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7 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
Week after China vessel tension, Australia and Canada join Philippines in South China Sea sail
The Philippines, Australia, and Canada launched a joint patrol in the South China Sea as part of ALON, the region's largest combined drills. This year's edition is the largest combined operation to yet, with 3,600 troops from both sides joined by a Canadian Navy contingent and US Marines In this photo, taken from video and provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, a damaged Chinese Coast Guard ship is seen after accidentally colliding with a Chinese Navy vessel while chasing a Philippine fisheries boat near Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. AP The naval forces of the Philippines, Australia, and Canada were on a combined patrol in the South China Sea on Tuesday, a region where tensions had risen following a collision between two Chinese ships last week. The Philippine frigate BRP Jose Rizal, the Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane, and the Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec all took part in the operation, which was not intended against any specific country, according to a Philippine military officer. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Our activity is based on the premise that the exercise is anchored on the free and open Indo-Pacific with peace and prosperity in the region,' colonel Dennis Fernandez told a media briefing, adding that the joint sail was taking place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The exercise, which began on Sunday in the western province of Oriental Mindoro and will conclude in Palawan, is part of the Philippines' ongoing military drills with Australia. The 15-day combined exercises, known as ALON (a Filipino term for 'wave'), began on August 15 and involve amphibious and land operations as well as live fire training aimed at improving the two forces' ability to cooperate. This year's edition is the largest combined operation to yet, with 3,600 troops from both sides joined by a Canadian Navy contingent and US Marines. ALON started in 2023, the same year Australia and the Philippines elevated their ties to a strategic partnership in order to address the rising security challenges in the region, including in the South China Sea, where $3 trillion of annual shipborne commerce takes place. Manila aims to increase the frequency of joint sails with foreign partners, Philippine navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad told reporters, saying that such activities help deter China's aggression in the South China Sea. Since late 2023, the Philippines has conducted 'maritime cooperative activities' with allies, including joint passages with treaty ally the United States. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Early this month, the Philippines and India also sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) -The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South China Sea on Tuesday, an area of flaring tensions following a collision between two Chinese vessels last week. The Philippine frigate BRP Jose Rizal, Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane and Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec were participating in the operation, which a Philippine military official said was not directed at any country. "Our activity is based on the premise that the exercise is anchored on the free and open Indo-Pacific with peace and prosperity in the region," colonel Dennis Fernandez told a media briefing, adding that the joint sail was taking place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The activity, which began on Sunday off the western province of Oriental Mindoro and will end in Palawan, is part of the ongoing military drills between the Philippines and Australia. Called ALON, a Filipino word for 'wave', the 15-day joint exercises, which began on August 15, include amphibious and land operations as well as live fire exercises designed to enhance the abilities of the two militaries to cooperate better. This year's iteration is the largest joint activity to date, with 3,600 troops from both sides joined by a Canadian Navy contingent as well as U.S. Marines. ALON started in 2023, the same year Australia and the Philippines elevated their ties to a strategic partnership in order to address the rising security challenges in the region, including in the South China Sea, where $3 trillion of annual shipborne commerce takes place. Manila aims to increase the frequency of joint sails with foreign partners, Philippine navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad told reporters, saying that such activities help deter China's aggression in the South China Sea. Since late 2023, the Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative activities" with allies, including joint passages with treaty ally the United States. Early this month, the Philippines and India also sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea. Solve the daily Crossword
AsiaOne
8 hours ago
- Business
- AsiaOne
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea, World News
MANILA — The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South China Sea on Tuesday (Aug 19), an area of flaring tensions following a collision between two Chinese vessels last week. The Philippine frigate BRP Jose Rizal, Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane and Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec were participating in the operation, which a Philippine military official said was not directed at any country. "Our activity is based on the premise that the exercise is anchored on the free and open Indo-Pacific with peace and prosperity in the region," colonel Dennis Fernandez told a media briefing, adding that the joint sail was taking place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The activity, which began on Sunday off the western province of Oriental Mindoro and will end in Palawan, is part of the ongoing military drills between the Philippines and Australia. Called ALON, a Filipino word for 'wave', the 15-day joint exercises, which began on August 15, include amphibious and land operations as well as live fire exercises designed to enhance the abilities of the two militaries to co-operate better. This year's iteration is the largest joint activity to date, with 3,600 troops from both sides joined by a Canadian Navy contingent as well as US Marines. ALON started in 2023, the same year Australia and the Philippines elevated their ties to a strategic partnership in order to address the rising security challenges in the region, including in the South China Sea, where US$3 trillion (S$3.8 trillion) of annual shipborne commerce takes place. Manila aims to increase the frequency of joint sails with foreign partners, Philippine navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad told reporters, saying that such activities help deter China's aggression in the South China Sea. Since late 2023, the Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative activities" with allies, including joint passages with treaty ally the United States. Early this month, the Philippines and India also sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea. [[nid:721337]]
The Star
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea
In this photo provided by the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Maj. Gen. Francisco F Lorenzo Jr., left, commander of the AFP Education, Training and Doctrine Command, pins the ALON Exercise 2025 patch on Deputy Chief of Joint Operations Maj. Gen. Hugh McAslan during the opening ceremony of joint military drills between Australia and the Philippines in Palawan province, Philippines on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. ALON started in 2023, the same year Australia and the Philippines elevated their ties to a strategic partnership in order to address the rising security challenges in the region, including in the South China Sea. - Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP MANILA: The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South China Sea on Tuesday (Aug 19), an area of flaring tensions following a collision between two Chinese vessels last week. The Philippine frigate BRP Jose Rizal, Australian destroyer HMAS Brisbane and Canadian frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec were participating in the operation, which a Philippine military official said was not directed at any country. "Our activity is based on the premise that the exercise is anchored on the free and open Indo-Pacific with peace and prosperity in the region," colonel Dennis Fernandez told a media briefing, adding that the joint sail was taking place within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. The activity, which began on Sunday off the western province of Oriental Mindoro and will end in Palawan, is part of the ongoing military drills between the Philippines and Australia. Called ALON, a Filipino word for 'wave', the 15-day joint exercises, which began on August 15, include amphibious and land operations as well as live fire exercises designed to enhance the abilities of the two militaries to cooperate better. This year's iteration is the largest joint activity to date, with 3,600 troops from both sides joined by a Canadian Navy contingent as well as US Marines. ALON started in 2023, the same year Australia and the Philippines elevated their ties to a strategic partnership in order to address the rising security challenges in the region, including in the South China Sea, where US$3 trillion of annual shipborne commerce takes place. Since late 2023, the Philippines has conducted "maritime cooperative activities" with allies, including joint passages with treaty ally the United States. Early this month, the Philippines and India also sailed together for the first time in the South China Sea. - Reuters
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Philippine, Australian troops start Exercise ALON 2025
Militaries from the Philippines and Australia on Friday have started this year's Exercise Amphibious and Land Operations (ALON) with a ceremony held at the Western Command headquarters in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. 'Defence has embarked on its largest overseas exercise for 2025, with the launch of Exercise Alon 25 in the Philippines today,' the Australian Defence Force (ADF) said. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the two countries 'will train together at locations around the islands of Palawan and Luzon during Exercise ALON 2025 from 15 to 29 August 2025.' A total of 3,600 personnel from the AFP, ADF, United States Marine Corps, and the Royal Canadian Navy will participate in the activities. Exercise ALON's activities will be conducted within the areas of the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) and Western Command (WESCOM), according to the AFP. 'The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, joint force projection capabilities, and multi-domain operations,' the AFP said. 'It also reinforces the AFP's commitment to regional security cooperation, defense readiness, and first iteration of the exercise was conducted in 2023 as part of Indo-Pacific Endeavor,' it added. Among the major activities are amphibious and maritime operations, and Combined Joint Forcible Entry Operation (CJFEO) in Palawan; as well as Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFX) - Close Air Support (CAS) in Fort Magsaysay in Nueva Ecija. More countries will serve as observers in the exercise including the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and Chief of Joint Operations Vice Admiral Justin Jones said Exercise Alon 25 exhibits the strength of the Australian-Philippines security partnership. 'We're proud to conduct our largest overseas exercise with the Philippines, and continue to build on our close cooperation. Exercise Alon 25 is an opportunity for us to practise how we collaborate and respond to shared security challenges, and project force over great distances in the Indo-Pacific,' he said. 'This exercise reflects Australia's commitment to working with partners to ensure we maintain a region where state sovereignty is protected, international law is followed, and nations can make decisions free from coercion,' he added. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
