Dec
20
2017

JPIC Updates

By Admin

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Part 1 of this article quoted the saying of a wise man that goes this way—“Do not be afraid of changes but be sensitive to something changing.” But what if changes or things that changes, changed in a blink of an eye? how then to cope up with changes with composure and finesse? Indeed, the 1st and 2nd quarter of 2017 was a very busy time for Japan Philippine Industry Council with so many activities, programs, meetings to attend to, endless movement of Nikkei jins in Japan whether or not the outcome is good. On July 2, 2017, was the JPIC Convention held in Naha, Okinawa Japan. There were 15 members who attended the convention. Election of officers was held. The new officers for 2017–2019 are
as follows:

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August 2, 2017, paid a courtesy visit to Consul and Counselor Toshio Kawauchi of the Japanese Embassy in Manila. The meeting was very cordial and fruitful as some important matters about Nikkei jins as well as Japanese living in the Philippines were discussed. On the same date, had a fellowship dinner with Federation President Mallari, PNJK President Escovilla, and PNJK staff at Café Tavera in Davao City.

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 On August 3–4, 2017, conducted a meeting with the 2017–2018 JPIC Scholars and parents at PNJKIS main campus and Calinan campus respectively. The scholars gave their “Thank You Cards” and prepared a program for Tokumitsu Shacho.

On August 4, 2017, met with the 4th generation Nikkei jins of Manila Central Luzon Nippi, Inc. Thereafter, had a meeting with Manila Nippi President Stephen Buni, Atty. Pacsi, and Mr. Darauay and Mr. Rogel Garidan and PNLSC staff Ms Marie and Ms. Emie.

Matters discussed were about Manila Nikkei jins concerns and problems and profile, reliability and stability of some JPIC members.

Tokumitsu kaichou assured Manila Nippi that all the JPIC members are of good moral and financial standing and all members are credible and sincere in their efforts to provide the Nikkei jins with good source of livelihood in Japan.

On August 22, 2017, another JPIC member Triumph Co., Ltd. President. Masaaki Hanzawa and Mr. Russell Rowe Montajes with Eve paid a courtesy visit to Consul and Counselor Toshio Kawauchi.

On October 11, 2017, JPIC members headed by Tokumitsu Kaicho, Hoshi Shacho, Sekino Kaicho, Komata Jyomu, Ohtsubo Shacho, Beulah San, Kanazume Kaicho, Yoshimoto San attended the 25th PNJK-IS Founding Anniversary. JPIC presented the school with monetary gift.

On October 22, 2017, was the JPIC Directors’ Meeting at PNLSC Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan. Fellowship Dinner at Hokkaido Yotsuya Restaurant followed afterwards. In attendance were JPIC Tokumitsu Kaicho, Sekino Kaicho, Komata Jyoumu, Kawagishi Shacho and Eve, Atty. Kawai, Atty. Mochizuki, Mr. Inomata, Ms. Ishii, Rengokai President Mallari, PNJK President Ecovilla, Ms. Apigo, Ms. Tagud, Ms. Iwamoto, NIPPI President Buni, Mr. Darauay, Mr. Garidan.

October 23–25, 2017, attended the 58th Kai Gai Nikkei Tai Kai with PN19JK-Davao and NIPPIManila delegates.

A Welcome Party was hosted by the Imperial Family and attended by no less than their Royal Highness Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko.

In the evening of 24th was a dinner hosted by MOFA headed by the new Foreign Minister H.E Taro Kono.

November 4, 2017, Tokumitsu Kaicho, Ito Shacho and Eve attended the Philippine Nikkei jin Kai Rengokai, Inc. General Assembly at Pan Pacific Hotel, Manila followed by the PNLSC, Inc. Management Meeting.

Atty. Kawai proudly announced that PNLSC was able to achieve 209 approved shuseki within 5 years. Indeed, an achievement worthy of a grand celebration.
“おつかれさまです!”

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Jun
30
2017

JPIC UPDATES

By Admin

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       A wise man once said “Do not be afraid of changes but be sensitive to something
changing”.

2015 was the Japan Philippine Industry Council’s year of transition, 2016 was a fruitful year after transition and 2017 is the 1st chapter of a stable make-over with renewed vigor and business mentality as it faces the changing Japan and new breed of Philippine Nikkei Jin.

February 10, 2017 was the JPIC/PNJK Joint Meeting that was attended by 9 JPIC member companies and 10 PNJK Officers. Important matters were discussed like the number of Nikkei Jin qualified for sponsorship by JPIC, approved PNJK shuseki applicants, activities, accomplishments and future projects of PNJK.

February 11, 2017 JPIC attended the 11th Davao Baseball Tournament. One of the JPIC’s advisers Mr. Akira Sekino of Funasho Shoji has been supporting and extending assistance to the said activity.

February 12, 2017 JPIC attended the 25th Flute/Recorder Assemble. JPIC has been supporting the said activity for several years now. The JPIC President Mr. Tokumitsu has started a drive to collect new and used recorders in Kagoshima, Japan.

April 16 – May 1, 2017 was the annual visit of JPIC Liaison Officer to the different JPIC member companies. The main objective of the visit is monitoring of the condition and situation of the Philippine Nikkei Jin under JPIC. Consultations, discussions and get-togethers were the highlight of the itinerary.

This year’s visit gave JPIC new insights and realization that Philippine Nikkei Jin are indeed evolving. Their way of thinking has greatly changed and influenced by social media. Although problems and needs remain the same they surprisingly have taken a new form. Loyalty and sense of gratitude remain the greatest challenge to date.

May 12, 2017 was the JPIC Directors’ Meeting in Tokyo, Japan. The agenda of the meeting were: the JPIC Soukai in July 2017 and JPIC continuous support to Philippine Nikkei Jin Legal Support Center, Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai (Rengokai), Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Inc. (Davao), Manila Central Luzon Nippi Association, Inc. (Manila), Panay/Iloilo Nikkei Jin Kai, Zamboanga Nikkei Jin Kai and JPIC Scholarship Grant.

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Nov
30
2016

PNLSC-Davao

By Admin

P.A UPDATES

By: Suzette E. Dinglasa

My recent trip was tough and exhausting but fulfilling. We traveled to many places like Jose Abad Santos, Sta. Cruz, Baganga, and other areas where the descendants live, two to six hours drive from Davao City. We could see the difficulties of the Nisei’s life while proving they are Japanese children. Most of their witnesses were all gone but in their hearts and soul, they are already Japanese. Then, we visited Cat C 2nd gen, Antonia Akamatsu, 79 years old, daughter of a Japanese soldier, Sadaaki Akamatsu. Whenever she sees Japanese, she remembers  her father and she will  sing “Maglakaw nako padulong sa langit… “ (I will go to Heaven…). She is waiting for her father and her sister to return to the Philippines and bring her with them. Just like the other descendant, their case is difficult because of lack of witnesses and papers to show as proof but only good memories to say.

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Accomplisments:

 2016 Approved Shuseki are the following members;

  • Felicitas Toyoda, Nicanor Fujikawa, Victorio Itou, Francisco Asajiro Okamoto

 Candidate for Shuseki Application are the following members;

  • Marumoto Siblings (Pacita, Roque, Estodi), Wakaizumi Siblings (Ricardo, Denzon), Prisca Takamatsu Mata, Lucio Mekaru, Oligario Nagata, Cirilo Kimura, Tohachi Tsuchiyama Tampo

 

 

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Sep
16
2015

“JPIC UP-DATES”

By Admin

Evelyn W. Obuchi

JPIC Coordinator

                Y-2013 an eventful year indeed for Japan Philippine Industry Council (JPIC). The association started the year with a successful and fruitful JPIC/PNJK Joint Board Meeting on February 23 at MKD Multi-Purpose Hall, PNJK Compound, Davao City. On the same date, JPIC in cooperation with PNJK Multi-Purpose Cooperative sponsored a Bread-Making Demonstration with a successful Japanese baker Mr. Masanori Hashimoto and was attended by PNJK Board of Directors, PNJK-IS teachers and PHINOY members. The objective of the activity is to teach the participants on Japanese bread-making using local ingredients for their future livelihood project.

                        With the economic situation of Japan getting better and stable, JPIC was able to sponsor an impressive figure of 84 descendants from PNJK for a study tour in Japan  as early as the 2nd quarter of the year.

            On May 18 & 19, the Vice President of JPIC Mr. Chokichi Hoshi representing Mr. Hideo Ito JPIC President attended the General Assembly of The Federation of Nikkei Jin Kai. Philippines and Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Inc. Mr. Ito said that descendants play a very important role in linking the two countries and have a duty to see to it that all Nikkei Jin organizations operate in democracy and transparency in governance. The economic situation and strength of Japan and Philippines have greatly changed since the time when Federation of Nikkei Jin Kai was established. Objective, rules and regulations also have changed so descendants must strive harder to establish a strong Nikkei society with highly motivated descendants with dignity and pride.

            Another momentous event for JPIC was the September 12, JPIC Soukai. JPIC held its convention at PNJK, Davao City. The 2013-2014 JPIC officers are as follows:

President:    Mr. Hideo Ito

Vice President (Higashi):           

Mr. Chokichi Hoshi

Vice President (Nishi):   

Mr. Yoshihiro Tokumitsu

Directors:    Mr. Masaaki Hanzawa

                        Mr. Toshiji Kawagishi

                        Mr. Takao Shironaka

Advisers:      Mr. Akira Sekino

                        Mr. Shinobu Murakami

                        Mr. Hirokazu Mori

On the same date, the 2nd JPIC/PNJK Joint Board Meeting took place.

JPIC headed by Mr. Hideo Ito attended the 110th Anniversary of the Construction of Kennon Road in Baguio City on September 15.

JPIC member companies were honored with the visit in Japan of the Federation of Nikkei Jin Kai Philippines President Ines Mallari and Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai, Inc. President Antonina Escovilla on October 18-25. They had courtesy call with the different JPIC member companies’ presidents and conducted meetings and consultations with the descendants from PNJK. The main objective of the visit is to encourage the descendants in Japan to organize and establish a Japan-based Philippine Nikkei Jin association to be able to have a strong representation during the Kai Gai Nikkei Jin Tai Kai in Tokyo. The visitation of Escovilla Kaichou and Mallari Kaichou brought smiles on the faces of the member descendants and gave them renewed vigor and inspiration to go on working harder and trying to achieve a higher standard of living and be competitive globally.

            JPIC is not only focus on helping, assisting and sponsoring the descendants but also dedicated in humanitarian activities like extending scholarship grants, supporting orphanage and victims of nature’s calamities.

            Rest assured, JPIC will continue supporting all such endeavors now and onwards.

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