Filipinos have stood as staunch defenders of the environment wherever they may be – from the motherland across the different oceans. In New Zealand, Francisco Hernandez, the first Filipino Member of Parliament (MP) from the Green Party, is committed to acting against climate change. “I’m here to help protect our planet and I’m here to […]
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Rechie Valdez makes history as 1st Filipina Member of Parliament in Canada
Rechie Valdez has made history as the first Filipina-Canadian to be elected as a Member of Parliament in Canada.
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Aladdin, LEGO Robotics, KiwiNoys, and More! | Good News Pilipinas! TV Week In Review
Good News Pilipinas! TV Week in Review wraps the week with the 5 Best Filipino Pride stories of Pinoy triumphs, positive action, and inspirations! Check out Darren Espanto and Morissettes official cover of #Aladdin’s theme “A Whole New World,” the Philippine National Robotics Team big win at the #LEGO League, Baguio City’s Saint Louis University […]
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First KiwiNoy Member of Parliament Paulo Garcia speaks Filipino in maiden statement
The first KiwiNoy Member of Parliament (MP) Paulo Garcia delivered his historical maiden statement in Wellington in three languages – he started speaking in Te Reo Maori, then in the Filipino language, and in English. Attorney Paulo Garcia delivered his first speech as an MP in front of other New Zealand MPs and a public […]
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Paulo Garcia sworn in as first Filipino New Zealander Member of Parliament
Lawyer Paulo Garcia was sworn in on May 21 as List Member of Parliament in New Lynn for the New Zealand National Party – marking the first time an MP of Filipino descent is holding the office. MP Paulo Garcia begins his term immediately and will be a member of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and […]
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