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The ADB-JSP marks its 20th Anniversary in 2008
Its graduates and some 70 guests who are current scholars, top management, administrators, and faculty of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)/University of the Philippines at Los Baņos gathered at the ADB Headquarters in Mandaluyong City on Friday, 11 April 2008 to celebrate the event. The theme "Shaping Future Leaders of Asia" was highlighted by the inspiring experiences of three current scholars and two alumni. The gathering supported one of the program's objectives of creating an international community of highly qualified professionals in economic and social development.
The Executive Director for Japan, Mr. Masaki Omura noted that Japan has been assisting the development of human resources in Asia through the ADB-JSP based on the belief that education is the foundation of any nation. Mr. Haruhiko Kuroda, ADB President, graced the occasion.
Mr. Masaki Omura, Executive Director for Japan,
as representative of the Government of Japan welcomed the guests
Mr. Francis G. Estrada, AIM President, gave a brief talk on AIM,
now on its 40th year of commitment towards sustaining the growth of Asian societies
by developing professional, entrepreneurial, and socially responsible leaders and managers
Dr. Noel P. Magor, Head of the Training Center of IRRI,
provided a talk about IRRI and JSP partnership and the current crisis on Rice
Dr. Ma. Cristeta N. Cuaresma, College Secretary of UPLB Graduate School
talked about the current developments of the School at UP Los Baņos
Ms. Rose O. Avila, MBA Business Administration, 2008, AIM
shared her moving experience as a young professional from Guinobatan, Albay
just before being awarded the ADB-JSP to the 1st 16-month MBA Program
and her plans of helping the Bicol Region after completing the program.
Mr. Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal, MDM Development Management, 2008
Cum laude (AB Pol Sci) and top graduate MDM scholar of AIM
He dedicated to the ADB-JSP family his award-as one of the Ten Most Outstanding Muslim Youth
of 2007 (TOMY Awards) and his nomination in the 2009 International Student Peace Price at ISFIT, Norway
cited for student leadership through peace and interfaith dialogue advocacy.
Mr. Aye Min, Myanmar, Master of Science in Genetics, IRRI
as representative of the IRRI scholars, extended their deepest gratitude
to the Government of Japan and the ADB for the generous and continuous support to the Program
Mr. Virgilio B.G. Espeleta
President & Chief Operating Officer, Julie's Franchise Corporation
Master in Business Management, 1991, AIM
On the day he was awarded ADB-JSP, "I promised that my AIM education will add value
to the community and to please the Lord. . .It was a promise that holds until now: dedicating
my work and my personal involvement. . .that shall create valuable impact to the community
and the people in my circle of influence."
Ms. Jessica Pacalioga
Assistant Professor & Chairman of the Department of Natural Resources,
University of St. La Salle
Master of Environmental Science, 2005, University of Auckland
Her experience at UOA has made her realize that knowledge is the core of change.
"Knowledge has to be molded in love for country, fellowmen, and the environment,
for knowledge to become the seed of hope-the essence of development,
the essence of transforming lives.
Mr. Werner Liepach
Principal Director and ADB-JSP Scholarship Administrator, OCO
provided the closing remarks
Mr. Megumi Araki, Sr. Financing Partnerships Specialist, OCO
was the Gathering's Master of Ceremonies
ADB President, Haruhiko Kuroda
met officers, faculty, administrators, scholars of AIM, IRRI, UPLB, and alumni
Pictures with the ADB President and the Executive Director for Japan
Asian Institute of Management
International Rice Research Institute and
the University of the Philippines at Los Baņos Graduate School
ADB-JSP Alumni
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