Top government officials and diplomats open the 13th edition of Ifex Philippines NxtFood Asia on May 24 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. The event is considered the biggest gathering of delectable and export-quality food finds. Attending the opening are (from left) Embassy of Malaysia chargé d’affaires Rizany Irwan bin Muhamad Mazlan, Agriculture program director Bernadette San Juan, Venezuela Ambassador Capaya Rodriguez Gonzales, Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions executive director Pauline Suaco-Juan, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez, Cabinet Spouses Association Inc. executive secretary Betty Medialdea, Trade undersecretary Abdulgani Macatoman, Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization Inc. president Roberto Amores and Hungary Ambassador Dr. Jozsef Bencze.