YOUNG FILIPINO FARM LEADERS TRAINING PROGRAM IN JAPAN

CALL FOR APPLICANTS

ATI - Central Luzon is looking for applicants for the Young Filipino Farm Leaders Training Program in Japan (YFFLTPJ) Batch 2026

BASIC QUALIFICATION
  1. Young Filipino farmers preferably but not necessarily members of the 4-H Club of the Philippines or recipients of the DA-AMAS Young Farmers Challenge Program;
  2. Out-of-school youth with at least a High School Diploma (Old Curriculum) or Senior High School Diploma (K-12), or a College Graduate, preferably but not necessarily graduate of any agriculture-related courses or a technical or vocational graduate.
  3. Single male or female, between 20-30 years old (YFFLTPJ) and 20-35 years old (FYFIPT) has no live-in partner nor pregnant (for female interns) or with a child at the time of application and departure;
  4. OSY and college graduates must have at least two (2) years of accumulated practical or hands-on farming experience (after high school/college graduation) at the time of application.
  5. Has existing agricultural land, regardless of size and status of ownership.
  6. Has good community standing and/or good moral character certified by their respective Barangay Chairman.
  7. Has good communication skills and good English proficiency certified by their respective Local Government Units (LGUs).
  8. Not related to any ATI employee by affinity or consanguinity, for up to 3rd degree certified by the Regional Screening Committee)2.
  9. Have no overdue obligations from the DA or ATI at the time of application;
  10. Not a recipient of ATI's other IIPs, and has no previous overseas travel related to the IIPs;
  11. Willing to learn new technologies and foreign languages duly signed by the applicant;
  12. A certificate from the doctor of no tattoos and/or piercing in any part of the body, ear piercing is allowed for females only; and
  13. Passed the following medical examination/tests, conducted in diagnostic clinics, hospitals, or laboratories accredited by the Department of Health (DOH), with ALL Laboratory Results and Medical Certificates indicating “Fit to Work” remarks. Chest x-ray for tuberculosis; Stool examination for parasites; Serological test for syphilis; and Drug test.
DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Checklist for Basic Qualification 

  1. Personal Information Sheet (Form 1);
  2. Barangay Certification (Form 2);
  3. Certificate of Farming Experience and Basic English Knowledge (Form 3);
  4. Municipal/City Endorsement Letter signed by the Municipal or City Agriculturist (Form 4);
  5. Provincial Selection Committee's Endorsement (Form 5);
  6. Certificate of Commitment to Learn Foreign Language and New Farming Technologies (Form 7);
  7. Certified true copy of Training Certificates on agriculture and non-agriculture courses;
  8. Transcript of Record (TOR) or Certification from the last school attended;
  9. Original National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Police Clearance with 1-year validity;
  10. Original PSA birth certificate and Certificate of live birth from the Local Civil Registrar Office;
  11. Tax Identification Number (TIN) or ID; and
  12. Original Philippine Passport valid for at least (3) years at the time of application.

    Download all documents here: https://tinyurl.com/3vcs6ev4
COUNTERPART FUND OF INTERN
PARTICULARS AMOUNT
Travel Tax Php 1,650.00
Medical Examination Php 5,000.00
Medicine Php 1,350.00
Sports Attire

Php 3,500.00
Formal Attire Php 5,000.00
Luggage Fee Php 3,500.00
TOTAL Php 20,000.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Narrative report during the field validation approved by the Center Director

  • Certified true copy of Training Certificates on agriculture and non-agriculture courses

  • Transcript of Record (TOR) or Certification from the last school attended

  • Original National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and Police Clearance with 1-year validity

  • Original PSA birth certificate and Certificate of live birth from the Local Civil Registrar Office

  • Tax Identification Number (TIN) or ID

  • Original Philippine Passport valid for at least (3) years at the time of application

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regional Medical Examination
  1. Chest x-ray for tuberculosis;
  2. Stool Examination for parasites;
  3. Serological test for syphilis; and
  4. Drug test

National Medical Examination
  1. Pregnancy Test;
  2. Oral/Dental test;
  3. Eye Examination
  4. Electrocardiogram (ECG);
  5. Neuro-psychological test and certification of no history of any mental illness certified by the medical expert; and
  6. Certification of Hansen’s disease test and Measles and Rubella (MMR) antibody

Note: Once accepted as a qualified intern, he/she may opt to undergo the oral/dental test and eye examination at the region before the start of PDOC at ATI CO

 

Submit all required documents at the -email provided on or before August 22, 2025 via email to: atiregion3@ati.da.gov.ph, CC: diannelapuz2.21@gmail.com; Email Subject: YFFLTPJ Batch 2026

For any clarifications and inquiries, you may contact Dr. Dianne M. Lapuz, International Internship Program-Regional Coordinator at 0977-330-1681.