CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), together with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), conducted a multilateral maritime event under Exercise ALON on 23 August 2025 at the West Philippine Sea, west southwest off El Nido, Palawan.
The participating naval assets were the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) of the Philippine Navy, HMAS Brisbane (DDG41) of the Royal Australian Navy, and HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH332) of the Royal Canadian Navy.
The activity featured a crossdeck hoisting and vertical personnel transfer wherein the MH-60 helicopter of HMAS Brisbane (DDG41) transferred personnel to BRP Jose Rizal (FF150). A similar crossdeck hoisting was also conducted between HMAS Brisbane (DDG41) and HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH332). In addition, personnel exchange through RHIB was carried out, with HMAS Brisbane (DDG41) and the HMCS Ville de Québec (FFH332) transferring personnel to BRP Jose Rizal (FF150).
The engagement reflects a shared resolve to uphold a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific and reinforces the commitment of the Philippines, Australia, and Canada to promote freedom of navigation, regional stability, and collective maritime security.
Photo by Kwaderno ni Pepe - FF150
