December 21, 1944
Significant developments. Puppet P.I. government moving to Baguio. Laurel and all Ministers including Manuel Roxas scheduled to leave for Baguio last night. Jap Embassy also… Read More »December 21, 1944
Victor Pagulayan
November 9, 1944
Just woke up from my siesta because the rain was entering the window. It looks like a strong typhoon. The Weather Bureau now under Japanese… Read More »November 9, 1944
July 10, 1942
Thinking of Pagu. At a dinner at the Hotel with Major Nishimura, I asked about Pagu. The interpreter said in broken Spanish: “Ese para muerto… Read More »July 10, 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
June 15, 1942
Visited Pagu at San Marcelino police station. He was with Unson and several others. They were all thin and pale and their hair was cut… Read More »June 15, 1942
June 11, 1942
Heard Pagu was transferred to San Marcelino Police Station. What is the meaning of the transfer? Will he be released? Will try to see him… Read More »June 11, 1942
May 27, 1942
Monthly consumption of tiki-tiki by Japanese Army is 6,000 sacks according to Mr. Kobatake. Monthly quota to be covered by Naric in the provinces: Nueva… Read More »May 27, 1942
May 10, 1942
Listened to Radio Tokyo. Heard that the Japanese forces operating in Burma have occupied Myitkina, northeastern terminus of the Burma railway. I wonder if the… Read More »May 10, 1942
April 8, 1942
Intro from memoirs: But one day I had a scare. Old Pio Duran, who believed in the Jap-sponsored Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, if there… Read More »April 8, 1942