About Us
Filipino Global: Our Journey, Our Heritage, Our Growth
From a single store in Maryland to serving the Filipino community throughout the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area.
About Us
A History of Filipino Global(2003–Present)
The story of Filipino Global is a story of vision, perseverance, cultural pride, and commitment to the Filipino community. What began as the acquisition and revival of a single Filipino store in Maryland in October 2003 has grown into a business dedicated to bringing the taste, products, services, and cultural identity of the Philippines closer to Filipinos living in the United States.
October 2003
The Beginning: Reviving a Filipino Business in Maryland
Our journey began in October 2003 with the acquisition of our first Filipino store in Maryland. At the time, the business needed renewed direction, restoration, and revitalization.
We embraced the opportunity with a clear vision: to restore the store, rebuild its presence, regain its share of the Filipino market, and reestablish it as a trusted destination for Filipino products and services.
More than simply acquiring a business, we were taking on a mission to preserve a place where Filipinos could find familiar products, traditional food, and a sense of home.
2003–2013
A Decade of Service, Cultural Representation, and Community Building
For the next ten years, we dedicated ourselves to serving the Filipino community in Maryland.
During this period, we strengthened our business by providing more than just groceries. We developed a hybrid business model that combined Filipino retail products, prepared hot meals, and essential community-oriented services.
Our store became a place where our Kababayans could shop, enjoy Filipino cuisine, access services, and reconnect with the culture and traditions they carried from home.
Our commitment was not simply commercial. It was also about cultural representation, community relationships, and creating a welcoming environment for every Kapwa and Kabayan.
2013 Onward
Expanding Our Vision to Greater DC, Maryland, and Virginia
After ten years of experience and service in Maryland, we recognized an opportunity to extend our reach and serve a much larger Filipino population throughout the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area, particularly Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
This expansion led us to discover an abandoned yet historically known business location in Bailey’s Crossroads, Falls Church, Virginia.
We saw potential where others might have seen a challenge. We recognized the opportunity to restore another location, bring it back to life, and transform it into a destination for the growing Filipino community in Northern Virginia.
Expansion and Diversification
One Destination, Multiple Filipino Services
As we established our presence in Virginia, we continued the same hybrid business model that had shaped our success in Maryland.
Our goal was to create a convenient, accessible, and culturally familiar destination offering a wide range of Filipino goods and services under one business concept.
Our store became a place where our Kababayans could shop, enjoy Filipino cuisine, access services, and reconnect with the culture and traditions they carried from home.
Our services include:
Filipino Grocery and Retail Products
Offering authentic Filipino food, ingredients, household necessities, and specialty products.
Filipino Hot Food and Cuisine
Serving traditional Filipino meals and freshly prepared dishes that bring the taste of home to our customers.
Balikbayan Cargo Services
Helping Filipinos send packages, gifts, and essential goods to their families in the Philippines.
Money Remittance Services
Providing convenient ways for our Kababayans to send financial support to their loved ones back home.
Other Filipino Goods and Community Services
Expanding our offerings to meet the everyday needs of Filipinos and customers who appreciate Filipino culture.
Through these services, Filipino Global became more than a grocery store. It evolved into a community-oriented business connecting people, families, cultures, and opportunities across borders.
Present Day
Continuing the Filipino Global Journey
Today, Filipino Global continues to build upon the foundation established in 2003.
From the restoration of our first Maryland store to our expansion into Bailey’s Crossroads, Virginia, our journey reflects more than two decades of determination, hard work, adaptation, and commitment.
Our business continues to be guided by the same principles that inspired its beginning:
- Preserving Filipino culture and traditions.
- Providing quality Filipino products, food, and services.
- Building lasting relationships with our customers and communities.
- Supporting the needs of Filipinos living away from their homeland.
- Creating opportunities for business growth, innovation, and expansion.
Our Legacy and Our Vision
Filipino Global is more than a business. It is a bridge between home and the Filipino community abroad.
What started with the revival of one store in Maryland in October 2003 has developed into a continuing journey of cultural representation, entrepreneurship, and community service.
For over two decades, we have remained committed to our Kapwa and Kabayan—providing not only products and services but also a place where Filipino identity, traditions, and connections continue to thrive.
Our journey began with one store. Our mission continues with an entire community.
Filipino Global – Bringing the Philippines Closer to Home.