Senate Concurrence
- The Philippine Senate gave its concurrence through Resolution No. 29.
- This resolution was adopted on May 18, 1950.
- The concurrence was in accordance with the Constitution of the Philippines, fulfilling the requirement for treaty approval.
Ratification and Entry into Force
- The treaty was duly ratified by both the Philippine and Turkish governments.
- Exchange of instruments of ratification occurred in Washington, D.C., on September 28, 1950.
- The treaty stipulates it enters into force upon this exchange.
Public Proclamation and Legal Effect
- The President of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, proclaimed the treaty public on November 3, 1950.
- The public proclamation serves to notify that all articles and clauses of the treaty shall be observed and fulfilled with good faith by the Republic of the Philippines and its citizens.
- The proclamation is formalized by the President's signature and the affixation of the seal of the Republic.
Legal and Diplomatic Significance
- This proclamation makes the treaty binding and operative within the Philippines.
- It reflects the official recognition and commitment of the Philippines to maintain and enhance friendly relations with Turkey.
- It ensures compliance both by government authorities and citizens of the Philippines with the treaty's provisions.