The Philippines has invited US forces to train alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the 33rd iteration of the Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) war games on May 8 to 19 at multiple locations in Luzon and the Visayas region.

Filipino and American troops will kick off Exercise Balikatan 33-2017 through community engagement activities in Panay, Leyte and Samar.

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