2014 PHILFEJA Shinnen Kai (Dec 1, 2014)

The Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) held its 2014 Shinnen Kai  新年会 on January 18,2014 at the Board Room, Dusit Thani Manila at the Ayala Center in Makati.  It was hosted by the Association of Philippine Private Alumni of Japanese Universities (APPAJU) headed by its President, Mr. Domingo Go.

The 2014 Shinnen Kai was graced by PHILFEJA President Benjie C. Laurel and his wife Auring, Amb. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Sanvictores, Amb. Pete Firmalino, former PHILFEJA Presidents Atty. Ernie Martinez, Engr. Erni Abrenica  and Mr. Ed Valencia.  Officials of the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan in Manila likewise attended the affair.  Other officers of PHILFEJA affiliated organizations joined the annual New Year party, i.e., PHiLAJAMES, PHILJAFA, PHILCULTAROS and APPAJU.

PHILFEJA President Benjie Laurel, though weakened by a lingering illness, bravely attended and made an impassioned speech, encouraging PHILFEJA to actively support the organization of the 21st ASCOJA Conference which is slated to be held in Manila in 2015.  He said that in his capacity as the President PHILFEJA, he is now the Chairman of both ASCOJA and ASJA International.  He sought the members’ all out support and cooperation as PHILFEJA performs its new responsibilities.  He also noted that this will be the last time PHILFEJA can occupy this position of leadership in ASCOJA, since its chairmanship rotates around all member countries, which now include all 10-member states of ASEAN.  The ASCOJA Chairman normally holds office for two years.

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PHILFEJA President Calls on JAV and JAGAM (Nov 25, 2014)

 

PHILFEJA President Philip Sanvictores recently called on officials of the Japan Alumni of Vietnam (JAV) and the Japan Alumni Graduates’ Association of Malaysia (JAGAM), at the sidelines of a business trip to Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur.

On November 22, 2014, he met with Dr. Ngo Minh Thuy, JAV President and Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh, immediate past President of JAV at the JAV office within the sprawling Vietnam National University.  Also attending the meeting were Dr. Phang Trung Nghia (General-Secretary), and Ms. Nguyen Huyen Trang (Vice General Secretary).  They discussed various matters concerning ongoing plans for the ASCOJA 2015 conference which PHILFEJA is organizing.  Dr. Binh and Dr. Thuy shared valuable insights on their experiences when they hosted the 20th ASCOJA Conference in Hanoi in 2013.

The following Monday, November 24, Mr. Sanvictores met with Dr. Ooi Chee Kong and Dr. Goh Nge Seung at the Marriott Putrajaya Hotel, also to discuss the status of preparations for the 21st ASCOJA Conference to be held in Manila in late 2015.  Dr. Ooi pledged the full support of JAGAM and revealed plans of accelerating the 22nd ASCOJA Conference to 2016 (instead of 2017) which it will be hosting.  Dr. Ooi also suggested that Mr. Sanvictores call for a meeting of the ASCOJA Governors soonest to thresh out the many outstanding issues relating to the 2015 conference, ASCOJA projects and programs with ASJA International and other matters.

 


PHILFEJA Officers

THE PHILIPPINE FEDERATION OF JAPAN ALUMNI

Board of Trustees

DOMINGO GO PHOTO

Domingo C. Go
President
PHILFEJA
President, Association of Philippine Private Alumni of Japanese Universities (APPAJU)

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Philip B. Sanvictores
Vice-President
PHILFEJA
President, Samahan ng mga Pilipinong Nag-aral at Nanirahan sa Nippon (SAPILNIP)

Nappy L. Navarra
Treasurer
PHILFEJA
President, Philippine Association of Japanese Government Scholars, PHILAJAMES, Inc.

Junelyn A. Pagunsan
Trustee
PHILFEJA
President, JICA Alumni Association of the Philippines (JAAP)

Cynthia M. Reyes
Trustee
PHILFEJA
President , Philippine Cultural and Technical Association of Returned Overseas Scholars (PHILCULTAROS)

 

Cecilia P. Tolentino
Corporate-Secretary
PHILFEJA
Association of Philippine Private Alumni of Japanese Universities (APPAJU)


PHILFEJA President Calls on ASJA Tokyo (Oct 30, 2014)

Asja TokyoPHILFEJA President Philip B. Sanvictores called on ASJA International on 29 October 2014 at its main office in Shinjuku, Tokyo.   Secretary-General Jiro Sato, Mr. Takumi Iwamoto, Ms. Chikako Hagihara met Mr. Sanvictores and his wife, Patricia Maribel.  They discussed various matters related to the 2015 ASCOJA Conference as well as the next ASJA Board meeting to be held in Tokyo on March 27, 2015.  They however dwelt heavily on the ASJA proposal to develop and maintain a new ASCOJA online communication platform, which is being proposed for inclusion in the FY2015 budget of ASJA.

While supportive of the idea, Mr. Sanvictores said he needs to officially refer the matter to the ASCOJA Board of Governors.  In this regard, he said it may be necessary to call a special meeting on this matter.  ASJA too, would need to be part of the said meeting, he said.


PHILFEJA holds Benjie Laurel Memorial during its General Members Assembly (Oct 11, 2014)

The Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) held a Memorial Service for its late President Benjamin “Benjie” C. Laurel during the PHILFEJA General Members Assembly held on October 11, 2014 at the Dusit Thani Manila.

The meeting started with the recognition of officers and representatives of the various PHILFEJA Chapter Associations, Dir. Tatsuo Kitagawa of the Japan Information and Cultural Center (JICC), Amb. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Sanvictores representing the Philippines-Japan Society and OMNI Ventures (the group of wartime Filipino students to Japan known as the Nampo Tokubetsu Ryugakusei 南方特別留学生), Messrs. Jimmy Ng and Freddie Chia of the Japan University Graduates Association of Singapore (JUGAS) who came from Singapore to attend the Memorial, and members of the Laurel family, notably Ms. Auring Montano and Mr. Jingjong Laurel, son of Benjie Laurel and his wife Cristalle.

The first order of business was the induction of Mr. Philip Sanvictores as President of PHILFEJA, succeeding the late Benjie Laurel and who will serve the latter’s unexpired term until the end of fiscal year 2015 (i.e., March 31, 2016).

Mr. Philip Sanvictores then shared the eulogy he read during the necrological rites for Mr. Laurel during his wake as a tribute to his “senpai” and predecessor.  This was followed by speeches in memory of the departed PHILFEJA President by: Amb. Pete Firmalino, former Consul General of the Philippine Consulate in Kobe; Dr. Lydia Tansinsin of PHILAJAMES, Ms. Tina Francisco, past President of PHILCULTAROS, Mr. Rene Guatlo of SAPILNIP, Prof. Kenjiro Ogata of the PIJLC-NCF, and Mr. Jimmy Ng of JUGAS.  Finally, the eulogy given by Amb. Benjamin F. Sanvictores during the necrological service was read, where he reminisced about his long association with Benjie-san in the various PJS organizations since the mid-70s.

PHILFEJA President Philip Sanvictores then presented a Plaque of Recognition in honor of Mr. Benjie Laurel to Ms. Auring Montano and Mr. and Mrs. Jingjong Laurel, for his lifetime advocacy and leadership in strengthening relations between Filipinos, Japanese and peoples of ASEAN.

In closing, Gov. Jose C. Laurel, elder brother of the late Benjie delivered a response on behalf of the Laurel Family, expressing gratitude for the honor and recognition given to his late brother.

Merienda Cena was served upon adjournment of the meeting.


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