Rocco had a very busy week prior to the outreach program, but his mom picked the said date to make sure that Rocco would be able to attend.

"As much as possible, if time permits and may enough manpower kami para magawa po 'yan, kahit ilang beses po, gagawin namin," says Rocco.

Mrs. Linda Nacino, whose actual birthday was on August 14, is a breast-cancer survivor. She was declared cancer-free by her doctors 11 years ago.

 

Here is Rocco's birthday message to his mom: "Mommy, maraming salamat sa pagtiis sa aming tatlo. Lugi kayo kasi ikaw lang yung girl sa bahay. Kaya laging maingay at magulo sa bahay... Sana gumanda pa lalo yung career ko para kayo naman ang magpahinga, kayo naman ang alagaan ko... Yun ang goal ko ngayon, mapasaya kayo ni Daddy at makatulong sa pagtatapos ng education ni Kyle... Stay healthy and always take care of yourself."

 

 

Mrs. Nacino (far right) thanks all the people responsible for the success of their outreach program. With her are (from left) Mr. Ralph Nacino (Rocco's dad), Lola Nieves (Rocco's grandmother), Kyle (Rocco's younger brother), and Rocco.

 

The entire family is also very supportive of Rocco's career. As Mommy Linda says, "Kung ano man ang gusto niya, we will support him. Sumunod naman siya sa amin na magtapos muna [ng pag-aaral]. Kung yun ang happiness niya, we'll support him."

 

Rocco is a licensed nurse.

It won't be a suprise if Rocco's only brother Kyle (right)—with his good looks and self-confidence—decides to enter showbiz in the future. But Mrs. Nacino says he has to finish his studies first, like his Kuya, before he'll be allowed to follow his brother's footsteps.

Here, the three men in Mommy Linda's life— Daddy Ralph, Rocco, and Kyle—are about to participate in a parlor game where they're dressed up as women.

Rocco seems helpless as his personal assistant Archie Crisologo puts makeup and accessories on him.

Rocco, now fully made up, makes "her" introduction as "Miss Bahamas." But he and his dad eventually lost out to Kyle, who represented "Miss Malaysia," after he got  the loudest cheers and applause from the audience.

 

This is not the first time that Rocco joined a "beauty pageant." He finished first runner-up in "Bebot 2010" of Eat Bulaga!

The Nacino family chose 35 scholars from Smart Achievers Christian School of Pasig to be the recepients of their outreach program. They have been doing this for five years now with the help of their church group Pax Christi.

The children from Smart Achievers Christian School of Pasig performed a song number for the Nacino family and their sponsors to express their gratitude for all the gifts (school supplies and goodies) they received. This is the second time that the Nacino family conducted an outreach program this year; the first one was in March which coincided with Rocco's birthday and his winning as Second Prince in StarStruck V.

Young singer-actress Lovi Poe was Rocco's special guest that night. The two hugged tightly upon seeing each other. Lovi is the daughter of the late King of Philippine Movies, Fernando Poe Jr.

Rocco introduces Lovi to his mom, who really waited for Lovi so she could participate in the gift-giving.

Lovi and Rocco hand out gifts to the students of Smart Achievers Christian School of Pasig.

Lovi and Rocco with the children and some members of Rocco's fans club. The two Kapuso young stars are paired in the upcoming Lovebug episode "Hearts Don't Lie."