Feb. 14 '28 A few odd ends: There are decorated, large wheeled horse-drawn carriages here called “Calecas”. The Filipinos say they got their religion from Spain, their education from the U.S., and a slap from Japan. One percent of the populace is Protestant, the rest is Catholic. Saw a fat area that served as an internment camp during the war for American soldiers held by the Japanese. It is now occupied by the University Santo Tomas. The war set the country behind in science. 8:15 p.m. Went to the Overseas Press Club on Dewey Blvd., a few doors from my Hotel (Filipinas Hotel). Mr. Gil picked me up. Met Dr. Benjamin B. Villasanta, Science Supervisor Division of City Schools – Manila, City Hall. Villasanta said the city schools were democratic with respect to the teaching of science and that teachers were allowed considerable leeway to develop their material. Also present was Mr. Florencio Solivent, Chief, Division of Development and Assistance, Nat. Sci. Dev. Board (NSDB). I forgot to mention that in the late afternoon we visited a flower show at the Paco Cemetery. I was intrigued by the