Definition of Terms.
Section 2
SECTION 2. Definition of Terms. — When used in this law, the following terms shall, unless the context otherwise indicates, have meanings respectively assigned to them: (a) "Extradition" — The removal of an accused from the Philippines with the object of placing him at the disposal of foreign authorities to enable the requesting state or government to hold him in connection with any criminal investigation directed against him or the execution of a penalty imposed on him under the penal or criminal law of the requesting state or government. (b) "Extradition Treaty or Convention" — An extradition agreement between the Republic of the Philippines and one or more foreign states or governments. (c) "Accused" — The person who is, or is suspected of being, within the territorial jurisdiction of the Philippines, and whose extradition has been requested by a foreign state or government. (d) " Requesting State or Government" — The foreign state or government from which the request for extradition has emanated. (e) "Foreign Diplomat" — Any authorized diplomatic representative of the requesting state or government and recognized as such by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs. (f) "Secretary of Foreign Affairs" — The head of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, or in his absence, any official acting on his behalf or temporarily occupying and discharging the duties of that position.