Different Kinds of Fear

Celebrity World Vol. 5 No. 264, September 30, 1996

On the cover: Happy and Soen Ongpauco

(Daughters of restaurateur Rod Ongpauco and actress Liberty Ilagan)

This is for the trivia collectors and aficionados, a list of the “Different Kinds of Fear.”

“For GOD has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Sexopedia: Erotica vs. Pornography

People’s Balita Taon 17 Blg. 152, September 29, 2010

Nasa bungad-pahina ang headline na “Libong Pasahero ng MRT Stranded!”

na isinulat ni Jun Bellosillo

Sa Sexopedia, Pinoy Edition, ang paghahambing na “Erotica vs. Prnography.”

“Kaya’t dapat nang mawala sa inyo ang mga pagnanasang makalaman, ang pakikiapid, kahalayan, mahalay na simbuyo ng damdamin, masasamang nasa, at ang kasakiman  na isang uri ng pagsamba sa diyus-diyosan.” – Ang Sulat ni Pablo sa mga Taga-Colosas 3:5, Magandang Balita Biblia, Tagalog Popular Version.

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.

Game Shows at the Time When There's Nothing Better to Watch

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 104, September 2008

On the cover: The Pussycat Dolls,

Tiffanie Anderson, Nicole Cordova, Natalie Mejia and Chrystina Sayers

This article, “What’s With Today’s Game Shows?” was written during a period where there was nothing good to watch on the country’s free TV channels except perhaps the game shows. I would venture to think that this article was instrumental in bringing back the local Who Wants to be a Millionaire (WWTBAM) show.

Also in this TV Star Guide September 2008 issue is a TV movie review on Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, which shows “The Dark Side of American History.”

“He uncovers deep things out of darkness, and brings the shadow of death to light.” – The Book of Job 12:22, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Lahar!

MOD Filipina Vol. 24 No. 1047, September 27, 1991
On the cover: Candice Robyn P. Corral

The term, “Lahar,” became the daily topic of discussion as an aftermath of the Mt. Pinatubo’s eruption. It became the scourge of Central Luzon, when it overran the provinces of Zambales, Pampanga and Tarlac, especially when the government then was inept to the suffering of the people and only busy itself in vindictive politics.

On Math-O’Logics, more about the circular constant pi, the early formulas devised by different great mathematicians to calculate its value.

“You say, ‘We have made a treaty with death and signed a pact with Sheol: when the raging flood sweeps by, it will not touch us; for we have taken refuge in lies and sheltered behind falsehood.....’ I (GOD) shall use justice as a plumb-line and righteousness as a plummet. Then hail will sweep away your refuge of lies and floodwaters carry away your shelter.” – The Book of the Prophet Isaiah 28:15 & 17, The Revised English Bible.

Crossword Puzzles About Movies,Television & Celebrities



TV Star Guide Vol. 5 No. 57, September 2004 and Vol. 6 No. 69, September 2005
On the covers: Dylan McDermott and Julianna Marguiles (left) and
Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross and Eva Longoria (right)

Two crossword puzzles about movies and television, and the celebrities.

“A wise person will listen and take in more instruction and a man of understanding is the one who acquires skilful direction, to understand a proverb and a puzzling saying, the words of wise persons and their riddles.” – Proverbs 1:5-6, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

An Education on Philippine Endangered Species Part IV (Cries from the Wild)

Celebrity World Vol. 4 No. 215, September 25, 1995
On the cover: Rita Avila with Keanu Reeves (inset)

Part IV of my 1995 Science and Technology Award-winning 9-part special feature “An Education on Philippine Endangered Species” subtitled “Cries from the Wild.”

Part I – “Paradise Lost, Can it be Regained?” (September 4, 1995)

Part II – “Biodiversity in an Hourglass” (September 11)
Part III – “When Trees Fall to the Ground” (September 18)
Part IV – “Cries from the Wild” (September 24)
Part V – “Saga of the Reptilian Kind” (October 2)
Part VI – “Wonders from Deep and Shallow Waters” (October 9)
Part VII – “Saving Our Marine Forest and Wildlife” (October 16)
Part VIII – “The Deflowering of the Wild Flowers” (October 23)
Part IX – “On the Wings of Hope and Unity” (October 30)

“For to Me belongs every wild animal of the forest, the beasts upon a thousand mountains. I well know every winged creature of the mountains, and the animal throngs of the open field are with Me.” – Psalms 50:10-11, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Alam Mo Ba Ito: Bilangin Mo Nga!

People’s Balita Taon 17 Blg. 148, September 25, 2010
Nasa bungad-pahina ang headline na “Bangungot at Pagbangon kay Ondoy:
Pagbabalik-Tanaw sa Trahedya”
na isinulat ni Richard Kho

Sa Alam Mo Ba Ito? ang samu’t-sari tribiya na may kaugnayan sa bilang.

“Pagpalain ka nawa ng PANGINOON at ingatan ka: Paliwanagin nawa ng PANGINOON ang kaniyang mukha sa iyo, at mahabag sa iyo: Ilingap nawa ng PANGINOON ang kaniyang mukha sa iyo at bigyan ka ng kapayapaan.” – Ang Ikaapat na Aklat ni Moses na Karaniwang Pinanganganlang Mga Bilang 6:24-26, Ang Biblia, Ang Banal na Kasulatan sa Wikang Tagalog.

MOD's 101 Most Beautiful Women in the World (2006)

MOD, September 25, 2006 (32nd Anniversary Special)

On the cover: Gloria Diaz and her daughter Isabelle Diaz Daza

Different international magazines feature the so-called “top list” annually: FHM with the “100 Sexiest Women,” Maxim with the “Hot 100,” etc. And it sells! So, I thought of creating such a list – “101 Most Beautiful Women in the World” – for MOD magazine. It was not, however, promoted well and the magazine didn’t sustain its publication. Too bad. It was picked-up by another local magazine and they have been publishing it annually ever since. And yes, it really sells!

Here, in this MOD 32nd Anniversary Special, is my brainchild, the “101 Most Beautiful Women in the World” list. Plus a congruent list of the “32 Most Beautiful Filipinas.”

Also in this anniversary issue is an early article for the Holidays – “All You Want to See This Christmas” – which is another list, of brief info about Christmas films.

“You are the most beautiful of women..... My darling, you are like a mare among the king’s stallions. Your cheeks are beautiful with ornaments and your neck with jewels. We will make for you gold earrings with silver hooks.” – Song of Solomon 1:8-10, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

The Eastern Sarus Crane: Is the Philippine' Largest Bird Already Extinct?

MOD Vol. 36 No. 1719, September 24, 2004

On the cover: Angelika dela Cruz

I submitted this article (earlier published in Mr. & Ms. March 4, 1997 issue) to MOD hoping it will get published anew to reiterate the “question” and concern regarding the Philippine Sarus Crane.

“For man also does not know his time. Just like fishes that are being taken in an evil net, and like birds that are taken in a trap, so the sons of men themselves are being ensnared at a calamitous time, when it falls upon them suddenly.” – Ecclesiastes 9:12, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Three Legends of the Mooncake Festival

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 20 No. 21, September 24, 1996

On the cover: Jason Everly and Donna Cruz

This short article, “Three Legends of the Mooncake Festival,” was published two or three issues earlier. But hey, better early than late.

“In His days the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.” – The Book of Psalms 72:7, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Mushroom Moments

MOD September 2012
On the cover: Sarah Geronimo

This article, “Mushroom Moments” (pp. 44-47), I enjoyed writing. Well, because I like mushrooms. And because I dedicate this to someone I knew and got intimate with, believe it or not, just through texting. I gave her the pet name “Mushroom” for the simple reason that just like mushrooms she just popped up suddenly in my life; would suddenly vanished and popped up again, in my cellphone, that is.

Mushrooms

It neither came from a plant nor an animal;

Some are poisonous and others are medicinal;

Some may cause asthma attack, quite dangerous,

But others are edible and very delicious.

You may see one in a rotten tree bark,

Or in a forest ground glowing in the dark.

Those who fear them have fungaphobia,

But modern man wants them topping a pizza.

Buttons, toadstools, rat’s ears, fairy’s brooms.

What am I talking about? What else – mushrooms!



 

(This was written as an introduction poem, but was not included in the published article.)



Also in this MOD September 2012 issue is a short article about the “Sunset by the (Manila) Bay.”

 

The following last paragraph was part of the submitted article but was edited out:

An Interesting Note to Ponder

          When our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was executed by the Spaniards at Bagumbayan (which was near the shoreline of Manila Bay), he turned around from facing Manila Bay and look up to the east, to the rising sun. Yes, indeed, to the rising sun. Today, would it not be better to look at the Rizal Monument, in that same place, and see the sunrise at dawn rather than sitting on the baywalk and waiting to see the sunset at dusk?


 

 

“The GOD of gods, the LORD, speaks. He calls the earth from the rising to the setting sun..... Call to me in times of trouble. I will save you, and you will honor Me.” – Psalms 50:1 & 15, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

 

 

Alam Mo Ba Ito: Ang Pawikan

Dalawang magkasunod na isyu ng People’s Balita Taon 17 Blg. 145 at 146

(September 21 & 22, 2010)

Tampok “Ang Pawikan” sa dalawang magkasunod na lathala ng trivia column ko na Alam Mo Ba Ito?

“Sa pananampalataya ay natatalastas natin na ang sanglibutan ay natatag sa pamamagitan ng salita ng DIOS, ano pa’t ang nakikita ay hindi ginawa sa mga bagay na nakikita.” – Ang Sulat sa mga Hebreo 11:3, Ang Biblia, Ang Banal na Kasulatan sa Wikang Tagalog.

Dengue Fever: Facing an Impending Epidemic



Health News Vol. 2 No. 91, September 21, 1998
On the cover story: “Dengue Fever: Facing an Impending Epidemic”

Another write-up about the “Dengue Fever” made it to the cover story of Health News September 21, 1998 issue.

“Anyone who is having troubles should pray..... And the prayer that is said with faith will make the sick person well; the LORD will heal that person.....” – James 5:13 & 15, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Sexopedia: Iba Sila sa Amerika

People’s Balita Taon 17 Blg. 144, September 20, 2010

Nasa bungad-pahina ang headline na “P-Noy Walang Tiwala kay Binay?”

na isinulat ni Daris Jose

Ang Kolum na Sexopedia, Pinoy Edition na may issue title na “Iba Sila sa Amerika” at naglalaman ng mga samu’t-saring sex trivia tungkol sa mga kakatwang batas at kagawian sa Amerika.

“Ang malilikot na mata ay lagi sa kaguluhan, at ang bibig na maluwang, hahantong sa kapahamakan.” – Mga Kawikaan 10:10, Magandang Balita Biblia, Tagalog Popular Version.

Gags Full of Laughter

Atlas TV Guide Vol. 10 No. 129, September 2010
On the cover: Ellen DeGeneres

An assigned article about the different gag shows in Philippine free TV in 2010.

“Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us, whereof we are glad.” – The Book of Psalms 126:2-3, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

An Education on Philippine Endangered Species Part III (When Trees Fall to the Ground)

Celebrity World Vol. 4 No. 214, September 18, 1995
On the cover: Jenny Concepcion and Daughter Chloe

Part III of my 1995 Science and Technology Award-winning 9-part special feature “An Education on Philippine Endangered Species” subtitled “When Trees Fall to the Ground.”

Part I – “Paradise Lost, Can it be Regained?” (September 4, 1995)

Part II – “Biodiversity in an Hourglass” (September 11)
Part III – “When Trees Fall to the Ground” (September 18)
Part IV – “Cries from the Wild” (September 24)
Part V – “Saga of the Reptilian Kind” (October 2)
Part VI – “Wonders from Deep and Shallow Waters” (October 9)
Part VII – “Saving Our Marine Forest and Wildlife” (October 16)
Part VIII – “The Deflowering of the Wild Flowers” (October 23)
Part IX – “On the Wings of Hope and Unity” (October 30)

“One is notorious in being like him that brings up axes on high against the thicket of trees.... They have thrust Your sanctuary into the fire itself..... Take a look at the covenant, for the dark places of the earth have become full of the abodes of violence.... Do arise, O GOD, do conduct Your own case at law. Remember Your reproach from the senseless one all day long.” – Psalms 74:5, 7, 20 and 22, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Shifting Lands from the Bosom of the Ocean

MOD Vol. 37 No. 1818, September 18, 2006
On the cover: Jenivev “Nene” Santillan Tamayo

A brief seismic history of the Philippines, with sidebars on earthquake and tsunami.

SEE also MOD magazine's three-part special report, The Philippines Land of Earthquakes and Volcanoes (October 4, 2017 post).

Also in this MOD September 18, 2006 issue is my articles on the Starliners section of MOD featuring Evangeline Lilly and some news on other Hollywood celebrities. On the Movies section are synopses of three award-winning war films.

“GOD’s sanctuary in heaven was opened, and within His sanctuary was seen the Ark of the Covenant. There came flashes of lightning and peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a violent hailstorm.

Fish Kill at Laguna de Bay

MOD Vol. 26 No. 1150, September 17, 1993

On the cover: Maria Sarah P. Bequilla

The incidences of “Fish Kill” in the Philippines have become alarmingly frequent. This article in particularly is about what happened in Laguna de Bay on August 1993.

“For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning.” – The Second Epistle of Peter 2:20, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Can Animals Think

Family Today Vol. 2 No. 2, September 16-30, 1999
On the cover: Siblings Cheska and Patrick Garcia

 

This is probably the only time that my article was bylined “Ernest Lawagan.” Probably just a “typo” on the part of the editors. They also made some editing such that instead of the animals knowing “math and the sciences,” they made it an article about animals having “the ability to think.”

“Wolves and lambs will eat together in peace. Lions will eat hay like oxen, and a snake on the ground will not hurt anyone. They will not hurt or destroy each other on all my holy mountain, says the LORD.” – Isaiah 65:25, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Sapphires for September

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 27 No. 22, September 16, 2003

On the cover: Brad Pitt

A very short article about the sapphire, the birthstone September. SEE also “Facts and Tips on Birthstones” on the July 5, 2017 post.

“..... and they saw the GOD of Israel. Beneath His feet was what looked like a pavement of sapphire, as blue as the sky.” – Exodus 24:10, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: 15 Blitz Problems and Their Solutions



MOD Filipina 15th Anniversary Special (September 1989)
and MOD Filipina Vol. 22 No.941, September 15, 1989
On the covers: Armi Rose Reyes Santiago (15th Anniversary Girl)
and Maria Luz Azcona Garcia (September 15, 1989 issue)

15 Math problems and their solutions in Math-O’Logics, to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of MOD. What a way to go!

“You (the Lord Jesus Christ) have shown me the paths that lead to life, and Your presence will fill me with joy.” – The Acts of the Apostles 2:28, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.