ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Australian and Philippine troops are training in urban warfare as part of greater defense cooperation between the two countries, which have already been holding maritime drills together. The Philippines-Australia Army to Army Exercise 2019 formally opened Monday with troops of the 1st Infantry Division at Camp Sang-An in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur. The training is being held simultaneously with the 7th Maritime Training Activity between the Philippine Navy and Royal Australian Navy. Make the most out of it and apply it when the time comes," Ancan told his troops. Australian Ambassador to the Philippine Steven Robinson said on Monday that his government is very keen in assisting the Philippines reduce the threat of terrorism and that Australian troops ready to share and learn from the experience of the Philippines.

Source: Philippine Star May 21, 2019 06:56 UTC