About PinoyBuilt

PinoyBuilt was created to document, preserve, and amplify Filipino American stories — from everyday moments to national conversations.

The site covers:

Filipino American identity & community life
Immigration and diaspora history
Politics and civic engagement
Public health, vaccines, and misinformation
Photography, memory, and cultural documentation

PinoyBuilt is independent, community‑driven, and rooted in respect for facts, sources, and people — even when addressing difficult or controversial topics.

About J.F.R. Perseveranda

J.F.R. Perseveranda is a Filipino American writer, photographer, and community storyteller based in California. He is the founder and editor of PinoyBuilt.com, a digital platform dedicated to exploring Filipino American identity, history, culture, and lived experience.

Born in the Philippines and raised in the United States, J.F.R. brings a first‑hand, intergenerational perspective to his writing — one shaped by immigration, working‑class resilience, and the quiet perseverance common to many Filipino American families.

His work blends personal narrative, cultural commentary, political analysis, and original photography. Rather than chasing headlines, PinoyBuilt focuses on context, memory, and meaning — especially where Filipino Americans are often overlooked or misunderstood.

Experience & Perspective

Founder & Editor of PinoyBuilt.com
Filipino American cultural writer and commentator
Documentary and street photographer (Sony a7 series)
Long‑form blogger covering U.S. politics, immigration, public health, and Filipino American history

J.F.R.’s writing is informed not by think tanks or punditry, but by lived experience — as a widower, caregiver, immigrant, and lifelong observer of American society through a Filipino American lens.