Mr Lee Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I wonder why no one bothers to take into account that most prisons in the US can be like a visit to a country club, with air conditioning, color TV and decent food. Can the Philippines claim the same of their prisons? Secret VFA paper bared According to Arroyo, the VFA mandates that an American soldier who commits a crime in the Philippines will be detained at any US embassy or penal facility. But under the secret agreement, a Filipino soldier who commits a crime in the United States cannot be housed in a Philippine embassy or consulate but Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_shor Posted February 20, 2009 Posted February 20, 2009 I wonder why no one bothers to take into account that most prisons in the US can be like a visit to a country club, with air conditioning, color TV and decent food. Can the Philippines claim the same of their prisons? Secret VFA paper bared According to Arroyo, the VFA mandates that an American soldier who commits a crime in the Philippines will be detained at any US embassy or penal facility. But under the secret agreement, a Filipino soldier who commits a crime in the United States cannot be housed in a Philippine embassy or consulate but "shall be served in penal institutions in the United States suitable for the custody level of the prisoner."http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadl...VFA-paper-bared It's not very secret if you are posting it on the web. :1 (72): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted February 22, 2009 Posted February 22, 2009 The Phil government is smart. They save money by letting the US gov shoulder the expenses for housing and feeding the prisoners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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