16 June 1944
At Cebu after a slow trip two men escaped or tried it. Cebu is a pretty place I would like to come here on peace.… Read More »16 June 1944
Cebu
January 1, 1944
A few days ago, high-ranking Japanese officers complained to President Laurel of rumors circulating about the impending American attacks on the city. The President replied,… Read More »January 1, 1944
December 24, 1943
The Vice-Rector of Letran College has returned from a trip to the South. According to him, the guerrillas are continuing their war activities although there… Read More »December 24, 1943
December 3, 1943
Soldiers teemed in streets, plazas, stores and restaurants. And there were rumors that more than half a million more were coming to fortify the country… Read More »December 3, 1943
October 7, 1943
Events are developing at a very fast pace. The President-elect announced to all and sundry that within one week—that would be on the 14th of… Read More »October 7, 1943
September 6-9, 1943
Saranac Lake, N.Y. This is the first entry in this diary for more than three months. Early in June, Quezon was attacked by bronchitis and… Read More »September 6-9, 1943
June 2, 1943
The press reported that the Philippines has a new Commander-in-Chief, General Kuroda. What has happened to his predecessor, General Tanaka, is a mystery for everybody.… Read More »June 2, 1943
November 21, 1942
The Press announced that the Japanese Army will wage a war of extermination against the guerillas who are pillaging almost all the islands in the… Read More »November 21, 1942
July 1, 1942
Quezon’s description of his visit to the island of Mactan (off Cebu) with Secretary of Public Works Cuenco and the Governor of the Province: they… Read More »July 1, 1942