SUPER-RPOUD si Aiko Melendez sa anak na si Marthena Jickain na nagtapos ng high school sa Saint Pedro Poveda College nitong Martes.
Kabilang sa mga nakuhang recognition ni Marthena, na miyembro ng volleyball team ng paaralan, ang Outstanding Student for
SY 2023-2024 at Loyalty Award for SY 2023-2024.
Sa Facebook, sumulat ng mensahe si Aiko para sa anak nila ng dating model na si Martin Jickain.
“Dear Marthena ‘MIMI’,
“Congratulations on your graduation! This is such a proud moment for you and for all of us. I know how much you’ve work hard for this, Juggling your time on studying and being an athlete ‘volleyball player.’
“You have shown incredible dedication, passion discipline and achieved so much. Watching you grow, learn, and succeed has been one of the greatest joys of my life.
“As you step into this new chapter, remember that the future is wide open with endless possibilities. Continue to follow your dreams, stay true to yourself, and know that you have all the courage and talent to achieve whatever you set your mind and heart to.
“We are so proud of you and excited to see what amazing things you will do next.
“With all my love rooting for you!!
“I will always be your number 1 supporter, bestfriend. Thank you for you were never a headache to me. To my mini me thank you for studying so hard and giving me good grades. You make me so Proud and happy!”
Ayon kay Aiko, nakapasa na sa entrance exams ng DLSU, UST at isang “London school” si Marthena. Hinihintay pa nila ang resulta ng pagsusulit sa Ateneo de Manila.
Kukuha ng pre-law course ang anak, dagdag ng aktres-politiko.
