Here Comes the Flood: Still No Solution in Sight

Money Asia Vol. 3 No. 31, September 28, 1998

On the cover: An illustrative caricature of then President Joseph "Erap" Estrada and Lucio Tan,
on the Philippine Airline closure

This article, “Here Comes the Flood: Still No Solution in Sight,” has also been re-published a number of times. The reason is for emphasis, precisely as the title signifies.

“... As for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD, in the acceptable time; O GOD, in the multitude of Your mercy, hear me in the truth of Your salvation. Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink; let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters. Let not the floodwaters overflow me, nor let the deep swallow me up; and let not the pit shut its mouth on me.” – The Book of Psalms 69:13-15, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

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.

Leptospirosis: There's Something Lurking in the Flood

MOD Vol. 31 No. 1445, June 4, 1999

On the cover: Miriam Quiambao, Miss Universe 1999 First Runner-Up

One of our neighbors nearly died of this disease. It prompted me to write this article.

“Turn to the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who obey His commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the LORD. Perhaps you will escape punishment on the day when the LORD shows His anger.” – The Book of Zephaniah 2:3, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Fiesta, Faulty Weather & Flood in 3 May 21 issues of MOD

MOD Vol. 36 No. 1701, May 21, 2004
On the cover: Donita Rose

Looking for fiestas, and wondering “Where to Go This Merry Month of May?” Read my article on MOD May 21, 2004 issue. A longer and much earlier version of this article, “Festive Fiesta” is published in Mr. & Ms. May 19, 1998 issue.

MOD Vol. 31 No. 1443, May 21, 1999
On the cover: Vanessa del Bianco

“Rain During Summer?” It’s happening now, it happened before. “What’s Happening with the Weather?” Read my MOD Special Report article that I wrote 18 years ago.

MOD Vol. 25 No. 1133, May 21, 1993
On the cover: Maria Cristina Soledad “Happy” L. Robles

An almost perennial annual problem in the Philippines – “Flood!” Read the article I wrote for MOD Special Feature 24 years ago.

“The LORD is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in Him. But He will sweep away His enemies in an overwhelming flood. He will pursue His foes into the darkness of night.” Nahum 1:7-8, Holy Bible, New Living Translation.