March 25, 1942
Another man arrived from Bataan. Said he was Philip’s sergeant. He was sunburnt and thin and sick with malaria. “Do not worry about Phil,” he… Read More »March 25, 1942
Another man arrived from Bataan. Said he was Philip’s sergeant. He was sunburnt and thin and sick with malaria. “Do not worry about Phil,” he… Read More »March 25, 1942
Corregidor Malinta Had a nice luncheon with Mr. Roxas, Romulo, Razon, Baby Vargas, and Manny de Leon. We “swiped” some of the chickens in… Read More »February 26, 1942
Corregidor Malinta Tunnel Helluva trip. Thought it was the end of the courier boat, passengers and –me. I was telling an American officer who… Read More »February 25, 1942
HQ, Bataan Bert Misa and Saturn Velasco were here a few minutes ago. Touching sight. They looked like lost souls: thin, haggard, dirty, hungry,… Read More »February 24, 1942
HQ, Bataan Busy checking reports from outposts all day. (later) Aglaloma Battle our greatest victory. Japs landed in rear under cover of… Read More »February 22, 1942
George’s birthday. I prayed an extra rosary for him. I asked and was granted permission to go with the jitney to get supplies. My instructions… Read More »February 22, 1942
Bataan HQ, MIS President Quezon and family, Gen. Valdes, Vice-President Osmeña and Col. Nieto have left for Visayas. The General said “not to tell… Read More »February 20, 1942
Manila Many Jap atrocities. Saw several tied to posts in front of Jap garrisons. Many brought to Fort Santiago dungeons where they are tortured… Read More »February 14, 1942
Very sad news in the Tribune on Bataan. The Japanese offensive has been intensified. The U.S. War Department said that “the outlook for the forces… Read More »February 13, 1942