Diary of Ferdinand E. Marcos

Ferdinand E. Marcos

Ferdinand E. Marcos (September 11, 1917– September 28, 1989), lawyer, soldier, legislator, twice elected President of the Philippines (1965, 1969), dictator, 1972-86.

July 4, 1969

JULY 4/69 DIARY On board 777 THE PRESIDENT at 9:00 PM I am about to take dinner in the dining saloon in this 2,400-ton

January 1, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 1, 1969 1970 I start a daily written record of my second term in office as President. This will be

January 2, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 2, 1970 Mrs. Agnew left this morning to join VP Agnew at Taipeh. Meldy had breakfast with her – 7:30 – she

January 3, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 3, 1970 Some people asked me why I have given away my earthly possessions. I invariably answered that I did not need

January 4, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 4, 1970 Ex-Pres. Macapagal who is visiting in Singapore says that he is shocked by the news that there is supposed

January 5, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 5, 1970 Open House. Formal diplomatic toast. Toast – National interest does not prevent us to remember we are one world

January 6, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 6, 1970 The Afghanistan ambassador based in Tokyo, presented his credentials at 9:00 AM. Constitutional monarchy of 17 million it has

January 7, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 7, 1970 Have just decided to appoint Greg Licaros as Central Bank governor. When I told Danding Romualdez and Bobby Benedicto

Thursday, January 8, 1970

January 8, 1970

Malacañang Manila Thursday January 8, 1970 I have ordered a study in depth of all our efforts of counter-insurgency, economic development, social reform as well

Friday, January 9, 1970

January 9, 1970

Malacañang Manila [Marginal note: Laurel and Puyat and even Villareal say: “There is only one elector we have to campaign for and win –

Saturday, January 10, 1970

January 10, 1970

Malacañang Manila [Marginal note: This is the day of many decisions.] [Marginal note: Laurel is beginning to buy votes for the speakership. He has

Sunday, January 11, 1970

January 11, 1970

Malacañang Manila [Marginal note: Am still recovering from the symptoms of flu after over-exercise last Wednesday. Sore throat, nasal drip, feverish feeling – general malaise.

Monday, January 12, 1970

January 12, 1970

Malacañang Manila Monday January 12, 1970 The Villareal group has obtained 67 signatures. Went to see the body of Mayor “Banjo” Laurel who died

January 13, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 13, 1970 Awarded the Rizal Pro Patria to Don Vicente Madrigal. Saw Iñing Lopez in the Meralco Hospital. Had lunch with

January 14, 1970

Malacañang Manila [Marginal note: Addressed the first convention of priests at 8:30 AM. More ad lib than the prepared text. Charming speech so Josefina Constantino

Thursday, January 15, 1970

January 15, 1970

Malacañang Manila Thursday January 15, 1970 The newspapers headlined (specially Manila Times) the resignation of Nolan from the Sugar Quota Adm. and Sugar Institute.

January 16, 1970

Veteran’s Mem. Hospital Friday January 16, 1970 Malacañang Manila Meldy’s cyst in the right breast has been removed and found benign –as the report says

Saturday, January 17, 1970

January 17, 1970

Malacañang Manila Veterans Memorial Hospital Saturday January 17, 1970 Manila Times and even the Bulletin are trying to promote a fight between me and the

Sunday, January 18, 1970

January 18, 1970

Malacañang Manila Sunday Veterans Memorial Hospital January 18, 1970 The IMF consultative committee headed by Mr. Zavkar will recommend devaluation. We cannot accept this.

January 19, 1970

Malacañang Manila Veterans Memorial Hospital January 19, 1970 Imelda is strong enough to play host to her crowd nightly. We have just eaten Chinese lugao

January 20, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 20, 1970 Malacañang Palace I still write this in Veterans Memorial Hosp. at 8:00 AM. Meldy is coming home to the Palace

January 21, 1970

Malacañang Manila January 21, 1970 Malacañang Palace 3:20 PM Have met (at 11:00 AM up to lunch and 1:30 PM) with Dr. Zavhkar of the

January 22, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang Palace January 22, 1970 I have been able to settle the Senate Presidency at 3:30 PM.

January 23, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang Palace January 23, 1970 12:00 PM I have just talked to Joe Maristela who is our

January 24, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang Palace January 24, 1970 1:00 PM I have just directed the retirement of Gen. Raval and

January 25, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang January 25, 1970 Sunday 2:55 PM The President must do almost everything in the government. Nothing

January 26, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang January 26, 1970 Monday 11:05 PM Opening session of Congress. State of the Nation Address and Riots

January 27, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines [Marginal note: Also met with Cong. Montano at 11:30 AM. Asked him to stop his fellow Liberals from

January 28, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang January 28, 1970 Wednesday 11:50 PM The pattern of subversion is slowly emerging. The danger is now

January 29, 1970

Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang January 29, 1970 Thursday The UP faculty had a demonstration this afternoon. They walked from Agrifina Circle