July 10, 1942
Thinking of Pagu. At a dinner at the Hotel with Major Nishimura, I asked about Pagu. The interpreter said in broken Spanish: “Ese para muerto… Read More »July 10, 1942
Thinking of Pagu. At a dinner at the Hotel with Major Nishimura, I asked about Pagu. The interpreter said in broken Spanish: “Ese para muerto… Read More »July 10, 1942
Invited to a pancitada by Dr. Gregorio San Agustin at a dinner by the Bureau of Animal Industry to some 20 Japanese veterinarians. Fukada, Naric… Read More »July 9, 1942
Mr. Toyama, a very nice, educated Japanese, employee of Mitsui, will teach the family Japanese, twice a week in the evenings. My son Vic refused… Read More »July 8, 1942
No parades, no celebrations—in public. Cozy little parties, drinks, dancing, singing—in private. The Filipinos have learned to celebrate on July 4th. More trouble from Mr.… Read More »July 4, 1942
Am writing a letter to Fort Santiago requesting the release of Pagulayan and Unson. Will give the following reasons: (1) They are good, useful men.… Read More »July 3, 1942
Mr. Nakashima, Assistant Supervisor-de-Facto, has taken charge of the purchasing of spare parts. Naric needs a two-year supply, at least. Honesty is essential in this… Read More »July 2, 1942
Lifted my telephone, overheard a conversation: “Don’t you recognize me?” “Who… who are you?” “Guess.” “I can’t imagine. If you don’t tell me who you… Read More »June 30, 1942
Tears. Tears of joy. Mothers embracing sons as they walked out of the prison camp in O’Donnell. It was the most touching sight ever seen… Read More »June 28, 1942
Guerillas have answered the Japanese warning. They posted bills all over downtown Manila exhorting the Japanese to surrender to them.