Nearly a year into my role as New Zealand’s Ambassador to the Philippines, I am captivated by the magic of this country and its people. I have tried my hand at speaking Filipino, experienced the ...

MANILA –The Philippines is hoping to conclude talks on a visiting forces deal with New Zealand by the end of 2025, said ...

The New Zealand government will open applications for its Manaaki scholarships starting Feb. 1, the New Zealand Embassy in Manila announced Wednesday. The prestigious Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships ...

The planned visiting forces agreements reflect Manila’s efforts to broaden and deepen its defense partnerships in the face of growing Chinese pressure.

As tensions continue to rise in the West Philippine Sea, more countries are seeking to establish stronger military and ...

The Philippines and New Zealand have officially started negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), the ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and New Zealand have started negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (Sovfa), the Department of National Defense and New Zealand ...