Imus, Cavite, Philippines
City of Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Purpose of Exchange
Of the countries in Asia, the Philippines was an important ally who dispatched combat troops along with Thailand among the combatants of the United Nations during the Korean War. In particular, in the Battle of Yuldong-ri in Sang-ri, Yeoncheon (then Yuldong-ri), the 10th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army successfully defended against the spring offensive of the 34th Division of the People’s Liberation Army, contributing significantly to recapturing Yeoncheon. The county promoted exchanges with the city of Imus for the benefit of the Philippines, which has English as an official language, and for humanitarian aid to the Korean War combatants.
Current Status of the Region
- City name : Imus, Cavite, Philippines
- Address : New City Hall Bldg., Maestro G. Tirona St. Poblacion 4-B, City of Imus, Cavite Philippines (4103)
- Administrative districts : 97 Barangay
- Population : 403,000 (2015)
- Area : 64 km2
- Budget : USD 30,466,000 (2017)
- Key industries : Finance and service
- Tourist resources
- Historic sites related to the first president Aguinaldo
- Historic sites related to the Philippine–American War (Independence War against Spain)
- Every year on Independence Day (May 24), a week-long flag parade in the Philippine, “Wagayway Festival” is held
- Educational institutions : 29 elementary schools, 5 integrated schools, 16 junior and senior high schools, 8 universities
Mutual Interests
| Yeoncheon-gun → City of Imus | City of Imus → Yeoncheon-gun |
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Exchange Log
Areas of Administrative Exchanges
- 2020 – Present Temporary suspension of exchanges due to COVID-19
- December, 2019 Foreign aid of technical support for fire engines
- June, 2019 Foreign aid of a fire engine (1 pumper)
- September, 2018 Mayor and Chairperson of Imus visited Yeoncheon (agreed to provide an unused fire engine and create a friendship park)
- May, 2018 Governor of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (agreed on the symbol creation project)
- May, 2018 Mutual exchanges between public officials (benchmarking of fire prevention facilities and site visit for the symbol creation project)
- November, 2017 Mutual exchanges between public officials (overseas volunteer work)
- July, 2017 Mutual exchanges between public officials (discussed musical exchanges and provision of a fire engine)
- May, 2017 Sisterhood relationship between Yeoncheon and Imus elevated in status (May 27, 2017)
- October, 2016 Mutual exchanges between public officials
- October, 2015 Mutual exchanges between public officials (site inspection to promote the internationalization of Hangeul)
- May, 2015 Deputy Governor of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (invited as a foreign guest for Wagayway Festival)
- October, 2014 Mayor of Imus visited Yeoncheon (invited as a foreign guest for the Paleolithic Festival)
- May, 2013 Governor of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (a delegation to congratulate the re-election of the mayor)
- May, 2012 Governor of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (invited as a foreign guest for Wagayway Festival)
- May, 2012 Mayor of Imus visited Yeoncheon (invited as a foreign guest for the Paleolithic Festival)
- March, 2012 Site inspection (promoted mutual language exchanges)
- February, 2012 Chairperson of Yeoncheon-gun Assembly visited Imus
- September, 2010 Fidel Ramos, the former president of the Philippines, visited Yeoncheon (60th anniversary of the Korean War)
- April, 2010 Philippine Ambassador to Korea visited Yeoncheon (60th anniversary of the Korean War)
- May, 2009 Deputy Governor of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (invited as a foreign guest for Wagayway Festival)
- May, 2009 Mayor of Imus visited Yeoncheon (invited as a foreign guest for the Paleolithic Festival)
- February, 2009 Signed an agreement on the friendship exchange cities of Yeoncheon - Imus (February 18, 2009)
Areas of Student Exchanges
- 2020 – Present Temporary suspension of exchanges due to COVID-19
- February, 2019 Overseas volunteer work for student exchanges (middle school and high school students)
- December, 2018 Student exchanges through homestay (high school students)
- December, 2017 Student exchanges through homestay (high school students)
- December, 2016 Student exchanges through homestay (high school and university students)
- December, 2015 Student exchanges through homestay (high school students)
- December, 2014 Student exchanges through homestay (high school students)
- January, 2014 Mutual language exchange (Yeoncheon middle school students and Philippine citizens)
- December, 2013 Student exchanges through homestay (high school students)
- July, 2013 Mutual language exchange (Yeoncheon middle school students and Philippine citizens)
- January, 2013 Mutual language exchange (Yeoncheon middle school students and Philippine citizens)
- December, 2012 Student exchanges through homestay (high school students)
- July, 2012 Mutual language exchange (Yeoncheon elementary school students and Philippine citizens)
- December, 2009 Student exchanges through homestay (high school students)
Areas of Non-governmental Exchanges
- 2020 – Present Temporary suspension of exchanges due to COVID-19
- December, 2019 Non-governmental delegation of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (site inspection for overseas volunteer activities)
- November, 2018 Non-governmental delegation of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (signed a MOU for Yeoncheon-gun Volunteer Center - Imus Regional Child Protection Commission)
- October, 2018 Non-governmental delegation of Imus visited Yeoncheon (overseas volunteer activities)
- November, 2017 Non-governmental delegation of Yeoncheon-gun visited Imus (overseas volunteer activities)
Future Direction for Exchanges
Areas of administrative exchanges
- Inviting English Instructors from Imus to promote the education of youth in Yeoncheon by native speakers during the vacation
- Creating a friendly garden between Yeoncheon and Imus
Areas of student exchanges
Systematizing student exchange programs linked to overseas volunteer work
Areas of non-governmental exchanges
Building a volunteer database for promoting exchanges between private organizations in both cities
Fields of cultural exchanges
Promoting an invitational performance by the Imus Orchestra at the Yeoncheon DMZ International Music Festival
Fields of commerce
Support of Filipino workforce to relieve labor shortage in rural areas (-2021)
Expected Effects
- Fields of administrative exchanges Strengthened academic ability of youth and public relations of international exchange cities
- Areas of student exchanges: Building a new student exchange model
- Areas of non-governmental exchanges: Systematizing non-governmental exchanges
- Fields of commerce: Resolving labor shortage in rural areas