August 18, 1945, Saturday
9:00 p.m. Since 8:00 p.m., a musical program has been going on to celebrate the birthday of Mr. F. C. de la Rama. In the… Read More »August 18, 1945, Saturday
Manuel Roxas
August 16, 1945, Thursday
This morning, I modified my opinion as to when we will leave. I believe now that it will not be before the end of this… Read More »August 16, 1945, Thursday
August 15, 1945, Wednesday
9:20 a.m. News came that Hirohito signed the surrender document. War is ended. But it is not in so far as we are concerned. We… Read More »August 15, 1945, Wednesday
August 4, 1945, Saturday
We read in the Free Philippines the speech of Pres. Osmeña on the occasion of the anniversary of the death of Pres. Quezon. Among other… Read More »August 4, 1945, Saturday
August 1, 1945 Wednesday
Today has been declared a legal holiday to commemorate the death anniversary of Pres. Quezon. This is a very fitting tribute, Pres. Quezon will pass… Read More »August 1, 1945 Wednesday
July 23, 1945 Monday
The newspapers bring two pieces of news; one elated us, and the other alarmed us. The first seems to indicate an early end of the… Read More »July 23, 1945 Monday
July 21, 1945 Saturday
This is inspection day. We prepared our bed, baggage, everything. My family will be surprised at how well I can arrange my things. This is… Read More »July 21, 1945 Saturday
July 20, 1945 Friday
At about ten o’clock this morning, we were advised that Col. Gilfilan, the Superintendent, wanted to see Mr. Paredes, Gen. Francisco and me. We all… Read More »July 20, 1945 Friday
July 16, 1945 Monday
No effort is being spared to prevent a break between Osmeña and Roxas and to preserve unity. It is said that a great majority of… Read More »July 16, 1945 Monday