Filipino-American Entrepreneurs in Hawaii Encouraged to Explore Trade Partnerships with Ilocos Sur
PHOTO: The Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu headed by Consul General Emil Fernandez (third from right, standing) in collaboration with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce in Hawaii (FCCH) and Hawaii Philippines Business Economic Council (HPBEC) briefed Ilocos Sur officials including Mayor Eric Singson of Candon City, Ilocos Sur (4th from right, standing), Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Kristine Singson-Meehan (leftmost, front row, seated) and former Finance Undersecretary Karen Singson (right, seated) on selected innovations by leading Filipino-American entrepreneurs in Hawaii during a business forum and reception held at the A’ali’I at Ward Village last 20 April 2023.
Consul General Fernandez lauded the success of Filipino-American entrepreneurs in Hawaii, noting the opportune time to invest in the Philippines or partner with traders and suppliers from the country interested in capturing the Hawaiian market. He added that the activity builds on the back-to-back economic briefings at the Consulate last January.
Panelists included Mr. Dante Aragon of EMCC, LLC, Ms. Melody Calisay of East West Marketing, and Mr. Saili Levi of Laie Vanilla Company, who spoke of their successful ventures and applicability in the Philippines.
Mayor Singson, Deputy Speaker Singson, and former Finance Undersecretary Singson thanked the participants for organizing the event and sharing their expertise, which they hoped to replicate in Ilocos Sur. (Honolulu PCG photo)
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