Publicizing Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty

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PROCLAMATION NO. 139: Publicizing Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty

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Title Supreme Court: Publicizing Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty

Law: Proclamation No. 139

Decision Date: Mar 23, 1955

Ramon Magsaysay, President of the Philippines, officially publicizes the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty and its Protocol, ratified by multiple nations, which took effect on February 19, 1955, to ensure its observance and fulfillment by the Republic and its citizens.

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Senate Ratification and Constitutional Compliance

The Philippine Senate concurred with the treaty through Resolution No. 32 on February 14, 1955.
This concurrence complies with the Philippine Constitution's requirements for treaty approval.

Ratification by Signatory States

Each signatory state ratified the treaty and deposited their ratification documents.
Thailand was the first to deposit its instrument of ratification on December 2, 1954.
Other signatories, including the Philippines, deposited their ratifications on February 19, 1955.

Conditions for the Treaty’s Entry into Force

The treaty becomes effective once a majority of the signatory states have deposited their ratification instruments with the Philippine Government.
Its provisions apply to each state on the date it deposits its ratification with the Philippines.

Effective Date and Time of the Treaty

The treaty and its protocol entered into full force on February 19, 1955, at 11:00 a.m. (Standard Time, 120 East Meridian).

Presidential Public Declaration and Obligation

President Ramon Magsaysay publicly proclaimed the treaty and its protocol on March 23, 1955.
The proclamation aims to ensure observance and fulfillment of the treaty provisions by the Republic of the Philippines and its citizens.

Official Documentation and Authentication

The declaration included the attachment of a certified copy of the treaty and its protocol.
The proclamation was authenticated with the President’s signature and the official seal of the Republic of the Philippines, emphasizing its formal and binding nature.

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