Santa Monica Beach. Happy Birthday baby girl!

Ronaldo 7/14/2025 05:29:00 AM

July 14, 2025 at 05:27AM by pinoybuilt

Birthday flashback at Santa Monica Beach. August 16, 2005. Santa Monica, California. 🎯 Mission at Pinoybuilt.com To capture and celebrate the everyday Filipino-American experience through real voices, stories, and snapshots—one post at a time. 🌅 Vision A digital community where Filipino-Americans of all generations feel seen, heard, and connected—through the small, shared moments that shape who we are. From California to Chicago, from Titas to TikTokers, Pinoybuilt.com is where Fil-Ams post up, post stories, and post pride.

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By: Ronaldo

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Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer. 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. Salam