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In the Philippines, NYK runs NYK-TDG Maritime Academy with its business partner Transnational Diversified Group*3, and is thus positively involved in fostering and recruiting Philippine seafarers/cadets. In the hopes of aiding victims of the disaster through our supportive action as much as possible, NYK will continue its efforts to be proactively involved in contributing to society as a good corporate citizen. *1 NYK-TDG Friendship Foundation In January 1990, the NYK-FIL Japan Home for Street Children, dedicated to providing street children in the Philippines with food, homes, medical care, and education, was established jointly by the NYK Group and Mr. Jose Roberto Delgado, then chief executive officer of the Transnational Diversified Group. Later renamed the NYK-TDG Friendship Foundation, it works as an organization that makes social contributions on behalf of the NYK Group and the Transnational Diversified Group. Maintaining the goals of its foundation, it continues its activities by helping street children as well as providing relief for victims of natural disasters. *2 Japan Platform (JPF) Japan Platform is an international humanitarian assistance organization founded to provide quick and effective emergency relief during natural disasters and refugee situations. The activities are carried out under a partnership of an NGO, a government, and the business community, where these entities are integrated equally to draw on the resources and unique features of each sector. Website: http://www.japanplatform.org/E/index.html *3 Transnational Diversified Group A group of enterprises established in 1976 by Mr. Jose Roberto Delgado, the group’s current chairman. In addition to its business as a shipping agency, and the recruitment and education of seafarers, the group conducts air transport and logistics businesses. Since 1976, it has maintained a cooperative relationship with NYK. NYK Line, press release |
NYK to Aid Victims of Philippine Typhoon