PROCLAMATION NO. 341

: It is a treaty between the Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America aimed at mutual defense in case of an armed attack on either party.
: The treaty was signed at Washington on August 30, 1951.
: Senate Resolution No. 84, adopted on May 12, 1952, signifies the concurrence of the Philippine Senate in the making of the Mutual Defense Treaty in accordance with the Philippine Constitution.
: The treaty came into force on August 27, 1952, when the instruments of ratification were exchanged at Manila.
: Elpidio Quirino was the President of the Philippines when the treaty was made public on October 2, 1952.
: The proclamation makes the Mutual Defense Treaty public to ensure it is observed and fulfilled with good faith by the Philippines and its citizens.
: The treaty complies with the constitutional requirement of Senate concurrence for treaties made by the executive branch.
: It signifies the formal acceptance and ratification of the treaty by both parties, making it effective and binding.
: The President proclaims the treaty and ensures its observance and fulfillment by the Republic and its citizens.
: Yes, the proclamation mentions the year as the seventh Independence of the Philippines in 1952.