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Dominic Ochoa says it took him about three years before getting over the demise of best friend Rico Yan

by Allan Sancon posted on March 30, 2012  STATS: 53058 Views | 14 Comments

Dominic Ochoa recalls good times with best friend Rico Yan. While it took time for Dominic to recover from the tragedy, he says  everyone should have learned a lesson or two about Rico's death. He continues to close the gap by moving on. And if he gets the chance to "talk" to Rico, he will say: ‘Rics, I don’t want to talk about the past—yung nangyari sa atin... I want to talk about the present—yung good news."

Left to right: Dominic (extreme left) with Rico's parents, Sita and Roby Yap, and Father Carmelo Caluag.

Photo By: Allan Sancon / File photo

Nagpa-misa ang ABS-CBN at Star Magic para sa 10th death anniversary ng matinee idol na si Rico Yan kahapon, March 29.

Ginanap ang misa sa Annunciation of Our Lord Chapel sa ABS-CBN compound. Pinangunahan ito ng dating spiritual adviser at kaibigan ni Rico na si Fr. Carmelo Caluag at dinaluhan ng pamilya at mga kaibigan ng namayapang aktor.

Kabilang sa mga dumalo sa misa ang best friend ni Rico na si Dominic Ochoa.

Matapos ang misa ay nakausap ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) si Dominic.

Si Rico ay natagpuang patay sa kanyang kuwarto sa Dos Palmas resort sa Puerto Princesa, Palawan noong March 29, 2002. Siya ay 27 years old lamang noon.

Si Dominic ang nakadiskubre sa bangkay ng namayapang aktor.

Ano ang masasabi ni Dominic makalipas ang sampung taon ng pagkamatay ni Rico?

                                                                                             

“Yes, I know!" sambit muna niya.

"When I got the message from Ms. Joanna of Star Magic and my handler Allan, they are saying nga na 10thdeath anniversary na ni Rico Yan at magkakaroon ng misa para sa kanya.

“Time is really running fast. Grabe, 'no? Ten years na pala ang nakalipas!

“Solid! Solid! But again, like what I said before, he’s happier there [sabay turo sa langit].

"I’m sure he’s just around watching over us.”

 

Nangilid naman ang luha ni Doms nang tanungin kung ano ang nami-miss niya kay Rico.

“Alam mo, after his death, three years kong… parang ang hirap bitawan, e.

“After three years that he passed away, doon ko na-get over.

“Si Marvin [Agustin], medyo mas mabilis pa nga niyang na-get over yung pagkawala ni Rico.

"Ako, medyo mahirap, e.

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  • 14  IMaPeper2

    04/27/2013 | 12:02 PM
    I wonder if the actual cause of his death was sleep apnea. His friends had mentioned that he snored really loud. I hope anyone else na loud snorers, get checked.
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  • 13  Paradigm

    04/01/2012 | 12:32 AM
    Just watching now his commercial add eggnog... Hayy nakakamiss.. sobrang sikat na siguro niya ngayon kung buhay pa siya. Like Johnlloyd, Piolo and Echo... I've seen him in person nung fiesta ng place namin at nag-oorganized siya for tree planting way back 2001 .. Until now buhay na buhay ang puno na siya mismo siya nagtanim..
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  • 12  coolako

    03/31/2012 | 02:43 PM
    Nakakaiyak naman ang article na to. :'
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  • 11  kerokeropie

    03/31/2012 | 11:58 AM
    i miss you rico yan, i remember grabe ang iyak when i found out. forever na ikaw ang idol ko.
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  • 10  tintoy_luis

    03/31/2012 | 11:10 AM
    bilis ng panahon,isang dekada na pala,you'll always be remembered RY
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  • eiram48

    03/31/2012 | 06:36 AM
    Yan ang bad karma nya.
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  • pinoycali_ako

    03/31/2012 | 06:20 AM
    It's ok kasi pinagbayaran ni Claudine ang ginawa niya ni Rico. Look at her now, super laos, sobrang tava at iniiwan ng asawa!
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  • dennise

    03/31/2012 | 05:34 AM
    a lot of people still miss him tulad ko. my prayers are always with u. grabe my ultimate crush...
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  • Paradigm

    03/31/2012 | 04:18 AM
    We truly miss you Mr. Rico Yan.
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  • BlueBonnet

    03/31/2012 | 03:16 AM
    I love Rico!
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  • milomilo123

    03/31/2012 | 01:05 AM
    BABAYRAZZI
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  • eiram48

    03/30/2012 | 10:45 PM
    10yrs??? I thot it was jst yesterday. Still missing u rico.. My prayers with u alwys my dreamboy. Lovesmch.
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  • msweh

    03/30/2012 | 08:35 PM
    It has been 10 years mr dimples... i still miss seeing you on the big screen... pero i know na you are now happier up there... you are forever young rico yan =]
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  • haynako

    03/30/2012 | 07:02 PM
    10 years have passed, but I still love him. Truly a role model. God Bless your soul Rico, wherever you are, I know that you're now in the loving hands of our creator.
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