Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 201)
Proclamation No. 201 announces the Philippines' adherence to the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relating to International Transportation by Air and its Additional Protocol signed in 1929.
The Convention aims to unify certain legal rules relating to international air transportation to ensure consistent regulation and operation across signatory countries.
President Ramon Magsaysay proclaimed the Philippines' adherence to the Convention in 1955.
The adherence took effect ninety days after the notification sent to the Government of Poland on November 9, 1950.
The Philippines reserved that the first paragraph of Article 2 of the Convention shall not apply to international transportation performed by the Republic of the Philippines.
The Senate, through Resolution No. 19 adopted on May 16, 1950, concurred with the Government's adherence to the Convention, fulfilling constitutional requirements.
Article 38 stipulates that governments which did not sign the Convention initially may adhere to it anytime after it comes into force by notifying the Government of Poland.
The Government of the Republic of Poland was notified about the Philippines' adherence.
The Proclamation itself does not specify penalties or sanctions but emphasizes the observance and good faith fulfillment of all articles and clauses of the Convention by the Philippines.
Making the Convention public aims to ensure that all citizens and relevant stakeholders are aware of the obligations and rules under the Convention, promoting compliance with international air transport regulations.