Expats & Diplomats
JPEPA Batch 17 starts Japanese language training

The 17th batch of Filipino nurse and certified careworker candidates under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) has officially begun their Preparatory Japanese Language Training.

In the opening ceremony, Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo expressed his gratitude to the candidates for choosing Japan as the destination for their future aspirations. He added that Japan would be greatly honored to experience the warmth, professionalism, and support Filipino healthcare workers bring to their roles.

(Clockwise from top left), Felicitas Bay of the Department of Migrant Workers, Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo, Mitzi Samson-Endriano of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Suzuki Ben of the Japan Foundation Manila, President Philip Sanvictores of the Nihongo Center Foundation Inc., and Managing Director Yoshikazu Kataoka of the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services. PHOTO FROM EMBASSY OF JAPAN