December 31



DECEMBER 31

Prime Weekly Editions Vol. 2 No. 46, December 31, 1987

On the Cover: Janice Veluz Gonzalez

 

Disyembre 31 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Disyembre 31, 1844, ang sistema ng kalendaryo sa Pilipinas ay isinaayos at iniayon sa pandaigdigang umiiral na kalendaryo. Sa pamamagitan ng proklamasyon ni Spanish Governor-General Narciso Claveria, ang Disyembre 31, 1844, Martes, ay ginawang Enero 1, 1845, Miyerkules.

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SULYAP SA NAKARAAN


Tampok sa ikaapat na labas ng Pantastik Komiks (Disyembre 31, 1950)
ang ilustrasyon ni Alfredo Alcala.

Personalities and celebrities born on December 31:

1880 – Hermenegildo Cruz, labor leader, writer and government official – in Binondo, Manila (d. March 21, 1943).

1943 – Leovigildo Briones Banaag, lawyer and congressman – in Butuan City (d. January 6, 2011).

1945 – Liwayway Vinzons-Chato, politician – in Camarines Norte.

1952 – Benjamin Mendoza Bitanga, businessman-entrepreneur and investment banker – in Manila.

1959 – Alfie Anido (full name Alfonso Serrano Anido), actor and commercial model (d. December 30, 1981).

Alfie Anido
on the cover of TV Times (April 19-25, 1981)



 

1971 – Marcus Antonius Corpuz Adoro, composer, musician and guitarist.

1986 – Mike Tan (full name Jan Michael Silverio Tan), actor, dancer and model – in Angono, Rizal.

THE YEAR OF THE YUPPIE

Illustration by Garretson “Garry” Beekman Trudeau
of the concept of “young urban professional”
popularly coined the “Yuppie,”
on the cover of Newsweek (December 31, 1984).

          During the 1980s and 1990s, a new word, “Yuppie,” became popular, which is the shortened form to mean a “young urban professional.” Joseph Epstein is said to have coined the term in 1982, although the word “yuppie” itself was already published in the magazine Chicago as early as May 1980 through an article written by Dan Rottenberg. The year 1984 was declared by Newsweek as “The Year of the Yuppie” (SEE attached cover page).











 

Picture Trivia

Marilyn Chambers on the covers of
Genesis (December 1977 and December 1979)

          One of the most popular porn stars of the 1970s is Marilyn Chambers (real name Marilyn Ann Briggs). Do you know that Chambers also appeared in legitimate mainstream films? Among them, The Owl and the Pussycat (1970, where she used the screen name Evelyn Long), Together (1971, where she starred using her real name), and sa Rabid (1977, as Marilyn Chambers under the direction of David Cronenberg). Chambers also sang and recorded a disco single, Benihana (1976), the original copies of which are now considered collector’s items.

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WIKApedia

          Alam niyo ba kung ano ang ibig sabihin ng “Manigo” sa pagbating “Manigong Bagong Taon?” Ayon sa Bagong Diksiyunaryong Pilipino-Pilipino ni Julio F. Silverio, ang “manigo” ay isang pang-uri na may katumbas na kahulugang “maunlad,” “mapalad,” “paborable,” at “buwena-mano.” Kung hihimayin, ang “ma” ay isang unlaping nagbabadya ng katangian sa salitang-ugat na “nigo,” na ang katumbas na kahulugan ay “mabuting kapalaran.”

          Kaya ang pagbating “MANIGONG BAGONG TAON!” ay pagsasaad na “nawa’y tamuhin ng binabati ang isang “mabuting kapalaran sa bagong taon.”

November 20



NOVEMBER 20

Aliwan Komiks Taon 22 Blg. 847, Nobyembre 20, 1983

Tampok sa taklob-pahina ang kuwentong “Aram” nina Joe Lad Santos at Al Cabral

Nobyembre 20 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Nobyembre 20, 1645, ang Colegio de Santo Tomas ay itinaas ng antas ni Pope Innocent X (1574-1655) at naging Pamantasan ng Santo Tomas (University of Santo Tomas).

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SULYAP SA NAKARAAN

Taklob-pahina ng dalawang komiks na inilimbag ng Ace Publication:

Sa Pilipino Komiks Blg. 195, Nobyembre 20, 1954, ang “Tres Ojos” na iginuhit ni Alfredo Alcala,

at sa Espesyal Komiks Blg. 238, Nobyembre 20, 1961, ang “Nawaglit na Langit” na iginuhit ni Fred Carillo.

Personalities and celebrities born on November 20:

1878 – Anacleto Diaz, fiscal and jurist – in Aringay, La Union (d. February 10, 1945).

1903 – Dionisio “Chito” Calvo, basketball player, swimmer and head coach – in Manila (d. December 9, 1977)

1915 – Felix Valencia Makasiar, 14th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (July 25, 1985 – November 19, 1985) – in Siaton, Negros Oriental (d. February 19, 1992).

1953 – Bembol Roco (full name Rafael Roco Jr), award-winning actor – in Quezon City.

 



The mutant superheroes X-Men
and their original costumes
on the cover of Marvel Comics
Professor Xavier and the X-Men No.1
(November 1995).

Picture Trivia

          The original X-Men conceptualized by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby was composed only of six members: Professor Charles Francis Xavier (who formed the group), Scott Summers (a.k.a. Cyclops), Jean Grey (Marvel Girl), Warren Kenneth Worthington III (Angel), Robert Louis “Bobby” Drake (Iceman), at Henry Philip “Hank” McCoy (Beast). Their first adversary was Erik Magnus Lehnsherr a.k.a. Magneto. The X-Men characters Wolverine, Rogue, Storm, et. al., were later added into the group.

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November 16



NOVEMBER 16

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 28 No. 29, November 16, 2004
On the Cover: The Incredibles with Judy Ann Santos as Krystala (inset)

Nobyembre 16 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Nobyembre 16, 1904, ang Yguahat Penal Settlement (na nang lumaon ay tinawag na Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm) ay itinatag ng Philippine Commission sa Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Ang Amerikanong si K. J. Shields and kauna-unahan nitong tagapamahala.

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Personalities and celebrities born on November 16:

1890 – Elpidio Quirino, second President of the Republic of the Philippines (1948-1953) – in Vigan, Ilocos Sur (d. February 29, 1956).

1934 – Isagani M. Yambot, journalist and newspaper publisher – in Tagbilaran City, Bohol (d. March 2, 2012).

1943 – Pedro Adigue Jr. world champion boxer – in Bontod, Palanas, Masbate.

1950 – Manuel “Way Kurat” E. Zamora, agriculturist, farmer and politician – in Compostela Valley.

1982 – Nonito Donaire, Filipino champion professional boxer known as “The Filipino Flash” – in Talibon, Bohol.



Ang “Tsimosang Pipi” ni Antonio S. Velasquez,
tampok sa taklob-pahina ng Hiwaga Komiks
Blg. 134 (Nobyember 16, 1955)
na iginuhit ni Alfredo Alcala.

Ang “Tsismosang Pipi”

          Masasabing isang kakaibang kuwento ang “Tsismosang Pipi,” dahil sa pamagat pa lamang ay malilito na ang isipan ng makakarinig. Unang lumabas ang nobelang komiks na ito noong Nobyembre 16, 1955 sa mga pahina ng Hiwaga Komiks. Ito ay isinulat ni A. S. Vel (buong pangalan Antonio S. Velasquez) at iginuhit ni Alfredo “Fred” Alcala at (sa ibang pagkakataon) ni Teny Henson.

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Anthony Geary (as Luke Spencer),
Genie Francis (Laura Webber), and
Elizabeth Taylor (guest character Helena Cessadine)
for the television soap opera General Hospital,
on the cover of People Weekly (November 16, 1981).

Picture Trivia

          The television series General Hospital, which started on April 1, 1963, is considered as the “longest running soap opera” in the United States. The husband and wife team of Frank and Doris Hursley conceptualized the soap opera that revolved around the events and circumstances inside a “general hospital.” Hence, the title.
          Do you know that renowned actress Elizabeth Taylor is an avid fan of General Hospital? For this, she appeared in one episode of the soap opera. This was on the November 17, 1981 episode during the wedding of Luke Spencer (played by Anthony Geary) and Laura Webber (Genie Francis). In the wedding, the guest character Helena Cessadine (Elizabeth Taylor) gave a curse. It was recorded as the “most-watched event in daytime soap opera history.”

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November 3



NOVEMBER 3

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 3 No. 44, November 3, 1988
On the Cover: Precious Bernadette Tongko

 

Ang Bannawag (November 2, 2005),
tampok sa taklob-pahina ang
Ika-75 anibersaryo ng pagkatatag ng magasin

UNANG LABAS

Ang Bannawag ang pinaka-popular na babasahing magasin ng mga Ilokano. Inilimbag ito ng Liwayway Publishing at unang lumabas noong Nobyembre 3, 1930. Tumigil ito pansamantala nang sumiklab ang World War II at nagbukas muli noong 1945 matapos ang digmaan.

Nobyembre 3 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Nobyembre 3, 1762, isang paghihimagsik ang sinimulan ni Juan de la Cruz Palaris sa Binalatongan (ngayon ay San Carlos City), Pangasinan, laban sa pamahalaang ng mananakop na mga Kastila.

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          Nagpatala si Gat Jose Rizal upang mag-aral sa Universidad Central de Madrid noong Nobyembre 3, 1882. Dalawang kurso ang sabay niyang kinuha – Medisina at Pilosopiya.

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SULYAP SA NAKARAAN

Tampok sa taklob-pahina ng Tagalog Klasiks Blg. 61, na may petsang Nobyembre 3, 1951,
ang kuwentong “Ang Kuba sa Kampo Santo” na iginuhit ni Alfredo Alcala.

 

Personalities and celebrities born on November 3:

1953 – Vilma Santos-Recto (birth name Maria Rosa Vilma Tuazon Santos), actress, singer, product endorser  and politician – in Bamban, Tarlac.

Vilma Santos, the “Star for All Seasons”
on the covers of Sixteen (July 9, 1970), Liwayway (November 9, 1970),  Kislap (Marsh 22, 1973),
Giant Komiks-Magasin (October 8, 1973), Bulaklak at Paruparo (August 21, 1974),
Aliwan Komiks Magasin (December 19, 1974), Weekly Mars Ravelo (July 1, 1978),
Love Story Illustrated Weekly (January 31, 1983), Focus Philippines (October 20, 1984)
Good Housekeeping Philippines (May 2008) 10th Anniversary issue

 

1977 – Mcoy Fundales (full name Marco dela Rosa Fundales), singer-songwriter – in Baliwag, Bulacan.

1981 – Mark Cardona (full name Mark Reynan Mikesell Cardona), basketball player known as “Captain Hook” – in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.



1986 – Jasmine Trias, Hawaii-born Filipino-American singer and American Idol (Season 3) third placer – in Honolulu, Hawaii.



Jasmine Trias
on the cover of Star Horoscope (June 2004).
 




Astronaut Buzz Lightyear and cowboy Woody
of the animated film Toy Story,
on the cover of Entertainment Weekly
(November 3, 1995).

Picture Trivia

          The animation film Toy Story (1995) was made by Pixar Animation Studios under the direction of John Lasseter. It is the first feature length animated film and first film made by Pixar. Steve Jobs was the executive producer.                        o     O     o
 

October 25



OCTOBER 25

People Weekly October 25, 1999

On the Cover: Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment (for the film Sixth Sense)

UNANG LABAS

Ang kuwentong “Basiliong Tagpi”
na isinulat ni Conde del Pierre at
iginuhit ni Alfredo Alcala tampok sa
taklob-pahina ng unang isyu ng
Pantastik Komiks (Oktubre 25, 1950).

Ang unang isyu ng Pantastik Komiks ay lumabas noong Oktubre 25, 1950. Ang babasahing komiks na ito na inilimbag ng All Star Publishing na pinatnugutan ng may-aring si Ben Cabailo Jr ay ang pang-siyam na lumabas sa sirkulasyon sa Pilipinas. Tampok sa unang labas ang mga sumusunod na kuwento: “Basiliong Tagpi” na isinulat ni Conde del Pierre at iginuhit ni Alfredo Alcala (na tampok sa unang taklob-pahina ng komiks), “Agimat” na isinulat ni Cresencio Clemente at iginuhit ni Tony de Zuñiga, “Anino ng Kalansay” na isinulat ni Cecilio Pamintuan at iginuhit ni Alfredo Alcala, “Dalawang Daigdig” na isinulat ni Hector Arcangel at iginuhit ni Noly Panaligan, “Basag na Salamin” ni Nestor Redondo, “Damit ng Tulisan” ni Noly Panaligan, “Sibat Man” ni Jul Calixto, “Si Peles Kamatis” ni Mike Medina, at “Taksil na Bayani” ni Alfredo Alcala.

Oktubre 25 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Oktubre 25, 1944, sa Battle of Leyte Gulf, sinagupa ng American Third Fleet ang Japanese Northern Naval Force sa may baybayin ng Cape Engano kung saan napalubog ng hukbong pandagat ng mga Amerikano ang maraming barkong pandigma ng mga Hapon.

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GLIMPSE FROM THE PAST

California-born French-Mexican actress Yvette Mimieux,
on the cover of Life (October 25, 1963).

Personalities and celebrities born on October 25:

1828 – Crisanto Mendoza de los Reyes, farmer, lawyer and patriot – in Quiapo, Manila (d. July 4, 1895).

1924 – Henry Sy (Sy Zhicheng), Chinese-Filipino entrepreneur, businessman and founder of the SM group of companies – in Xiamen, China.

1955 – Lito Lapid (full name Manuel Mercado Lapid), actor, stuntman, politician and senator – in Porac, Pampanga.

1963 – Grace Padaca (full name Gracia Cielo Magno Padaca), radio commentator, politician and government official – in Isabela.

 

Kiefer Sutherland (for the television series 24),
on the cover of Entertainment Weekly
(October 25, 2002).

Picture Trivia

          Do you know the full name of England-born Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland? The full name written on his birth certificate is Kiefer William Frederick Dempsey George Rufus Sutherland. He is known for his role as Jack Bauer in the Fox television series 24, where he won the Emmy, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild at Satellite awards.

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October 14






OCTOBER 14

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 893, October 14, 1988
On the Cover: Miss Asia-Pacific Quest contestant Ching Mei-tsai

Oktubre 14 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Oktubre 14, 1943, nagsimula ang Ikalawang Philippine Republic sa ilalim ng Japanese Occupation kung saan si Jose P. Laurel ang nailuklok na pangulo.

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SULYAP SA NAKARAAN

Isang naiibang komiks spoof,
ang “Kondor Versus the Seven Dwarfs” ni Alfredo Alcala,
tampok sa taklob-pahina ng Alcala Komix (Oktubre 14, 1969).

 

Personalities and celebrities born on October 14:

1942 – Evelio Bellaflor Javier, lawyer and politician – in Hamtic, Antique (d. February 11, 1986).

1946 – Joey de Leon (full name Jose Maria Ramos de Leon), actor, comedian, songwriter and television host, in Manila.

1976 – Anthony Jason James “Jayjay” Helterbrand (birth name Lamberto Romero Vivente Jr), basketball player – in San Juan City, Metro Manila.



Silvester Stallone and Sharon Stone together
(for the film The Specialist), on the cover of
Entertainment Weekly (October 14, 1994).

Picture Trivia

          Do you know in what film Silvester Stallone and Sharon Stone were together? This was in the 1994 film The Specialist directed by Luis Llosa.

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September 28



SEPTEMBER 28

Mr. & Ms, Vol. 23 No.23, September 28, 1999
On the Front Cover: John Lloyd Cruz and Kaye Abad
On the Back Cover: Aga Muhlach for the Century Tuna print ad

 

SULYAP SA NAKARAAN

Tampok sa taklob-pahina ng Silangan Komiks Blg. 10, na may petsang Setyembre 28, 1950,

ang “Prinsipe Ahmad – Anak ni Alladin” na isinulat at iginuhit ni Alfredo Alcala.

 

Setyembre 28 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Setyembre 28, 1965, nagsimulang pumutok ang Bulkang Taal sa Batangas na tumagal ng tatlong araw. Mahigit 2,000 katao ang nasawi at ang lahar ay halos nagwasak sa isang dosenang barrio.

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Personalities and celebrities born on September 28:

1897 – Agapito G. Flores, electrician and inventor of the flourescent lamp – in Guiginto, Bulacan (d. 1943).


1910 – Diosdado Pangan Macapagal, President (1961-1965) – in Lubao, Pampanga (d. April 21. 1997).

Former president Diosdado Macapagal
on the cover of Men’s World (June 18, 1990).

 

1910 – Wenceslao Vinzons, editor, public servant and war hero – in Indan (now Vinzons), Camarines Norte (d. July 15, 1942).

1979 – Amanda Griffin (full name Amanda Claire Ricardo Griffin), English-Filipino actress, model and TV personality - in Windsor, Berkshire, England.



Amanda Griffin
on the covers of Mr. & Ms. (March 9, 2004) and Rogue (December 2010).

 

1982 – Emelio Asada Caligdong, football player – in Pototan, Iloilo.

1986 – Jordan Shea Rashad Norwood, Filipino-American football player – Honolulu, Hawaii.

 



Masayori “Masi” Oka (as Hiro Nakamura)
in the TV series na Heroes,
on the cover of Entertainment Weekly
(September 28, 2009).

Picture Trivia

          Aside from being an actor that played the role of Hiro Nakamura, one of the “good” mutant heroes in the television series Heroes, Masayori “Masi” Oka is also a mathematician and digitak effects artist. He worked for Industrial Light & Magic, the special effects company of George Lucas. Among the films that he did the computer generated imagery (CGI) are The Perfect Storm (2000), War of the Worlds (2005), Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006), and the last three Star Wars prequels. Oka’s I.Q. is said to be around 180.

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