Political Department
The political department reports to Ambassador Ilan Fluss and his deputy Ester Buzgan. The department is responsible for managing the relationship between the government of Israel and the government of the Philippines, signing political agreements, developing relations with government officials and monitoring developments in the political field.
The political department's responsibilities include, among others:
Culture, Academe and Public Diplomacy
The Office of Cultural Affairs promotes and supports Israeli arts in Manila.
By assisting Israeli musicians, filmmakers, actors, dancers, artists, writers to introduce their works to the Philippines, we celebrate Israeli culture, encourage cultural dialogue, and foster a multifaceted understanding of Israeli society.
Israel’s energetic and innovative artists specialize in a wide variety of areas from fashion to cuisine, and the performing, visual, literary and cinematic arts.
Israeli artists continually push the boundaries of their art forms. They inspire self-reflective and communal examination and spark social change, while expressing the essence of the people and the land of Israel.
We collaborate with numerous cultural and academic institutions to organize a vast array of events, such as concerts, plays, film screenings, exhibitions, literary programs and much more. Through these partnerships, we celebrate Israeli culture, encourage cultural dialogue, and foster a multifaceted understanding of contemporary Israeli society.
Contact The Office of Cultural Affairs at Mashav@manila.mfa.gov.il
The Press and Digital Diplomacy Department
The Embassy's Press and Digital Diplomacy Department serves as a resource for editors, journalists, and broadcasters by providing information and official statements on issues related to Israel. This includes economic, cultural, and social interests, as well as political developments.
The department is also responsible for the embassy's digital channels and communication. The Press and Digital Diplomacy Department arranges interviews and briefings for media members with the Ambassador, the Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, and other Israeli diplomats and representatives visiting the Republic of the Philippines.
Additionally, the department regularly hosts Israeli officials and experts in various fields, coordinating meetings between them and journalists or media personnel. In addition to the above, the department is pleased to offer assistance to members of the press who are travelling to Israel. This includes providing written and visual information, arranging meetings and interviews upon arrival, and conducting digital diplomacy through social media and other digital channels.
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us or call the Press and Digital Diplomacy Department.
The Press Office also communicates with the journalists and the general public via our Facebook page, our X (twitter) account and our YouTube channel.
Contact the Press and Digital Diplomacy at press@manila.mfa.gov.il or info@manila.mfa.gov.il