Whereas, a state of emergency exists in the Philippines by reason of the present war between the United States and the Japanese Empire:
Whereas, it is imperative that the President of the Philippines be authorized to employ the entire resources of the Government for the defense of the Philippines and in order to carry out its pledge of loyalty to and cooperation with the United States: Now, therefor,
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CitationCA 670 Preamble (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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