Aerial resupply operation, matagumpay na naisagawa para sa mga Pilipinong naka-istasyon sa Patag Island na bahagi ng West Philippine Sea
Aerial resupply operation, matagumpay na naisagawa para sa mga Pilipinong naka-istasyon sa Patag Island na bahagi ng West Philippine Sea
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00:00 The Philippine soldiers stationed in Patag Island in the West Philippine Sea are left with supplies.
00:06 The AFP made this by means of a cargo that is parachuted.
00:12 This is what Patrick De Jesus recorded.
00:15 From the NC212i aircraft of the Philippine Air Force,
00:25 a cargo is parachuted to Patag Island.
00:30 It contains the essential supplies of food and medicine for the soldiers stationed there.
00:35 The so-called aerial resupply operation was successfully carried out on April 27,
00:41 along with the multilateral maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea, which is part of Balikatan 2024.
00:48 Aerial resupply is part of the AFP's operational mix option
00:52 to ensure that the troops stationed in different parts of the WPS are provided with the necessary supplies.
00:59 In San Vicente, Palawan,
01:01 this Wednesday arrived the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System or HIMARS of the United States.
01:07 It is expected to be launched tomorrow in a live-fire exercise in Rizal, Palawan,
01:11 along with the 105mm howitzer of the Philippines.
01:15 Meanwhile, the route will be rocky and rocky,
01:19 which is almost an hour's drive from the center of Rizal, Palawan,
01:23 before reaching the site of the Puroktubo Calupisan in Barangay Puntabaha.
01:28 A barangay health facility is being built here.
01:31 The construction is carried out by US Marines and Philippine Navy soldiers.
01:39 The health center that was built in March is one of the projects of Balikatan.
01:45 The work of the Philippine and American troops is in full swing
01:50 because the construction of this barangay health center is being completed next week
01:55 or before the Balikatan exercises are completed.
01:59 One of the concerns in the town of Rizal is the death of malaria
02:03 which was detected only last month.
02:06 This disease is caused by a parasite due to the bite of a mosquito.
02:11 That's why the health center was built so that the residents won't have a hard time,
02:16 especially those who live in the area near the mountains.
02:21 This project specifically, there's over 200 households in this local area
02:26 that it's going to directly benefit to provide better access to medical care.
02:30 We coordinated with the LGU.
02:32 We asked the main concern of the area.
02:36 The area that they are complaining about is usually high in malaria.
02:43 There are still many people up there.
02:46 They are having a hard time going up.
02:51 Instead of going down, they are now seeking medical help.
02:56 They are just enduring the disease.
02:59 The purpose of this is to bring it closer to them.
03:03 Not only in Rizal, there are projects like this
03:06 because there are also in other parts of Palawan and Northern Luzon.
03:10 Here, you can see that the Balikatan is not only about military exercises
03:15 but also humanitarian civic assistance
03:18 that the Americans learn from the Filipinos.
03:22 Their resilience and their toughness in this climate is really impressive
03:25 and good for us to emulate.
03:27 We come from a little bit of a cooler climate typically.
03:30 That's great. Also, just the way that they work, they are really diligent.
03:34 One of the things, construction specific, that I've been really impressed on,
03:38 the way that they do steel work.
03:40 They do a lot of stuff by hand more quickly and more accurately
03:45 than we would normally do with power tools.
03:47 They are exceptional at making the best of their situation.
03:50 That's been really great for my troops to see
03:53 and it's been awesome to partner and learn in that way.
03:55 We also met Second Lieutenant James Estilori,
03:59 a member of the U.S. Marines and a Filipino.
04:03 Estilori was the first to arrive in the Philippines.
04:06 My grandparents are from the Philippines.
04:08 On one side, they're from La Union.
04:10 The other side is from Cebu, so Ilocano and Visayan.
04:14 But I grew up in the United States.
04:16 So did my parents.
04:18 So, pretty cool to be back.
04:21 This is my first time in the Philippines.
04:23 I'm very fortunate.
04:24 I'm very grateful that serving in the United States Marine Corps
04:28 has brought me back here.
04:30 Service is part of the reason why my family got here in the first place.
04:34 So, to do everything full circle, it's surreal.
04:38 Estilori took advantage of the opportunity while he was in the country
04:42 and he hopes to return here.
04:45 Patrick De Asus for Pambansan TV in Bagong, Philippines.