May 8, 1918 - January 25, 2011
The next visit of U.S. planes over Bayombong brought destruction to the town, with bombs and strafing rounds killing lots of people. The church building and convent were totally demolished and burned to the ground. Several large buildings, … [Continue reading]
On the eve of the New Year, Pat’s mother died. We buried her on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1945, in the town cemetery. She died an agonizing death. May her soul rest in peace. After her burial, plans were made by us to evacuate to … [Continue reading]
Very early in the morning, policemen went around the town announcing a meeting of all persons at the town plaza to celebrate RIZAL DAY. It was an order to be obeyed! I left Pat with our kids and joined the big crowd around the plaza, on … [Continue reading]
Pat’s mother learned of a faith healer outside of the town at the side of Bañgan hill before reaching Busilac. Desperate for any remedy, she made arrangements for her healing ritual, which consisted of chicken and pork together with spices to … [Continue reading]
CANCER without morphine or cobra venom to deaden the pain is a very agonizing disease. Nana Ulli cried and agonized day and night until she died. Pat did not suffer like her because she was very well cared for by Dra. Lourdes Loreto in … [Continue reading]
I was made to report to the Governor of the Province as Agent for Food Production Campaign. When Gov. Dimetrio Juirino learned that I was a Stenographer, he gave me a desk in his office as his Private Secretary and did not allow me to go out … [Continue reading]