2018 Miss Philippines-Air winner Zahra Bianca Saldua is the latest personality to join the military and became a Philippine Army reservist.
In an Instagram post on Monday, Saldua shared this milestone and revealed that she is now a 2nd lieutenant.
“Since I was in college being part of ROTC, I always wanted to serve our country. I always wanted to help the people and I wanted to be a part of the future of the Philippine Army being its representative to the public,” she wrote.
Saldua said that becoming a reservist is a dream come true for her.
“I have been with the Army for 3 years as their host for many events and saw the love they have for the country and its people. This a dream come true for me and I hope I can influence more of our youth to serve the people as well,” she said.
Saldua said that her first engagement with the Philippine Army in 2016.
“I am honored and humbled by this experience,” she said.