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Training on Psychological First Aid as Part of the “18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women”

10 December 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in London held a training session on Psychological First Aid (PFA) on 10 December 2024, in support of the “18-day Campaign to End Violence against Women”. The campaign, led by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), was established through Proclamation 1172, Series of 2006 and Republic Act (RA) 10398, which declares November 25 as “National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children”.

The preliminary training provided Embassy personnel a working framework through which clients in distress can be addressed and assisted. Held through a hybrid format, the session facilitated by licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Anne Marie Topacio-Klink, PhD, focused on the objectives and scope of psychological first aid and provided tips on empathic listening and communication. The session concluded with a group exercise and simulation based on common scenarios encountered by Embassy personnel.

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The Philippine Embassy Congratulates Chris Joseph and Rowena Romulo, as Kasa and Kin Won the Best Filipino Restaurant in London for 2024 distinction at the recent 14th Asian Curry Awards

Kasa and Kin was honored as the Best Filipino Restaurant in London for 2024  at the recent 14th Asian Curry Awards held at Grosvenor House Hotel in London, winning this distinction for the third consecutive time. The awards—dubbed the "Curry Oscars"—celebrate excellence across Asian and Oriental cuisines, recognising the finest in the industry. The ceremony was presided over by Asian Catering Federation Chairman Yawar Khan and hosted by BBC news anchor Samantha Simmonds, with over 200 finalists shortlisted through public votes and rigorous industry evaluation. Here's to many more years of culinary excellence, Kasa and Kin!