Home1996 Treaties and Agreements ...Philippines (96-1122.1) – Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters hide Philippines (96-1122.1) – Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters TIAS Office of Treaty Affairs November 22, 1996 Law Enforcement: Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty signed at Manila November 13, 1994; transmitted by the President of the United States of America to the Senate September 5, 1995 (Treaty Doc. 104-18, 104th Congress, 1st Session); Reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations July 24, 1996 (Senate Executive Report No. 104-26, 104th Congress, 2d Session); Advice and consent to ratification by the Senate August 2, 1996; Ratified by the President November 4, 1996;Exchange of instruments of ratification at Manila November 22, 1996; entered into force November 22, 1996. Download attachment [881 KB] Tags Law Enforcement Philippines Treaties