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Matteo Guidicelli is now an Army reservist
I officially joined the Philippine ARMY today because I love my country. I would like to thank the people that have been very supportive.
Exciting times ahead. (Photo: matteog/Instagram)
From being the focus of the lights and cameras for years, Filipino-Italian actor, model, and singer Matteo Guidicelli has stepped out of these for a bit to serve well his mother country as he now becomes part of the Philippine Army.
The 29-year-old brave soul took his oath on Monday, April 15, as reservist of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at the Army Reserve Command (ARESCOM) headquarters in Tanza, Cavite.
Sharing photos of the ceremony, Matteo wrote in his caption, “I officially joined the Philippine ARMY today because I love my country. I would like to thank the people that have been very supportive. Exciting times ahead.”
“‘The rank is emplaced near their heart because it means only those who have the heart to serve will be fit to wear the uniform It is beyond the uniform, it is all about willingness to serve the country and being prepared for any eventuality,'” Matteo went on quoting the commander of ARESCOM, Major General Bernie Langub.
ARESCOM, in a statement, said Matteo will soon be taking training to prepare him in the event of natural disasters and national emergencies.
Matteo’s supportive family, ARESCOM added, were also present during the oath-taking ceremony.
Prior to confirming this latest development about him, the Filipino-Italian actor earlier dropped a hint to his 1.7-million Instagram followers as he posted photos of him at the First Scout Ranger Regiment in Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan.
“Always respect to our flag and to the people that protect us,” he said in a caption along with hashtags #rangers and #rangersleadtheway, tagging the Philippine Army’s account.
It can be recalled that Matteo also joined the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) in March with celebrities Erwan Heussaff and Nico Bolzico. The three took their oath during an induction ceremony in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
Matteo was last seen on national television, playing the role of Lakam in the 2018 drama fantasy Bagani.
