43rd Philippines-Japan Friendship Celebration and Posthumous Conferment of The Philippines-Japan Society Medal of Merit

October 10, 2024by secretariat in PJS tagged 43rd Awarding Ceremony, 43rd Medal of Merit, Akie Abe, PJS, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

The Philippines-Japan Society, Inc. (PJS) held the 43^rd Philippines-Japan Friendship Celebration and Awards Luncheon on September 26, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Manila, BGC, Taguig. The highlight of this annual event was the conferment upon the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe The Philippines-Japan Society Medal of Merit for his outstanding achievements in the promotion of Philippines-Japan relations.

Mr. Francis C. Laurel, President of the Philippines-Japan Society, delivered the opening remarks, reflecting on the enduring legacy of Prime Minister Abe and his contributions to strengthening relations between the two countries. Greetings were likewise extended by H.E. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to Japan, and H.E. Kazuya Endo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Philippines.

A special highlight of the luncheon was a presentation on the 2025 Osaka World EXPO by Ambassador Koji Haneda, former Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines and currently the Commissioner General of the World Exposition. Moreover, a video on an activity of the Oita National College of Technology – an awardee of the Foundation for Encouragement of Social Contribution, which is an advocacy of Madame Akie Abe – was presented.

A citation accompanying the Medal of Merit was read by Mr. Gerard B. Sanvictores, Vice-President of the Philippines-Japan Society, whereupon the Philippines-Japan Society Medal of Merit was posthumously conferred on the late Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe, which was received by his wife, Madame Akie Abe.

In her heartfelt response, Madame Abe expressed her gratitude for the honor bestowed on her late husband and shared vision of Prime Minister Abe of a strong and enduring partnership between the two nations. Her words stirred the hearts of the audience whose presence paid tribute to the legacy of a great Japanese statesman who distinctively paved the way for what is now known as the ‘Golden Age of Philippines-Japan relations’.

Copies of the speeches and video presentations may be accessed through the following links.

References:
Program
Opening Remarks by Mr. Francis C. Laurel
Greetings by H. E. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano
Greetings by H. E. ENDO Kazuya
Greetings by Amb. KATSURA Makoto
Message from Amb. HANEDA Koji
Medal of Merit Citation
Response of Mrs. ABE Akie
Photos
Osaka Expo 2025 Promotional Video
Video Presentation by Foundation for Encouragement of Social Contribution

PHILJEC Hosts a “Meet and Greet” Cocktail Reception

October 10, 2024by secretariat in PHILJEC tagged Cocktail Reception, Embassy of Japan, EOJ, JAMI, Japanese Association Manila, Japanese Chamber of Commerce, JCCIPI

On September 17, 2024, the Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc. (PHILJEC) hosted a Cocktail Reception at the Philippines-Japan Friendship Foundation in Makati City, dubbed as a “Meet and Greet” in honor of the newly elected officers of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines, Inc. (JCCIPI) and the Japanese Association Manila, Inc. (JAMI). Directors of both JCCIPI and JAMI and several officials of the Economic Section of the Embassy of Japan who were recently assigned to Manila graced the occasion.

PHILJEC Chairman Richard Albert I. Osmond welcomed the honorees and guests and expressed his enthusiasm for strengthening partnerships between Philippine and Japanese businessmen. In response, Mr. Harutaka Ishikawa, President of JCCIPI, and Mr. Kazunori Okamoto, President of JAMI expressed their gratitude to PHILJEC for hosting the event. They reiterated their commitment in promoting economic collaboration between Japan and the Philippines, as well as in forging interpersonal friendships between Filipinos and Japanese residents in Manila. Further, Atty. Lilia B. De Lima, PHILJEC Adviser and former PEZA Director-General gifted PHILJEC with a copy of her book “Breakthrough”. Mr. Ferdinand “Perry” A. Ferrer, Co-Chairman of PHILJEC proposed a toast after which PHILJEC members and guests mingled and enjoyed the rest of the evening.

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The December 2024 JLPT Application Period is Extended

August 22, 2024by secretariat in Uncategorized

December 2024 JLPT Application Period

July 31, 2024by secretariat in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) tagged jlpt

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PHILFEJA attends the 22nd ASJA-ASCOJA-JAC Symposium in Cambodia

July 17, 2024by secretariat in ASCOJA, ASJA Relations, PHILFEJA

Last 27 June 2024, a delegation from PHILFEJA led by President/ASCOJA Governor Domingo Go and VP/ASJA Director Rommel Roque attended The 22nd ASJA-ASCOJA-JAC Symposium hosted by the Japan Alumni of Cambodia (JAC) in Phnom Penh, with the theme, “Japan-ASEAN Cross Border E-Commerce”. Mr. Dennis Lim, former Head of the Digital Media Division of ABS-CBN, was the speaker for the Philippines. He spoke about “The Role of Social Media in E-Commerce” (the story of Marites) in the Philippines.

Mr. Va Kora, President of the JAC, delivered the welcome remarks. State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Yoshifumi Tsuge, also graced the occasion. In addition, remarks were likewise delivered by Dr. Mangkorn Rodprapakorn, Chairman of ASCOJA and ASJA and Cambodia’s Minister HENG Sour of Labour and Vocational Training. The congratulatory message of Japan’s Minister of Finance, Shunichi Suzuki (Chairman of ASJA-ASCOJA Parliamentary Federation), was delivered on his behalf by ASJA Director for Japan, Gotaro Ogawa. The Symposium was well attended by participants from the ten (10) member countries of the ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA).

PHILFEJA Speaker Dennis Lim receives token of appreciation and certificate from JAC President Va Kora

Aside from the symposium, the Governors of ASCOJA took the opportunity to hold a special meeting on the topic of Generational Change in ASCOJA with representatives of both ASJA and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. After the meeting, the day ended with a Mekong River dinner cruise hosted by JAC.

PHILFEJA delegation to 22nd ASJA-ASCOJA-JAC Symposium

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