Angel's Breath For Men Only Eau de Cologne

Angel's Breath is a popular brand of cologne in the Philippines. According to its Facebook page, Angel's Breath "is the Classic Cologne that makes everyone as fragrant as the Angels. Made only from nature's garden of essences!" The cologne manufactured by Angel's Breath is typically marketed to babies and ladies, but in 1996 the company released a cologne that is marketed to men.

The following advertisement for Angel's Breath For Men Only Eau de Cologne appeared in the April 12, 1996 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer. Angel's Breath For Men Only Eau de Cologne was available in green 40- and 100-mL bottles. The blurb reads like this: "For Men Only!" A single splash on your skin. A feeling so different, you want it again. A scent so good you just can't stop her From trying it too!" It is still unclear whether this cologne brand is still available in the market.

Ginebra Sampaguita

Ginebra Sampaguita is an old brand of gin that was manufactured by Destileria La Corona Inc. in Caloocan City. Its label features a lady wearing a red Filipina dress and a crown. The lady carries a  shield that is marked "D.C.I.," the distillery's initials. These framed Ginebra Sampaguita labels are among the vintage items that can be found at the Adarna Food and Culture Restaurant in Quezon City.

Movie Ads: "Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo" (1993)

Enteng Manok: Tari ng Quiapo, an action movie produced by Magdalena Films, opened in theaters on September 30, 1993. This movie features Eddie Garcia in the title role, under the direction of Francis "Jun" Posadas. It can be deduced that Garcia plays the role of a sabungero (cockfighter) named Enteng. Tari refers to a three- or four-inch blade attached to the leg of the cock.

The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, popularly known as the Quiapo Church, can be noticed on the advertisement. Every January 9, Filipino Catholic devotees converge to this religious landmark to observe the Feast of the Black Nazarene.

Jolt Cola Advertisement with Diether Ocampo

The April 7, 1996 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer carried an advertisement of the now-discontinued Jolt Cola. It can be noted that the soft drink brand was license by The Jolt Company, U.S.A., to Cosmos Bottling Corporation. The latter is a subsidiary of RFM Corporation.

I suppose that the model is the actor Diether Ocampo. After searching the Internet, I found out that Jolt Cola was one of the many products in which he was commercial model.

Juan Flavier's Endorsement

The popularity of Juan Flavier as Secretary of the Department of Health in the early 1990s seems to have propelled him to the Senate, serving for two consecutive six-year terms from 1995 to 2007. After his stint in politics, Flavier became active in various health advocacy programs.

In 2005 then-Senator Flavier also endorsed the dietary supplement ABS Herbs, which is purported to improve diabetics' health. Here is a scanned copy of the advertisement as it appeared in the August 6, 2005 issue of The Philippine Star:

Prayle (Friar): A Poem

In the October 7, 1997 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, a poem in written in Tagalog was published as a paid advertisement. The poem's title Prayle (Friar in English) attacks members of the clergy who seem to be very fond of meddling in Philippine politics.


Here is a scanned image of the poem: