Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 109)
It was signed on April 18, 1947, at Manila.
The Senate of the Philippines concurred in the ratification of the Treaty of Amity, which is required by the Constitution of the Philippines for treaties to be valid.
The instruments of ratification were exchanged at Manila on October 24, 1947.
The Treaty entered into force upon the exchange of the instruments of ratification on October 24, 1947.
To ensure that the Treaty and every article and clause thereof may be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the Republic of the Philippines and its citizens.
The requirement is that the Senate must concur with the ratification of a treaty for it to be valid under the Philippine Constitution.
President Ramon Magsaysay is authorized to affix the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to the proclamation.
The Philippines and its citizens are bound to observe and fulfill the treaty in good faith.