HBD Chesca: Marites & Bunso

J.F.R. Perseveranda 7/15/2006 11:08:00 AM

Maligayang Bati Bunso. Your 2nd Birthday Party!

Backdated to July 15, 2006. By J.F.R. Perseveranda

This photo captures a quiet birthday moment with my youngest child and her late mom.

Tita Chit is the background filling her plate so, kainan na!

Mama Helen was present, along with the Baluyut, Garcia and Recio families. The room was filled with laughter, love, and family memories. Every time I see this photo, it reminds me of the warmth of that day in 2006.

Your lechon was HUGE, Chesca!

Atet, ang ganda mo! Miss na miss ka namin. Miss na miss kita!

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Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer at JFPerseveranda.com. Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis,Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salamat.