19 May 1942
— Tues — On water faucet detail this AM very warm — 43 died yesterday. I am very worried with loose Bowel movements hourly. Once… Read More »19 May 1942
Abraham Garfinkel
August 13-17, 1936
August 15 at Rafferty’s dinner (Grawfus). I sat between Alfonso Sy Cip and Romulo, head of the Herald. Romulo told me of his dramatic defiance… Read More »August 13-17, 1936
March 31, 1936
Quezon telephoned asking us to the Commencement of the University of the Philippines at 8:15 a.m. I put on gown and hood for the first… Read More »March 31, 1936
February 7, 1936
An hour in the morning at the office with Manuel Concepcion, in my time Secretary of the Philippine National Bank. He told me of his… Read More »February 7, 1936
January 27, 1936
Back again at the office after first illness I have ever had in the Philippines. Garfinkel told of Quezon’s visit to Tarlac and Pangasinan; what… Read More »January 27, 1936
January 25, 1936
Quezon off to Pangasinan with his a.d.c. Colonel Garfinkel –to meet General Smith’s army on its practice march to Dagupan. He is also probably picking… Read More »January 25, 1936
January 3, 1936
Nothing doing at office; Quezon sick in Malacañan –should return to Baguio. Garfinkel said Quezon had a “heavy night” at the Casino Español –but Quezon… Read More »January 3, 1936
January 2, 1936
At office. Quezon’s bureau filled with candidates for the Court of Appeals. Visit from Judge Jaronilla who explained his own position: he had been Attorney… Read More »January 2, 1936
December 14, 1935
Saturday –Quezon away at Canlubang, presumably staying with the Ehrmans. Garfinkel, Vargas and Nick are all dashing about trying to meet the President’s sudden decision… Read More »December 14, 1935