30th December 1941
Today was the anniversary of the execution of our national hero lose Rizal and it passed unnoticed. Although still an official holiday, not the slightest… Read More »30th December 1941
Jose Rizal
December 23, 1938
Staying with the President alone at the Guest House across the Pasig River from Malacañan Palace. At luncheon we had Don Alejandro Roces, proprietor of… Read More »December 23, 1938
December 3, 1935
7 a.m. with Colin Hoskins to look at McDonough’s house in Parañaque –the best for us of all those we have seen. Later went to… Read More »December 3, 1935
December 30, 1900
At 8 a.m. a solemn funeral ceremony in memory of the grand Rizal was celebrated in the church, all the field and line officers and… Read More »December 30, 1900
August 15 — Tuesday 1899
Some firing along lines around by shore early in a.m., but all day was very quiet. Killed a fat hog today and the boys fed… Read More »August 15 — Tuesday 1899
Friday, Dec. 30th, 1898
Manila, Luzon Island –Entry made in parlor of No. 2 Calle Santa Elena, Tondo. The year ’98 is drawing to a close. One more day… Read More »Friday, Dec. 30th, 1898
Friday 12-30-98
Relieved at 7.30 by Co’s C & F 1st Wn. Marched home for breakfast. All shops closed, hardly any native on the streets & from… Read More »Friday 12-30-98
Tuesday [23 November 1897]
Toc whom do the Philppines belong? On arriving at Manila I had thought they were owned by Spain. Nominal ownership, yes. The civilized world which… Read More »Tuesday [23 November 1897]
December 30, 1896
I attended the execution this morning. A great multitude invaded the field of Bagumbayan where the execution was to take place. I was anxious to… Read More »December 30, 1896