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"Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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A few shots of Tuesday's sunset taken on my Samsung phone.
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Donald Trump wins 2nd term in historic return to White House

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All the major news outlets have projected Donald Trump has won the presidential election. SMH. ABC News is projecting former President Donald Trump will win the presidential race, staging a historic comeback to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. Of the counties with nearly complete results, more than 90% shifted in favor of Trump, according to a New York Times analysis of election results reported as of early Wednesday. Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States. Of the counties with nearly complete results, more than 90% shifted in favor of Trump, according to a New York Times analysis of election results reported as of early Wednesday. https://t.co/gaZBnT7dk1 pic.twitter.com/GHXVc7oBl7 — The New York Times (@nytimes) November 6, 2024 Breaking news: Donald Trump has been elected the nation’s 47th president, and will return to the White House after a criminal conviction and two impeach...
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Kamala Harris Wins California

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CBS News projects Vice President Kamala Harris wins California. Election 2024. November 5, 2024. NBC NEWS: @KamalaHarris wins California. #Election2024 #Harris #VoteBlue pic.twitter.com/Wb6vVqZ6Kh — Blueprint 270 (@270blueprint) November 6, 2024 CBS News projects Vice President Kamala Harris wins California. pic.twitter.com/xQGdoQgbZ9 — CBS News (@CBSNews) November 6, 2024 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.  
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Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
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May The Force Be With You on Election Day: Vote Wisely

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Take it from Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill)! Vote Kamala Harris! Common Sense over Nonsense! Vote for FREEDOM Today, we vote for a brighter future. Polling locations across the country are open. Find yours at https://t.co/VbrfuqVy9P . pic.twitter.com/7pJzch0XJR — Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) November 5, 2024 Today is Election Day. Millions of Americans will be going to the polls to show the world who we are and what we stand for. Find out where and when you can vote today at https://t.co/NKXRGNgbZX . And once you do, I want to see your voting sticker. I’ll be sharing your posts… pic.twitter.com/JwRuT2s08s — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 5, 2024 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.  
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Mama, Papa & Grandkids after dinner

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A Tuesday night at home Flashback. July 20, 2004. Vallejo, CA.  Photo after dinner. 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.  
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It's #SuperTuesday. #Vote #PrimaryElection

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Here is a 2024 California voter guide for races, measures in the March 5 primary election California's primary election in 2024 is set for March 5. Catch up on all the races and measures to know here. 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.
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Location: Sacramento, CA, USA
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Michael Pangilinan sings "Bakit Ba Ikaw" LIVE on @Wish1075 Bus #TagalogTuesday #Pinoy #Noypi

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RnB crooner Michael Pangilinan shows off his smooth voice with his performance of "Bakit Ba Ikaw" live on the Wish 107.5 Bus! The song is taken from his self-titled launching EP released in 2014 under Star Music.   Bakit Ba Ikaw - Lyrics Michael Pangilinan Mula ng aking masilayan Tinataglay mong kagandahan Di na maawat ang pusong sa'yo ay magmahal Laman ka ng puso't isipan Di na kita maiiwasan Pag-ibig ko sana ay pagbigyan Bakit ba ikaw ang naiisip ko at Di na mawala-wala pa Kahit na alam ko na ang puso mo Ay may mahal na ngang iba Ayaw ng paawat nang aking damdamin Tunay na mahal ka na Sanay hayaan mong ibigin kita Maghihintay pa rin at aasa Masaya ka ba pag siya ang kasama Di mo na ba ako naaalala Mukha mo ay bakit di ko malimot limot pa Laman ka ng puso't isipan Di na kita maiiwasan Pag-ibig ko sana ay pagbigyan Bakit ba ikaw ang naiisip ko at Di na mawala-wala pa Kahit na alam ko na ang puso mo Ay may mahal na ngang iba Ayaw ng paawat nang aking damdamin Tun...
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Watch: The Boyfriends - Dahil Mahal Kita (Official Lyric Video)

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Tagalog Tuesday Lyrics: The Boyfriends - Dahil Mahal Kita Ano man ang sabihin nila Ika'y patuloy kong mamahalin Maging sino ka man 'Di na magbabago ang pag-ibig ko Dahil minamahal kita Walang makakapigil sa 'king damdamin Upang ikaw ay ibigin ko ng lubos Sasambahin lagi dahil mahal kita Lahat ng bagay ay aking matatanggap At dahil mahal kita, handa akong magparaya Kahit katumbas nito'y kasawian Dahil mahal kita, sa 'yo lamang liligaya At 'di na muling iibig pa Ano man ang sabihin nila Ika'y patuloy kong mamahalin Maging sino ka man 'Di na magbabago ang pag-ibig ko Dahil minamahal kita Walang makakapigil sa 'king damdamin Upang ikaw ay ibigin ko ng lubos Sasambahin lagi dahil mahal kita Lahat ng bagay ay aking matatanggap At dahil mahal kita, handa akong magparaya Kahit katumbas nito'y kasawian Dahil mahal kita, sa 'yo lamang liligaya At 'di na muling iibig pa At dahil mahal kita, handa akong magparaya Kahit katumbas nito'y kasawian...
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Jian, Nica: Sedona, Arizona: December30

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Family Photo After Mass at Chapel of the Holy Cross Sedona , AZ 86336, USA. This was Jian's first time in Arizona. Chesca is here too (but not visible yet). Nica had flown to AZ in May 2003. Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that’s surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. It’s noted for its mild climate and vibrant arts community. Tess, Jian, Nica & J.F. Back-posted on 11/21/25. I no longer have the originals. Luckily, I had posted this day in a  Facebook album .  💛 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 🎓 Interested in helping us create content? Apply as a college intern and join our team! #FilAm #FilipinoAmerican #PilipinoAmerican #pinoybuilt
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