Fox Filipino is an entertainment cable channel in the Philippines network owned by Fox International Channels Philippines. Fox Filipino features Filipino-produced programming from GMA Network, Inc., as well Filipino movies from GMA Films, selected Asian movies, and selected programming from tvN Asia dubbed in Filipino language. ^{[1][2] [3]}

Programming[link]

• Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
• Darna
• Dyesebel
• Encantadia
• Pinoy Abroad
• Pinoy Meets World
• Stairway to Heaven
• Super Twins
• Ugly Young-Ae
• Wish Ko Lang

References[link]

External links[link]

• Fox Filipino on Facebook
• Fox Filipino on Twitter

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Foxes
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Carnivora
Family:	Canidae
Tribe:	Vulpini
Genera
Vulpes Cerdocyon Chrysocyon †Dusicyon Otocyon Urocyon

Fox is a common name for many species of omnivorous mammals belonging to the Canidae family. Foxes are small to medium-sized canids (slightly smaller than the medium-sized domestic dog), characterized by possessing a long narrow snout, and a bushy tail (or brush).

Members of about 37 species are referred to as foxes, of which only 12 species actually belong to the Vulpes genus of "true foxes". By far the most common and widespread species of fox is the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), although various species are found on almost every continent. The presence of fox-like carnivores all over the globe, together with their widespread reputation for cunning, has contributed to their appearance in popular culture and folklore in many societies around the world (see also Foxes in culture).

Etymology[link]

The Modern English word "fox" is Old English, and comes from the Proto-Germanic word fukh – compare German Fuchs, Gothic fauho, Old Norse foa and Dutch vos. It corresponds to the Proto-Indo-European word puk- meaning "tail of it" (compare Sanskrit puccha, also "tail"). The bushy tail is also the source of the word for fox in Welsh: llwynog, from llwyn, "bush, grove".^[1] Lithuanian: uodegis, from uodega, "tail", Portuguese: raposa, from rabo, "tail"^[2] and Ojibwa: waagosh, from waa, which refers to the up and down "bounce" or flickering of an animal or its tail.^[3] Male foxes are known as dogs or reynards, females as vixens, and young as kits, pups or cubs. A group of foxes is a "skulk", "leash", "troop" or "earth".

General characteristics[link]

The fennec fox is the smallest species of fox.

Arctic fox curled up in snow.

In the wild, foxes can live for up to 10 years, but most foxes only live for 2 to 3 years due to hunting, road accidents and diseases. Foxes are generally smaller than other members of the family Canidae such as wolves, jackals, and domestic dogs. Reynards (male foxes) weigh, on average, around 5.9 kilograms (13 lb) and vixens (female foxes) weigh less, at around 5.2 kilograms (11.5 lb).^[4] Fox-like features typically include a distinctive muzzle (a "fox face") and bushy tail. Other physical characteristics vary according to habitat. For example, the fennec fox (and other species of fox adapted to life in the desert, such as the kit fox) has large ears and short fur, whereas the Arctic fox has tiny ears and thick, insulating fur. Another example is the red fox which has a typical auburn pelt, the tail normally ending with white marking. Litter sizes can vary greatly according to species and environment – the Arctic fox, for example, has an average litter of four to five, with eleven as maximum.^[5]

Unlike many canids, foxes are not always pack animals. Typically, they live in small family groups, and are opportunistic feeders that hunt live prey (especially rodents). Using a pouncing technique practiced from an early age, they are usually able to kill their prey quickly. Foxes also gather a wide variety of other foods ranging from grasshoppers to fruit and berries. The gray fox is one of only two canine species known to climb trees; the other is the raccoon dog.

Foxes are normally extremely wary of humans and are not usually kept as indoor pets; however, the silver fox was successfully domesticated in Russia after a 45-year selective breeding program. This selective breeding also resulted in physical and behavioral traits appearing that are frequently seen in domestic cats, dogs, and other animals, such as pigmentation changes, floppy ears, and curly tails.^[6]

Classification[link]

Skeleton

Canids commonly known as foxes include members of the following genera:

• Alopex: Arctic fox, although the definitive mammal taxonomy list as well as genetic evidence places it in Vulpes, and not as a genus unto itself.
• Canis: The Ethiopian Wolf, also called, variously, Semien fox or Semien jackal (though recently renamed to reflect its biological affinity with the gray wolf).
• Cerdocyon: Crab-eating fox.
• Chrysocyon: Maned wolf (in English), aguara guazú ("big fox" in Guarani) and zorro rojizo ("reddish fox," one of several names used by Spanish speakers).
• Dusicyon: Falkland Islands fox.
• Lycalopex: Six South American species.
• Otocyon: Bat-eared fox.
• Urocyon: Gray fox, island fox and Cozumel fox.
• Vulpes: Including 12 species of true foxes, including the red fox, V. vulpes, Tibetan Sand Fox, Vulpes ferrilata and their closest kin.

Diet[link]

A Chilla fox in Pan de Azúcar National Park in the coast of Atacama Desert.

Foxes are omnivores.^[7][8] The diet of foxes is largely made up of invertebrates and other small mammals, reptiles, (such as snakes), amphibians, scorpions, grasses, berries, fruit, fish, birds, eggs, dung beetles, insects and all other kinds of small animals. Many species are generalist predators, but some (such as the crab-eating fox) are more specialist. Most species of fox generally consume around 1 kg of food every day. Foxes cache excess food, burying it for later consumption, usually under leaves, snow, or soil.

Conservation[link]

The island fox is a critically endangered species.

Foxes are readily found in cities and cultivated areas and (depending upon species) seem to adapt reasonably well to human presence.

Red foxes have been introduced into Australia which lacks similar carnivores other than the dingo, and the introduced foxes prey on native wildlife, some to the point of extinction.

Other fox species do not reproduce as readily as the red fox, and are endangered in their native environments. Key among these are the crab-eating fox (Cerdocyon thous) and the African bat-eared fox. Other foxes such as fennec foxes, are not endangered.

Foxes have been successfully employed to control pests on fruit farms while leaving the fruit intact.^[9]

Relationships with humans[link]

A red fox on the porch of an Evergreen, Colorado home.

Fox attacks on humans are not common but have been reported. In November 2008, an incident in the United States was reported in which a jogger was attacked and bitten on the foot and arm by a rabid fox in Arizona.^[10] In July 2002, a 14-week-old baby was attacked in a house in Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom.^[11] In June 2010, 9-month-old twin girls were bitten on the arms and face when a fox entered their upstairs room in east London.^[12]

Fox hunting[link]

Fox hunting is an activity that originated in the United Kingdom in the 16th century. Hunting with dogs is now banned in the United Kingdom,^{[13][14][15][16]} though hunting without dogs is still permitted. It is practiced as recreation in several other countries including Australia, Canada, France, Ireland, Italy, Russia and the United States.

Domestication[link]

The Russian silver fox, or domesticated silver fox, is the result of nearly fifty years of experiments in the Soviet Union and Russia to domesticate the silver morph of the red fox. Notably, the new foxes became more tame, allowing themselves to be petted, whimpering to get attention and sniffing and licking their caretakers.^[17] They also became more dog-like as well: they lost their distinctive musky "fox smell", became more friendly with humans, put their ears down (like dogs), wagged their tails when happy and began to vocalize and bark like domesticated dogs. They also began to exhibit other traits seen in some dog breeds, such as color pattern, curled tails, floppy ears, and shorter legs and tails.^[17] They are also more likely to have piebald coats. The breeding project was set up by the Soviet scientist Dmitri K. Belyaev.

In culture[link]

In many cultures, the fox appears in folklore as a symbol of cunning and trickery, or as a familiar animal possessed of magic powers.

In some countries, foxes are major predators of rabbits and hens. Population oscillations of these two species were the first nonlinear oscillation studied, and led to the now-famous Lotka-Volterra equation.

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Fox

Look up fox in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Fox

• BBC Wales Nature: Fox videos
• BBC Wild About Nature: Fox facts and videos
• The fox website
• More fox sound files
• Australian Department of the Environment and Heritage fact sheet, 2004
• Texts on Wikisource:
  • "Fox". The American Cyclopædia. 1879. 
  • "Fox". Encyclopaedia Britannica. 9 (9th ed.). 1879. 
  • "Fox". New International Encyclopedia. 1905. 
  • "Fox". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911. 
  • Beach, Chandler B., ed. (1914). "Fox". The New Student's Reference Work. Chicago: F. E. Compton and Co.. Wikisource 
  • "Fox". Encyclopedia Americana. 1920. 
  • "Fox". Collier's New Encyclopedia. 1921. 

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Kitchie Nadal
Kitchie Nadal in June 2009 (Paris, France)
Background information
Birth name	Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal
Also known as	Kitchie
Born	(1980-09-16) September 16, 1980 (age 31)
Origin	Manila, Philippines
Genres	Pinoy rock, alternative rock, OPM
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Piano
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Be.Live Artists/GMA Records
Associated acts	Mojofly
Website	KitchieNadal.com[dead link]
Notable instruments
Parker Fly Supreme

Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal (born September 16, 1980), more commonly known as Kitchie Nadal, is a singer and songwriter from Manila, Philippines, formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band, Mojofly. Kitchie's popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her chart-topping single, Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin.^[1] The album has since achieved double platinum status (over 80,000 copies sold).^[2] In support of the Millennium Campaign, Kitchie Nadal and 26 other Filipino artists contributed to the album entitled Tayo Tayo Rin Sa 2015 - Sing the Songs. Find your Voice. Change the World. It's your Choice, released by the United Nations (in the Philippines).^[3][4]

Kitchie, is an alumna of St. Scholastica's College, Manila. While currently touring and preparing for her next album, Kitchie also completed a double degree major in Education and Psychology at De La Salle University-Manila.^[5]

In 2003, Kitchie revived a Carpenters song, Merry Christmas Darling from the Warner Philippines Christmas album, The Warner Music Philippines All-Stars Christmas Collection.

March 2008 Kitchie released her much awaited second album Love Letter with 17 all original tracks. Her latest single Highway, which was used for Caltex, is being aired on the radio.

Kitchie Nadal's interpretation of Iniibig Kita has been included in ABS-CBN's first tele-epiko Rounin. In 2008 ABS-CBN picked Kitchie again to sing the theme song, Himala (a Rivermaya original), for their new soap Humingi Ako Sa Langit (retitled as Habang May Buhay).

She is now the latest endorser of the multinational gas company Caltex. Kitchie appeared in the latest Caltex commercial along with other international musicians. The latest commercial was shot in South Africa and is now being aired in different countries.

Concert Schedule[link]

• December 13, 2009, Tao Po? Benefit Concert with Kitchie Nadal at Knitting Factory Brooklyn. For more tickets, visit, http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/2603

Discography[link]

• 2004 - Kitchie Nadal (Warner Music Group)
• 2007 - Drama Queen TV EP (GMA Records)
• 2008 - Love Letter (Be.Live Artists)

Collaboration albums that include Kitchie Nadal[link]

• Tunog Acoustic 1 to 4 (Warner Music Philippines, 2003–2006)
• Acoustic Night Live 2 (Viva Records, 2004)
• Perfectly Acoustic 2 (Octoarts Music Philippines, 2004)
• All-Star Christmas Collection (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
• The MDG Album: Tayo Tayo Rin Sa 2015 (UN Philippines, 2005)
• Supersize Rock (Warner Music Philippines, 2005)
• Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music Of The Eraserheads (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
• Kami nAPO muna: A Tribute to APO (Universal Records, 2006)
• The Best Of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn (Viva Records, 2006)
• Mga Awit ng Puso: The Best of GMA Themes Vol. 2 (GMA Records, 2006)
• I-Star 15: The Best of Alternative & Rock (Star Records, 2010)

Soundtracks[link]

• Rounin TV Soundtrack (Star Records, 2007)

Collaborations[link]

• Additional vocals for Ilog for Rivermaya's album Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo, 2006
• Greatest Day - duet w/ Barbie Almalbis, a single written for Sunsilk (Unilever Philippines), 2007
• Makulay Na Buhay - Kitchie wrote the theme song for the GMA TV show I Luv NY, sung by Jolina Magdangal.
• In A Big Way - a duet with European pop/rock band INSIGHT. There are two versions of this song in the album LOVE LETTER, the Kitchie Nadal version and the Insight version.
• Walk On Water - Akshai Sarin is a co-writer and producer
• Tadhana - Kitchie shares writing credits with Jack Rufo

Awards[link]

• PARI 18th Awit Awards (2005)^[6]
  • Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist (Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin)
  • Best Ballad (Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin)
• 2005 Aliw Awards^[7][8][9]
  • Most Promising Entertainer of the Year (Female)
  • Best Performance in a Concert (Female)
• MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards 2005
  MTV Ayos! Award for Chart Attack Song of the Year(Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin)^[10]
• 18th Nickelodeon Channel Kid's Choice Award for Pinoy Wannabe (2005)^[11]
• MTV Asia Awards 2006 - nominated Favourite Artist, Philippines
• The MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards 2006
  Favorite Female Artist in a Video for "Fire"^[12]
• PARI 20th Awit Awards (2007)^[13]
  • Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play ("Majika")
• Philippine Radio Music Awards 2009
  • Best Independent Artist

Instruments[link]

• Parker Fly guitars

Singles[link]

• Bulong
• Huwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihin
• Ligaya (Original by Eraserheads)
• Majika (Original TV Theme from the GMA 7 Telebabad Program, Majika)
• Merry Christmas Darling (Original by The Carpenters)
• Pag-Ibig (Original by APO Hiking Society)
• Pers-Labs (Original by Cinderella, now revived by Charlie Green)
• Same Ground

References[link]

1. ^ Kitchie Nadal,^{[dead link]} "Online Registry of Filipino Musical Artists and Their Works", Retrieved 2006-05-06
2. ^ Kitchie Nadal Still Trail Blazes With Fire, "TitikPilipino.com", Retrieved 2006-05-06
3. ^ "UN Philippines: Millennium Campaign". http://www.millenniumcampaign.org/site/apps/s/content.asp?c=grKVL2NLE&b=186373&ct=1552277. Retrieved 2006-05-06. 
4. ^ "United Nations in the Philippines: THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS ALBUM". http://www.un.org.ph/mdg-preview.html. 
5. ^ "Kitchie Nadal". About Kitchie. Archived from the original on 31 December 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071231231541/http://www.kitchienadal.com/bio.htm. Retrieved 11 January 2008. 
6. ^ "18th Awit Awards Winners". http://www.awitawards.com.ph/winners.html. Retrieved 2006-05-06. 
7. ^ 2005 Aliw awardees,^{[dead link]} "The Manila Bulletin Online", Retrieved 2006-05-06
8. ^ "INQ7 Express: Sleepless, weary at the Aliw rites". http://news.inq7.net/express/html_output/20050806-46051.xml.html. Retrieved 2006-05-06. 
9. ^ "Manila Standard Today: The longest (Aliw) night…". http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife01_aug06_2005. Retrieved 2008-01-29. 
10. ^ "MTV Pilipinas 2005 Awards: A Knockout!". http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/?aid=551. Retrieved 2006-05-06. 
11. ^ "Kids Rule in Kids Choice Awards 2005 in Philippines!". http://www.nicksplat.com/Events/200505/27000060.html. Retrieved 2008-01-29. 
12. ^ All in the Family: The MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards 2006 Winners,^{[dead link]} "TitikPilipino.com", Retrieved 2008-01-29
13. ^ "20th Awit Awards Winners". http://www.awitawards.com.ph/winners.html. Retrieved 2008-01-29. 

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Kitchie Nadal

• Kitchie Nadal Official Website^{[dead link]}
• Kitchie Nadal Live!^{[dead link]}
• Online Registry of Filipino Musical Artists and Their Works: Kitchie Nadal^{[dead link]}

Rico Blanco
Blanco during a live performance.
Background information
Birth name	Rico Rene Granados Blanco
Also known as	Rico Blanco
Born	March 17
Origin	Manila, Philippines
Genres	Alternative rock, Pop rock, Progressive rock, Electronic rock, Synthpop
Occupations	Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Arranger, Dancer, Actor, Host, Multi-instrumentalist
Instruments	Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Synthesizers, Drums, Percussions
Years active	1993–2007 (with Rivermaya) 2008–present (as a Solo artist)
Labels	Warner Music Philippines
Associated acts	Rivermaya
Website	Official site
Notable instruments
Keyboards Fender Stratocaster Gibson SG Robot CF Martin D28 Analog Synthesizer Drums Bass Godin Guitars

Rico Blanco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur.

Career[link]

Rico was one of the founding members of Filipino rock band Rivermaya, in varying roles as vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist, and main songwriter from 1993 to 2007.

Aside from his songwriter credits in his solo album and in Rivermaya, Blanco also arranged and wrote music for various side projects such as the United Nations MDG theme "Tayo Tayo Rin", The Philippine Department of Tourism theme "Biyahe Tayo" (both of which were performed by veteran Filipino musicians, such as Freddie Aguilar, The Apo Hiking Society, Lea Salonga, and Sharon Cuneta). He also co-wrote a theme song for the Southeast Asian Games, "Posible".

Rico Blanco was also a stage and film actor. He starred alongside Noel Cabangon and Joey Ayala in the Music Museum and 1970s Bistro production of Jesus Christ Superstar and also starred alongside Epy Quizon and Christopher de Leon in the independent film Nasaan si Francis?. He is also the voice behind Ryusuke (Ray) Minami in the Philippine edition of BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad. [4] He also directed several music videos, won an award for his work as musical scorer/arranger for HIT Productions. Blanco also dabbles in oil painting and photography.

Among the albums Blanco produced are Slapshock's Project 11-41, Sugarfree's Sa Wakas, The Dawn's Salamat (Millennium edition single), Teeth's I Was a Teenage Tree and Rivermaya's Free album which won him a NU Rock award for Producer of the year. Blanco also used to host MYX Live. He also composed scores for many commercials & other various corporate functions around the Philippines.

In May 2007, Blanco announced his departure from Rivermaya. His last performance with Rivermaya was on May 4, 2007 at the Metro Bar (wherein two other high profile Filipino bands opened the show, Pupil and Sandwich; two spin-off bands of the legendary pop-rock group Eraserheads). It was coincidental that Rico’s first gig as singer for Rivermaya was also held at the Metro Bar (formerly known as "Kampo"). Furthermore, first ever Rivermaya gig (where Blanco was keyboardist) was in Las Piñas City in 1993 where the band was the opening act for Eraserheads.^[1]

In 2007, he launched a clothing line for a clothing brand in the Philippines, Human.^[2] He also spent his time with philanthropic work. In late 2007 he came out of retirement to sing for the Sumilao farmers who walked 1,700 km from Bukidnon to reach Department of Agrarian Reform in Metro Manila. Blanco also wrote and produced an electronic dance music song titled "Control" for the album of Nancy Castiglione.

In 2011, Blanco co-wrote the song "Chemistry" with Solenn Heussaff for the latter's self-titled debut album.^[3]

Solo artist[link]

On June 12, 2008 Warner Music Philippines, launched Rico Blanco's first single “Yugto” which marked his entry in the Filipino music industry as a solo artist. Critics and music fans immediately hail it as a "neo-epic".^[4] The song won a host of awards, among them 4 major Awit awards including Song of the Year.^[5] His first album titled "Your Universe" was released on August 8, 2008 (08/08/'08). The 10-track CD is a unique fusion of diverse sounds, among them the ethno-rock "Yugto", the heart-tugging title track "Your Universe", the rockabilly/punk feel of "Ayuz", the sweet, Pinoy-folk "Para Hindi Ka Mawala", and the sing-along anthem "Antukin".^[6] Also notable is his return to his roots as a keyboard player as evidenced by the infusion of synthesizer and electronic elements throughout the album. Incidentally, Warner Music Philippines are known for disbanding bands and turning their respective lead vocalists into solo artists.

Currently, Rico's live band is usually composed of Robert de la Cruz (of Queso and Skychurch) on drums and Ricci Gurango (formerly of Hungry Young Poets and Mojofly) on bass, while Rico plays guitars and keyboards. Many other session musicians join him on stage from time to time.

In November 2008, Blanco won the "Vocalist of the Year" award in the NU Rock Awards. In December 2008, he was heralded RX93.1 "OPM Solo Artist of the Year. He also opened for Myx Mo 2008 and performed "Yugto". Aside from his band, The Mandaluyong Children's Choir, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Kulintangan musicians (headed by Malou Matute), and various Percussionists (headed by Iggy de Dios), all performed with him. The opening set was touted to be the biggest in the event's history.

In February 2009, he won as "Best New Artist" in the MYX Music Awards 2009. Then, Blanco was picked by Unilever Philippines to re-write and sing a version of the regional campaign song of Close Up toothpaste, released a single entitled "Come Closer".

Rico sang together with Imago vocalist Aia de Leon, and Sandwich frontman Raimund Marasigan, on “Ako ang Simula”, the theme song for a campaign which calls on Filipinos, especially the youth, to actively participate in the 2010 elections.

When super typhoons ravaged the Philippines in September 2009, Rico responded quickly by writing and recording and releasing "Bangon", to raise awareness and ultimately, funds to help the victims of the typhoons. Rico gave away the song as a free download to give hope to the victims, salute the heroes and inspire people to continue helping. Blanco also said that he is waiving all royalties due to him for the mobile downloads of the song, which he will instead give to affected families.^[7][8]

In December 2009, Blanco launched his new music video for the single "Ayuz", it features his dance tribute to Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire, with Cristine Reyes as special guest.

In May 2010, Blanco was announced to be on the cast of ABS-CBN's newest supernatural-political thriller TV series Imortal which stars John Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin, Blanco also sang the song "Kahit Walang Sabihin" for the said TV series. This was followed by the launch of Rico Blanco's very own company, Balcony Entertainment, in cooperation with Warner Music Philippines.

The same year, Rico Blanco launched his first album "Your Universe" in other Asian countries such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The Asian release featured a new single "Neon Lights", the song quickly gained the number 1 spot in Hong Kong charts beating other artists such as Justin Bieber, Wonder Girls and Mika.^[9]

In March 2011, Sesame Street Philippines went into partnership with Blanco to launch the new education campaign called Sesame Street "Kid Ako". The campaign will launch in schools which will use Sesame Street books and videos to help encourage learning among kids at an early age. Blanco is also set to make two songs for the campaign.^[10]

Rico is set to release his second solo album in early 2012.^[11]

Musical influences[link]

At a young age, Rico listened heavily to his uncle's records which included The Beatles, jazz and 1970s rock. He moved on to appreciate late 1970s to 1980s punk rock, post punk, synth pop and new wave artists (mostly from the U.K.) such as XTC, The Cure, The Smiths, U2, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, OMD, Tears for Fears, Ultravox, New Order, Madness, Terry Hall, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Midnight Oil (Aus), among others. He also listened to Filipino artists such as Deans December, Violent Playground, Identity Crisis, Urban Bandits, Joey Ayala, among others. The music he listened to while growing up is largely credited for his musical style.[5]

Endorsements and Business interests[link]

A trendsetter, Rico Blanco and his wide influence has always made him one of the most sought after endorsers. He has already endorsed brands in telecom, fastfood, clothing, home entertainment, alcoholic beverages, and chocolates among many others.

Rico Blanco is also a partner in Capone's Makati with Mark Escueta (former bandmate in Rivermaya) and many others, and also Aruba Metrowalk, two restaurant/bars located in Metro Manila. He also currently serves as the company President of Time in Manila club in Makati Avenue.^[12]

In 2010, Rico established Loudbox, an audio production/post studio mainly catering to the Advertising industry. His business partners are Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang, Sach Castillo, Allan Feliciano and Edsel Tolentino.^[13]

Also on the same year, following his endorsement in Human clothing brand, Rico launched his own brand named Koboi, located at San Juan City, Metro Manila.

Appearances[link]

Discography[link]

Albums[link]

Singles[link]

Awards and recognitions[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Blanco's Official Website [6]
• Blanco's Official Facebook Artist Page [7]
• Blanco's Official Blog [8]