CONTRIBUTORS

J.F.R. Perseveranda — Founder and Editor, PinoyBuilt

J.F.R. Perseveranda

Identity · Tech · Photography · 312/818/415/510/707

Born in the Philippines and raised in Marikina, Chicago, and Vallejo, J.F. (Jonjo) is a proud graduate of Hogan High School (Class of 1985). He founded PinoyBuilt after a career as an IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. Initially launched to create "Filipino Strength" apparel (inspired by Maui Built), the project evolved into a digital archive leveraging enterprise Google infrastructure for the preservation of the Fil-Am diaspora experience.

Mylene Leumin — Filipino American Author, Tales of POTOS

Mylene Leumin

Author · Ilocano Heritage · Folklore · Florida

A full-blooded Ilocano from Claveria, Cagayan Valley and author of the Tales of POTOS series. Now based in Florida, she reimagines ancient myths to preserve heritage for next-generation diaspora readers.

Glenn Pingol — Filipino American Contributor, Vallejo CA

Glenn Pingol

Travel · Food · Music · Identity · Perspective

Born in San Fernando, Pampanga, and raised in Guam and Vallejo. A UC Davis and Hogan High ('85) grad, Glenn is a world traveler who brings a global lens to the collective. Having spent many years as a resident of San Francisco, he documents the diaspora through a nuanced perspective on culture and identity.

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Ike Berenguer

Vallejo · Education · Hogan Spartans · Class of '84

Born and raised in Vallejo, CA, Ike is a proud Hogan Spartan and dedicated Bay Area educator. He documents our community's history, achievement, and martial arts heritage.

Vanessa Lim RN — Filipino American Nurse and Contributor

Vanessa Lim, RN

Nursing · Healthcare · Civic Duty · SDSU

A Registered Nurse and SDSU alumna documenting the intersection of healthcare and lifestyle. She represents the grit of the next generation of Filipino American healthcare providers.

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Tabitha Reyes

Journalism · USF/415 · SF to LA · Social Arts

A University of San Francisco (USF) alumna. Originally rooted in the 415, Tabi explores the "Latinos of Asia" narrative and the cultural bridge between NorCal and Los Angeles.

Why contribute to PinoyBuilt

Your Story. Our Platform. Real Reach.

PinoyBuilt is more than a blog — it's a community amplifier. Every post you publish here is automatically shared to our Facebook Page and X/Twitter account, putting your story, event, or business in front of the Fil-Am community instantly. No ad budget required.

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Got a community gathering, fundraiser, or cultural event? We post and help spread the word across the Fil-Am network.

Small Business Owners

A contributed post here is free social media marketing. Your business story goes live on the site and auto-publishes to Facebook and X/Twitter.

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Tell Your Story

1st, 1.5, or 2nd generation — your perspective belongs in the archive. We preserve Fil-Am voices for the community and for history.

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