The body of the late Pres. Carlos P. Garcia is lying in state at the ceremonial hall. He came back to the palace at 3:30 PM from the Constitutional Convention Hall.
He stays here until Saturday, June 19th when he will be brought to Bohol, then back to Congress for the State Funeral and the burial at Libingan ng mga Bayani.
There seems to be a prevailing sentiment that the majority in the Con. Con. [Constitutional Convention] will await instructions from me as to when to choose to replace CPG.[Carlos P. Garcia]
Talked to Irene at Hastings (Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus) by telephone and the poor girl was miserable and was crying over the telephone. She still says she would like to come back to Manila.
The interview with Mr. [Joe] Kingsbury Smith is turning out well. He asked me what my vision was for the Philippines and I told him of a Philippines free from danger of external aggression and internal subversion with a society as restructured that every man will have equality of opportunity.
What was my greatest achievement? “That I have changed the heart and mind of the Filipino. I have made him think and be discontented—not resigned, fatalistic and indolent.”
No Official Gazette entry for this day.