Signing of Memorandum of Agreement (JLPT) between PJFF and DLSU

June 19, 2023by secretariat in PJFF

On June 15, 2023, The Philippines-Japan Friendship Foundation, Inc. (PJFF) and The De La Salle University – Manila Campus (DLSU) held a signing ceremony for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). This is to formalize that the DLSU shall be the testing venue of the JLPT in Manila for 2023. With it, they will provide the needed facilities and staff during the preparation and actual test day.

In attendance were three PJFF-JLPT representatives and various heads and directors from the DLSU. Both parties made a strong commitment to work to the best of their abilities and collaborate properly to have a successful JLPT for the year. The ceremony ended with a commemorative photo and celebratory lunch.

Ms. Glenda Ferma, Administrator of PJFF (left), and Ms. Kai Shan Fernandez, Vice President of Administration of DLSU (right) are signing the MOA.

Ms. Glenda Ferma, Administrator of PJFF (left), and Ms. Kai Shan Fernandez, Vice President of Administration of DLSU (right) showing the signed MOA.

Starting on the left most person (back): Ms. Frei Tan (PJFF-JLPT Committee, PJFF), Ms. Gabrielle Castellano (Administrative Assistant to the JLPT, PJFF), Ms. Bernadette S. Hieida (Assistant Professorial Lecturer 2 of the Japanese Studies Program, International Studies Department, DLSU), Mr. Ronald Dabu (Safety Director, DLSU), Lt. Billy Agguire (Security Director, DLSU), Mr. Antonio Carlos Maralit (Executive Director for Facilities Management, DLSU), Ms. Mylene Grecia (Director, Building and Grounds Office, DLSU), Ms. Ma. Corazon Esmabe (Admin Officer to the Office of the Vice President for Administration, DLSU), and Mr. Julian Lajom (Coordinator for Special Projects to the Office of the Vice President for Administration, DLSU).

Starting on the person on the left (front): Ms. Glenda Ferma (Administrator, PJFF) and Ms. Kai Shan Fernandez (Vice President of Administration, DLSU)

2023 JULY JLPT BUILDING AND TEST ROOM ASSIGNMENT (MANILA TEST SITE)

June 14, 2023by secretariat in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) tagged 2023 JULY JLPT, 2023 JULY JLPT BLDG AND TEST ROOM ASSIGNMENT, jlpt, JLPT 2022, Manila Test Site, nihongo, PJFF

All examinees of the Manila Test Site, please familiarize yourself with the respective buildings and test room on July 2, 2023.

Download file: Building and Test Room Assignment (Manila Test Site)

All notices and updates concerning the JLPT in Manila Test Site is posted in all PJFF official platforms:

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2023 JULY JLPT TEST SITE MAP

June 13, 2023by secretariat in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) tagged 2023 JULY JLPT, 2023 JULY JLPT TEST SITE MAP, Japanese Test, Japanese-Language, jlpt, JLPT 2023, nihongo, PJFF

All examinees of the Manila Test Site, please familiarize yourself with the respective buildings and entrance gates on July 2, 2023.

Test Level: N1 / N2 / N3
Building: Andrew
Gate: Andrew Gate 5B (Fidel Reyes Street)

Test Level: N4
Building: Gokongwei
Gate: Gokongwei Gate 4A (Taft Avenue)

Test Level: N4
Building: Velasco
Gate: North Gate 2 (Henry Sy / Taft Avenue)

Test Level: N4 / N5
Building: Yuchengco
Gate: North Gate 2 (Henry Sy / Taft Avenue)

Test Level: N5
Building: LS
Gate: North Gate 2 (Henry Sy / Taft Avenue)

2023 JULY JLPT TEST VENUE

June 13, 2023by secretariat in Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) tagged 2023 JLPT, 2023 JULY JLPT, jlpt, PJFF

All registered test takers of the JLPT at the Manila Test Site this July 2, 2023 are advised of the test venue below:

Venue: DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY MANILA CAMPUS
Address: 2401 Taft Ave., Malate, Manila

Opening of Test Venue Gates: 10:00 AM
Assembly Time at Designated Test Room: 12:00 NN

The PHILJEC-JPECC 39th Joint Meeting Successfully Held in Tokyo, Japan

March 27, 2023by secretariat in JPECC, PHILJEC tagged JOINT MEETING

On March 2, 2023, the Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc. (PHILJEC) and its counterpart, the Japan-Philippines Economic Cooperation Committee (JPECC), gathered at the Tokyo Kaikan for their 39th Joint Meeting. The 38th Joint Meeting in 2021 was conducted online due to the pandemic, thus making this year’s topic a very timely one: “Deepening the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership in post Covid-19.”

The event was attended by honorable and prestigious diplomats, representatives, and business figures from both Japan and the Philippines. These guests were warmly welcomed by Mr. Teruo Asada, Chairman of JPECC, and Mr. Gerard B. Sanvictores, Chairman of PHILJEC, in each of their opening remarks. The congratulatory message of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was read by H.E. Kazuhiko Koshikawa, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines. The Ambassador of the Philippines to Japan, H.E. Mylene J. Garcia-Albano, delivered her message on behalf of the President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The Secretary-General of JPECC, Mr. Kazuto Sasaki, acted as the master of ceremonies. Ms. Maria Bernardita A. Mathay, Commercial Counsellor and Special Trade Representative of the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC), delivered the keynote address on behalf of Secretary Alfredo Pascual of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Three plenary sessions were held this year. The first session was moderated by Ms. Yurika Suzuki, a Senior Research Fellow at the Development Studies Center, Institute of Developing Economies, Japan External Trade Organization (IDE-JETRO). It focused on “Trade and Investment Promotion” and was presented by the following speakers:

Mr. Yuji Munehiro – Executive Officer, Executive Manager, Global Business Promotions Dept., Global Business H.Q., Chodai Co., Ltd.
Mr. Richard Albert I. Osmond – President & COO, Science Park of the Philippines, Inc.; Co-Chairman, The Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc.

The second session was moderated by Mr. Hisashi Ichikawa, Chief Manager of the JTB Corporation and focused on the topic of “Tourism and Mutual Exchange” through the presentations of the following:

Dr. Maria Christina G. Aquino – Former Chairperson, Tourism Industry Board Foundation, Inc. (TIBFI)
Mr. Luis Alberto A. Anastacio – President and Chief Executive Officer, Servicio Filipino, Inc.

The last plenary session, which revolved around “Sustainability,” had Mr. Philip B. Sanvictores, Executive Chairman of Netmarks Philippines, Inc. as moderator, and the following as speakers:

Mr. Ferdinand A. Ferrer – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Gruppo EMS Inc.; Trustee, The Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc. (PHILJEC)
Mr. Tsuyoshi Teragaki – Executivve Officer, COO, Forest Products Div., Marubeni Corporation
Mr. Hiromi Aoki – President, Suntech Co., Ltd.

Chairman Sanvictores and Chairman Asada each delivered their closing remarks after the plenary sessions and thanked all the participants for a meaningful Joint Meeting. The attendees then continued to enjoy a delicious welcome dinner hosted by JPECC.

On March 1st, the day prior to the Joint Meeting, a reception was organized by the Philippine Society of Japan (PSOJ) at the Sakura Room of the Imperial Hotel to welcome the PHILJEC delegates and Filipino members of the Philippines-Japan Society, Inc. (PJS). Mr. Mamoru Sekiyama, Chairman, and Mr. Makoto Katsura, President, respectively of PSOJ, welcomed the guests. Mr. Francis C. Laurel, President of PJS delivered a short speech at the event and H.E. Ambassador Mylene Garcia-Albano, who proposed a toast after the said speech.

To view the presentations, speeches, and documents relating to the 39th PHILJEC-JPECC meeting, please refer to our Resources below:

Program/Agenda

PHILJEC Chairman Mr. Gerard B. Sanvictores Welcome Remarks

JPECC Chairman Mr. Teruo Asada Welcome Remarks

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Congratulatory Message

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Congratulatory Message (signed message with official Photo)

Ambassador Mylene Garcia-Albano Congratulatory Message

Plenary Session Presentations

JPECC Welcome Dinner

Photo Album