September 7, 1945, Friday
Yesterday I began to pack. Everybody was surprised as they knew that I had also become a pessimist. I told them we were going before… Read More »September 7, 1945, Friday
Francisco Zulueta
August 23, 1945, Thursday
10:40 a.m. It was reported that the talk all over town was that we were all leaving on the 27th. Serging Osmeña wrote a letter… Read More »August 23, 1945, Thursday
August 22, 1945, Wednesday
This is really a malaria-ridden region. Already over 30 of us are suffering from this terrible illness, among them Dean Bocobo and Mr. Abello. Some… Read More »August 22, 1945, Wednesday
August 20, 1945, Monday
As usual, we woke up early in the morning, about 5:30. We used to go to the Mess for breakfast at 6:00 o’clock, but this… Read More »August 20, 1945, Monday
June 14, 1945 Thursday
New detainees have just arrived from Manila. Their personal news concerning “collaborationists” are very encouraging. But the newspapers they brought did not seem to justify… Read More »June 14, 1945 Thursday
June 8, 1945 Friday
To our surprise, MacArthur came. When rumors were circulating that Gen. MacArthur was coming, I did not pay attention as I thought it was one… Read More »June 8, 1945 Friday
May 24, 1945 Thursday
Last night, we received the memorandum order of May 15, 1945, providing for the classification of detainees. Therein we are called “limited assimilated prisoners of… Read More »May 24, 1945 Thursday
May 12, 1945 Saturday
A general meeting was called. Mr. Paredes explained that there had been thefts in our premises, quarrels, and the sanitation measures were not being observed.… Read More »May 12, 1945 Saturday
April 29, 1945 Sunday
It was 3 o’clock in the morning; the boat started to move. We could not see anything; it was pitch black. Destination unknown. In the… Read More »April 29, 1945 Sunday