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April 5, 2025. National Day of Action. Where were you?


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Ethnolinguistic Groups of the Philippines (With Population Estimates)

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I’m a 1.5 generation Filipino immigrant — I left the Philippines at 9 years old and grew up in the United States. Like many others who moved young, I still find myself learning more about the history and cultural richness of our homeland. One of the most fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the Philippines is just how diverse it truly is. The Philippines is home to over 175 ethnolinguistic groups , each with its own language, culture, and history. Below is a more detailed look at the major groups, including where they live and approximate population sizes. Luzon Tagalog (~28–30 million) – Central & Southern Luzon, Metro Manila, Mindoro Ilocano (~9–10 million) – Northern Luzon, Ilocos, Cordillera, migrants in Mindanao Kapampangan (~2.9 million) – Pampanga, Tarlac, parts of Bulacan, Bataan Pangasinan (~1.5–1.8 million) – Pangasinan Province Bicolano (Central Bikol) (~4–5 million) – Bicol Region Ibanag (~500,000) – Cagayan Valley Ivatan (~30,0...
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Happy Valentine's Day, Los Angeles!

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Mahal Kita (I Love You) in Baybayin If anyone is interested in Baybayin in general (i.e. your last name in Baybayin script), please let me know. If you're interested in Baybayin apparel using MALAKAS or MAGANDA, please visit http://shop.pinoybuilt.com . Thank you. Salamat. Join me and blog with Pinoybuilt. I joined Facebook in September 2007, so I have tons of photos I haven't posted yet. I will be posting to this blog/website going forward. I'd rather make money for Pinoybuilt instead of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. 😉 Please visit often, and leave a comment. Please click to follow our website/blog PINOYBUILT.com
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🎆 Happy Fourth of July, LA! 🇵🇭🇺🇸

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🎆 Happy Fourth of July, mga kababayan in LA! 🎇 Whether you're hitting up a rooftop party in DTLA, catching fireworks from Griffith Park, or vibing to OPM while grilling lumpia in someone’s backyard—today is all about freedom, fun, and Filipino pride 🇵🇭🇺🇸. For all the 20-something Fil-Ams out there repping LA—whether you're from Glendale, Carson, West Covina, Eagle Rock, or even out in the IE—remember that you carry a legacy of strength, culture, and creativity. This weekend, embrace both sides of who you are: American by birth or choice, Filipino by blood and soul. Let’s celebrate our freedom to be bilingual, bold, brown, and brilliant . “Celebrate your independence AND your heritage. Eat that BBQ, blast that Ben&Ben, and be loud about your roots.” 🇵🇭🇺🇸 📣 Calling All Filipino-Americans 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Whether you're a first-generation immigrant who journeyed here from the Philippines, a second-generation Filipino...
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