The signage installed along the Manila Highway welcoming the delegates to the 9th National Convention of the Filipino descendants. Photos of the Davao Delegates with lawyers both in Manila and Japan, PNLSC staff and JPIC President. 9th National Convention of the Filipino descendants held in Manila on January 28, 2016 at Diamond Hotel.
JAPAN-PHILIPPINES INDUSTRY COUNCIL (JPIC) Please allow me to convey my profound appreciation and gratitude for the opening of the 9th National Convention of the Filipino-Japanese Descendants. After World War II, the Descendants were forced to face to hardship and to deal with the problems like discrimination, ignorance, poverty, citizenship and so on. But even under the circumstances, you overcame them and are struggling sturdily through your hard work which is one of the core values of the Japanese. First, we acknowledge and appreciate your great effort in the field of business as well as academics. Now I would like to review the history briefly. In 2005, it’s a significant year for the society of Filipino-Japanese descendants because the joint team of Atty. Hiroyuki Kawai of Philippine Nikkei-jin Legal Support Center, Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Inc., we, Japan Philippine Industry Council and some volunteers could find the Koseki tohon or the true copies of the Family Register of some of the families thanks to the huge support from the Japanese government, in addition to the great financial assistance from the Nippon Foundation led by Chairman Mr. Sasakawa and President Mr. Ogata. Then we could start the project for… Read More »
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES TOKYO, JAPAN My warmest congratulations to the Philippines Nikkei Jin Kai Rengokai, Inc. on the occasion of the 9th Nikkeijin convention on 28 January 2016 in Manila! The year 2016 celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the Philippines-Japan relations. Despite the shifts in our history, there can be no greater testimony to this deep and abiding friendship than the personal relationships forged between the Filipinos and the Japanese, particularly through the Japanese descendants who reside in the Philippines after the Second World War. The theme of this year’s convention, “War-Displaced Japanese Descendants: Reunion of the Voices and the Journey Onward” not only recognizes the diversity of experience among the Filipino Nikkeijin but also their meaningful contribution to Philippine-Japan relations. Mabuhay ang Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Rengokai! Mabuhay kayong lahat! MANUEL M. LOPEZ Ambassador
EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN THE PHILIPPINES I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all participants of the 9th National Convention of the Philippine Nikkei-jin Kai Rengokai, Inc., the umbrella organization of the Japanese descendants with 11 local chapters nationwide. At the same time, I would like to pay tribute to the outstanding leadership of your President, Mrs. Ines Mallari. The Federation has been playing a pivotal role in reuniting and enriching the well-being of the Japanese descendants who were once displaced by World War II. Furthermore, the federation is now becoming an indispensable organization to uphold the mutual understanding between Japan and the Philippines and their respective peoples. In this context, I wish to state that this year is a very special year for us. This year, we are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between our nations. It is a great honor and pleasure that we can start this special year with a very important milestone which is the historical and memorable visit of their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan to the Philippines. I am sure that this will further enhance and strengthen the already cordial and… Read More »
It has been 12 years since Philippine Nikkei-Jin Legal Support Center (PNLSC) was establish as a non-profit organization. Dedication and commitment to our mission made us stronger and very eager to continue what we have started since our humble beginnings in 2003. Our mission is to help the war-displaced Japanese descendants in the Philippines in restoring their identity and nationality. We embarked on our Shuseki project, a legal procedure to secure the Japanese nationality of the living 2nd generation who were born from a Japanese father and Filipino mother, and had experienced the suffering caused by the war. With the expertise of Atty. Hiroyuki Kawai and his associates, the project became a reality. At present, there are 13 attorneys who are courageously facing the hardship of filing shuseki petition and striving to give possible results to the aging 2nd generations. The Nippon Foundation became our formidable partner for our projects. Together, we aspire to give meaning and positive impact to the lives of Nikkei-jins and their community, especially to the 2nd generations. Every year, we assist homecoming tours. Indeed, there’s a type of happiness that money cannot buy: A sight of their Father’s country, and enjoying moments of… Read More »