ON July 26, 2025, Ambassador Endo Kazuya hosted the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme Fellowship Reception at the ambassador’s residence in Makati City.
This year’s event welcomed 62 Filipino JET participants — 59 Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) and three Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs) — as well as 23 representatives from the JET Alumni Association (Jetaa), whose ongoing efforts continue to strengthen cultural ties between Japan and the Philippines.
FELLOWSHIP RECEPTION Filipino JET participants and JET Alumni Association representatives gathered at the ambassador’s residence. PHOTO FROM THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN
Distinguished guests included CHED Chairman Shirley Agrupis, J.CLAIR Singapore Executive Director Takano Kazuki, and representatives from the DMW and DFA. They shared well-wishes and words of encouragement to the new JETs.
Returnee Eliezer Evangelista delivered an inspiring message, while Nathaniel Capinpin represented the 39th batch and shared the group’s excitement. In his message, Ambassador Endo called the Filipino JETs’ journeys “testaments to the promise of our growing cultural exchanges,” noting how their energy and warmth strengthened Japan–Philippines ties.
To prepare participants, the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), in partnership with Jetaa, held a virtual pre-departure orientation and Nihongo lesson on June 28 to equip the ALTs and CIRs with essential knowledge on Japanese culture and society.
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