ritz bio

My name is Mary Ritzchelle Diokno Chichioco. I was born on the tenth day of February, 2001, 12:45 pm at Bautista Hospital, Cavite City. I'm the only daughter of Gloria D. Chichioco and Roman B. Chichioco, Jr. - My mother Gloria is a business woman, who is willing to do anything and everything for my family, often taking odd jobs and business opportunities. My father Roman used to work overseas for more than fourteen years, but now he's with us to help with my mom in their business. I also have a supportive aunt named Lilet Olimpo, whom I view as my second mother, a mentor figure, and a strict yet caring woman who expects and gives out the best for me.

I first went to school at the age of three years old, where I took part in St. Francis School’s “Munting Paaralan” program. At the age of four I went to Corinthian Academy as a Nursery student, and at Hilcrest Periwinkle Montessori School during my Kindergarten and Prep years. I then went to Claremont School on the first two years of my elementary studies, Tanza Child Development Center during my third grade, and since fourth grade until Grade 10 I have been studying at Colegio De San Francisco. I’ve graduated with honours for the most part.

I’m a sweet, caring, thoughtful and God-fearing person, having an affinity for dancing and cooking, to which my TLE teacher would often pick me as a leader during culinary presentations, along with my aunt and cousin who would always be there to guide and help me with the ins and outs of cooking and food preparation. Academically, I’ve been in competitions since 2016 where I won first place at a Science Quiz Bee, much to the surprise of my school. Since then I have been chosen to represent the school in various quiz bees, such as in ASEP Divisional Science Quiz Bee where I won second place and qualified for a spot at the National Competition in Baguio this coming February. I also competed at an Enfilscimapehtory Quiz Bee last November, coming in 7th out of 48 participants. I’m an active student, often participating in lessons and activities and would raise my hand upon being called, sharing my thoughts and knowledge on various subjects.

Besides being academically inclined, I am also an active member of Hijas De Maria, where I take part in church activities and ceremonies especially during feast days and processions.