THE Philippine Army will start on Wednesday a month-long joint exercise with Special Operations forces of the United States that will focus on anti-terror operations, an Army official said Tuesday.

Col. Benjamin Hao, Army spokesman, said 30 to 40 personnel from the Philippine Army’s Special Operations Command will participate in the drill called “Balance Piston 16-4” that will last until December 14.

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