Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee is in El Salvador for the upcoming Miss Universe 2023 pageant this November 18.
While busily working on her preparations, Michelle looked back into her time with the Philippine Air Force.
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In an Instagram video, she shared during a ceremony where she received a certificate of attendance from the Basic Citizen Military Training of the Philippine Air Force Reserve program.
"I #LoveThePhilippines and I will do everything within my capacity to show that! My heart goes out to those that dedicate their lives to protect and promote the country we love and I encourage you to do what you can (big or small) to do the same," she captioned her post.
Michelle began her Philippine Air Force training in September, which coincided with her preparations for the Miss Universe 2023 pageant.
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Check out some of the photos from the event held at the Philippine Air Force Villamor Air Base:
Michelle Dee will soon be an official Philippine Air Force reservist.
On September 30, Michelle Dee received a Certificate of Attendance for attending some sessions of the Basic Citizen Military Training under the Philippine Air Force Reserve.
"Sgt. Michelle Dee at your service," she wrote in her caption.
Michelle Dee began her reservist training on July 17, 2023. Although she knows that it will be very challenging, it is something she really wants to do for the country.
Michelle Dee shared that becoming a civilian reservist has always been her goal.
Melanie Marquez is a proud mom to her daughter, Michelle Dee.
Michelle Marquez Dee with fellow Sparkle artist Sgt. John Vic De Guzman
Michelle Dee will compete in the Miss Universe 2023 pageant which will be held in El Salvador on November 18. Aside from being an actress, model, host, beauty queen, and reservist, she is an advocate for autism awareness and LGBT+ rights.