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Dingdong Dantes shares milestone as a Philippine Navy reservist

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p><em>Rewind </em>star Dingdong Dantes shared a wonderful moment as a Philippine Navy reservist.</p><p>In his Instagram reel update, the actor shared some clips from his training as a reservist and from his reception rites.</p><p>“I am truly honored to share this milestone as a Reservist. Ooowaaah!” the 43-year-old actor and host said.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0i1BB5SAyP/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1756554.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1756222.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A1756544.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1129" 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><div><br/></div><p>“I have just accomplished my reception rites into the distinguished ranks of the The Philippine Navy Seabees!” he shared.</p><p>Dingdong also added, “Still catching my breath pero sobrang worth it! Always happy to serve the organization and the Nation. Maraming salamat po, Philippine Navy! @philippine_navy #PhilippineMarines.”</p><p>In the video clip, the star can be seen doing push-ups, tire training, running, climbing as well as saluting and walking on a red carpet surrounded by navy officials.</p><p>Dingdong also showed a clip of himself at a podium speaking and receiving an award.</p><p>The Kapuso actor also posted a slideshow of photos from his training exercise with fellow Navy reservist and actor Rocco Nacino.</p><p>“Konting papawis muna with my buddy, 2LT Nacino, bago pumunta sa media conference ng <em>Rewind. </em>#PhilippineNavy #PhilippineMarines #Reservists #Seabees,” he wrote on his post.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0dWmtryCAp/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1756562.3999999762%2C%22ls%22%3A1756222.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A1756544.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1057" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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><div><br/></div><p>In October, the actor also shared a one-of-a-kind moment during his service day.</p><p>“Grateful to have shared my passion as an actor, director, producer, and reservist with 28 talented students from the media specialization course of the Philippine Navy on my service day yesterday. We explored the art of storytelling and the vital role of directors in shaping our nation&#x27;s narrative. @philippine_navy @cmog.pn,” the actor said in his post together with a carousel of photos from his lecture.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/CyXcCqCSRZI/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1756568.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1756222.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A1756544.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="784" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" 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><div><br/></div><p>Fans and followers praised and showed support for the star&#x27;s new milestone.</p><p>“hoping all men aspire to become like you, be in the service of the nation. Mabuhay ka DONG!”</p><p>“So proud to see people from your industry serving the nation. Congrats @dongdantes !👏👏👏”</p><p>“@dongdantes While watching this.. ramdam ko yun buong puso nyo pagsisilbihan ang ating inang bayan. The Philippines needs commanding officers with a heart like yours. Keep safe all time ❤️”</p><p>“This is a good way to encourage other people to be a reservist and serve our country!”</p><p>“❤️🙌👏Snappy Salute Sir Major @dongdantes . Hooyah and Oorah!!!”</p><p>Stars such as Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, Gerald Anderson, Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, JM De Guzman, Arci Muñoz, Matteo Guidicelli, former Miss Universe Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Ronnie Liang, 2017 Reina Hispanoamericana Winwyn Marquez,  and Enzo Pineda are also reservists in various military organizations.</p><p>Dingdong is starring with his wife Marian Rivera in the Star Cinema Metro Manila Film Festival entry <em>Rewind </em>this month<em>.</em>The trailer for the film gained over 16 million views just 24 hours after it was posted.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0d8Auby2k6/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=524&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A1757485.0999999642%2C%22ls%22%3A1756222.199999988%2C%22le%22%3A1756544.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1016" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" 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><div><br/></div><p>The film is a collaboration by Star Cinema, Tony Tuviera’s APT Entertainment, and Dingdong’s Agosto Dos Media.</p><div><strong> READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/7/marian-rivera-happy-to-be-working-with-dingdong-dantes-on-rewind-1314">Marian Rivera happy to be working with Dingdong Dantes on ‘Rewind’</a></strong></div>

<p><i>Dingdong Dantes expresses how happy he is to be serving the country.</i></p>

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WATCH: Dingdong Dantes shares milestone as a Philippine Navy reservist

Nikka Sabio

Published December 09, 2023 05:57 PM PHT

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