Executive Leadership

  • Don Orozco

    CEO & President

    Don Orozco is a decorated community leader and a multi-awarded broadcaster in the United States and in the Philippines. He has 30 years of experience working with the public and private sector, including the US Federal Government, California State, County and Local Government, US and Philippine Chambers of Commerce and US Small Business Administration. 

    Currently he is the 1st Vice President of the Filipino American Press Club of California, a Board of Trustee of The Filipino Community of Santa Clara County, on the Board of Directors of the Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley, one of the Founding Board Members of the Coalition of Filipino American Chambers of Commerce, as well as a member of the Philippine US Business Council.

    He is a contributing writer for the Philippine Post in Los Angeles, and Philippine News Today in San Francisco, and a host of the popular and long-running show Radyo Agila sa Amerika on DZEC Radyo Agila 1062 kHz, Facebook, and YouTube.

    He is a licensed Notary Public in the State of California and a licensed Insurance Agent in the US working for Dignity Memorial, the largest cemetery and funeral company in the world as a Pre-Planning Advisor.

  • Yoleisil Pontino

    Senior Vice President - Executive Marketing Director

    Yoleisil Pontino is entrepreneur and philanthropist, promoter and concert producer, and a mother of 3 amazing kids.

    The proud Filipina is successfully juggles her business ventures with her mommy-wife duties in San Francisco, California, with the advocacy of "Make a Difference" to give back to the community.

    Yoliesil has been doing the Show Your Care Humanitarian Mission for 6 years and is still ongoing in the Philippines. The weekly feeding program is held in PGH and National Children's Hospital.

    Yoleisil was recognized in Gawad America Award in 2022 in Hollywood California, and has been featured on LionhearTV, Random Republic, Metro. Style and a live interview at Spotlight Philippines.

  • Robinson Mangaoang

    Vice President - Treasurer /Finance Officer

    Owner of several small business serving the BayArea community.

  • Lucille Mercado

    Independent Medical Director

    Lucille Mercado is an accomplished Medical Director with a proven track record at Fresenius Dialysis Center, enhancing patient outcomes through comprehensive treatment plans and effective team collaboration. Skilled in clinical diagnosis and patient evaluation, with a strong emphasis on teaching and mentoring.

    Dr. Mercado has achieved increased patient satisfaction scores, demonstrating exceptional medical expertise.

  • Thelma Orozco

    Independent Director - Executive Secretary

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  • Edgard Francis Espiritu

    Independent Director

    Francis is currently the owner and President of the Philippine News Today. It is the longest running publication in California and was established in 1961. He manages all aspects of the paper from its print to online presence. He handles its strategic planning, operations, finance and budgeting, contract negotiations, Human Resources and multimedia management.

    Friends call him Francis was also a former banker as he was a Manager of Western State Bank in South San Francisco. He is in charge of hiring and supervising all the staff that works in the bank.

    Francis is a highly recognized and multi awarded community leader. In 2003, he was the recipient of Filipino Choice award in print media and was honored as a former President of the San Mateo County Filipino American Chamber of Commerce.

  • Gus Orozco

    Independent Director - Marketing & Communications

    Gus Orozco is an experienced communications & marketing professional, specializing in brand growth, advertising campaigns, and brand development.

    Gus has 5 years of experience working with established brands, government agencies, and small businesses, helping them assess their marketing strategies, create robust advertising campaigns, and developing optimized internal communications workflows for large and small organizations.

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Advisory Board

  • Jose Esteves

    Former Mayor - City of Milpitas

  • Pat Gacoscos

    Former Vice Mayor - City of Union City

  • Ruben Yusi

    CFO, P3Comm.Net

Resource Team