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
June 25, 1945 Monday
June 25, 1945
It is reported in the newspapers that prices in Manila are very high. Meat costs ₱8.00 per kilo; fish ₱4.00, etc. It is also reported
June 26, 1945, Tuesday
June 27, 1945
It may be asked: If the conduct of the Japanese is as reported above why did we serve in the Japanese regime and later in
June 27, 1945 Wednesday
June 27, 1945
A Colonel, Assistant Chief of the U.S. Military Police, came and inspected us today. He stopped in front of me and asked me two questions.
June 29, 1945 Friday
June 29, 1945
Yesterday some more “collaborationists” arrived from Manila. Among them were Justice Jorge Bocobo, Dean of the College of Law of the University of the Philippines;
June 30, 1945 Saturday
June 30, 1945
The Post of June 23, reports that a congressional investigation of the acts of the Secretary of the Interior, Tomas Confesor, as Governor of Panay
July 1, 1945 Sunday
July 1, 1945
Heard Mass. We had been enjoying “adobo”, “macapuno”, “avocado” and other things sent by my wife. I shared them with my companions and they also
July 2, 1945 Monday
July 2, 1945
The Sunday Times of June 24, 1945 reports that new parties are being organized. Three parties will probably fight for power and control of the
July 3, 1945 Tuesday
July 3, 1945
The papers report that Confesor and Cabili have been appointed as members of the Filipino Rehabilitation Commission in Washington. Both will have to go to
July 4, 1945 Wednesday
July 4, 1945
Great day for the United States. It is Independence Day, marking the birth, of the American nation. She is justly called the cradle of liberty
July 5, 1945 Thursday
July 5, 1945
This is one of my happiest days. I finally received a letter from my wife. I also received letters from all my children Lily, Tony,
July 6, 1945 Friday
July 6, 1945
Yulo continued to be very bitter against everybody. He has lost confidence in Osmeña and in Roxas in so far as our situation is concerned.
July 8, 1945 Sunday
July 8, 1945
My happiness is complete. I received a letter from my wife. It is a long one and has plenty of news. I notice that it
July 9, 1945 Monday
July 9, 1945
I notice in the papers that many questions are arising as a result of the Japanese occupation. Some of them are the following: (1) Bank