After more than three decades of serving the Philippines Nikkei Jin Kai, Inc. this representation became its President on account of the resignation of Mrs. Nelma Nacion Adachi. Her resignation is confined to her position as President of the Association. Relinquishing her post is anchored on a valid and meritorious ground. However, her being a true blooded descendant, she still is performing as the association representative on concerns affecting some of our activities, more so on the plight of our descendants in Japan. In fact, she was invited by Asia Africa Latin-America Association (AALA), the only Ngo in Japan which can participate in the non-aligned nation summits, to present to the group this October the historical background of the association, its functions and activities that resulted in forging friendly relations with established and prestigious groups in Japan. Reports along this line will be published in our next issue. Good news! Our association has received the favorable decision rendered in the Shuseki Petition submitted by Carlos Toshimitsu. He is now a Category A descendant. From the least category for want of documents that support his root Mr. Toshimitsu is legally recognized as Japanese descended Filipino. This came about because of the joint effort… Read More »

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 »