To improve the quality of life of the members especially our Filipino Japanese descendants with limited economic opportunities is the foremost consideration when the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Multi-Purpose Cooperative (PNJKMPC) was established in 2006 and registered under Republic Act. 9520 on
January 28 2010.
The gist to uplift the economic status of our members, the cooperative has embarked and implemented the following programs:
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On their financial needs, the Lending Program was implemented. A member can borrow the maximum amount of P100,000.00, payable within the period of 1 year, with an interest rate of 18% per annum;
As component of improving the quality of life, and to answer the health and wellness of the cooperative members, operated a mini-mart and the pharmacy business respectively; and
To compliment the dwelling unit worthy to be considered a home, the furniture and appliance loan was approved in 2011.
In pursuit of the cooperative primary purpose, we will establish a bakery business to be managed by the cooperative members. We also hope to pursue a manpower services to cater to the Human Resources requirements of the different entities under the umbrella of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Incorporated (PNJK INC.).
As of November 30, 2012, the Cooperative (PNJKMPC) has a total membership of 771 with total assets of P3.033M and members’ paid up share capital of P2.977M.
Our Cooperative has extended and launched program with the primary objective of alleviating the member’s economic condition. In return, what the general membership of PNJK, Inc. can do to help our cooperative. Much can be done. By becoming a member and contribute the amount of P4,000.00 as initial share capital. The general membership is urged to intensively pursue the building of saving deposits which will have an interest earning of 2% per annum. These are simple ways of sharing our concerns for the greater glory of our cooperative and the general membership as well. The bigger challenge that awaits us is to sustain the growth of our cooperative. Your continued support and patronizing the various products of the cooperative will lead us the way we aspire for when we envision the creation of our cooperative. Be proud that we are Japanese Descendants acumen with the gift of being business minded individuals. In behalf of the officers and staff of our cooperative we have high hope we can do it. Thank you.
The PNJK Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center is the medical arm of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Inc. and its three (3) years in operation now. The aim and purpose of the Diagnostic Center is extend medical services in terms of laboratories services.
We cater our services to the Descendants, foreign nationals like Koreans, Americans, Chinese and also the Japanese who are permanent residents by providing quality health care services with affordable price.
Other than the laboratory services, we also conduct Medical Mission to some Barangays in Davao City with the cooperation of the Doctors who have clinics at the second and third floors of the Diagnostic Center. We also extend help to the victims of Bagyong Pablo particularly in Cateel, Barangay Alfonso, with the PNJK, Inc., Multi-Purpose Cooperative and Polyclinic staffs.
Every October during the Phil-Japan festival we also conduct a Medical Mission to the residents near our vicinity and to descendants as well. We do only FBS, Cholesterol and ECG services, Pedia and Diabetes examination. For Dental Services, tooth extraction is done with minimal charge to cover needed materials and anesthesia.
The Clinic assisted the Davao Consulate Office in their activity last October 31- November 01, 2012 with the Polyclinic as the venue of the Medical Outreach to the Japanese permanent residency in Davao City. A doctor and a nurse from Japan came over to personally reach out their fellow Japanese here in Davao. With the group was the Medical attaché of the Japanese Embassy in Manila in the person of Dr. Takahashi Kosugi and also Hon. Consul Kazuhiko Anzai, the proponent of the project.
For more information kindly call 235-3781 and we are giving discounts to bonafide descendants of the PNJK, Inc., Senior Citizen and Students of the PNJK-IS, MKD of all the laboratory services.
Last May 11, 2014 the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Inc. held its 34th Annual General Assembly at the PNJK-IS Gym with the theme “Cooperation and f ull support from members geared towards the solidification of the Nikkei Community”. It was a half-day event where over two hundred Nikkei Jins from different chapters gathered to be apprised of the organization’s progress and achievement over the year 2013.
Reports from the different institutions under the umbrella of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Inc. were given by the competent officers responsible for each department. The reports covered the reading of last year’s minutes, the President’s report, as well as financial reports from the PNJK Inc., PNJK Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center, PNJK-IS Calinan, the Japan-Philippine Industry Council and the PNJK Cooperative.
After the reports, a plenary session was held wherein the attendees were allowed to air their concerns or inquiries. Several clarifications regarding the Mortuary Aid Program were made, leading to a vote on the motion of one of the attendees that spouses of Nikkei Jins, even if without Japanese blood, be allowed to participate in the said program. The motion was passed unanimously by the attendees.
The event was also graced by Masataka Ajiro, one of the institution’s foremost benefactors. He delivered a short message at the beginning of the program, laying out his expectations for the organization in the following years.
In May 2010, during the PNJK, Inc., General Assembly, PNJKIS Calinan was one of those who gave updates of the school’s status and on-going activities. That time Calinan had 137pupils, operating from Preschool to Grade I and a six room building was already constructed. It was occupied by the Grade I class, Library and the Administration office.
To continue in providing the pupils with quality and high standard education, the PNJK, INC. has initiated the construction of a new building. The new building houses four new rooms. One of these is the Home Economics Room which will be used by the Grade IV pupils for their HELE Subject. This will help the pupils be more equipped with their skills. Another room is the Science Laboratory Room.Having a Science Laboratory with apparatuses is a big contribution for the pupil’s learning. Their knowledge will not be limited to the books, rather they can now apply the theories they have accumulated inside the class. The other two rooms are used for the classrooms of Grades III and IV. The association is again looking forward to constructing another two classrooms for the S.Y. 2013 – 2014 to cater the increasing enrolment of pupils.
INCREASE IN ENROLMENT RATE
Seeing the improvements of the PNJKIS Calinan, the enrolment increases. This is a good indicator that the school is making a mark on the community. The number of pupils has increased to 241 which were 201 in the previous school. To cater this increase, the school is already staffed with eleven teachers, two Nihongo teacher, and two office personnels. One of the Japanese Language teachers is Mr. Kenzo Yanaka, a NISVA volunteer from Japan.
IN AND OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
One of the major activities in every school year is the Phil – Japan Festival. This year it was celebrated last October 4, 2012 and series of activities were done successfully. Another major activity hosted by the school every year is the 20th Recorder Ensemble Competition sponsored by the PNJK, Inc., in coordination with the Tokyo Kichijoji Lions Club and Japan – Philippines Volunteers Association.
Our school activities are no longer limited in the school campus. The school participates actively in the barangay activities such as chorale singing competition (in which our pupils won as the champion) and in sports. Involving our pupils in such kind of activities has developed their talents and social skills.
Achievement of PNJK in Thirty-Three (33) Years of Existence, A Showcase of our Contribution to the Progress of Society, Now and Onward. Our PNJK compound is becoming the tourist spot in Davao City. Proof of this is the influx of our friends coming from Japan. The number of visitors that came to see PNJK compound as recorded in the PNJK files and identified in 2012 is listed below, to wit:
Tatsuo Kitagawa who was accompanied by Consul Kazuhiko Anzai of the Consular Office of Japan in Davao City;
Shun Onno, a visiting Professor of MKD. He is the Professor of Dept. of Global Citizenship Studies;
Akira Ishioka and Yukihiro Kusabe Syachou of Serei;
Makoto Hidaka-Shimura of Chubu-Gakuin Junior College;
Consul Toru Ishii, First Secretary and Consul of the Embassy of Japan in Manila and Head of Visa Section;
Nippon Izokukai Group consisting of 22 members who are Japan war Bereaved Families Association inspected our Polyclinic;
Yurichiro Miyazaki, Masumi Nishio, Hiroyuki Tair Yasuhiro Shoda;
Africa Latin-American Association, an NGO based in Japan. Members would like to learn more about the people who are opposed to nuclear power;
Sister Goto from Misono Jogakuin Junior & Senior High School, Japan and Fr. Shushigawa of Easter Village, Kidapawan City. The Group observed our Nihongo Classes and was able to witness portion of our RP-Japan Festival.
Accomplishments and Activities in Year 2012:
On January of 2012, we started the discussion on the possibility of putting up another PNJK-IS school building in Calinan. Having resolved on the beneficial effect of embarking into this new project, the construction started, was completed in June 2012 and is currently used by students thereat.
The Japan-Philippine Industry Council, one of our benefactors and PNJK Inc. held two joint meetings in2012, one in February and the other one in November. Our sponsors will continue extending assistance to our members. We have maintained and solidified the good relationship with the members of JPIC.
In compliance with legislated law, we established the grievance committee: The task is to receive complaints against erring PNJK employees, conduct investigation and submit recommendation to the Board of Directors.
The Consular of Japan in Davao City, in 2012 has been in constant communication with our office that in one occasion it requested us to participate in the Samal Festival held on May 18, 2012, to reinforce its manpower. PNJK Inc., PNJK-IS and MKD staffs and teachers gladly participated and in fact the audience in said event was in awe by our colorful presentation.
The Ireisai Celebration, similar to our all Souls Day, was jointly held with the Consular Office of Japan in Davao City on August 12, 2012. Participants present were the Japanese Community, The Nikkei Group, teachers, professors and staff of both PNJK-IS and Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku.
From October 2 to 5, 2012, we observed the RP-Japan Festival. The first day was reserved for free medical consultation offered by PNJK Polyclinic under the leadership of Mrs. Iwamoto. There were physical examination and other health services rendered with minimal fee. PNJK-IS and MKD took care the academic and cultural competitions, Nihongo speech and Balak contest, Ikebana arrangement, Yukata wearing, Tea Ceremony and even Cooking Japanese Food. Highlighting the week-long event is the holding of the Bon-Odori Festival. Everyone wore kimono, yukata and Hapi.
During the General Assembly in 2012, we started the Mortuary Aid Program. Only few had contributed and our appeal to everyone is to be part of the program. Only (30) members joined the program. Currently we have a total sum of P9000.00 kept in the bank. As agreed, P50.00 from each contributor will be extended to any deceased member and this amount will be replenished every general assembly. Last year there were reported descendants who left ahead of us. Unfortunately they were not among those who contributed to the mortuary aid program.
To our members who are in their prime stage, kindly stay fit and healthy because the 2nd generation is the only principal person that can be entertained by our legal group in supplying vital data. Their existence is so important for shuuseki petition before the Family Courts in Japan. Without them there will be no chance for those who have no koseki to go to Japan, unless a new law is passed, allowing the next generation to give data needed to be legally recognized.
There are those who might be candidates to a group tour in August 2013. Your paper must be clear, not corrected by yourself or by anyone good in employing irregular corrections. Your witness must be credible. You need to present concrete evidence that will establish your affiliation with your Japanese ascendants. You will be notified if chosen by PNLSC Japan to be part of the group tour. Last year 2012, four shuuseki petitions were approved by the Tokyo Family Court. Two from Davao: Mr. Carlos Toshimitsu and Enrique Sagaki Tanimoto. Mrs. Aguilina Nagamine from Iligan is now recognized and one from Iloilo Evelyn Akamine. This is the result of the joint effort of Atty. Kawai, PNLSC and PNJK, INC.
New policy in Japan that took effect in July 2012 is as follows: Resident visa is given to descendants for three to a maximum of five years. If you are not a resident in Japan, you will be entitled to only one year resident visa. Re-entry permit is not necessary for as long as you go back to Japan within one year. However, if you stay more than one year outside of Japan you need the so called re-entry visa.
Attached to the report is the classification of Category A and B. This is the report of Ms. Nelma Adachi in May 2012. Kindly go over the same for any one of you in the audience may fall under the classification and the explanation is clear.
For the information to those interested to study Nihongo Language, we have been conducting classes in Japanese Language for the past months. Kindly call our office and look for April. Free lesson during Saturdays is conducted to our descendants who are Category C. What you only need is buy the reference books that are available in the office. For those who are due to leave for Japan, minimal fee is collected to pay our skilled teacher (s).
Thank you for your time and may we have another fruitful year for 2013. God bless.
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