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The affluent FilAm community
The FilAm Editorial Not too long ago, I had a conversation with a Wells Fargo executive who asked me a simple yet loaded question: “What is the Filipino community like?” With a touch of pride and candor, I replied, “The Filipino community is an affluent community.” I thought of the fundraising galas held in posh […]
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Helping Filipino business owners get fast and easy financing
Getting money to run or grow a small business can be difficult. For Filipino business owners across the U.S., QM Advance offers a simple way to get the working capital they need – quickly and without stress. QM Advance provides funding to small and medium sized businesses in many industries, like restaurants, salons, grocery stores, […]
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1% remittance tax under the ‘one big beautiful bill’ Act as dissected by PNB New York’s Eric Bustamante
By Cristina DC Pastor Philippine National Bank’s General Manager Eric Bustamente has a lot of explaining to do as the U.S. government prepares to impose a 1 percent excise tax on certain remittance transfers from the United States to a foreign country starting January 1, 2026. First, he must break down to Filipinos in the […]
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From Amazon Prime to Zelle, AAPI community’s favorite brands
Amplify AAPI has released its latest Cross Industry Report, offering valuable insights into the brand preferences, media habits, and purchasing behaviors of AANHPI communities—compared to U.S. adults and other racial groups. Created by NORC at the University of Chicago with support from AARP, Amplify AAPI is the largest and most representative public opinion panel of […]
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On Global Filipinos: PR man Butch Meily’s journey from Manila to Wall Street
By Loida Nicolas Lewis Butch Meily’s memoir “From Manila to Wall Street” recounts his journey as a young Filipino immigrant and a public relations professional in the USA. Then lightning strikes: the Filipina wife of an African American entrepreneur-lawyer calls him about a PR opportunity. And his ascent to the highs and lows of the world of […]
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Trade organization celebrates 50 companies committed to the Asian American market
By Cristina DC Pastor Filipinos are the second largest market in the Asian American community in terms of household income, according to Giancarlo Pacheco, vice president of the Asian American Advertising Federation (3AF), a trade organization connecting agencies with media, research and marketing companies. With their impressive numbers, Filipino Americans are an important demographics for […]
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A media platform for women in financial technology
By Tricia J. Capistrano Wednesday, April 23 is a big day for Nicole Casperson and Anton Briones. Nicole and Anton, who publish the newsletter “Fintech is Femme,” are hosting their biggest event, the Fintech is Femme Leadership Summit at the New York Times Center. Six thousand attendees are expected. The speakers include Angel Rich, founder […]
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La Parrilla in Colonia, N.J. closes after 10 years
By Cristina DC Pastor La Parrilla de Manila, the family-owned restaurant in Colonia, New Jersey famous for its Adobong Balut, Lengua and giant Halo Halo has shuttered. Its last day was February 16. A short announcement was made but no reason was given for the closure: “La Parrilla de Manila will be closed until further […]
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Groundbreaking exhibit ‘TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis’ opens in Baltimore
By Crystal Turner Director of Communications & External Relations The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture Baltimore, MD – The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture is proud to announce that its highly anticipated exhibit, “TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis,” is now open. […]