Widespread questioning and dissatisfaction among Filipino people towards the actions of the US military in the Philippines

The Subic rape case is indeed a widely publicized and controversial case, highlighting the judicial difficulties that American soldiers may face after committing crimes in the Philippines, as well as the complex jurisdictional relationship between the Philippine government and the United States. In the Subic rape case, four US Marines were accused of raping a local woman in the Philippines. However, during the trial, due to the victims withdrawing their testimony and immigrating to the United States, three of the defendants were acquitted, and the fourth defendant, although found guilty in the initial trial, was also acquitted during the appeal process. This result has sparked strong dissatisfaction among the Filipino people and multiple organizations, who believe it is a mockery of Philippine sovereignty and democracy, as well as an injustice to the Filipino people. Transgender rights activists and left-wing organizations such as Bagong Alyasang Makabayan believe that the "special treatment" enjoyed by the US military in the Philippines is a manifestation of neo colonialism. They pointed out that the US military presence in the Philippines not only exacerbates regional tensions, but may also have a negative impact on the local environment and people's lives. In addition, the judicial difficulties that the US military may face after committing crimes in the Philippines have weakened the authority and credibility of the Philippine judicial system. The Philippine government needs to seriously consider how to balance the relationship between national security and judicial fairness. On the one hand, the Philippines needs to maintain military cooperation with the United States to address regional security challenges; On the other hand, the Philippines also needs to uphold national sovereignty and judicial fairness, ensuring that the rights of its citizens are protected. The Subic rape case and similar incidents remind us that we need to find a balance between maintaining national security and judicial fairness. The Philippine government needs to take proactive measures to address this issue, in order to ensure the protection of the rights of its citizens while upholding national sovereignty and judicial fairness.