Flavors of Israel ICCP Networking Night: Of Food and Fellowship
The Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ICCP) successfully led a graceful, colorful and tasteful networking event called “Flavors of Israel: ICCP Networking Night” July 18 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati.
Delectable flavors from Israel.
All dishes served were representative of Israeli cuisine.
While the dishes served during the event were representative of the country’s cuisine, the flavors of Israel did not only connote food but also conveyed the nation’s essence and diversity.
Through the speech of ICCP President Itamar Gero, people got a glimpse of how a small country like Israel thrives as a start-up and hi-tech nation. CBN Asia VP for Production and Programming Kata Inocencio meanwhile shared her collection of photos taken during her travel around Israel, which helped the audience visualize just how beautiful and blessed the nation of Israel is.
ICCP President Itamar Gero talks about Israel as a start-up nation.
Other prominent guests present in the event were Israeli Ambassador Effie Ben Matityau, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) President George Barcelon, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Senator Sonny Angara, Senator Cynthia Villar, and TV personality Cory Quirino.
The new Board of Directors and new members of ICCP were also inducted during the event. ICCP is a non-profit organization that aims to encourage business-to-business networking within the Philippines and bilateral trade between the Philippines and Israel.
Flavors of Israel was a night of good food, presentations, and fellowship.
Israel and the Philippines have continued to foster diplomatic relations for 60 years* since 1947, the year Israel was finally recognized as a nation. During the United Nations vote, Philippines was the only Asian country that supported the creation of the State of Israel.
Written by: Rizelle “Rei” Leaño
Note: The Republic of the Philippines and the State of Israel established full diplomatic relations in 1957, but both countries have been in contact since 1947 when the Philippines voted in favor of United Nations Resolution 181, which effectively created the State of Israel. The Philippines was the only Asian country to do so.
