PHILIPPINES-JAPAN SOCIETY

The Philippines-Japan Friendship Foundation, Inc., a non-stock, non-profit organization was established on July 08, 1974 upon receipt of a donation of one million U.S. Dollars from the Government of Japan, as a result of the recovery of Lt. Hiroo Onoda from the jungles of Lubang Island where he stood his ground for thirty (30) years despite the end of the Pacific War... The Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc. (PHILJEC) formerly known as the Philippine National Committee for Economic Cooperation with Japan, was established in November 16, 1973 to promote, strengthen and expand trade, economic, scientific technological advancements, exchange assistance to business endeavors in both the Philippines and Japan. It was designed to be a forum for private sector dialogue and the exchange of ideas geared towards the enhancement of Philippines-Japan relations.

Also known as: Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc., Philippines-Japan Friendship Foundation, Inc., Philippines-Japan Ladies Association, Inc., Philippines-Japan Society, Inc., The Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc., The Philippines-Japan Friendship Foundation, Inc.

Registration numbers: 63006 (W)