Tag: GeneralAssembly

Nov
30
2016

Rengokai GA, Election and Welcome Party hosted by Ambassador Ishikawa
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On November 11, 2016, Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa hosted a reception at his residence in Forbes Park, Makati, to welcome the participants of the General Assembly of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Rengokai headed by their President, Mrs. Ines Mallari. The reception was attended by Atty. Erickson H. Balmes and Atty. Raymund I. Mecate, Undersecretaries of the Department of Justice of the Philippines. Mr. Frank R. Cimafranca, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, the Manila Japanese Association officers and some representatives of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines.

13During the reception, there was a lively exchange of views among the members of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Rengokai, representatives of the Philippine government office and Japanese association. On November 12, 2016 the Philippine Nikkei Jin Rengokai held a very successful general assembly at a hotel in Metro Manila.   (Source: Embassy of Japan in the Philippines)

After the foregoing reception, the participants converged at the Bayview Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila the following day, November 12, 2016.  All chapter Presidents of the various group of descendants registered prior to the main event. The Rengokai Secretary in the person of Ret. Judge Antonina B. Escovilla led the invocation followed by the singing of the National Anthems – Philippines and Japan.

14Rengokai President Ines Mallari introduced all participants including observers to the audience and delivered her welcome message. The good and amiable Counsellor and Chief Consul of the Embassy of Japan in Manila Hon. Susumu Tsuda gave his inspiring message followed by another message from our generous supporter The Nippon Foundation representative, Ms. Ikuko Okubo.  Atty. Hiroyuki Kawai, PNLSC Chairman and Japanese lawyers, Atty. Mochizuki and Atty. Ohiwa likewise gave their messages in relation to the Shuseki project.

Thereafter President Mallari gave her report as to the various activities engaged by the Rengokai for the past twelve months inclusive of the attendance to the 57th Convention of the Nikkei and Japanese Abroad held in October 25 to 27, 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.

             Adopting the provisions of the Bylaws of Rengokai, election followed after hearing the report of the Corporate Treasurer resulting in the approval of all disbursements as well as future expenses the association would incur.

Elected for the term 2016-2018 are the following, to wit:

Mrs. Ines P. Mallari
President
Atty. Emmanuel O. Pacsi
Chairman of the Board
Atty. Allyson Locano
Vice-President for Luzon
Mrs. Estrella Siega
Vice-President for Visayas
Mr. Edwin Padilla
Vice-President for Mindanao
Ret. Judge Antonina B. Escovilla
Rengokai Secretary
Mrs. Araceli Tan
Rengokai Treasurer
Mr. Stephen Buni
Rengokai Auditor
Mrs. Cecilia Zaldivar
Iloilo Chapter President
Mrs. Melissa Roales
Cotabato Chapter President
Mr. Nelson Mabayo
Iligan Chapter President
Mr. Lemuel Yoshimura (Acuesta)
General Santos Chapter President
Mrs. Diocely Macasero
Butuan Chapter President
Mrs. Natalia Feliciano
Zamboanga Chapter President
Mrs. Maria Editha Teraoka Cabanisas
Abong Chapter
Mrs. Hatsuko Vidal
Bacolod Chapter
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Nov
30
2016

“36th PNJK General Assembly”
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Nikkei – jin meeting with Their Majesties:
A great reason for jubilation, vigor and renewed strength.
   by: Evelyn Obuchi

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On May15, 2016 at 9:00 in the morning, more than a hundred of Nikkei- jins from Chapters of Tagum, Davao, Toril, Calinan, Digos   and Kidapawan gathered at PNJK-IS gym to attend the 36th Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Inc. General Assembly.

This year’s theme is:  Nikkei – jin Meeting  with Their Majesties: A great reason for jubilation, vigor and renewed strength. A theme inspired by the meeting of selected 2nd generation Japanese descended Filipinos from all over the Philippines with their Royal Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan in January 28, 2016 in Manila.

The 2nd generation Nikkei-jins were so over joyed and totally overwhelmed with the encounter that with teary eyes they said “Our father came back home”.  With newly acquired vigor and renewed strength the Nikkei-jins are expected to be more united in their continued journey towards identity recognition for a progressive and brighter future.

The assembly commenced at 9:30 am with the Masters of Ceremonies Mr. Felipe Hiquial and Ms. Noellyne Fernandez opening the program proper followed by a prayer led by Ms. Adelaida Panagution. The 1st Vice President Rodrigo Suemitsu acknowledged the participants and welcomed by Ms. Elizabeth Tagud in behalf of the Chairman of the Board of Directors Ms. Ines Mallari who was not able to attend the affair because she has to go to Japan together with the President Ret. Judge Antonina Escovilla.

Ms. Evelyn Obuchi read the letter of President Escovilla welcoming and thanking the members and supporters of PNJK. PNJK President Escovilla likewise apologized for not being around because together with the Chairman she has to attend the necrological service in Japan of one of the ardent  sponsors and supporters of PNJK  – the late Mr. Tatsuo Uchida fondly  called by people close to him as “otoosan”.
The President’s consolidated report zeroed in on the different activities and accomplishments of the association starting May 10, 2015 wherein the “Araw ng Nikkei jin” was successfully celebrated.  July 2015 was a very important month because the Rengokai President Ines Mallari together with the PNJK President Ret. Judge Escovilla and Nisei from Cebu, Baguio and Manila left for Japan to meet with no less than the Prime Minister of Japan Hon. Shinzo Abe , Japanese Senators and Representatives of Diet.  On August 15, 2015 Ireisai was held in Calinan in coordination with the Consulate Office of Japan in Davao. October was a very busy month beginning with the celebration of Phil-RP Japan Festival on October 5-8. Chosen Cat. C Nikkei –jin members took part in the Home-coming tour in Japan. Third week of the same month PNJK President, Ret. Judge Escovilla, the Rengokai President Ms. Ines Mallari, Ms. Elizabeth Tagud and Ms. Carmen Apigo attended the Kai Gai Nikkei Jin Tai Kai on October 26-28 in Tokyo, Japan.

Business Proper followed afterwards with Ms. Carmen Apigo reading the last year’s minutes of the meeting and the President’s Report in behalf of Ret. Judge Antonina Escovilla.

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Sep
14
2015

“34th General Assembly Held May 11, 2014” By: Emiko Escovilla
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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, one of the institution’s foremost benefactors. He delivered a short message at the beginning of the program, laying out his expectations for the organization in the following years.