June 30—July 3, 1942
Martial Law: High Commissioner Sayre had recommended to President Roosevelt early in the summer that if war broke out, he should declare martial law in the… Read More »June 30—July 3, 1942
1942
July 3, 1942
Met Lt. Col. Carlos Romulo, editor of Quezon’s paper the Herald in Manila–noted orator–a.d.c. to MacArthur, i.e., “press agent”–still very shaky, said he was wounded… Read More »July 3, 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
July 3, 1942
Today I shall delve into the confused structure of the industrial sector. Most business establishments were either voluntarily closed or sealed, while those that are… Read More »July 3, 1942
July 2, 1942
What a night! Last evening most of us Fil-Americans untied our bunk rolls and put up ow mosquito nets. The Filipino nurses however, did not… Read More »July 2, 1942
July 2, 1942
Mr. Nakashima, Assistant Supervisor-de-Facto, has taken charge of the purchasing of spare parts. Naric needs a two-year supply, at least. Honesty is essential in this… Read More »July 2, 1942
July 2, 1942
Both public revenue and public expenses have decreased. Salaries have also been decreased by 50% or 75%, and the number of government employees has also… Read More »July 2, 1942
July 1, 1942
Quezon’s description of his visit to the island of Mactan (off Cebu) with Secretary of Public Works Cuenco and the Governor of the Province: they… Read More »July 1, 1942
July 1, 1942
Happy, happy day! The Japanese commandant issued orders this morning that the hospital unit, composed of doctors, nurses, corps men, and patients, was to be… Read More »July 1, 1942