Lawrence Agcaoili (The Philippine Star): Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya and Israel Ambassador Menashe Bar On signed the agreement.
The Philippines and Israel signed an agreement formalizing the air services pact finalized late last year to boost the movement of tourists between Manila and Tel Aviv.
The agreement also gave designated airlines of the Philippines and Israel 21 flights per week. The Philippines and Israel agreed on co-terminal and stop-over rights to any third country for the 21 flights. They also agreed on three fifth freedom flights per week on one intermediate point in Mumbai and one beyond point in Madrid.
