Diary of Victor Buencamino
February 26, 1942
Purchasing campaign in the provinces is meeting with great difficulties. Not all mayors are cooperating. Some are aloof, haughty. Others are looking for personal gain.… Read More »February 26, 1942
February 25, 1942
The American mainland has been shelled by a Japanese submarine. This will spur America. This is the kick she needed. The U-boat fired 20 shells,… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 24, 1942
Colonel Uzaki visited the office today. The colonel said: “NARIC must start to buy actively. Begin with Baliuag.” Purchases will be made through municipal mayors.… Read More »February 24, 1942
February 23, 1942
Proud of our boys in Bataan. They are still holding the line. KGEI reports “heavy exchange of artillery in the Bataan peninsula.” We’re doing better… Read More »February 23, 1942
February 21, 1942
No news of Unson. Many employees want to quit. Some have fled to the mountains. They are afraid of the Japanese. I cannot prevail upon… Read More »February 21, 1942
February 20, 1942
Heavy fighting in Bataan. The Japanese are intensifying their attack. KGEI said the situation “is very grave.” Right now, I can hear the roar of… Read More »February 20, 1942
February 19, 1942
Everybody in the office is in a state of high nervous tension. Unson was taken to Fort Santiago. Why was he taken? What will they… Read More »February 19, 1942