No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser

Reuters

17/12/2025

10:32 MYT

No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser

An Australian flag is placed near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Flavio Brancaleone

MANILA: The Philippines' National Security Adviser said on Wednesday that there was no evidence indicating that the two suspects involved in the Bondi Beach attack received any form of military training while in the Philippines.

In a statement, Eduardo Ano said that a mere visit to the country does not substantiate allegations of terrorist training, and the duration of their stay would not have permitted any meaningful or structured training.