March 10, 1945
The diary is not doing so well. The days dash by so quickly. It will be a month tomorrow since we in Pasay first saw… Read More »March 10, 1945
Luneta
October 20, 1944
There was an alarm today but the raiders did not pass overhead, giving our shattered nerves a respite from the thunderous experiences of the past… Read More »October 20, 1944
August 4, 1944
I went to Santo Tomas yesterday with Dorothy’s pass for renewal. Saw old Mrs. G. who looks so ill. Her husband is still in Fort… Read More »August 4, 1944
May 5, 1943
This morning, there was another gathering at the Luneta in honor of Premier Tojo. The invitation to join the crowd was extended to students and… Read More »May 5, 1943
May 4, 1943
Parades and meetings are a common sight at the Luneta. In less than a month’s time, eight gatherings and parades had been held with compulsory… Read More »May 4, 1943
December 8, 1942
We have completed one year of war. Even the pessimistic estimate that the war would not last another ten months, and the optimists are not… Read More »December 8, 1942
June 3, 1942
The occupation army held a military parade at the Luneta to celebrate the end of military operations in the Philippines. Some 80 tanks, canons of… Read More »June 3, 1942
25th December 1941
The rumor being brulted about late last night turned into a reality today: “Manila, Open City.” All the dailies carried the news. It was contained… Read More »25th December 1941
December 9, 1941
About 2:00 A.M. was awakened by distant explosions & shaking of the building. Jumped from bed & ran outside. Explosions & gun fire from Nichols… Read More »December 9, 1941