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1.1 Stood to withdrew and surrender all rights of supervision, control and sovereignty of
the United States to the Philippines
2.10The Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East (ECAFE)
It is the established upon recommendation of the temporary Sub-Commission.
During its second session held in Baguio City, Philippines, on 24 November 1947, President
Roxas requested a Marshal Plan for Asia to cope with pressing economic problem.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
III.8 Stress Philippine Participation in World Affairs
The Philippines gained membership to international entities, such as the United Nations
General Assembly, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),
the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labor Organization (ILO), Economic and
Social Council (ECOSOC), United Nations Commission on Palestine (UNCOP).
III.11 General Amnesty to guerrillas who were imprisoned during World War 2
On January 28, 1948, General Amnesty was given to all those arrested for conniving with
Japan. An earlier amnesty hindered Roxas because of his fear that the Americans might stop rendering
financial assistance to the country.