Ambassador [David] Newsom presented his credentials today at 10:00 AM then met me at 12:00 AM [sic] on a preliminary conversation on the bases and other military agreements.
We get some of the of the more urgent military equipment. I attach the list.
And a proposal on military production.
I countered that we now consider the transfer of administration of the bases to the Philippines.
He was most interested in keeping the American forces from having any direct contact with Filipino civilians by immediately integrating our AFP [Armed Forces of the Philippines] personal to the bases security.
We decided to meet 10:00 AM Wednesday.
Budung on peace pact between [Beosare?] and ______ of Tingtayan, Kalinga, Apayao.
The governors and city mayors conference and luncheon.
No Official Gazette entry for this day.