From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 21):'Balikatan 2014' HCA activities kick off in Albay
The humanitarian and civic assistance (HCA) activities of the United States-Philippines "Balikatan Exercise 2014" kicked off inLegazpi City
This was disclosed by Lt. (SG) Annaleah Cazcarro, Combined-Joint Information Bureau co-director, who said that HCA activities being conducted by American forces involved in "Balikatan 2014" include free medical, dental and veterinary care in poor sections ofLegazpi City
Aside from this, American troopers will also construct and repair schools and other community infrastructure in selected communities.
Cazcarro said Filipino troopers will be helping their American counterparts in these community development activities.
As of this posting, the above-mentioned events are still ongoing.
The "Balikatan" exercise focuses on training members of both Philippine and US armed forces to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that endanger public health and safety.
It is slated for May 5 to 16 this year.
Additionally, military service members from both countries will conduct combined staff exercises and field training inCrow Valley , Fort Magsaysay
"Balikatan 2014" is the 30th iteration of the annual exercise.
This year, thePhilippines and the United States
“Balikatan” in Filipino means "shoulder-to-shoulder" and characterizes the spirit of the exercise.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=636465
The humanitarian and civic assistance (HCA) activities of the United States-Philippines "Balikatan Exercise 2014" kicked off in
This was disclosed by Lt. (SG) Annaleah Cazcarro, Combined-Joint Information Bureau co-director, who said that HCA activities being conducted by American forces involved in "Balikatan 2014" include free medical, dental and veterinary care in poor sections of
Aside from this, American troopers will also construct and repair schools and other community infrastructure in selected communities.
Cazcarro said Filipino troopers will be helping their American counterparts in these community development activities.
As of this posting, the above-mentioned events are still ongoing.
The "Balikatan" exercise focuses on training members of both Philippine and US armed forces to provide relief and assistance in the event of natural disasters and other crises that endanger public health and safety.
It is slated for May 5 to 16 this year.
Additionally, military service members from both countries will conduct combined staff exercises and field training in
"Balikatan 2014" is the 30th iteration of the annual exercise.
This year, the
“Balikatan” in Filipino means "shoulder-to-shoulder" and characterizes the spirit of the exercise.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=636465