Let's Save Our Planet: The Shrinking Wood Supply

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 22 No. 10, June 30, 1998

On the cover: Dodot Jaworski and Mikee Cojuangco

A timely article in 1998, “The Shrinking Wood Supply” (pp. 46-47), the write-up is still very much significant 19 years after.

“If a tree is cut down, there is hope that it will grow again and will send new branches. Even if its roots grow old in the ground, and its stump dies in the dirt, at the smell of water it will bud and put out new shoots like a plant.” – Job 14:7-9, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Math O'Logics: Matching Wits

MOD Filipina Vol. 22 No. 982, June 29, 1990

On the cover: Maria Theresa “Tessa” P. Jacomina

In this issue of Math-O’Logics, “Matching Wits,” is a short demonstration of answering two math problems.

“Only a wise man knows what things really mean. Wisdom makes him smile and makes his frowns disappear.” – Ecclesiastes 8:1, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Komiks Story: Kapangyarihan vs. Tadhana

Mga Kuwentong Puro Wakas Taon 4 Blg. 175, Hunyo 28, 1993
Tampok sa taklob-pahina ang kuwentong “Naiibang Kasalan”
ni Leonard R. Roa na iginuhit ni Arnel Avetria

Ikinararangal kong isa sa nagturo sa aking sumulat ng komiks scripts ay si Martial “Uncle Mars” Ravelo. Siya, si Ginang Ernie Evora-Sioco, at ang punong-patnugot ng Atlas Publishing Komiks Department na si Ginoong Tony Tenorio ang naghikayat sa akin na pumasok sa larangan ng komiks. Nakagawa ako ng 14 na kuwento at nasubukan ko ring makapagguhit sa tatlo sa mga ito. Ang kuwentong “Kapangyarihan vs. Tadhana” ay isa sa mga kuwentong isinulat ko sa ilalim ng sagisag-panulat na Uriel Arkanghel.

 “Nalalaman ko, na anomang ginagawa ng DIOS, magiging magpakailan pa man; walang bagay na maidadagdag, o anomang bagay na maaalis; at ginawa ng DIOS, upang ang tao ay matakot sa harap Niya.” – Ecclesiastes 3:14, Ang Biblia, Ang Banal na Kasulatan sa Wikang Tagalog.

Folly Tickling: Of Salmonic Decision, Poison Peddlers & Lousy College Teachers

Celebrity World Vol. 3 No. 151, June 27, 1994

On the cover: 18-year-old Aiko Melendez

In my column Folly Tickling: “Of Salmonic Decision, Poison Peddlers and Lousy College Teachers.”

 

 

 

“There used to be false prophets among GOD’s people, just as you will have some false teachers in your group. They will secretly teach things that are wrong – the teachings that will cause people to be lost. They will even refuse to accept the Master, Jesus, who bought their freedom. So they will bring quick ruin on themselves.” – 2 Peter 2:1, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Kadyot Pakalikot ni Estong Payatot: "K" Para sa Kamangmangan

The Daily Sun Vol. 1 Nos. 87 & 88, Hunyo 27 & 28, 2013

Tampok sa magkasunod na isyu ng The Daily Sun ang aking tudling (editorial) na Kadyot Pakalikot ni Estong Payatot, na pinamagatang “K Para sa Kamangmangan,” at tumalakay sa baluktot na programang pang-edukasyon na K-12.

“Ang ituwid ang baluktot ay hindi magagawa,

Hindi rin naman mabibilang ang sadyang wala!”

          – Ecclesiastes 1:15, Banal na Kasulatan

          (Isang kathang pagliliwat)

Math O'Logics: Asians are Better in Math

MOD Filipina Vol. 24 No. 1086, June 26, 1992

On the cover: Abbygale Arenas, 1992 Supermodel of the World-Philippines

In Math-O’Logics, “Asians are Better in Math” and the use of the Number Line in “Math for Parents.”

“Plan carefully and you will have plenty; if you act too quickly, you will never have enough.” – Proverbs 21:5, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Love and Romance According to Jose Rizal

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 20 No. 8, June 25, 1996
On the cover: A rare occasion where Regine Velasquez and Kuh Ledesma
are together in a cover page.
Note: A typographical error on the date makes this magazine “valuable” for collectors.

Although published six days after the 35th anniversary of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal’s day of birth, it is always very interesting to recall his love and romances.

“Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these GOD will bring you into judgment. Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh, for childhood and youth are vanity.” – The Book of Ecclesiastes 11:9-10.

Humor & Rage: Here Comes the Flood

Men’s World Vol. 1 No. 13, June 25, 1990
On the front cover: Former Manila Mayor Gemiliano C. Lopez Jr
On the back cover: A 1989 caricature drawing of the All-Filipino PBA players
done by Larry Mallari for the Kaypee rubber shoes.

The second issue of my semi-editorial column Humor & Rage subtitled “Here Comes the Flood.”

“LORD, You are loyal to those who are loyal, and You are good to those who are good. You are pure to those who are pure, but You are against those who are bad. You save the humble, but You bring down those who are proud.” – Psalms 18:25-27, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

The Two Endearing Loves of Dr. Jose Rizal



Mr. & Ms. Vol. 21 Nos. 9 & 10 (June 24 and July 1, 1997)
On the covers: Rosanna Roces (left), and James Coronel and Geneva Cruz (right)

I have written several articles on the perennial problem of the Philippines – floods. This one, “Here Come the Floods” (published in two parts), I wrote 20 years ago. Imagine, up to now, the problem still has no solution on sight.

The adjoining article, pertinent to the occurrence of floods, is about a health problem that continually afflicts the Filipinos – “Leptospirosis.”

“The LORD watches a man’s ways, marking every course he takes. He who is wicked is caught in his own iniquities, held fast in the toils of his own sin; for want of discipline he will perish, wrapped in the shroud of his boundless folly.” – Proverbs 5:21-23, The Revised English Bible.

Celebrity World Vol. 5 No. 254, June 24, 1996
On the cover: Hans Montenegro and Pinky Amador

The romantic side of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, was featured in my article “The Two Endearing Love of Dr. Jose Rizal” (p. 8) for Celebrity World June 24, 1996 issue. For all of his romantic encounters, read “Love and Romance According to Jose Rizal” published in Mr. & Ms. June 25, 1996 issue (SEE succeeding post).

“Set me as a seal upon your heart,
As a seal upon your arm;
For love is as strong as death,
Jealousy as cruel as the grave;
Its flames are flames of fire,
A most vehement flame.”
          – The Song of Solomon 8:6, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

El Filibusterismo: Ang Walang Kamatayang Nobela ni Gat. Jose Rizal

Gintong Mariposa Family Magazine Taon 1 Blg. 16, Hunyo 23, 1992
On the cover: Ricardo Cepeda & Snooky Serna

Isang maikling artikulo tungkol sa “El Filibusterismo: Ang Walang Kamatayang Nobela ni Gat. Jose Rizal” para sa pag-alaala sa ating pambansang bayani.

Nasa isyu ring ito ng Gintong Mariposa ang isa pang sipi ng aking tudling (column) na “Kaalaman, Karunungan at Katotohanan” na isinulat ko sa ilalim ng penname na Newton Aresgala.

“Hangga’t maaari, makisama kayo nang mapayapa sa lahat ng tao.” – Ang Sulat ni Pablo sa Mga Taga-Roma 12:18, Magandang Balita Biblia, Tagalog Popular Version.

Wedding Movies to Watch

MOD Vol. 37 No. 1807, June 23 2006
On the cover: Karylle (full name Ana Karylle Padilla Tatlonghari)

Just a simple compilation of “Wedding Movies to Watch” with a brief description.

“It is hard to find a good wife, because she is worth more than rubies. Her husband trusts her completely. With her, he has everything he needs.” – Proverbs 31-10-11, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

The Rainbow and the Colorful Facts



Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 4 No. 25, June 22, 1989

On the front cover: Gem Padilla and Lemuel Titus Manalo

On the back cover: Eddie Gutierrez and his twin sons Richard and Raymond

for the Nestle Twin Milk and Soya Drink print ad.

A compilation of information about the rainbow and the symbolisms that each of its color represents.

“I am putting my bow in the clouds. It will be the sign of my covenant with the world. Whenever I cover the sky with clouds and the rainbow appears, I will remember my promise to you and to all the animals that a flood will never again destroy all living beings.” – Genesis 9:13-15, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Aging Naturally: Healthy Tips to Face the Aging Process

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 28 No. 9, June 22, 2004
On the cover: Tobey Maguire (as Spider-Man) and Kirsten Dunst (as Mary Jane Watson)

Ah, this is what many people want to know: The how-to’s of “Aging..... Naturally” enumerating some “Healthy Tips to Face the Aging Process.”

“The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our GOD. They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be fresh and flourishing, to declare that the LORD is upright; He is my (our) rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.” – The Book of Psalms 92:12-15, Holy Bible, The New King James Version

The Untold Story of Karl Marx

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 5 No. 25, June 21, 1990

On the cover: Marian Espiritu and Paul de Jesus

“The Untold Story of Karl Marx” (pp. 34 & 37) is a research-intensive article about his life, struggle and philosophy. I also brought up the issue that Marx espoused Christian virtues, contrary to what the Catholic Church is branding him, an anti-Christ. That his philosophy attacks not Christianity but the ineptness, inequality, injustice, subjugation, and double standard of morality within the church and the religion of the Aristocrats.

“For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her (Babylon’s) fornication, the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth have become rich through the abundance of her luxury.... Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues, For her sins have reached to heaven, and GOD has remembered her iniquities.” – The Revelation 18:3-5, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

The Anime Watcher

TV Star Guide (later Atlas TV Guide) Vol. 1 No. 6, June 2000

On the cover: Tom Cruise for the film Mission Impossible II

The “Anime Watcher” is a review and survey write-up regarding the different anime and animated series being shown in Philippine free TV (March-April 2000).

“Fill us each morning with Your constant love, so that we may sing and be glad all our life..... LORD our God, may Your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do!” – Psalms 90:14 & 17, The Good News Bible in Today English Version.

Math-O'Logics: The Importance of Mathematics

MOD Filipina Vol. 24 No. 1085, June 19, 1992

On the cover: 19-year-old Angelita Grace “Angel” Aquino

On Math-O’Logics, the reiteration of “The Importance of Mathematics” and the continuation of “Math for Parents” series.

Also in this MOD Filipina June 19, 1992 issue is a sampling of “For the Record,” another column (on General Knowledge and Trivia) that I pioneered.

 

 

“Children, obey your parents; for it is only right that you should..... Fathers, do not goad your children to resentment, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the LORD.” – The Letter of Paul to the Ephesians 6:1 & 4, The Revised English Bible.

Venus in Transit

MOD Girl June 18 & 23, 2004 issues

On the covers: Cyryl Rejuso (left) and Sandara Park (right)

I was fortunate enough to see the rare and spectacular event known as “Venus in Transit” on June 8, 2004, though just for a very short while because of the cloudy weather. I wrote an article about it for MOD, but it was featured in MOD Girl, albeit in a very girly pink background (Part I, June 18 and Part II, June 23, 2004). It’s quite nice though. Come to think of it, it's Venus, the planet name after the Roman goddess of love, sex and beauty.

“If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?” – The Gospel According to John 3:12, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Humore & Rage: Brownouts

Men’s World Vol. 1 No. 12, June 18, 1990
On the cover: Former President Diosdado Macapagal

The first of the Humor & Rage semi-editorial column I wrote for Men’s World in mid-1990, subtitled “Brownouts” as was the prevailing news subject of the time. This type of write-up is something I learned from Mr. Teodoro “Ka Doroy” Valencia. I like writing something like this, which is informative, thought-provoking, but with a kick on the side, and I have Mrs. Ernestina “Ernie” Evora-Sioco to thank for giving me the opportunity. She was the one who encouraged me to write it. As it turned out, Mrs. Sioco told me later that I was “highly recommended,” but she declined to tell me by who. It was such an unforgetable memory.

“The quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish ruler. Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much good.” – Ecclesiastes 9:17-18, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Kadyot Pakalikot ni Estong Payatot: Hayop na Buhay

The Daily Sun Vol. 1 No. 80, Hunyo 18, 2013

Tampok sa pabalat ang headline na “Contact Numbers ni P-Noy Na-Hack!”

na isinulat ni Kristopher Loyola.

Ito ang unang pagkakataon na ang isang editorial na isinulat ko ay nailimbag sa isang pahayagan, The Daily Sun (Hunyo 18, 2013), bagama’t ako ay nakapagsulat na bilang “ghostwriter” ng ilang editorials noon pa mang ako ay nasa 5th year college sa pamamatnugot ng dalawang batikang mamamahayag na sina Alejandro “Tito Anding” R. Roces at Ginoong Louie Beltran. Nakapagsulat na rin ako ng semi-editorial column sa Men’s World na may pamagat na Humor & Rage (Tignan ang susunod na post).

Ang Kadyot Pakalikot ni Estong Payatot ay naisip kong isang nakatutuwang pamagat na nakatatawag pansin rin sa mga mambabasa, bukod sa ako rin naman ay may kapayatan. Maituturing na ang “kadyot pakalikot” ay isang pariralang may “double meaning,” manapa’y ang isang pahiwatig ay seksuwal ang dating. Sa higit na malalim na hiwatig, ang nais kong ipakahulugan dito ay “punang malalim at humahalukay.” Para sa unang kadyot, pinuna ko ang mga “kahayupan” ng paligid at pagkakataon.

“May tatlong bagay na maganda sa kanilang lakad, oo, apat na mainam sa lakad: Ang leon na pinakamatapang sa mga hayop, at hindi humihiwalay ng dahil sa kanino man; ang asong matulin; ang kambing na lalake rin naman; at ang hari na hindi malalabanan.” – Mga Kawikaan 30:29-31, Ang Banal na Kasulatan sa Wikang Tagalog.

Collecting Coins

MOD Vol. 26 No. 1189, June 17, 1994

On the cover: Miss Universe 1994 Second Runner-up, Minorka Mercado of Venezuela

A brief article turned 2-page spread, which featured some coins from my collection.

My poem “Man With the Plow” was also published in this MOD June 17, 1994 issue.

MAN WITH THE PLOW

There can be no greater work

Than to serve the fertile lands;
To offer man and his brothers
The fruits – gifts to the callous hands.

There’s no shade under the heat

Nor comfort to the soiled feet.
Yet the wind is merciful;
The springwater tastes so sweet.

Obedient is the black servant,
Endeavoring for a purpose.
Enduring and noble is the tiller,
A worker without repose.

Hardened are the palms,
Endowed with honor and experience.
Scorched is the skin, darkened,
Brown like the soil, hue of reverence.

For every drop of blood and sweat
That falls to the arid ground,
Grains to the future infants,
Sacrifice repaid unbound.

The grains of green are sprouting,

Golden they shall in a week.
Rewards blest with blood,
A task so great, yet so meek.

A determined worker

Who asks but a humble tomorrow.
An awesome task, a simple dream
Of the man with the plow.

Indeed, there are many great heroes

From simple birth or royal spoil.
Yet none more noble and grand
Than the tillers of the soil.

(Slightly altered from the published verses.)

 

“Everyone who lives ought to be wise; it is as good as receiving an inheritance and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe – this is the advantage of knowledge.” Ecclesiastes 7:11-12, The Good News Bible in Today English Version.

Good Wine, Good Life

MOD Vol. 37 No. 1806, June 16, 2006

On the cover: Richard Gomez and daughter Juliana.

An assigned write-up, “Good Wine, Good Life” (pp. 38-39), is about the health benefits of drinking wine, in moderation of course.

Also in this MOD Father’s Day issue is another article, “Following Daddy’s Path” (p. 55), which is about father-daughter celebrities.

“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” – The Second Book of Moses Called Exodus 20:12, Holy Bible, New King James Version. (This is GOD’s Fifth Commandment, found also in Deuteronomy 5:16).

Three Crossword Puzzles About Movies & Television

TV Star Guide Vol. 3 No. 30 (June 2002), Vol. 5 No. 54 (June 2004),

and Vol. 6 No. 6 (June 2005)

On the covers: (From left to right) Fidel Castro (played by Victor Huggo Martin),
Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire), and Batman (Christian Bale)

Three issues of Celebrity crossword puzzles. If you a movie and television buff, try them.

“Love the LORD your God and always obey all His laws..... Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you are resting and when you are working.” – Deuteronomy 11:1 & 19, The Good News Bible in Today English Version.