Fil-Am entrepreneurs

With over 35 years in Silicon Valley and launching multiple profitable companies, Filipino American tech innovator and entrepreneur Dado Banatao shares his five success factors for business start-ups....Read More

TORONTO — Finally, an affordable designer handbag for women on the go — complete with multiple pockets, plus two built-in drink holders inside. This is thanks to the ingenuity of Filipina entrepreneur Mitzi Faigal, owner &...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Back in 2008, in the midst of the last U.S. recession, Filipino American Liza Tan was gutsy enough to put up her own business in San Francisco. But she quickly realized it...

SAN FRANCISCO — For 15-year-old Fil-Am, Diego Fuentebella, flipping Philippine butterfly knives, or balisong, is a hobby he picked up over a year ago, a skill he’s becoming good at. The owners of Pinoy clothing store...

CULVER CITY, CA — In 10 years Coolhaus has become one of the coolest treats, not just in sunny southern California, but around the world. But before the lines at the flagship, Coolhaus began in the...

BROOKLYN, NY — For Lorraine Reyes and Jorgo Tore, their family business is a marriage of many sorts. A union of their Filipino and Greek heritage, mixed with their passion for coffee and cocktail. This is...

Gelaine Santiago couldn’t believe she’s one of the winners of the prestigious Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards — something she’s always hoped for but felt was a far-off dream. Now a reality, she admits she once doubted herself and...

BAY AREA — How about chowing down on an array of adobo dishes for a good cause? A restaurant serving the San Francisco community for over a hundred years — which is now owned by a...

VANCOUVER — Holidays in Granville Island can get pretty jam-packed, with the swarm of both locals and foreign visitors to the well-known tourist spot. This is true for Lee’s Donuts, one of the many specialty stores in...

The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii honored Filipino business owners and entrepreneur of the year at its annual awards ceremony. The chamber celebrates 30 years this year, and is the oldest Filipino chamber of commerce...