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#ParaSaBayan: Celebrities na reserved military officer

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Gerald Anderson

Kapamilya actor Gerald Anderson became part of the Army's reserve force after he completed a short training course in August 2019.

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Rocco Nacino

'Descendants of the Sun The Philippine Adaptation' star Rocco enlisted as a Navy reservist in August 2019. Rocco revealed that being a soldier is part of his childhood dream.

READ: Rocco Nacino on being a Navy reservist: "It's something bigger than just work'

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Philippine Marine

n 2017, the Kapuso Primetime King renewed his commitments as a member of the reserve force. Aside from his Philippine Marine commitments, Dingdong will soon wear military uniform more often because he will be the lead star of the Pinoy adaptation of the hit Koreanovela series 'Descendants of the Sun.'

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Dingdong Dantes

Aside from being a well-known showbiz personality and bankable endorser, Dingdong Dantes is also a proud member of the Philippine Marine.

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Matteo Guidicelli

Filipino-Italian actor Matteo Guidicelli adds another feather to his cap.

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Philippine Army

In April 2019, Matteo proudly announced that he has joined the Philippine Army Reserve Force. The Kapamilya talent said that this new journey in his life is an 'exciting one,' “I officially joined the Philippine ARMY today because I love my country. I would like to thank the people that have been very supportive. Exciting times ahead.” Prior to this, Matteo together with Erwan Heussaff and Nico Bolzico became members of the Philippines Coast Guard Auxilary (PCGA) 408 Squadron.

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Manny Pacquiao

World boxing champion turned politician Manny Pacquiao was enlisted in the Army reserve force with the rank of sergeant in April 2006. In September 2011, former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III approved Pacman's commissionship to liutenant colonel.

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Pacman

Senator Pacquiao was promoted to full colonel in December 2017.

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Vicente Sotto III

'Eat Bulaga' pioneer Tito Sotto is a proud member of the Philippine Army.

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Tito Sotto

The incumbent Senate President was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Philippine Army Reserve Force in 2013.

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Diether Ocampo

Aside from being an actor, Diether Ocampo is a member of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary. According to the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, his official rank in the uniformed volunteer organization is Lieutenant Commander.

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Ronnie Liang 

Ronnie Liang adds another feather in his cap as he finished military training at the Armor “Pambato” Division, where he took the Mechanized Infantry Operations Training (MIOT) Course

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Second lieutenant

The singer-actor-pilot received his black beret and mechanized patches as second lieutenant last weekend.

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Herbert Bautista

Actor and former politician Herbert Bautista is an army reservist who was appointed to the rank of Brigadier General of the Philippine Army. The former Quezon City mayor performed his duties as a reservist officer amid the enhanced community quarantine due to coronavirus pandemic in Tandang Sora, Quezon City, which is considered ground zero in the city.

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Christopher de Leon

'Lolong' antagonist Christopher de Leon is a Philippine Navy Reservist with a rank of Chief Petty Officer.

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Vilma Santos-Recto

Aside from serving as a governor of Batangas, Vilma Santos-Recto is also commissioned reservist of the Philipine Air Force with the rank of Lietenant Colonel.

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Jason Abalos and Vicki Rushton

Husband and wife Jason Abalos and Vickie Rushton are both Navy Reservists. Jason has expressed how happy he is to have Vickie on board as a reservist with him. Meanwhile, Vickie said that being a resevist was her biggest achievement in life.

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Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres Gomez

Aside from being actors and politicians, husband and wife Richard and Lucy Gomez are also navy reservists. Richard is a Chief Petty Officer while Lucy is a Master Sergeant.

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