Thursday 29th November 2018
It all started with an email to the Philippine Cricket Association (PCA) back in 2011. I explained my passion for cricket and my experience and… Read More »Thursday 29th November 2018
Cavite
January 9, 1945
The Great Day, our Great Day! The troops have landed on Luzon, at Lingayan Bay. That’s just where the Japs landed. I had my money… Read More »January 9, 1945
October 24, 1944
Air raid alert went at 5:58 a.m. At 7:20 a.m. our planes came over and started bombing before alarm went. Saw eight planes come out… Read More »October 24, 1944
February 15-29, 1944
The worries, distress and school problems, aggravated by lack of food, have drained my strength, and I had to go to Laguna to recover some… Read More »February 15-29, 1944
July 8, 1943
The so-called guerrillas in this pacified region of Luzon are growing in number and militancy. They have formed a semi-secret organization which, in addition to… Read More »July 8, 1943
February 6, 1942
I was told today about an incident which revealed that Japan has prepared well to occupy these islands. The incident was recounted by a Spanish… Read More »February 6, 1942
Fri. Dec. 26/41
Had a quiet night except for the dogs. Cecil thought they were bad over on Rubi Street, but I think they are worse here. Air… Read More »Fri. Dec. 26/41
December 19, 1941
Two raids about noon, hit Cavite. Don’t think much damage done. Getting tired of this doing nothing.
Fri. Dec. 19/41
No raids last night! People are getting used to this life a little, and we see a few more peddlers around in the mornings and… Read More »Fri. Dec. 19/41