Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 229)
The purpose of Proclamation No. 229 is to make public the Treaty of Friendship between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Cuba, thereby ensuring that the treaty and every article and clause thereof are observed and fulfilled with good faith by the Philippines and its citizens.
The Treaty of Friendship was signed on September 3, 1952, in Washington, D.C. by the respective plenipotentiaries of both governments.
The Senate of the Congress of the Philippines concurred in the making of the treaty by adopting Resolution No. 180 on May 19, 1953, in accordance with the Philippine Constitution.
The treaty entered into force upon the exchange of instruments of ratification by both governments, which occurred on October 26, 1954, in Washington, D.C.
The exchange of instruments of ratification is a formal act signifying both parties' consent to be legally bound by the treaty, which is a prerequisite for the treaty's entry into force.
The treaty is designed to strengthen and perpetuate friendly relations in areas including spiritual, cultural, and economic ties between the Philippines and Cuba.
The Assistant Executive Secretary, Mariano Yenko, Jr., signed the proclamation on behalf of the President, attesting to its authenticity and official promulgation.
Publicizing the treaty makes its provisions known and ensures that it is observed and fulfilled in good faith as part of the Philippines' obligations under international law and domestic law.
No, Proclamation No. 229 does not specify any penalties; it primarily serves to make the treaty public and binding.