Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The RP-US Military Bases Agreement

Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):

MARCH 14, 1947

The RP-US Military Bases Agreement (MBA) is signed by President Manuel A. Roxas and United States Ambassador Paul V. McNutt in Malacanang Palace. 

The MBA grants the US to maintain military, naval and air bases in the country for the mutual defense of both countries.

(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved

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