February 21, 1945
Weeks have passed since the start of a thorough attack on the south of the Pasig. The battle was bloody and although there were heaps… Read More »February 21, 1945
Casino Español
September 23, 1944
Manila’s agog. Everybody’s talking and whispering and laughing and dreaming about the raid. Everybody feels the Americans will be here before Christmas. Somebody opined “around… Read More »September 23, 1944
February 8, 1944
“If you want to be free from the yoke of the military police, then sign the Constitution,” President Laurel told his constitutional assembly. All the… Read More »February 8, 1944
2nd January 1942
We woke up today still with the uncertainty as to whether Manila had already been occupied by the Japanese army. There were no newspapers and… Read More »2nd January 1942
April 24-25, 1936
Long talks with Unson about the Philippine Government. He remarked that General Wood had a sense of humour and was a strong character–in some respects was… Read More »April 24-25, 1936
April 14, 1936
With Survey Board at the Bureau of Science. Very interesting. Lunch with Judge Purdy, Doria and Judge Ingersoll at the Manila Hotel. Dinner at home… Read More »April 14, 1936
January 4, 1936
Watched pelota in p.m. at Casino Español, a really good fast game. Dined later with Captain & Mrs. Lussier; all there were “army” except Doria… Read More »January 4, 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