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Philippines Rejects Terrorism Training Claims Post-Bondi Shooting

12/17/2025

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The Philippines denied claims it is a terrorist training ground after the Bondi Beach shooting.
Presidential spokesperson Claire Castro said there is no evidence to support the claims, and President Ferdinand Marcos rejected the ISIS hotspot label.
Sajid Akram and Naveed reportedly visited Davao, but the government maintains they did not receive training there.
The immigration office confirmed suspects entered the Philippines on November 1, while Mindanao security concerns persist.

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The Philippines denied claims it is a terrorist training ground after the Bondi Beach shooting.
Presidential spokesperson Claire Castro said there is no evidence to support the claims, and President Ferdinand Marcos rejected the ISIS hotspot label.
Sajid Akram and Naveed reportedly visited Davao, but the government maintains they did not receive training there.
The immigration office confirmed suspects entered the Philippines on November 1, while Mindanao security concerns persist.