The public debate on the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus still goes on.
And the demand for my book on Revolution increases.
Today too, Sen. [Jose] Diokno headed a supposed aggrupation of Concerned Citizens against the Suspension in a Plaza Miranda rally which was rained out. I attach the Kabataan Makabayan handout in Envelope IX-B.
I have directed a paper back version of “Today’s Revolution: Democracy’’ to be printed. And I intend to donate it (the books copyright) to the Marcos Foundation with the condition that the income shall be used for research and scholarships.
The papers on the Plaza Miranda, crime as well as Commander Melody’s [Benjamin Bie Jr.] and Bucoy’s sworn statement on the Communist Party and NPA [New People’s Army] plans for subversion, urban guerilla war and terrorism are also in Envelope No. IX-B.
In the same envelope is Imee’s interview in the Asia-Philippines Leader. She is sharp and witty, talented and polished.
“The more sensitive and imaginative a man, the greater his vision and hope, the more fiercely will he be attacked by doubts and the nightmare of meaninglessness and chaos. At times, an unbearable insecurity threatens the order and the rhythm of his life, his very sanity. To go on living at all, he must be sustained by an absolute purpose and final meaning.” PELZ
This is a question sent me on my birthday by Sister Fely Villareal, daughter of Speaker [Cornelio] Villareal. It reflects the old thought of dominant leadership, unquestioning and unquestioned, a total and final commitment that overwhelms all doubts and hesitation.
It describes me now—in the realm of authority as well as in the arena of thought.
Official Gazette for September 13, 1971: President Marcos signed into law House Bill No. 2306 separating the subprovince of Quirino from Nueva Vizcaya and constituting it into a regular province. The signing was witnessed by a delegation of barrio captains and Mayors at Malacañang headed by Sen. Leonardo B. Perez, Rep. Benjamin B. Perez, author of the measure, and Mayor Dionieio A. Sarandi of Maddela, Nueva Vizcaya, official NP candidate for governor of the proposed province.
The President continued receiving provincial delegations who reported on the progress of vai’ious improvement projects in their respective localities. The delegations included those from Isabela headed by Gov. Samuel F. Reyes and Rep. Rodolfo Albano, Surigao del Norte led by Rep. Constantino Navarro, Zamboanga del Sur led by Rep. Vicente Cerilles, and Binangonan, Rizal headed by Vice Mayor Antonio Antiporda.