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On the Road to
POLO -OWWA and PCCC’s Leadership Training Seminar in Mt. Rokko Can you imagine Summers without the shrill of “cicadas“? Known as “semi“ in
photo credits: Mr. July Bartiquin, PCCC Auditor
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Japanese or “kuliglig“ in Filipino, these insects, that are often mistakenly referred to as crickets could be annoying for many because of the endless sound they produce. In Japan, the shrill depend on its type, whether they are “min min semi “ or “the tsuku tsuku boshi”. In the Philippines, some years ago, a mysterious sound was said to have been heard in Mt. Makiling, and others thought those were elves or something else. A scientist proved later that it wasn’t a ghost but a “kuliglig“ that made the sound of “hi hi hi” so it was named “the laughing kuliglig”. When we went
up to Mt. Rokko by cable car for a Leadership Training Seminar on July 17-18, I was expecting to hear some mountain cicadas, but there weren’t any around yet as the place was still pleasantly cool, like Baguio. The Philippine Community Coordinating Council in joint action with the Philippine Overseas Labor Office ( POLO) Osaka headed by Labor Attache Elizabeth Marie Raquel Estrada and the
from Hyogo, Shiga, Nara, as well as individuals interested in forming new communities. Consul-General Voltaire D. Mauricio and Deputy Consul General Melchor P. Lalunio of the Philcongen in Osaka were the guests of honor. DCG Lalunio gave an inspirational message to the participants on the importance of leadership and developing the identity of one’s group. He reiterated the importance of building trust and forging loyalty in the group. He advised leaders to avoid the so-called “Rashomon effect“ where an event is given different or contradictory interpretations by the members involved.
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, represented by Welfare Officer, Ms. Pilipina Clemente Dino organized the 2 day seminar from July 17-18 at Corres Resort. It was attended by representatives of Filipino Communities in Kansai
The three resource speakers were Ms. Pilipina Clemente Dino on the topic “Interpersonal Skills“ and how it can enable leaders to foster meaningful relationships with their teams, motivate members, navigate setbacks and address the root cause of poor performance. Mr.
July - August 2022
