As Philippine and American troops trained for the aftermath of a supertyphoon that could hit Casiguran town in Aurora province, residents were also treated to a medical mission and some entertainment.
Military and medical doctors, as well as dentists and volunteers ferried by Philippine and US sea and air assets for the disaster response joint drills, conducted a medical and dental mission at the Dibacong Elementary School on Monday for some of the residents.
Check out some of the photos from the Inquirer’s Niño Orbeta and the Associated Press below:
INQUIRER PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA
INQUIRER PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA
PHOTO by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA/INQUIRER
PHOTO by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA/INQUIRER
PHOTO by NIÑO JESUS ORBETA/INQUIRER
U.S. Navy sailor Patrick Intal lets children try his stethoscope as he takes part in the joint U.S.-Philippines military exercise at Casiguran township, Aurora province, in northeastern Philippines Monday, May 15, 2017. This year’s exercise dubbed “Balikatan 2017” or “Shoulder-to-Shoulder” involved air, land and sea assets of U.S. and Philippines armed forces. AP
A film showing, gift-giving of school supplies and goodwill games were also held.
Residents were also taught basic first aid, health and safety management, expedient water collection and purification, and other topics related to calamities.
A member of the Philippine Marines was also spotted performing magic tricks that delighted the children of the sleepy town. FM/IDL/rga
A Philippine soldier entertains children with his own brand of magic as his U.S. counterparts conduct disaster-preparedness lecture to residents as part of the ongoing joint U.S.-Philippines military exercise at Casiguran township, Aurora province in northeastern Philippines Monday, May 15, 2017. This year’s exercise dubbed “Balikatan 2017” or “Shoulder-to-Shoulder” involved air, land and sea assets of U.S. and Philippine militaries to include Ospreys, BlackHawk choppers, Amphibious vehicles and ships but without weapons. AP