“As Nazi persecution spread throughout Europe, President Manuel Quezon issued 10,000 visas for Jews seeking refuge,” Vice President Jejomar Binay said. “Eventually only 1,200 Jews made use of the visa, but Quezon’s magnanimity is well remembered by the Jews.”
In recognition of this gesture of help, Haifa City gave Binay a plaque of appreciation during his recent visit to Israel to honor an official invitation from the Israeli government and make his first pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Binay also unveiled a marker expressing Israel’s gratitude for Quezon’s gesture at a small section of Manila Square, across the intersection of Manila and Ivory Coast Streets.
There is also an Open Doors Monument in Rishon Lezion that features a geometric, seven-meter high sculpture designed by Filipino artist Jun Yee Jr.
While in Israel, Binay met President Shimon Peres, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and other officials.
Binay said Israeli investors will be arriving in Manila starting next year to explore business opportunities in the country.-Interaksyon (November 03, 2012 4:24PM)
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