The Balikatan Project, which forms part of the Engineering Capability Program of the Balikatan Exercises 38-2023, is one of the bilateral training exercises between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. Pacific Command.

Engineers from the PA’s 552nd Engineer Construction Battalion and USAF’s 18th Civil Engineer Group team up to construct a multi-purpose hall within the vicinity of Inabasan Elementary School in Brgy. Inabasan.

In a statement, 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) commander Brig. Gen. Marion Sison expressed his gratitude to the people and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Sibalom for the support to the project, which intends to contribute to the social development of partner communities.

For his part, 301st Infantry Brigade commander Col. Michael Samson thanked the Balikatan team for identifying Brgy. Inabasan as one of the project beneficiaries.

"I encourage the community to help, support and cooperate with the Balikatan forces in constructing the said project. We are looking forward that this project shall promote a peaceful place conducive to education and learning," Col. Samson said.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Sibalom town Mayor Gian Carlo Occeña, Antique Peace and Order and Public Safety (POPS) coordinator Margie Gadian, local police, PA and USAF