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Actor Dingdong Dantes expressed his unwavering support for his longtime friend and independent senatorial candidate, former Senator Bam Aquino, during a birthday celebration attended by volunteers. He also proudly shared that he has been volunteering for Aquino since 2013.

“I feel good to be around you (volunteers), and of course on a very, very special day, sa birthday at kaarawan ni Bam. Dahil siyempre, pakiramdam ko, kasama ko kayo dahil isa din, isa din akong volunteer magmula pa noong 2013, dun sa BamBus,” Dantes said.

(I’m happy to be with all of you volunteers, especially on such a special day—Bam’s birthday. I feel connected with you because I’ve also been a volunteer since 2013, back when we had the BamBus.)

He went on to commend the collective dedication of the group and highlighted their shared bond with Aquino, which has remained strong through the years.

“I think that’s because of our shared admiration, our shared respect, and shared love for our birthday boy. Kaya siguro nararapat din na bigyan natin siya ng dasal at ng isang magandang pagbati sa napakahalaga ang kaarawan niya,” he added.

(I think it’s because we all share admiration, respect, and love for the birthday celebrant. That’s why it’s only right that we offer him prayers and warm wishes on this important day.)

Dingdong said he has known Bam since their grade school days, with the latter being a few years ahead of him.

“Magkakilala na kami noon pa lang. Mga three years po siyang higher batch—mas matanda nang konti sa akin,” Dingdong shared.

(We’ve known each other since way back. He was three years ahead of me—just a little older.)

“Pero noon pa lang, pakiramdam ko, kasama na ako at miyembro na ako ng Bam Bam Fans Club,” he added, referring to Bam’s nickname during his childhood days.

(But even then, I already felt like I was part of the Bam Bam Fans Club.)

As for his personal birthday wish for Bam, Dingdong said, “For him to have the strength to carry on lahat ng mga plano niya para sa atin. Dahil kailangan niya ito siyempre para magampanan ang gusto niya gawin para sa ating bayan.”

(That he has the strength to carry on with all his plans for us. Because he needs it, of course, to fulfill what he wants to do for our country.)

Bam Aquino ranked 11th in the latest Pulse Asia survey conducted from April 20 to 24.