Ilan Simon Fluss , Ambassador of the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, together with the Shalom Club, marked the holiday season by bringing joy to daycare children across Licab, Nueva Ecija during the 2024 Ngayong Pasko, Salo Tayo, and Municipal Children’s Month festivities.
“These children are the future leaders; this is why we invest on them,” Ambassador Fluss shared. “Shalom means peace, and with Hanukkah and Christmas approaching, the State of Israel through the Shalom Club of Nueva Ecija wishes to bring peace, prosperity, and positivity to everyone today.”
Ambassador Fluss extended his gratitude to the Shalom Club of Nueva Ecija for organizing the year-end initiative and encouraged them to continue creating impactful projects that benefit Filipinos. “Let us build more bridges of partnership between our nations, especially in education,” he added.
Around 355 daycare children from the 12 barangays in Licab, Nueva Ecija received food and gifts from MASHAV Israel and toys donated by Ronald McDonald House Charities. Renowned Filipino artist “AmangPintor” Elito V. Cira also entertained the children with his hand-painting performance.
The event was held on Nov. 28 and was graced with the presence of Mayor Eufemia Domingo of Licab, Nueva Ecija, faculty members and representatives from the local government unit, Shalom Outreach Focal Dr. Eugenia Baltazar, President of Shalom Club Nueva Ecija Ms. Lorna Mae Vero, and other members and officers of the club.
The Shalom Club of Nueva Ecija is composed of MASHAV alumni from the city who have participated in various training programs in Israel. This event is part of the annual volunteer program under MASHAV, Israel's official international development cooperation initiative.
