| Benjamin T. Maynigo, ESQ. Mclean, Virginia |
National President, Asian Pacific American Chamber of
Commerce. An outstanding advocate for cause, for people -
Filipinos, Asian Pacific Americans, Native Americans and other
minorities. A lawyer, an educator, an accountant, a professional
manager and an enterpreneur.
Benjamin T. Maynigo could very well fit into being a role model for
Asian Pacific Americans in the fields of government, business and
industry, education, science and technology, and other areas of
interest. But he would rather prefer being considered as an
"ADVOCATE' - advocate for causes, for people - Filipinos, Asian
Pacific Americans, Native Americans, and other minorities; for
regions - Southeast Asia, Latin America and Black Africa; and for
issues. And for this, his background will speak for himself.
Born and raised in a small rural town in northern Philippines, he is
married to the former Tina Manglapus with whom he has three
children; Tanya, Traci and Raulito.
He first came to the United States in 1963 as an American Field
Service International Scholar to learn the history, government and
culture of America by studying in Huntington Beach High School in
Commerce. An outstanding advocate for cause, for people -
Filipinos, Asian Pacific Americans, Native Americans and other
minorities. A lawyer, an educator, an accountant, a professional
manager and an enterpreneur.
Benjamin T. Maynigo could very well fit into being a role model for
Asian Pacific Americans in the fields of government, business and
industry, education, science and technology, and other areas of
interest. But he would rather prefer being considered as an
"ADVOCATE' - advocate for causes, for people - Filipinos, Asian
Pacific Americans, Native Americans, and other minorities; for
regions - Southeast Asia, Latin America and Black Africa; and for
issues. And for this, his background will speak for himself.
Born and raised in a small rural town in northern Philippines, he is
married to the former Tina Manglapus with whom he has three
children; Tanya, Traci and Raulito.
He first came to the United States in 1963 as an American Field
Service International Scholar to learn the history, government and
culture of America by studying in Huntington Beach High School in
California and by living with an American family. In Huntington Beach he disttringuished himself as a
champion orator by winning several trophies for the school, the most noted of which is his winning piece on
"Voice of Democracy".
He went back to the Philippines only to escape from it 13 years later because of his involvement in the fight
against the Marcos dictatorship. Travelling in a small pump boat with his wife and two-year old daughter, and
escaping from the pirates, he went to a small island in Malaysia and stayed there for four months until
allowed to enter the United States as a political refugee on March 4, 1976.
As a student, his record is more than outstanding. He was a recipient of several awards in academic
excellence and student leadership. His stint as an American Field Service International Scholar and his
attendance either as a delegate or as speaker to several international conferences gave him a rich
experience and become sensitive to the different needs of people, races and culture notwithstanding.
As a professional, his experience and achievement is also nothing less than outstanding. He has conducted
semionars and management training programs (international trade, association management, etc.) and has
occupied various positions on the executive level. Ben also run and managed minority associations such as
the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Asia Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, and the Asian
American Fund. Having learned the ropes of advocacy, lobbying and networking, Ben successfully networked
with political and business groups. While he was with the Ibero American Chamber of Commerce he was
Acting Executive Director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, where he learned all the Federal
programs benefiting the minorities of America.
Noticing the minimal participation of Asians in these programs, he co-founded the Asian Pacific American
Chamber of Commerce in 1983 to encourage more participation by Asians. Since then, membership to the
APACC has grown to more than 3,000 spread in 26 states and 10 countries in Asia. Participation of Asians in
the programs increased by 50%.
He has been a strong advocate for more participation of Asian Pacific Americans in Federal procurement.
The reasons for the minimal participation of Asian Pacific Americans in the Federal procurement programs
were: a) they didn't know about such programs; b) they didn't know how to take advantage of such programs;
and c) they didn't have a strong, effective and efficient organization that would advocate the interest of Asian
Pacific Americans in these areas. This was why Ben co-founded the Asian Pacific American Chamber of
Commerce.
To further the cause of Asian Pacifican American businesses in this field, he negotiated working agreements
with the Blacks (National Business League, National Association of Black and Minority Chambers of
Commerce, National Association of Real Estate Brokers, National Association of Minority Contractors), the
Hispanics (U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Ibero American Chamber of Commerce, Latin American
Manufacturers Association), and the Native Americans (American Indian Trade and Development Council,
National Congress of American Indian Tribes).
He has also been a strong advocate for more participation by small and minority businesses in international
trade and investments. He was responsible for putting together several joint venture arrangements between
some firms in Asia and minority firms in the United States especially in the field of telecommunications,
computer technology and other high tech areas. #
champion orator by winning several trophies for the school, the most noted of which is his winning piece on
"Voice of Democracy".
He went back to the Philippines only to escape from it 13 years later because of his involvement in the fight
against the Marcos dictatorship. Travelling in a small pump boat with his wife and two-year old daughter, and
escaping from the pirates, he went to a small island in Malaysia and stayed there for four months until
allowed to enter the United States as a political refugee on March 4, 1976.
As a student, his record is more than outstanding. He was a recipient of several awards in academic
excellence and student leadership. His stint as an American Field Service International Scholar and his
attendance either as a delegate or as speaker to several international conferences gave him a rich
experience and become sensitive to the different needs of people, races and culture notwithstanding.
As a professional, his experience and achievement is also nothing less than outstanding. He has conducted
semionars and management training programs (international trade, association management, etc.) and has
occupied various positions on the executive level. Ben also run and managed minority associations such as
the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Asia Pacific American Chamber of Commerce, and the Asian
American Fund. Having learned the ropes of advocacy, lobbying and networking, Ben successfully networked
with political and business groups. While he was with the Ibero American Chamber of Commerce he was
Acting Executive Director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, where he learned all the Federal
programs benefiting the minorities of America.
Noticing the minimal participation of Asians in these programs, he co-founded the Asian Pacific American
Chamber of Commerce in 1983 to encourage more participation by Asians. Since then, membership to the
APACC has grown to more than 3,000 spread in 26 states and 10 countries in Asia. Participation of Asians in
the programs increased by 50%.
He has been a strong advocate for more participation of Asian Pacific Americans in Federal procurement.
The reasons for the minimal participation of Asian Pacific Americans in the Federal procurement programs
were: a) they didn't know about such programs; b) they didn't know how to take advantage of such programs;
and c) they didn't have a strong, effective and efficient organization that would advocate the interest of Asian
Pacific Americans in these areas. This was why Ben co-founded the Asian Pacific American Chamber of
Commerce.
To further the cause of Asian Pacifican American businesses in this field, he negotiated working agreements
with the Blacks (National Business League, National Association of Black and Minority Chambers of
Commerce, National Association of Real Estate Brokers, National Association of Minority Contractors), the
Hispanics (U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Ibero American Chamber of Commerce, Latin American
Manufacturers Association), and the Native Americans (American Indian Trade and Development Council,
National Congress of American Indian Tribes).
He has also been a strong advocate for more participation by small and minority businesses in international
trade and investments. He was responsible for putting together several joint venture arrangements between
some firms in Asia and minority firms in the United States especially in the field of telecommunications,
computer technology and other high tech areas. #
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