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Michelle Dee shares proud moment as Miss Universe candidate and Air Force reservist

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

Miss Universe Philippines Michelle Dee showed love for the country as she attended the monthly Stop and Salute flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park.In her recent Instagram post, Michelle shared how proud she was raising the country’s flag as Miss Universe Philippines as well as a reservist for the Philippine Air Force.“To stand in solidarity at the #StopAndSalute ceremony as your Miss Universe Philippines and as Sergeant Michelle Marquez Dee was a moment of love &amp; pride. 🇵🇭,” Michelle wrote.<iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0a5hyxSORT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A354080.60000014305%2C%22ls%22%3A353697.10000014305%2C%22le%22%3A353708.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>The 28-year-old beauty queen also added her message to the youth.“To the youth, let this be a testament to the power of service. Serving as a public figure, an Air Force reservist and as someone who proudly raised our flag at Miss Universe, it was truly an honor to be the ONLY woman in uniform standing proudly alongside 40 uniformed soldiers. 🫡,” she said.The Miss Universe Philippine titleholder also expressed how everyone’s effort, either big or small, can shape the nation’s future.“I hope this serves as a message, to embrace our roles, no matter how big or small, in shaping our nation’s future. It’s our collective effort, passion, and dedication that make the Philippines a remarkable place to call home,” she said.Michelle ended her message with: “To the youth, dream boldly, act with purpose, and carry the Filipino spirit wherever you go. Together, we can make a difference, one salute at a time. #FILIPINAS #BAYANIHAN 🇵🇭 #mmd #michelledee.”The actress-beauty queen attended the flag-raising ceremony at the historic Independence Flagpole and Rizal Monument at Rizal Park, Manila.The Iron Heart actor Diether Ocampo and Penduko star Matteo Guidicelli, who are also reserve officers, attended the ceremony as well.The flag-raising ceremony celebrates Rizal Month to honor national hero Dr. Jose Rizal.In a report by ABS-CBN News, Michelle said she believes that the Salute to a Clean Flag Movement is important in demonstrating patriotism for the country.“This whole movement is so important especially in the younger generation because it sets a precedented example on how we should be very nationalistic, how we should love our country, but most especially respect it all cost,” she said.Michelle also expressed her willingness to lend a hand and do everything to serve the country.“My language of love has always been service and that is represented through my efforts at Miss Universe, but also as a civilian reservist because I want to really be able to offer whatever I can to make sure that whenever they need me, I’m here,” the MUPH titleholder remarked.Fans and followers expressed their admiration to the dedicated beauty queen.“It hits different when our pageant representative has a genuine love for our country. Salute!”“Thank you for your service, Sgt. Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee 🫡”“great lady. You can be proud to represent your country, you are so inspiring”“The transformational leader 👑”“It is likewise a proud moment for us to see u standing there - a beauty amongst the brave and the bold. Thank you for your magnanimous heart ❤️‍🔥👑🫡”“Oh!! Wow!! I salute to....@mmd great patriotism....she had it all....w/ grace &amp; fierce...she bravely presented...a transformation leader/woman in d universe in high moral standards...kudos @michelledee you&#x27;re extraordinary...👏❤️”“So so so proud of you MMD. You&#x27;re truly a beauty queen with a purpose❤️🇵🇭”“My SALUTE to you MMD @michelledee So really really proud of you. I am public Teacher molding the young minds of Filipinos. You truly an inspiration to us👏👏👏I LOVE YOU❤️❤️❤️”The 28-year-old beauty queen was recently announced as the new ambassador for tourism in the country after paying a visit to the Malacañang Palace last week.The Miss Universe Top 10 finalist also posted on her Instagram account her gratitude for her new title.<div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/4/michelle-marquez-dee-is-new-tourism-ambassador-of-the-philippines-1313">READ: Michelle Marquez Dee is new Tourism Ambassador of the Philippines </a></div>“Full circle moment. ♥ I’ve always been proud to call the Philippines my home and to call myself Pinoy! To be able to work closely with the Department of Tourism to achieve our shared goal of promoting #FILIPINAS is a dream come true. Maraming Salamat sa tiwala. 🙏🏻🇵🇭 #BAYANIHAN @tourism_phl,” she wrote.

Michelle Dee attends the monthly 'Stop and Salute' flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park.

Michelle Dee attends the monthly 'Stop and Salute' flag-raising ceremony at Rizal Park.

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Michelle Dee shares proud moment as Miss Universe candidate and Air Force reservist

Nikka Sabio

Published Dec 06, 2023 10:13 AM PHT

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