June 7, 1942
Quezon thinks this is a business war, caused by slavish imitation by Japanese of the Western powers’ methods of monopoly. If the Japanese had not closed the… Read More »June 7, 1942
Vicente Aldanese
August 11, 1936
Saw Quezon coming out at 9:30 with A.D. Williams, Arellano the architect and Assemblyman Magalona. He called out to me asking me to lunch with… Read More »August 11, 1936
May 24, 1936
Conflict between Don Vicente Singson, head of the Rice and Corn Corporation, and Collector of Customs Aldanese who insists on duty being paid on imports… Read More »May 24, 1936
April 24-25, 1936
Long talks with Unson about the Philippine Government. He remarked that General Wood had a sense of humour and was a strong character–in some respects was… Read More »April 24-25, 1936
March 30, 1936
Made the commencement address at the School of Surveying of the University of the Philippines, talking on the subjects of the Friar Land Estates in… Read More »March 30, 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