January 2, 1942
The looting is terrible, the disarmed police powerless. The Japanese are expected in the city this afternoon or evening. Wish to get it over with… Read More »January 2, 1942
Manila
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
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
February 4, 1971 Thursday
MALACAÑAN PALACEManila 10:15 PM February 4, 1971Thursday Ordered the withdrawal of all Metrocom units from the four cities of Manila, Quezon, Pasay and Caloocan after… Read More »February 4, 1971 Thursday
January 31, 1971 Sunday
MALACAÑAN PALACEManila 9:00 PM January 31, 1971Sunday The Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan and other local governments are preparing for the jeepney drivers’ strike. Metrocom with… Read More »January 31, 1971 Sunday
May 16, 1970 Sunday
MALACAÑAN PALACE Manila May 16, 1970The Mansion, Baguio 10:50 PM, SundayMay 17th I write this only tonight as the trip by boat last night was rough… Read More »May 16, 1970 Sunday
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