Two communities in Northern Luzon have benefited from newly completed infrastructure projects, the result of a strong partnership between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military under Exercise Balikatan 40-25.
Two newly completed infrastructure projects—a two-classroom school building and a community health center—were formally turned over to their respective communities in Brooke’s Point on May 7 and in Rizal, Palawan on May 8, 2025, under the Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) component of Exercise Balikatan 40-25.
In pursuit of deepening inter-agency cooperation on human rights, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), through the AFP Center for Law of Armed Conflict (AFPCLOAC), and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) held a signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Data Sharing Agreement (DSA) on May 8, here.
In one of many morale-boosting activities, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Forces held a fun shoot on May 7, energizing Exercise Balikatan 40-25 with camaraderie, competitive spirit, and cooperation among service members.
Philippine, U.S., and Australian forces conducted a dynamic Maritime Key Terrain Security Operations (MKTSO) event near Puerto Princesa, Palawan, May 5, 2025, as part of Exercise Balikatan 25. The exercise featured air and ground insertions, including MV-22 Osprey deployments and coordinated jungle maneuvers, simulating real-world challenges in securing strategic coastal terrain.
MKTSO showcased the enduring commitment of the Philippines, the United States, and Australia to regional security, cooperation, and collective defense across the Indo-Pacific.///
Photo by: U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ezekieljay Correa / DVIDS
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