Railways in Mindanao: Then and Now
News is that the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) has approved a Feasibility Study to proceed for the proposed Mindanao Railway Project. The map… Read More »Railways in Mindanao: Then and Now
Jose Paez
August 31, 1945, Friday
I have been asked many times how the Japanese financed themselves during their regime. They came here bringing with them Japanese military notes. It can… Read More »August 31, 1945, Friday
August 1, 1945 Wednesday
Today has been declared a legal holiday to commemorate the death anniversary of Pres. Quezon. This is a very fitting tribute, Pres. Quezon will pass… Read More »August 1, 1945 Wednesday
July 21, 1945 Saturday
This is inspection day. We prepared our bed, baggage, everything. My family will be surprised at how well I can arrange my things. This is… Read More »July 21, 1945 Saturday
July 18, 1945 Wednesday
Life here is very monotonous. We see the same things and do the same things over and over again. We try to occupy our time,… Read More »July 18, 1945 Wednesday
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 20, 1945 Sunday
The memorandum was put it final form. As we had no typewriter Minister Paez wrote it with his very fine handwriting. Those who signed the… Read More »May 20, 1945 Sunday
May 17, 1945 Thursday
It is rumored that Gen. MacArthur is coming on the 20th. We do not know the purpose of the visit. But we shall see. I… Read More »May 17, 1945 Thursday