Fernando's hideaway

By Leah C. Salterio

Aug 16, 2024 12:01 am

Filipino migrant on a mission to bridge talent and heritage in the US East Coast

'FIESTA in America' — a festival of Filipino music, entertainment, native products, street food, and more — is touted as the largest indoor Filipino event in the US East Coast.

Nearly three decades ago, Fernando Mendez and his late wife Mila were driven by a mission to connect Filipino entrepreneurs with mainstream businesses and Filipino American consumers.

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Filipino migrant on a mission to bridge talent and heritage in the US East Coast

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