The question has been asked, “Why have you suddenly changed your position on the bases from negotiations to possible renunciation?” Wideman of Washington Post of course, claiming diplomatic circles as his source, alleges this is just my way of increasing the price for...
1977
January 8, 1977
From my point of view America is losing its credibility. The repeated violation of its written commitments has turned it into an untrustworthy ally. As I look deeper into our relations with the United States, I am shocked by the almost casual disregard of pledges to...
January 7, 1977
Tonight I have committed Philippines to the positions: (DFA [Department of Foreign Affairs] and DND [Department of National Defense] were not informed of this speech nor of the new approach because they may have tried to modify it.) Our sovereignly is not for sale....
January 6, 1977
Cool bracing morning. Calm lake. Skiing. Pleasant flight back to Manila. Tribute to women more specifically Imelda, “the only woman I have known,” upon arrival at the PICC Kababaihan Kabalikat sa Kaunlaran (11:20 AM). About 1:15 PM at luncheon-conference with AFP...
January 5, 1977
Trip to [Dakal nga Darum?] and the [Nuri?] Development project for depressed communities starting with Suba, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. No Official Gazette entry for this day.
January 3, 1977
If we leave the bases negotiations to the military or the Dept. of Foreign Affairs which have neither imagination nor ingenuity, we will not get anywhere. The negotiations will bog down on details. So we must inject new elements. We showed interest American...