Filipino Entrepreneurs Highlight Journeys of Success in “The Juan Guide to Business” Forum
Filipino Entrepreneurs Highlight Journeys of Success in “The Juan Guide to Business” Forum (L-R) Consul Anna Guerra, Jozelle Diaz, Edil Cuepo, Marty Austria, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, Carol Austria, Ramon Vinluan, Chris Mauricio, Trade Commissioner Alma Argayoso, and Vice Consul Pete de la Fuente gather for a group photo after an insightful panel discussion. (Photo by Sherlyn Roxas) NEW YORK CITY, 28 August 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, hosted a forum on "The Juan Guide to Business: Filipinnovation—From Vision to Six Figures” at the Philippine Center in New York.The event highlighted the importance of Filipino innovation and creativity, with speakers discussing their personal and professional journeys, including challenges faced as entrepreneurs and the role of their cultural background in the business ventures.The forum began with a keynote message from Chris Mauricio, Chef and Co-owner of Harana Market and James Beard Award finalist, who reflected on their Filipino identity that shaped their entrepreneurial journey, the role of storytelling and community in Harana’s vision, and the challenges and lessons they navigated as a Queer and Trans-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) founder in the food…