A new learning center, funded by the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, was recently established at the Bagong Tanyag Elementary School - Annex A (BTES-A) located in South Daang Hari, Taguig City.
The Jerusalem Learning Resource Center at Bagong Tanyag Elementary School - Annex A was launched on January 9, led by the Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines, Ilan Fluss.
"Named after the heart of Israel, which is Jerusalem, our capital, this library is a humble donation and an unwavering commitment we share towards nurturing the minds of the future generation," Fluss said.
"This center is our contribution to Brigada Eskwela 2023 and we look forward to participating in and contributing to future initiatives and opportunities in the education sector," Fluss further added.
The Jerusalem Learning Resource Center is a library equipped with educational materials, a TV, and comfortable tables and bean bags.
The center is available for the approximately 2,000 students of BTES-A to use freely.
In a statement read by her representative, Councilor Bryan Serna, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano proclaimed, "this remarkable initiative, made possible through the sponsorship of the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines, is truly a blessing for our community and sets a positive tone for the year ahead. It will serve as a hub for knowledge, lifelong learning, and community engagement. This also reflects Israel's belief in the transformative power of education, a sentiment that resonates with the values of our city. We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Embassy of Israel for their kind deeds and dedication in providing our students with this invaluable learning resource."
At the center's opening, both Fluss and Serna read the children the story of David and Goliath.
(Photos by the Embassy of Israel)
