FIRST ISSUES

FIRST ISSUES

          It’s the first of July, my birth month. I’m itching to post something! I thought, it should be something connected to me. Ah yes! The first of my birth month, so I’m posting the covers of the First Issues of my magazine collections.

          I have already previously posted some of them in this same blog together with my collections of Philippine komiks first issues on the particular day they were released.

          Among those published in the Philippines are the following:

MEN’S EDGE

          Supermodel Abbygale Arenas on the first front cover of this men’s magazine. Contains articles particularly for men, from cars, high-tech gadgets and guns to good grooming, actions and adventures (SEE more information about it on June 1, 2012 post).

Men’s Edge (June 1994).

THE GOOD LIFE

          On the first cover of this magazine are “happy” masks, the photo was courtesy of the Department of Tourism. Contains as its subtitle connotes, “brightest ideas, best buy,” trivia, facts, stories, anecdotes, news, and everything else (SEE more information about it on June 5, 2012 post).

The Good Life (June 1996).

TV STAR

          Hollywood actors Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet (a scene in the film Titanic) are on the front cover, and Maricel Soriano (for the Green Cross alcohol print ad) on the back cover of the premier issue of this film and entertainment magazine, and TV guide. Contains celebrity news, profiles, film and television reviews, and program schedules for both free TV and cable (SEE more information about it on December 1, 2012 post).

TV Star (December 1999).



FHM PHILIPPINES

          Hollywood actress Alicia Silverstone graced the cover of the first issue and, on the second issue, Sunshine Cruz became the first Filipina cover girl of this magazine. Contains sexy picture, sex advisory columns, “true” stories and confessions of sexual encounters, and articles on varied subjects mostly catering to male interest and predisposition.

FHM Philippines (March and April 2000).

GM (Short for Gentlemen’s Magazine. I’m certainly a gentleman!)

          On the front cover are the rather interlocked bodies of Stella L. and Monica Montes, and on the flip-up back cover are Mark Anthony Fernandez and Rica Peralejo. Contains sexy picture (some breast exposures and nudes), spicy interviews and write-ups about starlets, and stills of adult films.

GM (Gentlemen’s Magazine, December 2001).

18 (I’m 99.9 percent sure it represent the age)

          Sexy model and actress Tracy Torres graced the front cover of the first issue of this men’s magazine, and Maye Tongko at the back cover. Contains sexy pictures, lists (such as “10 Most Fantasized Female Star”), erotica, trivia, sex jokes, sex-related articles (SEE more information about it on September 8, 2012 post).

18 Magazine (December 2003).

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December 25



DECEMBER 25

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 25 No. 36, December 25, 2001 – January 1, 2002
On the Cover: Gary Valenciano and Angeli Pangilinan, and their children Gabriel, Paolo and Keana

 

Disyembre 25 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Disyembre 25, 1895, matagumpay na napabagsak ng puwersang rebolusyunaryo ng mga Filipino ang pamahalaang koloniyal ng mga Kastila sa Iloilo.

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          Ang puntod ng libingan ng dating Pangulong Corazon Aquino at Senador Benigno Aquino Jr ay dinungisan at nilapastangan di-umano ng isang nagngangalang Mariano Peralta Alguion.

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Personalities and celebrities born on December 25:

1924 – Henry Sy Sr (Chinese name Shi Zhicheng), Chinese-Filipino businessman – in Xiamen, China. 


1947 – Joey “Pepe” Smith (full name Joseph William Feliciano Smith), American-Filipino rock musician and singer-songwiter – in Angeles, Pampanga.



Joey “Pepe” Smith
on the cover of Playboy Philippines (September 2011).



1987 – L J Reyes (full name Lourna Jane Pujeda Reyes), actress, model and dancer – in Quezon City.

L J Reyes
on FHM Philippines (December 2009) and Playboy Philippines (March 2012).



Sophie Marceau on the cover of
MOD (December 1999).

Picture Trivia

          French actress Sophie Marceau (real name Sophie Danièle Sylvie Morisset Maupu) made her film debut in La Boum (1980) at age 13. After starring in 15 French films, she made her first English-language movie opposite Mel Gibson in the Academy Award-winning Braveheart (1995), and became an international film star playing the role of Elektra King in the 19th James Bond film The World is Not Enough (1999) opposite Pierce Brosnan.

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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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December 18

 

DECEMBER 18




Liwayway, Disyembre 18, 2006
On the Cover: Angel Locsin

 

Disyembre 18 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Disyembre 18, 1854, lumabas sa sirkulasyon ang kauna-unahang selyo na magagamit sa Pilipinas. Nakalimbag dito ang mukha ni Reyna Isabela II ng Espanya.

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SULYAP SA NAKARAAN

Tampok sa taklob-pahina ng Mabuhay Komiks Blg. 8 (Disyembre 18, 1951)

ang kuwentong “Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo” ni Amado C. Yasona

na iginuhit ni Hugo Yonzon Jr (mula sa Hironoki Collection).

Personalities and celebrities born on December 18:

1856 – Graciano Lopez Jaena, propagandist, orator and first editor of La Solidaridad – in Jaro, Iloilo (d. January 20, 1896).

1881 – Graciano Nepomuceno, sculptor and painter – in Binondo, Manila (d. December 30, 1974).

1942 – Sonny Escudero (full name Salvador H. Escudero III), government official and politician – in Casiguran, Sorsogon (d. August 13, 2012).

1945 – Renato Vera Diaz, businessman, economist and politician – in Talavera, Nueva Ecija.


1952 – Nikki Coseteng (full name Anna Dominique Marquez-Lim Coseteng), corporate executive and politician – in Manila.

Senator Nikki Coseteng
on the cover of Celebrity World (December 12, 1994).



1962 – Reynaldo Lapuz, choir member, singer-songwriter and Internet personality – in Manila.

1974 – Reynold Garcia (a.k.a. Pooh), actor-comedian and singer – in Samar.

 





Si Ellen Adarna tampok sa taklob-pahina ng
FHM Philippines (December 2010).

Larawang Tribiya

          Alam niyo ba kung ano ang mga salitang naka-tattoo sa kaliwang tagiliran ng mistisang Filipino-Chinese sexy star na si Ellen Adarna? Ang buong quotation ay “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot changed, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Ito ay mula sa American theologian at intellectual commentator na si Karl Paul Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971).

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A Weekend With Ellen Adarna (Gravure Photobook), 2012
Photography and design by Jay Tablante

December 11




DECEMBER 11

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 25 No. 34, December 11, 2001
On the cover: Danielle Graham

 

Disyembre 11 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Disyembre 11, 1949, ang Philippine Orthopaedic Association (POA), Inc., na dating kilala bilang Philippine Society for Trauma and Orthopaedics, ay itinatag at ang mga una nitong mga opisyal ay iniluklok sa tungkulin.

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Personalities and celebrities born on December 11:

1903 – Emilio Maria Antonio, poet, editor, newspaper columnist and one-time “King of Balagatasan” – in Bambang, Bulacan, Bulacan (d. May 13, 1967).

1913 – Benjamin C. Gaston, businessman and 1973 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for establishing the Dacongcogon Valley Project, a cooperative for farmers and sugarcane workers – in Silay, Negros Occidental (d. May 30, 1974).

1933 – Nene Pimentel (full name Aquilino Quilinging Pimentel Jr), politician and Senate President (November 11, 2000 – June 30, 2001) – in Claveria, Misamis Oriental. 

Senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel (with his wife Lourdes)
on the cover of Mr. & Ms. (February 27, 2001).

1964 – Magtanggol Tanjuan Gunigundo I, lawyer and politician – in Quezon City.

1968 – Eula Valdez (full name Maria Julia Amorsolo Valdez), actress – in Manila.

Eula Valdez
on two FHM Philippines covers: May 2004 and July 2011.

 

1974 – Lucy Torres-Gomez (birth name Lucy Marie Martinez Torres), model, dancer, actress, television  host and politician – in Ormoc City, Leyte.

Lucy Torres-Gomez
on the covers of MOD (July 22, 2005), Marie Claire Philippines (November 2006) and Metro (September 2008).

1975 – Ian Galliguez, English teacher, writer, actress and online marketer – in Manila.

1981 – Halina Perez (real name Vanessa Mae Ann Uri), actress and model – in Santa Maria, Laguna (d. March 4, 2004).

Halina Perez

on the of 10 Magazine (2002) and Maximo (April 2003).)

1989 – Sam Pinto (Samuelle Lynne Acosta Pinto), model, actress and comedienne – in Parañaque City.

Sam Pinto
on the covers (from left to right) of FHM Philippines (July 2010 & December 2011),

Total Fitness Philippines (October 2010), and Cosmopolitan Philippines (April 2011).

1989 – Gwendoline Gaelle Sandrine Ramos Ruais, French-Filipino fashion model and 2011 Miss World First Runner-Up – in Muntinlupa City.

Gwendoline Ruais (with Manny Pacquiao)

on the cover of People Asia (December 2011 – January 2012



 

Bette Midler on the cover of
TV Guide (December 11-17, 1993).

Picture Trivia

          In 1993, Bette Midler appeared in the musical television film Gypsy as Rose Elizabeth Thompson Hovick, the mother of gypsy artist, entertainer and vedette striptease performer Rose Lee (real name Rose Louise Hovick, 1911-1970). For her portrayal, Midler won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Televition Film.

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December 10



DECEMBER 10

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 2 No. 43, December 10, 1987

On the Cover: Maria Cecilia "Cecille M. Maningas

Disyembre 10 sa Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas

          Noong Disyembre 10, 1898, ang Treaty of Paris ay nilagdaan ng United States at Spain kung saan ipinauubaya na ng mga Kastila ang pag-angkin at pamamahala ng kaniyang mga koloniya kabilang ang Pilipinas sa kamay ng mga Amerikano. Nagprotesta ang Malolos Republic ni Heneral Emilio Aguinaldo sa kasunduang ito na humahadlang sa pagkakaroon ng Pilipinas ng kasarinlan.

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          Ang Metropolitan Theater ay itinatag sa Manila noong Disyembre 10, 1931. Bahagya itong nasira noong World War II at, noong 1978, isinaayos ito sa tulong at pagpupunyagi ng Unang Ginang Imelda R. Marcos.

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SULYAP SA NAKARAAN

Tampok sa taklob-pahina ng Espesyal Komiks Blg. 109, Disyembre 10, 1956,

ang kuwento ni Mars Ravelo na “Eternally” na iginuhit ni Elpidio Torres.

 

Personalities and celebrities born on December 10:

1908 – Loretor Paras-Sulit, writer and civic worker – in Ermita, Manila (d. April 23, 2008).

1932 – Lauro Delgado (real name Loreto Gonzales Porciuncula), actor – in Bundukan, Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan (d. January 15, 1978).

1938 – Alfredo Logronio Benipayo, lawyer, professor, bar reviewer and government official – in Manila.

1948 – Eman Lacaba (full name Emmanuel Agapito Flores Lacaba), playwright, poet, scriptwriter, songwriter and activist – in Cagayan de Oro (d. March 18, 1976).

1953 – Ramon Naval Guico Jr, politician – in Binalonan, Pangasinan.

1961 – Nia Peeples (full name Virenia Gwendolyn Rubic Peeples), American singer and actress of Filipino descent – in Hollywood, California.

1973 – Nicholas “Nic” Belasco, basketball player – in Stockholm, California.

1984 – Krista Ranillo (real name Cristella Lauren Tupaz Ranillo), actress and model – in Quezon City.

Krista Ranillo
on the covers of FHM Philippines (August 2008) and Maxim Philippines (March 2009).



1985 – Vincent Mendoza Bueno, singer and composer – in Vienna, Austria.

 

Taylor Swift on the cover of
Entertainment Weekly (December 10, 2010).

Picture Trivia

          Taylor Swift’s third music album, Speak Now, was released on October 2010. On its first week alone it has sold more than one million copies. Do you know that Swift wrote all the songs in this album? There are 14 songs in this album: the carrier single “Speak Now,” “Mine,” “Sparks Fly,” “Back to December,” “Dear John,” “Mean,” “The Story of Us,” “Never Grow Up,” “Enchanted,” “Better Than Revenge,” “Innocent,” “Haunted,” “Last Kiss,” at “Long Live.”

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