RP gov't mum over 4 U.S. Marines

THE Philippine Government has no plans yet to bring the issues surrounding the four U.S. Marines who were charged for raping a Filipina to a higher level.

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Special Concerns Rafael Seguis said so far, informal dialogues between the Philippines and the U.S Embassy authorities are "clear and settled."

"We have been successful in addressing issues on lower level. That's enough for us," Seguis said during a press conference.

He reiterated the U.S. authorities agreed that if found guilty, the U.S. servicemen will be surrendered to Philippine authorities and will serve their sentences in Philippine jail.

However, Seguis stressed despite the local court's order to recall of the warrant of arrest against the four soldiers, the DFA will still continue to hold talks with U.S. authorities regarding the custody of the Marines.

"As we have threshed out these issues through diplomacy and dialogue, the remaining important issue, that of the custody of the servicemen during trial, should also be settled in the spirit of mutual interest and dialogue," a statement by Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo that was read by Seguis said.
Cristina Lee-Pisco JOURNAL.COM

= = =

Reader has left a new comment on your post "RP gov't mum over 4 U.S. Marines":

I'm pretty sure nothing good (for the victim) will come out of this case. Like all the other cases involving the US military men, this will be forgotten, especially now that there's another controversy...the deadly stampede. Filipino people easily forget, esp those on top.