Australia's Defense Minister to discuss stronger ties during his upcoming Philippine visit

Makikipagpulong si Deputy Prime Minister at Minister for Defense Richard Marles kay Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. para sa ikalawang Australia-Philippines defense ministers’ meeting.

Exercise Alon 2025 with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian Defense Force on board BRP Jose Rizal Credit: Armed Forces of the Philippines

Key Points

• Included in the discussions are ways to further strengthen the capacity building and inter-operability between two countries.
• Australian Defense Minister will visit Australian troops participating in this year's Exercise Alon, the biggest Australian overseas joint trainng for 2025.
• President Ferdinand Marcos Jr forms legal team that will focus on ghost and anomalous flood projects in the country.
• Office of the Vice President has confirmed VP Sara Duterte's travel to Paris, France and her meeting with the Filipino community in Paris.
• Family and friends commemorated the 44th anniversary of the killing of former Senador Benigno “Ninoy”Aquino.

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