June 3------ Aside from his acting and hosting work, Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes also dedicates himself to his role as a Philippine Navy reservist.
Taking to Instagram, the Kapuso star proudly shared his recent attendance at the Naval Reserve Public Affairs Unit's strategic planning and general meeting. In the video, Dingdong is seen wearing his reservist uniform and actively engaged in discussions alongside fellow reservists and naval personnel. Captioning the post with "Weekend duties…," Dingdong garnered an outpouring of admiration from followers, commending his steadfast commitment to serving the nation.
In past interviews, the Kapuso actor emphasized the significance of his role as a navy reservist in his life. Coming from a lineage of military personnel, Dingdong holds discipline and loyalty to the country in high regard. Drawing from the principles instilled during his training, he applies these values to both his daily life and his career as an artist. "Para sa akin ang laking naitulong sa akin 'yung values and principles na iyon. That were also reinforced when I joined also the reserve force. Kasi ang mga prinsipyo nito 'yung prinsipyo ng integridad, 'di ba? Integrity, 'yung resilience, ('yung) discipline, ('yung) honor and ('yung) pinakamahalaga sa lahat, 'yung loyalty. Lahat ng mga ito, nagagamit ko sa aking profession as an aktor. Nagagamit ko in my everyday life," he said in the GMA Integrated News Interviews.
Dingdong's dedication has not gone unnoticed. In 2020, he was promoted to the rank of Philippine Navy Reservist Lieutenant Commander. Moreover, in December 2023, he was honored with the title of an honorary member of the Philippine Navy Seabees, further solidifying his commitment. In March 2024, Dingdong completed the Naval Combat Engineer Officer Basic Course, receiving awards such as the Rifle Expert Badge and the Kapanalig Medal, proudly pinned by his wife and Kapuso Primetime Queen, Marian Rivera.
Source: gmanetwork.com
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