The Daily Express reported this morning that a move to change the name of the Philippines to the "Republic of Maharlika" is snowballing among the 166-man body of the Special Committee of the Constitutional Convention. Of course, it is not true that it is snowballing; most delegates have never heard of this move. Nevertheless, I..
Read moreMonday, November 13, 1972
At the session hall, Francis Zosa was absorbed in reading some documents when I approached him. Since he is the chairman of the Credentials Committee, he would know hest what is happening in terms of who have voted for or against the transitory provision. He was friendly enough but not very open, I thought. I..
Read moreAugust 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 month. It will be sometime in September or October. The reason for my change of view now is that I think Laurel, Aquino and Vargas, who are still in Japan,..
Read moreAugust 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 in history as the greatest man we have ever produced. Correctly, he can be called the father of the Philippines. He it was who was able to insure the independence..
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