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Benicia, CA • November 26, 2024 Happy Birthday, Andrew Valle! Celebrating life, family, and the enduring spirit of the Hogan Spartans . Tessa and Andrew Valle at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall. "Captured during Uncle Nick’s celebration of life—a poignant reminder that our stories are woven together through generations of family and friendship." Sending a very special Happy Birthday shout-out to Andrew Valle ! 🎂 This photo, taken this past November at the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall , captures a moment of reflection and connection during Uncle Nick’s celebration of life. It’s moments like these that remind us why we document our journey—to honor those who came before us and celebrate the Hogan Spartans who continue to build our legacy today. Andrew, may your day be filled with the same warmth and kapamilya spirit seen here. We are grateful for your presence in th...

Vallejo, CA • January 31, 2026. The One Photo of My Son That People Keep Finding: five years after a wrestling tournament at Mission San Jose High in Fremont, a Benicia High senior season, and the Tagalog word for the kind of endurance that does not announce itself. wrestling, benicia high school, mission san jose, student-athlete, dumog, tiyaga, fil-am, filipino american, family archive, turtle island, 1/31. Vallejo, CA · January 31, 2026 The One Photo of My Son That People Keep Finding Five years on from a wrestling tournament at Mission San Jose High in Fremont — a Benicia High senior season, and the Tagalog word for the kind of endurance that never announces itself. Benicia High School wrestling at Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, California. Photo by J.F.R. Perseveranda / PinoyBuilt. I have taken thousands of photographs of my children. This is the one people keep finding. It goes up months ag...

Thank you Diana & Lualhati! 2025 November 27: Northern, California. Our matriarchs. 💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #PinoyCommunity #FilAm #FilipinoAmerican #PilipinoAmerican #kaibigan

Happy Birthday Melissa! 🎉 Flashback to 2019 November 23 in Benicia, California. Tony, Rudy, Arnel and I met you in Rellik Tavern to celebrate. Cheers. Hi Maricruz! 💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #PinoyCommunity #FilAm #FilipinoAmerican #PilipinoAmerican #kaibigan

40th Reunion Milestone Hogan Sr. High Class of 1985: Dinner at Union Hotel October 18 • Benicia, California Forty years after graduating from Hogan Senior High School , members of the Class of 1985 gathered for a pre-reunion dinner at the historic Union Hotel. Before heading to the main event at Rellik Tavern, our core group of the Filipino-American community came together to reconnect. Front: Arnel Pacanza, Ben Carbonell, Glenn Victa, Gloria Arzaga-Vega, Nolan Highbaugh, Missy Cabrera, J.F. Perseveranda, Jim Abad, Julie Chong-Sinai, Martin Nunez. Back: Tony Magbitang, Rudy Jandoc, Tony Palisoc & Melana Paris. A Generation Coming of Age In the mid-1980s, Hogan Sr. High was more than a school; it was a cultural intersection. For many of us, it’s where our identities were shaped through community and shared resilience. Alternate angle: Union Hotel, Benicia. Sp...

October 22, 2025 at 01:33PM by pinoybuilt Reunion Dinner - Union Hotel Restaurant & Bar. Benicia, California. October 18, 2025. Thank you to all the peeps for your friendship through the years since Springstowne Jr. High School & Hogan Sr. High School. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcOH46qhITw #filam #filipinoamerican #resist

October 22, 2025 at 12:22PM by pinoybuilt Dinner with old friends from junior high school for Hogan High School Class of 1985 40th Reunion. October 18, 2025. Union Hotel Restaurant & Bar. Benicia, California. via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ks2KpeSFU0 #filam #filipinoamerican #resist

The sons were classmates; the moms were classmates! Flashback to Dino's Benicia High School Graduation June 10, 2017. Pleasant Hill, California. Benicia High School had its graduation at Diablo Valley College that year because the school was building a new stadium. Here's Dino with his mom, Joy (my sister), and his friend and his friend's mom. I came to find out that the two moms had been classmates in St. Scholastica in our hometown of Marikina, Rizal. I kinda remember telling both of them that when my sister introduced me to Rica at Dino's graduation party at their house. Sure enough they were classmates (at least batchmates St. Scholastice Batch 1984) via Hannah. I'm backing my files online. FYI, if you have Amazon Prime, you can use "Amazon Photos" to back up your photographs to Amazon for FREE! That's what I do everyday since I've lost three hard drives already. "It's a small world after all." Join the #FilipinoAmerican conversat...

Congratulations Angeline, Aidan & Benicia High School Class of 2025! June 7, 2025. George Drolette Stadium. Benicia, CA. Shot the video on my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra that was mounted on Sony full frame DSLR. Join the #FilipinoAmerican conversation. Comment below. #PinoyPride #Filipino Click to follow this website . Like our Facebook Page Pinoy Built . Thank you. Salamat po. blog,community,fil-am, filipino american,

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Happy 18th Birthday Angeline! May 29, 2025. Benicia, CA. Too bad your high school class had "Senior Sunset" on the day of your bday. Join the #FilipinoAmerican conversation. Comment below. #PinoyPride #Filipino Click to follow this website . Like our Facebook Page Pinoy Built . Online Security & Privacy > NordVPN .  Thank you. Salamat po. blog,community,fil-am, filipino american,

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts  2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! Angel Grad Pics 2025 9 12 13 16 17 23* 29* 30 31* 53 58* 60 72* 74 111 123 128* 131* 132 136* 139* 188 193 200 202 217 218* 220* 223* 229 232* 233 236 273 274 276* 281* 338 Hey there J. We like all of these so far but if you could do edits to the asterisks we will choose those for the grad announcements, banner and giveaway pics. We plan on using 223 for sure for at least one of the pics on grad announcement. Thanks.  💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #Pinoy...

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts 2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! Angel Grad Pics 2025 9 12 13 16 17 23* 29* 30 31* 53 58* 60 72* 74 111 123 128* 131* 132 136* 139* 188 193 200 202 217 218* 220* 223* 229 232* 233 236 273 274 276* 281* 338 Hey there J. We like all of these so far but if you could do edits to the asterisks we will choose those for the grad announcements, banner and giveaway pics. We plan on using 223 for sure for at least one of the pics on grad announcement. Thanks.  💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #PinoyCommun...

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts  2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! Angel Grad Pics 2025 9 12 13 16 17 23* 29* 30 31* 53 58* 60 72* 74 111 123 128* 131* 132 136* 139* 188 193 200 202 217 218* 220* 223* 229 232* 233 236 273 274 276* 281* 338 Hey there J. We like all of these so far but if you could do edits to the asterisks we will choose those for the grad announcements, banner and giveaway pics. We plan on using 223 for sure for at least one of the pics on grad announcement. Thanks.  💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #Pinoy...

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts  2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! Angel Grad Pics 2025 9 12 13 16 17 23* 29* 30 31* 53 58* 60 72* 74 111 123 128* 131* 132 136* 139* 188 193 200 202 217 218* 220* 223* 229 232* 233 236 273 274 276* 281* 338 Hey there J. We like all of these so far but if you could do edits to the asterisks we will choose those for the grad announcements, banner and giveaway pics. We plan on using 223 for sure for at least one of the pics on grad announcement. Thanks.  💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #Pinoy...

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts  2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! Angel Grad Pics 2025 9 12 13 16 17 23* 29* 30 31* 53 58* 60 72* 74 111 123 128* 131* 132 136* 139* 188 193 200 202 217 218* 220* 223* 229 232* 233 236 273 274 276* 281* 338 Hey there J. We like all of these so far but if you could do edits to the asterisks we will choose those for the grad announcements, banner and giveaway pics. We plan on using 223 for sure for at least one of the pics on grad announcement. Thanks.  💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #Pinoy...

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts  2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! Angel Grad Pics 2025 9 12 13 16 17 23* 29* 30 31* 53 58* 60 72* 74 111 123 128* 131* 132 136* 139* 188 193 200 202 217 218* 220* 223* 229 232* 233 236 273 274 276* 281* 338 Hey there J. We like all of these so far but if you could do edits to the asterisks we will choose those for the grad announcements, banner and giveaway pics. We plan on using 223 for sure for at least one of the pics on grad announcement. Thanks.  💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #Pino...

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts  2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! Angel Grad Pics 2025 9 12 13 16 17 23* 29* 30 31* 53 58* 60 72* 74 111 123 128* 131* 132 136* 139* 188 193 200 202 217 218* 220* 223* 229 232* 233 236 273 274 276* 281* 338 Hey there J. We like all of these so far but if you could do edits to the asterisks we will choose those for the grad announcements, banner and giveaway pics. We plan on using 223 for sure for at least one of the pics on grad announcement. Thanks.  💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #Pino...

Angeline at Palace of Fine Arts  2025 May 24: San Francisco, California. Benicia High School Senior committed to UCLA. Go Bruins! 💛 Explore Filipino American heritage, culture, and stories! Join our Fil-Am community to connect, comment, celebrate, and share experiences. Mabuhay! 📌 Follow PinoyBuilt Instagram 👍 Like PinoyBuilt Facebook ✍️ Follow PinoyBuilt Blog 📺 Follow PinoyBuilt YouTube 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #PinoyPride #PinoyCommunity #FilAm #FilipinoAmerican #PilipinoAmerican #kaibigan

Benicia, CA • November 26, 2024 Benicia High School Friends: Honoring Nicanor Putong at the Veterans Hall A gathering of friends and family to honor a life well-lived and a community legacy that endures. Benicia High School alumni and community friends gathered to honor Nicanor Putong. "The connections we build in our youth become the safety net of our community in our later years." On November 26, 2024, the Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall hosted a beautiful tribute to the life of Nicanor Putong . Friends from Benicia High School , neighbors, and long-time members of the St. Catherine of Siena parish came together to support the family and share memories. These reunions, while often occurring during somber times, highlight the strength of the Filipino community in the North Bay. At PinoyBuilt, we are dedicated to archiving these moments so the legacy of leaders like Uncle Nic...