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Vallejo, California • March 2026. Green Meets Gold: How Filipino Americans Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in America's Top Cities. fil-am st patricks day, chicago filipino american, boston filipino, san francisco parade, new york filipinos, irish filipino culture, diaspora celebration, autumn durald arkapaw. Culture & Community • March 2026 Green Meets Gold: How Filipino Americans Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in America's Top Cities From Chicago's iconic emerald river to San Francisco's West Coast parade, Fil-Ams aren't just watching—we're walking in it. "Kiss Me, I'm Brownish" — Filipino Americans embrace St. Patrick's Day with Pinoy Pride. 📷 PinoyBuilt Every March 17, seas of green flood America's streets in honor of St. Patrick's Day — a celebration rooted in Irish history but fully embraced by the multicultural fabric of the United States. For Filipino...

Russel Ocampo's 2004 birthday 🎂 In attendance: Ocampo-Esta Corp, Recios, Putongs, Tabas, Perseverandas, even my cousins from Australia Missy & Ann. Dinner at J's Garden Restaurant. Vallejo, California. 2004 July 9. Rest In Peace, Oscar Ocampo.

4 Things You Can't Get Back The stone after it's thrown. The word after it's said. The occasion after it's missed. The time after it's gone. Two of my favorite people. Rest in peace, Ninong Oscar Ocampo . Please say 'hello' to Tess. Photo taken at Dennis' 50th birthday party. June 27, 2015 Join us & help build a Fil-Am online community. Please leave a comment, and  click to follow our website  www.pinoybuilt.com. Join one of our sites in California: Los Angeles , Sacramento ,  San Diego , San Francisco ,  San Jose  or Vallejo . Click on a tag below to browse.

RIP Ninong Oscar Ocampo When I woke up early this morning, I read Ninong Oscar's youngest Henry's post" My dad, Oscar San Luis Ocampo , passed away today after 4 years of battling cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends - just the way he wanted. Funeral services will be forthcoming. Thank you everyone for your support, love and comfort. Too many years, too many memories... including him being the primary sponsor at Tess and my church wedding. Here was my quick response to Henry's post: I'm so sorry for the loss of your father, Henry. 😥 I, along with so many Hogan friends, have so many memories with your dad and your family. Of course, he and I shared some basketball memories over the years. Tess and I even rented your old house in Ken Ct. when we first got married. I miss your dad. But his laughter, smiles and warmth live on. My love and prayers to you and your family, especially Tita Norma. 🤍🙏  Tito Oscar, I wish we could've spent a few more moment...