The third of nine children born to Nemesio, Sr. and Corazon. In 1974, he finished a four-year course in Arts and Sciences leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science from the Divine Word University of Tacloban City. He graduated Magna cum laude. In 1985, he graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Evangelical Ministry at New Era University and also finished his Master of Arts in College Teaching from said institution in 1993. He took up a doctoral program in Research and Evaluation at the University of the Philippines. He then took up Doctor of Education major in Educational Management at the New Era University, and graduated in May,2012.
Nick, as he is fondly called by friends and loved ones, is married to the former Luviminda M. Salanga and their union is blessed with three daughters, Feamor Vyn, Feliz Gemmavyn, and Fiel Ervyn.
Nick believes that everything is willed by the Father Almighty Who works in His own mysterious ways. Loved ones may inspire an individual to create great masterpieces or works of art, but the ultimate inspiration comes from Him. Nick is also aware that success does not grow overnight, hence, he is willing to wait, Even If It Takes A Lifetime.
If it takes a lifetime
to realize a dream,
never would I give up
though it may cause some pain.
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Once, I tried to climb a mountain
Hurrying to explore the top;
But vines and crags slowed my ascent
And so I reached just half-way up.
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Through the night the storm rages
Wreaking havoc on its way;
Neath a dripping roof bedraggled souls
Are huddled as they pray.
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Who says nothing in life is fair?
He is asleep - deep in a dream;
For how could he be so unaware
people thrive down the river
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People who are born fighters
do not easily give up;
When the odds are much too great
they just smile, but they won't stop.
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