Movie Review: Reversal of Fortune

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 94, October 2007

On the cover: Wentworth Miller for the TV series Prison Break,

with Bill Henrickson, Jeremy Irons and Glenn Close, and Marian Rivera (insets)

An assigned review of the film Reversal of Fortune, which was based on the true-to-life story of Claus von Bülow.

“Hard times do not come up from the ground, and trouble does not grow from the earth. People produce trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.” – Job 5:6-7, 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.

 

Tips on Buying a House

Celebrity World Vol. 5 No. 266, October 14, 1996

On the cover: Loren Legarda

This article has also been published several times in different magazines.

“‘Heaven is My throne,’ says the LORD, ‘and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house would you build for me? Where is the place for Me to live in? Did not I myself make all these things?’” – The Acts of the Apostles 7:49-50, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Alam Mo Ba Ito: Ano ang Trivia?

Dalawang magkasunod na isyu ng People’s Balita
Taon 17 Blg. 164 & 165, October 13 & 14, 2010

Sa mga mahilig sa “trivia,” ito ay para sa inyo.

“Sa pagsunod sa utos mo, ako’y iyong pangunahan,

      pagkat dito nakakamtam ang ligayang inaasam.....
Ako’y bigyan mo ng dunong at ng tunay na kaalaman,
      yamang ako’y nagtiwala sa utos Mong ibinigay.”
      – Mga Awit 119:35 at 66, Magandang Balita Biblia, Tagalog Popular Version

The Untold Story of Isaac Newton

Prime Weekly Edition, Vol. 3 No. 41, October 13, 1988

On the cover: Jennifer “Jenny” C. Francisco

All about my favorite mathematician, Sir Isaac Newton.

“Lead me in the path of Your commands, because that makes me happy..... Teach me wisdom and knowledge because I trust Your commands.” – Psalms 119:35 & 66, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

MVP, the Boxer and the Pianist

Atlas TV Guide Vol. 10 No. 130, October 2010

On the cover: Marion Caunter, Kristy Curtis, and Dave Nuku,

With Sharon Cuneta, Manny V. Pangilinan, and Edd China and Mike Brewer (insets)

Two articles, two Mannys (Manny V. Pangilinan and Manny Pacquiao), the “Massive Expansion of TV5” (pp. 8-9), and Lang Lang, a young virtuoso pianist from Liaoning, China, featured in Atlas TV Guide October 2010 issue.

“Wisdom is with aged men, and with length of days, understanding.” – The Book of Job 12:12, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

A Gallery of Firsts: Women Who Excel in Their Chosen Field of Endeavor

MOD 31st Anniversary Special, October 2005

On the cover: Miss Earth 2004 Priscilla Meirelles

Featured in MOD’s 31st Anniversary Special is my contributions to its A Gallery of Firsts – “women who excel in their chosen field of endeavour and come out first in the arena,” for Science (and Mathematics), Sports, and Travel and Aviation.

“So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called but few chosen.” – The Gospel According to Matthew 20:16, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

The Most Significant Events in the World (1974-2004)

MOD 30th Anniversary Special, October 2004
On the cover: Tingting Cojuangco and daughters Mikee and China

As usual, I get to write the broadest and no-nonsense anniversary feature story, “The WORLD,” that is the most “significant events (in the world) in the last 30 MOD years.”

And I am also featured as one of the contributors, “writers who have made MOD the country’s number one weekly magazine.”

“..... GOD’s rule is forever, and His kingdom continues for all time.” – Daniel 4:34, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

An Education on Philippine Endangered Species Part VI (Wonders from Deep and Shallow Waters)



Celebrity World Vol. 4 No. 217, October 9, 1995
On the cover: Freddie Aguilar and daughter Maegan Aquilar
 

Part VI of my 1995 Science and Technology Award-winning 9-part special feature “An Education on Philippine Endangered Species” subtitled “Wonders from Deep and Shallow Waters.”

Part I – “Paradise Lost, Can it be Regained?” (September 4, 1995)

Part II – “Biodiversity in an Hourglass” (September 11)
Part III – “When Trees Fall to the Ground” (September 18)
Part IV – “Cries from the Wild” (September 24)
Part V – “Saga of the Reptilian Kind” (October 2)
Part VI – “Wonders from Deep and Shallow Waters” (October 9)
Part VII – “Saving Our Marine Forest and Wildlife” (October 16)
Part VIII – “The Deflowering of the Wild Flowers” (October 23)
Part IX – “On the Wings of Hope and Unity” (October 30)

“He gathered the water of the sea into a heap. He made the great ocean stay in its place. All the earth should worship the LORD; the whole world should fear Him.” – Psalms 33:7-8, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Pluto No Longer a Planet?

MOD Vol. 37 No. 1821, October 9, 2006

On the cover: Kris Aquino

After more than seven-and-a-half decades since its discovery, the Planet Pluto was removed from the list of planets in the solar system.

“So I will continue to amaze these people by doing more and more miracles. Their wise men will lose their wisdom; their wise men will not be able to understand.” – Isaiah 29:14, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Hopia & the Filipinos' Chinese Heritage

MOD Vol. 42 No. 1887, October 2011

On the cover: Shamcey Supsup

Two articles on the Chinese legacy and heritage in the Philippines: “Hopia Like It” (pp. 39-41) and “Chinese Takeout: A Look-back at Filipinos’ Chinese Heritage” (pp. 57-59).

“‘No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me,’ says the LORD.” – The Book of Isaiah 54:17, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Get Your Little Children's Cooperation (In Home Attitude and Schooling)

Celebrity World Vol. 5 No. 265, October 7, 1996

On the cover: Joanna Ampil

A short article giving tips on Parenting and how to “Get Your Little Children’s Cooperation (In Home Attitude and Schooling).”

“... Jesus called them to Him and said, ‘Let the little children come to Me and do not forbid them; for such is the kingdom of GOD. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of GOD as a little child will by no means enter it.” – The Gospel According to Luke 18:16-17, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Last Hope for Mt. Makiling

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 22 No. 24, October 6, 1998

On the cover: Christopher Peralta and Paula Paralejo,

Nicolas Cage (inset).

What people must know about Mount Makiling. (Note: The italization of the scientific names must have been overlooked at the encoding).

“In the last days the mountain on which the LORD’s Temple stands will become the most important of all mountains. It will be raised above the hills, and people from all nations will come streaming to it.” – Isaiah 2:2, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Crossword Puzzles

Mr.& Ms. Vol. 28 Nos. 24 & 26, October 5 and 19, 2004
On the covers: Jimmy Garcia with Sandara Park (inset),
and Miguel Tanfelix and Sam Bumatay

Two crossword puzzles with almost similar grid frames.

 

“Seek the LORD, all in the land who lived humbly, obeying His laws; seek righteousness, seek humility; it may be that you will find shelter on the day of the LORD’s anger.” – Zephaniah 2:2, The Revised English Bible.

Of Skin Moles and Philippine Pearls

MOD Vol. 43 No. 1898, October 2012

On the cover: Bea Alonzo

An assigned article said to be nobody wants to take. Well, “Holy Mole-y,” it’s here, what you want to know about moles, the scientific and pseudo-scientific.

Also in this MOD October 2012 issue is my article on “Pearls of the Philippines.”

“Again the kingdom of the heavens is like a travelling merchant seeking fine pearls. Upon finding one pearl of high value, away he went and promptly sold all the things he had and bought it.” – According to Matthew 13:45-46, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.