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
Jose Urquico
June 25, 1945 Monday
It is reported in the newspapers that prices in Manila are very high. Meat costs ₱8.00 per kilo; fish ₱4.00, etc. It is also reported… Read More »June 25, 1945 Monday
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 22, 1945 Tuesday
Poetry seems to be contagious for today two poems were submitted, one by Minister Quintin Paredes and the other by Governor Sergio Aquino. Copies of… Read More »May 22, 1945 Tuesday
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