Philippines Joins International Labour Org

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PROCLAMATION NO. 67: Philippines Joins International Labour Org

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Title Supreme Court: Philippines Joins International Labour Org

Law: Proclamation No. 67

Decision Date: May 19, 1948

Elpidio Quirino, President of the Philippines, officially proclaims the country's acceptance of membership in the International Labour Organisation, following the Senate's concurrence, thereby committing to uphold the obligations outlined in its Constitution and the 1946 Instrument of Amendment.

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Philippine Government's Status and Entitlement

The Republic of the Philippines is an original member of the United Nations.
Accordingly, it is entitled to membership in the ILO following the constitutionally prescribed procedure.

Senate Concurrence

The Philippine Senate issued Resolution No. 44 on March 19, 1948.
This resolution provided the Senate's formal concurrence to the acceptance of ILO membership for the Philippine Government.
The concurrence includes acceptance of the obligations under the Constitution of the ILO Instrument of Amendment, 1946.

Official Proclamation of Membership Acceptance

President Elpidio Quirino proclaimed the acceptance of Philippine membership in the ILO on May 19, 1948.
The proclamation publicly acknowledged Philippine obligations under the ILO Constitution and its 1946 Amendment.
The proclamation affirms the commitment to observe and fulfill all provisions of the ILO Constitution in good faith.

Legal and Formal Effect

The proclamation serves as the formal and legal declaration of the Philippines’ membership in the ILO.
It binds the Republic of the Philippines and its citizens to comply with every article and clause of the ILO Constitution and the Instrument of Amendment.
The official document was sealed and signed by the President and the Executive Secretary to enforce its validity and authenticity.

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