Philippines Rejects Claims of Terror Training Link to Bondi Beach Shooting

The Philippines said there is no proof that the country was used for terror training. The government made the statement on December 17 in Manila. It followed reports that the Bondi Beach shooting suspects spent last month on Mindanao.Officials said the claim was wrong and harmful. They said there was no link between the attackers and any local extremist group. The issue gained global attention after Australian police confirmed new travel details.

Philippines Denies Terror Training Reports After Bondi Beach Attack

The Philippines said no agency has seen any proof of terror training in the country. According to Reuters, government officials said the charge was unfair. They said it also ignored years of military action against armed groups in the south.The presidential office said the claim insulted national security work. It said the Philippines has not hosted major terror camps for years. It also said the Bondi Beach suspects did not get help inside the country.The immigration bureau confirmed the suspects, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, entered the Philippines on November 1. They went to Davao in Mindanao. The region has a history of insurgent groups. But the military said most groups there are now weak and divided.A military spokesperson said there have been no major terror operations since early 2024. She said the groups have lost fighters and leaders. She also said the suspects could not have received full training in just one month.Another military official said proper weapons training needs more time. He said the suspects’ short stay makes training unlikely. He said there is no proof of any meeting with armed groups.Some analysts told AFP that many groups in Mindanao still exist. They said they may be weaker but not gone. They also said some groups still run camps and have online networks. But they did not confirm any link to the Bondi Beach attack.

Impact on Regional Security and International Cooperation

The claim stirred debate in both countries. It pushed Manila to defend its counterterror record. It also raised questions about cross‑border checks and travel patterns.Security experts said cooperation between Australia and the Philippines will matter in the next steps. They said both sides must share data fast. They also said the attack may lead to new screening rules for visitors.For people in Mindanao, the issue adds pressure. Many fear the region will again be seen as unsafe. Local leaders said they want the world to know the region is rebuilding.For Australia, the focus stays on the Bondi Beach victims. The attack killed 15 people and shocked the nation. Police continue to study the suspects’ movements before the attack.

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The Philippines continues to deny any terror link to the Bondi Beach shooting. The government says no group trained the suspects. It says the Philippines remains committed to stopping all forms of terrorism.

Thought you’d like to know-

Q1: Did the Philippines train the Bondi Beach attackers?

The Philippines says no. Officials said there is no proof of any training. They said the claim is false.

Q2: Why were the suspects in the Philippines?

They entered the country on November 1. They went to Davao in Mindanao. Officials still do not know why they traveled.

Q3: Are terror groups still active in Mindanao?

Some groups still exist. Analysts say they are weaker but remain present. The military says they are fragmented.

Q4: Did the attackers meet extremists during their visit?

There is no proof of any meeting. Australian police are still checking. Philippine officials say no link has been found.

Q5: Can terror training happen in 30 days?

The Philippine military says no. They say proper training needs more time. They say one month is not enough.