February 1, 1945
Sheridan, I mean MacArthur, is getting closer. It’s fantastic, living so close to big goings-on, and to see nothing but planes overhead, intent on big… Read More »February 1, 1945
Ermita
September 22, 1944
Didn’t know we still had baloney these days until I read the Tribune. It was crying out loud about Filipinos being angry due to the… Read More »September 22, 1944
October 15, 1943
Officially the Philippines is independent. But is she? Yesterday, during and after the ceremonies, many young people were asking us: “Do you believe that we… Read More »October 15, 1943
June 3, 1942
The occupation army held a military parade at the Luneta to celebrate the end of military operations in the Philippines. Some 80 tanks, canons of… Read More »June 3, 1942
January 4, 1942
We had abandoned all wishful thinking and hopes that a miracle at the eleventh hour would occur to prevent the Japs from taking us into… Read More »January 4, 1942
December 18, 1941
It was another raidless night –the fifth in a row. This morning Escolta was full of people again. Some were even buying. A few picked… Read More »December 18, 1941
May 7, 1899
Sunday. Lay around quarters reading all day. About 5 Miss Dunn called for me in her cart we went out on Luenetta [Luneta] listened to… Read More »May 7, 1899
Saturday, March 4th, 1899
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. 7.45 p.m. The night is dark; no moon & heavy clouds… Read More »Saturday, March 4th, 1899
Wednesday 1-18-99
Started letter to Topsy. Work in Ermita on map. Sung on the Luneta. Hot. The 6th Art. passed with a rush this morn with the… Read More »Wednesday 1-18-99