The Philippine Embassy in Japan celebrated the 106th Philippine Independence day last June 11, 2004.

In attendance were foreign dignitaries and Japanese businessman, many of which were from the maritime sector.

Representing the JSU were vice-president Kazuo Kataoka; director general of the International Seafarers Bureau, Seiichi Hirayama; director of the International Affairs & Seafarers’ Section, Hideo Ikeda; and ISS Vincent Higoy.

Shown in the picture above are: (from Left to Right) Hideo Ikeda, Seiichi Hirayama, Kazuo Kataoka, and Philippine Embassy in Japan Labor Attache, Reynaldo Regalado.

Thanks to Vincent P. Higoy, JSU International Service Staff for the information and photo provided.