Welcome to the JICA Alumni of the Philippines (JAAP)! Mabuhay!
Our alumni association connects all former JICA trainees and scholars to each other from the Philippines and to other parts of the world. There are many events, activities, and programs that take place throughout the year which supports the different interests of our members and community.
JICA Alumni Association of the Philippines, Inc. (JAAP) is the official alumni association of the former trainees, grantees and scholars of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Trainings and Programs. It was reorganized in 2013 for the unification of the three alumni associations under JICA:
- Philippine-Japan Fellows Associations (PHILFAJA) – an association of scholars of fellowships and trainings under various JICA programs and its 50-year corporate life had expired
- Philippine-ASEAN-Japan Fellows Associations for the 21st Century, Inc. (PAJAFA-21)
- Japan Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
Its main objective is to strengthen the relationship among the Filipino JICA scholars, the Japanese government, and other JICA scholars from other countries through various development-oriented projects and activities.
JAAP is one of the affiliate organizations of the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA). PHILFEJA is the umbrella organization representing various sectors of the Japan alumni community of the Philippines. To know more about PHILFEJA, check out this link: http://www.philippinesjapansociety.com/philfeja-membership/
Also, JAAP has been recognized as the principal Philippine counterpart organization for ASEAN-JAPAN Friendship Association for the 21st Century (AJAFA-21). AJAFA-21 is an organization composed of JICA alumni association of the ASEAN member countries and Japan. It was established in Jakarta, Indonesia in 1988. Two of the major official activities of AJAFA-21 are the Executive Council Meeting (ECM) and Regional Leaders Forum (RLF).
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Board Members for 2019-2021
President: Junelyn A. Pagunsan
Vice Presidents:
-Internal Affairs: Osric Primo Bern A. Quibot
-External Affairs: Angelito L. Bañares
Secretary: Lorenzo S. Hipolito, Jr.
Treasurer: Philip John B. Moreno
Auditor: Ronald V. Uriate
Public Relations Officers Private Office: Portia Z. Vitug
Government Office: Christie L. Alvarez
Sector Representatives Young Leaders: Filip P. Cañas
JDS: Raul C. Vibal, Jr.
Group and Region Focus Training: Francis Mark A. Quimba
Members:
-Joseph G. Progatorio
-Joseph Albert Niño M. Bulan
-Ronnie O. Serfa Juan (28 Feb. 2019 – 13 Feb. 2020)
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Past Officers
OUR MISSION
Driven by a shared identity as alumni of JICA training programs, JAAP gathers and unites all alumni members to mobilize, share and develop their expertise in support of JICA’s development thrusts.
OUR VISION
By 2030, JAAP is a dynamic alumni association contributing towards inclusive and sustainable development.
Join the JICA Alumni Association of the Philippines today and be part of the dynamic network of more than 2000 alumni members. Our active members get special benefits and privileges. Also, they stay updated with the latest news, events and activities of the association and JICA Philippines.
To know more about the Membership Fee and Annual Dues, you can send us an email at japagunsan@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you in our future events/activities. In case that you can’t join us, we highly appreciate your time for dropping by and we love to hear from you especially your ideas and suggestions. Feel free to contact us.
Apply to be a JAAP Member
Please download the Alumni Application/Update Form and send it to the JAAP at japagunsan@gmail.com.
Downloadable Forms:
- JAAP Membership Form – please contact us at japagunsan@gmail.com
- JAAP Update Form – please contact us at japagunsan@gmail.com
Be a Volunteer!
Volunteering can be a great way for you to share your knowledge and experiences from JICA Training or Scholarship, meet new friends, gain valuable skills, expand your network, advance your career and even makes you feel happier by making a difference in the lives of other persons. Also, it is an excellent way to stay connected with your co-trainee or scholar, JAAP and JICA. We look forward to connecting you to an opportunity that is most memorable and meaningful to you.
As a former JICA Trainee or Scholar, you can share your extraordinary knowledge, expertise and connections as a speaker or resource person or lend a hand in any of our events, programs and activities.
Also, your participation counts from supporting our events/activities by attending them (and having fun and laughter) or by being part of the organizing committee. Any assistance or time you share is highly appreciated. If you wanted to express your interest in helping us, please don’t hesitate to email at japagunsan@gmail.com. Maraming Salamat for all the support and assistance that you have provided us before and in the future.
News & Events
This section is a collection of events, opportunities, and news of interest to JAAP Members and former JICA Trainees/Scholars.
Upcoming Events/Programs
Latest News
Get Connected with Us
We encourage all our alumni to share their journey and experiences as former JICA trainees/scholars and join the dynamic JAAP network around the world.
- Share Your Story and Impact as former JICA Trainee or Scholar
Tell us about your experiences during and after your JICA Training or study in Japan or how your experiences and learnings from these trainings or study in Japan impacted your life, community and our country.
If you post about your experiences on social media, use the JAAP hashtag (#JICAJAAP) for a chance to be features on this website and on our social media channels. You can find us on Facebook and Twitter.
Are you a JAAP Member or a former JICA Trainee/Scholar or someone whose life was impacted by this member or former JICA Trainee/Scholar in some way? Let us know how he/she or they made a difference in your life or in your community by filling out the survey below:
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No matter how big or small your contribution, it can make a difference in the lives of other person or in a community…
We highly appreciate any donation or monetary gifts that you can share with JICA Alumni Association of the Philippines. When you fundraise or donate, any amount you share goes directly to the bank account of the association. Please note that we only accept donations through bank transfer and online channels.
For more information and instructions, please email us at japagunsan@gmail.com.
Contact Us
You can contact the JICA Alumni Association of the Philippines, Inc. using the form below:
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Contact Information
40th floor, JICA Philippines, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza,
Ayala Avenue, Makati City Philippines
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