Salahuddin N.

Manalao

IS 33 XB

Impromptu Remarks of President Quirino on exchange of ratifications of the

Mutual Defense Treaty

On August 27, 1952, as the Philippines and the United States exchanged

ratifications of the Mutual Defense Treaty, Filipino President Elpidio Quirino made an

impromptu speech about the pact, which was signed on August 30, 1951, which is

aimed to strengthen the security and mutual defense of the two nations in the event

of an armed invasion by a foreign entity.

President Quirino commended the United States in its spontaneous remarks for its

support of the Philippines' defense and security. In view of the risks presented by

communism and hostility in the region, he emphasized the significance of the Mutual

Defense Treaty as a method of preserving the country's sovereignty and territorial

integrity.

In order to emphasize the importance of the deal, President Quirino employed a

variety of rhetorical techniques, including repetition and emotional appeals. He

emphasized several times that the treaty was a representation of their shared

dedication to democracy, freedom, and peace as well as to their deep and enduring

friendship.
The President emphasized that the treaty was not a one-sided agreement but rather

a mutually beneficial partnership that would strengthen both countries' defense

capabilities in the pacific. He also placed the treaty within the broader historical

context of Philippine-US relations, citing the long-standing ties between the two

nations and the shared sacrifices they made during World War II.

To underline the significance of the pact and place it within a larger historical and

geopolitical perspective, the President employed a variety of rhetorical techniques.

The pact would not undermine the nation's sovereignty or independence, the speech

sought to reassure the audience, but rather would strengthen its capacity to defend

itself against outside threats.

In his address, President Quirino employed a number of rhetorical techniques to

highlight the importance of the Mutual Defense Treaty. He used repetition to

emphasize the significance of the treaty and its role in fostering mutual defense and

security between the United States and the Philippines. He spoke to "our shared

sacrifices," "our friendship, and our mutual security," as well as "our joint commitment

to democracy," in order to highlight the close ties between the two nations.

Also, President Quirino utilized emotional appeals to strengthen his remarks. He

underlined the necessity to defend the Philippines from foreign dangers like

communism and invasion and presented the Mutual Defense Treaty as a way to

maintain the nation's territorial integrity and sovereignty. He also placed the pact into

the wider historical framework of Philippine-US relations, highlighting the strong links

and sacrifices made by both states during World War II.

The impromptu remarks made by President Quirino were also placed in the larger

historical and geopolitical context of the period. The Mutual Defense Treaty was

signed in the midst of the Cold War, when communist and socialist groups were

gaining momentum in the area, and the Philippines had only recently gained

independence from the United States in 1946.

Lastly, the purpose of the President's impromptu remarks was to reassure the public

that the Mutual Defense Treaty would not jeopardize the nation's sovereignty or

independence. He stressed that the agreement will boost both nations' defense

capacities and allow them to cooperate to further democracy, freedom, and peace in

the area.The concerning factors about possible American interference in Filipino

affairs were also addressed by President Quirino, who said that the pact did not

grant the US the authority to meddle in the country's internal affairs. He highlighted

that the pact did not pose a danger to Filipino sovereignty or independence but

rather aimed to strengthen mutual defense and security given the situation in the

region.

All things considered, President Quirino's unscripted remarks on the exchange of

ratifications of the Mutual Defense Treaty were a strong and convincing justification

of the deal and its significance for Philippine-US ties. The speech assured the people

that the pact would not jeopardize Philippine sovereignty or independence while

highlighting the treaty's function in strengthening mutual defense and security and

placing it within a broader historical and geopolitical context.