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| LAOAG Vice Mayor Rey Carlos Fariñas is the only legislator of Ilocos Norte that joined the National Movement of Young Legislators (NMYL) trip to Sennan City, Osaka, Japan from May 7-11, 2024. Fariñas had the chance to propose for partnerships with the international agencies on their possible projects that might be feasible for the City of Laoag for adaptation. On the first day, they discussed the roles of embassies and consulates in the foreign countries and the styles on diplomacy, constitution and laws as presented by Voltaire Mauricio. After which, the group visited the Osaka Prefectural Government and discussed the Osaka Expo 2025. The second day featured the discussion on data science and other topics from Japan for the Philippine Tech Leap represented by Professor Renzo Tan. Professor Neriza Sato, meanwhile, discussed the possible areas of engagement with Filipino-Japanese Community since she has been part of the Philippine Community Coordinating Council in Japan. The group also visited the Nara Institute of Science and Technology, several cultural sites including the Fushimi Inari and the Kiyumizu Dera. During the last day, the group met Sennan Mayor Yuma Yamamoto, along with the city council members. Mayor Yamamoto is the youngest mayor in Japan. They discussed the strategies of the local government of Japan, especially on the challenges caused by generational gaps and other differences. Lastly, the group also visited the Rose Garden in Sennan City. (Photo courtesy of the Laoag City Vice Mayor’s Office) |
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Laoag vice mayor’s NMYL trip to Japan
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