Despite Israel fighting for its survival, we achieved our ambitious goals, strengthening ties across multiple sectors and remaining committed to our vision of building bridges of innovation and technology between Israel and the Philippines.
This year, we continue to deepen our historically friendly relationship with the Philippines, focusing on key areas such as innovation, trade and people-to-people exchanges.
A standout initiative in 2024 was the visit of Israeli water experts to the Philippines, where they engaged with key government agencies like the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture, as well as private sector representatives. They showcased Israel's advanced water management technologies and offered partnerships to address the Philippines' water challenges, especially amidst the El Niño-induced drought. The delegation observed Israel's model firsthand, aiming to influence local regulations, improve water practices and reduce red tape.
Additionally, Israel's largest vocational educational network called ORT visited the Philippines to explore opportunities for ISTEAM or TVET educational partnerships to help prepare Filipino students for a technology-driven workforce in a constantly changing world.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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