Author: Admin

Nov
30
2016

SEMINAR
By Admin

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Seminar on Human Relationship was held on October 10, 2016 at the MKD AVR room from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The guest speaker is a lecturer from Japan Creative Education Institute Mr. Kazuaki Ishibashi .

 The said seminar was sponsored by JPIC President Yoshihiro Tokumitsu and co-sponsored by PNJK.

The purpose of the seminar is to develop stronger relationship with each other and to stress the importance of continuous learning no matter what our station in life is.  JPIC President Tokumitsu believes that this seminar would enhance good relationship between PNJK and JPIC.

Among the topic discussed were:
A. How to enjoy work and be successful in Japan. Many agreed that to enjoy work and be successful in Japan one must undergo orientation on the assigned job and workplace, learn the language, respect the culture and tradition of Japan and lastly, be mentally and physically fit.
B. Romantic Feelings (koi) and Loving feeling (ai). Romantic Feelings is the first feeling of attraction and admiration while Loving feeling is nurtured and needs effort, it’s a deep feeling.

　　In order for us to be happy we need :

  1. To be loved

  2. To be recognized

  3. To be needed

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C. Trust (Shinyou) and Trustworthy (Shinrai).
Trust (Shinyou ) is established by producing good results, doing your work properly, setting good example , keeping promises, following rules and regulation, etc. while (Shinrai) is an accumulation of Shinyou.

D. Sense of gratitude
This way of thinking is fundamental and basic. Human beings can not live by their own power and effort alone. We are alive with the help of many people around us… Therefore it is very important to be grateful on everything like expressing our gratitude to people that support us in our work, or even to the littlest of favor we received. Some people do not express gratitude because they feel its just normal or natural to receive such favor or support.
E. Feeling of Appreciation
F. Honesty

Six Elements of Honesty:

  1. Honest people keep promises and rules properly
  2. Honest people do not deceive people
  3. Honest people relate or treat everyone equally
  4. Honest people do not manipulate or use others
  5. Honest people do not use tactics to deceive
  6. Honest people cherish others like himself

G. Human Growth 

  1. Skill or ability
  2. Humanity 

The seminar was dynamic and interactive as there was group sharing every after topic discussed most importantly, knowledge we acquired must be applied and practiced in our daily life……

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Nov
30
2016

PNLSC-Davao
By Admin

P.A UPDATES

By: Suzette E. Dinglasa

My recent trip was tough and exhausting but fulfilling. We traveled to many places like Jose Abad Santos, Sta. Cruz, Baganga, and other areas where the descendants live, two to six hours drive from Davao City. We could see the difficulties of the Nisei’s life while proving they are Japanese children. Most of their witnesses were all gone but in their hearts and soul, they are already Japanese. Then, we visited Cat C 2nd gen, Antonia Akamatsu, 79 years old, daughter of a Japanese soldier, Sadaaki Akamatsu. Whenever she sees Japanese, she remembers  her father and she will  sing “Maglakaw nako padulong sa langit… “ (I will go to Heaven…). She is waiting for her father and her sister to return to the Philippines and bring her with them. Just like the other descendant, their case is difficult because of lack of witnesses and papers to show as proof but only good memories to say.

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Accomplisments:

 2016 Approved Shuseki are the following members;

  • Felicitas Toyoda, Nicanor Fujikawa, Victorio Itou, Francisco Asajiro Okamoto

 Candidate for Shuseki Application are the following members;

  • Marumoto Siblings (Pacita, Roque, Estodi), Wakaizumi Siblings (Ricardo, Denzon), Prisca Takamatsu Mata, Lucio Mekaru, Oligario Nagata, Cirilo Kimura, Tohachi Tsuchiyama Tampo

 

 

Nov
30
2016

From the Desk of the President
By Admin

  17274701_10154158734901058_1044978967_nAs the saying goes, when it rains, it pours profusely.

             2016 had been quite a fruitful and memorable year.  We started the year with a momentous event, that of meeting with Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan. All 2nd generation or Nisei coming from different cities in the Philippines were grouped at the lobby of Sofitel, Metro Manila, where they were privileged to converse with Their Majesties who appreciated their presence and acknowledged them to have been the bridge of the two countries, Japan and the Philippines. We have maintained the cordial relationship of the two countries as the nikkeijins continue to contribute to the progress and development of our country.

Then in May 2016, the Embassy of Japan visited various cities in the Philippines and conducted interviews of the 2nd generation or Nisei as to their affiliation with their Japanese forefathers. Davao City was the first place visited by no less than the Counsellor and First Consul of the Embassy of Japan, Hon. Consul Susumu Tsuda.

We also successfully observed the General Assembly of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Davao City Chapter on May 14, 2016, with the active participation of members mostly from the far-flung areas.

The officers of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Davao City Chapter together with some members in Baguio City attended the 57th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese abroad in Tokyo, Japan where our Rengokai President Ines P. Mallari was given the opportunity to share the educational program of our institutions in Davao City.

Later in the year, on November 11, 2016, the General Assembly of Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Rengokai was held in Manila, and the participants were privileged to be invited by HE Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa at his residence. There were Philippine government officials who were invited to the Welcome Party hosted by Amb. Ishikawa, and exchange of pleasantries took place between the Nikkeijins and the said officials.

Finally on December 1, 2016, the PNJK Officials and different heads of the PNJK Family were invited to attend the Emperor’s Birthday or the National Day of Japan at SMX Convention Center which was hosted by HE Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa. The special guest of honor was no less than the President of the Republic of the Philippines, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. All nikkeijins who were around had the privilege to have a photo opportunity with President Duterte, who was so gracious in accommodating the request of the PNJK Davao City Chapter to have a photo opportunity with him.

In year 2016 there were four (4) approved shuuseki petitions. The lucky members of our association who now are equipped with their family registration are: Francisco Asajiro Okamoto, Nicanor Fujikawa, Victorio Itou and Felicitas Toyoda.

While we are ecstatic with the rare occasions earlier mentioned, we are saddened by the death of one of our generous and steadfast supporter as far as our education program is concerned, in the person of Mr. Tatsuo Uchida, the foster father of our official Mrs. Ines P. Mallari and adopted brother of Ret. Judge Antonina B. Escovilla. He was the biggest contributor to the progress and development of PNJK Family and may he rest in peace with his wife Ayako Uchida.

Escovilla, Antonina
Ret. Judge Antonina B. Escovilla
PNJK Inc., President

Nov
30
2016

JPIC UPDATES
By Admin

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2016 is a very fruitful year for Japan Philippine Industry Council by opening the year with an invitation from Philippine Nikkei Jin Rengokai (Federation) to attend the 2016 NATIONAL CONVENTION of the FILIPINO-JAPANESE DESCENDANTS on January 28, 2016 with the Theme:  “War-displaced Japanese Descendants:  Reunion of the Voices and the Journey Onward” and a very rare royal visit to the Philippines by their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan.

February 27, 2016 was the JPIC Rinji Soukai and Bunka Kai in Lipa City, Batangas. The said meeting was attended by 12 members.

On March 2, 2016, JPIC President Yoshihiro Tokumitsu with Sensei Taniguchi of KLS Language School in Kagoshima paid a courtesy visit to President Ines Mallari of MKD to discuss the possibility of extending scholarship and accepting MKD students at KLS to study Nihongo.

In April – yearly schedule of the JPIC Liaison Officer to visit the different JPIC member companies with the objectives:

  • Meet with the JPIC companies’ Presidents / Nikkei Jin Person In-Charge and descendants
  • discuss about the descendants condition, situation, problems and concerns in the said company.
  • Get-Together lunch/dinner

On May 17, 2016 one of the members of JPIC Mr. Masaaki Hanzawa President of Triumph Co., Ltd. with Mr. Russell Rowe Montajes and JPIC Liaison Officer had a courtesy visit to Consul Susumu Tsuda – Counsellor/Chief Consul of the Japanese Embassy. The meeting was cordial.

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July was indeed a very busy month for JPIC as there were several activities and meetings lined-up:

July 8 JPIC Directors’ Meeting in Yotsuya City, Tokyo. One of the agenda was to revise some regulations in the JPIC Constitution and changes in the membership fee and annual dues of the members to be able to continue supporting different Nikkei jin Kais and other programs of JPIC.

July 22 JPIC President Tokumitsu and the JPIC Liaison Officer had a courtesy visit to the Counsellor/ Chief Consul of Japanese Embassy Susumu Tsuda. The visit was successful as several matters concerning the Philippine Nikkei Jins were discussed.

July 26 JPIC President Tokumitsu met with the JPIC Scholars and their parents for a short meeting and get-together. The JPIC Scholars prepared a hand-made “Thank You Card” and personally handed the same to President Tokumitsu.

On October 7, 2016 was the JPIC Soukai in Manila City and Information Exchange Meeting with PNJK Board of Directors on October 8, 2016 in Davao City.

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October 10, 2016 was the Human Relationship Seminar sponsored by JPIC President Tokumitsu with PNJK as co-sponsor. The guest speaker is a lecturer from Japan Creative Education Institute Mr. Kazuaki Ishibashi. The purpose of the seminar is to develop stronger relationship with each  other and to stress the importance of continuous learning no matter what our station in society.

JPIC also attended the 57th Kai Gai Nikkei Jin Tai Kai in Tokyo on October 24-26, 2016 together with PNJK President Antonina Escovilla, Rengokai President Ines Mallari PNJK Board of Director Apigo and Director Iwamoto.

PNJK President Escovilla and Rengokai President Mallari with JPIC Liaison Officer were invited to Kagoshima to visit Enu Chicken the company of JPIC President Tokumitsu on October 27-29, 2016. It was an opportunity for the descendants at Enu Chicken to listen to the messages and advices of the PNJK President and Rengokai President. Indeed a rare bonding opportunity for the descendants and officers.

  JPIC ended 2016 with a prestigious dinner invitation received from the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Ambassador Ishikawa through the courtesy of Philippine Nikkei Jin Rengokai President Ines Mallari.

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Nov
30
2016

Celebrate Birthday of His Majesty
By Admin

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H.E President Rodrigo R. Duterte

The PNJK officials and heads attended the National Day of Japan hosted by His Excellency Japanese Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa, with no less than the Republic of the Philippines Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte as the guest of honor at SMX on December 01, 2016.

             We were extremely thankful since we were the only group that was given the opportunity to have a special photo with the President. The PNJK family’s excitement could not be contained especially when one of our colleagues, the PNJK Davao President, Judge Antonina Escovilla was especially mentioned during Pres. Duterte’s speech and was even called by the President himself to join the dignitaries in their official photo. Congrats Madam Judge and banzai to all Nikkeijins!

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