The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in the
Philippines, and the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO)
in Taiwan, hereinafter referred to as the "Contracting Parties;"

Recognizing that drug abuse and illicit trafficking of
controlled substances and chemicals pose a serious threat to the
health, security and welfare of human beings, and adversely
affect the economic, social, cultural and political foundations
of the society;

Considering the gravity of the acute situation caused by the
enlarged scope of illicit drug production and smuggling in the
world;

Recognizing the importance of coordination and cooperation in
combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking of controlled
substances and chemicals; and

Being aware of the mutual advantages of such a constructive
cooperation by both Parties;

Have agreed as follows:

Article 1
The Objective and Scope of Cooperation
The Parties shall promote and encourage various modes of
cooperation in order to effectively prevent and control the
various aspects of illicit production, distribution, trafficking
and abuse of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances and the
diversion of precursors and essential chemicals that may be
used in the illicit manufacture of narcotic drugs and
psychotropic substances.

Article 2
Cooperation Modes
The Parties, through their respective designated agencies, shall
cooperate in the following areas, in accordance with existing
laws and regulations of the contracting parties, inter alia;
a.Exchange of information of any suspicion of illegal traffic of
narcotics, psychotropic substances, or illegal diversion of
precursors and essential chemicals towards any of the Parties;
b.Exchange of information of concealment methods used in the
illegal transit of narcotics, psychotropic substances, or
illegal diversion of precursors and essential chemicals as
well as on ways of detecting them;
c.Exchange of information on usual routes of criminal
organizations engaged in illegal transit of narcotics,
psychotropic substances, or illegal diversion of precursors
and essential chemicals within the territory of any of the
Parties;
d.Exchange of information on new types of drugs;
e.Organize meetings to exchange experiences on research,
detection and control of narcotics, psychotropic substances
and precursors and essential chemicals;
f.Organized workshops, seminars and congresses to share
experiences on drug addiction, detoxification and
rehabilitation as well as in the conduct of anti-drug
operations, the illegal inflow of narcotics, psychotropic of
anti-drug operations, the illegal inflow of narcotics,
psychotropic substances, and the illegal diversion of
precursors and essential chemicals;
g.Exchange of methodology of identification of sources of
illegal inflow of narcotics, psychotropic substances, or
illegal diversion of precursors and essential chemicals, as
well as information aimed at enforcing actions to prevent this
kind of illegal activities;
h.Exchange of information on legislative and practical
experiences on the prohibition of illegal trade and abuse of
narcotics and psychotropic substances;
i.Any other action as agreed upon by the Parties.

Article 3
Confidentiality of Information
The information and documents obtained in accordance with this
Memorandum of Understanding shall be kept confidential.

Article 4
Costs
The requesting Party shall bear all costs associated with
international travels, such as meals and accommodations, of its
representatives.
The requested Party shall provide any necessary assistance to
the requesting Party for the compliance of the request.

Article 5
Implementation of the Agreement
The Drug Enforcement Administration of the Contracting Parties
shall:
a.communicate directly with each other for the purpose of
dealing with matters arising out of this Memorandum of
Understanding;
b.after consultation,issue any administrative directives
necessary for the implementation of this Memorandum of
Understanding; and
c.endeavor by mutual accord to resolve problems or questions
arising from the interpretation or application of the
Memorandum of Understanding.
Conflicts for which no solutions can be found shall be referred
to the Parties.

Article 6
Effective date ；Amendment ；Termination
This Memorandum of Understanding will become effective upon
signature by the Parties.
This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended at any time, in
writing, as mutually arranged by the Parties.
Either Party may terminate this Memorandum of Understanding by
serving of
notice in writing thirty days prior to intended date of
termination.

DONE at Taipei, on the 23rd day of January 2007, in
quadruplicate in the English language.



HSIN-HSING WU, Ph.D. ANTONIO I. BASILIO
Representative Resident Representative

Taipei Economic and Cultural Manila Economic and Cultural
Office Office


Witnessed by:

YEH, CHERNG-MAW DIONISIO R. SANTIAGO
Director General Director General
Investigation Bureau, Philippine Drug Enforcement
Ministry of Justice Agency
(MJIB) (PDEA)