| National Defense Act of 1935 | |
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| National Assembly of the Philippines | |
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| Citation | Commonwealth Act No. 1 |
| Territorial extent | Philippines |
| Enacted by | National Assembly of the Philippines |
| Enacted | December 21, 1935 |
| Signed by | Manuel L. Quezon |
| Signed | December 21, 1935 |
| Keywords | |
| Military, national security | |
| Status: In force | |
The National Defense Act of 1935 (Commonwealth Act No. 1) was passed by the Philippine National Assembly on December 21, 1935. The purpose of this act was to create an independent Philippine military, a move interrupted by the outbreak of the Second World War.