June 4, 1945 Monday
June 4, 1945
Again rumors are circulating about the coming of Osmeña and MacArthur. We refuse to believe in order not to suffer another disappointment. We concede, however,
Antonio de las Alas
(October 14, 1898 — October 5, 1983).Secretary of Finance and Secretary of Public Works and Communications, Quezon administration, 1935-1938; Commissioner of Finance, Philippine Executive Commission, 1941-43; Minister of Finance, Laurel administration, 1943-45.
June 5, 1945 Tuesday
June 5, 1945
Rumors continue circulating that Pres. Osmeña was coming. There seems to be no foundation for it. For the first time, a moving picture was shown
June 8, 1945 Friday
June 8, 1945
To our surprise, MacArthur came. When rumors were circulating that Gen. MacArthur was coming, I did not pay attention as I thought it was one
June 9, 1945 Saturday
June 9, 1945
In the morning, we continued working cleaning the premises. In the afternoon, immediately after meals, the same Sergeant who supervised us in the morning came
June 10, 1945 Sunday
June 10, 1945
Dr. Evangelista came with the information that Dr. Bunye had arrived from Manila with many letters and lots of news. Everyone of us became restless.
June 11, 1945 Monday
June 11, 1945
Discussion is raging in the Camp as to what the government will do with regard to alleged collaborationists like us. To some, this question has
June 12, 1945 Tuesday
June 12, 1945
We saw a cinematograph show at the Social Hall of the Colony. What interested me most was a football game in which one of the
June 13, 1945 Wednesday
June 13, 1945
I have not received any letter from home. Again sorrow seized me, especially when the others were enjoying the letters they received from their dear
June 14, 1945 Thursday
June 14, 1945
New detainees have just arrived from Manila. Their personal news concerning “collaborationists” are very encouraging. But the newspapers they brought did not seem to justify
June 15, 1945 Friday
June 15, 1945
There seems to be a new administration in the Colony. Col. Forbes and Lt. Severance have left. There is a new Colonel-Superintendent and a new
June 16, 1945 Saturday
June 16, 1945
Discussions continue on political questions. The question was raised as to whether in view of recent developments, especially the attitude of government leaders in Manila,
June 17, 1945 Sunday
June 17, 1945
We heard Mass. We could not go out and play games today as it rained hard.
June 18, 1945 Monday
June 18, 1945
Discussions have been raging as to whether the policies and acts of America in the Philippines at the present time are correct. The almost unanimous
June 21, 1945 Thursday
June 21, 1945
Food has been insufficient during the last days. We do not know what is happening. They say that it is the result of the policy
June 22, 1945 Friday
June 22, 1945
Hope for our release is just like a stock market; it goes up and down. One day everybody appears happy; the next day, disappointment and
June 23, 1945 Saturday
June 23, 1945
Stock prices receded today. It is said that the Colonel said what he said only to secure our wholehearted cooperation for the success of his
June 24, 1945 Sunday
June 24, 1945
Today is the Feast of San Juan. I heard Mass. The priest delivered a sermon. In substance, he said that one should love others as