Philippine Army 1st Lt. Francisco Villasis Jr., the commanding officer of the 48th Infantry Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, speaks during a ceremony marking the completion of a multipurpose building during Exercise Balikatan 2026 in Quezon, Nueva Ecija, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The building serves as a symbol of the continued partnership between the Philippine and U.S. armed forces and their dedication to community engagement. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military that represents the strength of our alliance, improves our capable combined force, and demonstrates our commitment to regional peace and prosperity. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Taylor Gray)
| Date Taken: | 04.29.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.03.2026 02:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9655353 |
| VIRIN: | 260428-A-YX677-1165 |
| Resolution: | 4393x3771 |
| Size: | 1.2 MB |
| Location: | NUEVA ECIJA, PH |
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