PhilConGen LA Promotes Filipino-owned Small businesses and Holistic Wellness
Clockwise from top left: Dr. Fatima Bustos-Choy (L) , life coach and author of the book entitled, "More than Money: Five Paths to Abundance and Success for Inner-Centered Entrepreneurs." with LAPCG personnel; Poster for the fair and seminar dubbed, "B-Well: The Business of Wellness" held on 29 July 2022 at LAPCG Community Hall; DCG Ambrosio Enciso delivering his welcome remarks; emPHorium Founders Mr. Ferdinand Soriano and Ms. Cristina Espiritu simultaneously conducting a livestream regarding the event and showcasing their products of emPHorium; ; Representatives from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Filipino American Services Group, Inc. share helpful for a healthy lifestyle ( Photos from LAPCG)
LOS ANGELES 02 August 2022 –The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles organized a fair and seminar dubbed, "B-Well: The Business of Wellness" on 29 July 2022 at the Consulate General’s Community Hall. The event aimed to promote entrepreneurship, as well as support the expansion in the U.S. of Filipino-owned small businesses that offer food and other products that promote holistic health and wellness among Filipino-Americans.
On behalf of Consul General Edgar B. Badajos, Deputy CG Ambrosio Brian F. Enciso III delivered welcome remarks expressing appreciation to the participating organizations and urged the audience to learn from the speakers and visit the booths of Filipino-owned small to medium-size enterprises (SMEs).
Representatives from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Filipino American Services Group, Inc. shared helpful tips on how to live a healthy lifestyle and avoid diseases like cancer, as well as mental/emotional distress. Pili Ani U.S.A. shared some tips on maintaining a healthy skin-care routine using its organic products made of pili oil and elemi oil.
EmPHorium’s business partners briefly introduced their companies and allowed the participants to try their products including SEKAYA Global, B.I.G. "Gusto" Brand, Chemrez MCT Oil, M2 Malungay Drink, Saint C, Calamansi Extract, Heavenly Care and Tropical Shop.
During the reception, the Consulate General offered healthy refreshments such as fresh pasta salad, tofu skewers, gluten free banana bread, different kinds of cheeses, fruits and aguas frescas.
The livestream of the event can be viewed here: https://fb.watch/eAeQrVjmN3/
For more information, visit https://www.philippineconsulatela.org or https://www.facebook.com/PHLinLA/. END
Clockwise from left: Ms. Christine Consunji presenting Pili Ani’s skincare products; Participants imitating FASGI speaker in tapping their body parts to relieve stress; healthy refreshments such as fresh pasta salad, tofu skewers, gluten free banana bread, different kinds of cheeses, fruits and aguas frescas were served during the event. (Photos from LAPCG)