September 28, 1972 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: September 28, 1972 (Thursday) – Martial Law Period

The legitimate use of force on chosen targets is the incontestable secret of the reform movement. Restrained force will bring about the New Society. And the Reformation is coming about without any obstacle. Gerry Roxas wanted to be invited to meet with me. But the Liberal leaders all want to join up now that martial… Read more

September 27, 1972 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: September 27, 1972 (Wednesday) – Martial Law Period

Met the Bishops Councils Executive Committee of Mons. Gavola, Alberto, Mon Diu and Fr. . They promised to help in the reform program and wanted to publish a resolution. They confidently gave me information on a Carlos Selles who is supposedly being paid to assassinate me. He is supposed to be a Panamanian like a… Read more

September 25, 1972 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: September 25, 1972 (Monday) – Martial Law Period

Gen. Ver’s men have apprehended Lehman the American triggerman and Manny Crisoligo the explosives and electronics man. But they have not caught Eddie Figueras, Tony Arevalo, Osmeña, Larry Truckman and others involved. The duo have involved the other men and apparently there was an agreement that the Vice President would have to take over if… Read more

April 17, 1972 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos One comment

Diary of Marcos: April 17, 1972 (Monday)

…Frank Starr implicates Col. Lino Aragon Angara, nephew of the late Pres. Quezon, in a plot to assassinate me on July 17, 1972. The sworn statement of Starr which is hereto attached is apparently credible and has the marks of authenticity. What is disturbing is the supposed statement of Angara “Marcos will be killed xxx… Read more