A Philippine soldier helps build a classroom during Balikatan 2017 Ormoc, Leyte, April 23, 2017. Armed Forces of the Philippines and military engineers worked together to build a new classroom at Don Carlos Elementary School in Ormoc. Balikatan is an annual military bilateral exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and counterterrorism. The increased interoperability will enhance readiness of humanitarian assistance/disaster relief capabilities.

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