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Dingdong Dantes completes basic course as Naval Combat Engineer Officer of PH Navy

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>On his social media page, Dingdong Dantes shared some moments he had as he finished his basic course as a Naval Combat Engineer Officer of the Philippine Navy.</p><p>“<em>As a reservist, it is a privilege to be given these opportunities to acquire new skills which can definitely enhance many aspects of my life as a professional, father, and husband. And what an honor to receive the certificate of completion from King Bee himself, Commodore Rolando Sarmiento</em>,” Dingdong wrote.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-13" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C473jqjy41E/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%3A13%2C%22os%22%3A2221594.100000024%2C%22ls%22%3A989406.3999999762%2C%22le%22%3A989683.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1106" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-13" 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><strong> </strong>The actor also shared a cute interaction between himself and his kids, Zia and Sixto, on the day of his graduation rites.</p><p>“<em>When I left the house this morning, Sixto was surprised to see me in this gala uniform. He asked, &#x27;Dada, where are you going?&#x27; I said that I would attend my graduation rites in the Seabees Headquarters. From the second floor, to my surprise, I heard the strong, coarse voice of Zia screaming, &#x27;What? You will graduate? Are you a student?&#x27; 🤣🤣</em>,” he said.</p><p>He went on: “<em>I just smiled and answered that, yes, even old people can still study and finish anything as long as they want to, because learning should never stop</em>.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C477l-KyI9e/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%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A2221605.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A989406.3999999762%2C%22le%22%3A989683.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="949" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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>Dingdong also shared a separate post of himself and his wife, actress Marian Rivera, who accompanied him during his special day as a navy reservist.</p><p>“<em>Major shoutout sa aking super supportive na Misis for showing up today and pinning the ‘Riffle Expert Badge’ and the ‘Kapanalig Medal’ on me. I’m frozen in place—wouldn’t want to risk becoming a human pincushion! 😄</em>,” he sweetly penned.</p><p>Marian then replied, “♾️ (forever) always 😘,” she said.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-15" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C474v7eyz2O/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%3A15%2C%22os%22%3A2221615.100000024%2C%22ls%22%3A989406.3999999762%2C%22le%22%3A989683.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="913" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-15" 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 actor also posted other snaps from his graduation rites and a class photo.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C475M8Zy5k3/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%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A2222320.5%2C%22ls%22%3A989406.3999999762%2C%22le%22%3A989683.2000000477%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="719" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" 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>Dingdong has been a very active and passionate navy reservist and has shared some of his milestones on his social media accounts.</p><p>“I am truly honored to share this milestone as a Reservist. Ooowaaah! I have just accomplished my reception rites into the distinguished ranks of the The Philippine Navy Seabees!” the 43-year-old actor said in a post last December.</p><div><strong>READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2023/12/8/dingdong-dantes-shares-milestone-as-a-philippine-navy-reservist-113">Dingdong Dantes shares milestone as a Philippine Navy reservist</a></strong></div><p>In October 2023, 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><p>Other stars who also became reservists in various military organizations include Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee, Gerald Anderson, veteran actress Vilma Santos,<em> </em><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/batangquiapo"><strong><u><em>FPJ&#x27;s Batang Quiapo</em></u></strong></a><strong><u></u></strong> actor Christopher de Leon, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/linlang2023"><em><strong><u>Linlang</u></strong></em></a><em><strong><u></u></strong></em> star JM De Guzman, Arci Muñoz, Matteo Guidicelli, former Miss Universe Philippines Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Ronnie Liang, 2017 Reina Hispanoamericana Winwyn Marquez, and Enzo Pineda.</p>

<p><i>Dingdong Dantes shares snaps from his graduation ceremony at the Philippine Navy.</i></p>

Dingdong Dantes shares snaps from his graduation ceremony at the Philippine Navy.

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Dingdong Dantes completes basic course as Naval Combat Engineer Officer of PH Navy

Nikka Sabio

Published March 26, 2024 07:20 PM PHT

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