From the Philippine Daily Inquirer (Nov 10): No VFA cover for dumping
The United States Navy contractor accused of dumping hazardous waste into
Subic Bay last month is not covered by the Visiting Forces Agreement between the
US and the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday. “The VFA only covers US military personnel and US civilian personnel who are
individuals employed by the US Armed Forces or those that accompany them such as
employees of the American Red Cross and United Services Organization,” said
Assistant Secretary Raul Hernandez, the DFA spokesperson. “Since Glenn Defense Marine Asia Philippines Inc. cannot be considered US
personnel, clearly its acts as third-party contractors are not covered by the
VFA,” Hernandez said....
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/55744/no-vfa-cover-for-dumping
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