Thursday, November 9, 1972
In the morning, Col. Moy Buhain (aide-de-camp to Speaker Villareal of the House of Representatives whom I had periodically served as economic adviser) dropped by… Read More »Thursday, November 9, 1972
Rafael Corpus
Wednesday, November 8, 1972
My amendments on the national economy as well as that on the National Assembly were filed today. There was so much discussion on the powers… Read More »Wednesday, November 8, 1972
Tuesday, October 24, 1972
At 7:15a.m., Sonny Alvarez called up. This was an unexpected call from a dear friend over whose safety I am concerned. Sonny is one of… Read More »Tuesday, October 24, 1972
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
December 1, 1936
Glad November is over–somehow or other this is nearly always a worrisome month;–this year it was even worse than usual both because of Doria’s illness,… Read More »December 1, 1936
May 27, 1936
Luncheon alone with Quezon at Malacañan. He appeared in very good spirits; is swimming daily in his tank, and played golf at Wak-Wak at 5… Read More »May 27, 1936
February 3, 1936
Dinner at Malacañan for Cabinet–Doria wore her new black dress which was a great success, and Quezon asked her chaffingly if she was in mourning… Read More »February 3, 1936
December 25, 1935
Talk with Rafael Corpus, former director of Agriculture and new President of the Philippine National Bank. He told how Wood had tried to liquidate the… Read More »December 25, 1935
December 2, 1935
An hour and a half with Foley (New York manager of the Philippine National Bank) over the Manila RR. bond purchase –his ideas and mine… Read More »December 2, 1935