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7 hours ago
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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
Khaleej Times
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Philippines, Australia, Canada hold joint sail in South China Sea
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.
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]]
Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Philippines, Australia, Canada navies hold joint sail in South China Sea
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox MANILA – The navies of the Philippines, Australia and Canada were conducting a joint sail in the South China Sea on 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 Aug 17 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 Aug 15, include amphibious and land operations as well as live fire exercises designed to enhance the abilities of the two militaries to cooperate better. The iteration in 2025 is the largest joint activity to date, with 3,600 troops from both sides joined by a Canadian navy contingent and the 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$3.85 trillion) of annual shipborne commerce takes place. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore What led to Changi Airport runway incident involving 2 China Eastern Airlines planes in Aug 2024 Singapore Fairprice apologises after woman finds worm in salmon bought from Bedok North outlet Singapore CPIB nabs 9 suspects for alleged match-fixing in national basketball league Singapore Live Singapore-raised seafood on sale at 3 Giant supermarkets from Aug 19 Singapore Singapore seals carbon credit deal with Thailand, its first South-east Asian partner Asia Singaporean man sentenced to 72 years' jail in Malaysia for murdering wife and stepson Singapore Court to assess if teen who advertised vapes for sale on WhatsApp can receive probation Manila aims to increase the frequency of joint sails with foreign partners, Philippine navy spokesperson 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.
