News from the homefront

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Rico's grandmother from his father side was checked in to a hospital tuesday last week as she was reportedly suffering from severe stomach aches that prevented her from taking in solid food. As a result, she lost a terrible amount of weight and is jaundiced. Doctors were later asked about her condition and their initial findings were that she was suffering from a stomach disease. A CT scan however disputed this finding and later told his family that she was suffering from a tumor that has been crushing her liver. As of yesterday, she has been immobile and cannot speak full sentences. Rico's family fear that her demise would soon follow. We asked Rico his feelings and thoughts about this news. Has has yet to make a comment regarding the matter.

In other related news, Rico's grandma from his mother's side was found to be suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. There has been a significant amount of memory loss as well as partial impairment of skilled movements. The family suspects her cornea surgery as the catalyst of this dreadded condition. It may be noted that Rico's grandfather died a year ago due to complications of lung cancer. Rico's family is distraught, but still holding on to whatever miracle that would happen.

In finance, Rico's sister has just recieved news that the housing loan from one of the major local banks finally pushed through. This morning Rico and his sister went to the Mandaluyong City hall to obtain their local tax certificates as a means to complete the requirements of the loan wherein Rico was made co-maker. His sister is reportedly recieving a loan worth P2.2M which shall be used to purchase a 3 storey house and its lot which is located in San Juan. Rico's family is expeted to make a homecomming to his hometown before the end of the year.

Still in finance and business, Rico recieved a raise of 15% from his current income, a move which was unexpected from his boss. Rico suspects that his boss might be thinking that rico is quitting his current post and is looking for greener pasteurs. What Rico's boss does not know is that he does not have any plans to do so. But despite the increase, Rico is still unhappy as he thinks that he has been doing a lousy job as the company's business development head and copywriter. Rico is hoping that the next year would bring better prospects for profficency and effectivity in the workplace, something that his present employment truly deserve.

In sports and fitness, Rico has been actively attending group x clases, particularly body jam and hiphop. Rico has been doing exceptionally well as a dancer that he is considering to join a hiphop competion should his health club decide to put up one. Whether the event will take place or not is still to be determined. He however should focus on building his mass and ganing weight as he has been doing the same workout program for more than 2 months now. A close friend noted that he also should get enough sleep and cut down on night outs and meet ups if he wishes to make changes in his body.

Gossip news now, who is this guy reportedly linked to Rico? Sources tells us that the guy is a big Neil Gaiman fan. They initially met during a swap meet and has been spotted at a Mandaluyong mall to catch a flick the following week. No official word has been released about this incident yet.

And that is the latest at this hour. Thank you for joining us.