Fil-Am coffee biz named micro roaster of the year
A Filipino American-owned coffee company in San Diego, California has received a prestigious honor as the best micro roaster in the United States for 2020. Mostra Coffee, which was founded…
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Philippine SME Business Expo to empower more SMEs on November 12 – 13
PASAY – PH’s Largest Business-2-Business Expo, Conference, and Networking Event for Small and Medium Enterprises, the 9th Philippine SME Business Expo & Conference [PHILSME] will be opening its doors on…
Duty Free PH eyes growing market of Filipino outbound travelers
Manila, Philippines – Duty Free Philippines (DFP) has inked partnership with about 50 travel agencies that cater to Filipino International Travellers (FITs) to attract more customers to shop at DFP…
Korean Air launches flight from LA to Clark International Airport
For those Los Angeles travelers heading to the Philippines, but want to avoid flying into Manila, there’s a new alternative. Korean Air began a daily flight on Friday, October 25…
Philippine Consulate in Honolulu organizes trade mission to the Philippines
(22 October 2019, Honolulu, Hawaii) – The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu assisted in organizing the Manila and Clark-leg of the 29th Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) Joint…
Duty Free Philippines announces 2-day Halloween sale
Duty Free Philippines (DFP) announces a 2-day Halloween sale with up to 60 percent off on selected items on October 26 and 27 at the Duty Free Fiestamall in Parañaque…
Japan Tourism Awards hails PDOT for Boracay Rehab
OSAKA, JAPAN – The Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) continues to reap accolades for its beefed up drive to promote sustainable tourism practices in its destinations. Philippine Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat personally…
Penang International Travel Exchange 2019 Returns for the Second Year
Penang, Malaysia: The Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE), a programme owned by Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) opened today at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre. With the 2-day B2B…
Forum with BSP governor spotlights PH economy’s resilience
WASHINGTON, D.C.— “The Philippines has come a long way but it is now recognized globally as among the fastest growing and most resilient economies in the world. Its future prospects…
TPB mounts biggest international travel trade event in the Philippines for 2019
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing and promotions arm of the Department of Tourism (DOT), is set to boost tourism in the Philippines as it simultaneously mounts the…
Gov. Newsom signs arbitration bill giving California’s workers, consumers a big win
SACRAMENTO – Delivering a big victory for California workers and consumers, Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday, October 13, signed SB 707, jointly authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) and Senate…
Major credit agency upgrades California’s credit rating
SACRAMENTO – Recognizing California’s decisions to build the state’s fiscal reserves and pay down long-term liabilities, as well as continued economic growth, a major credit agency – Moody’s Investors Service…
Mayor Garcetti launches ‘LA MADE 4.0’ to increase upskilling in LA manufacturing and create new career paths for Angelenos
By 2022, the initiative will retrain 3,000 workers and develop 500 manufacturing pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday, October 15, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced LA MADE 4.0 —…
Jollibee named corporation of the year by LA Asian biz group
Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) was honored as corporation of the year by the Los Angeles Asian Business Association on Thursday, October 10. JFC, with its flagship brand…
20th annual Asian Small Business Expo returns on October 19
ELECTED officials, U.S. Bank representatives and many community members gathered on Wednesday, October 2 to announce the upcoming 20th Annual Asian Small Business Expo. The Asian Pacific Islander Small Business…
Filipino wins 2019 US Professional Tennis Association Star Award
LAS VEGAS — The United States Professional Tennis Association held its Awards Lunch this past Wednesday during the 2019 USPTA World Conference presented by Havana Bob’s at the Westgate Las…
Henry Sy’s children top Forbes PH richest list
A new generation of tycoons entered Forbes magazine’s 2019 Philippines Rich list on Wednesday, September 25, with the children of late tycoon Henry Sy nabbing the top spot with their…
Jollibee completes Coffee Bean acquisition
PHILIPPINE fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. (JFC) has completed its $350-million acquisition of American beverage and food retailer Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL), marking it as the company’s…
De Lima calls AFP deal with China-backed telco a ‘Trojan Horse’
“Trojan Horse.” That’s what opposition senator Leila De Lima on Friday, September 20, called the signed agreement between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and China-led Mislatel Consortium, now…
Fil-Am chambers of commerce meet with Ambassador Romualdez during SoCal visit
THE Coalition filipino American Chambers of Commerce (COFACC) welcomed Philippine Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, during an exclusive luncheon at the Diamond Bar Golf Club last…
As McDonald’s delivery business builds global momentum, the company hosts third annual McDelivery event across 50 countries and six continents
Global ‘McDelivery Night In’ includes ‘Staying In’ clothing line dropping Sept. 19 Chicago — McDonald’s now delivers to more than one million customers around the world every day. To honor…
DND concerned about AFP deal with China-backed telco
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Monday, September 16, said it has a concern over the agreement between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Chinese-linked telco firm…
House OKs bill allowing more foreigners to practice profession in PH
THE House of Representatives gave its nod to a bill allowing more foreigners to practice their profession in the country and lowering the direct local hires required of foreign investors….
In conversation: Philippine Trade Commissioner Eric Elnar on why Fil-Ams should invest in the Philippines
IN recent years, studies have shown that the Philippines continues to be an emerging market for economic growth. It is also considered as one of the most dynamic economies in…
DOT, Jollibee launch tourism campaign
The Department of Tourism (DOT), in partnership with Filipino fast food chain Jollibee, launched the “Eats More Fun in the Philippines” campaign over the weekend in a bid to take…
8 Philippine companies among Forbes’ ‘Best Over a Billion’
Eight Philippine companies secured spots on Forbes Asia magazine’s inaugural “Best Over a Billion (BOB)” list, which highlights the 200 top-performing listed companies across the Asia-Pacific region with revenues of…
Las Vegas AAPI business owners share strides under Trump admin
DESPITE reports of an impending recession going into 2020, several Asian American and Pacific Islanders in Las Vegas argue that their businesses have been strong since President Donald Trump took…
Filipino workers appeal ATM fee hike
Partido Manggagawa chair Rene Magtubo on Tuesday, August 13, said workers are appealing to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to suspend the impending increase in fees for transactions conducted…
What to know about the Equifax data breach settlement
IN September 2017, Equifax revealed that approximately 147 million people had their personal data stolen by hackers who got through the consumer credit reporting company’s servers. Last week, the Federal…
Second annual International Travel, Trade and Consumer Expo lands in Carson on August 3-4
The weekend filled with exhibitors, activities, entertainment and speakers promoting the booming travel and trade opportunities between the United States and the Philippines is here! On Saturday and Sunday, August…