International Film Expo 2013 This Sept 6-7 @SMX!

     Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) opens the 2013 International Film Exposition (IFX) at the SMX Convention Center  – Manila  on September 6 and 7 to elevate the national film industry in the global arena.

Following up on the success of IFX 2012 in Davao City, IFX 2013 will be a bigger and more focused event that will allow invited local and international film exhibitors, filmmakers, industry suppliers, film production studios, and academic institutions to interact and explore opportunities for co-production and technical or educational exchange.

With the theme “Your Film Corridor to Asia”, IFX 2013 is presented as:

1.) the most effective vehicle that features the latest trends and technologies in filmmaking,
2.) a distinct international marketplace for film-related products and services
3.) an interactive venue for the exchange of ideas between film stakeholders around the world, and
4.) a direct link between foreign and local production companies, producers, distributors, filmmakers, artists, and academic institutions.

Highlight of the exposition will be a film market designed to catapult the Philippines as a film hub in Asia. With the country being centrally located, the IFX will showcase the Philippines as very much accessible to most Asian countries and offering safe and affordable filming experience with its varied strategic and beautiful locations. The Expo will also aim to position the Philippines as an emerging trendsetter in the field of cinema by being at the forefront of latest trends, development, and technologies in the Asia-Pacific region.

A major component of the IFX 2013 is the International Film Conference (IFC) which will feature a series of symposia covering a wide array of topics about the state, challenges, and opportunities surrounding the film industry worldwide. The conference will bring together international stakeholders in film to discuss critical issues affecting the film industry worldwide, present technological advances and promote education as a tool towards a future-ready film industry.

Also included is the Film ASEAN Summit. It centers on the theme, "Regional Empowerment and Mutual Cooperation", and will advance the crafting of an ASEAN film agenda to accelerate the development of the film industry in the ASEAN region.
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Cine Europa is "Sweet Sixteen"!

"As Cine Europa turns 16 it is reaching more Filipinos than ever before with screenings right across the country. With its expansion from three to six cities last year, attendance has increased by a quarter from 29,000 in 2011 to 36,500 in 2012. What is now perhaps the largest film festival in the Philippines will this year present an original, entertaining and thought-provoking set of 21 European movies, while reserving a special place for quality Filipino films." said Julian Vassallo, Political Counsellor at the EU Delegation to the Philippines.
Cine Europa 16 will this year welcome a Hungarian entry for the very first time. "Made in Hungaria" is set in 1963 Budapest and depicts Miki and his parents setting alight a once stiff and controlled Hungarian community with the latest rock n roll craze. This truly original musical-comedy provides a window on the conflicting cultural currents of 1960s Hungary.

With numerous award winning European movies including romantic musicals, wartime movies, historical dramas, family comedies and even world class documentaries, there really is something for everyone at Cine Europa 16.
"European Film Festivals are very much about offering outstanding cinematic entertainment to an enthusiastic Filipino audience; but they are also perhaps the most vivid illustration of the many distinct cinematic traditions that have come out of Europe, and the even greater variety of national and regional cultures that keep it alive and kicking. The EU may be an even tighter economic and political union, but a cultural union it will never be and has no intention of becoming!"

National Conference on Language and Literature : Language and Literature at the Crossroads: Research Routes, Learning Landscapes, Teaching Terrains

The Department of English and Comparative Literature of the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, the College English Teachers' Association, and the Council of Department of Chairpersons of English, in partnership with Primetrade Asia, Inc. will hold the National Conference on Language and Literature with the theme Language and Literature at the Crossroads: Research Routes, Learning Landscapes, Teaching Terrains on September 10-12, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

The National Conference on Language and Literature is a three-day conference gathers educators, writers, and scholars from the different parts of the archipelago to discuss issues and challenges affecting the disciplines of language and literature.

The signing of R.A.10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act on May 15, 2013 makes it imperative for our educational system to examine its present language and literature curriculum, instruction, and learning resources in light of the implementation of the K to 12 Education Program and the use of the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in the lower grades.

With the theme “Language and Literature at the Crossroads: Research Routes, Learning Landscapes, Teaching Terrains,” the conference highlights Memorial Lectures in honor of three distinguished language and literature educators: Nieves Epistola, Maria Clara Ravina and Milagros Tanlayco. A panel of scholars will do a round-table discussion on K-12 and a panel of guest entertainment celebrities will talk about their engagements with literature.

What: National Conference on Language and Literature
When: September 10-12, 2013
Where: SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
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Educare: A Young Child Conference

      Raising children entails a lot of preparation and working knowledge on the part of parents, teachers, and guardians - from dealing with temper tantrums, to selecting the best schools, to even choosing the right play dates for them.

     Focusing on equipping educators and parents for this tough job, Educare 2013, a two-day interactive conference on raising and educating young children, will be held on Sept. 13-14, at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. Educare will bring to parents, school administrators, teachers, and other people who work with children the latest information on early childhood education and development from renowned experts from here and abroad.

      The main speaker for this year's Conference is Ms. Ling Yuan - a key figure in the Singapore Ministry of Education. Ms. Yuan will focus on the topics of "Sizzling Science for Young Scientist" and "Making Math Manageable". Other tracks such as "Planting the Seeds for Lifelong Learning Skills," "Infusing Technology in the Curriculum," "Creative Projects and Strategies for Early Childhood Education Practitioners" and "Classroom Management Solutions" will also be facilitated by other high calibre speakers and early childhood experts.

Philippine -Turkish Bilateral Business Forge

Today's bilateral trade between Philippine and Turkey is worth 300 million Dollars, this is according to Mr. Ernesto Chua the Philippine -Turkish Business Council President.The president who had been in attendance in the recently concluded cocktail and business meeting of Philippine businessmen and Turkish businessmen done at Infinity Ballroom , 32nd street , F1 Hotel Manila Bonifacio Global City , Taguig City Philippines last August 27, 2013.

To compensate and to have a reciprocal business engagement , the president is ushering for a more lenient business economics zone available for the Turkish related products and services in the Philippines for them to build ,operate warehouses and factories and economic zone like a lot to be offered for a reasonable arrangement in the same manner that the Turkish government is trying to made available to Filipino businessmen way back in the land of the "Eurasian Turkey".

Because by today's scenario major exports of Turkey to the Philippines is the wheat flour which is very cheap but good in quality reaches in the Philippines soil after 45 to 65 days. Logistic wise and the delivery duration affects the Turkey products not only for wheat flour quality but for the pricing as well.

Turkish wheat flour could be the best alternatives for a sustainable ,affordable ,new of lifestyle diet for the Filipino which could be of bread diet.

Mr. Ernesto Chua being the prime on his own in the business , had been monitoring the pulze of the emerging economy like the Philippines and Turkey. The night of business meeting is simply to encourage the fair and more bilateral balance of trade based on mutual understanding.

The two countries talked not only about agri business, but rather engaged in IT - BPO, Constructions Services, Education , Design, Semi Conductor and Electronics, dessicated coconuts and banana chips.

The night of business cocktails and networking was sponsored by Global Empire, ezinc, LUXELL, envai, TUNA, kAISUN, MONESSA, AND KUMTEL.

Former Philippines senator Nikki Coseteng , Vincent Mercader Borromeo business manager of Borromeo & Rullan -Borromeo Law, Onur Kilicaslan director of Fountain International School ( located in 14 Annapolis St. Greenhills San Juan City -Elementary Campus) ( Santollan Campus - High School - 1 Government Center , Santolan Rd., San Juan M.M). Dr., ELBE AKMAN, MBA ,SCPM, PMP Phd. in Management Standford University Certified Project Manager / Cert.x084532 ,and Henry Estipona CEO of Barcelona Mangrove Research Farm and Resort.

LifeProof Frē Case is now in the Philippines!

    Gadgets like our cellphones and tablets are important and necessity  part of our life, and we must protect them from anything that might accidentally harm them.

   LifeProof, the award-winning maker of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablets, today announced the availability of the LifeProof frē Case, giving users unprecedented freedom to take their premium gadget everywhere without worry.

The new LifeProof frē Case offers full access to all key functions while the sleek, lightweight design provides all the protection consumers have come to expect from LifeProof, including against water, dirt, snow and shock.

LifeProof frē Case makes it possible for users to swim laps in the pool, bike through rugged terrain and use fitness apps on the run. Workers can stay connected at a construction site, a hospital or in school, with dust, shock, weather and sticky fingers to contend with, while having full access to all device functions.

“Our customers love the freedom that LifeProof frē Case gives them to take their device anywhere without concern. We’re pleased to introduce the slimmest fully protective LifeProof frē Case here in the Philippines,” says Evelyn Medina, Sales Manager of JCordon, the exclusive distributor of LifeProof in the Philippines. “As with all of our products, we carefully design, build and test the case to our company’s standards for high quality and exceptional reliability.”


LifeProof frē Case will also be showcasing the latest colors and accessories for iPhone 5 case, including a new LifeProof Car Mount for hands free driving; The LifeProof Lifejacket that keeps your iPhone buoyant and afloat; the popular Bike & Bar Mount; The Belt Clip and the Armband/Swimband. LifeProof frē for iPhone 5 is available at an SRP of P3,950.

Wherever you go, whatever you do, LifeProof gives you the confidence and freedom to make your mobile device your constant companion.

LifeProof cases and accessories are available for sale at all ICON, PowerMac, Digital Hub, Beyond the Box, Digital Walker, Switch, iStudio, AShop, Astroplus and Technoholics outlets.

LifeProof is a vibrant company based in San Diego that designs, manufactures and markets cases for smartphones and tablets that deliver protection, style and functionality. LifeProof is built on the idea of giving everyone the complete freedom and confidence to use their mobile devices in any environment. Designed to defend against water, dirt, snow, shock and the hazards of daily life, LifeProof lets consumers use their mobile device everyday, everywhere, for everything - without worry. 

Visit here: www.lifeproof.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeProofAsia
More updates to follow!

MABUHAY RESTOP Presents MANILA VAINILLA!

    You would have to love this place, so much, that would keep you coming back for more and more....  The warmness of its ambience    and location. The food ahh! would make you feel so at home like how you're mom cooks you your favorite foods,  with so much love.  This newly found place has everything our rich culture has. from food, to arts, to songs,  dress, dances, customs, stories..

And yes The show! whew!  Manila Vanilla is it!  A unique musical-comedy travel show featuring  Andy Bais, Celine Fabie, Astarte Abraham and Edward Fernandez. written and directed by Nestor U. Torre, with music composed by Ryan Cayabyab. You would awesomely enjoy!

What more can i ask for. whether you're up for a great food or bond with your family, friends collegues, you'll surely have an unforgettable time here! 

History & Culture is an utter torture for absent-minded students, especially when it comes right before lunch break. Discover the productive way to take this subject,Experience the best of Philippine pop culture while you enjoy the Manila Vanilla dinner buffet at Mabuhay Restop.

Mabuhay Restop is envisioned as the go-to place for tourists in the Philippines where they could experience the country like never before and be effective catalysts for nation-building.
30% of profits will go to Gawad Kalinga.

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