Economic relations between the United States and the Philippines resolution adopted by the Philippine Conference of Mission Boards

This document is a Resolution Adopted by the Philippine Conference of Mission Boards during their meeting in Washington, D.C., from April 9-14, 1940. It articulates the perspective of Christian Mission boards on the crucial matter of economic relations between the United States and the Philippines as the latter approached its scheduled independence in 1946. The resolution underscores the belief that political independence will be compromised if the trade provisions of the Independence Law adversely affect the Philippine economy. The Conference explicitly urged the U.S. government to enter a trade negotiations with the Philippines immediately, aiming for adjustments and net liquidation that would serve the "good of the Philippines" after 1946. It also called for Christian forces to influence Philippine-American relations based on justice and the golden rule, highlighting the deep concern of the Christian community for the future welfare of the islands. This resolution provides insight into the socio-political role of religious organizations and the anxieties surrounding the transition of the Philippines from a U.S. territory to an independent nation, particularly concerning the sustainability of its economy post-commonwealth.

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APA Citation:

Philippine Conference of Mission Boards. (1940, April 9-14). Economic relations between the United States and the Philippines [Resolution]. Washington, D.C.