March 25, 1942
Another man arrived from Bataan. Said he was Philip’s sergeant. He was sunburnt and thin and sick with malaria. “Do not worry about Phil,” he… Read More »March 25, 1942
1942
March 25, 1942
Judging from the movement of troops, tanks and artillery guns, and from the waves of winged motors, the campaign against Bataan is going to take… Read More »March 25, 1942
March 25, 1942
Mother’s birthday. Wish she was here to nurse me, ’cause I sure am sick. She sure used to do a good job of taking care… Read More »March 25, 1942
March 24, 1942
If the news about President Quezon is true, this country has lost one of its main pillars. But I have a feeling, the news is… Read More »March 24, 1942
March 24, 1942
Air raids resumed. From the battery we could see our barracks. Since we evacuated them, the Army engineers have stored five tons of TNT therein.… Read More »March 24, 1942
March 24, 1942
Sick today, fever, chills, etc. Terrific headache, ache all over. Japs have started pushing us again, using their big bombers again, dropping some big stuff… Read More »March 24, 1942
March 23, 1942 – Monday
Got up at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m. the air raid alarm was sounded. Three planes flew over our camp headed North. Apparently they believe… Read More »March 23, 1942 – Monday
March 23, 1942
The newspapers headlined in bold letters that President Quezon died in Iloilo, a victim of his old disease. It was however added that the news… Read More »March 23, 1942