The assassination plot reported by Feliciano Batario alias Dading resulted in a CIS [Criminal Investigation Service] raid on a warrant at [0300 11?] June 72 (Issued by Judge Paredes) of the house of Jose (Peping) Caluag of Barrio Obrero, Tondo and confiscation of seven firearms.
The recruiter of the informant a certain “Totoy” was picked up for interrogation. The contact-man for the NPA [New People’s Army], a certain Odiet apparently joined the march of the KM’s [Kabataang Makabayan] and the SDK’s [Samahan ng Demokratikong Kabataan] from Angeles City but may be picked up anytime.
I attach the report of Gen. [Fabian] Ver.
Calaris, the CIA [Central Intelligence Agency] man of the U.S. Embassy reports another plot in which Lito Villar, President of the PSMG. This armed group is supposed to be riding in two jeeps loaded with explosives, one of the drivers being Arsenio Henson. They will try to get as close as possible with two automobile passes.
I attach the report of Gen. Ver on this.
I have the symptoms of influenza—sore muscles and joints, heavy head, painful eyes and general malaise with fever.
So I have asked the Vice-President to replace me in the Independence Day ceremonies at the Rizal Park.
Official Gazette for June 11, 1972: THE PRESIDENT was not able to attend two speaking engagements because of a mild case of intestinal influenza.
He requested Senate President Gil J. Puyat to represent him at the presentation of the Presidential Medals of Merit, sponsored by the Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines in connection with the celebration of Independence Day, held at the Maharlika Hall in the morning.
Defense Undersecretary Jose Crisol represented him at the 27th Annual Convention of the Philippine Veterans Legion, held at the YMCA Youth Center.
Presented the Presidential Medals of Merit were the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna, which was cited for its scientific and technological breakthrough in rice production; the family of Justice and Mrs. Jose P. Bengzon, distinguished family life; Servando de los Angeles (posthumous) cultural advancement; Belen Arguelles, cultural advancement; Jose Esperanza Cruz, humanities; Manuel Elizalde, Jr., economic development; Julita Sotejo, nursing education; Association of American College Women, education; Heirs of Carlos Palanca, Sr., literature; and YMCA of Greater Manila, community service.
The President acted on some official papers in the afternoon, including those on the grant of executive clemency to another batch of 179 prisoners in connection with the celebration of the 74th anniversary of Independence Day.
Official Gazette for June 11, 1972: THE PRESIDENT was not able to attend two speaking engagements because of a mild case of intestinal influenza.
He requested Senate President Gil J. Puyat to represent him at the presentation of the Presidential Medals of Merit, sponsored by the Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines in connection with the celebration of Independence Day, held at the Maharlika Hall in the morning.
Defense Undersecretary Jose Crisol represented him at the 27th Annual Convention of the Philippine Veterans Legion, held at the YMCA Youth Center.
Presented the Presidential Medals of Merit were the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna, which was cited for its scientific and technological breakthrough in rice production; the family of Justice and Mrs. Jose P. Bengzon, distinguished family life; Servando de los Angeles (posthumous) cultural advancement; Belen Arguelles, cultural advancement; Jose Esperanza Cruz, humanities; Manuel Elizalde, Jr., economic development; Julita Sotejo, nursing education; Association of American College Women, education; Heirs of Carlos Palanca, Sr., literature; and YMCA of Greater Manila, community service.
The President acted on some official papers in the afternoon, including those on the grant of executive clemency to another batch of 179 prisoners in connection with the celebration of the 74th anniversary of Independence Day.
This morning the Senate President represented me in the CAWP [Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines] ceremonies.
I have been resting and reading in bed. Imelda has been keeping me company. Kokoy [Benjamin Romualdez], Juliet and their four children visited us in the afternoon. We talked to Bongbong and Irene in London by long distance telephone.
The Express carried the picture of the KM’s and the SDK’s being accused in placards carried by the MPKP [Malayang Pagkakaisa ng Kabataan Pilipino] in the march from the north—as CIA tutas.
I enclose the copy of the Express.
There may be some truth to this as the CIA would be in with some of the radical groups or financing them for a purpose. They have information inside which we sometimes do not have.
And this coincides with their policy of being allied with all groups.
It is a cause for concern.