Embassy News

Israel Introduces 2014 HLS Conference and Exhibition

The Israel Homeland Security 2014 conference and exhibition was introduced in Manila in a networking event last October 23 at the Tower Club in Makati City. In his keynote message, Israeli Ambassador Ephraim Ben Matityau invited the guests to visit Israel for a “technological pilgrimage” to attend the HLS conference. Israel’s Economic and Trade Office in Manila is now planning a Philippine delegation to travel to Israel and visit ISRAEL HLS 2014 on November 9 […]

13th Israeli Film Festival brings laughter

With Manila as its first stop, the 13th Israeli Film Festival promises to bring laughter all over the Philippines.   Said festival will start on November 5 and 6 in Greenbelt 3 Cinema, Makati City. From there, it will travel up north to Baguio, then to Iloilo, then down south to Iloilo and Davao. The Israeli Film Festival promises to warm the heart with its eight comedic films. And more importantly, the admission is free.

Israeli students paint schools in Nueva Ecija

  A humanitarian delegation composed of 40 students went to the Philippines to conduct community work in Nueva Ecija. The Israeli students led educational activities in the Magtangol Integrated School in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Part of their outreach is the painting of class rooms.   Headed by Shachar Nahari and Maor Cohen, the delegation came from the College of Management Academic Studies. With 12, 000 students, COMAS is the largest college in Israel and has extended […]

Israeli Ambassador presents his credentials to the Philippine President

Israeli Ambassador Ephraim Ben Matityau presented his letter of credentials to Philippine President Benigno Simeon Aquino III in Malacañang Palace, October 7. During the meeting, President Aquino and Ambassador Matityau exchanged views on how to further strengthen Israeli-Philippine relations, particularly in the areas of high-tech innovation, excellence in research and development, emergency preparedness and agro-technology, as basis for strong future cooperation. “Israel has 1,301 good reasons to thank the Philippines and you Mr. President. Your […]