From the Philippine Information Agency (Apr 23, 2021): Lorenzana on Balikatan 2021: No threat too daunting if burden is shared (By Alehia Therese V. Abuan)
Photo courtesy of SN1 Donald Viluan PN/PAOAFP
PARAÑAQUE CITY, April 23 (PIA) -- Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 36th iteration of the Philippine-US Balikatan Exercises today at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana believes that the successful conduct of the Balikatan has two important messages – strength in cooperation and the need to share burdens with our friends and allies.
"Our success brings forth two important message to the world: first, nations become stronger if we work together; and second there is no threat too daunting if the burden is shared and shouldered together," Sec Lorenzana said.
Lorenzana also stressed that the Balikatan has become one of the premier military exercises in the region. The knowledge gained, however, has been mainly used for humanitarian assistance and disaster response, which Sec. Lorenzana says is indicative of how the Philippines intends to contribute in preserving international order.
"We have been doing this for the past 36 years, these military exercises. But we never had, even once, used our acquired knowledge to fight another country. But for disaster and humanitarian purposes, we have done this many, many times," the Defense Chief said.
Balikatan 36-2021 was conducted from 12 April to 23 April 2021 between Philippine and US armed forces. (PIA NCR)
PARAÑAQUE CITY, April 23 (PIA) -- Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 36th iteration of the Philippine-US Balikatan Exercises today at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana believes that the successful conduct of the Balikatan has two important messages – strength in cooperation and the need to share burdens with our friends and allies.
"Our success brings forth two important message to the world: first, nations become stronger if we work together; and second there is no threat too daunting if the burden is shared and shouldered together," Sec Lorenzana said.
Lorenzana also stressed that the Balikatan has become one of the premier military exercises in the region. The knowledge gained, however, has been mainly used for humanitarian assistance and disaster response, which Sec. Lorenzana says is indicative of how the Philippines intends to contribute in preserving international order.
"We have been doing this for the past 36 years, these military exercises. But we never had, even once, used our acquired knowledge to fight another country. But for disaster and humanitarian purposes, we have done this many, many times," the Defense Chief said.
Balikatan 36-2021 was conducted from 12 April to 23 April 2021 between Philippine and US armed forces. (PIA NCR)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1073236
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