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Matteo Guidicelli: Duterte’s respect for men and women in uniform ‘beyond words’

By: - Reporter
/ 09:25 AM July 05, 2019

MANILA, Philippines — Actor-athlete Matteo Guidicelli has described the respect given by President Rodrigo Duterte for men and women in uniform as “beyond words.”

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In a Facebook post on Thursday, Guidicelli shared photos of him welcoming the President during his visit to Camp Navarro General Hospital in Zamboanga City.

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“I had the honor and privilege of accompanying The Commanding General of the Philippine Army LT Gen Alberto to visit our troops in Jolo, Sulu,” Guidicelli wrote.

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During the President’s visit to Zamboanga on Wednesday, he honored 12 wounded soldiers and two casualties in the twin explosions that rocked Indanan, Sulu last June 28.

READ: Duterte honors 14 soldiers wounded, killed in Sulu blasts https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1137663/duterte-honors-14-soldiers-wounded-killed-in-sulu-blasts#ixzz5sl4hAK3V

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“‘I salute you!’ The president said to each wounded soldier,” Guidicelli shared. “I have to be honest and say I had goosebumps! The love, support and respect he gives to our men and women in uniform is beyond words,” he added.

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The 29-year-old actor’s encounter with the President was only a few days after he completed his Scout Ranger orientation training.

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READ: Matteo Guidicelli completes Scout Ranger orientation course with special awards https://entertainment.inquirer.net/335666/matteo-guidicelli-completes-scout-ranger-orientation-course-with-special-awards#ixzz5sl5m3aYo

Guidicelli joined the Army Reserve Command last April. He earlier took oath as a member of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary alongside Erwan Heussaff and Nico Bolzico.  (Editor: Mike U. Frialde)

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READ: Matteo Guidicelli, Erwan Heussaff, Nico Bolzico inducted into PH Coast Guard auxiliary https://entertainment.inquirer.net/322163/matteo-guidicelli-erwan-heussaff-nico-bolzico-inducted-into-ph-coast-guard-auxiliary#ixzz5s1e4khOR

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