Last Night in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 Flashback

The 3 Sisters with the then Newlyweds, Missy & Ren

April 3, 2013 — Melbourne, Australia. Bagong kasal.

Diana, Renee, Missy, Luz & Grace.

Throwback to our unforgettable trip Down Under 🇦🇺✨ when my wife, titas, cousin, and I traveled to Australia to attend my cousin’s wedding — a celebration of love, culture, and family.

Family Over Everything.
Family is Forever.

Why This Matters

For Filipinos, family is the heart of everything we do. Whether at home in the Philippines, in the U.S., or across the globe, our bonds remain strong. Weddings like this remind us that no distance can break the connection that ties us together.

For More Reading

Filipino in Australia

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Posted by: J.F.R. Perseveranda

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.