JPIC UPDATES

       A wise man once said “Do not be afraid of changes but be sensitive to something
changing”.

2015 was the Japan Philippine Industry Council’s year of transition, 2016 was a fruitful year after transition and 2017 is the 1st chapter of a stable make-over with renewed vigor and business mentality as it faces the changing Japan and new breed of Philippine Nikkei Jin.

February 10, 2017 was the JPIC/PNJK Joint Meeting that was attended by 9 JPIC member companies and 10 PNJK Officers. Important matters were discussed like the number of Nikkei Jin qualified for sponsorship by JPIC, approved PNJK shuseki applicants, activities, accomplishments and future projects of PNJK.

February 11, 2017 JPIC attended the 11th Davao Baseball Tournament. One of the JPIC’s advisers Mr. Akira Sekino of Funasho Shoji has been supporting and extending assistance to the said activity.

February 12, 2017 JPIC attended the 25th Flute/Recorder Assemble. JPIC has been supporting the said activity for several years now. The JPIC President Mr. Tokumitsu has started a drive to collect new and used recorders in Kagoshima, Japan.

April 16 – May 1, 2017 was the annual visit of JPIC Liaison Officer to the different JPIC member companies. The main objective of the visit is monitoring of the condition and situation of the Philippine Nikkei Jin under JPIC. Consultations, discussions and get-togethers were the highlight of the itinerary.

This year’s visit gave JPIC new insights and realization that Philippine Nikkei Jin are indeed evolving. Their way of thinking has greatly changed and influenced by social media. Although problems and needs remain the same they surprisingly have taken a new form. Loyalty and sense of gratitude remain the greatest challenge to date.

May 12, 2017 was the JPIC Directors’ Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. The agenda of the meeting were: the JPIC Soukai in July 2017 and JPIC continuous support to Philippine Nikkei Jin Legal Support Center, Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai (Rengokai), Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Inc. (Davao), Manila Central Luzon Nippi Association, Inc. (Manila), Panay/Iloilo Nikkei Jin Kai, Zamboanga Nikkei Jin Kai and JPIC Scholarship Grant.