August 20, 1945, Monday
August 20, 1945
As usual, we woke up early in the morning, about 5:30. We used to go to the Mess for breakfast at 6:00 o’clock, but this
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.
August 21, 1945, Tuesday
August 21, 1945
7:30 a.m. The market was almost dead. There were no quotations for buyers. Sellers were getting sleepy as there was no movement. Don Vicente Madrigal,
August 22, 1945, Wednesday
August 22, 1945
This is really a malaria-ridden region. Already over 30 of us are suffering from this terrible illness, among them Dean Bocobo and Mr. Abello. Some
August 23, 1945, Thursday
August 23, 1945
10:40 a.m. It was reported that the talk all over town was that we were all leaving on the 27th. Serging Osmeña wrote a letter
August 24, 1945, Friday
August 24, 1945
Information from the radio: A Japanese delegation arrived in Manila and left after all information required of them had been given. The schedule is as
August 25, 1945, Saturday
August 25, 1945
Laurel in Japan declared the Republic terminated on August 17, 1945. This is the date of surrender of Japan. This is the end of what
August 26, 1945, Sunday
August 26, 1945
Radiogram received to the effect that “collaborators” be taken to Manila on the first available transportation. This is true and definite now. We are now
August 27, 1945, Monday
August 27, 1945
We have just received the Free Philippines of August 23. It is reported therein that the Chinese troops will occupy various areas, among which is
August 28, 1945, Tuesday
August 28, 1945
Our life within this prison is very monotonous. We do the same thing and see the same things everyday. Once in a while, however, there
August 29, 1945, Wednesday
August 29, 1945
Taruc and Alejandrino, the two communists or ex-communits and Hukbulahaps, were notified yesterday that they were leaving for Manila today. This morning they left by
August 30, 1945, Thursday
August 30, 1945
Taruc and Alejandrino left this morning. It is reported that there is terrible inflation in Manila. Prices, especially of foodstuffs, are very high. Rice, for
August 31, 1945, Friday
August 31, 1945
I have been asked many times how the Japanese financed themselves during their regime. They came here bringing with them Japanese military notes. It can
September 1, 1945, Saturday
September 1, 1945
I am sick. I have fever and eruptions cover my whole body. How I remember my wife and children! How I miss their loving care!
September 2, 1945, Sunday
September 2, 1945
Big day. Historical Day. The surrender document of Japan was signed on board the Missouri, a 45,000 ton dreadnaught, in Tokyo, by Foreign Minister Shigimatsu
September 3, 1945, Monday
September 3, 1945
General Yamashita, the Japanese Commander-in-Chief in the Philippines, surrendered with thousands of his men in Baguio in the presence of Lt. Gen. Wainright. He was
September 4, 1945, Tuesday
September 4, 1945
According to the radio, the occupation of Japan by the American Army was proceeding smoothly. The General Headquarters was established in Yokohama. MacArthur lives at
September 5, 1945, Wednesday
September 5, 1945
We seem to have been forgotten, not only by the Americans but also by our own government, and even by our most intimate friends. Is
September 6, 1945, Thursday
September 6, 1945
I wrote a letter to my wife, congratulating her on the occasion of her birthday on September 9. How painful! This is the first time
September 7, 1945, Friday
September 7, 1945
Yesterday I began to pack. Everybody was surprised as they knew that I had also become a pessimist. I told them we were going before
September 8, 1945, Saturday
September 8, 1945
We took our breakfast at 5:00 o’clock. At 6:00 o’clock we were on our way to the airport. I could not explain why when we
September 9, 1945, Sunday
September 9, 1945
My family visited me. I was very happy as I had not seen them since I left them in Tubao on April 19, 1945. It
September 10, 1945, Monday
September 10, 1945
Senator Eulogio Rodriguez came to visit us. Like Roxas and Arranz he came to offer his services. He is working for Osmeña. Both sides are
September 11, 1945 Tuesday
September 11, 1945
My family again visited me. Roxas came again. He told us he could not pardon Osmeña for stating that Quezon would have preferred death than
September 14, 1945, Friday
September 14, 1945
Visit of family. I saw Victor, my new grandson, son of Paddy and Lily, for the first time. Since my arrival, I had been conferring
September 15, 1945, Saturday
September 15, 1945
All of us had been anxiously awaiting our turn to be released. About ten o’clock this morning, Recto announced that he was leaving that morning.