Dengue Danger

Savvy Vol. 3 No. 9, July 14, 1997
On the cover: Angelu de Leon

I have written several articles about “dengue” for different magazine. This one, “Dengue Danger” (pp. 16-17), written for Savvy (July 14, 1997), is among the latter ones.

“I will seek what was lost and bring back what was driven away, bind up the broken and strengthen what was sick; but I will destroy the fat and the strong, and feed them in judgment.” – The Book of Ezekiel 34:16, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Kaalaman, Karunungan at Katotohanan: AIDS sa America

Gintong Mariposa Family Magazine Taon 1 Blg. 17, Hulyo 14, 1992
Tampok sa taklob-pahina Ang dating mag-asawang Michael de Mesa at Gina Alajar,
kasama ang kanilang tatlong anak na sina Ryan, Geoff at A.J.

Isang isyu ng Kaalaman, Karunungan at Katotohanan (sa sagisag-panulat na Newton Aresgala) tampok ang samu’t-saring tribiya at informasyon.

“Ang puso (naman) ng walang bahala ay makakaunawa ng kaalaman, at ang dila ng mga utal ay mangahahanda upang mangagsalita ng malinaw. Ang taong mangmang ay hindi na tatawagin pang dakila o ang magdaraya man ay sasabihing magandangloob.” – Ang Aklat ng Propeta Isaias 32:4-5, Ang Biblia, Ang Banal na Kasulatan sa Wikang Tagalog.

Math-O'Logics: Common Sense

MOD Filipina Vol. 22 No. 984, July 13, 1990

On the cover: Jyoti Khemchand Menghrajani

As logical analysis is part of my column Math-O’Logics, it is given that most of the time the use of mere basic “common sense” is enough to solve problems involving logic or math.

“For the LORD grants wisdom! From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the path of the just and protects those who are faithful to Him.” – Proverbs 2:6-8, Holy Bible, New Living Translation.

Komiks: Laban sa Kalikasan

Mga Kuwentong Puro Wakas Taon 4 Blg. 177, Hulyo 12, 1993

Tampok sa taklob-pahina ang kuwentong wakasang “Kapag Naghilom ang Sugat ng Puso”

na isinulat ni Jun Amador Malgapo.

Iginuhit sa taklob-pahina ni Jo Luna at sa pahiang pangloob ni Israel Daplas.

Isang wakasang kuwento, ang “Laban sa Kalikasan” ay naisip kong isulat (sa ilalim ng sagisag-panulat na Uriel Arkanghel) bilang maliit na ambag sa pagpapahalaga sa kalikasan.

“Kung magkagayo’y aawit ang mga puno ng kahoy sa gubat dahil sa kagalakan sa harap ng PANGINOON, sapagka’t siya’y naparirito upang hatulan ang lupa.” – Ang Unang Aklat ng mga Cronica 16:33, Ang Biblia, Ang Banal na Kasulatan sa Wikang Tagalog.

Olongapo Looks Ahead (July 1991, after the Mount Pinatubbo Eruption)

MOD Filipina Vol. 23 No. 1036, July 12, 1991

On the cover: 1991 Supermodel of the World-Philippines Caroline V. Subijano

An article written and dedicated to the people of Olongapo, Zambales, following the aftermath of the Mount Pinatubo eruption.

 “Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of GOD, you may receive the promise.....” – The Epistle to the Hebrews 10:35-36, Holy Bible, New King James Version.

Dateline Jupiter: Worlds in Collision

Celebrity World Vol. 3 No.153, July 11, 1994

On the cover: Gretchen Barretto

Notice the misspelling of the word “Collision” (encircled in red).

For those who were not yet born 23 years ago when the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 crashed into the planet Jupiter, this article, “Dateline Jupiter: Worlds in Collision” (pp. 8-9), was published five days before it happened.

“By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of GOD, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” – The Epistle to the Hebrews 11:3, Holy Bible, New King James Version.

A Second Rate Trying Hard Copycat

MOD Vol. 37 No. 1809, July 10, 2006
On the cover: Regine Tolentino

For someone who grew up reading Darna and Captain Barbell on komiks and had the privilege of being mentored in komiks script writing by the “Maestro of Komiks” himself, Mars Ravelo, I am bound by conscience to write this article after watching GMA-7’s Captain Barbell (2006). The title, “A Second Rate Trying Hard Copycat?” was not to degrade Captain Barbell but rather to call the attention of people concern with regards to blatant plagiarism.

Also in this MOD July 10, 2006 issue is the article “Body-Beautiful” (pp. 52-53), which is about the things that Hollywood actresses do to stay fit and sexy.

 

 

 

“Certainly the one that is doing wrong will receive back what he wrongly did, and there is no partiality.” – To the Colossians 3:25, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

The Promise and Peril of the Atom

Three successive issues of MOD,

Vol. 25, Nos. 1140, 1141 & 1142, July 9, 16 & 23, 1993.

On the covers: (From left to right) Kookoo Gonzales, Ivy Moreen Dahlen

and Christine Cendeño

I wrote the MOD three-part “Special Features” article “The Promise and Peril of the Atom” 24 years ago, but the debates and controversies regarding nuclear energy continue up to the present.

“My teaching and preaching were not with words of human wisdom that persuade people but with proof of the power that the spirit gives. This was so that your faith would be in GOD’s power and not in human wisdom.” – 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

The A to Z of Traveling Abroad

Three successive issues of MOD,

Vol. 36 Nos. 1708, 1709 & 1710, July 9, 16 & 23, 2004.

On the covers: (From left to right) Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Keira Knightley,

and Paolo Soler, Brent Javier, Alvin Angeles and Karel Marquez.

For those who intend to travel abroad here’s a condensed list of things you need to remember, “The A to Z of Traveling Abroad.”

“The LORD says, ‘I will make you wise and show you where to go. I will guide you and watch over you. So don’t be like a donkey, that doesn’t understand. They must be led with bits and reins, or they will not come near you.’” – Psalms 32:8-9, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Humor and Rage: The Flight of Mang Pedro

Men’s World Vol. 1 o. 15, July 9, 1990

On the front cover: Andrew Gonzalez

On the back cover: A 1989 caricature drawing of the All-Filipino PBA players

done by Larry Mallari for the Kaypee rubber shoes.

In this 15th issue of Men’s World, I have for my editorial column Humor and Rage an anecdote about “The Flight of Mang Pedro” and a few more humorous tidbits to ponder upon.

“For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now I will arise, says the LORD; I will set him in the safety for which he yearns.” – The Book of Psalms 12:5, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Kadyot Pakalikot ni Estong Payatot: Baha Republic

Tatlong makakasunod na isyu ng The Daily Sun

Vol. 1 Nos. 94, 95 & 96, Hulyo 8, 9 at 10, 2013

Ang ikatlong labas ng Kadyot Pakalikot ni Estong Payatot na may subtitle na “Baha Republic.” Hinati ito sa tatlong bahagi.

“Narito, ang PANGINOON ay may isang makapangyarihang at malakas na sugo, parang bagyo ng granizo na manggigibang bagyo, parang unos ng bumubugsong tubig na bumababa, ay ibubuwal niya sa lupa sa pamamagitan ng malakas na kamay.” – Ang Aklat ng Propeta Isaias 18:2, Ang Biblia, Ang Banal na Kasulatan sa Wikang Tagalog.

 

Movie: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 91, July 2007
On the cover: Kiefer Sutherland for the TV hit series 24

A preview write-up of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

“For You will light my lamp; The LORD my GOD will enlighten my darkness.” – The Book of Psalms 18:28, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Math-O'Logics: Bound and Divided

MOD Filipina Vol. 21 No. 931, July 7, 1989
On the cover: Model and wushu practitioner Josephine “Josie” M. Candolita

In this issue of Math-O’Logics, “Bound and Divided,” we solve a Geometry problem.

“It is the LORD who will divide the land among them and give each of them a share. They will live in the land age after age, and it will belong to them forever.” – The Book of Isaiah 34:17, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Animals Know Math, Too!

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 3 No. 27, July 7, 1988
On the cover: Vic Vargas’ daughter Mary Jane Asuncion

The compilation of information “Animals Know Math, Too!” (p. 7) has been written several times, but this is probably the earliest version.

Another compilation, “July Celebrities” (pp. 14-15), is also in this Prime Weekly Edition July 7, 1988 issue. Imagine compiling more than 100 celebrities born in the month of July in 1988 when Internet access is not yet available. It’s a tedious task, but for someone who loves to collect and archive information and trivia, it’s fun.

 

 

 

“So from the earth he formed all the wild animals and all the birds of the air, and brought them to the man to see what he would call them; whatever the man called each living creature, that would be its name.” – Genesis 2:19, The Revised English Bible.

 

Telemarketing Scam: Are Call Centers Being Used to Harass Consumers?

Spiff Vol. 1 No. 5, July 2008

On the front cover: Charles Romero.

On the back cover: Ruffa Gutierrez for the MET Tathione print ad.

The cover story of Spiff’s fifth issue, “Telemarketing Scam: Are Call Centers Being Used to Harass Consumers?” (pp. 8-9), is about one of those stupid by-products of the modern age. I have written many cover stories, but this one my Mom and I had some personal experiences. And these phone harassment people  are really irritating and bothersome.

A congruent article, “Stop Credit Hassles and Fraud,” follows on the next page.

“All that wicked people want is to find evil things to do, but the righteous stand firm.” – Proverbs 12:12, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.