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Philippines

Cabanatuan / Angeles / Subic

Sightseeing, plus one.

Time spent together, moving together. Stepping into a world ordinary travel never reaches. Set in Cabanatuan, a major city in central Luzon about 1.5 to 2 hours by car from Clark Airport, we build exchange and shared experiences close to everyday local life.

Program

What we will do

01

School visit

A visit to Cabanatuan East Central School to spend time with around 100 children, through play and conversation.

02

Randoseru and school supplies

With the support of NPO JIYU, randoseru backpacks and school supplies collected across Japan are delivered to local children.

03

Picture books

Koji Abe reads picture books aloud and donates 30 of them, enjoying the stories together with the children.

04

Music exchange

Centered on piano by Circus Tanaka, time to enjoy music together with the children and local people.

05

Cultural Exchange

A cultural exchange session with participants from Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Philippines. Through a panel discussion, group conversations and dinner, we talk about each other's countries and cultures.

06

Loving Angels

Together with the Nueva Ecija Loving Angels Foundation, an exchange event with people with disabilities and their families, delivering about 50 “Boxes of Love” with diapers, milk, medicine and other essentials.

07

BBQ and free time

The trip ends at Subic Beach. Gathered around a BBQ with the sea in view, participants who spent the past days together take it slow.

Schedule

Day by day

All times are local. The program is subject to change.

Tue, Nov 3

Clark → Cabanatuan

  • 15:35
    Arrive at Clark AirportParticipants from Korea, Taiwan and Manila join here
  • After arrival
    Everyone travels to Cabanatuan by bus
  • Around 17:30
    Arrive at the hotel in Cabanatuan
  • Unpacking and sorting the randoseruEach participant from Japan brought randoseru in their own luggage; we unpack and sort them together. Ready for the school visit the next day
  • Dinner
    A first meal together at a local restaurant
Wed, Nov 4

Cabanatuan

  • 09:00
    School visit (Cabanatuan East Central School)Playing, picture books and music with the children, and delivering randoseru and gifts
  • 11:00
    End of school visit, break
  • 15:00
    Cultural exchange event with local peopleFollowed by dinner and free networking at the same venue (about 4 hours in total)
Main program

Cultural exchange event Cultural Exchange & Human Connections

Wed, Nov 4, 15:00–19:00 | Cabanatuan City Training Center (across City Hall)

  • 15:00
    Arrival and networkingWelcome coffee, cultural exhibits and informal introductions
  • 15:30
    Opening and welcomeMCs: Ceska and Neil. Opening remarks by Shun Mukainaka and welcome remarks from the Philippine side
  • 15:40
    Panel discussion"Connecting Across Cultures" with speakers from Japan and the Philippines
  • 16:05
    Group exchangeAround 60 participants in small groups, talking about friendship, culture, travel and community
  • 16:45
    Group sharingOne-minute highlights from each group
  • 17:00
    Dinner and free networkingWith The Asian Hub videos, highlights from the Taiwan gathering, piano and local performances
Thu, Nov 5

Cabanatuan → Angeles

  • 09:00
    Joint event with the Loving Angels FoundationDelivering about 50 care boxes of diapers, milk, medicine and other essentials to people with disabilities and their families. Venue: Padre Crisostomo Gym
  • 11:00
    End of the event
  • Around noon
    Move to Angeles
  • Afternoon
    Arrive at the hotel in AngelesFree time until dinner, for souvenirs and a rest
  • 18:00
    Closing party for participantsAt a restaurant in a historic residence, looking back on the days spent together
Fri, Nov 6

Angeles → Subic Beach

  • 10:00
    Leave the hotel for Subic Beach
  • 12:00
    BBQ by the seaA relaxed toast on the beach to close the trip
  • Evening
    Back to Angeles for a free evening

Local Partners

Partners on the ground

Leah Molina

English teacher

Leo Neil Navarretto

CPA / ADP Inc.

Francesca Rivera

English educator / Host / Model

Supporters from Japan

Who is helping from Japan

Koji Abe

Comedian / TV personality

Circus Tanaka

Pianist / Instructor

NPO JIYU

Education support (donated randoseru & school supplies)

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How to take part

If you are considering joining, please reach out through the individual member form. Inquiries about sponsorship and corporate membership are welcome too.

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