A number of Filipino celebrities have joined the military reserve force.

As reservists, they can be tapped as first responders when disasters strike. They can also join rescue operations, relief and rehabilitation efforts. 

Unlike Korean actors who were conscripted as mandated by the South Korean government, these Filipino artists joined the service out of pure love for the country.

Let’s get to know these celebs who are also part of the uniformed service.

1. Geneva Cruz 

In March of 2022, in time for Women’s Month, singer-actress Geneva Cruz showed the full power of women when she joined the army to become a reservist even in her 40s. 

The former Smokey Mountain member now carries the title “Sergeant Geneva Cruz” after finishing the Special Basic Citizen Military Training of the Philippine Air Force. 

2. Matteo Guidicelli 

Actor Matteo Guidicelli received the rank of second lieutenant after former President Rodrigo Duterte approved his commissionship on August 7, 2019. 

The singer-actor was recognized for his volunteerism and using his influence to promote peace and patriotism. 

His wife Sarah Geronimo assisted in pinning the rank insignia to the “Pedro Penduko” actor.

3. Dingdong Dantes 

Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes isn’t just a pretty face, a good actor and a family man. He, too, can serve the country as a Lieutenant Commander the Philippine Navy. 

His wife Marian Rivera-Dantes flaunted on social media photos of her husband’s conferment and shared how proud she is of him. 

4. Gerald Anderson 

At the height of the “ghosting,” “gaslighting,” and “cheating” controversies, then 30-year-old Gerald Anderson got enlisted into the Philippine Army after completing a short military training course at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan. 

5. Arci Muñoz 

Actress Arci Muñoz earned the rank of sergeant under the Philippine Air Force Reserve (PAFR) Command after finishing a 30-day training program.

Under her training, she was taught marksmanship training, humanitarian and disaster response training, field training exercise, obstacle course and other activities that prepared her for her role as a reservist. 

6. Ronnie Liang 

The former Pinoy Dream Academy finalist became a 2nd lieutenant Army reservist in 2019 and in 2022 got promoted to first lieutenant for the Philippine Army Reserve.

Apart from being an actor, a singer and an army reservist, the “Ngiti” hitmaker is also a licensed private pilot.