Manila, Jan. 16 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs said the Philippine Embassy in New Zealand is now coordinating with authorities there, for the issuance of visa to a sibling of a Filipino nurse, who recently died in the said country.
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Elmer Cato said the issuance of visa to a sister of Kenny Espinosa, 26, was being arranged.
Espinosa went swimming with his friends at the popular Whangarei Falls on Jan. 11 when the incident happened, according to Mary Batayola, a friend and flatmate of the victim.
Espinosa was seen gasping for air when he reached the middle of the falls and drowned.
"Tourists on site were helping each other to look for Kenny. Unfortunately, they too got exhausted and sadly gave up. ...