Biographie

Attended college at De la Salle University, Manila, Philippines. He graduated with a degree in Business Management.

Died of acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis, more popularly known as bangungot in Tagalog, early Good Friday morning while on Holy Week vacation at Dos Palmas Resort, which became infamous for being the site of Abu Sayyaf kidnappings in early 2001, with his family and close friends.

Was a Youth Spokesman for the Education Department before he died.

Toured the Philippines for free to promote education among youths.

Rico also established "Pinoy 'Yan!" a non-profit organization that aims to make young people stay in school and value education