Friday, Feb. 9, 1945
Leaflets dropped on the Ateneo compound, copies of the Free Philippines of Feb. 5 where an account was given of the sudden thrust of American… Read More »Friday, Feb. 9, 1945
Malacañan Palace
February 3, 1945
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house . . . No, that’s not night, I’m mixed up. All through the house everybody’s… Read More »February 3, 1945
December 21, 1944
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
October 14, 1944
Today is the first anniversary of the Republic. Due to existing conditions—Formosa is under air attack—the celebrations were limited to some ceremonies at Malacañan. The… Read More »October 14, 1944
September 22, 1944
Didn’t know we still had baloney these days until I read the Tribune. It was crying out loud about Filipinos being angry due to the… Read More »September 22, 1944
June 5, 1944 (Monday)
As part of our training at school, we ran about 6 or 7 kilometers at double time from Kudan Hill to the Imperial Palace and… Read More »June 5, 1944 (Monday)
July 4, 1943 (Sunday)
Mass, confession and communion at Malacañan Chapel. I have packed up all my things, and we are ready to move out any time.
June 27-July 3, 1943
Immediately after graduation ceremonies [from the Preparatory Institute for Government Scholars to Japan], nearly two months of confinement started. The start of my vacation was… Read More »June 27-July 3, 1943
June 10, 1943
Five days ago, Commissioner Laurel was shot while playing golf at Wack Wack. Three of the seven bullets had caused him serious wounds, and there… Read More »June 10, 1943