ABE
Asian-American Business Enterprise.
Established March 2010
Since 2010, putting our community on the record.
What began as a quarterly print magazine in San Antonio is now a certified publishing and advertising company serving businesses, chambers and public agencies across seven Texas counties.
Our mission
A platform, not a pedestal.
We provide a platform to promote cultural expression through a variety of arts and entertainment and events, and networking between communities and businesses.
Fil-Am World Magazine was established by Romelette Metz on 23 March 2010 as a publishing and advertising company. The brief remains unchanged — give people something worth reading, and give the businesses in those pages a real route to growth.
Local roots, global reach
Reported from San Antonio, distributed worldwide through the e-magazine since 2019.
Community before commerce
Chambers, consulates, parishes and civic leaders — relationships built long before they were useful.
Solutions for everyone
Our tagline is meant literally. We serve clients of every background, sector and size.
Our story
How a quarterly became a media company.
2010 — In print
Founded on 23 March by Romelette Metz. Quarterly print editions covering Filipino-American life in San Antonio.
2019 — Online, worldwide
The e-magazine launches in March, taking the title to readers well beyond Texas.
2020–21 — The pivot
Through the pandemic the business moved decisively into digital presence and professional services. By early 2021 we had our first business clients and our first office.
2022 — Under contract
In June we became a government contractor across seven counties, with vendor registration for both the City of San Antonio and Bexar County.
Credentials
Certified, registered, contract-ready.
Four active certifications through the South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, plus public-sector vendor registration — the paperwork that lets procurement teams say yes.
MBE
Minority Business Enterprise.
SBE
Small Business Enterprise.
WBE
Woman Business Enterprise.
Public-sector registration
- Registered vendor — City of San Antonio
- Registered vendor — Bexar County
- Government contractor across seven Texas counties since June 2022
- Member — United States Press Agency
What we're engaged for
- Professional development and technical management
- Advertising, consultation and training services
- Publishing, media production and event coverage
Our team
Meet our core team.
Three distinct areas of expertise. One shared commitment to meaningful stories, polished creative work and lasting community impact.
Romelette Metz
Chief Executive Officer & Owner
Guides the magazine’s vision, partnerships and growth while championing Filipino-American stories and community impact.
Founder since March 2010
Robert Baker
Editor in Chief
Leads editorial direction and standards, helping every feature remain clear, credible and true to the publication’s voice.
Hannelore Tampipi
Graphic Designer, Copywriter & Editor
Brings stories and campaigns to life through thoughtful design, polished copy and careful editorial work.
Work with us
Established media experience, at your disposal.
Bring us the launch, the campaign or the story you need told. The first conversation costs nothing.