Foreign policy Manuel Roxas

1 foreign policy

1.1 treaty of general relations
1.2 united states military bases
1.3 party rights amendment
1.4 turtle , mangsee islands

foreign policy
treaty of general relations

on august 5, 1946, congress of philippines ratified treaty of general relations had been entered , between republic of philippines , united states on july 4, 1946. aside withdrawing sovereignty philippines , recognizing independence, treaty reserved united states bases mutual protection of both countries; consented united states represent philippines in countries latter had not yet established diplomatic representation; made philippines assume debts , obligations of former government in philippines; , provided settlement of property rights of citizens of both countries.

united states military bases

one of last pictures of president manuel roxas.

although roxas successful in getting rehabilitation funds united states after independence, forced concede military bases (23 of leased 99 years), trade restriction philippine citizens, , special privileges u.s. property owner , investor.

party rights amendment

on march 11, 1947, philippine voters, agreeing roxas, ratified in nationwide plebiscite parity amendment 1935 constitution of philippines, granting united states citizens right dispose of , utilize philippine natural resources, or parity rights.

turtle , mangsee islands

on 19 september 1946 republic of philippines notified united kingdom wished take on administration of turtle islands , mangesse islands. pursuant supplemental international agreement, transfer of administration became effective on 16 october 1947.