 Balakatan 2023, the 38th iteration of the annual bilateral exercise between the armed forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military, concludes following the closing ceremony. The armed forces of the Philippines' Chief of Staff, General Andres C. Centino, gives his closing remarks. The success of our latest joint activities, as we are as resolute as ever in our commitment not just to operate, but to work side by side and train shoulder to promote peace and stability. I very much want to thank the government of the Republic of the Philippines, the armed forces of the Philippines and the Filipino people for their hospitality and unwavering support in allowing us to conduct the Balakatan exercise. On behalf of all of your visitors, thank you for inviting us to join you on your bases, on your training ranges, on your seas and your skies and in your communities. Reporting from the Philippines, I'm Lance Corporal Jack Hall.