July 12, 1942
A former student came to see me. I did not recognize him at first. He had been in the dungeons of Fort Santiago. He was… Read More »July 12, 1942
Fort Santiago
July 4, 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
July 3, 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
June 24, 1942
Major H. visited us. He related that within a few days after the Japanese entry, he was arrested and imprisoned in Fort Santiago. One day,… Read More »June 24, 1942
June 15, 1942
Visited Pagu at San Marcelino police station. He was with Unson and several others. They were all thin and pale and their hair was cut… Read More »June 15, 1942
June 2, 1942
At noon to Capitol with General Valdes and Colonel Andres Soriano. Valdes says he is going back to service in Australia next week. I felt… Read More »June 2, 1942
May 31, 1942
KGEI admitted the sinking of an Allied warship in the port of Sydney by the attack of a special Japanese submarine flotilla. Rode in a… Read More »May 31, 1942
May 27, 1942
Monthly consumption of tiki-tiki by Japanese Army is 6,000 sacks according to Mr. Kobatake. Monthly quota to be covered by Naric in the provinces: Nueva… Read More »May 27, 1942
April 15, 1942
A Spaniard was called to Fort Santiago. While waiting for his investigator, he started cursing a Japanese soldier in Spanish. He thought the Japanese could… Read More »April 15, 1942