NEWS! Philippine Vice-Pres. Jojo Binay's Oct. 23-28 trip to Israel continues strong tradition of historic Philippine-Israeli friendship 

The Philippines has been a supporter of the state of Israel since voting for its 1948 independence in the United Nations, and also for allowing European Jewish refugees of the inhuman Nazi Holocaust to settle in the Philippines in the early 20th century.

I believe we should continue strong support for Israel, even as we also support peace for the whole Middle East and a future independent state for Palestinians in an atmosphere of peaceful co-existence with Israel.

It is with great pleasure that we share the details of the official visit of the Philippine Vice-President, His Excellency Jejomar C. Binay.

The popular vice-president will be in Israel from October 23 to 28, where he will be hosted by the President of Israel, His Excellency Shimon Peres and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman.

Among other activities include his visit to the Old City of Jerusalem, the Philippine community in Israel and Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.

Binay will be accompanied by officials from Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines.

(Below is photo of Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman---second from left---and Israeli President Shimon Peres---fourth from left. Seated between them is Russian President Vladimir Putin during his trip to Israel)

(Below some more images of Israel and Philippine Vice-President Binay)