19 May 1974
Magsaysay Prize awardee, Mochtar Lubis, is now a political outcast in the Suharto regime. His paper has been banned by the government. He is not… Read More »19 May 1974
Danilo Vizmanos
17 Jan. 1973
Received tip from NPC president Eddie Monteclaro on Supreme Court hearing on Tanada petition. Arrived at SC about 1000. Very few people present — mostly… Read More »17 Jan. 1973
10 Jan. 1973
FM and Romulo have stressed need for national security measures in light of probable end of Vietnam war, according to the papers. The trouble with the chief representatives of the ruling class – like FM and Romulo – is that they are so… Read More »10 Jan. 1973
8 Jan. 1973
Following up retirement papers. After having made a number of difficult decisions in life, I consider my decision to retire from the service as no problem at all. Matter of fact this has been one… Read More »8 Jan. 1973
7 Jan. 1973
There has been a proliferation of printed material (from reformist quarters) asking the people to vote “No” in the plebiscite. Meanwhile, TV and radio are going full blast telling the people the opposite… Read More »7 Jan. 1973
6 Jan. 1973
FM has mobilized his political machinery for the referendum. He has also withdrawn the concession granted to those against the MC. Henceforth, anybody who speaks… Read More »6 Jan. 1973
5 Jan. 1973
FM has come up with his latest gimmick — referendum through “citizens’ assemblies.” I’m afraid that this referendum will take the place of the plebiscite.… Read More »5 Jan. 1973
4 Jan. 1973
Malacanang propaganda campaign in high gear for “yes” vote for Marcos Constitution (MC) plebiscite. Can imagine the tremendous amount of money being shelled out to… Read More »4 Jan. 1973
3 Jan. 1973
Came across a flag officer (equivalent of general in army) in Camp Aguinaldo. He asked me if it’s true that I’m retiring from the service… Read More »3 Jan. 1973