Roman B. Castillo: I Own Half of Luzon

Moneysaver Vol. 4 No. 1, January 1995

On the cover: The torotots (photo by Boy Pitoy)

This article – “I Own Half of Luzon” – is a shorter version of “The Man Who Owns the Philippines” published in Celebrity World (June 2, 1994).

 

“Remember My laws and rules, and obey them so that you will live safely in the land.  The land will give good crops to you, and you will eat as much as you want and live safely in the land.” – Leviticus 25:18-19, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

The Phenomenon That is Call Ceneter

Spiff (Powering Up the Call Center Life) Vol. 1 No. 1, January 2008

Cover Story: “Queue! The Phenomenon That is Call Center”

 My views and analysis of “The Phenomenon That is Call Center.”

 Twelve reasons why people should stop smoking in "Puff Till You Drop."

Also in this maiden issue of Spiff is the article “The Call of Coffee,” why it is a favourite drink and more.

“Simpletons learn wisdom when the insolent are punished; when the wise prosper they draw a lesson from it.” – Proverbs 21:11, The Revised English Bible.

Quizzes for Trivia Enthusiasts

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 3 No. 1, January 7-14, 1988

Two quizzes for the trivia enthusiasts.

“Listen carefully to what wise people say...... so that you are ready to repeat them..... so that you can give true and reliable answers to anyone who asks.” – Proverbs 22:17, 18 and 21, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Movie Reviews: West Side Story & The Assassination of Jesse James

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 97, January 2008

On the cover: Pro-wrestlers Batista, Randy Orton and Triple H

Two movie reviews: West Side Story and The Assassination of Jesse James.

“The arrogant will not stand in Your presence; You hate all evildoers, You make an end of liars. The LORD abhors those who are violent and deceitful.” – Psalms 5:-6, The Revised English Bible.

Signs of the Times

MOD Filipina Vol. 22 No. 957, January 5, 1990

On the cover: Shirley Guevarra Borja

Written 27 years ago, this article “Signs of the Times” unveiled many events that had been foretold in the Holy Scriptures.

“He (Jesus) answered and said to them, ‘when it is evening you say, it will be fair weather, for the sky is red; and in the morning, it will be foul weather today, for the sky is red and threatening. Hypocrites! You know to discern the face of the sky, but you cannot discern the signs of the times.” – The Gospel According to Matthew 16:2-3, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Of Calendars and Valentines

MOD Vol. 43 No. 1890, January-February 2012
On the cover: Angel Locsin

The article “Night/Day” is about calendars, the many different kinds and systems of knowing the days, months and years, of recording time and history.

Another article connected with calendars included in this issue is “Leap Year: Science and Superstition.”

Also in this MOD January-February 2012 issue is the article “Heart of the Matter: Valentine’s Day Travesties and Trivia.”

“In the past, GOD let all the nations do what they wanted. Yet He proved He is real by showing kindness, by giving you rain from heaven and crops at the right times, by giving you food and feeling your hearts with joy.” – Acts 14:16-17, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Runaway Asteroids (Close Encounters of the Massive Kind): Are We Ready for Them?

Manila Standard, January 3, 1999

(No copy or scanned image is available)

One of a few instances that my byline is seen in a newspaper: “Close Encounters of the Massive Kind – Runaway Asteroids: Are We Ready for Them?” is about possibly the greatest threat that could cause an Earth’s extinction level event. [NOTE: This is was also published in MOD (March 17, 2000) ]

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.” – According to Matthew 24:29, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Trends: Fast Forward to the Future

MOD (Trends 2000), January 2000

The article “Fast Forward to the Future,” Written 18 years ago, is a peek into the social and medical trends in the future.

“The LORD, the King of Israel, has this to say: ‘You gods of the nations, present your case. Bring the best arguments you have! Come here and predict what will happen, so that we will know it when it takes place..... Tell us what the future holds – then we will know that you are gods....! You and all you do are nothing; those who worship you are disgusting....! All these gods are useless; they can do nothing at all – these idols are weak and powerless.’” – The Book of Isaiah 41:21-24 & 29, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

Sexopedia First Issue and Inside Women's Fantasies

Playhouse Men’s Magazine (Two cover) Issue #1 (January 1, 2008)

On the left: Claire Barberis portays the “Female Centaur”

On the right: The “Lesbian Lovers”

The first issue of the column Sexopedia. NOTE: The word “Sexopedia” was first used and coined by the author as early as 1988; its etymology and definition is described in this first issue.

Also in this maiden issue of Playhouse is the uncut version of my article “Inside Women’s Fantasies.” (NOTE: Not all the pictures are included in this post)

“For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.” – Proverbs 5:3-4, Holy Bible, King James Version.

Opisinang Walang Papel: Posible ba sa Panahon ng mga Computers?

Kabayan Vol. 2 No. 503, Enero 1, 2000

On the front page: President Joseph Estrada giving a gift to a young girl

with the headline “Hiling ni Erap para sa Bagong Mileniyo: Kapayapaan sa Lahat”

na isinulat ni William B. Dimasupil.

Isang magandang pasimulang artikulo para sa Bagong Taon – “Opisinang Walang Papel: Posible ba sa Panahon ng mga Computers?”

“Sa inyong pagtitiis ay maililigtas ninyo ang inyong buhay.” – Ang Magandang Balita Ayon Kay Lucas 21:19, Magandang Balita Biblia, Tagalog Popular Version.

1995 PHILIPPINE PRESS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY JOURNALISM AWARD

Celebrity World Vol. 4 No. 229, January 1, 1996
On the cover: Dolphy and Vandolph

It happened 22 years ago and it’s still quite nice to reminisce. My article “An Education on Philippine Endangered Species” won the top price in the 5th Annual Philippine Press Institute Science and Technology Journalism Award.

“You (GOD) are my rock and my protection. For the good of Your name, lead me and guide me.... You guide me with Your advice, and later You will receive me in honor.” – Psalms 31:3 and 73:24, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

 

A NEW BEGINNING UNFOLDS.....

Quiz for the Whiz: You Better Be Good in Math

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 2 No. 46, December 31, 1987
On the cover: Janice “Cookie” Velus Gonzalez

In the objective of propagating enthusiasm on the subject of Mathematics, I once in a while make quizzes about the subject, though this maybe the only Quiz for the Wiz published in Prime Weekly Edition with Mathematics as the theme. The answers are given but the solutions are left for the enthusiasts to discover.

“An honest answer is as pleasing as a kiss on the lips.” – Proverbs 24:26, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Wham Bam, Do You Really Want a Piece of Ham?

MOD Vol. 42 No. 1889, December 2011

On the cover: Kimberly Kaye Baculi

This was originally titled “Wham Bam, Do You Really Want a Piece of Ham?” It was editor-retitled “A HAM-my Story” probably to get on with the Yuletide tradition. A paragraph (biblical reference) was removed: First, let us remember that biblically speaking, pork is spiritually “unclean.” God forbade his people to eat swine meat (Leviticus 11:7-8, Deuteronomy 14:18) and the early Christians regarded the hog as the epitome of filth (Matthew 7:6, II Peter 2:22).

 

 

“Now the pig has a split hoof that is completely divided, but it does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you. You must not eat the meat from these animals or even touch their dead bodies; they are unclean for you.” – Leviticus 11:7-8, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Star Wars Reminisced

TV Star Guide Vol. 7 No. 84, December 2006

On the cover: Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker (a.k.a. Darth Vader)

The cover story of TV Star Guide seventh anniversary special – “Star Wars Reminisced”

“Evil people give up trying to escape from the darkness; it has been decided that they will die by the sword.” – Job 15:22, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.