From the Philippine Star (Nov 14): Thomas says US Navy contractor to respect Phl laws
US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. said yesterday that the US Navy contractor Glenn Defense Marine Asia – accused of dumping waste into Subic Bay – was expected to respect Philippine laws although it is not covered by the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). Thomas said the US will wait for the results of a full investigation by the Philippine government and the Senate into the alleged dumping of wastes. “I want to be clear. We oppose economic, environmental degradation. We oppose illegal dumping. We are aware of the allegations against Glenn Defense Marine. We will wait and see what the results are of that investigation,” Thomas said during the weekly Bulong Pulungan at Sofitel Philippine Plaza.... “This is a firm that the US Navy hired and we expect them to respect and perform in accordance with Philippine law. They are not under VFA,” Thomas added....
http://m.philstar.com/314191/show/d87dc000d9ead634825dabca703d4ab2&t=0m9h5tcdaap4ni6ksgdckujtu5
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