Diary of Victor Buencamino
February 17, 1942
Received regards from Mary. She is in Cabiao. Those who evacuated to the provinces had a harder time than those who stayed in Manila. The… Read More »February 17, 1942
February 16, 1942
Martial law is severe, ruthless. It knows no leniency. Three British internees were made to dig three graves and then they were executed in the… Read More »February 16, 1942
February 15, 1942
Today is my birthday. Worked as usual. No party at home. These are not days for celebration. It is outrageous to amuse oneself, while the… Read More »February 15, 1942
February 14, 1942
Asked an old man of eighty years which regime he prefers: Spanish, American or Japanese? The old man thought for a moment. Then he answered… Read More »February 14, 1942
February 13, 1942
Very sad news in the Tribune on Bataan. The Japanese offensive has been intensified. The U.S. War Department said that “the outlook for the forces… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 12, 1942
The impregnable fortress of Singapore, bastion of British imperialism in the Orient, has fallen. According to Domei, the flag of the Rising Sun was hoisted… Read More »February 12, 1942
February 11, 1942
The NARIC will purchase rice in Nueva Ecija, Tarlac and Pampanga. I am worried about the unsettled conditions, the lack of peace and order, the… Read More »February 11, 1942
February 10, 1942
Looks bad for Singapore. The Japanese now have a foothold. I suspect Singapore is not such an impregnable base, after all. The Japanese are bombing… Read More »February 10, 1942