The Philippine President today
dismissed the calls to revoke VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) forged by country
with United States following the recent murder of Filipino transgender that was
allegedly committed by United States Marine.
"Why do we need to abrogate VFA? Name me any place that doesn't have crime," President Aquino told the reporters in an interview in Leyte.
What is now important is for the local
authorities to gather the needed enough evidence to pin down the said perpetrator
of the crime so that justice will be served.
The recent murder of the
transgender Jeffrey Laude, "Jennifer," that was committed
by Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton renewed calls by the various
groups to abolish VFA – it is a pact that allows presence of the United States forces
in Philippines.
President Aquino made assurance
that Philippine authorities are determined to pursue justice for the victim.
"At the very least, we are making sure, based on the treaty, that Pemberton is available or the suspects are available for investigation in any and all judicial processes," Aquino said.
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