August 31, 1945, Friday
I have been asked many times how the Japanese financed themselves during their regime. They came here bringing with them Japanese military notes. It can… Read More »August 31, 1945, Friday
National Development Company
January 31, 1942
There is too much wishful thinking. There are too many pseudo-generals. Too many opinions on what the USAFFE will do next and when the next… Read More »January 31, 1942
January 4, 1942
Warnings have been issued by the Commander of the Japanese Landing Forces. (1) Anyone who inflicts or attempts to inflict an injury upon Japanese soldiers… Read More »January 4, 1942
August 12, 1936
Talk with A. D. Williams over the building activities of Quezon. Malacañan Palace is never quiet; always, there is hammering and moving of walls etc.… Read More »August 12, 1936
June 6, 1936
Arrived at Iligan, route having been changed by Quezon in accord with news from the Manila Weather Bureau. The visit to Culion is now to… Read More »June 6, 1936
May 29, 1936
A. D. Williams at my office. A few days ago, he was called before the Cabinet to advise on new taxation. Quezon wants a transportation… Read More »May 29, 1936
May 14, 1936
Short chat at Malacañan with Francisco Benitez, in which I expressed pleasure in the new plans for education. I asked him about building school houses–he… Read More »May 14, 1936
April 7, 1936
At sea nearing Jolo. At breakfast I had a talk with Quezon over the Government Survey Board. He said the government had become a mere… Read More »April 7, 1936
March 24, 1936
At the office. Miguel Unson, to whom I reported that Quezon told me he had instructed him (Unson) that I was to sit with the… Read More »March 24, 1936