Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes has expressed his backing for former Senator and independent candidate Bam Aquino's senatorial bid, citing his integrity and track record rooted in a genuine heart for service.

In a Facebook post, Dantes said he recently caught up with Aquino over hot chocolate and coffee after picking up his kids from school.

“With the final stretch of his campaign coming up, I wanted to personally wish him well and hear how he’s doing,” said Dantes, who supported and campaigned for Aquino in his 2013 and 2019 senatorial bids.

The actor recalled his decades-old friendship with Aquino, which dates back to their grade school days, when Aquino was still known simply as “Bam-bam.”

Over the years, they have worked together on youth-centered advocacies and co-hosted several shows, including their most recent collaboration, the online program “DongBam AsenShow”.

“But beyond all that, what I’ve always respected and admired about Bam is his integrity, consistency, clear vision, and a track record that speaks for itself — all anchored by a genuine heart for service,” Dantes pointed out.

“Now that we’re both fathers, our conversations naturally drift toward family, our kids, and the future we hope to help shape for them. It’s always reassuring to catch up with friends who stay true to their purpose and continue to find ways to turn hope into action,” he added.

Aside from Aquino, the actor also backed Leni Robredo’s vice presidential and presidential campaigns in 2016 and 2022, respectively.