Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino-Kiwi Member of Parliament, has marked another milestone by delivering his first opinion in the New Zealand Parliament. MP Garcia chose to speak on a Bill that affects the New Zealand youth. MP Paulo Garcia registered his first opinion on the second reading of the Oranga Tamariki Legislation Bill. The bill […]
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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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New Zealand Parliament gallery sing “Pinoy Ako” to cheer KiwiNoy MP Paulo Garcia
The New Zealand Parliament gallery broke out in song as its newest member, Paulo Garcia, was welcomed to the legislator’s chamber. The New Zealand House of Representatives gallery was a sight to see and hear while men and women clad in Filipino traditional clothing of Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana terno were singing the popular “Pinoy […]
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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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