MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado traveled to Israel on Monday, Feb. 27, to explore business opportunities and learn from their technology.
“Sa atong pag-abot diri, atong makahinabi ang mga nagkadaiyang investors ug makita nato ang mga teknolohiya nga pwede natong magamit sa Bohol,” Aumentado wrote in a social media post. Aumentado said his travel was upon the invitation of the Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss.In a letter dated Feb. 7, 2023, Fluss said that he had invited local officials, including Aumentado, to visit their country in order for them to “showcase the technology and innovation of Israel on water, agriculture, health, airport management, cyber security, among others.”
“Not only will you gain a first-hand experience of our technologies, but also allow [you to] see the opportunities for the Philippines, especially Cebu and the Visayas, in establishing stronger relations with potential investors,” he added.