Ratification by the Philippine Senate
- The Senate of the Philippines expressed its concurrence with the ratification of the Treaty through Resolution No. 32 on May 15, 1947.
- This ratification process complied with the constitutional requirements of the Philippines.
Exchange of Instruments of Ratification
- The instruments of ratification between the two governments were formally exchanged in Manila on October 24, 1947.
- According to the Treaty provisions, it was to enter into force immediately upon this exchange.
Public Proclamation and Legal Effect
- The President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay, issued a proclamation making the Treaty public on February 3, 1955.
- The proclamation included a certified English copy of the Treaty to ensure transparency and accessibility.
- The purpose of the proclamation was to ensure that the Republic of the Philippines and its citizens observe and fulfill all articles and clauses of the Treaty in good faith.
Authenticity and Formality
- The proclamation was duly signed by President Ramon Magsaysay and formally sealed with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The document was executed in Manila, asserting the government's commitment to the Treaty from that date onward.