Marketing Philippines To The World: PhiTEX Formally Launched

198 foreign buyers, 200 local sellers, tourism attachés and VIP’s gathered at the formal opening of the 13th Philippine Travel Exchange  (PHITEX) , organized by the Tourism and Promotions Board at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, today. 

According to TPB Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III, “PHITEX strengthens our tourism industry by nurturing relationships between our very own players and the range of businesses found throughout the world.”

Enerio encouraged the audience to take advantage of the opportunity to build lasting relationships among each other for the continued attainment of Philippine travel and tourism.

REEL DEAL: Will Poulter Rivaks Greenie In “THE MAZE RUNNER”

Will Poulter, best known for his role as Eustace Scrub in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader” and has recently played comic scene-stealing moments in “We’re The Millers” stars alongside an atypical group of teens trapped in a virtual prison in “The Maze Runner.”

Based on the (first book) young adult series by James Dashner of the same title, “The Maze Runner” director Wes Ball casts Poulter as Gally, one of the captured Glader group who takes an instant dislike to newcomer Thomas played by Dylan O’Brien.  Thomas wakes up in a lift, moving slowly upward. As the box grinds to a halt and the doors open, he s finds himself among a colony of boys who welcome him to the Glade – a large open expanse surrounded by enormous concrete walls. Thomas’ mind is blank. He has no knowledge of where he is, doesn’t know where he came from, and he can’t remember his parents, his past, or even his own name. 

REEL DEAL: Director Ridley Scott On The World of “EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS”

Academy Award winner and master storyteller Ridley Scott who helmed worldwide box-office hits such as “Gladiator,” “Alien” and “Prometheus” brings one of the world’s best-loved stories of all time, the story of Moses in “Exodus: Gods and Kings” from the world’s unsurpassed bestseller of all time.      

Filmed in 3D, "Exodus: Gods and Kings" will tell the story of Moses, abandoned by a desperate mother as a baby after the Egyptian rulers order the murder of all boys born to slaves, he is found in the bulrushes by the Pharaoh’s daughter and raised in the royal household, where he grows up alongside Ramses, the future monarch.

REEL DEAL: “HORRIBLE BOSSES 2” Promotes New Teaser, Trailer, Poster

New Line Cinema has just released a new teaser trailer and poster for “Horrible Bosses 2,” starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis. The trailer may be viewed here at http://youtu.be/dD8ojXI2va0.

Jennifer Aniston and Oscar® winners Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey also reprise their “Horrible Bosses” starring roles, while Chris Pine and Oscar® winner Christoph Waltz star as new adversaries standing between the guys and their dreams of success.

Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick (Bateman), Dale (Day) and Kurt (Sudeikis) decide to become their own bosses by launching their own business. But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them. Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor’s adult son and ransom him to regain control of their company.

REEL DEAL: One Day Can Change Everything In “ALEXANDER AND THE VERY BAD DAY”

Walt Disney Pictures presents the new family comedy “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” inspired by the 1972 children’s classic by Judith Viorst.

The film follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him. He soon learns that he’s not alone when his mom, dad, brother and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Anyone who says there is no such thing as a bad day just hasn't had one.

REEL DEAL: New Comedy “AND SO IT GOES” Exclusive At Ayala Malls Cinemas

From acclaimed director Rob Reiner (“The Bucket List,” “When Harry Met Sally”) comes the uplifting comedy “And So It Goes” starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. The film will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting Sept. 24.

In the film, there are a million reasons not to like realtor Oren Little (Douglas), and that's just the way he likes it. Willfully obnoxious to anyone who might cross his path, he wants nothing more than to sell one last house and retire in peace and quiet -- until his estranged son suddenly drops off a granddaughter (Sterling Jerins) he never knew existed and turns his life upside-down.

Go Around The World With The Mall of Asia International Food Festival

The Mall of Asia lives up to its name to be a haven of international cuisine. From Japanese, Chines, and other Asian dishes. There are also the European and American restaurants that will satisfy those western taste buds. This September, SM Mall of Asia opens it doors to foodies to a gastronomic experience with the Mall of Asia International Food Festival from September 5-30, 2014.

What is different about this food festival? Well there will be exclusive dishes that will be featured for each participating restaurant. We know that MoA (Mall of Asia) is one of the biggest malls in the world, and has a restaurant in almost every nook and cranny of the property. And believe me, it takes more than one day to get to some of the restaurants in the mall. Thus, a month long food festival fits the need of food lovers and trippers.