Senate Concurrence and Reservation
- The Philippine Senate concurred in the Treaty through Resolution No. 50 on May 4, 1948.
- The concurrence was subject to a reservation ensuring that nothing in the Treaty alters or repeals existing Philippine constitutional provisions or laws concerning:
- Restrictions on aliens acquiring, possessing, and disposing of movable or immovable property.
- Regulation of aliens' rights to establish and maintain educational institutions.
- Rights of aliens to reside, travel, and engage in trade, industry, and other pursuits.
Ratification and Exchange of Instruments
- The Treaty was duly ratified and confirmed by the President of the Philippines with the Senate's reservation.
- It was also ratified by the Government of the Italian Republic.
- The exchange of ratification instruments took place in Manila on December 10, 1948.
- Per the Treaty, it entered into force on the date of exchange of ratifications.
Promulgation and Public Notice
- President Elpidio Quirino ordered the Treaty made public on February 22, 1949.
- The public notice intends to ensure faithful observance and fulfillment of all Treaty provisions by the Republic of the Philippines and its citizens.
- The promulgation underscores the adherence to the Senate’s expressed reservation.
Formalities and Authentication
- The document was signed by President Quirino and authenticated with the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The Executive Secretary, Teodoro Evangelista, officially countersigned the Proclamation.
- The Proclamation was done in Manila, marking the third anniversary of Philippine independence.