July 8, 1942
Mr. Toyama, a very nice, educated Japanese, employee of Mitsui, will teach the family Japanese, twice a week in the evenings. My son Vic refused… Read More »July 8, 1942
Victor Buencamino
July 4, 1942
No parades, no celebrations—in public. Cozy little parties, drinks, dancing, singing—in private. The Filipinos have learned to celebrate on July 4th. More trouble from Mr.… Read More »July 4, 1942
July 3, 1942
Am writing a letter to Fort Santiago requesting the release of Pagulayan and Unson. Will give the following reasons: (1) They are good, useful men.… Read More »July 3, 1942
July 2, 1942
Mr. Nakashima, Assistant Supervisor-de-Facto, has taken charge of the purchasing of spare parts. Naric needs a two-year supply, at least. Honesty is essential in this… Read More »July 2, 1942
June 30, 1942
Lifted my telephone, overheard a conversation: “Don’t you recognize me?” “Who… who are you?” “Guess.” “I can’t imagine. If you don’t tell me who you… Read More »June 30, 1942
June 28, 1942
Tears. Tears of joy. Mothers embracing sons as they walked out of the prison camp in O’Donnell. It was the most touching sight ever seen… Read More »June 28, 1942
June 26, 1942
Guerillas have answered the Japanese warning. They posted bills all over downtown Manila exhorting the Japanese to surrender to them.
June 25, 1942
Not all the people have surrendered to the Japanese. Guerilla activities continue unabated in the hills. The Japanese have issued a warning to all guerillas… Read More »June 25, 1942
June 23, 1942
People do not seem to understand how to organize a neighborhood association. They don’t read the instructions carefully. When they don’t get their rice, they… Read More »June 23, 1942