PH, US troops build schools ahead of 'Balikatan'
(Photo courtesy of AFP) MANILA - Filipino and American soldiers started the construction of buildings in four schools in Luzon as part of this year's "Balikatan" exercises. In a statement Tuesday, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) public affairs office chief, Col. Jorry Baclor, said groundbreaking ceremonies were held on Monday at Masi Elementary School in Rizal, Cagayan; Taggat Sur Elementary School and Pinas Elementary School, both in Claveria, Cagayan; and San Francisco Elementary School in Alicia, Isabela. "The activity is undertaken by engineering units and personne...