Joey Ayala, among others. The music he listened to while growing up is largely credited for his musical style. Endorsements and business interests Throughout his career, Rico Blanco has partnered with some of the biggest brands in the Philippines for their advertising campaigns. Blanco was a partner in Capone's Makati, and Alphonse Bistro/Vault in Pasig. He is currently a partner in Time in Manila in Makati and The Brewery at the Palace in Taguig. In 2010, Rico Blanco 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. 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. In 2014, he released a single "Ito ang Ating Sandali" which become The ABS-CBN Sports+Action’s station ID. In 2014, Rico Blanco was introduced as the newest brand ambassador of Giordano Philippines. also on the same year he teams up with Valde Pastilles and released a song "Time For You" which used as the song on TV commercial. Filmography Television Movies Music Video director Discography (as solo artist) Albums Singles Awards (as individual/solo artist) References 1973 births Ateneo de Manila University alumni 21st-century Filipino male singers Filipino songwriters Rock songwriters Filipino rock musicians VJs (media personalities) Living people People from Laguna (province) People from Ermita Musicians from Manila Filipino multi-instrumentalists Rivermaya members Visayan people 20th-century Filipino male singers Viva Records (Philippines) artists Viva Artists Agency Sony Music Philippines artists