Tribune: "Cloth ration starts in city today." Actually, most stores were closed trying to figure out points and prices, and most people haven't received their ration cards yet. "Filipinos must aid Japan — Duran." Tojo would love us to mobilize and fight on their side, and Duran is testing the waters.

La Vanguardia: "Manila will celebrate Imperial Navy Day on the 27th" — yet another parade with nine bands and the usual fanfare.