April 29, 1945 Sunday
It was 3 o’clock in the morning; the boat started to move. We could not see anything; it was pitch black. Destination unknown. In the… Read More »April 29, 1945 Sunday
Diary of Antonio de las Alas
April 30, 1945 Monday
Last night we slept in cots that were crammed in the hold. We were always soaking wet with perspiration. I passed the night thinking of… Read More »April 30, 1945 Monday
May 1, 1945
Labor Day. We left San Jose at noon. While on deck this morning, some expressed their hope that the justice or injustice would be righted.… Read More »May 1, 1945
May 2, 1945 Wednesday
On deck this morning. Chief Justice Yulo reiterated his previous statement that he is for immediate independence; that readjustment with the help of America can… Read More »May 2, 1945 Wednesday
May 3, 1945 Thursday
Americans on board are going crazy over souvenirs of ₱5000 Japanese bills with our signature. We were told to get ready. We did not actually… Read More »May 3, 1945 Thursday
May 6, 1945 Sunday
We heard a Mass said for us. That was the first Mass I attended since March.
May 7, 1945 Monday
A series of conferences began between Mr. Sanvictores on the one hand, and Col. Forbes and Lt. Severance on the other. The Colonel would allow… Read More »May 7, 1945 Monday
May 10, 1945 Thursday
Everything was routine up to today. The classification had not yet arrived. An insinuation was made that we would be classified as officers and that… Read More »May 10, 1945 Thursday
May 11, 1945 Friday
Three officers, a Colonel, a Lieutenant Colonel, and Major arrived. We thought that they came to investigate our respective cases. We soon learned that they… Read More »May 11, 1945 Friday