After the second Australian tour we have begun to work on a new album and preparation for the following concerts. Jackson 5 had to perform in Manila. I always wanted to see the Philippines, therefore simply could not wait, when we will finally go there. The moment was suitable because our albums were on sale there so well, that Motown did not have enough time to deliver them. These performances had to be faultless so that boys have left there good impression about Americans. We rehearsed much and have made inoculations before the trip so that nobody would become sick.

   The flight was the same long, as to Australia. Before landing promoters who many months begged us finally to arrive to Philippines, have told to us that we kept closer to each other, in fact we are expected for certain with huge crowd of fans.

   And that was true, fans at the airport there was an improbable amount. Everything looked as if we will give a concert right here. People of all age waved to us, sang, shouted and swung posters with inscriptions: " Jackson 5 - welcome to Philippines! " And " We love you! ". You can think, that my boys have already got used to similar meetings, but I have noticed, how they have been touched.

   When we have left the plane, the crowd began to scan: " We love you, Michael. We love you, Marlon. We love you, Jackie. We love you, Jermaine. We love you, Tito ". I have never seen this before anywhere and for the first time I have realized, that my sons are real international stars. I was moved to tears.

   The first question that was asked by the reporter: Do we like Philippines. What kind of question is this?! Of course we like it!

   We gave a few radio interviews, then we were invited to reception where we were personally welcomed by Imelda Marcos, the first lady of Philippines. I everything that they written about her and her husband but she was great with us. She has greeted my sons and has hugged each of us.

   Concerts have then begun. All of them were completely sold out. At the first concert I as always stood up behind the scenes, observed, how guys hurry up on a stage. They looked superb in their colourful suits. Michael has grabbed the microphone and started singing ???. You can imagine yourself how proud I was of my sons when the audience started to sing along. At last what I have wanted so many years came true. The concert has passed well, the viewers shouted and stamped their feet.

   I shined of joy. My children in perfection knew each tune and each step, and I did not have a reason to worry anymore. The audience has thanked them with big ovations. When fans have rushed to storm the stage, we had to disappear as soon as possible to not to fall into their hands.

   We gave concerts also in other parts of the country, and then have arranged to ourselves a 2 week vacation. We travelled through the country and found friends everywhere, we received so many presents, that we could not take our suitcases with ourselves, we had to send them after us.

   In Manila we have sewed to ourselves clothes at the tailor. It was very cheap, and suits matched us perfectly. We also have ordered hand-made footwear, and that money, that we have spent on it, in the States would be enough only for a T-shirt. This footwear was very good. I wear it until now!

   When we have again departed home, the crowd of crying fans said goodbye to us, they waved to us flags and scarfs. They did not want us to leave.

   At the landing in America the pilot informed me, that the airport teems with fans. Such congestion of people is unsafe, and I was afraid, that they can harm my children. Therefore I have asked, that the limousine has approached directly on a runway that we from the plane could at once get on the car. And it has happened. The fans waited vainly. Because the television news reported, what a great success we had on Philippines, Americans began to go even crazier on my boys. We have overcome one more boundary for America and Jacksons.

   Later I have found out, that Imelda which so has accepted us so well, have been disappointed by that she does not have a good hall in Manila in which such stars as our group could perform. Therefore she has ordered to build 2 new big constructions which today belong to the most beautiful buildings in all Asia. Both at least same big, as football stadium. The Philippine television center is similar to the modern version of Parthenon, and in the Folk theatre of arts, later had the "Miss Universe" contest. Imelda Marcos since then considered " the Patroness of the Philippine art and music ". I am very happy, that our visit has inspired her to make something good for other artists.

   Our trip to Philippines was a part of tour across the Far East. During the tour we in the second time have visited Japan (first time was in 1973) and Hong Kong. In November 1974 the tours have ended, and all of us finally could take a vacation.