By PR | 07:39 AM December 19, 2024
Tagbilaran City College (TCC), in partnership with the Tagbilaran City Government and Aoike Academy – Japan, celebrated the completion of its first batch of participants in the Japanese Language Program on December 5, 2024.
The activity was a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing global competencies. It featured 105 hours of intensive training led by Japanese instructors Marie Nobis Sensei, Yamato San, Yum San, and Mika San, equipping participants with basic language proficiency and cultural understanding.
Spearheaded by TCC’s Community Extension and Internationalization Coordinator, Mrs. Dorothy Lopena, the program reflects the city’s commitment to internationalization and cultural exchange. The success of the initiative was made possible through the support of Aoike Academy President Hiroki Aoike, Philippine Principal Clyde Malon, TCC President Dr. Del Mark Cagatin, and Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap.
Mayor Yap commended the graduates, emphasizing the city’s dedication to preparing globally competitive citizens. “This program bridges cultures and opens doors to global opportunities. We are proud of our graduates for taking this vital step,” she said.
The second batch of the Japanese Language Program is set to begin in February 2025, underscoring the city’s vision of providing transformative educational opportunities. This initiative strengthens Tagbilaran’s role in fostering international collaboration and cultural understanding.
