June 21, 1942
We have decided that we admire the Japanese. They are very good to their prisoners. Their contention is they can afford to be generous when… Read More »June 21, 1942
1942
June 20, 1942
The president of the Philippines visited me at 10:00 A.M. today. His purpose was to tender to me an honorarium for services rendered during the… Read More »June 20, 1942
June 20, 1942
Today, being a Saturday, Bulacan Gov. Emilio Rustia attended the weekend evening Mass with us at POW Camp Malolos. After the services by Fr. Lipana,… Read More »June 20, 1942
June 19, 1942
About 500 patients in from Bataan. Plenty of dysentery cases sent over to me. Rice and watery mongo bean soup for patients. Very little soup.… Read More »June 19, 1942
June 19, 1942
I attended a meeting of the directors of private colleges, called and presided over by Secretary Recto of the Department of Public Instruction. There were… Read More »June 19, 1942
June 18, 1942
New rice ration plan adopted yesterday. I hope it works out well. It will meet with a lot of objections. People do not want rationing.… Read More »June 18, 1942
June 17, 1942
Food production campaign not going on well. People are discouraged to plant. When fields are all planted, the fields are commandeered. Some are transformed to… Read More »June 17, 1942
June 17, 1942
The rainy season has started. As our building is full of leaks, our “tenants” are getting wet. For the last few days, they have been… Read More »June 17, 1942
June 16, 1942
Talked to Fukada regarding Mr. Inada. I told Fukada that Inada must be told to change his arrogant ways. He cannot treat Filipinos like dogs.… Read More »June 16, 1942