BISU, Japan Aoike Academy Launch Nihongo Program in Bohol

Boholanos who are 18 to 25 years old and interested to learn Japanese language can now enroll in a Japanese language program for free.

This after the Bohol Island State University (BISU) in partnership with the Aoike Academy of Japan launched “Nihongo For Me,” a Japanese Language Program.

BISU President Dr. Regucivilla Pobar and Aoike Academy President and owner Mr. Hiroki Aoike led the launching together with BISU and Aoike Academy administration and deans on April 1, 2019 at the BISU Main Campus, this city.

Together with the launching was also the blessing of the new Aoike classroom located at the second floor of the College of Business, Arts and Sciences (CBAS) building, where the Japanese language classes will be held.

The Aoike Academy constructed the classroom and provided the needed equipment for the program, while the BISU provided the space for the classroom, as their counterpart.

During the program, Pobar thanked the Aoike Academy for selecting BISU as their partner for this program and expressed hope for more collaboration.

“I know this is just the beginning of more partnerships, so we have to grab this chance for this is a prelude to greater opportunities abroad,” Pobar said.

In response, Aoike also expressed his gratitude to the BISU president and all the faculty and staff for the opportunity to introduce the Nihongo For Me program which he said is an introductory program for those who want to study Japanese language.

“Upon finishing this program with high honors, students will be given the opportunity to study further and eventually have the opportunity to work in Japan,” Aoike assured.

Mary Therese Mepieza, Quennie Lyn Ancog, Gresille Cahayag, Leizl Baguhin, Velle Claudette Alegarbes, Angelica Diaz and Gwen Nacorda received their certificate of admission and recognition during the program as seven of the 10 first batches who will undergo the 2 months intensive language training that will start on April 8.

The “Nihongo For Me” Japanese language program is an extension activity under the CBAS under its dean, Dr. Aida Casas and with Dr. Allan Paul Sandigan as the focal person.

Dr. Anthony Damalerio, representing Gov. Edgar Chatto said that this first ever Japanese language program in Bohol will go a long way in helping the province with regards to the tourism industry.

“Japanese tourist forms part of the top 5 tourist arrivals in the province of Bohol. We cater to Koreans, Chinese, Japanese, Europeans and the American tourists,” Damalerio bared.

Interested applicants of this program may visit the CBAS office at the BISU Main Campus or may call (38) 422-8390 for more details of the program. (ecb/PIA7-Bohol)