Marikina LGU, Sakai open language program to help grads work in Japan
MANILA - The city government of Marikina, in partnership with Sakai Town, Japan and Onodera User Run, on Monday launched a six-month Nihonggo training program at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina (PLMAR) to help students and fresh graduates gain the skills needed to work in Japan.
“The Onodera User Run facility here in Marikina is already open, and we are inviting people, especially fresh graduates, to join us. These learning centers that offer free language training can open better and bigger opportunities for our students,” Marikina City Mayor Marjorie Ann “Maan” Teodoro said in a statement.
She said the in-person classes are tailored not just for general communication, but for real-world industries like caregiving, hotel accommodation, and food service, which are fields where language skills are crucial for overseas employment.
Teodoro also said the program is designed not just to help job seekers meet Japan’s basic language requirements, but to prepare them for long-term integration and success abroad.
“Most importantly, we ensure safe recruitment by partnering with a trusted and reputable organization like Onodera User Run Ltd., which provides end-to-end support, from training to job placement and even daily life assistance in Japan,” she said.
“I truly believe this will increase the number of skilled and job-ready individuals from Marikina pursuing opportunities in Japan, and more importantly, serve as a working model for other local governments across the Philippines.”
Teodoro also thanked Sakai, Marikina’s sister city in Japan, for playing a key role in making the initiative possible.
The event was attended by Sakai Mayor Masahiro Hashimoto, who reaffirmed the Japanese city’s commitment to deepen its friendship with Marikina through education and cooperation.
“We will make more efforts in developing and promoting Japanese education [in Marikina],” Hashimoto said. (PNA)
(2025/07/18-10:01)
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