President Marcos describes the joint as an 'important aspect' of Philippine preparations amid 'so many events that attest to the volatility of the region'
ZAMBALES, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday, August 25, that he was keen on discussing the “continuation” of joint military exercises between the Philippines and Australia whenSpeaking on the sidelines of Exercise Alon, the first joint amphibious exercise between the two nations, Marcos said joint drills were an “important aspect in how we prepare for any eventuality considering there have been so many events that attest to the volatility of the region.
Albanese will be in Manila from September 7 to 8, the first official visit of an Australian prime minister since 2003. Defense and maritime affairs, as well as trade and economic ties are among the issues expected to be taken up during Marcos and Albanese’s bilateral meeting. Marcos, who witnessed the entire drill, said “good combinations” – or when forced sync in operations – have a huge “multiplier effect.” During the joint amphibious exercise in San Antonio, Zambales, Australian troops arrive on Philippine shores alongside troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to battle the fictitious “Calabanians,” who have occupied part of the province. More troops arrive — this time opposite the coast — via helicopters.
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