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| 2/1/2010 |
| By |
| Evangelina G. Lawas, Ces. Elig |
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| Welcome! |
| Message |
The ASEAN-Japan Friendship Programme that has been started in 1984 by the then Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone has been through five (5) phases and in 2007 renamed Training of Young Leaders. The duration was reduced from one (1) month exposure to Japan into eighteen (18) days full training. But whatever name you call it, and for how long one stays in Japan, still the Japan fever and the friendship is still in the air no matter how many years had passed, no one can deny that a sparkle can be seen in our eyes every time someone mentions about the Japan experience.
Many members are abroad, some are already dead and others are now occupying high positions either in the government and private sectors or have businesses of their own.
Japan has been successful in influencing our personal and professional life and even some of our hobbies and sports.
We need to continue to be as one family, keeping in mind that we are just one of the selected and lucky few who were given the privilege and the chance to be exposed to its people, culture, tradition, economy and simply its place.
This website was designed solely for the members of the Philippine ASEAN-Japan Friendship Association for the 21st Century, Inc and now extending the invitation to the past participants of the Training of Young Leaders who is also a part of the JAPAN's family.
Any noble suggestion, constructive comments or productive and related featured articles you may want to contribute are most welcomed !
My warm personal regards to all !
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| Date Reported |
| 3/6/2011 |
| Reporter |
| Rosalinda A. Villano |
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| New Sets of PAJAFA-21 Board of Trustees Elected |
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In the recently held Grand Reunion and Election of the past participants of the Friendship Programme and Training of Young Leaders Programme at the Kaban Ng Hiyas, Mandaluyong City Hall compound,on February 26, 2011, the following were elected as members of the Board of Trustees (top nine):
1. Evangelina G. Lawas - President
2. Brix Igcasenza – Auditor
3. Mayor Loreto Yu - Vice President, Internal
4. Ma. Paulina D. Pascual - Treasurer
5. Edwin R. Tadiosa – Vice President, External
6. Elizabeth E. Baybayan – Coordinator for Luzon
7. Rosalinda A. Villano - PRO
8. Marlon Baso – Board of Trustees
9. Maribel Blanco - tie on the ninth place
10. Criselda De Dios – tie on the 9th place - Secretary
Each will serve for one year, with Ms. De Dios as the first to serve.
Appointed as Coordinator are the following:
Luzon Area – Elizabeth E. Baybayan and Nico Garcia
Visayas Area – Romel Amihan
Mindanao Area – Dr. Filipinas Ricamora-Rojo
A Team-Building/ Planning Workshop will be held on March 12-13, 2011 to map out projects and activities for the next two years.
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| Date Reported |
| 3/6/2011 |
| Reporter |
| Evangelina G. Lawas |
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| Teleconferencing: An Effective Way of Communicating |
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On January 11, 2011, the 4th teleconferencing was held in JICA conference room, Makati City. It was simultaneously held in other countries with the presence of representatives from JICA Tokyo (in Tokyo, Japan itself) and alumni officers/members from Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Philippines and Myanmar. Vietnam and Laos PDR were not able to join the said activity.
Topics discussed were the: 1) Outcome of the Regional Leaders Forum held in Siem Reap, Cambodia in October, 2010, which got very good feedbacks from the participants because they were very organized and treated well; 2) The next Executive Council Meeting in Thailand; 3) The status of NEXT Project – which means N=Nature; E= Expertise; T=Technology Exchange. Each respective alumni association shared their projects about environment in their country on what they have done so far in regard to protecting and preserving mother nature.. PAJAFA-21 shared the tree planting of bamboo seedlings along the river banks of Floridablanca, Pampanga last October 2, 2010. This is to prevent soil erosion and floods in the future.
The two (2) hour teleconferencing is being sponsored by each JICA offices in the different countries where there is an alumni association. This is being conducted four (4) times a year.
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| Date Reported |
| 3/6/2011 |
| Reporter |
| Dr. Joey Lateo and Dr. Pam |
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| Stike a Pin, Win A Friend |
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Members of the Philippine ASEAN-Japan Friendship Association for the 21st Century gathered once again last January 29, 2011 at the Paeng’s Bowling Lane, Robinson’s Place Manila, for the 2011 PAJAFA – 21 Bowling Tournament. The theme for this year’s competition was “Strike a Pin, Win a Friend!”
Participants from as far as Pampanga started arriving at half past 1:00 PM to register and warm-up. Even the members’ family and friends tagged along to watch and join the event. At 2:00 PM, Dr. Joey Lateo, Jr. (ASEAN Student Component Batch 1993), the organizer, cued Mrs. Evangelina Lawas, President of PAJAFA-21, to lead the ceremonial throwing of the bowling ball. This heralded the start of the games among pros and beginners alike. Brix Igcasenza (ASEAN Component, Public Utilities Group Batch 2000) gladly obliged to take photos of all the members in action. Bottled mineral water was provided to all players to quench their thirst, and during the break, everyone was treated to hefty servings of Magoo’s Pizza bought right inside the bowling place.
A total of 20 games were played. Some got strikes, others spares, while others simply succumb to the pressure and hardly hit any pins. After the scores were tallied, Brix Igcansenza came out at Third Place, with a final score of 113. Second Placer was Dr. Josefina Pamela Olalde (TPYL Health and Medical Group Batch 2009) with a final score of 124. The champion of the tournament was no other than Dr. Joey Lateo, Jr., with a final score of 133. Mrs. Lawas, assisted by Mr. Edwin Tadiosa (ASEAN Component, Environment Group Batch 2006), awarded the individual medals to each winner. After photo-ops and reluctant goodbyes, the members parted ways, anticipating next year’s bowling event where old friendships will once again be rekindled and new ones forged.
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