Still am not using my vocal chords. And so all appointments have been cancelled except for such close friends like Sec. [Juan] Ponce Enrile, [Ernesto] Maceda, [Alejandro] Melchor [Jr.] and [Gilberto] Duavit [Sr.]. As well as congressmen like Cong. [Ramon] Durano [V], [Nicanor] Yñiguez, [Constantino] Navarro, [Jose] Aldeguer.
In answer to my written query, Sen. Pres. [Gil] Puyat informed me of the status of the bills impending in this special session (his letter is attached to my diary—that is one thing good about a loose leaf book). But I wrote him back of the urgency of the Quarterly Payment of Corporate Income Bill to correct the deficiency of government revenue in the last and first quarter of every calendar year. I hope we can pass it too.
I have just authorized the travel of Sec. Maceda to the UN [United Nations] to participate in the discussions on tourism and trade especially with the Socialist countries, the latter a policy that we are pursuing vigorously which may require executive agreements on trade.
Then I authorized some elements of the AFP [Armed Forces of the Philippines] to bear arms and use the uniform outside of barracks for certain activities like police (Metrocom [Metropolitan Command]), anti-carnapping, anti-smuggling, intelligence and security.
Official Gazette for October 7, 1970: President Marcos pledged the administration’s full support to the program of the Safety Organization of the Philippines (SOPI) embracing safe practices in industry, as well as environmental and disaster control, saying that the government is prepared to provide available materials, resources, expertise and personnel.
In a speech read for him by Secretary of Commerce and Industry Ernesto Maceda at the opening of the 3rd National Industrial Safety Convention, sponsored by SOPI, held at the NSDB pavilion, the Chief Executive said that the organization has “an enthusiastic supporter in your President.” Acknowledging the deep involvement of SOPI in the important tasks of promoting safety consciousness and cleaning up the environment, the President said that “a lot of sacrifice on the part of each one of you” is required. He emphasized, “I ask you to prepare for more sacrifice,” pointing out that the “problems at hand are grave and the work ahead will be tedious.” The President asserted that his “own interest in safety as President of the Republic transcends even your own lofty dedication.”
The President did not receive callers, being still indisposed. He limited his activities to some official papers, which include the assurance of a proclamation declaring October 12 (Monday) as a public holiday in Quezon City, in commemoration of the city’s Foundation Day. The holiday was requested by Quezon City officials to give the residents of that city full opportunity to celebrate this important milestone in the city’s history.
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