Six Iraqi government officials led by Iraqi Ambassador to the Philippines Wadee Batti Hanna Al-Batti, arrived in Cebu on December 10, 2011. The purpose of their visit is the signing of a sister-city agreement with Mayor Jonas Cortes at the Cebu International Convention Center will highlight the visit.
Al-Batti said they chose Cebu among other provinces in the Philippines considering Cebu's significance in terms of business and employment, among others. The sister-city agreement opens numerous job opportunities for Mandauehanons who wish to work in Iraq.
After the signing, the delegation went to a business matching with Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
The Iraqi officials said they will be spending $300 million dollars for the next five years for the re-construction of Iraq’s technology and infrastructure.
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| (Carlo Bongcac shares ICEB Technology to Iraqi visitor) |
Part of their 3-day visit, the Iraqi officials spend time to visit Lower Tipolo Homeowners Association Inc. Carlo Bongcac of Technical Assistance Movement for People and Environment Inc. (TAMPEI) explains to the delegation the Interlocking Compressed Earth Block technology. Moreover, Engr. Noel Zeta of Philippine Action for Community-led Shelter Initiatives Inc. (PACSII) offered his willingness to share his knowledge such technology should the delegation needs it could be in Iraq or in the Philippines.
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| (The Iraqi Delegation at the LTHAI ICEB production area) |
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| (House to house visit at the LTHAI) |
