We brought the Jacob Rothschild party to Talaga (the whole morning was spent in water skiing). The young man Michelle Carvalho, half Brazilian and half English and an Olympic snow skier is food and strong. A pretty boy, he looks like the heart-throb of Jacob who acts...
Marcos Diaries
April 5, 1973
Pata Island (south of Jolo) has been under attack by the insurgents. Since the Muslim police are fighting the Muslim insurgents, the AFP [Armed Forces of the Philippines] can give them full support. Met the Southern Cotabato governor ([Sergio] Morales) and Ex. Cong....
April 4, 1973
Written Thursday while April 4, 1973 waiting for dinner for Wednesday Jacob Rothschild of England 7:30 PM Conference with Secs. [Juan] Ponce Enrile, [Carlos] Romulo and [Francisco] Tatad and the military on Military assistance from U.S. We will write the U.S....
April 3, 1973
I have ordered that the true situation in Mindanao be released to the media as there are all sorts of rumours in circulation. Started during the “Pulong Pulong Ng Kaunlaran.” And directed that as Gov. [Murphy] Sangkula has requested Maimbung be retaken by hostilities...
April 2, 1973
10:00 PM At the “Ang Maharlika” the State Guest House After Imelda’s game of badmington [sic] with Bongbong and the Blue Ladies This is the last day for the voluntary disclosure of hidden wealth and amnesty. As of this morning we had collected a little more than P400...
April 1, 1973
Written April 2, 1973 Uneventful day. Played golf and spent the whole morning at the swimming pool—for once diving from the 3 meter high diving board and soaking in the sun. Light lunch. Slept all afternoon. Met Bongbong in the KLM [Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij...
March 31, 1973
I have ordered that all Central Bank currency be turned in and exchanged with new currency bearing the stamp “Ang Bagong Lipunan.” All currency not turned in by December 31, 1973 will be demonetized. This will smoke out hoarded currency. Then all persons having...
March 30, 1973
Written 6:30 AM Mar. 31st 10:30—Credentials presentation by the Finland Ambassador based in Tokyo. Before this I met with Judge Marcos on his retirement as he is now 70 years old and still facing administrative charges on the Buhda case. Then Com. [Conrado] Diaz and...
March 29, 1973
1:30 PM Mar. 30th 6:30 AM—Golf with Ex. Prime Minister Kiichi [Aichi]. After the Supreme Court Case, I promised to take up the matter of the Trade Agreement. Breakfast at the gym. 10:30—Defense Minister Arthur Faulkner. Japanese on development of the eel Angila...
March 28, 1973
After the dinner for Cyrus and Marina Salzburger. 7:00 AM—Left by car for Caliraya. Rained last night. Road at the slope (10 kms from the lake muddy) and had to take the one-engine Huey helicopter. Raining—Strong gusty wind. This memorial is to courage, honor and...