Philippine Embassy - Tokyo, Japan

Filipino Student Wins International Essay Tilt

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:46:54 +0000

Filipino graduate student Chiden Balmes won the Prize of Excellence for the Japan Foreign Trade Council Inc. (JFTC) Essay Competition 2011. Balmes was among the top two entries from 186 submissions from 43 countries who joined the essay competition with the theme “Vision for a New Japan after 3.11.” At the awarding ceremonies held last 06 ...[ read the rest ]

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo Receives Donation Pledge from City of Kitakyushu

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:30:36 +0000

On 25 January 2012, Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez welcomed officials from the City of Kitakyushu who presented the City’s pledge of ¥1 million in cash (approximately P543 Thousand) as humanitarian assistance for those affected by Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines. Ambassador Lopez met with Mr. Satoshi Maruyama, Chief Executive Officer of the Kitakyushu City Promotion Headquarters ...[ read the rest ]

Sumitomo Gives JPY10M For Sendong Victims

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:23:32 +0000

Sumitomo Corporation & Sumitomo Corporation Asia Pte. Ltd. recently donated JPY10 million to assist relief and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Typhoon “Sendong” (International Name: Washi) which hit the southern part of the Philippines last December. The donation, coursed through the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, will be turned over to proper authorities in the Philippines. Sumitomo ...[ read the rest ]

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo Donates to Typhoon Sendong Victims

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:55:32 +0000

The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo recently donated One Hundred Thousand Pesos in cash as humanitarian assistance for those affected by Typhoon Sendong in the Philippines. The donation was coursed through the Sagip Kapamilya Program of ABS CBN Foundation, Inc. The Embassy was represented by Mr. Ricardo J. Yambao, Finance Officer, and Ms. Ma. Theresa F. Albano, ...[ read the rest ]

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo Receives Donation Pledge from Fukuoka City

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:22:33 +0000

On 10 January 2012, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo welcomed officials from Fukuoka City who presented the City’s pledge of ¥1 million in cash (approximately P560 Thousand) as humanitarian assistance for those affected by Typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) in the Philippines. Ambassador Lopez met with Mr. Tomomi Ariyoshi, Executive Director of the Tokyo Representative Office ...[ read the rest ]

Philippine Embassy in Tokyo Receives Donation Pledge from AEON Co. Ltd.

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:05:24 +0000

On 27 December 2011, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo welcomed officials from AEON Co. Ltd and affiliated companies who will donate ¥5 million in cash (approximately P2.8 million) as humanitarian assistance for those affected by Typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) in the Philippines. Along with some Embassy officials, Chargé d’affaires, a.i. Gina Jamoralin met with Ms. ...[ read the rest ]

Proclamation No. 303 Declaring a State of National Calamity

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:08:15 +0000

MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 303 DECLARING A STATE OF NATIONAL CALAMITY WHEREAS, the devastating rains and floods caused by, typhoon “Sendong” (international codename: Washi) have brought death, destruction, and incalculable damage to the lives and properties of Filipinos; WHEREAS, due to the severe gravity of the damage, particularly in Regions VII, IX, ...[ read the rest ]

Christmas Message of Secretary Albert F. Del Rosario

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:28:28 +0000

Christmas is a time to pause, reflect, and refocus on the true essentials of life. It is a place we all seek to go back to and recapture childhood’s magic and the bounty of everyday miracles. Christmas allows us to remember – the birth of Christ with its message of love and hope, the journey of ...[ read the rest ]

Advisory on Disaster Relief Efforts in the wake of Typhoon Sendong (International Name: Washi)

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:11:40 +0000

The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo wishes to inform the public that voluntary cash donations for the victims of Typhoon Sendong (international name: Washi) may be remitted to the bank accounts listed below: National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Account No. 0435-021927-130 Account Name: NDRRMC Donated Funds Swift Code: DBPHPMM Account# 36002016 Focal Person: Ms. Rufina ...[ read the rest ]

Filipino Student Tops International Essay Contest

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:22:44 +0000

Twenty-year old Dan Erwin Cruz Bagaporo, a senior Nursing student of the University of Sto. Tomas, won the top prize in the youth category of the Goi Peace Foundation and UNESCO-sponsored International Essay Contest for Young People at awarding ceremonies held on 19 November 2011 in Tokyo. Bagaporo was given the Ministry of Education award as ...[ read the rest ]

Philippines Marks Hand-Over of ASEAN Chairmanship to Cambodia with a Christmas Luncheon for ASEAN Ambassadors and Mesdames

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:37:31 +0000

8 December – H.E. Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez, Philippine Ambassador to Japan and currently Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Tokyo (ACT), composed of ten (10) ASEAN Ambassadors, handed over today the ACT chairmanship to H.E. Hor Monirath, Ambassador of Cambodia, for the term , January-June 2012. Today’s meeting of ASEAN Ambassadors at the Philippine ...[ read the rest ]

OAV Registration Resumes in Tokyo

admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:04:17 +0000

On 2 November 2011, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo again opened its doors to Filipino nationals who wish to register as Overseas Absentee Voters for the May 2013 Senatorial and Party List Representatives Elections. Within the first hour, a group of six applicants coming from different areas within the Embassy’s consular jurisdiction enthusiastically filled up ...[ read the rest ]