February 19, 1942
On February 19, the birthday of Mrs. Quezon, the President ordered me to have champagne for the evening. Colonel Nieto also came to inform me… Read More »February 19, 1942
Diary of Aurea Labrador
December 18, 1941
The President took Miss Aurora for a ride to see the damages in the City. This was the last time his people saw him in… Read More »December 18, 1941
December 10, 1941
We received a hard hitting as the planes seared the sky. On one of my way trips to the Palace, I stayed to arrange the… Read More »December 10, 1941
December 9, 1941
Nobody believed there was going to be a war. Secretary Vargas called to tell me to join the President and his family in the house… Read More »December 9, 1941
December 8, 1941
I was busy preparing my schedule for the boys whom I was going to send to Baguio where the Family was to spend the Christmas… Read More »December 8, 1941