Award-winning visual artist Kristine Lim is now part of the Philippine Navy as a reserve officer, assigned to the Civil Military Operations Group.

She and her batchmates recently had their graduation at the Marine Base in Camp General Gregorio Lim, Ternate, Cavite.

The event was held despite torrential rain. "It was the first time I experienced a ceremony where participants were drenched yet unfazed no matter how hard the wind blew," Lim said.

"Guests and even ourselves, the graduates, were reminded that no typhoon could put a good soldier down. "We stood our ground. No complaining. No moving. As soldiers, why would we? Others were experiencing far worse at the time. It was like God's poetic message for all of us. Unforgettable. Meaningful," she added.

Other known personalities who graduated alongside Lim include radio DJ Megan Sebastian-Du, sports newscaster Patricia Hizon, and GMA7 actor Jason Abalos and his wife, beauty queen Vickie Rushton. Former basketball player Vince Hizon, who is part of the Philippine Navy Reserve, also graced the occasion.

Currently officially ranked as CMO2 PN (Res) of the Philippine Navy Civil Military Operations Group, Lim is looking forward to being of better service to the community and the country.