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PHILIPPINES SPOTLIGHTS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT BEST PRACTICES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SECTOR

 

SC Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh presenting the Gender-Sensitive Reforms in the Judiciary.

Vienna, Austria - The Philippines highlighted its best practices for women empowerment in the criminal justice sector at the “Empower Her: Spotlight on a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Women Empowerment in Criminal Justice and Terrorism Prevention” event on 15 October 2024 on the margins of the 12th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (COP-UNTOC) in Vienna. Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Maria Filomena D. Singh and Department of Justice (DOJ) Margarita N. Gutierrez highlighted the Philippines’ achievements on women’s leadership and participation. 

Associate Justice Singh shared the different reforms that the Philippine Judiciary has instituted towards improving access to justice and ensuring a gender-fair and equitable justice system in the country. She presented the gender-focused reforms under the Philippines Supreme Court’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027. 

Meanwhile, Undersecretary Gutierrez underscored the significant reforms that were implemented by the DOJ in the promotion of gender equality and in addressing gender issues through the DOJ’s Gender and Development GAD Program.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina A. Bernas said that the Philippines co-organized the side event to support the implementation of the UNOV/UNODC Strategy for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. She emphasized that the Philippines’ best practices and achievements in criminal justice and terrorism prevention benefited from meaningful partnerships and collaboration, such as the Philippines’ cooperation with UNODC.

As current co-chairs of the Group of Friends for Gender Equality in the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Philippines and Australia organized the event.  In her remarks, UNODC Executive Director Ghada Waly expressed her appreciation to the two countries for facilitating the stakeholder dialogue. END.

DOJ Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez sharing insights on Empowering Women in Corrections and Criminal Justice Reforms

Delegations from various governments and institutions join the side event. 

NODC ED Ghada Waly welcomes the PH delegation.

UNODC ED Waly delivering her remarks on UNODC’s commitment to Women in Justice.

Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina A. Bernas delivering her remarks on Philippine’ leadership on gender equality at the Empower Her: Spotlight on a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Women Empowerment in Criminal Justice and Terrorism Prevention held in Vienna on 15 October 2024.

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KAPUNONGAN SA MGA BISAYA SA AUSTRIA (KBA) CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY

Consul Candy Cypres-Bauzon delivered the Embassy’s message and congratulations to the 35th Anniversary of the Kapunongan ng mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA) on 25 October 2024 at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront Hotel.

25 October 2024. The Kapunongan sa mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA), a Filipino community organization in Austria, held a Gala at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront Hotel in celebration of the 35 years of their founding anniversary. 

Consul Candy Cypres-Bauzon delivered the Embassy’s message and congratulations to the KBA being one of the biggest Filipino community organizations in Vienna. She praised the KBA founders for passing on the values of compassion and volunteerism to the new generation of KBA members. She expressed her gratitude and pride towards the Filipinos in Austria who contributed to the respect and high regard of Austrians to Filipinos and the Philippines.

The Gala culminated with a series of Philippine cultural dances and song numbers all performed by KBA members. END.

Ms. Sydney Wagner, KBA President, and Mr. Alex Chiong, KBA Founder and First President, delivered their remarks during the 35th Anniversary of the Kapunongan ng mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA) on 25 October 2024 at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront Hotel.

Children of KBA members perform during the 35th Anniversary of the Kapunongan ng mga Bisaya sa Austria (KBA) on 25 October 2024 at the Hilton Vienna Waterfront Hotel.

KBA members perform the ‘Manobo’ dance from the Mindanao island of the Philippines.

KBA members perform the ‘Subli’ dance from the Luzon island of the Philippines. 

Father and daughter KBA members present the ‘Tinikling’ dance. 

A medley of Philippine OPM songs were performed by KBA singers.

KBA members ended the program with a community dance of VST & Co. medley. 

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ASEAN EMBASSIES IN VIENNA EXCHANGE VIEWS WITH AUSTRIAN JOURNALIST ON POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN AUSTRIA

The ASEAN Vienna Committee (AVC) with Austrian journalist, Ms. Rosa Lyon, during the AVC Luncheon at the Indonesian Embassy on 29 October 2024. L-R Malaysia Counsellor Nurhana Ikmal, Viet Nam Chargé D’Affaires, a.i. Nguyen Duc Linh, Myanmar Ambassador Min Thein, Ms. Rosa Lyon, Indonesia Ambassador Damos Agusman, Philippine Ambassador Evangelina A. Bernas, Laos Ambassador Khonepheng Thammavong, and Thailand Chargé D’Affaires, a.i. Chompoonut Chompookam. (Photo Courtesy of the Indonesian Embassy)

29 October 2024, Vienna - The Heads of Post of the ASEAN Embassies in Vienna discussed with journalist, Ms. Rosa Lyon, the political developments in Austria following the national elections in the country on 29 September 2024 during a luncheon of the ASEAN Vienna Committee (AVC).

Philippine Ambassador Evangelina A. Bernas conveyed her appreciation to Ms. Lyon for the insightful exchange of views on  pressing issues in Austria and Europe. Ms. Lyon is an Austrian journalist and news anchor at  Austrian Broadcasting (ORF).

The AVC luncheon was hosted by Indonesian Ambassador Damos Agusman in his capacity as Chair of the AVC. The AVC is composed of the ASEAN Embassies in Vienna, namely, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam. END

(Photo Courtesy of the Indonesian Embassy)

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PHILIPPINES, CROATIA BOOST BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH SIGNING OF LABOR COOPERATION MEMORANDUM

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and his counterpart Minister Marin Piletić of the Croatian Ministry of Labor Labour and Pension System, Family and Social Policy sign the Philippines- Croatia Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Labor Market in Zagreb on 4 October 2024

The bilateral relations between Philippines and Croatia had a boost with the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Labor Market last October 4, 2024 in Zagreb, Croatia.

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and his counterpart Minister Marin Piletić of the Croatian Ministry of Labor Labour and Pension System, Family and Social Policy finalized the agreement that would protect the rights of overseas Filipinos in Croatia, while supporting employers’ needs for reliable workers.

“This memorandum reaffirms our shared commitment to safeguarding the rights, welfare, and dignity of Filipino workers who choose to seek opportunities here in Croatia,” Secretary Cacdac said at the signing ceremony. He added, “it also reflects our mutual recognition of the importance of fair, ethical, and transparent practices in labor relations.”

Secretary Cacdac was joined by Philippine Ambassador to Croatia Evangelina A. Bernas during the signing ceremony at the National and University Library in Zagreb. The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Embassy in Vienna, which has jurisdiction over Croatia, played key roles in the finalization of the memorandum.

The recently signed memorandum of cooperation is expected to promote fair, ethical, and equitable recruitment and employment practices as well as advocate anti-illegal recruitment and anti-human trafficking activities. END.

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Croatian Minister of Labor Labour and Pension System, Family and Social Policy Marin Piletić hold the signed he Philippines- Croatia Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Labor Market in Zagreb on 4 October 2024

Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and Croatian Minister of Labor Labour and Pension System, Family and Social Policy Marin Piletić having a tête-à-tête prior to the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Labor Market on October 4, 2024, in Zagreb, Croatia.

The Philippine delegation (left) and the Croatian delegation (right) at the signing of the Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Labor Market at the National and University Library in Zagreb on October 4, 2024

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