September 14, 1969 — Sunday
I had a fair night. No dyspnea. Sleep was quite good without any medication. I got up at 5:15 a.m. Shaved, took my shower and… Read More »September 14, 1969 — Sunday
Diary of Basilio J. Valdes
September 13, 1969 — Saturday
I had a bad night. I slept two hours in the arm chair under continuous oxygen. I wanted to rest in bed longer during the… Read More »September 13, 1969 — Saturday
July 6, 1969 — Sunday
I woke up at 4:30 a.m. I had a fair night. I shaved and went to 7 a.m. Holy Mass at San Beda Church. Father… Read More »July 6, 1969 — Sunday
June 26, 1969 — Thursday
I went to the hospital this morning to visit Ambassador Nieto and discuss his interesting case with Dr. Venicio de Leon, our urologist and Dr.… Read More »June 26, 1969 — Thursday
June 24, 1969 — Tuesday
Feast of St. John the Baptist. This is the 398th foundation anniversary of Manila. Villegas has called it ARAW NANG MAYNILA. and President Marcos has… Read More »June 24, 1969 — Tuesday
May 29, 1969 — Thursday
I had an excellent night last night. I slept in bed for long stretches and woke up at 5 a.m. very well rested. At 9… Read More »May 29, 1969 — Thursday
March 14, 1969 — Friday
Attended at 5:30 p.m. the inauguration of the Lopez Building, Meralco at Ortigas Avenue, Pasig, Rizal. President Marcos and the First Lady were the guests… Read More »March 14, 1969 — Friday
February 22, 1969 — Saturday
General Raval, Chief of Constabulary visited me and asked me advice on how to improve the morale, the behavior and the integrity of the members… Read More »February 22, 1969 — Saturday
February 10, 1969 — Monday
At 10 a.m. attended the meeting of the Board of Directors of Meralco, on the 13th floor, Lopez Building. It was announced there that the… Read More »February 10, 1969 — Monday