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President Marcos wants to continue joint military drills between the Philippines and Australia to address regional volatility. He sees the exercises as important for preparedness and will discuss continuation during Australian Prime Minister Albanese's upcoming visit. The recent joint amphibious exercise in Zambales involved over 2,000 personnel from the two countries and U.S. practicing operations against a fictional enemy. Marcos and Albanese will also discuss defense, economic and maritime issues.

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President Marcos wants to continue joint military drills between the Philippines and Australia to address regional volatility. He sees the exercises as important for preparedness and will discuss continuation during Australian Prime Minister Albanese's upcoming visit. The recent joint amphibious exercise in Zambales involved over 2,000 personnel from the two countries and U.S. practicing operations against a fictional enemy. Marcos and Albanese will also discuss defense, economic and maritime issues.

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Marcos wants joint Philippine-Australia military drills to coninue

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 when Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the country in September.
Speaking 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.”
“We have many common concerns with Australia in terms of the region,” said Marcos.
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.
“Calabanians” is a play on the Filipino term, “Kalaban ‘yan (That’s the enemy).”
The Zambales is the second of a two-part exercise that started with an air assault exercise in Palawan.
Over 2,000 personnel from the Philippines, Australia and the United States are part of the joint exercises, that have taken place in different
spots across the country. The Royal Australian Air Force’s F-35As flew across the Zambales beach to provide air support to ground troops,
while American troops arrived via Ospreys.
Australia’s HMAS Canberra and Anzac, the Pholippines’ BRP Davao del Sur, the Australian Army’s M1A1 Abrams tank and two Philippine
Marine Corps Amphibious Assault Vehicles were also part of the Zambales exercise.
Exercise Alon is part of the Australia’s Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), its international engagement activity in the Southeast Asian and Indian
Ocean region.
Australia and the Philippines’ bid for stronger ties comes as tensions in the Indo-Pacific – as Marcos puts it – has become even more volatile.
Manila has been at the center of China aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, which did not abate even during the presidency of
Rodrigo Duterte who pursed a pivot to China.
In August, China Coast Guard and Chinese maritime militiary vessels harassed and blocked Philippine Coast Guard and AFP-commissioned
boats from reaching an outpost in Ayungin Shoal. Australia is among the many countries that criticized China over that incident.

Positive effects:
Strenthening regional security
- A joint military drill between the Philippines and Australia can enhance their capabilities to address common security challenges in the region.
Cooperation and coordination in a drill can lead to improved security and stability in both countries and, potentially, the broader Southeast
Asian region.

Enhance defense capabilities


- The joint military drill can provide training opportunities for both militaries, allowing them to learn from each other's experiences, tactics, and
technologies. This can lead to skill development and improved readiness in handling various security threats.

Deepened bilateral relations


-Collaboration in a military drill can facilitate the building of stronger diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Australia. It can serve as a
platform for greater engagement, trust-building, and understanding between the two nations, fostering long-term cooperation and mutual
support.

Knowledge exchange and sharing best practices


-The joint military drill can enable the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the Philippine and Australian armed forces. This can be
particularly valuable in areas such as disaster response, counterterrorism operations, and maritime security, where Australia has significant
experience and capabilities.

Negative effects:
Pontential dependence on foreign assistance
-Relying too heavily on joint military exercises with Australia could foster a sense of dependency on a foreign power. This may weaken the self-
reliance and autonomy of the Philippine military in the long run.

Opposition from certain sectors


-Some groups may view closer military cooperation with Australia as a threat to national sovereignty, asserting that it could compromise the
Philippines' independent foreign policy or favor certain geopolitical interests.

Cost Implications
-Joint military drills can be expensive, requiring the allocation of resources for logistics, training, and maintenance. The Philippine government
may need to assess and balance the costs against other pressing domestic priorities, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure
development.

Potential Diplomatic changes


Engaging in joint military drills with Australia may have implications for the Philippines' relationships with other countries in the region,
particularly those with which Australia has geopolitical differences. Careful diplomacy and transparency would be necessary to avoid
unintended tensions or misunderstandings.

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