Rex Dingding

FOR BREAD AND BETTER

Rosquillos, galletas de Cebu, huevos, and special otap—these are just among the finest products donning the shelves of Masterline Bakeshop. And every time a customer indulges in its delicacies, he is definitely in for a masterful treat.

A master of his fate himself, Rex Dingding or “Ricky Heart” considers his job in Masterline like manna from heaven.

Rex is the ninth son of ten children born to a utility worker and a housewife in Alcoy. He spent his high school at Sisters of Mary Boystown where he got to see his parents only once a year.

When his father died of liver cancer, his life began to change. “...It (was) the only moment when my family (was) complete,” he recalled. The death of his father made him stronger to continue his life and get him closer to God.

He came to Cebu City to pursue his college and fortunately got a scholarship from PESFA but he turned it down since he had no place to stay in the city. In 2006, he tried his luck in CITE but he did not continue for the same reason.

He found his way through his aunt who owns Masterline Bakeshop. For a year, Rex worked there as a baker and a delivery boy.

After a year of saving money, he decided to pursue his studies again at CITE. This time he wanted to do it for good. Rex is now on his first year taking up Information Technology. “It's very hard for me to study while working,” he revealed.

But with time management, this IT enthusiast was able to pull out all the stops. Rex works after school hours and during weekends. He is also able to serve God in his spare time as an altar boy. With good grades tucked under his belt, this young man has just proved that anything is possible with hardwork and determination.