Tonight I am convinced that there has been a crucial turn for the better in Sulu on the problem of rebellion and secessionism. I met Hadji Faisal Radjae, one of the lenders in Jolo Island in the Indanan-Parang area. He came to Manila brought by Ex-Sec. Manuel Syquio...
1973
November 27, 1973—the Algeria Summit Conference exempts Philippines and Japan from the oil embargo for one month. Big news throughout the world.
I rendezvous with the Sulu, Basilan and Zamboanga del Sur rebel leaders to bring about their return to the fold of the law and cooperate on the pacification drive. I also directed the finalization of the purchase of Esso’s 57% of the Bataan refinery and its whole...
October 2, 1973
______ speech. ______ Bd. Of Directors of Castle and Cook, headed by Malcolm McNaughton of ______ Fruits and Rony Velasco’s house. ______ priest (Jalandoni) and nun ______ six others apprehended. ______attempt to scandalize the ______ Abat, Amor Ver—and ______. ______...
September 22, 1973
Saturday I have often said achievement is but the meeting or congruence of preparation and opportunity. But Father Donelan told Imelda that in addition to this I have had luck. He cites the increase in the prices of export products like copper, gold, sugar, copra,...
August 28, 1973
Tuesday Worked on “Notes on the Reformation of Philippine Society” from 7:30-11:00 AM. Tentative script being typewritten. Am not content with it. Then worked on the [Benigno] Aquino [Jr.] case with Sec. [Juan] Ponce Enrile USec [Catalino] Macaraig [Jr.], Sec. Kits...
September 20, 1973
Thursday It has been predicted that by the end of this century affluence will transfer to the Pacific countries. But the Philippines and Indonesia are supposed to become producers of consumer goods with Japanese machinery for Japan. Amb. William Sullivan, apparently...
July 13, 1973
Robert Mosbacker has come into the oil-prospecting in Sulu with Philodrill, Superior and Endeavor others for a million and a half hectares of concessions. We sign tomorrow. Endeavor has tied up with Pioneer Bay for the Cagayan Valley. And Podco [Philippine Oil...
June 24, 1973
Saturday and Sunday Helicoptered to Tagaytay. Visited Camp General Mariano Castañada then inaugurated the Development Academy of the Philippines where I also swore in the Cavite Electric Cooperative. I attach the speech at the DAP [Development Academy of the...
July 1, 1973
Saturday and Sunday Gen. Ramiro crashed in a helicopter in Sorsogon at about 8:00 AM. Five died including him, the two pilots and his aide. So when the reports of the depression to the east arrived and Signal No. 1 was hoisted, I prohibited any flights to Hermano...
June 18, 1973
Sunday, Monday Van Cliburn left at 5:30 PM amidst tears and much hope he will return. For his recital Saturday night was a personal triumph of a genius and a virtuoso. He played better than his records—flawless, inspired, touching and moving. And the ladies are still...