00:00 Tomorrow, the largest exercises will be held between the Philippines and America.
00:08 According to Balikatan 2024 Executive Agent Colonel Michael Lohico,
00:12 more than 16,000 soldiers will participate in the exercises.
00:17 11,000 of them are American soldiers,
00:20 and 5,000 are from the Philippine Security Forces.
00:24 This is also the first time that the PNP Special Action Force
00:28 and Philippine Coast Guard have participated in the exercise.
00:31 According to the PNP staff, this is a good opportunity
00:35 to strengthen their readiness and capability in internal security operations,
00:40 counterterrorism, and humanitarian activities.
00:44 14 countries will serve as observers in the Balikatan 2024 exercises,
00:51 including Brunei, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, India, Indonesia, Japan,
00:58 Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
01:04 The opening ceremony will be held at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
01:08 The exercises will be held in Palawan, Zambales, and Lauag, Ilocos Norte
01:13 from April 22 to May 10.
01:16 (upbeat music)
