Thursday 29th November 2018
It all started with an email to the Philippine Cricket Association (PCA) back in 2011. I explained my passion for cricket and my experience and… Read More »Thursday 29th November 2018
Manila
Hugh Gibson’s Food Mission Diary: Herbert Hoover in Manila, 1946
(above) British Pathé newsreel of a portion of former President Herbert Hoover’s mission to assess food requirements for devastated parts of the world, 1946. While… Read More »Hugh Gibson’s Food Mission Diary: Herbert Hoover in Manila, 1946
May 29 & 3oth, 1973
*Note: the first page of this entry is missing May 29th & 30th Malacañan Palace Manila In the May 28th issue of the Newsweek,… Read More »May 29 & 3oth, 1973
Thursday, September 14, 1972
The bomb scare has been sweeping Manila in the past few days. Rebeck tipped me off on a rumor that the Convention would be bombed.… Read More »Thursday, September 14, 1972
May 16, 1970
MALACAÑAN PALACE Manila May 16, 1970 The Mansion, Baguio 10:50 PM, Sunday May 17th I write this only tonight as the trip by boat last… Read More »May 16, 1970
January 29, 1970
Office of the President of the Philippines Malacañang January 29, 1970 Thursday The UP faculty had a demonstration this afternoon. They walked from Agrifina Circle… Read More »January 29, 1970
October 24, 1966
The White House Date October 24 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson Day Monday Daily Diary The President began his day at: Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippine… Read More »October 24, 1966
February 17, 1950
Finished memorandum on Customs Enforcement Divisions. Wrote a lot of short letters. Walked to National City Bank to cash a cheek Paid hotel bill. Spent… Read More »February 17, 1950
February 1, 1950
Had about 6 hours sleep but routed out of bed before daylight to breakfast at Wake Island. The sun came up as we ate in… Read More »February 1, 1950