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Stop Copy-Pasting Facebook Hoaxes — Build a Real Digital Tambayan Instead

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Filipino-American Community • March 2026. Stop Copy-Pasting Facebook Hoaxes — Start Building a Real Digital Tambayan. facebook hoax, filipino american, fil-am community, pinoybuilt, social media, digital tambayan, ofw, filipino diaspora, facebook algorithm, pinoy pride. FIL-AM COMMUNITY • MARCH 2026 Stop Copy-Pasting Facebook Hoaxes — Build a Real Digital Tambayan Instead That viral "hold your finger and paste" trick won't fix your feed. The frustration is real — but the solution isn't a chain post. It's a platform built for us. PinoyBuilt — a digital home for the Filipino diaspora worldwide. (PinoyBuilt) If you've been on Facebook for more than a week, you've seen it: a breathless status update telling you to "hold your finger anywhere on this post," copy it, paste it to your wall, and — voilà — your feed is magically fixed. No more ads. No more clutter. Just re...
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Join the PinoyBuilt Team: College Interns Wanted!

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Join the PinoyBuilt Team: College Interns Wanted! Whether you're a first-generation Filipino-American looking to build your skills, a college student exploring digital media, or simply passionate about Filipino culture and community, this opportunity is for you! What We're Looking For We are inviting motivated college interns to help us: Create engaging blog posts for PinoyBuilt.com Share and manage content on our Facebook Page and Instagram account Research Filipino-American history, culture, and community stories Collaborate on ideas to make our content more engaging for our 2nd-generation Filipino-American audience Why Intern With Us? Gain real-world experience in content creation, social media management, and digital publishing Learn to engage a community of Filipino-American readers online Build a portfolio of published work to enhance your resume Connect with other passionate Filipino-American creatives and storytellers Importan...
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When (jury) duty calls ⚖️

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📣 Calling All Filipino-Americans 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino-American born and raised in the U.S., or like me—a 1.5‑generation Filipino —you belong here. PinoyBuilt is a space for all of us to celebrate our roots, share our stories, and build community. 🌟 Words That Inspire “I’m Olivia Rodrigo. I’m a Filipina, I’m a lumpia fan, I’m a daughter, a granddaughter and a great‑granddaughter.” “I wanna say proud Pinoy ako, my Tagalog isn't so good, but I'm working on it.” — Olivia Rodrigo 🤝 Join the Conversation 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Here at PinoyBuilt , we draw strength from our shared heritage—no matter which “generation” we are. Share your traditions, recipes, language-learning journey, or just your day-to-day experiences. Let’s uplift each other and keep our Filipino spirit thriving across generations. Sharing is easy: ✉️ Email your story and/or photo to info@pinoybuilt.com ...
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Michigan Avenue @artinstitutechi @chicago Showing my #FilAm daughter where i came of age #Chicago From shy 1.5-gen kid; Back in my 20s. This city shaped me. #ChiTown #ChescaInChicago #ChicagoRoots #1point5gen #MyChicago #SweetHomeChicago

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📣 Calling All Filipino-Americans 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino-American born and raised in the U.S., or like me—a 1.5‑generation Filipino —you belong here. PinoyBuilt is a space for all of us to celebrate our roots, share our stories, and build community. 🌟 Words That Inspire “I’m Olivia Rodrigo. I’m a Filipina, I’m a lumpia fan, I’m a daughter, a granddaughter and a great‑granddaughter.” “I wanna say proud Pinoy ako, my Tagalog isn't so good, but I'm working on it.” — Olivia Rodrigo 🤝 Join the Conversation 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Here at PinoyBuilt , we draw strength from our shared heritage—no matter which “generation” we are. Share your traditions, recipes, language-learning journey, or just your day-to-day experiences. Let’s uplift each other and keep our Filipino spirit thriving across generations. Sharing is easy: ✉️ Email your story and/or photo to info@pinoybuilt.com ...
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Chesca & me @tita_mias_filipino #SupportFilipinoBusinesses that bring our #Filipino flavors to life. Friends, if you’re ever in the #Chicago area, check them out! Let’s keep building each other up. #ChicagoEats #FilipinoFood #FilAm #FilAmPride #PinoyBuilt 😋🇵🇭🇺🇸

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📣 Calling All Filipino-Americans 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino-American born and raised in the U.S., or like me—a 1.5‑generation Filipino —you belong here. PinoyBuilt is a space for all of us to celebrate our roots, share our stories, and build community. 🌟 Words That Inspire “I’m Olivia Rodrigo. I’m a Filipina, I’m a lumpia fan, I’m a daughter, a granddaughter and a great‑granddaughter.” “I wanna say proud Pinoy ako, my Tagalog isn't so good, but I'm working on it.” — Olivia Rodrigo 🤝 Join the Conversation 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Here at PinoyBuilt , we draw strength from our shared heritage—no matter which “generation” we are. Share your traditions, recipes, language-learning journey, or just your day-to-day experiences. Let’s uplift each other and keep our Filipino spirit thriving across generations. Sharing is easy: ✉️ Email your story and/or photo to info@pinoybuilt.com ...
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Happy Anniversary @dondireyes & Liane!🥂 Throwin’ it back to our @hoganspartans #reunion on a beautiful October #FAHM day #Salamat for hosting #Cheers 🇵🇭🇺🇸 #FilAm #Stockton #FilAmReunion #ReunionVibes #FilAmVibes #FilipinoAmerican #FilAmStrong #StocktonPride #FilAmStockton

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📣 Calling All Filipino-Americans 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino-American born and raised in the U.S., or like me—a 1.5‑generation Filipino —you belong here. PinoyBuilt is a space for all of us to celebrate our roots, share our stories, and build community. 🌟 Words That Inspire “I’m Olivia Rodrigo. I’m a Filipina, I’m a lumpia fan, I’m a daughter, a granddaughter and a great‑granddaughter.” “I wanna say proud Pinoy ako, my Tagalog isn't so good, but I'm working on it.” — Olivia Rodrigo 🤝 Join the Conversation 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Here at PinoyBuilt , we draw strength from our shared heritage—no matter which “generation” we are. Share your traditions, recipes, language-learning journey, or just your day-to-day experiences. Let’s uplift each other and keep our Filipino spirit thriving across generations. Sharing is easy: ✉️ Email your story and/or photo to info@pinoybuilt.com...
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LapuLapu: First Filipino Hero

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#FirstFilipinoHero #BattleOfMactan #Resist #NoKings🇵🇭 #TatakPinoy #ProudPinoy #PinoyPride #VisayanWarrior #islandwarriors #WarriorCulture #Warriors #FilipinoHistory #CultureIsIdentity #KnowYourRoots #PhilippineLegends #PinoyBuilt 📣 Calling All Filipino-Americans 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino-American born and raised in the U.S., or like me—a 1.5‑generation Filipino —you belong here. PinoyBuilt is a space for all of us to celebrate our roots, share our stories, and build community. 🌟 Words That Inspire “I’m Olivia Rodrigo. I’m a Filipina, I’m a lumpia fan, I’m a daughter, a granddaughter and a great‑granddaughter.” “I wanna say proud Pinoy ako, my Tagalog isn't so good, but I'm working on it.” — Olivia Rodrigo 🤝 Join the Conversation 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Here at PinoyBuilt , we draw strength from our shared heritage—no matter which “generation” we are. Share your traditio...
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Dr. Jose Rizal: "The youth is the hope of our future."🇵🇭

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Chesca got to reunite with her #Chicago cousins. Their dad and I grew up in @chicago #MemoryMonday July 6 dinner was #sushistation in Elgin, IL.🇺🇸 #FilAmYouth #PinoyGenZ #RaisedFilAm #PinoyNextGen#2ndGenStories #MadeInTheUSA #FilAmStrong #FilAm #PinoyBuilt via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DL0kaiSzzLg/ Join the #FilipinoAmerican conversation. Comment below. #FilAm #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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Celebrating Tita Nene & Tito Jun’s wedding which brought us all together that day.

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📸 July 6 Throwback – #Pasadena, CA🌴 Even "cousin" Liza flew in from Chicago! I had just moved back to Cali — right in time for this beautiful family moment. ❤️To our OGs who paved the way, and to every #FilAm finding their place between two worlds — never forget where you come from.Sama-sama tayo. 🙌🏽 Mabuhay ang pamilyang #Pilipino sa Amerika! 🇵🇭🇺🇸 #ImmigrantStories #FilipinoImmigrant #PinoyImmigrant #FilipinoFamily #FilAmHeritage #FilipinoAmerican #PinoyPride #FilAmsInLA #SoCalPinoy #FromManilaToLA #ChicagoToCali #FilAmLegacy #PinoyBuilt #MabuhayFilAm #TBTFilAm #90sFilAm Join the #FilipinoAmerican conversation. Comment below. #FilAm #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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When the kuya brought bunso for redeye to Chicago ✈️

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✈️ Travel Throwback: Chesca’s First Trip to Chicago 🇺🇸 J.F.R. Perseveranda Tuesday, July 5, 2022 July 5, 2022 — A memorable day for our family, especially for my youngest daughter, Chesca. This was her very first visit to my U.S. hometown of Chicago. Her kuya Jian brought us to SFO that night for her red-eye flight. We were both attending my niece’s high school graduation party — a long-awaited family reunion. For me, it was a return to familiar places and faces. For Chesca, it was a special second: meeting her three girl cousins close to her age for the first time in years, reconnecting with my Tita Lita and Tito Narding after so many years. It was heartwarming to watch a new generation build ties with roots they’ve only heard about in stories. Travel throwbacks like this remind us of how family — and a sense of home — can stretch across miles, memories, and generations. #PinoyBuilt #FilAmFamily #TravelThrowback #ChicagoTrip #FilAmYouth #FilipinoAmerican #PinayA...
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Mga Kapatid #filipina #ucdavis #filam #collegelife #filipinastrong #brownandproud #pinoybuilt @mgakapatid

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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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@alex.eala falls to World #2 @iga.swiatek 6-4, 4-6, 2-6.

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@alex.eala took the first set 6-4 in Madrid. 🔥 Watching on @tennischannel 🎾

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Go @alex.eala 🇵🇭🎾

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Alex Eala vs Iga Swiatek Rematch Iga the best clay court player in the WTA at the moment and defending champion at the #MadridOpen But Alex beat Iga the last time they played each other WTA At the edge of our seats 💺 @iga_swiatek and Alex Eala are ready to face off! #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/C9VbuFTw8b — wta (@WTA) April 24, 2025 Alex Eala vs Iga Swiatek rematch Iga the best clay court player in the WTA at the moment and defending champion at the #MadridOpen But Alex beat Iga the last time they played each other Let’s go Alex!!! 💪🏼 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/9PKXtVjX9Q — Barnaby Lo 吳宗鴻 (@barnabychuck) April 24, 2025 via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DI1Y_hgJXHT/ 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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Pope Francis: "There can be no peace without freedom...

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...of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and respect for the views of others." Rest In Peace 🙏🏽 via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DItxiqGp326/ 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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🇵🇭🇺🇲 @mgakapatid Philippine Culture Night - 'Kahit Anong Mangyari'

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Happy Birthday Maria! 🎂 Cheers 🍹

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Flashback to Labor Day Weekend 2023 Martinez, CA. September 2, 2023. Left to right: Belinda, Eunice (our hostess), Maria, Carmina and Eileen. via Instagram https://instagr.am/p/DIdBJw2RGgG/
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Gulf of #America still in parentheses on Google Maps 🌏👀 - - - #meanwhile #gulfofmexico🌊

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West Philippine Sea now on Google Maps. 🌏🇵🇭 #Philippines #Filipino #pinoypride

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Go @Harvard University! #diversity #equity #inclusion

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