May 6, 1945 Sunday
We heard a Mass said for us. That was the first Mass I attended since March.
We heard a Mass said for us. That was the first Mass I attended since March.
Americans on board are going crazy over souvenirs of ₱5000 Japanese bills with our signature. We were told to get ready. We did not actually… Read More »May 3, 1945 Thursday
On deck this morning. Chief Justice Yulo reiterated his previous statement that he is for immediate independence; that readjustment with the help of America can… Read More »May 2, 1945 Wednesday
Last night we slept in cots that were crammed in the hold. We were always soaking wet with perspiration. I passed the night thinking of… Read More »April 30, 1945 Monday
The Headquarters of General MacArthur announced today the entry of his troops in Baguio, after wiping out the Japanese defenses. It took the liberators four… Read More »April 29, 1945
It was 3 o’clock in the morning; the boat started to move. We could not see anything; it was pitch black. Destination unknown. In the… Read More »April 29, 1945 Sunday
Significant developments. Puppet P.I. government moving to Baguio. Laurel and all Ministers including Manuel Roxas scheduled to leave for Baguio last night. Jap Embassy also… Read More »December 21, 1944
Our judo lessons are getting more interesting. This p.m. we had actual wrestling practice. Philippine Mission Arrives. This p.m. Speaker Aquino, Minister [Antonio] de las… Read More »April 17, 1944 (Monday)
Shoreham. During the Spanish regime, the cabeza de barangay was the collector of the cedula personal tax; he was handed a list of all inhabitants… Read More »July 15, 1942