Rico Blanco and Maris Racal may be a celebrity couple, but in many ways, they are just like us: Subject to the funniest comments during sincere moments. Last Valentine’s Day was no exception as fans and followers of the pair couldn’t help but let out their funny side in the comments section.
Rico Blanco and Maris Racal: Beyond “Sana All”
Fans and Followers Look to Rico and Maris as Relationship Goals
On February 14, 2024, Rico posted on his Facebook and Instagram a ~*special*~ message for Maris. “Yung mga sandaling pinaka masaya ang puso mo, pinaka buo naman ang akin. Happy valentines day mahal,” he captioned on the photo.

On Instagram, Maris replied with a “i love you forever”. On the other hand, netizens filled it up with funny comments. Most of them expressed how they want their own Rico Blanco too.


On Facebook, someone even said, “Ay nasa kuya talaga Ang [sic] true love”. Another commenter said, “Minsan masarap talagang magmahal ng mas matured sayo..sana all.” There were also those who credited Rico’s mastery over words: “iba talaga pag composer and artist. Ang ikli pero ang deep ng message”
After all, Rico is one of the most important songwriters in the OPM scene.



Maris Racal As The Backstage Girlfriend At The Rivermaya reunion
Speaking of which, the kilig continues as Maris played backstage girlfriend on February 17, 2024. Rico, along with the rest of the members of Rivermaya: Bamboo Mañalac, Mark Escueta, and Nathan Azarcon, pulled off the much-anticipated Rivermaya reunion concert at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque City.

Maris showed off her excitement via Instagram. Carrying multiple cameras and bringing along her friends, Maris didn’t shy away from being a supportive girlfriend.


Rivermaya’s 2024 concert is historic for the band amid multiple lineup changes, controversy, and, most importantly, enduring Filipino hits. In over three decades since they first burst into the scene in 1994, Rivermaya’s music is indelible in Philippine pop culture.
