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The Philippine Embassy in London held a seminar entitled, “END VAWC: Legal and Law Enforcement Perspectives,” in support of the “18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women” celebrated annually in the Philippines from 25 November to 12 December.

The seminar, held at the Sentro Rizal London, focused on UK laws regarding violence against women, as well as practical tips on keeping safe in the city.

Metropolitan Police members of Filipino descent led the discussion on situational awareness and safety tips, and provided information on the most common crimes affecting women and girls in the UK. Solicitor Crystal Dias provided information on the relevant statutes that protect women and girls from domestic abuse and other forms of violence. The seminar allowed for a free exchange of ideas and participants engaged in the lively discussion.

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The Philippines was re-elected in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under category C for term 2024-2025 at elections held last 1 December 2023 during the 33rd IMO Assembly at the IMO Headquarters in London. The Philippines received 136 votes out of the possible 168 votes, ranking with the fourth highest number of votes amongst countries vying for the said seat. This is a huge leap from the 112 votes the country received in 2021, showing the trust and confidence of IMO member states to the maritime credentials of the Philippines. It is also the highest ranking that the Philippines garnered at the IMO elections in years. H.E. Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr., Philippine Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative to the IMO, in his candidature pitch, vowed that the Philippines will keep seafarers at the center of the IMO’s agenda. He highlighted the seafaring tradition of the Philippines saying : “It is not about leaving some behind in any worthy field of human endeavor, but of going farther forward, as can only be done by women and men together. For those of us who are personally descended from seafarers, the sea will always hold the perfume promise of return and the fragrance of hope.” 

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Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista, in his general statement during the 33rd IMO Assembly stressed the crucial importance of the Philippine membership to the IMO Council:  "We believe our re-election will allow us to continue contributing to the maritime industry, not just as a top provider of top-caliber seafarers, but also at promoting safe

and secure shipping operations, geared towards growth, modernization, resiliency and sustainability." 

Other elected countries in the IMO Council under category C (countries which have a special interest in maritime transport or navigation) include the following: Bahamas, Bangladesh, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Türkiye.

Earlier in the week during the opening session of the 33rd IMO Assembly, H.E. Antonio Lagdameo, former  Philippine representative to the IMO, turned over the Philippine presidency of the IMO Assembly to Saudi Arabia.

The Philippine Embassy will conduct a consular outreach mission in Jersey on 15-16 December 2023 (Friday afternoon–Saturday whole day).

Interested applicants for consular services such as passport, notarials (SPA, affidavits, NBI fingerprinting, etc.), civil registration (Report of Birth, Report of Marriage, Report of Death), reacquisition or retention of citizenship services are requested to register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4uKTMedQMADQInSikWKLC1KbH9C6Ipy363WNQVG-vSScYWg/viewform

Interested applicants for reacquisition or retention of citizenship service (dual citizenship) are advised to email their documents to the Embassy for pre-screening as soon as possible at:
 
londonpe.dualcitizenship@dfa.gov.ph

Please indicate in the subject field of your email the following: 
 
Dual Citizenship Jersey Outreach

For the complete requirements for dual citizenship as well as the various consular services, visit our website at   http://londonpe.dfa.gov.ph

The venue will be announced in due course.

Due to the limited slots, not all registrants may be accommodated. This notwithstanding, the outreach team will endeavour to serve as many clients as possible.

Representatives of MWO-OWWA, SSS, DOT, and COMELEC will join the outreach. There is no need to register for the services of these agencies.

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The event spotlighted the diversity of nurses and midwives in the UK and paid tribute to the invaluable contribution of the internationally educated workforce.
 
The celebrations came as part of the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) while coinciding with the King's 75th birthday.
 
More than 400 nurses and midwives were present at the reception.