MANILA, Philippines - Five Youth for Understanding (YFU) exchange scholars under sponsorship of the Japanese Ministry of Education and Culture (MONKASHO) and YFU/JAPAN left for Tokyo on Jan. 26 to begin participation in a short-term Japanese Language Program, school attendance and home stay with Japanese host families. In the photo are Emy Celi, YFU/Philippines national director with YFU exchange students Johanan Rodriguez, Ateneo; Bettina Daez, Woodrose School; Kristiana Feliciano, St. Pedro Poveda; Margarita Puyat, The Beacon Academy; and Martin Salud, De La Salle Zobel School.