July 5, 1945 Thursday
This is one of my happiest days. I finally received a letter from my wife. I also received letters from all my children Lily, Tony,… Read More »July 5, 1945 Thursday
Batangas
June 18, 1945 Monday
Discussions have been raging as to whether the policies and acts of America in the Philippines at the present time are correct. The almost unanimous… Read More »June 18, 1945 Monday
June 4, 1945 Monday
Again rumors are circulating about the coming of Osmeña and MacArthur. We refuse to believe in order not to suffer another disappointment. We concede, however,… Read More »June 4, 1945 Monday
April 29, 1945
The Headquarters of General MacArthur announced today the entry of his troops in Baguio, after wiping out the Japanese defenses. It took the liberators four… Read More »April 29, 1945
March 18, 1945
I visited Muntinlupa, the new prison site. Not a political or criminal prisoner was left. When the Americans were about to arrive, they were liquidated… Read More »March 18, 1945
19th day, Jan. 15, 1945
The days have been warm for the last 15 days, when this month should be cool and fresh as in previous years. What a terrible… Read More »19th day, Jan. 15, 1945
November 14, 1944
Manilans are excited, morale has soared and there are bright smiles on the faces of everyone you meet on the streets. All day yesterday from… Read More »November 14, 1944
April 23, 1942
The trucks came soand fast that it took only five hours to move the 800. The Japanese wanted to move their soldiers right in as… Read More »April 23, 1942
February 1, 1942
The conference at USAFFE HQ presided by Col. R. Marshall G-4 that I attended addressed the acute food shortage of our Bataan troops. Among others… Read More »February 1, 1942