Filipino Identity, Culture & Diaspora

Where Filipinos Live in Dubai: 10 Neighborhoods with Strong Pinoy Communities Dubai is home to one of the largest Filipino communities in the Middle East. Across the city, certain districts have become well-known hubs where Filipinos live, work, and gather thanks to affordable housing, strong community networks, and Filipino-owned businesses. Many overseas Filipino workers gather in popular Dubai districts such as Al Rigga and Satwa, where Filipino food, markets, and community life thrive. Dubai’s Filipino community is one of the largest expatriate groups in the United Arab Emirates. Over time, several neighborhoods have become particularly popular among Filipinos because they offer affordable housing, convenient transport access, and clusters of Filipino restaurants, groceries, salons, and remittance centers. Although Dubai does not publish official neighborhood-by-neighborhood demographic data, expat guides and community sources frequently highlight several distri...

Al Muraqqabat, Deira Kabayan Night Market sits along 37th Street in Al Muraqqabat, a familiar stretch in Deira where many Filipinos gather after work. February 8, 2022. Tintin and J.F. That evening, TinTin and I found a small table beneath the lights and ordered dinner. Around us were the usual sounds — utensils against plates, Tagalog conversations, and the tired laughter that follows long shifts. For many OFWs, places like this are more than just night markets. They are temporary commons — where distance from home feels slightly smaller, even if only for a meal. Photographed on Sony a6000.

Salamat Tin & Mikey! Flashback: Post-birthday party after the clock struck midnight. September 12, 2021. Room 409: Tin, Mikey & J.F. Perseveranda I hightly recommend Coral Dubai Deira Hotel. Location: 788G+CF2 - Al Muraqqabat Rd - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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 , you’ll see something like: css Copy Edit yourblogname .secretcode @blogger .com Save the settings to Publish email immediately (or save as draft if you prefer reviewing). 🔐 Keep this email private! Only those with the secret address can post to your blog. 📸 Step 2: Download a Photo from Facebook Find the Facebook photo you ...

"Bringing you the best of Filipino flavors!" "Kain na at Chibugan — where every meal feels like home." Flashback: August 25, 2021. Grace Cubel Caparas. Join na kabayan! How can I join Pinoybuilt.com? Since it's built on Google technology, you just need a Google account. Give me your Gmail address and I can send it an invite to be an "Author" on this Blogger.com site. Is there an app I can install on my phone to post to Pinoybuilt.com? There is a  BLOGGER  app for  Android phones . I sometimes use that on my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. What if I have an iPhone? You can enable " POST USING EMAIL " in Blogger settings once you are authorized as an author. You designate a  secret email address . Posting to Pinoybuilt.com is then as easy as sending an email from your iPhone. 

J.F. Perseveranda & Glenn Victa in Burjuman Mall Flashback: September 9, 2021. Met Glenn at his neighborhood mall in Burjuman right outside Jollibee. This was during COVID-19 so masks were mandatory in public. Go Hogan High School!

Khor Fakkan Beach & Gulf of Oman Flashback: Khor Fakkan Beach - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates. Khris and I drove from Dubai to Khor Fakkan in the emirate of Sharjah, from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. We got to Khor Fakkan right before 8 PM, but as you can see, it was HOT & HUMID. This was September in UAE so expect it to be hotter than hell. What is Pinoybuilt.com? Pinoybuilt.com is an online Filipino Community built on Google technoloogy. As a Filipino born in the Philippines and a previous IT Product Manager at a Fortune 500 company, this is my way to show my Pinoy Pride. As a father to three kids born in California, this is how I'd like to share my Filipino (as well Filipino-American) culture and heritage with them and our extended Filipino family. How can one join Pinoybuilt.com? Since it's built on Google technology, you just need a Google account. Give me your Gmail address and I can send it an invite to be an "Author" on this Blogger.com ...