joint degree programs, design of short-term training programs for faculty, and joint membership in editorial boards for research publications.

Ambassador Azucena’s meetings come ahead of a visit to New Zealand by internationally ranked Philippine universities in November 2024. They also build upon the visit to Wellington of the Commission on Higher Education last August.

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21-22 September 2024

Philippine Embassy conducts ATN Mapping and Consular Mission in French Polynesia.

We are thrilled to announce the rescheduled date of the fourth lecture in the “Heritage Talks” banner titled "Itneg Textiles, Design, and Meaning," with Dr. Norma Respicio!

Dive into the world of Itneg textiles with Dr. Norma Respicio's lecture, "Itneg Textiles, Design, and Meaning," on 02 October 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. to be live-streamed on the DFA’s official page.

Discover the stories and significance behind these beautiful designs.

Don't miss out!





🧷Dr. Norma Respicio | Itneg Textiles, Design, and Meaning | 02 October 2024, 3:00 PM

ADVISORY: Philippine Embassy cautions Filipino Nurses looking for employment in New Zealand.

ADVISORY: Overseas Field Registration in Auckland, from 28-29 September at the Philippine Honorary Consulate General. Take advantage of this opportunity to register before the 30 September deadline! See you there!

MOBILE CONSULAR MISSION IN NIUE

The Philippine Embassy will conduct a Mobile Consular Mission to Niue on 18 October 2024, 1:00-5:00 pm, at the Carlos Clase Residence (across Manuis Restaurant), Halaeke, Alofi South, Niue Island and will be providing the following services:

1. PASSPORT SERVICES
By appointment only. Secure your appointment through the DFA Global Online Appointment System (GOAS) here: https://www.passport.gov.ph/

Please select ASIA PACIFIC, NEW ZEALAND, PE WELLINGTON - OUTREACH IN NIUE for the site location. The list of passport requirements may be found here: https://bit.ly/3PT6MFg

2. CIVIL REGISTRY SERVICES (Report of Birth, Marriage and Death)
Application documents will be received, and the processed documents will be sent back to the applicant via a client-provided return courier bag. Check the list of requirements here: https://philembassy.org.nz/consular/civil-registry

3. NOTARIAL SERVICES (Affidavit of Support, Sworn Statement and Special Power of Attorney)
Application documents will be received, and the processed documents will be sent back to the applicant via a client-provided return courier bag. Check the list of requirements here:
https://philembassy.org.nz/consular/notarials-and-authentication

4. APPLICATIONS for RETENTION and REACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP (R.A. 9225)
Please see requirements at https://www.philembassy.org.nz/consular/dual-citizenship
Those whose applications were accepted and processed beforehand may take their oath during the mission.

5. VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

“NOTE: To avail of services for civil registry, notarial, dual
citizenship, employment contracts verification during
the Consular Mission, no appointment is needed.”

In preparation for the Embassy's Mobile Consular Mission in Niue on 18 October 2024, consular clients are advised to fill out the following survey form:

https://forms.gle/9y1684TgGbK9WtJB7

Please kindly share this form with others who wish to avail of the Embassy's services during its consular outreach mission in Niue.

NOTE: This survey is NOT an appointment. Please wait for the official final announcement and guidelines for the Consular Mission which will be posted shortly. Thank you!

Niue Consular Mission 18 October 2024 Survey Form Please kindly fill out this form for the Embassy to determine the consular services you will be availing of during its consular outreach mission to Niue. The Embassy will keep this information confidential and use it only to determine the type of assistance that can be provided to you.

ADVISORY: 5 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR OVERSEAS VOTING

ADVISORY: Announcement for the 2025 Philippine Foreign Service Officers Examination.

ADVISORY: Schedule and Venue of Mobile Consular Outreach Mission to Auckland from 25 to 27 October 2024.

The Mobile Consular Mission will be providing the following services:

1. PASSPORT SERVICES
By appointment only. Secure your appointment through the DFA Global Online Appointment System (GOAS) here: https://www.passport.gov.ph/ .
Please select ASIA PACIFIC, NEW ZEALAND, PE WELLINGTON - OUTREACH IN AUCKLAND for the site location. The list of passport requirements may be found here: https://bit.ly/3PT6MFg .

2. CIVIL REGISTRY SERVICES (Report of Birth, Marriage and Death)
Application documents will be received, and the processed documents will be sent back to the applicant via a client-provided return courier bag. Check the list of requirements here: https://philembassy.org.nz/consular/civil-registry

3. NOTARIAL SERVICES (Affidavit of Support, Sworn Statement and Special Power of Attorney)
Application documents will be received, and the processed documents will be sent back to the applicant via a client-provided return courier bag. Check the list of requirements here:
https://philembassy.org.nz/consular/notarials-and-authentication

4. APPLICATIONS for RETENTION and REACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP (R.A. 9225)
Please see requirements at https://www.philembassy.org.nz/consular/dual-citizenship. Those whose applications were accepted and processed beforehand may take their oath during the mission.

5. VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS and ENROLMENT/ RENEWAL of OWWA MEMBERSHIP.

NOTE: To avail of services for civil registry, notarial, dual citizenship, overseas voting registration, employment contracts verification and enrolment for/renewal of OWWA membership during the Consular Mission, no appointment is needed.

Kindly express your interest to avail of the Embassy's services during the Mobile Consular Outreach Mission to Auckland by filling out the Embassy's survey here:

https://forms.gle/BKJtShLFcnJUoJKL7

Thank you and see you there!