Basilio J. Valdes

Basilio J. Valdes, M.D. (July 10, 1892 –January 26, 1970), soldier, doctor, cabinet member, businessman. Chief of Staff, Philippine Army, 1939-1945; Secretary of National Defense in the Quezon and Osmeña War Cabinets, 1941-45. Professor of Surgery at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Medical Director of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, 1948-1970.

Diary of Basilio J. Valdes

April 1, 1942 – Wednesday

Called on General Brett and General Royce.

Had dinner 7 p.m. at the home of Sir Norman Brookes. Delightful dinner. Fine company. After dinner we went to the movies. Lady Brookes drove her car and I sat inside with one of the daughters. Colonel Willoughby sat in front.

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