2009 Trainee
Trainee
Jay Antonio Sano
City and country
La Trinidad, the Philippines
Position held in home country
Agriculturist I
Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, Local Government Unit of La Trinidad
Training period
June 25-November 20, 2009 (approximately 5 months)
Training
Mr. Sano received training in a wide variety of subjects, including waste management and agricultural policy, as well as sewerage, waterworks, and urban development.
Peace-related training
He deepened his understanding about the reality of the atomic bombing and the preciousness of peace through visiting the A-bomb survivors’ nursing home Mutsumi-en and attending the Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6.
Exchanges with citizens
He interacted with Hiroshima’s citizens through visiting the Hiroshima Municipal Technical High School, and through events such as holding presentations about the culture of the Philippines at the Yahata Community Hall.
Future plans
Mr. Sano plans to use the results of his training to expand the categories of garbage separation and introduce home-use disposal machines for kitchen waste, as well as implementing the producers’ information seal for agricultural products.
(farm work)
(fishery)
Inquiries regarding this site
International Relations Division, Citizens Affairs Bureau
Tel:81-82-504-2106/Fax:81-82-249-6460
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