Jan. 13, 1973 Saturday
…I also conferred with the Speaker and House Majority Floor Leader (Villareal and Veloso) informing them of my plan to push through a… Read More »Jan. 13, 1973 Saturday
Gilberto Duavit
Thursday, November 30, 1972
On the day of the signing of the Constitution, the headline of the Daily Express was “FM tells the Military: I want Free, Open Discussions… Read More »Thursday, November 30, 1972
Monday, November 27, 1972
The headline of the Daily Express today was “Second Reading Vote Today on Draft of Proposed Constitution.” The subheading is “Charter Reflect Spirit of New… Read More »Monday, November 27, 1972
Friday, November 24, 1972
Ikeng Corpuz was actually sponsoring the Constitution when I entered. Ikeng was talking about his having worked for several days on the Constitution. Ikeng came… Read More »Friday, November 24, 1972
November 11, 1972
9:30 PM Nov. 11, 1972 Saturday Malacañan Palace Manila Just arrived from the Nayon Pilipino on the showing of Bagong Anyo ’72 which was a… Read More »November 11, 1972
Wednesday, November 8, 1972
My amendments on the national economy as well as that on the National Assembly were filed today. There was so much discussion on the powers… Read More »Wednesday, November 8, 1972
Friday, October 20, 1972
The proceedings were tense; or should I say, shameful? There were vigorous speeches against the provision by Justice Barrera, Gary Teves and Leonie Garcia. The… Read More »Friday, October 20, 1972
Thursday, October 12, 1972
On the way to the session hall this afternoon, I met Roseller Lim. “Nakuha na si Guingona,” Ller said grimly. In the session hall, I… Read More »Thursday, October 12, 1972
Monday, October 9, 1972
Barbara Howell interviewed me. She is a Christian journalist based in Singapore who is staying at the Ellinwood Guest House. She introduced herself as the… Read More »Monday, October 9, 1972