Gabriel John & Camille Joy Rimando Still rebuilding. Still rising. Still becoming.
Not a Comeback Story. A Clarity Story.
The Filipino Institute was once one of the fastest-growing education platforms for OFWs.
Founded in 2015, it reached hundreds of thousands across cities and campuses.
But in 2024, the entire system collapsed.
That collapse didn’t destroy the vision. It purified it.
What you see now is not a relaunch. It’s a rebirth.
And behind that quiet, courageous rebuild are two lives still choosing faith, fire, and formation every day.
Meet the Founders
We didn’t rebrand. We rebuilt.
The Filipino Institute was once known as a growing OFW school. But in 2024, it collapsed—publicly, painfully, completely. That collapse didn’t end us. It clarified us.
We’re Gabriel and Camille. And we are still rising.
Gabriel John Rimando Builder. Breaker. Rebuilder.
Gabriel was raised by OFW parents—formed by a family that believed in grit, sacrifice, and second chances.
In 2007, he moved to Dubai to build his own future—starting from scratch, not with poverty, but with purpose.
He tried everything: publishing, photography, events, businesses.
Some succeeded. Some were sold. Some failed.
But in 2015, one idea took root and grew faster than expected:
The Filipino Institute—a school that turned into a movement.
At its peak, FI was serving over 300,000 learners in 7 countries.
But behind the scenes, cracks were forming. Gabriel had built an empire—but it was growing faster than it was grounded.
In 2024, it all fell apart. Financial pressure. Legal struggles. Burnout. Missteps. Public failure.
Instead of hiding, Gabriel fasted. He stepped away from platforms, applause, and ego.
He went quiet—not to retreat, but to return to what really mattered.
What emerged was not another school—but a system.
Not performance—but formation.
Not hustle—but holiness.
Today, Gabriel is not leading to recover status.
He’s leading to restore souls—starting with his own.
He writes, speaks, and teaches from the fire.
His story is not about success.
It’s about surrender, structure, and starting again.
Camille Joy Rimando The Quiet Fire. The Steady Grace.
Camille never wanted attention. But she was never absent from the fight.
She arrived in Dubai as a beauty consultant—young, humble, and hungry to help her family.
Quiet and observant, she never imagined she’d one day help rebuild a global platform for formation and faith.
She met Gabriel. They built a marriage. Then they built a mission.
As the Filipino Institute grew, so did her silent labor—raising their sons, supporting the vision, and eventually forming the soul of the system.
When the collapse came in 2024, Camille didn’t break down.
She stood still.
She prayed. She processed. She parented.
While Gabriel fasted in public, Camille carried the formation in private:
Family formation programs
Women’s restoration circles
Quiet strength through motherhood and marriage
She now leads FI’s Build pillar: shaping programs in emotional health, faith, parenting, and identity.
Her strength is not in speeches—but in surrender.
Her impact is not in headlines—but in healing.
She is the voice behind the scenes—the fire that refuses to go out.
Together, They Rebuilt the Circle
Gabriel and Camille were married in 2015—the same year FI began.
They’ve weathered business wins, personal losses, public pressure, and spiritual breakthroughs.
They’ve lost everything—but they never lost each other.
What they rebuilt isn’t just an organization—it’s a system of becoming.
They called it the FI Circle—a sacred and scalable platform for people who are still rising.
Their union is not perfect—but it is planted.
It is formed not by fame, but by faith.
Not by success, but by servanthood.
Why They Still Lead
Because collapse isn’t the end.
Because rebuilding is holy.
Because legacy takes fire—and family.
Today, they are still rebuilding.
There are still unresolved credentials, unfinished work, and open wounds.
But they lead with peace.
They walk in purpose.
And they carry clarity no storm can take away.
A Letter From the Founders
We didn’t come back to fix our image.
We came back to finish our calling.
We’ve lost what we built.
But we’ve gained what we were born to carry.
If you’ve ever failed, walked away, or felt forgotten—
You’re not alone.
And it’s not too late.
We’re still rebuilding too.
Let’s rise together.
—Gabriel & Camille Joy Rimando
Founders, Filipino Institute