Tag: #Israel
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PH, Israel celebrate 65th year of diplomatic relations
The Philippines and Israel are celebrating their 65th year of diplomatic relationship this year.
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DFA retains Alert Level 1 for Filipinos in Israel
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has maintained the Alert Level 1 status for Filipinos in Israel.
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Garden cultivated in 3D-printed soil
Israeli designers came up with a 3D-printing machine that could print seeded soil. The machine was unveiled as part of Jerusalem Design Week 2022. The designers presented an installation that featured several structures built by their robot. With proper maintenance, plants grew from the soil, covering the structures in a green layer of growing radishes.
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Israel, Palestinian militants trade fire in major Gaza escalation
GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories — Israel hit Gaza with deadly air strikes on Saturday and a Palestinian militant group retaliated with a barrage of rocket fire, in the territory’s worst escalation of violence since a war last year.
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Country’s first globally-accredited cyber security school launched
To help the government and private sectors answer the skills gap and talent shortage threatening cybersecurity, Israeli and Filipino IT professionals partnered with ThriveDX SaaS Ltd. to launch the country’s first globally-accredited cyber security school. The goal is to produce local cybersecurity professionals to secure the Philippines from cyber-attacks.
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Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel
RIYADH, Saudi Arabi — Saudi Arabia announced Friday it was lifting restrictions on “all carriers” using its airspace, an apparent gesture of openness towards Israel ahead of US President Joe Biden’s arrival.
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US vows to use all means to stop Iran nuclear bomb in new Israel pact
JERUSALEM — The US and Israel signed a new security pact Thursday reinforcing their common front against Iran, as President Joe Biden vowed to use “all” American power to stop Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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Marcos’ press secretary briefed on Israel’s news delivery scheme to remote areas
Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss and Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles met to discuss possible collaboration projects, including the sharing of Israel’s knowledge in delivering news and information to remote areas in the Philippines.
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CyberWeek: A grand showcase of Israel's cybersecurity supremacy
His Excellency the Hon. Ilan Fluss, Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines invited the Manila Bulletin Technews to participate in this year’s Cyberweek, an annual international cybersecurity event hosted at Tel Aviv University in Israel. Over the past 12 years, Cyber Week has become internationally acclaimed as one of the top cybersecurity events in the world.
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TESDA, to offer national certification for cybersecurity
(Following the steps of the Israeli government to secure its country against cyber attacks, the Technical Skills, and Education Authority (TESDA) of the Philippines is planning to offer a national certification (NC) for cybersecurity. TESDA Executive Director for Information and Communications Technology Jeffry Ian Dy was recently invited to the 12th Cyberweek to learn how the Israeli government successfully integrated cybersecurity into the schools’ curricula. TESDA, through Dy’s recommendation, seeks the assistance of Israel to develop the Philippines’ national certification for cybersecurity. Below are his learnings and reflections on the recently concluded Cyberweek — Art Samaniego, editor)
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PH-Israel investment pact to bring more jobs to Filipinos
The Philippines and Israel agreed to broaden their bilateral economic cooperation by signing an investment promotion agreement that is aimed at creating more jobs for Filipinos, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
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Israel, PH to partner up on agriculture
Israel will be a reliable partner of the incoming Marcos administration when it comes to the realm of agriculture.
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Robredo thanks envoy for PH-Israel economic cooperation
Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed her gratitude to Israel Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss for the signing of agreements that will enhance the economic cooperation between the two nations.
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PH eyes more job offers in Israel hotels for Filipino managers
After the hiring of Filipino hotel workers in Israel, the Philippines is looking to deploy Filipino professionals for mid-level management positions in the Israeli hotel workforce.
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61 Filipino hotel workers deployed to Israel
More than 60 Filipino hotel workers were recently deployed to Israel as it reopens its tourism industry.
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Israel confident of boosting ties with PH under Sara's leadership; 'Mazal tov!'
Israel has expressed confidence that its friendly ties with the Philippines will improve under the leadership of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio as the middle eastern nation congratulated her.
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No tests, no quarantine, no masks: Israel eases restrictions for foreign tourists
Israel has eased its Covid-19 protocols on foreign tourists even further as it lifted its mask mandate on international flights on Monday, May 23.
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Outcry after Israel police beat mourners at journalist funeral
JERUSALEM, Undefined — The US and EU led an international outcry Saturday after Israeli police charged the funeral procession of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and beat pallbearers who almost dropped her coffin.