IFSU hosts Israel's Ambassador to the PH


The Ifugao State University (IFSU), in a rare opportune, received His Excellency Rafael Harpaz, Israel's Ambassador to the Philippines on March 12, 2021.

IFSU University President Dr. Eva Marie Codamon-Dugyon led the only higher institution in the province in welcoming the high ranking official and his spouse Madam Shulamit Harpaz.

The Office of the Israel's Ambassador to the Philippines represented by H.E. Harpaz and IFSU represented by Dr. Dugyon signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further promote scholastic and educational exchange.

It is noteworthy that IFSU, particularly the College of Agriculture and Home Science (CAHS), is a recipient of AgroStudies On-the-Job Training Program in Israel. Qualified CAHS students continue their learning with partner agricultural schools while working in Israeli farms for the duration of 10-11 months. October of last year saw 36 students coming home after completing their internship in said country amid pandemic.

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H.E. Harpaz and company also visited the IFSU Museum, and International Innovation Center for Indigenous Studies where cultural materials and research products are displayed, respectively. The centers boasted of an actual weaving, rice wine tasting, donning of Ifugao cultural attires, among other unique experiences.

Dr. Dugyon, on behalf of the University, expressed her gratitude to H.E. Harpaz and party for the opportunity to showcase the unique programs and activities of the University.

"IFSU is truly blessed and honored to have forged new partnership, collaboration, and friendship with the Office of the Israel's Ambassador to the Philippines through an MOU," stated Dr. Dugyon.

The University President also lauded the Ifugao Provincial officials, Philippines National Police - Lamut, and University officials and employees for their support that has led to the success of the event.

-Faith B. Napudo