PHILJEC & PJS Members Heading to Tokyo for 45th ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting

PHILJEC and PJS representatives are scheduled to participate in the 45th ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting (AJBM) set on December 12 to 14, 2019 at The Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. The Philippine delegation will be headed by its PHILJEC Chairman, Mr. Gerard B. Sanvictores.

This year’s meeting is centered on the theme “New Reality and Opportunity for ASEAN and Japan in the Face of New Global Trends” and aims to provide a venue for participants to launch a discussion over the future model of ASEAN-Japan business partnership against a backdrop of disruptive changes happening in the ASEAN economy and society as global business moves toward digitization.

Senior Vice Officer and COO of Softbank, Mr. Yasuyuki Imai and Director and Senior Executive Officer of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Mr. Yasuyuki Konuma will deliver their keynote addresses on the opening day of the meeting. Diverse and high-level participants from established Japanese companies and start-ups are also expected to present and join panel discussions during the 3-day event.

The AJBM is an annual meeting that promotes economic exchange among private sector businesses towards the stability and development of ASEAN and Japan. The 45th AJBM is closely organized with important public organizations including METI, MoFA, JETRO and JOIN.


PHILJEC Holds Special Board Meetings for Activities in 2020

Members of PHILJEC’s Board of Trustees met in two separate special board meetings in July 1 and August 6, 2019 to discuss the details of the organizations upcoming activities, most notable of which is the scheduled 38th PHILJEC-JPECC Joint Meeting in 2020. Both meetings were held at the Board Room of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Center, 6th Floor Electra House Building, 115-117 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.

PHILJEC Chairman, MR. Gerard B. Sanvictores, presided over the meetings. The July discussion covered the pre-meeting for the 45th ASEAN Japan Business Meeting (AJBM) that eventually took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on July 29, 2019 and the possible PHILJEC Golf Tournament in October 2020. 

The board members further ironed out details for the 38th PHILJEC-JPECC Joint Meeting when they met in August and discussed the proposal of the Makati Business Club to organize a Philippines-Japan Business Council. 


PHILJEC Welcomes New Members and Board of Trustees in an Afternoon Get-Together

The new Board of Trustees and members of PHILJEC were welcomed by the organization during an afternoon get-together on August 15, 2019 in Makati City. The casual event provided a relaxed environment for the members to mingle and talk about the different activities and goals of the organization. These activities include the upcoming 45th ASEAN Japan Business Meeting (AJBM)  to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2020 and the 38th PHILJEC-JPECC Joint Meeting in 2020.

Based on the positive feedback from members and the success of the mini-gathering, PHILJEC plans to host more similar casual gatherings in the future for its members. 

The current PHILJEC Board of Trustees are:

 Gerard B. Sanvictores                                            Chairman
Edwin L. Umali                                                  Co-Chairman
Richard Albert I. Osmond                               Co-Chairman
JJ Samuel A. Soriano                               Secretary-General
Ferdinand A. Ferrer                                                Treasurer
Atty. Jose Vicente E. Jimenez, Jr.       Assistant Secretary
Ma. Elena L. Loinaz                              Assistant Treasurer
Glenda T. Ferma                                                 Coordinator


PHILJEC Holds 2019 General Meeting

PHILJEC held its Annual General Membership Meeting last May 16, 2019 at Electra House Building in Makati City. Chairman Atty. Aniceto G. Saludo, Jr. headed the meeting, which also included the election of new officers for the Board of Trustees and its organizational meeting immediately after the election.

The current officers of PHILJEC:

Gerard B. Sanvictores                                            Chairman
Edwin L. Umali                                                  Co-Chairman
Richard Albert I. Osmond                                Co-Chairman
JJ Samuel A. Soriano                                 Secretary-General
Ferdinand A. Ferrer                                                Treasurer
Atty. Jose Vicente E. Jimenez, Jr.           Assistant Secretary
Ma. Elena L. Loinaz                               Assistant Treasurer
Glenda T. Ferma                                                  Coordinator

Annual reports on the activities of PHILJEC were also submitted by the Chairman and the Treasurer, and acts of the Board of Trustees and Officers from April 11, 2018 to 15 May 2019 were also ratified during the meeting.


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PHILJEC Adviser Mr. Feliciano Torres Conferred Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

Ambassador Koji Haneda on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan conferred upon PHILJEC Adviser and PJS Medal of Merit Awardee, Mr. Feliciano Torres, The Order of the Rising Sun with Neck Ribbon in an awarding reception held on January 10, 2019 at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence. The Imperial Award was given in recognition of Mr. Torres’ valuable contributions to Japan’s economy and automobile industry being the President of Yazaki Torres Corporation, the country’s number one exporter of automotive parts for more than three decades.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Torres expressed his gratitude to the people and organizations whom he has worked with throughout the years. These included the Late Ambassador Jose S. Laurel III, Mr. Gregorio Uy Lim of UE Automotive, and his father and role model, Mr. Antonio T. Torres.

Mr. Torres also emphasized that for 45 years, Yazaki-Torres Manufacturing has maintained industrial peace by being fair to its people. “When I am asked what is the strength that leads to success, my answer is always this—the discipline, determination, and unity of our company’s human capital—our people,” Mr. Torres said. “In this light, to be conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, among many deserving, is a milestone not just for myself or our companies, but for our employees, our partners and for all of us that strive to cultivate and strengthen Philippine-Japan relations.”

In his speech, Ambassador Haneda praised the personal philosophy of Mr. Torres—his belief in kokoro to kokoro no fureai or heart-to-heart relationship founded on mutual trust and respect. He also mentioned the vital role Mr. Torres had in crafting the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). “Mr. Torres viewed JPEPA as a vital economic measure for Japan and the Philippines to rev up our cooperation and open a wide range of opportunities that would ultimately cascade to our industries. True enough, his steadfast commitment to this cause still redounds to the dynamic exchanges being enjoyed by our automobile sectors to this day,” said the Ambassador.

From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Torres served as Chairman of PHILJEC and led dialogues on economic, cultural, and business development between Japan and the Philippines. He led and represented the position of the automobile industry of the Philippines during the crafting and development of the JPEPA.

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