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SBS News in Filipino, Saturday 16 August 2025

Exercise Alon 2025

Australian Defence Force personnel embark a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A departing RAAF Base Amberley for the Philippines as part of Exercise ALON 25. Credit: LSIS Ernesto Sanchez Jr

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


KEY POINTS
  • Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska in an effort to end the Ukraine war.
  • Parents and unions welcome reforms to Working with Children Checks.
  • Defence launches largest overseas exercise of 2025 with Exercise Alon 25 in the Philippines.

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