In
the first half of 2007, the Filipino community had been abuzz with
numerous events and activities:
• Sinulog festival celebrates 13 years in New Zealand, Santo Nino Trust in
partnership with Filipino Society Inc. pushes for a Filipino community
centre.
• Tres Marias/Tranfex continues tradition of its annual thanksgiving day.
• AKLnzPINOYS egroup still going strong
• Philippines defeated New Zealand in Davis Cup Tie in Auckland.
• Filipino co-owned Tainui Bar & Restaurant re-opens to the public.
• Migrant Expo’s 1st Fiesta Filipinas 2007 attracts huge crowd.
• An ANZAC first – Filipina Maryana Garcia wins a place in poetry
writing/reading contest during ANZAC Day commemoration. more
Philippine
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrived New Zealand on May 28
for a state visit and to attend the Asia Pacific Regional
Interfaith Dialogue in Waitangi in which the Philippines is one
of the sponsors along with NZ, Indonesia and Australia.
more
“I refuse to be ruled by my lack”
ika siguro
ni Ka Rene.” Maybe not his words
but certainly, he tracked his journey in
life this way. While most of us grew up
with the stability and security of two parent
family, my friend Rene did not. His
father was deceased when he was age 3
and then at age 16, his mother naman.
more
East
Aucklander Rocky Lane, responding to a written invitation from the
organisers of the Orlando Open, Florida, USA, to represent New Zealand
last August 04 to 08, 2005 returned home to a hero’s welcome after winning
one of the 9 Ball events. more
On
10 September, the Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP) is
organising White Band Day 2 – the second in a series of massive
international mobilisations. GCAP will send a clear message to
governments across the world that politicians must keep their
promises to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.
John Cutten -
Interim Project Manager.
Around early 2004 the
Devotees of Senor Santo Nino decided to initiate an action
plan to fundraise for a long held dream - – a Santo Nino
Shrine and Filipino Community Centre.
Help in dealing
with all government departments, including immigration,
citizenship, etc.
The UP
Concert Chorus performed in Auckland. More photos
inside.
Rocking Society Through Education
NO MORE EXCUSES, PHILIPPINES!
More than the usual sun, sea, and sand. Asia's beach capital –
the Philippines
Inviting
tourists to the Philippines has always been so rewarding... be a
Tourism Volunteer for the Philippines. more
This
site will help you access everything you need to know about
applying for a New Zealand immigration visa or permit to live,
work, invest, study, or visit.
There's lots of vital info here, written by migrants from all over
New Zealand. Make yourself comfortable, explore the site, and learn
more about this beautiful country.
Destinations, Activities, Trip Planning Tools and much more...
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About
the logo. The green-coiled symbol is a koru or frond shoot of a
fern that represents New Zealand. It signifies extending to reach the
light and the encouragement for new growth. With the yellow rising
sun representing the Philippine flag that shines its rays over the
koru, it symbolizes our sharing of existence, culture, information
and resources.