SEN. Miriam Santiago has sought termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States, saying it has had unfavorable effect on the country’s sovereignty, environment and human-rights record.
In filing Senate Joint Resolution 11 (SJR11), Santiago said aside from the inequity of the VFA on the jurisdiction and custody over US servicemen who commit crimes in the country, the acts committed by US troops are contrary to the Constitution and human rights, norms and standards concerning protection of environment.
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