(i)The settlement of claims against the Government of New Zealand or the members of the New Zealand force in respect of acts or omissions of those members; and
(ii)The settlement of claims against the Government of the Philippines by the Government of New Zealand.
a.'The Philippines' means the Republic of the Philippines and when used in a geographical sense means the national territory comprising the Republic of the Philippines.
b.'New Zealand authorities' means the authorities empowered by the law of New Zealand to exercise command or jurisdiction over members of the New Zealand forces.
c.'New Zealand force means the members of the NZ SAS stationed in the Philippines for the purposes of Special Warfare exercise.
d.'The Philippine authorities’ means the authority or authorities from time to time authorized or designated by the Government of the Philippines for the purpose of exercising the powers in relation to which the expression is use.
e.'NZ SAS' means New Zealand Special Air Service.
f.'SNB' means Subic Naval Base.
g.'SUBCO' means the Subic Naval Base Command of the Philippines.
h.'COMSUBCOM' means the Commander of Subic Naval Base Command
i.'PAF' means Philippine Air Force
j.'PN' means Philippine Navy
k'USAF' means United States Air Force
l.'USN' means United States Navy
Annexes: | A. Status of Force (Sections 1-6) | |
B. Operational Matters | ||
C. Settlement of Claims (Sections 1-2) | ||
FOR THE | FOR THE | |
GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES | FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND | |
(Sgd.) CARLOS P. ROMULO | (Sgd.) |