About Us
Welcome to FilAm Connection Shop.
"...we see our work as pasalubong to your family..."
We’re Janelle Quiambao and David Banales, a husband-and-wife team born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Janelle is a second-generation Filipino American, and David is a fourth-generation Mexican American. Together, we share a love for culture,community, and the stories that shape who we are.
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Our Mission
This is the mission of FilAm Connection Shop:
"To connect Filipinos in America with artisans in the Philippines who are reinventing and carrying forward the Filipino story."
By bringing Sinagtala Parol and Fil Dog to the U.S., we see our work as pasalubong, a gift we carry from our time living in the Philippines, shared with you and your family.
Maraming salamat for being part of this journey!