QuestionsQuestions (PROCLAMATION NO. 220)
It makes public the Treaty of Friendship between the Republic of the Philippines and Pakistan, so that the treaty and each of its articles and clauses may be observed and fulfilled in good faith by the Philippines and its citizens.
It was concluded and signed at Washington, D.C. on January 3, 1951.
The respective plenipotentiaries of the Philippines and Pakistan.
The Senate concurred in the making of the treaty through Senate Resolution No. 95 adopted on May 22, 1952, in accordance with the Constitution.
Senate Resolution No. 95, adopted May 22, 1952, concurred in making the Treaty of Friendship.
The instruments of ratification were exchanged at Washington, D.C. on September 25, 1953.
Upon the exchange of the instruments of ratification.
He caused the treaty (as a certified copy attached to the proclamation) to be made public.
It states that the Senate concurrence was made “in accordance with the Constitution of the Philippines.”
It emphasizes observance and fulfillment in good faith by the state and its citizens, meaning public disclosure supports compliance with the treaty’s obligations.
The President set his hand, caused the seal of the Republic to be affixed, and recorded the place (Manila) and date (December 2, in the year 1955).
Mariano Yenko, Jr., Assistant Executive Secretary.
Signature: January 3, 1951; Senate concurrence: May 22, 1952; Ratification instruments exchanged: September 25, 1953; Entry into force: upon exchange of ratification instruments.