June 23, 1985
Just arrived from Tokyo-US trip. Opposition in US strong and organized. But they are skeptical about my chances of beating Marcos. They know that the… Read More »June 23, 1985
Diosdado Macapagal
November 24, 1977
MALACAÑAN PALACE Manila Nov. 24, 1977 I have decided to add interest to the referendum campaign by picking Ex-Pres. Macapagal as the best strawman and issuing… Read More »November 24, 1977
April 1, 1976
April 1, 1976 Ex-Pres. Macapagal has just announced tonight that he is seeking asylum in the U.S. Embassy. Poor man. He must be a pitiful… Read More »April 1, 1976
June 6th and 7th, 1973
12:00 PM After the dinner for Admiral and Mrs. Clarey and son Christopher at the State Dining Room. June 6, 1973 Wednesday June 7, 1973… Read More »June 6th and 7th, 1973
December 1, 1972 Friday
MALACAÑAN PALACEManila 1:01 PM December 1. 1972Friday 10:00 a.m. — Formal turnover of the proposed constitution for a call to a plebiscite which I set… Read More »December 1, 1972 Friday
Thursday, November 30, 1972
On the day of the signing of the Constitution, the headline of the Daily Express was “FM tells the Military: I want Free, Open Discussions… Read More »Thursday, November 30, 1972
Tuesday, November 28, 1972
The Daily Express said today, in an article written by Primitivo Mijares, that the draft Constitution was approved last night without any dissenting vote. But… Read More »Tuesday, November 28, 1972
Monday, November 27, 1972
The headline of the Daily Express today was “Second Reading Vote Today on Draft of Proposed Constitution.” The subheading is “Charter Reflect Spirit of New… Read More »Monday, November 27, 1972
November 22, 1972 Tuesday
MALACAÑAN PALACEManila 1:00 PM Nov. 22, 1972Tuesday Conference on the plebiscite set for Jan. 15, 1973. As usual Pres. Macapagal whom I invited attempted to… Read More »November 22, 1972 Tuesday