"Totoy Marquez" and "Pope John Paul II Devotees"

TOTOY MARQUEZ



Totoy Marquez is a former PBA player who was famous for his extra-ordinary shooting skills. In the 80’s, he joined the powerhouse cast of Shell Rimulla X. Marquez comes from a famous clan in show business. The late Artemio Marquez is his father. Melanie is his younger sister and Joey is his half brother. Because of financial mismanagement and addiction to his vices, he now lives a hard up life in Bulacan where he stays in a nipa hut and drives a tricycle for a living.

Isa si Totoy Marquez sa mga dating sikat na basketball player ng PBA o Philippine Basketball Association. Kilala siyang shooter noong dekada otchenta ng sikat na koponan na Shell Rimula X. Kapatid din siya ng basketball player-turned-comedian-turned-politician na si Joey at ng beauty queen na si Melanie at anak ng pamosong director na si Artemio Marquez. Pero dahil sa napabayaang kita at mga bisyo, ang dati niyang komportableng buhay, nauwi sa isang kahig, isang tuka. Sa Bulacan natagpuan ni Rhea Santos si Totoy na nakatira na lamang sa isang kubo at ngayo’y isang tricycle driver na lamang. 


POPE JOHN PAUL II DEVOTEES

In celebration of Pope John Paul II coming beatification on May 1, let’s relive his life and the inspiration and hope that he has given to his devotees. Carmelo Cortes came face to face with the Pope for three times, and he has] with him relics such as skull cap given to him by no less than the Pope. On December 2004, Mel Catanghal suffered from skin asthma. When the Pope passed away, Mel’s brother, Fr. Von prayed for Mel’s recovery through the intercession of Pope John Paul II. In less than a week, Mel got better. Capt. Rolando Luna was a pilot for the Pope in 1981, his first visit to the Philippines. After 3 decades, pilot Rolly admits the Pope has been a great influence in his life, even after his retirement.



Sa nalalapit na biyatipikasyon ni Pope John Paul II ngayong Mayo Uno, muli nating gunitain ang kanyang naging buhay at ang dinulot niyang inspirasyon at pag-asa lalong-lalo na sa mga taong naging deboto niya. 

Katulad na lang ni Carmelo Cortez, na 3 beses nang nakaharap ng personal ang Santo Papa, taglay niya ang iba't ibang souvenir na nagpapaalala ng kanyang pagiging banal kasama na ang pope cap na ang Santo Papa pa mismo ang nagbigay sa kanya. 

Disyembre 2004 naman nang magkaroon ng malubhang skin asthma si Mel Catanghal. Nang pumanaw ang mahal na Santo Papa at mapanood nila ito sa balita, agad nanalangin ang kanyang kapatid na si Fr. Von, at hiniling ang paggaling ni Mel. Sa loob lamang ng isang linggo ay gumaling na raw ito sa tulong ng Santo Papa. 

Si Capt. Rolando Luna naman, naatasan noong 1981 na maging piloto ng sasakyang eroplano ni Pope John Paul II sa kauna-unahan nitong pagbisita sa Pilipinas. Makaraan ang 3 dekada, aminado ang pilotong si Rolly na malaki ang naging impluwensiya ni Pope John Paul II sa kanyang buhay, kahit na ngayong siya'y retirado na.