ASOCIACION DE LOS FILIPINOS EN CHILE

MANILA, Philippines—Starting November 30, Filipinos transiting through New Zealand en route to other destinations have been exempt for securing transit visas, the Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

The said the information was relayed by the embassy of New Zealand in Santiago to the embassy of the Philippines in Santiago.

Up until then, Filipinos transiting New Zealand (for instance changing planes) needed to hold a transit visa.

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We are inviting all kababayans to an outing in Algarrobo on December 27, 2009. The congregation (Columbans) of fr. raymund has a vacation house there and he has reserved the house for us for two days, December 27-28. We would like to know how many will be going so we can plan for the details of the said trip. Thank you.

Nosotros, los amigos de la Asociación de los Filipinos en Chile queremos FELICITAR A STEPHANIE SERIA RÍOS, hija menor de los tres hijos de Kuya Noli Seria (Q.E.P.D.) que ayer, 17 de Diciembre fue premiada con Excelencia Académica en su Colegio en Santiago. CONGRATULATIONS STEPHANIE! Estamos contigo y tu familia en este momento de gozo! Nos alegramos contigo en tus logros académicos, que seguramente fuiste premiada por tus esfuerzo en este ámbito de tu vida escolar ya que sabemos que el éxito...

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This weekend, one of our Consuls, Sir Bert Castillo and wife Thelma are leaving for vacation back in our country. We wish you a restful vacation in Christmas holidays: the joyous time of the year for us.... Together with our dear Ambassador, M. Consuelo Puyat Reyes, we wish you all a BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A PEACE-FILLED NEW YEAR!

Enjoy the presence of your loved ones, have a restful holiday and we will see you back in February 2010!

Be assured of our prayers e...

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