President Rodrigo Duterte’s state visit to Israel is a very important diplomatic initiative and a good platform to build on for the future. During Duterte’s visit, the two countries signed four agreements on science, labor, trade and joint oil exploration. Israel pays the highest sales for similar jobs in other parts of the Middle East. Israel has the highest standard of living in the Middle East, and has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. Israel has produced more start-up companies than most developed countries have done.

Source: Manila Times September 09, 2018 16:30 UTC