The Philippines welcomed a new group of 62 Filipino JET participants, including Assistant Language Teachers and Coordinators for International Relations, to Japan. The event was attended by distinguished guests such as Ched Chairman Shirley Agrupis, J.CLAIR Singapore Executive Director Takano Kazuki, and representatives from the DMW and DFA. Returnee Eliezer Evangelista delivered an inspiring message, while Nathaniel Capinpin shared excitement about the 39th batch of JETs. Ambassador Endo praised the Filipino JETs' journeys as testaments to growing cultural exchanges between Japan and the Philippines.