January 25, 2016                   The Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Rengokai had called on all the Chapters under it to convene in Manila on January 28, 1016 for its 9th National Convention. For this purpose all Presidents of the various chapters of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Rengoka, Inc.  called on its members to identify those who are still able, preferably the 2nd generation to participate the said National Convention. Preference is given to the second generation or nisei who are still groping in the dark as regards their ancestral roots. The chapter in Davao City under the leadership of Ret. Judge Antonina B. Escovilla had sent notices to the 2nd generation or Nisei to come to the office for orientation purposes.  Those fit to walk and/or able Nisei came on January 25, 2016 and an orientation was conducted at the conference room of the association. Those holders of family registration and those whose petitions for recognition are still pending before the Family Court in Japan were around. The Chapter President delivered her message, followed by a brief statement from the Rengokai President Ines P. Mallari. Helen Escovilla, Head of the Legal Aide Section… Read More »