Aloha, Motherland: 25th Trade Mission to the Philippines
THE CHAMBER PROMOTING HAWAII’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY SINCE 1954 Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii January 2015 Aloha, Motherland: 25th Trade Mission to the Philippines By Constancio Paranal III MISSION STATEMENT On February 7th, a delegation from the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii will be heading to the Philippines for its annual trade mission project. The group will be headed by FCCH President Paul Alimbuyao, Hawaii Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui, and Philippine Consul General Gina Jamoralin. Provides leadership in promoting Hawaii’s business community through its programs and activities by: As espoused by FCCH leadership team, the goals of the trade mission are to: Broadening opportunities for Filipino entrepreneurs and member businesses, Strengthening business links between Hawaii and the Philippines, and Assisting in the professional growth of its members. Increase business activity by promoting Hawaii and the Philippines as investment and tourism destinations, Encourage trade and economic activities across the Pacific region, Strengthen business links between Hawaii and the Philippines, and Promote goodwill and exchange of ideas. Indeed, trade missions remain an important exercise to advocate for strengthened partnerships between the State of Hawaii and sister cities in the Philippines through information, culture, and trading exchanges. As a Filipino US immigrant, born and raised in Manila, I believe in the importance of educating Filipino-Americans on the culture, traditions, and customs in the Philippines—as they weave the fabric of our identity. But more importantly, as Filipino Immigrants, I believe that we should remain indubitable ambassadors of the Philippines speaking for and promoting the goodness, richness, and uniqueness of our Country, our heritage, and our Filipino people. As a member of the FCCH ‘ohana, I applaud the efforts of the FCCH Executive Leadership team for its dedication in imbibing this message through programs such as the trade mission. It remains our hope that these programs would encourage young Filipino -Americans to take a more active role and participation in building our community with pride and honour. Let us pray for the delegates of the 25th Annual Trade Mission to the Philippines, that they may successfully accomplish their pursuit towards the advancement of our institution and our people. And may the good Lord keep them safe and bless them throughout their journey. In This Issue Aloha, Motherland: 25th Trade Mission…p1 Mabuhay kayong lahat. Networking with FCCH Kababayan Today…p2 (Note: A Pacific Business News article on the 25th Annual Trade Mission maybe accessed via this link.) Updates and New Members…p2 Inter-Cultural via KFC Chambers…p3 Networking with the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii If you would like to learn more about the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii such as ways to be an active member of the community, please watch the video by clicking the image or this link. Watch and listen to FCCH President Paul Alimbuyao during his interview with Ms. Giselle Tongi via the show Kababayan Today. Note: The video link is http://youtu.be/rKCajH3qMLg NEW MEMBERS New Member Names Allan Alvarez Producer 96.7 FM KPHI Filipino Radio Jennifer Aquino CSR II HomeStreet Bank Armi Farinas Accountant 1/31 2/7– 2/17 3/27 Scholarship Notification to highschools Chair Edna Alikpala Trade Mission to the Philippines Manila, Camarines Norte, Cebu City & Palawan Chair Patrick Tantoco Golf Tournament Ewa Beach Golf Club Title Sponsor: Maria A.F. Etrata Foundation Hole in One Sponsor: Mercedes Benz of Honolulu Chair Eddie Agas Sr. UPCOMING EVENTS Darren Furumoto President Risource Energy Aurora Reyes Manzon Business Banking Service Rep First Hawaiian Bank Rod Medallon Broker Capital Source One Realty, LLC. Lina Barnachea Mercado Owner Lina B Flowers/Balikbayan Travel Vina Morales Owner, Hawaii Office Ultimate Beauty Harris Nakamoto Director, Labor & Strategic Sales Kaiser Permanente George Pascual Vice President & Sales Manager First Hawaiian Bank Melinda Gambol Sanders Account Mgr/Marketing Consultant KPRP 650 AM Pinoy Power Radio Sponsor Paul Alimbuyao Bernadette Fajardo Yonie Malig-on Paul Alimbuyao Rocky Anguay Sam Acosta Paul Alimbuyao Yonie Malig-on Paul Alimbuyao Rocky Anguay Paul Alimbuyao Inter-Cultural Exchange through KFC Chambers The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (FCCH) joined forces with the two other ethnic business chambers Chinese Chamber Commerce of Hawaii and Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce. The exclusive networking event was held on January 21st at TOPA Financial Center in downtown Honolulu. The event is just one of the series of inter-chamber activities dedicated to assisting members in expanding their professional growth and network. Mahalo to all the members who participated and represented FCCH. We hope to have more of these collaborations moving forward. Please click the link to read a Pacific Business News article related to this event. Read Now. Contact Us For any request of information, questions, or contributions, please do not hesitate to email EMAIL FCC Hawaii [email protected] WEBSITE Visit us on the web at www.filipinochamber.org MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 1572 Honolulu, HI, USA 96806– 1572
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