Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Israeli Missions Around The World Manila MASHAV Disaster Preparedness Workshop

Mass Event and Disaster Preparedness Workshop

  • 4/25/2014
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    MASHAV – Israel’s Agency for International Cooperation and Development through the Embassy of Israel in Manila  and in partnership with Cebu Governor Hilario Davide III conducted a course on “Mass Event and Disaster Preparedness Workshop” in Montebello Villa Hotel, Cebu last April 25, 2014 to May 30, 2014.

    In light of this workshop, Israeli experts were brought in to share their knowledge and expertise on Disaster Risk Management. Lecturers include:  Dr.Odeda Benin-Goren, who is currently a senior consultant for Trauma, Disaster and Emergency Preparedness. Dr. Chen Kugel is a graduate of Ben Guiron University and is the Commander of the medical identification unit of the Israel Defense Forces. Col. Yehiel Kupershtein was the head of the Physical Protection Department & Head of Doctrine and Development Department in the Home Front Command (HFC) and is a certified HFC search & rescue team member.


    The event was attended by representatives from the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Coast Guards, Cebu’s emergency responders (fire and rescue teams, Red Cross), and members from various business and NGOs.​