Attended to the customs problems. I would like to specify the classification of imported goods to consumer items—100% tariff; semi-processed—60%; raw materials—40%. This will remove the discretion of the appraisers in the Bureau of Customs and prevent corruption.
Then the containerization. We have according to experts the best container yard in South East Asia in Pier 15 which I have visited.
Met the new UN [United Nations] representative.
Gave final instructions for the Sugar Mission of Tirso Rivilla and Monet Nolan. The position sought is the present provisions of the U.S. Sugar Act of 1965 which provides for the biggest quota in the U.S. of 1,126,000 tons plus a 47% share in the deficiencies of the other countries. But other countries like the Latin American and the Rockefeller recommendation to give them a share in the expected additional U.S. requirements compel us to move now.
Official Gazette for July 7, 1970: President Marcos had ample time to devote to state papers with only a limited number of callers on his schedule and with no major conferences with officials. Among the early callers were William Harding, the incoming United Nations Development Program resident representative here, who paid his respects. He was accompanied by the UNDP deputy resident representative, Gamil Hamby.
Next to see the President were two Filipina beauties from Guam—Florita Ramos who was chosen “Queen of the Marianas;” and Joanne Tai-tano whom the Filipino community in Guam selected as “Miss Sampaguita.” They were accompanied by Salvador Peña, executive director of the Philippine Tourist and Travel Association, and a group of Guam Filipinos.
Later in the morning, the President received a mission from the International Secretariat of Entertainment Trade Unions (ISETU), headed by Director General Allan Forest, The group paid a courtesy call on the President following arrival here to organize a regional union affiliated with the ISETU. Among the group who saw the President were J. D. Thomson, secretary general of the Professional Musicians Union of Australia; Harry Bluck, federal vice president of the same organization; and Colin MacDonald, assistant manager of the Australian Broadcasting Commission. The group was accompanied by Exequiel Pacis, president of the Philippine Musicians Guild; Alfredo Robles, chairman of the Council of Band Leaders, PMG; and V. J. Buhain.
The President also certified 13 more urgent legislative measures for considerations during the second special session of Congress. Raoul Beloso, who heads the Small Settlers Commission, also saw the President to discuss matters pertaining to the work of the commission.
In the afternoon and through evening, the President almost exclusively worked on official papers and other state matters requiring his attention and action.