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| Soldiers encouraged to visit museums American soldiers in the Philippines will be encouraged to go on tours of museums instead of touring local brothels. Authorities fear a huge influx of GI's for exercises will encourage prostitution. They want the US Army to encourage its squaddies to visit sites of cultural and historical significance on guided tours instead. A contingent of 660 American Special Forces troops are destined for the Philippines. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has ordered the military to come up with strict guidelines concerning the rest and recreation of American military forces taking part in the war games. The Philippines Daily Inquirer says she wants group dates and guided tours, not solo sojourns, her spokesperson Rigoberto Tiglao has told the media. "The President has emphasised again and again that the presence of US troops will not start prostitution activities," Tiglao told reporters. He said the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines had been directed to make clear to their American counterparts the government did not want the incidence of prostitution to rise on account of the US presence. "One proposal is for US troops to go out of their barracks in groups and as part of guided tours," Tiglao said. "Going out alone will not be allowed... so the Americans may be encouraged to see tourist spots and not go to bars." 24th January 2002 |
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