UC Berkeley Pilipinx American Alliance: Salamat!

J.F.R. Perseveranda 10/22/2025 03:40:00 PM

Maraming Salamat to the UC Berkeley Pilipinx American Alliance!

We’d like to give a big thank you to the UC Berkeley Pilipinx American Alliance (PAA) for following @PinoyBuilt on Instagram! Your support helps us continue to connect Filipino Americans — from students and alumni to creatives and professionals across the U.S.

As a Filipino-founded media project, PinoyBuilt celebrates stories of identity, heritage, and community. We’re inspired by organizations like PAA that embody bayanihan — unity, cultural pride, and leadership within the Filipino American community.

📸 Flashback Feature: Friendship Games 37

Here’s a throwback to Friendship Games 37, held on October 22, 2022 at California State University, Fullerton — a celebration of friendship, culture, and school spirit that continues to unite Filipino American students across generations. UC Berkeley’s PAA proudly represented the Bay Area with energy and pride!

📍 UC Berkeley PAA at Friendship Games 37, CSU Fullerton — October 22, 2022

📢 Internship Opportunity: Digital Creator for PinoyBuilt

We’re currently looking for a college intern or digital creator to help us grow our social media presence — including Instagram, PinoyBuilt.com, and other platforms.

If you’re a Filipino American student passionate about content creation, storytelling, and community building, we’d love to collaborate with you! You’ll gain hands-on experience in digital media, online publishing, and brand storytelling while helping highlight the Filipino American experience.

Interested? Send us a DM on Instagram at @PinoyBuilt or email us at info@pinoybuilt.com.

📩 Apply Now — Email INFO@PinoyBuilt.com

💬 PinoyBuilt.com is a platform for Filipino American stories, culture, and connection. Join our growing community and help us celebrate the next generation of Pinoy-built excellence.

By: J.F.R. Perseveranda

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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.