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A MESSAGE FROM
THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN
HIROAKI UESUGI
Director
The Japan Foundation, Manila

Congratulations!
It is with great pleasure and honor that we extend our felicitations to the
Animation Council of the Philippines for hosting ANIMAHENASYON 2017:
The Philippine Animation Festival.
This annual event, now on its 11th year, has been a testament of your
commitment to promote original, Philippine-made productions. We hope
that it will continue to inspire animators to use their talents in expressing
independent and open-minded creativity while pursuing global excellence.
In line with this, we at the Japan Foundation, Manila are very thankful and
proud for ACPI’s contribution in successfully bringing various Japanese
and Filipino works at the forefront of animation industry in the country. We
appreciate your effort in helping develop a mutual understanding between
the Philippines and Japan through animated films.
With all your hard work, dedication as well as your creative and curious
ideas, we are positive that the Philippine animation industry will have a bright
future ahead. We wish ACPI the best for all your future endeavors and hope
that you bring more honor to the Philippines.
Kampai!

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