The Korean Prime Minister’s observations about my speeches.
Thanat Khoman’s observations about my Aspac [Asian and Pacific Council] Speech. The [Richard] Nixon visit could strengthen the concept of Aspac. And the speech was the prophetic voice of Aspac.
Again the inquiry from all quarters as to whether the new American policy means the dismantling of military bases, the mutual defense pacts, Seato [Southeast Asia Treaty Organization] etc.
The cable of Amb. [Ernesto] Lagdameo seeks to explain that actions to improve relations with China will not be at the expenses of old friends. I attach the cable.
I have called a special session for August 2, 1971 inasmuch as the Conference Committee has not finished to work on the Appropriations bill, as well as other important bills.
The weather is getting worse. There is another storm to the east and the waves in Corregidor and Talaga are 10-12 ft. high as the cruise tomorrow for the Millers has been cancelled.
Instead we play golf at Manila Golf.
Official Gazette for July 17, 1971: President Marcos held his weekly press conference in Malacañang, during which he announced he was calling another special session starting August 2 to consider vital legislation still pending in Congress. The call for another extra meet was requested by the leaders of both Houses of Congress.
Earlier in the day, the President worked on official papers in his private study, breaking off at noon for a luncheon with Paul Miller of the Associated Press. He was back to paper work later in the afternoon.
In the evening, the President and the First Lady, together with their children Imee, Bongbong and Irene motored to the Cultural Center of the Philippines on Roxas Boulevard to see the presentation of the Pilipino zarzuela, “Walang Sugat.”