[p.93] The Lopezes are more and more vicious through their columnists. Ernesto Granada happily refers to me as snake-like. He probably knows he is suspected as a communist by me. And so does I[ndalencio] P. Soliongco.
But the Lopez contributions to the radicals [are] their premium payments for insurance. They do not know that they would be the first to go if the communists take over.
[Eleuterio] Adevoso and his co-conspirators have met again. They are still at it.
[Benigno] Ninoy Aquino [Jr.] attacked the fertilizer plant project of the sugar planters in a privilege speech—a project that I have already ordered to be suspended.
Villalon testified before the Joint Committee to the effect that the Liberals specially [Sergio] Osmeña [Jr.] funded and encouraged the demonstrations. There must be consternation among the Liberals.
Looks like the demonstrations will continue and they may become more violent.
Met with the PACD [Presidential Assistant on Community Development] and barrio officials who reaffirmed their trust and confidence in me.
Imelda went to the Tondo slums and relates how the children are eating only once a day and in some instances three times a week. So we have decided to convert Tondo into a model city—as a project.
No Official Gazette entry for this day.