"PHL stocks end first trading day of 2013 at new record high"

Read from GMA News that: Philippine stocks closed the first trading day of 2013 on Wednesday at an all-time high, buoyed by the uptrend in Asian markets that thrived on positive developments surrounding the US fiscal cliff debacle.

WOW. Just wow. It's going to be a great year for our economy!

An exclusive Israeli conference prelude in the Philippines

I am in the mood to be talkative right now. Not much. Haha! I found this link about an Israeli conference having a prelude event in Makati City tomorrow. Take note, only in the Philippines! Well, it said, "There will also be a prelude event on October 17, which will only take place in the Philippines." Awesome.

If my friend finds out about this, I know he'll be very happy. He likes anything about Israel. Before I forget the link, it's here: Tel Aviv to host Israel Home Land Security's 2012 International Conference

Now I am wondering why it's exclusive in the Philippines, if it really is. I wonder if it's open to the public. The article didn't mention anything about it except that they're expecting potential business investors in Israel. But, why have the prelude in the Philippines? Why in a very far away country when the event/conference itself is in Israel? I hope I'd get some answer to this question. Please. I should ask my friend. Perhaps he knows an answer or two.