1:00 AM
November 13, 1971
We have finally agreed that I lift the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, order the release of detainees not charged and stop any further arrests.
I hope we do not regret this decision but we are preparing troops specially trained in urban guerilla war.
And we have finalized the incorporation of the newspaper personnel—
The activities are beginning to act up and the NPA [New People’s Army] is holding another conference of its leaders (10 coming from Ilocos) on the 15th.
I expect fighting in Manila before June of 1972.
I hope the constitutional convention is through by then.
No Official Gazette entry for this day.