What made singer-pilot Ronnie Liang join the Philippine Army?

After flying as a pilot, Ronnie Liang is now serving the country as second lieutenant in the Philippine Army.

The singer-actor, who just earned his private pilot license last year, graduated from military training at the Armor “Pambato” Division (AD), February 14, in Tarlac.

“Started this 2018 pa pero wala akong sinabihan. I actually volunteered,” the newly promoted reserved army officer said.

“I said na gusto kong maging parte, siyempre, to serve the country, to help the community lalo na sa panahon ng pangangailangan.

“Remember Marawi siege? 'Yun ang nagpagising sa akin na talagang kailangan natin magtulungan as a nation.”

Ronnie took the Mechanized Infantry Operations Training (MIOT) Course to further equip his reservist competencies in addressing conventional and external threats.

The rigorous course highlights battle drills, armored vehicle defensive driving, raid mission training, and lectures on enemy armored threats.

Ronnie recalled, “Grabe 'yung training. Such a humbling experience, 4 AM pa lang gumigising na.

“Super strict sa time and kilos. Dapat talagang mabilis ka kumilos.

“From eating your food to taking a bath.

“Sobrang ma-physical nung training but at the end of the day iisipin mo na malaki ang maitutulong nun sa character mo and pagmamahal mo sa bayan natin.”

The actor received his black beret and mechanized patches as 2nd Lieutenant from Pambato Commander Maj. Gen. Robert Dauz as they symbolize respect, dedication, passion, commitment, loving of what you do, and willingness to sacrifice your life for the country.

Meanwhile, Ronnie said he will still finish his commercial pilot training by juggling his time between this and his singing career, “I will always find time to manage everything from being a pilot to being a second lieutenant.”