Fiction: To Share a Dream

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 21 No. 29, November 11, 1997

On the cover: Jomari Yllana and Aiko Melendez

A short story titled “To Share a Dream.”

“There is a right time and a right way for everything, yet people often have many troubles. They do not know what the future holds, and no one can tell them what will happen.” – Ecclesiastes 8:6-7, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Is It Possible to Communicate with the Dead?

Prime Weekly Edition Vol. 3 No. 45, November 18, 1988
On the cover: Maria Hyacinth Barbara “Cindy” V. Lotuaco

The first article I’ve written regarding spiritism.

“And He (GOD) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” – A Revelation to John 21:4, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Movie Review: The Triumph

TV Star Guide Vol. 8 No. 95, November 2007

On the cover: Bret Harrison, Amanda Loncar, Eric Christian Olsen and Sarah Wright

A true-to-life story of Ron Clark, a teacher known for his ability to raise test scores by using unique and innovative methods, The Triumph, is a film I recommend for both teachers and students to watch.

“Give me back the joy of Your salvation. Keep me strong by giving me a willing spirit. Then I will teach Your ways to those who do wrong, and sinners will turn back to You.” – Psalms 51:12-13, The Everyday Bible, New Century Version.

Alam Mo Ba Ito at Sexopedia Pinoy Edition

People’s Balita Taon 17 Blg.186, November 8, 2010

Tampok ang headline na “Mt. Bulusan Nag-aalboroto”

na isinulat ni Jun Bellosillo

Ang aking dalawang trivia and information columns – Sexopedia Pinoy Edition at Alam Mo Ba Ito? – sa People’s Balita.

“Ang lahat ng nasa sanlibutan, ang masasamang nasa ng laman, ang nasa ng mga mata, at ang pagmamalaki sa mundong ito ay hindi nagmumula sa AMA kundi sa sanlibutan. Mawawala ang sanlibutan at ang lahat ng kinahuhumalingan nito, ngunit ang mga sumusunod sa kalooban ng DIYOS ay mabubuhay magpakailanman.” – Ang Unang Sulat ni Juan 2:16-17, Magandang Balita Biblia, Tagalog Popular Version.

Ghosts, Communinicating with the Dead, are They for Real?

Celebrity World Vol. 3 No. 170, November 7, 1994
On the cover: Beth Tamayo.
 

Another reprint (SEE November 4, 2017 post).

“For the living know that they will die; but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten.’” – The Book of Ecclesiastes 9:5, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

Hollywood Stars Health Food, Azkaban Booboos & Movie Monster Battle Royale

TV Star Guide Vol. 6 No. 71, November 2005

On the cover: Ray Stevenson for the TV series “Rome”

An article I co-wrote with my niece, Verna L. Berganio, “What Do Hollywood Stars Do to Stay Healthy?” (p. 16), is a compilation of short infos on the topic.

Booboos and bloopers collected from the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

This article, “Movie Monster Battle Royale” (pp. 22-23), is both for trivia collectors and movie buffs.

“The kind of fasting I want is this: Remove the chains of oppression and the yoke of injustice, and let the oppressed go free. Share your food with the hungry and open your homes to the homeless poor. Give clothes to those who have nothing to wear, and do not refuse to help your own relatives. Then my favor will shine on you like the morning sun, and your wounds will be quickly healed.” – The Book of Isaiah 58:6-8, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

All About Coffee

MOD Vol. 43 No. 1899, November 2012
On the cover: Marian Rivera

Most of the things you may want to know about coffee, you can read on this article, “All About Coffee.”

Also in this MOD November 2012 issue, is my article about the Capiz (Kapis) shell or windowpane oyster (Placuna placenta).

“Afterward I will pour out my spirit on everyone; your sons and daughters will proclaim my message; your old men will have dreams, and your young men will see visions. At that time I will pour out my spirit even on servants, both men and women.” – The Book of Joel 2:28-29, The Good News Bible in Today’s English Version.

 

Can the Living (Really) Communicate With the Dead?

MOD Filipina Vol. 22 No. 948, November 3, 1989
On the cover: Maria Lourdes “Lou” Bunyi

Popular article theme on Holloween and All Saints’ Day are anything and everything associated with ghosts, spiritism, communicating with the dead. So, this too, I have rewritten several times. Foremost among the questions is “Can the Living (Really) Communicate with the Dead?”

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 21 No. 28, November 4, 1997
On the cover: Brad Pitt with Jennifer Aniston (inset)
 

A similar article as the one published in MOD Filipina November 3, 1989 issue (posted above), and in Celebrity World November 7, 1994 issue titled “Ghosts, Communicating with the Dead, are They for Real?” The article, “Is it Possible to Communicate with the Dead?” on the other hand, was first published in Prime Weekly Edition November 10, 1988 issue.

 

 

Also in this Mr. & Ms. November 4, 1997 issue is one of the more difficult crossword puzzles that I have made.

 

“For the living are conscious that they will die; but as for the dead, they are conscious of nothing at all..... Also, their love and their hate and their jealousy have already perished, and they have no portion anymore to time indefinite in anything that has to be done under the sun.” – Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

 

Halloween Trivia

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 22 No. 28, November 3, 1998
On the cover: Onemig Bondoc and China Cojuangco

More for the trivia collectors, this time about the Holloween.

“Be on your guard; let no one capture your minds with hollow and delusive speculations, based on traditions of human teaching and centered on the elemental spirits of the universe and not on Christ.” – The Letter of Paul to the Colossians 2:8, The Revised English Bible.

Crossword Puzzles (Mr. & Ms.)

Mr. & Ms. Vol. 28 Nos. 27 & 29, November 2 & 16, 2004
On the covers: Oyo Boy Sotto and Nadine Samonte with inset of Jasmine Trias (left),
The Incredibles with inset of Judy Ann Santos as Krystala (right)

One of my hobbies is making crossword puzzles. So, no month is without them.

“You are all, in fact, sons of GOD through your faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” – To the Galatians 3:26-17, New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

Pinay Matematika: Nakalalamang Nga Ba ang mga Intsik sa Math?

Pinay Digest Taon 2 Blg. 36 at 37, Nobyembre at Disyembre 1994

Tampok sa dalawang magkasunod na isyu ng kolum kong Pinay Matematika ang pagtalakay kung “Nakalalamang Nga Ba ang mga Intsik sa Math?”

People’s Balita Taon 17 Blg. 180, November 1, 2010

Tampok ang headline na “Lolo Humabol sa Undas”

na isinulat ni Jimmy Boy Mendoza

Ang aking dalawang trivia and information columns – Sexopedia Pinoy Edition at Alam Mo Ba Ito? – sa People’s Balita.

 “Mag-ingat kayo upang hindi kayo mabihag ninuman sa pamamagitan ng walang kabuluhan at madayang katuruan na hindi kay Cristo nagmula, kundi sa mga tradisyon ng mga tao at sa mga alituntunin ng mundong ito.” – Ang Sulat ni Pablo sa mga Taga-Colosas 2:8, Magandang Balita Biblia, Tagalog Popular Version.

MEMORIES MAKE YOU CRY.

IT’S HUMAN NATURE.

ALLOW THEM

TO BECOME INSPIRATIONS

TO MAKE YOU SMILE.

 

Halloween Trivia (Unauthorized reprint)

Mr. & Ms., October 2005
On the cover: KC Montero and Geneva Cruz

This is a reprint of my article of the same title, “Halloween Trivia,” published in Mr. & Ms. November 3, 1998 issue. Ethically and legally, I should have been paid for this article even if it’s a reprint. When you submit an article to a publication, what they are paying you are the right to publish your article, not the ownership of the article. So, without the author’s permission, the publisher cannot reprint. They reprinted this without my permission and didn’t pay me for it.

“Give us day by day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” – The Gospel According to Luke 11:4-5, Holy Bible, The New King James Version.

An Education on Philippine Endangered Species Part IX (On the Wings of Hope and Unity).

Celebrity World Vol. 4 No. 220, October 30, 1995
On the cover: Sheila Marie Dizon

Part IX (Conclusion) of my 1995 Science and Technology Award-winning 9-part special feature “An Education on Philippine Endangered Species” subtitled “On the Wings of Hope and Unity.”

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)



 “As an eagle watches over its nest, hovers above its young, spreads its pinions and takes them up, and bears them on its wings, the LORD alone led his people, no alien god at His side.” – Deuteronomy 32:11-12, The Revised English Bible.

Are There Such Things as Ghosts?

MOD Vol. 38 No. 1822, October 30, 2006
On the cover: Bea Alonzo and Anne Curtis

The Starliners section of MOD October 30, 2006, featured my write-up on “Britney Spears” (pp. 53-55). Also in this issue are brief reviews for the films Open Season, The Prestige and Marie Antoinette (pp. 60-61).

MOD Holloween Spookfest (Free Pullout)
On the cover: Evita Bunye

Pre-Holloween article, “Are There Such Things as Ghosts?” tackled spiritism and world of spirits in the Biblical perspective.

“Do not resort to ghosts and spirits or make yourselves unclean by seeking them out. I am the LORD your GOD.” – Leviticus 19:31, The Revised English Bible.