TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 07-307 

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SCIENTIFIC COOPERATION 

Earth Sciences 

 Memorandum of Understanding between 

the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

and the PHILIPPINES 

Signed at Taguig March 7, 2007 

 
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PHILIPPINES 

Scientific Cooperation: Earth Sciences 

Memorandum of understanding signed at 

 Taguig March 7, 2007; 

 Entered into force March 7, 2007. 
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN THE

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

OF THE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AND THE

PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

OF THE

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

CONCERNING

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION

IN THE EARTH SCIENCES

ARTICLE L SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES 

1. The U.S. Geological Survey of the Department of the Interior of the United States o

America (hereinafter "USGS"), and the Philippine Department of Energy of the Republic of th

Philippines (hereinafter "PhDOE") hereby agree to pursue scientific and technical cooperation 

the earth sciences in accordance with this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafte

"Memorandum").

2. The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a framework for the exchange 

scientific and technical knowledge and the augmentation of scientific and technical knowledg

between the USGS and PhDOE (hereinafter "Party" or "Parties") with respect to the eart

sciences.

3. This Memorandum is subject to the Agreement on Cooperation in Science an

Technology between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of th

Republic of the Philippines (hereinafter "S&T Agreement"), signed May 20, 2003.

4. The Parties shall encourage and facilitate, where appropriate, the development of dire

contacts and cooperation among government agencies, universities, research centers, institution

private sector companies and other entities of the two countries.
5. Each Party may, with the consent of the other Party and to the extent permitted by law

and policies of each Party's Government, invite other government entities or agencies of the

United States and the Philippines, and other entities, including scientists, technical experts

governmental agencies and institutions of third countries or international organizations, to

participate in activities undertaken pursuant to this Memorandum, subject to such terms and

conditions as the Parties may specify. .

ARTICLE II. COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES

1. Forms of cooperation under this Memorandum may consist of exchanges of technica

information, visits, participation in training courses, conferences and symposia; the exchange o

professional Geoscientists in areas of mutual interest; and any other cooperative researc

consistent with programs of the Parties. Specific areas of cooperation may include, but are no

limited to, such areas of mutual interest as:

A. Earth-science investigations, including hazards, resources and the environment;

B. Biology, biological investigations and technical developments;

C. Geographic and geospatial analysis and investigations;

D. Water resources and other hydrologic investigations; and

E. Information systems.

2. Activities under this Memorandum shall be undertaken in accordance with the laws

regulations, and procedures of each country.

ARTICLE III. AVAILABILITY OF RESOURCES

Cooperative activities under this Memorandum shall be subject to the availability o

personnel, resources, and funds. This Memorandum shall not be construed to obligate an

particular expenditure or commitment of resources or personnel. The Patties shall agree in

accordance with Article VIII below upon specific Project Annexes in writing before th

commencement of any activity pursuant to this Memorandum.

ARTICLE IV. FEE AND TAX EXEMPTION

In accordance with its laws and regulations, each Party shall work toward obtaining, o

behalf of the other Party, relief from taxes, fees, customs duties, and other charges (excludin

fees for specific services rendered) levied with respect to:
A. All transfer, ownership, construction, renovation, or maintenance of facilities or property

by or on behalf of the other Party to implement this Memorandum.

B. The import, purchase, ownership, use, or disposition (including export) of goods and

services by or on behalf of the other Party in support of activities under this Memorandum; and

C. Personal property of personnel of the other Party or entities of that Party implementing

provisions of this Memorandum.

2. The Parties do not foresee the provision of foreign assistance under this Agreement. If they

decide otherwise with respect to a particular activity, the Project Annex or other relevan

implementing arrangement would need to be consistent with the requirements of laws of the

United States and the Philippines that regulate activities related to foreign assistance.

ARTICLE V. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The protection and distribution of intellectual, property created or furnished in the course o

cooperative activities under this Memorandum shall be governed by the provisions of the Annex

to the S&T Agreement.

ARTICLE VI. DISCLAIMER

Information transmitted by one Party to the other Party under this Memorandum shall be

accurate to the best knowledge and belief of the transmitting Party, but the transmitting Party

does not warrant the suitability of the information transmitted for any particular use or

application by the receiving Party or by any third Party.

ARTICLE VII. PLANNING AND REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES

Each Party shall designate a principal representative who, at such times as are mutually

agreed upon by the Parties, shall meet to review the activities under this Memorandum and

develop proposals for future activities, as appropriate.

ARTICLE VIII. PROJECT ANNEXES 

Any activity carried out under this Memorandum shall be agreed upon in advance by the

Parties in writing. Whenever more than the exchange of technical information or visits o

individuals is contemplated, such activity shall be described in an agreed Project Annex to thi

Memorandum, which shall set forth, in terms appropriate to the activity, a work plan, staffing

requirements, cost estimates, funding sources, and other undertakings, obligations, or conditions

not included. in this Memorandum. In case of any inconsistency between the terms of thi

Memorandum and the terms of a Project Annex, the terms of this Memorandum shall control.
IL E. RAPHAEL P. M. LOTILLA

Secretary, Department of Energy

E. KRIS I A. 4 NNEY

United States Ambassador to

Philippines

ARTICLE IX: ENTRY INTO FORCE, AMENDMENTLAND TERMINATION

This Memorandum shall enter into force upon signature of both Parties and shall remain in

force until terminated at any time by either Party upon ninety (90) days' prior written notice to

the other Party. Unless otherwise agreed, the termination of this Memorandum shall not affect

the validity or duration of projects under this Memorandum that are initiated prior to such

termination. This Memorandum may only be amended by written agreethent of the Parties. .

Done in the City of Taguig, Philippines, in the English language, on 7 March 2007.

FOR THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR THE PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT

OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OF ENERGY OF THE REPUBLIC

OF THE UNITED STA r S.OF AMERICA; * OF THE PHILIPPINES:

WITNESSED BY,s)42.1..• :

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Ms. CARON MARYLA JEAN DE MARS

Second Secretary, Embassy of the

United States in Manila

Hoz. GUILLE 0 R. BALCE

Un ersecretary, De ent of Energy