September3,2008 , Hilton Tokyo , Shinjuku , Tokyo
Reported by Precy M. Akahori
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A “Kick-Off Banquet for the Global Peace Festival-Japan 2008,” was held last September3,2008 from 6pm to 10 pm at Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku with Dr. Hyun Jin Moon as the keynote speaker for the attending Ambassadors and Diplomats. The Philippine Delegates to the said event include officials from the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo namely the Labor Attaché Mr. Danilo Cruz. the Welfare Officer Ms. Luz Talento and the Armed Forces and Defense Attaché Col. Danilo Estropia. Also present in the event is Mrs. Angelita Obara- FJMGP President and current co Chairperson of the GPF Japan Filipino Community National Steering Committee and FJMGP General Secretary Mrs. Priscila Akahori.
The delegation from the Philippine Embassy was surprised how big and powerful the GPF event is ; more so knowing that it all started in the Philippines . They have acknowledged their willingness to support the coming GPF Japan on Nov. 15, 2008 with the Labor Attaché Mr Cruz saying- “I am very happy to support the November GPF event in Tokyo” to one of the chairman.
The Defense Attaché Col. Estropia recognizes the works of Universal Peace Federation comparing them to Jaycees and Rotary Club but in bigger scope. He talked to one of the GPF Executive Committee Member Mr. Koji Matsuda about the present situation in Mindanao where war is on going .He even described how they fight behind the banana fields when he was assigned in that area. He is a man of action and most probably the one who can really actualize the mission of GPF.
After the event , while walking at the lobby, the attention of the Philippine Delegation was called by Mr. Shigenari Kato, the Secretary General of Universal Peace Federation. He was very glad that delegates from the Philippine Embassy attended that night (it was a first time ever he said).He is grateful that thru FJMGP we can inform and involve the Filipino community in Japan in preparation for the GPF Japan 2008 in November.
The very gentleman Col. Estropio gave us a ride from the venue to the station using the Embassy car and invited us to visit his office next time we visit the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo .
My dearest FJMGP members : ”I hope to represent your burning hearts and spirits. Thanks everyone for your efforts, our challenge had just begun. Let’s show to our second motherland that we have the power, love and spirits to do substantial for this nation. Let’s mobilize with happy and grateful hearts.Stay fit in mind and body.” Angie Obara(FJMGP president)
Reminder:
Global Peace Festival Japan 2008
Kick Off Event for the Filipino Community
Date : September 13, 2008
Time: 1:45- 4:00
Place : Shinjuku Bunka Center
For more information please contact fjmgp@yahoo.com
Performing Artists from the Filipino Community are coming to grace the event. Everyone is invited please bring all your Filipino Contacts!
If you want to help in the preparation please arrive at 1pm.
