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 61 STAT.] PHILIPPINES-GENERAL RELATIONS-JULY 4, 1946 PROTOCOL TO ACCOMPANY THE TREATY OF GENERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, SIGNED AT MANILA ON THE FOURTH DAY OF JULY 1946. It is understood and agreed by the High Contracting Parties that this Treaty is for the purpose of recognizing the independence of the Republic of the Philippines and for the maintenance of close and harmonious relations between the two Governments. It is understood and agreed that this Treaty does not attempt to regulate the details of arrangements between the two Governments for their mutual defense; for the establishment, termination or regu- lation of the rights and duties of the two countries, each with respect to the other, in the settlement of claims, as to the ownership or control of real or personal property, or as to the carrying out of provisions of law of either country; or for the settlement of rights or claims of citizens or corporations of either country with respect to or against the other. It is understood and agreed that the conclusion and entrance into force of this Treaty is not exclusive of further treaties and executive agreements providing for the specific regulation of matters broadly covered herein. It is understood and agreed that pending final ratification of this Treaty, the provisions of Articles II and III shall be observed by executive agreement. Po p. 1179. Signed at Manila this fourth day of July, one thousand nine hun- dred forty-six. FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: [SEAL] PAUT V. McNurr FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES: [SEAL] MANUEL RoABs 1177

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