Sec. [Carlos] Romulo has reported to me. I enclose copy of his report. I have ordered a National Security Council meeting next Wednesday and a foreign Policy Council meeting on Saturday. The Security Command will consider the Unilateral Defense Posture as well as the...
1971
November 14, 1971
6:40 PM Before going on the cruise for Pres. [Robert] McNamara of the World Bank For the last several days I have been overwhelmed by a sense of frustration because of the implications of the senatorial elections. While the emotional issue of Plaza Miranda and the...
November 13, 1971
I approved the filing of charges of subversion under RA [Republic Act] 1700 against the KM [Kabataang Makabayan] and the release of others. Papers are in Envelope XI-N. The briefing for Pres. [Robert] McNamara of the World Bank was successful. I feel that it was...
November 12, 1971
1:00 AM November 13, 1971 We have finally agreed that I lift the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, order the release of detainees not charged and stop any further arrests. I hope we do not regret this decision but we are preparing troops...
November 11, 1971
12:15 AM November 12, 1971 Today I decided to lift the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. This decision I conveyed to Sec. Vicente Abad Santos of Justice who asked for time to think of it although it seems that the Supreme Court Justices are in...
November 10, 1971
12:10 AM November 11, 1971 In the press interview I called this afternoon, I invited the opposition party to participate making in the Foreign Policy, Security, Development and Leader’s Councils. This includes the minority floor leaders of both houses. Then I appealed...
November 9, 1971
The Liberals led by [Gerardo] Roxas and [Benigno] Aquino [Jr.] are all over town, through all the media and the coffee shops and gatherings pontificating on their victory. As of now in the senatorial fight, six Liberals are in with two Nacionalistas; [Manuel] Elizalde...
November 8, 1971
2:00 AM November 9, 1971 The initial reports of the voting indicate a possible debacle of the Na[c]ionalista senatorial candidates. The cities and urban centers have all voted straight Liberal in general. The rural areas while still awaited may show a split vote. So...
November 7, 1971
3:00 AM November 8, 1971 We have just come from the NP [Nationalista Party] Bandwagon 71’. I believe we have made a good presentation of the issues and a final appeal. I attach my notes. This is the meeting de avance by television which is nationwide through radio....
November 6, 1971
I have just arrived from the 12:00 o’clock (high noon) interment of Col. Jesus Villamor at Libingan ng Bayani. He is the Air Force hero of the last war. I decorated him a few months ago (Distinguished Conduct Star) for his reconnaissance and photography mission of...