The ABS-CBN Southern California Office-TFC Flagship Store Is now open for business in downtown Glendale.
"It's a sign that TFC will continue to be here to serve the Filipinos all over the United States. Our headquarters is in the Bay Area, but we do know that more than half of our market and audience is here in Southern California. We do a lot of business here so it does make sense to be here," said Managing Director Olivia De Jesus.
Surprising the first batch of visitors from the press is vacationing actor, Piolo Pascual. The star of "Starting Over Again" is enjoying the movie premier's success and has family in the area.
"I'm excited, of course. I want to welcome all my friends in Southern California. We have an office finally and it's nice to be home. It's my second home," Pascual said.
Census statistics show that over half a million Filipinos live in Southern California.
Community leaders, the Philippine consulate, and Glendale Mayor Dave Weaver, whose wife of 46 years, Linda, is Filipino, joined the opening ceremonies, presenting the company with a certificate of commendation.
"I'm happy to have the Filipino cable flagship station here in Glendale. We have about 12, 13,000 Filipinos living in Glendale," Weaver said.
The office, located at 225 West Broadway, is open to the public from Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.
The TFC flagship store serves as a retail center for TFC My Remit.
source: www.abs-cbnnews.com
