A Philippine military chaplain performs a ceremonial blessing during the Kandis III Elementary School dedication ceremony, April 22, at Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, Philippines. As part of Balikatan 2012, Philippine and U.S. service members worked hand-in-hand to build a two-classroom building. Exercise Balikatan is an annual training event aimed at improving combined planning, combat readiness, humanitarian assistance and interoperability between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S.