Math-O'Logics: The Way of the Dragon

MOD Filipina Vol. 20 No. 859, February 19, 1988

On the cover: Swedish ballet dancer Martina Orrmyr

In Math-O’Logics, inspired by the 1988 Year of the Dragon, is a multi-equation Algebra age problem subtitled “The Way of the Dragon.”

In this same MOD Filipina February 19, 1988 issue, is Jr Puzzler, where I contributed a trivia quiz in rhymed verses about Chinese historic figures.

“By My great power and strength I created the world, mankind, and all the animals that lived on the earth; and I give it to anyone I choose.” – The Book of Jeremiah 27:5, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logic: Of Love and Logic

MOD Filipina Vol. 22 Nos. 963 and 964, February 16 and 23, 1990

On the left cover: Patricia “Tricia” Baluyot Miller

On the right cover: Sofia Zobel de Ayala

In this two succeeding issues of MOD magazine’s Math-O’Logics, your logical deduction will be tested. Subtitled “Of Love and Logic,” you need to analyze the relationship of the given information and make logical deduction to obtain the correct pairings of lovers, gifts, and abodes.

“My lover has gone down to his garden, to the beds of spices, to feed in the gardens and to gather lilies. I belong to my lover; and my lover belongs to me.....” – Song of Solomon 6:2-3, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Math-O'Logics: Of Drawing Hearts and Eloping

MOD Filipina Vol. 20 No. 858, February 12, 1988

On the cover Maria Lourdes “Malou” Sabater

On Math-O’Logics, “Of Drawing Hearts and Eloping,” where we discussed how to mathematically (through the use of Calculus) draw a heart, and help a man elope with his girlfriend.

“The look in your eyes, my sweetheart and bride, and the necklace you are wearing have stolen my heart. Your love delights me, my sweetheart and bride. Your love is better than wine; your perfume more fragrant than any spice.” – Song of Songs 4:9-10, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: Snake in the Eagle's Shadow

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 910. February 10, 1989

On the cover: Anne Leah Z. Orosa

I must admit that the title of Jackie Chan’s film – Snake in the Eagle’s Shadow – was the inspiration for this Math-O’Logics issue dealing with Algebra.

“Even those who are young grow weak; young men can fall exhausted. But 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 40:30-31, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: Figuring Figures

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 909, February 3, 1989

On the cover: Shielu Vargas Bharwani

On Math-O’Logics, a mixed mathematical problem is solved in “Figuring Figures.”

“GOD has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, GOD made us to do good works, which GOD planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.” – Ephesians 2:10, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Dangers From the Sky: Runaway Asteroids

MOD Vol. 25 No. 1117, January 29, 1993

On the cover: Evangeline D. Cayco

This is the first article I have written about “runaway asteroids.” It has been reprinted in the MOD March 17, 2000 issue and also in other publications (SEE “Close Encounters of the Massive Kind. RunawayAsteroids: Are We Ready for Them” published in Manila Standard, January 3, 1999).

In Math-O’Logics, tips in solving Algebra problems, with a simple age problem to demonstrate.

“In the days after that time of trouble the sun will grow dark, the moon will no longer shine, the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers in space will be driven from their courses.” – The Gospel According to Mark 13:24-25, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: Simple Age Problems in Algebra

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 907, January 20, 1989
On the cover: Olivia "Olive" L. Diaz

In Math-O’Logics, solving “Simple Age Problems” in Algebra.

And to an activist-friend who was murdered during the Cory Aquino’s psedodemocratic regime, “To a Fallen Friend” – Lean Alejandro – a poem of tribute.

“I lie awake, and am like a sparrow alone on the housetop..... He shall regard the prayer of the destitute, and shall not despise their prayer.” – The Book of Psalms 102:7 & 17, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Math-O'Logics: Newton's Law of Approximation

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 903, December 23, 1988
On the cover: Heidi M. Rodriguez

In Math-O’Logics, the continuation of finding solution to transcendental equation, this time using “Newton’s Method of Approximation.”

MOD Vol. 37 No. 1783, December 23, 2005
On the cover: Iya Villania
 

After mathematics, how about another crossword puzzle. This one has four Eva’s.

“Sovereign LORD, You made the earth and the sky by Your great power and might; nothing is too difficult for You..... You make wise plans and do mighty things; You see everything that people do, and You reward them according to their actions.” – The Book of Jeremiah 32:17 & 19, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: The Fermat Challenge

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 902, December 16, 1988
On the cover: Michelle “Shelley” Huschel

In  this issue of Math-O’Logics, “The Fermat Challenge,” higher mathematics – transcendental equation – is discussed. (SEE also “Newton’sLaw of Approximation”).

“The person who speaks in strange tongues, then, must pray for the gift to explain what he says.” – Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians 14:13, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: Algebra Problems

MOD Filipina Vol. 24 No. 951, November 24, 1989

On the cover: Zendle Anne Carbonnel

In Math-O’Logics, more Algebra problems were discussed as requested by a reader.

“LORD, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are GOD..... For a thousand years in Your sight are like yesterday when it past, and like a watch in the night..... So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – The Book of Psalms 90:1, 2, 4 and 12, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Math-O'Logics: The Factoring Path

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 897, November 11, 1988
On the cover: Revital Mor (Miss Israel and

1988 Miss Asia-Pacific Quest Second Runner-up)

On Math-O’Logics, solving Algebra problems by factoring, hence the subtitle “The Factoring Path.”

“Teach me Your ways, O LORD; make them known to me. Teach me to live according to Your truth, for you are my GOD, who saves me. I always trust in You.” – Psalms 25:4-5, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Cigarettes, Softdrinks and All Those Junks: The Danger Within

MOD Vol. 26 No. 1156, October 29, 1993
On the cover: Michelle Zulueta Aldana, Miss Asia-Pacific 1993

This is one those articles I’ve written that is timeless in its contents.

For Math-O’Logics, an interesting geometric quiz – the Tangrams – that can be made into parlor tricks in teaching mathematics.

“Try to do good, not evil, so that you will live, and the LORD GOD All-Powerful will be with you just as you say He is.” – Amos 5:14, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Math-O'Logics: Three-Way Solution to a Simple Algebra Problem

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 894, October 21, 1988

On the cover: Melissa Acacio Unemori

A simple Algebra problem solved in three different ways in this issue of Math-O’Logics.

“Listen carefully to wisdom; set your mind on understanding.” – Proverbs 2:2, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Math-O'Logics: Olympic Circles

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

In Math-O’Logics, solving for the outer perimeter of the interlocking Olympic circles.

“GOD sits on His throne above the circle of the earth, and compared to Him, people are like grasshoppers. He stretches out the skies like a piece of cloth and spreads them out like a tent to sit under.” – Isaiah 40:22, The Everyday Bible, New Century 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.

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.

Math-O'Logics: The Story of Pi

MOD Filipina Vol. 23 No. 1044, September 6, 1991

On the cover: Maria Cristina “Maitina” P. Franco

I wrote a mathematical article, “The Story of Pi,” for MOD, but it was cut into a series of Math-O’Logic issues starting with this.

Also in this MOD Filipina September 6, 1991 issue is a historical article, “Rizal Almost Burned the Fili Manuscripts” and an issue of my trivia column For the Record.

“The lion has roared; who is not frightened? The Lord GOD has spoken; who will not prophesy?” – Amos 3:8, The Revised English Bible.

My Choice of the 14 Greatest Mathematicians of All Time

MOD Filipina 14th Anniversary Special, September, 1988
On the cover: Francesca B. Davila

The magazine is dated September 1988, but it’s actually not MOD’s anniversary month. The komiks-sized teenage-oriented magazine, Sixteen, founded by Mars Ravelo, from which MOD evolved was first published by Pilipino Komiks, Inc. on June 22, 1968. Then on December 6, 1974, it literally grew to an 11” x 13” tabloid-sized Sixteen’s MOD Filipina. Barely 10 months later, on October 10, 1975, dropping the “Sixteen” from its title, the magazine became MOD Filipina, and now caters to women. Lastly on July 3, 1992, the subtag “Filipina” was removed, and it became simply MOD.

Since, however, this 14th anniversary special was dated September 1988, I find it proper to start the month of September with this issue. It was a tradition in MOD that for every anniversary, the magazine showcased some write-ups about its writers and contributors. I was among those featured as “MOD Jr. Writers.”

Another tradition of MOD’s anniversary specials are articles pertaining to its anniversary number. In this case the number “14.” This issue is loaded with articles with “14” on the titles including the ones I contributed: “World’s 14 Most Incredible Coincidences,” “My Choice of the 14 Greatest Mathematicians of All Time,” and even my column Math-O’Logics shared a short “punch” on the number 14.

“The Word became a human being and full of grace and truth, lived among us. We saw His glory, the glory which He received as the FATHER’s only Son.” – The Gospel According to John 1:14, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Math-O'Logics: Adventures in Paradox

MOD Filipina Vol. 23 No. 1043, August 30, 1991

On the cover: Ashley Ledesma Tenore

Let’s go to an “Adventure in Paradox” in Math-O’Logics.

Also in this MOD Filipina August 30, 1991 issue is a poem “Ode to a Mulberry Leaf.

“He who keeps watching the wind will never sow, and he who keeps his eye on the clouds will never reap.” – Ecclesiastes 11:4, The Revised English Bible.