May 31, 1945 Thursday
Today is a holy day of obligation, Corpus Christi, and we heard Mass. Upon our arrival from church, there were rumors that more detainees from… Read More »May 31, 1945 Thursday
Pio Duran
June 15, 1943
A mission of nineteen Filipinos headed by the Mayor of Manila was sent to Japan. We were informed about its departure and its arrival in… Read More »June 15, 1943
April 8, 1942
Intro from memoirs: But one day I had a scare. Old Pio Duran, who believed in the Jap-sponsored Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, if there… Read More »April 8, 1942
April 7, 1942
Asked Duran if he knows why F.S. wants me. He said: “Sorry Vic, I don’t know. Major Nishimura was in my house last night and… Read More »April 7, 1942
April 6, 1942
I am wanted in Fort Santiago. Mr. Duran called me up by phone and said that Fort Santiago wants me to report there on Wednesday,… Read More »April 6, 1942