Vice Adm. Empedrad confers the rank of Lieutenant Commander to Jose Sixto "Dingdong" G. Dantes III while actress Marian Rivera, wife of Dantes assists in the pinning of rank insignia. (Photo courtesy of PN)
QUEZON CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) -- Two actors and a former army official are now full-pledged navy reservists after Admiral Robert A Empedrad, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy, conferred their respective ranks during the Philippine Navy’s Monday flag raising ceremony, January 27 at their headquarters in Manila.
Vice Adm. Empedrad conferred the rank of captain to Capt Manuel Felino V. Ramos PN(RES), the rank of Lieutenant Commander to Lt. Cmdr. Jose Sixto “Dingdong” G. Dantes III PN(RES) and the rank of Petty Officer Third Class to PO3 Raphael Q. Nacino PN (RES).
Capt. Manuel Felino V. Ramos (RES) is a retired Philippine Army officer who was incorporated in the PN Reserve Force, last August 9, 2019. Capt. Ramos is the current Assistant Secretary for Installation and Self-Reliant Defense Posture (ASIS) in the Department of the National Defense.
On the other hand, the actor known for his screen name as Dingdong Dantes, has been enlisted as marine reservist since 2006 and commissioned in the reserve force in 2019. Lt. Cmdr. Dantes (RES) is the Chairman and Founder of Yes Pinoy Foundation. He also holds the position of Assistant Vice Chairman of Logistics Support Group of Front liners Brotherhood Incorporated (FBI) which is affiliated to PN Affiliated Reserve Units (PNARU) program and placed under the Marine Affiliated Reserve Combat Service Support Batallion (MARCSSBn).
QUEZON CITY, Jan. 28 (PIA) -- Two actors and a former army official are now full-pledged navy reservists after Admiral Robert A Empedrad, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy, conferred their respective ranks during the Philippine Navy’s Monday flag raising ceremony, January 27 at their headquarters in Manila.
Vice Adm. Empedrad conferred the rank of captain to Capt Manuel Felino V. Ramos PN(RES), the rank of Lieutenant Commander to Lt. Cmdr. Jose Sixto “Dingdong” G. Dantes III PN(RES) and the rank of Petty Officer Third Class to PO3 Raphael Q. Nacino PN (RES).
Capt. Manuel Felino V. Ramos (RES) is a retired Philippine Army officer who was incorporated in the PN Reserve Force, last August 9, 2019. Capt. Ramos is the current Assistant Secretary for Installation and Self-Reliant Defense Posture (ASIS) in the Department of the National Defense.
On the other hand, the actor known for his screen name as Dingdong Dantes, has been enlisted as marine reservist since 2006 and commissioned in the reserve force in 2019. Lt. Cmdr. Dantes (RES) is the Chairman and Founder of Yes Pinoy Foundation. He also holds the position of Assistant Vice Chairman of Logistics Support Group of Front liners Brotherhood Incorporated (FBI) which is affiliated to PN Affiliated Reserve Units (PNARU) program and placed under the Marine Affiliated Reserve Combat Service Support Batallion (MARCSSBn).
Rocco Nacino was enlisted as Petty Officer Third Class in the reserve force after graduating in the Basic Citizen Military Training (BSMT) conducted last year. He is currently assigned at Naval Forces Reserve-National Capital Region under Naval Reserve Center. (Photo courtesy of PN)
Likewise, Rocco Nacino was enlisted as Petty Officer Third Class in the reserve force after graduating in the Basic Citizen Military Training (BSMT) conducted last year. He is currently assigned at Naval Forces Reserve-National Capital Region under Naval Reserve Center.
The family of Dantes, other PN senior leaders and Mrs. Marian Rivera Dantes, who assisted during the pinning of rank insignia to her husband, Dingdong, were also present during the event.
Meanwhile, both Dantes and Nacino were also awarded with a Military Merit Medal for their notable achievement as they participated in the conduct of humanitarian assistance and disaster response during the eruption of Taal volcano.
In his speech, Lt Cmdr Dantes narrates his reason for joining the Navy reserve, “I am a soldier, a reservist, because I would like to volunteer, to help those who help keep my family and my loved one safe. To my mind being a reservist, being a soldier, is about enabling others to pursue their own dreams in a secure and safe environment.”
He added, “Nasa gobyerno ka man o pribadong sector, may katungkulan man o karaniwang namamasukan, sundalo man o isang actor, tangan natin ang ‘puso’ ng isang bayani. So whatever uniform we maybe in today, let’s not forget to put our strongest hearts and commit ourselves to be heroes in our own ways.”
Empedrad hailed the navy reservists and its vital role played in the accomplishment of the AFP’s mission saying the values of volunteerism, patriotism and willingness to serve the country beyond being private citizen is something to be proud of.
“Our reservists are our unsung heroes… they are always there to help our Philippine Navy,” Empedrad said.
The Philippine Navy reservists play an important role as force multipliers as they are engaged in medical and civic action program, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster response aspect of the military. The Command is very grateful for having reservists whose qualities are highly needed, and professionals who put a premium on national interest and well-being of the Filipino people. (PN/PIA-NCR)
Likewise, Rocco Nacino was enlisted as Petty Officer Third Class in the reserve force after graduating in the Basic Citizen Military Training (BSMT) conducted last year. He is currently assigned at Naval Forces Reserve-National Capital Region under Naval Reserve Center.
The family of Dantes, other PN senior leaders and Mrs. Marian Rivera Dantes, who assisted during the pinning of rank insignia to her husband, Dingdong, were also present during the event.
Meanwhile, both Dantes and Nacino were also awarded with a Military Merit Medal for their notable achievement as they participated in the conduct of humanitarian assistance and disaster response during the eruption of Taal volcano.
In his speech, Lt Cmdr Dantes narrates his reason for joining the Navy reserve, “I am a soldier, a reservist, because I would like to volunteer, to help those who help keep my family and my loved one safe. To my mind being a reservist, being a soldier, is about enabling others to pursue their own dreams in a secure and safe environment.”
He added, “Nasa gobyerno ka man o pribadong sector, may katungkulan man o karaniwang namamasukan, sundalo man o isang actor, tangan natin ang ‘puso’ ng isang bayani. So whatever uniform we maybe in today, let’s not forget to put our strongest hearts and commit ourselves to be heroes in our own ways.”
Empedrad hailed the navy reservists and its vital role played in the accomplishment of the AFP’s mission saying the values of volunteerism, patriotism and willingness to serve the country beyond being private citizen is something to be proud of.
“Our reservists are our unsung heroes… they are always there to help our Philippine Navy,” Empedrad said.
The Philippine Navy reservists play an important role as force multipliers as they are engaged in medical and civic action program, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster response aspect of the military. The Command is very grateful for having reservists whose qualities are highly needed, and professionals who put a premium on national interest and well-being of the Filipino people. (PN/PIA-NCR)
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