‘Bondi Beach gunmen didn’t train in Philippines’MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines welcomed yesterday Australia’s findings that the two gunmen accused of attacking a Jewish celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach did not train in the Philippines. The DFA said the official made the statement in a press conference in Canberra on Dec. 30, 2025. As cooperation on the Bondi investigation continues, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro emphasized the Philippines’ firm commitment to counter terrorism, prevent violent extremism and nurture closer intelligence and law-enforcement cooperation with Australia and other foreign partners. “The Philippines and Australia will continue to jointly address transnational security threats, including terrorism, through sustained information sharing, operational coordination and capacity-building initiatives,” Lazaro said.

Source: Philippine Star January 06, 2026 17:31 UTC