11:40 AM—I
am writing this for July 12th
on July 13th because Imelda and
I had to talk of our plans after
the PIA (Philippine Institute of Architects)
at Savoy
Went to Laguna on the survey of the South Superhighway, then the possible transfer of the II PC [Philippine Constabulary] Zone Hq. to the Aguinaldo land between Sto. Tomas, Batangas and Tagaytay, Cavite. Then met the cooperative workers at the Community Development Center.
Stayed up to 4:20 PM from 9:00 AM, then mass at 6:00.
Tried to play golf but rained—so had to go to the PIA [Philippine Institute of Architects] dinner early—about 10:00 PM—in blue pants and barong—which annoyed Imelda a little.
The Australian delegation of newspapermen left tonight, I hope with a good impression of the Philippines and its President.
Official Gazette for July 12, 1970: President Marcos continued focusing on paper work, and disposed of other urgent official papers as well as studied reports from various agencies of the government. He did not receive callers, but made himself available to government officials who consulted him on matters affecting their departments.
One of the reports scanned by the President dealt on land and other disputes in South Cotabato.
He was scheduled to meet with officials of the province on these problems. Also summoned to attend the conference were PANAMIN Secretary Manuel Elizalde, Jr., Secretary of Justice Felix V. Makasiar, Secretary of National Defense Juan Ponce Enrile, and Brig. Gen. Eduardo Garcia, PC chief.