The Philippine Eagle: Flight of an Endangered Species

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 22 Nos. 22, 23 & 24, October 1, 8 and 15, 1996

On the covers: (From left to right) Diether Ocampo and Angelika dela Cruz,

Olgie Alcasid and Michelle van Eimeren, and Anthony Suntay and Lyn Ching.

Featured in three succeeding issues of Let’s Save Our Planet is my three part article – “The Philippine Eagle: Flight of an Endangered Species.”

Part I: The Noblest Flyer

Part II: On the Wings of Hope (and Unity)

Part III: The Rallying Point

“... Those who trust in the LORD for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.” – The Book of Isaiah 40:31, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: Psychic Number Tricks

MOD Filipina Vol. 20 No. 878, July 1, 1988
On the cover: Caroline “Caryl” F. Hazañas

In this issue of Math-O’Logics, “Psychic Number Tricks” (p. 38), impress your friend with some math “mind-reading” number tricks. Re-published in Moneysaver April 1995 issue with a title "Fun With Math."

MOD Vol. 37 Nos. 1758 & 1759, July 1 and 8, 2005
On the covers: (left) Claudine Barretto and Diether Ocampo,
and (right) Alessandra de Rossi

Two difficult crossword puzzles to challenge the ladies.

“Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let GOD transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of GOD – what is good and is pleasing to Him and is perfect.” – Paul’s Letter to the Romans 12:2, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

December 21



DECEMBER 21

Mr. & Ms. Magazine Vol. 28 No. 35, December 21, 2004

On the Cover: Diether Ocampo and Kristine Hermosa

 

Disyembre 21 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Disyembre 21, 1936, ang National Defense Act ay ipinasa bilang Commonwealth Act No. 1. Layon nito ang pagbuo ng Philippine Army kaalinsabay ang pagtatayo ng Philippine Military Academy (PMA). Ito rin ang itinuturing na araw ng pagsisimula ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

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Personalities and celebrities born on December 21:

1746 – Jose de la Cruz (a.k.a. Huseng Sisiw), poet and playwright – in Tondo, Manila (d. March 12, 1829).

1892 – Nicolas Alviar Zafra, educator and historian – in San Fernando, La Union (d. January 7, 1979).

1929 – Alfredo Siojo Lim (Chinese name Lin Wenluo), police officer and politician – in Sampaloc, Manila (d. August 8, 2020).

Alfredo Lim
on the cover of election campaign komiks, Ang Kasaysayan ni Alfredo S. Lim  (2001).

1958 – Cerge Remonde (birth name Glecerio Mamites Remonde), journalist and politician – in Argao, Cebu (d. January 19, 2010).

1986 – Karel Marquez (full name Karla Ysabel Marquez Santos), video jockey, actress, singer, television host and model – in Manila.

Karel Marquez
on the cover of UNO  (January-February 2006).



1987 – Ryza Cenon (full name Rhiza Ann Cenon Simbulan), actress, dancer and model – in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija.

Ryza Cenon
on the cover of FHM Philippines (May 2013).

1987 – Valerie Concepcion (birth name Valerie Noroña Galang), actress, model and television host – in Tondo, Manila.

Valerie Concepcion
on the covers (from left to right): FHM Philippines (July 2006), MOD (March 2008),
and Maxim Philippines (January 2009).

 

Al Pacino on the cover of
Entertainment Weekly (December 21, 1990).

Picture Trivia

          The breakthrough role of Hollywood actor Al Pacino is considered to be his portrayal of Michael Corleone in the film Godfather (1972), for which he was nominated for the Academy Best Supporting Actor Award. He continued to portray the role in Godfather Part II (1974) and Godfather Part III (1990).

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October 1



ALAM MO BA 'TO?

(Do You Know This?)



Ang Buwan ng Oktubre

          Ang Oktubre o October ang ikasampung buwan sa Gregorian Calendar. Mapapansing ang salitang English na “October” ay halaw sa Latin na octo na ang ibig sabihin ay “walo.” Ito ay dahil sa sinaunang kalendaryong Romano, ito ang ikawalong buwan ng taon.

          Noong panahon ng Roman emperor na si Tiberius (42 B.C.-A.D. 37), tinangkang palitan ang pangalan ng buwan ng October na Livius (bilang parangal kay Livia, ang ina ng emperador) katulad ng pagpapalit sa Quintilis (na naging July bilang parangal kay Julius Caesar) at Sextilis (na naging August bilang parangal kay Augustus Caesar). Datapuwa’t tumanggi si Emperor Tiberius.

          Nang maging emperador si Domitian (A.D. 51-96), tinangka niyang ipangalan sa kaniya ang buwang ito subalit hindi naman ito nagtagal.

          Noong A.D. 183, muling tinangkang palitan ang tawag sa buwan na maging Hercules bilang parangal kay Emperor Commodus (A.D. 180-192) na tumatawag sa kaniyang sarili sa pangalang ito, subalit hindi ito naipatupad.

          Ang mga bulaklak ng buwan ng Oktubre ay calendula at cosmos. Ang opal at tourmaline naman ang mga birthstones.

          Ang bantog na Lansones Festival sa isla ng Camiguin ay ginaganap sa buwan ng Oktubre

OCTOBER 1

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 20 No. 22, October 1, 1996
On the Cover: Diether Ocampo and Angelika dela Cruz

 

FIRST ISSUE

The full-spread cover of Genetix Vol. 1 No. 1 (October 1993)
illustrated by Phil Gascoine at Robin Riggs.

The first issue of Genetix was released by Marvel Comics (UK imprint) in a limited edition on October 1993, although it was first published under the title Codename: Genetix #1 on January 1993. Genetix is a team of fictional superheroes conceptualized by  Andy Lanning, Graham Marks at Phil Gascoine.

Under the first issue story title “Deadly Harvest,” the team of “genetically enhanced renegades” Base, Stinger, Shift, Ridge were introduced, and fought with another team (first seen in Dark Guard #1) composed of Death’s Hear II, Killpower, Albion, Motormouth.

 

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Oktubre 1 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Oktubre 1, 1901, ang Saligang-Batas ng Iglesia Filipina Indepediente na itinatag nina Gregorio Aglipay at Isabelo de los Reyes ay na buo at naitatag.

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          Nabuo ang Philippine News Agency (PNS) noong Oktubre 1, 1950. Ito ang unang news agency na naitatag sa Pilipinas.

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          Ginanap sa Pilipinas noong Oktubre 1, 1975 ang pangatlong paglalaban ng mga heavyweight boxers na sina Muhammad Ali at Joe Frazier na tinaguriang “Thrilla in Manila.” Nagwagi si Ali sa pamamagitan ng technical knockout sa ika-14 na round.

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Personalities and celebrities born on October 1:

1867 – Angel Magahum, novelist and playwright (in Hiligaynon) – in Molo, Iloilo (d. November 28, 1935).

1976 – Pablo “8” Toleran, guitarist.

1980 – Phoemela Baranda, model, television host and actress – in Manlila.

Phoemela Baranda
on the covers of MOD (April 7, 2006),Maxim Philippines (August 2008),
and Wedding Digest (June 2009-2010).

1990 – Paige McPherson, American-Filipino Olympic Taekwondo competitor – in Abilene, Texas.

 

Mickey Mouse on the cover of TV Guide
(September 1-7, 1955).

Picture Trivia

          Do you who voiced Mickey Mouse when it was first made into talking animation? It was Walt Disney (1901-1966) himself. John James “Jimmy” MacDonald (1906-1991) took over in 1946, But Disney again did the voice over from 1955 to 1959 for the Mickey Mouse Club television series.
          It was Ubbe Eeert "Ub" Iwerks (1901-1971) who conceptualized the popular character though the initial credit for its creation was given to Disney.

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July 19

Mga Kwentong Puro Wakas Taon 4 Blg. 178, Hulyo 19, 1993
Tampok sa taklob-pahina ang kuwentong “Bukas ang Magpapasya... Bukas ang Hahatol”
na sinulat ni Ysidore Rey Avila at iginuhit ni Ernie Ocampo.

GLIMPSE FROM THE PAST

Eva Marie-Saint (for the film Waterfront),
on the cover of Life July 19, 1954 issue.

 

Events that happened on July 19:

1969 – Gloria Diaz won the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, the first Filipina to do so.

Miss Gloria Diaz, First Filipina and third Asian to be crowned Miss Universe,

on the cover of The Sunday Times Magazine (August 31, 1969).

 

Personalities and celebrities born on July 19:

1933 – Juancho Gutierrez, actor – in Manila (d. October 2, 2005).

1976 – Diether Ocampo, actor and model – in Bacoor, Cavite.



Diether Ocampo on the cover of Health Today April 2003 issue.

 

1984 – Alessandra de Rossi (real name Alessandra Tiotongco Schiavone), award-winning actress, singer and model – England.

Alessandra de Rossi on the covers of MOD (July 8, 2005),
Girlfriend (March 2007), and FHM Philippines (April 2008).

Brooke Burke on the cover of
TV Star Guide July 2005 issue.

Picture Trivia

          Do you know that Brooke Burke, the often bikini-clad host of Wild On! first appeared in the 1986 film The Wraith? She did a cameo of a waitress on roller skates at the age of 15. Prior to this, she won her first beauty pageant at age 14.
          In 2005, she hosted the six-part anniversary special of the Lifestyle Network, Life is Great With Brooke Burke, and the CBS summer reality show Rock Star. In that same year, she divorced her husband of four years, Garth Fisher. They have two daughters, Neriah (born March 2000) and Sierra Sky (born April 2002).  

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July 9



JULY 9

Moviestar Vol. 21 No. 1193, July 9, 2007
On the front cover: Diether Ocampo and Kristine Hermosa (main)
On the back cover: Melanie Marquez for the New Placenta print ad

 

Unang labas ng Alcala Fight Komix
(Hulyo 9, 1963). Tampok sa
taklob-pahina ang “Kapitan Limbas”
ni Amado “Ding” Castrillo.

UNANG LABAS

Ang Alcala Fight Komix na inilimbag ng CRAF Publishing ay unang lumabas sa sirkulasyon noong Hulyo 9, 1963. Itinampok sa babasahing ito ang mga katha at dibuho ng mga magagaling at bantog na pangalan sa larangan ng komiks. Kabilang sa mga pahina ng unang isyu ang mga sumusunod: “Kapitan Limbas” na kinatha at iginuhit ni Amado “Ding” S. Castrillo (tampok sa unang taklob-pahina ng Alcala Fight Komix), “Alamid” ni Tony Caravana, “Kagubatang Bato” ni Ruben N. Yandoc, “Lihim ni Gagamba” nina Virgilio at Nestor Redondo, “Siopaoman” ni Larry Alcala, “Virgo Amasona” ni Jim Fernandez at “Voltar” ni Alfredo P. Alcala. Una itong pinatnugutan ni Virgilio P. Redondo.

Madalas na may full-spread cover illustration ang Alcala Fight Komix, na naging Alcala Komix (Pebrero 22, 1967) matapos ang 90 isyu.

 

Events that happened on July 9:

1886 – Mayon Volcano erupted destroying the towns of Libon and Legaspi.

Personalities and celebrities born on July 9:

1908 – Alfredo Litiatco, leading pre-war short story writer and essayist – in Manila (d. 1943).

1939 – Domingo L. Siazon Jr, ambassador and Secretary of Foreign Affairs – in Aparri, Cagayan.

1984 – L.A. Tenorio (full name Lewis Alfred V. Tenorio), professional basketbal player – in Nasugbu, Batangas.

1993 – Jake Vargas (full name Jake Angelo Cunanan Vargas), actor, dancer and singer-songwriter – in Olongapo, Zambales.

 

Will Smith and Salma Hayek
(for the film Wild, Wild West) on the
cover of Entertainment Weekly
July 9, 1999 issue.

Picture Trivia

          The 1999 film Wild, Wild West starring Will Smith (as James T. West) and Kevin Kline (as Artemus Gordon) is a big screen adaptation of the CBS television series The Wild, Wild West (1965-1969). The TV version featured Robert Conrad as the courageous, resourceful and fast gun James T. West, and Rose Martin as the gadgets experts and master of disguise Artemus Gordon. The hit TV series was created by Michael Garrison at the time when “spy” films were very popular. Garrison called his lead character as the “James Bond on horseback.”

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February 11

FEBRUARY 11

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 20 No. 40, February 11, 1997
On the cover: Claudine Barretto and Diether Ocampo

Events that happened on February 11

1949 – The Philippine Jaycees, a civic organization composed of young professionals aged 18 to 40, was organized after a three-day convention in Manila.

1987 – The 1986 Constitution took effect. It replaced the 1973 constitution.

SULYAP SA NAKARAAN

Tampok sa taklob-pahina ng Hiwaga Komiks (Pebrero 11, 1967)

ang kathang nobela nina Francisco V. Coching at Federico C. Javinal
na “Ang Limbas at ang Lawin”

Personalities and celebrities born on February 11:

1860 – Vicente Lukban, revolutionary leader and politician – in Labo, Camarines Norte. (d. November 16, 1916)

1861 – Severino Reyes, playwright, short story writer, editor and creator of “Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang” – in Sta. Cruz, Manila. (d. September 15, 1942)

1913 – Lucio San Pedro, composer and National Artist for Music (1991) – in Angono, Rizal. (March 31, 2002)



1964 – Jackie Lou Blanco (full name Jacqueline Lourdes Blanco Davao), actress.

Jackie Lou Blanco
on the cover of Love Story Illustrated Weekly
(February 14, 1983).

1976 – Jao Mapa (Jose Vicente P. Mapa III), actor and model– in Manila.

Jao Mapa (with Ruth Barnett)

on the cover of Celebrity World (February 20, 1995)



1989 – Lovi Poe (full name Lourdes Virginia Moran Poe), actress, singer and model – in Quezon City.



Lovi Poe
on the covers of Chalk (November 2010), Cosmopolitan Philippines (March 2011),
Sense & Style (June 2011), and Rogue (July 2011).

 

Brigitte Bardot on the cover of
Parade (January 11, 1959)

Picture Trivia

          French actress Brigitte Bardot was one of the “Sex Symbol” of the 1950s and 1960s, who gained international fame after starring in the controversial film And God Created Woman (1957). Bardot was the subject of the 1959 essay, The Lolita Syndrome, by Simone de Beauvoir, which described her as the “locomotive of women’s history” and in existentialist themes declared her the “first and most liberated woman of post-war France.”

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