January 2, 1942
The looting is terrible, the disarmed police powerless. The Japanese are expected in the city this afternoon or evening. Wish to get it over with… Read More »January 2, 1942
Ermita
February 21, 1970 Saturday
Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang February 21, 1970 Saturday 2:00 AM Signed the Monetary Board Resolution for the new monetary stabilization measures.… Read More »February 21, 1970 Saturday
August 31, 1945, Friday
I have been asked many times how the Japanese financed themselves during their regime. They came here bringing with them Japanese military notes. It can… Read More »August 31, 1945, Friday
February 20, 1945
Let us shift our view for a while from this scenario of horrors, and take a look at the Manila of the liberators, as it… Read More »February 20, 1945
February 18, 1945
The evenings are a nightmare. They bring a rosary of shocks produced by powerful guns which, from New Manila and Grace Park, strike at Ermita… Read More »February 18, 1945
Saturday, Feb. 17, 1945
The Americans came!
February 16, 1945
I sallied forth today to stock up on food. The market is burned, but people are bringing in a few fish and eggs and vegetables… Read More »February 16, 1945
Friday, Feb. 16, 1945
The Japanese came that night looking for Filipino women. Nobody slept.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 1945
The Japanese came to the American ward looking for women. They lighted matches and went from bed to bed. The women were either too sick… Read More »Thursday, Feb. 15, 1945