Sep
14
2015

“PNJKMPC Hits the Ground Running”
By Admin

Greetings!!! 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: PNJK Mini Mart 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.)…. Read More »

Sep
14
2015

“Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Polyclinic & Diagnostic Center, 2013”
By Admin

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… Read More »

Sep
14
2015

“34th General Assembly Held May 11, 2014” By: Emiko Escovilla
By Admin

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,… Read More »

Sep
14
2015

“PNJK IS Calinan Faces Major Upgrading”
By Admin

NEW BUILDING 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… Read More »

Sep
14
2015

“President’s Report, May 2013”
By Admin

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… Read More »