Republic Act No. 9 September 2, 1946
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT OR AGREEMENTS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES PURSUANT TO UNITED STATES PUBLIC ACT NUMBERED FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR, COMMONLY CALLED THE "REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES MILITARY ASSISTANCE ACT," AND TO ISSUE THE NECESSARY RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT SAID ACT, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
WHEREAS, the maintenance of a strong military establishment in the Philippines is undertaken in the joint interest of the United States and of the Philippines, and with the interests of world peace and security;
WHEREAS, the people of the Philippines and their Government are already legally pledged to a common defense of the Philippines with the United States;
WHEREAS, the United States Government, through United States Public Act Numbered Four hundred and fifty-four, commonly called the "Republic of the Philippines Military Assistance Act," has offered to extend military assistance to the armed forces of the Republic of the Philippines in the form of supplies...
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An Act to Authorize the President of the Philippines to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Government of the United States pursuant to United States Public Act Numbered Four Hundred and Fifty-Four, commonly called the "Republic of the Philippines Military Assistance Act," and to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement said act, and providing penalties for violations thereof
Republic Act No. 9
Summary of Republic Act No. 9
Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Enter into Military Assistance Agreement with the United States
- The President is authorized to enter into agreement(s) with the US for military assistance to the Philippine armed forces, including transfer of property and information, technical advice, and lending of personnel for training. (Section 1)
- The President is authorized to issue rules and regulations for the security of any article, plan or information received under the agreement, comparable to those of the US. (Section 2)
Penalties for Violations
- Any officer, employee or agent who permits unauthorized use of property received under the agreement, or discloses plans, specifications or information, shall be punished under:
- Articles of War (Commonwealth Act No. 408), or
- Espionage Law (Commonwealth Act No. 616), or
- Imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 10,000 pesos, or both, whichever penalty is higher. (Section 3)
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Section 4)
Authorizing the President of the Philippines to Enter into Military Assistance Agreement with the United States
- The President is authorized to enter into agreement(s) with the US for military assistance to the Philippine armed forces, including transfer of property and information, technical advice, and lending of personnel for training. (Section 1)
- The President is authorized to issue rules and regulations for the security of any article, plan or information received under the agreement, comparable to those of the US. (Section 2)
Penalties for Violations
- Any officer, employee or agent who permits unauthorized use of property received under the agreement, or discloses plans, specifications or information, shall be punished under:
- Articles of War (Commonwealth Act No. 408), or
- Espionage Law (Commonwealth Act No. 616), or
- Imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine of up to 10,000 pesos, or both, whichever penalty is higher. (Section 3)
Effectivity
- The Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Section 4)