Embassy of Israel in Manila, Philippines; address 1132 University Pkwy, Taguig; phone +28883500. Plus 2 other missions.
Head of mission: Ms. Emily Benedicto Chioson, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr Jorge Narciso Marquez, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Israel offers a diverse and dynamic tourism landscape that appeals to a variety of visitors. While it may not rank among the top destinations in terms of tourist arrivals, it has developed unique niche offerings that contribute significantly to its tourism economy. Given that 1.5 million Filipinos travel abroad annually, there is potential interest among some of them in visiting Israel.
Israel's safety for tourists from the Philippines can be assessed through various indices and crime statistics. According to the Global Peace Index, Israel ranks 152nd out of 160 countries, indicating a lower level of safety compared to the Philippines, which ranks 102nd. In terms of murder rates, Israel has a rate of 1.9 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the Philippines' rate of 4.4. For female murders, Israel also has a lower rate (0.6) compared to the Philippines (0.8). The Global Organized Crime Index shows that Israel has better scores in several categories, with lower indices indicating less organized crime activity compared to the Philippines. For instance, mafia groups score 5.5 in Israel versus 8.0 in the Philippines, and crime networks score 4.0 in Israel versus 6.0 in the Philippines. Overall, while Israel has a higher ranking in terms of peace, it has lower murder rates and organized crime indices compared to the Philippines, suggesting that it can be relatively safe for tourists, though caution is always advised.