California Assemblymember Catherine Stefani provided the Keynote message during the forum. Her speech reinforced the understanding that domestic violence is not merely a private or family concern but a broader public safety and community welfare issue requiring sustained institutional attention and collective responsibility.
Daly City – The Philippine Consulate General attended the Daly City Women’s Commission Community Conversation on Domestic Violence held on Friday, 06 November 2026, at the City Hall of Daly City. The forum brought together community leaders, representatives of legal aid organizations, law enforcement officials, healthcare practitioners, and other service providers to discuss the challenges associated with domestic violence and the support mechanisms available to survivors.
The community event aimed to enhance awareness, promote collaboration among relevant institutions, and provide participants with a better understanding of the legal, medical, psychological, and community-based resources available to individuals experiencing domestic violence. The discussions focused on the importance of adopting a comprehensive, coordinated, and survivor-centered approach to prevention, intervention, and recovery. The seminar provided a useful platform for exchanging information and perspectives on the multifaceted challenges associated with domestic violence. The discussions demonstrated that addressing the issue requires an integrated approach extending beyond law enforcement intervention and legal protection to include healthcare assistance, psychological recovery, economic empowerment, and sustained community engagement.
Members of the panel sharing their valuable perspectives on domestic violence prevention, survivor advocacy, and community support included Mariluisa Diaz, Elisa Kuhl, Police Chief Cameron Christensen, Nicole Reyes, and Cassandra Manuel.
The Consulate’s attendance to the event is part of its own commitment to increase community engagement to advance its advocacies, including the prevention of violence against women and children. The Philippines observes the annual 18-day campaign to stop violence against women and children, which will begin on 25 November 2026.END