Preamble
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 in 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 the armed forces of the Republic of the Philippines in form of supplies and equipment, information and technical advice and of personnel for the training of the armed forces of the latter; Now, therefore,