Private Pinto

In focus is an old i.d. photo of my Mama back when she has not earned any ranks yet in the military. She told me this was shot around 1979-1980.
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My parents met while serving the Armed Forces of the Philippines. My Pa was the head of security for then General Abadia (Fidel Ramos era). He was fortunate to have had access to a variety of out of country trainings including that of the US Marine Corps' 24 week S.E.A.L course.
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In the background is a portrait of myself by Tunes Venales given to me sometime last year as a birthday present.