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Flashback: Dennis Ocampo's 50th Birthday Party - June 27 Ten Years Ago Left to right: Amalio Recio Ocampo, Dennis Ocampo, Vincent Putong, Angeline Putong, Joy Perseveranda Putong, Ethan De Leon (behind Joy), Raul Millena, Joel Zaragoza, Elmer Domingo, J.F. Perseveranda, Tess Garcia Perseveranda, and Russel Ocampo. Wishing you all well. How to Post to Pinoybuilt.com by Email — Add a Filipino Layer to Your Social Media Did you know you can easily create a post on Pinoybuilt.com using just your email? If you're already sharing photos and stories on Facebook, you’re just one step away from cross-posting to a wider Filipino audience — without logging in to Blogger or touching any dashboard. Here’s how to do it: ✉️ Step 1: Get Your Secret Email Address Each Blogspot blog (like Pinoybuilt.com) has a unique "Post by Email" address. If you’re part of the team or admin, make sure to: Go to Blogger Dashboard > Settings > Email . Under Posting using email ...

"What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a gentle touch. These small gestures are the anchors that hold us steady when life feels like too much." Please don’t try to fix me. Don’t take on my pain or push away my shadows. Just sit beside me as I work through my own inner storms. Be the steady hand I can reach for as I find my way. My pain is mine to carry, my battles mine to face. But your presence reminds me I’m not alone in this vast, sometimes frightening world. It’s a quiet reminder that I am worthy of love, even when I feel broken. So, in those dark hours when I lose my way, will you just be here? Not as a rescuer, but as a companion. Hold my hand until the dawn arrives, helping me remember my strength. Your silent support is the most precious gift you can give. It’s a love that helps me remember who I am, even when I forget. January 14, 2024. Walking around the 3rd floor. The photo above is from my  Kaiser Walnut Creek Vacation  a year ago whe...

"What do you want for Christmas?" Message to adult kids... actually kids in general.