bathala
| Gender | Male |
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| Location | Texas, United States |
| Introduction | I am the eldest in four siblings. My father is military turned farmer Efren Rico. My mother is Nany dela Cruz Mendoza Rico, a commerce graduate turned farmer as well. My family lived with my grandparents who had my deepest affections. I am a Marinduqueno. Born in White Beach, Poctoy, Torrijos and raised in the wilderness of Bathala Cave. I am a chemist. I obtained my bachelor's degree from the University of the Philippines Los Banos. I finished master's degree at Kyungpook National University, Korea. I worked as a researcher at ISTECH, Inc., Korea. At present, I am pursuing PhD in Analytical/Environmental Chemistry at the University of Texas El Paso. I am married to the most beautiful lady I've ever seen, Catherine Katigbak Waje. We are blessed with a lovely daughter, Hannah Pauline. |