We came because we care: Reflections from Siargao

We came because we care: Reflections from Siargao

It was painful for me, as Israel’s Ambassador to the Philippines, to hear negative narratives about Israeli tourists in Siargao. What saddened me most was the impression being created that the people of Siargao themselves had turned against Israelis. This is exactly why I decided to visit Siargao personally.I came to the island because we care. We listened carefully, and spoke directly with local leaders, tourism stakeholders, business owners, p…