"Laurel Vitalizes Cabinet." New Ministers: Sison, Home Affairs; Paredes, Justice; Jose Paez, Public Works and Communications; Pedro Sabido, Economic Affairs. Emilio Abello is Executive Secretary of the Republic, and Roxas continues as chairman of the EPB with rank of Minister.

"Travel to city now restricted" — starting today, a pass is required to enter Manila. The Mayor says business firms should open and people go about their business as usual, only avoid patrolled streets. (Thanks, we're staying home.)

La Vanguardia called it a "successful drill" — all traffic was suspended in some streets.