Jan. 29, 1973, 1:00 am Jan. 30th
The dinner with the Justices without Chief Justice Concepcion who is sick in Sto. Tomas Hospital turned out well. Casually I turned into the… Read More »Jan. 29, 1973, 1:00 am Jan. 30th
Fred Ruiz Castro
October 11, 1972
1 12:00 PM Oct. 11, 1972 Wednesday Malacañan Palace Manila The Cotobato (North) leaders, Moslem Tururays and Christian alike, have pledged to keep the peace… Read More »October 11, 1972
Saturday, October 7, 1972
I was concerned for Justice Barrera’s safety. When he saw me, he also showed much concern—for me. He asked excitedly in rapid succession, “Were you… Read More »Saturday, October 7, 1972
Sep. 25, 1972, Monday
(1) 12:15 PM Sept. 25, 1972 Monday Malacañan Palace Manila Gen. Ver’s men have apprehended Lehman the American triggerman and Manny Crisoligo the explosives… Read More »Sep. 25, 1972, Monday
April 10, 1942
Morning came, and we were ordered to stack our guns and disarm. The white flag was raised on top of the highest hill. All Filipino… Read More »April 10, 1942
April 8, 1942
Bataan Saw a big rat eating what looked like the arm of a soldier strewn near a stream in H.P.D. Saw more troops –hollow-eyed, wasted,… Read More »April 8, 1942
April 4, 1942
HQ, Bataan The Americans in HPD are burning their papers. Others are packing their maps and clothes. They are transferring to Corregidor. This… Read More »April 4, 1942
April 3, 1942
HQ, Bataan Japs pounding the front heavily, continuously, mercilessly. The boys are standing firm, fighting with the littler strength left in their sick, hungry,… Read More »April 3, 1942
April 1, 1942
HQ, MIS, BATAAN Awakened by “Photo Joe”. Name given to Jap observation plane by Bataan boys is “Photo Joe”. Leonie said: “That means bombing… Read More »April 1, 1942