September 8, 1944
The prices of commodities are soaring so high I just wonder when they will stop. I suppose the sky is the limit. Small chickens are… Read More »September 8, 1944
The prices of commodities are soaring so high I just wonder when they will stop. I suppose the sky is the limit. Small chickens are… Read More »September 8, 1944
Manila radio announced today that yesterday two American planes were shot down over Davao. The planes usually raid during the early morning about dawn.
John, the cook, struck a bargain this morning. He was able to buy three hens for 60 Pesos. We shall have one for lunch with… Read More »September 3, 1944
Rice today has now gone up to 60 Pesos a ganta (went up 10 Pesos in one week). Pork costs 40 Pesos a kilo, beef… Read More »August 31, 1944
Last night there was shooting in Molo (a suburb of Iloilo) and also in Tanza, near the beach, where the clubhouse “Treasure Island” is located.… Read More »August 28, 1944
The Japanese Bulletin Board revealed that Davao (in Mindanao) waterfront has been bombed many times by the American planes. We have heard that the Japanese… Read More »August 25, 1944
The prices of commodities continue to soar. Rice is now 50 Pesos a ganta (about 2 lbs.), mongo beans about 45 Pesos a ganta. One… Read More »August 22, 1944
While I am waiting for Coné to return from Iloilo, I thought it would be a good time to jot down a few lines. It… Read More »August 20, 1944 (Sunday)
Well, we prepared for the blackout, but it was postponed until further orders! Coné covered the light in the hallway. Meñing had all the windows… Read More »August 18, 1944