Tag: New Zealand
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Philippines and New Zealand Seal Historic Defense Pact: A New Era of Military Collaboration
In a landmark development for international defense relations, the Philippines and New Zealand have successfully concluded negotiations for a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA). This pivotal agreement, finalized on February 18, 2025, marks a significant enhancement in the military and defense cooperation between the two nations. The final round of talks, conducted through a…
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Philippines Aims to Finalize Military Agreement with New Zealand by 2025
The Philippines is actively working towards finalizing a visiting forces agreement with New Zealand by the end of 2025, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. This statement was made during the Waitangi Day Reception held in Makati City, where Teodoro expressed optimism about concluding the negotiations within the first half of the year. The…
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New Zealand Backs UNDP Initiative to Boost Leadership Among Mindanao’s Indigenous Women and Girls
The New Zealand government has committed PHP247 million (USD4.5 million) to a new four-year project aimed at enhancing leadership and economic opportunities for indigenous women and girls in Mindanao. The project, named Indigenous Women and Girls – Leadership and Empowerment in Ancestral Domains (I-LEAD), will be executed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in…
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New Zealand Backs UNDP Initiative to Boost Indigenous Women’s Leadership in Mindanao
The New Zealand government has committed PHP247 million (USD4.5 million) to a new four-year project aimed at enhancing the leadership skills and economic prospects of indigenous women and girls in Mindanao. The project, named Indigenous Women and Girls – Leadership and Empowerment in Ancestral Domains (I-LEAD), is set to be executed by the United Nations…
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Philippines and New Zealand Launch Talks on Visiting Forces Agreement
The Philippines and New Zealand have embarked on negotiations for a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), marking a significant step in their defense collaboration. The discussions, which commenced on January 23, 2025, were hosted by the Philippine government in Manila. This initiative follows a commitment made by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New…
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Philippine Agriculture Department Halts Poultry Imports from South Dakota Due to Avian Flu
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on the importation of birds and poultry products from South Dakota, USA, following multiple outbreaks of the H5N1 avian influenza strain reported on December 17, 2024. The ban, detailed in DA Memorandum Order No. 4, encompasses a wide range of products including domestic and…
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Philippines Halts Bird and Poultry Imports from New Zealand Due to Avian Flu
MANILA – In response to an avian influenza outbreak reported in New Zealand in November 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, as well as various poultry products from the country. This decision, outlined in the newly issued Memorandum Order 01, aims to…
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Philippines Halts Bird and Poultry Imports from New Zealand Due to Avian Flu Outbreak
MANILA – In response to an avian influenza outbreak reported in New Zealand in November 2024, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, as well as various poultry products from the country. This decision was made public on Wednesday, aiming to…
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New Zealand Bolsters Philippine Red Cross with PHP17 Million for Typhoon Relief
In a show of solidarity, the New Zealand government has donated NZD500,000, equivalent to about PHP17 million, to aid the Philippine Red Cross in its efforts to respond to multiple typhoons that have battered the Philippines. The New Zealand Embassy emphasized the strong bond between the two nations, highlighting shared values of resilience and compassion…
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New Zealand Boosts Philippine Red Cross with PHP17 Million for Typhoon Relief
In a show of solidarity, the New Zealand government has donated NZD500,000, equivalent to about PHP17 million, to aid the Philippine Red Cross in its efforts to respond to multiple typhoons that have battered the Philippines. The New Zealand Embassy emphasized the strong bond between the two nations, highlighting shared values of resilience and compassion…
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