THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and US troops will hold a joint military exercise, the Balikatan 33-2017, on May 8 to 19 in different parts of Luzon and the Visayas.
In a statement issued yesterday, the US Embassy in Manila said the training will focus on enhancing skills for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations as well as counter-terrorism.
“Balikatan is designed to meet current challenges facing the Philippines,” said Molly Koscina, US Embassy Press Attaché.
“Along with preparing the US forces’ and AFP’s ability to respond to natural disasters and deliver humanitarian aid, Balikatan will also increase our militaries’ counter-terrorism capabilities.”
Forces from Australia and Japan will also participate in all major training events, and the AFP has invited military troops from several other nations to be part of the International Observers Program.
http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=phl-us-to-hold-annual-joint-military-exercises-on-may-8-19&id=144199
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