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Execs attend The good that Rockwellist: CG training …page 9 Classic bags …page 2 they do get a twist…page 12  Lopezlink October 2019 Biz News Lopezlink October 2019  T1 Rentals beefs up fleet with 18 Isuzu trucks First Gen hosts confab for By Franz Kevin Buenaseda At the Lopez Group economic-political briefing itself in the equipment rental in- users of Siemens gas turbines dustry as a pioneer in providing By Joel Gaborni a full range of equipment that AtBy Carla Paras-Sison the crossroads includes earth-moving, lifting, industrial rental, and transport PROF. Victor Andres Manhit, and hauling solutions through founder and managing director its subsidiary Therma One of Stratbase Group and presi- Transport. dent of its policy think tank, the T1 Rentals currently owns Albert del Rosario Institute over 700 units of construc- for Strategic and International L-R: Atty. Cesar Villanueva; Jessie Carpio; Ina Figueroa; and Atty. Teodoro Kalaw IV T1 Rentals division head Levi Dy (center) with (l-r) Centro COO/CFO Jerryme Studies, described the political Garcia, Centro president Raphael Juan, Inteco president/COO Raymond tion equipment, machinery and Jarina and Isuzu Corp. dealer sales department head Mario transport vehicles. It has more situation of President Duterte’s Ojales during the turnover of the new trucks than 200 operators and mechan- government as “at the crossroads” Advanced CG training by ICD ics certified by the Association as it is currently lodged “halfway By Carla Paras-Sison T1 Rentals recently added 18 “We are definite that these of Carriers and Equipment Les- in his term; half-full in terms of brand-new Isuzu Forward FZ additional vehicles will boost sors and has completed services accomplishments; and at that A total of 122 directors and ers; and criminal liability of Kalaw also presented the steps Jonathan Ravelas and Prof. Victor Andres Manhit Hiab boom trucks to its 724- the daily operations and meet in more than 20 cities and prov- juncture of defending his legacy officers of publicly listed com- aiders, abettors and those who in the reporting process as follows: First Gen EVP Jon Russell (right) greets Brian Byrne, CEO of Siemens Power Generation Service Asia, before the start strong equipment fleet. the new demands of our com- inces across the Philippines. and achievements while simulta- The President has gained growth momentum, having had panies (PLCs) associated with counsel them. management commitment and of the conference Isuzu Philippines Corporation, pany,” said T1 Rentals division T1 Rentals also opened a neously carving out a future sce- headway on this objective as 14 quarters of above 6.0% GDP the Lopez Group underwent Rules on material RPTs setting up the project team; ma- Inteco Philippines and Centro head Levi Dy. hub in Mandaue City, Cebu to nario free of legal compromises.” self-rated poverty went down in growth; a large young, work- advanced corporate governance Jessie Carpio, partner and teriality assessment; stakeholder FIRST Gen Corporation on “We are delighted to host an stability and improving com- Manufacturing turned over the Rebranded as T1 Rentals participate in the booming con- At the annual economic and the First Quarter (March) 2019 ing-age population, also called (CG) training on September 6. head of the Audit and Assur- engagement; content mapping September 24, 2019 welcomed event that represents 29 mem- petitiveness for many years to new units to T1 Rentals at Cen- in January 2019, the Plant and struction activity in the region. It political briefing that starts the Social Weather Survey by Social the demographic dividend; its Conducted by the Institute ance division of Punongbayan and development; and produc- to nearly 100 interna- bers from 12 countries with come,” he added. tro Manufacturing’s bodybuild- Equipment Division of First plans to open hubs in Batangas budget planning process for the Weather Stations (SWS). The skilled, English-speaking and of Corporate Directors (ICD), & Araullo (P&A), used a ques- tion, launch and distribution of tional delegates and suppliers 91 gas turbines and more than Around the world Siemens ing plant in Marilao, Bulacan. Balfour has made a name for and Davao City within the year. Lopez Group, Manhit reminded number of Filipino families that trainable workforce; and en- the training covered topics tion-and-answer format to il- the sustainability report (SR). to the annual Asia-Pacific Us- 33,000 MW of capacity,” Jon has sold over 400 4000F gas key officers and staff members considered themselves poor fell gagement in digitalization. mandated by the Securities and lustrate rules on material RPTs The SEC required all- pub ers’ Group for Siemens SGT- Russell, First Gen executive vice turbines. Each year, owners that Duterte is a “populist leader to a record low of 38%, estimated PH weaknesses, strengths Exchange Commission (SEC) under SEC Memorandum licly listed companies to submit 4000F gas turbines. president and chief commercial and operators get together SKYBIZ empowers women, online who projects to outrun the ‘past’ at 9.5 million families. Self-rated At the same time, he recog- for the continuing education of Circular 10 series of 2019. The SRs with the first one covering Six of the gas turbines are officer, said at the opening of in a “Users’ Group” to share and break its traditional practices.” poverty was recently highest at nized the country’s weaknesses professional directors and offi- circular aims to institutional- 2019, for submission with the used in First Gen’s 1,000- the gathering. their experience and to hear businesses in latest Growth Series talks Public perception 52% in the Third Quarter (Sep- and strengths, among them cers of listed companies. ize good corporate governance 2019 annual report in 2020. The megawatt (MW) Santa Rita “The sharing of experiences from Siemens Gas & Power According to him, Duterte tember) 2018 SWS survey and high unemployment and under- Atty. Cesar Villanueva, ICD by ensuring that transactions SEC is applying a “comply or and 500-MW San Lorenzo over the next three days will and third-party vendors about WITH more Filipinos today continues to enjoy high approv- 50% in the Fourth Quarter (De- employment; poverty or income trustee and former chairman between and among RPTs are explain” approach for the first power plants in Batangas. Their enable us to help Siemens de- the latest improvements aspiring to run their business- al ratings marked by the public’s cember) 2018 SWS survey. inequality; poor infrastructure; and chief executive officer of the conducted at arm’s length basis three years, with companies al- output and reliability helped velop the next round of im- and developments for these es at home with the advent of perception of consistent exercise Upbeat consumption an imbalanced, services-led Governance Commission for and that material RPTs are ap- lowed to explain items where supply approximately 15% of provements for Santa Rita and machines. This year’s Users’ digital technology, SKYBIZ is of political will, a deep personal In the same briefing, Jona- economy; the widening gap in GOCCs (government-owned proved and reported. data is still not available. How- Luzon’s electricity demand San Lorenzo—something that Group gathering ran from actively helping them undergo connection with constituents than Ravelas, first vice presi- education, which the K-12 pro- and -controlled corporations), Ina Figueroa, principal of the ever, eventual full compliance is throughout the critical hot sea- can benefit consumers in the September 24 to September digital transformations through and an ability to define key vi- dent and chief market strategist gram is addressing; and regional discussed challenges and oppor- Tax Advisory group of P&A, expected. son earlier this year. Philippines by supporting grid 26. its Growth Series events. sions for the country. of BDO Unibank Inc., said the conflicts which may negatively tunities related to the Revised discussed various transfer pric- The business division of SKY “The President, who strategi- Philippine economy is expect- impact on remittances. Corporation Code (RCC). ing methods to apply the arm’s recently tied up with Network cally uses social media to circum- ing to grow by 6% this year and Based on government’s re- Self-dealings length principle. RPTs must of Entrepreneur Women and vent mainstream media outlets 6.5% next year in terms of gross quested budget, Ravelas count- His presentation covered be made under comparable invited several speakers to share that he decries as biased and domestic product (GDP), on ed 170 nationwide infrastruc- self-dealings and related-party conditions and circumstances with business start-up owners L-R: SKYBIZ Sales head Mike Arcadio, Davao general manager Makoy hostile, sustains broad sectoral the back of upbeat consump- ture projects that are ongoing transactions (RPT), reporting as transactions with indepen- how digital helped in growing Marcos, Virtualahan’s Ryan Gersava, Womenpowered Digital’s Mary Rose support by exploiting popular tion and investments. He also or awaiting funding and 68 on beneficial ownership, disclo- dent parties. “Walang kapa- their businesses. Ofianga, Swito Corporation’s Gloryrose Dy and SKYBIZ Mindanao cluster frustration of the Filipino people expects inflation to average 3% projects covering two or more sure of the individual compen- kapatid, walang kai-kaibigan, “SKYBIZ believes that busi- head Jhaps Fernandez with the traditional economic in 2019 and 3.1% in 2020. regions. Due to increased in- sation of directors, provisions walang kama-kamag-anak,” she nessmen need a reliable partner and political elite,” he said. Due to the devaluation of frastructure spending, he sees relating to increasing ease of quipped. to help deliver their services. AskGina.ph, and Farah Acierto engaged in the business of Duterte’s unorthodox style of the Chinese yuan in response to opportunities in the agribusi- doing business, and the differ- Companies must post their Our business-grade broadband who runs her family’s Casa del training and mentoring tech leadership and populist policies the trade war with the United ness, tourism, manufacturing, ences between a one-person RPT policy on their respec- and data services are designed Niño School system in Lagu- start-ups; and Gloryrose Dy, are expected to persist through- States, he expects the peso to infrastructure and construction, corporation (OPC) and a close tive websites as well as submit to help them ensure produc- na. Swito Corporation CEO and out his term. “He has success- end the year at 52.50 against power and energy, and business corporation. The RCC grants such to the SEC by October tivity and achieve seamless op- SKYBIZ Growth Series also cofounder who spoke on leav- fully identified himself as one the dollar, and weaken further process outsourcing industries. the SEC powers to cite in con- 27, 2019. Material RPTs must eration,” said Dicky Liwanag, invaded Davao and partnered ing a digital brand footprint. of the marginalized and disen- to 53.00 in 2020. These industries further fuel tempt and impose administra- be verified by a third party, ap- SKYBIZ business unit head. with speakers Ryan Gersava, SKYBIZ shared its products franchised sectors… project- Despite global turbulence, the growth of the education, tive sanctions on violators, in proved by the board of direc- Speakers included Sofia Ve- founder of Virtualahan, a social and services that could help the Eugenio Lopez Center turns 22 Eugenio Lopez Center (ELC) in Antipolo celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a Thanksgiving mass ing an ‘anti-elite’ image,” said the Philippines remains among health care and community addition to criminal penalties tors and reported to the SEC ronica Relosa, who owns SVR enterprise that gives physically entrepreneurs in their quest for and salu-salo attended by ELC staff as well as First Philippine Realty Corporation (FPRC) and First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) executives. Manhit. The biggest challenge the top 10 fastest growing econ- building or social services sectors imposed by the law. through an advisement report Infinity Skincare Manufactur- disabled workers opportunities success. Considered one of the historic structures belonging to the Lopez Group, ELC was inaugurated on July 20, 1997, the birth anniversary of Lopez Group founder for the government is “reducing omies in Asia. Ravelas under- because of the need to develop The RCC provides specific within three days after execu- ing, Mench Dizon who runs to thrive and become leaders; To know more about SKY- Eugenio Lopez Sr. Photo shows Oscar R. Lopez Jr. (7th from left), president of FPRC which manages ELC, with (l-r) Edralin Versoza, assistant manager for poverty and addressing inequal- scored the country’s strengths and increase the productivity of criminal penalties for the fol- tion or approval. A summary of housekeeping; Remia Batallador, operations head; Leonardo Lovelo, R&D chef; Maria Lourdes Caudal, executive chef; Aldrin Gamulo, assistant F&B a home concierge venture de- Mary Rose Ofianga of Wom- BIZ, visit skybiz.com.ph for ity amidst economic growth.” and opportunities given its the country’s workforce. lowing: unauthorized use of all RPTs must be included in manager; Peregrine Martin Avecilla, FPRC general manager; Rhoan Tudela, HR management and development head; Maria Suzette Valmonte, sales and signed for busy women called enpowered Digital which is the latest news and offers. corporate name; violation of the integrated annual corporate marketing head; Aileen Korionoff, AVP- Finance of FPH; Crismar Lacerna, finance and purchasing head; and Danilo Caraballo, assistant manager for building director’s disqualification pro- governance report submitted to and ground maintenance, during the celebration. visions; violation of duty to the SEC on May 30 every year. maintain records, allow inspec- The circular provides penalties tion or reproduction; certifying for noncompliance. ABS-CBN TVplus’ KBO now available in 7-Eleven incomplete or inaccurate, false Best practices By Kane Choa or misleading statements; col- Atty. Teodoro Kalaw IV, lusion by independent auditor; ICD trustee, gave an overview KBO viewers now have the add- KBO using cash,” said Adri- the details, get the CLiQQ order tuned in to KBO channel dur- obtaining corporate registra- of best practices in sustain- ed convenience of subscribing anne Reyes-Ismael, TVplus slip and pay at the counter. ing the time of activation. tion through fraud; corpora- ability reporting. He compared to weekly movie offerings using product manager. 7-Eleven loyalty and services Adding to this new payment tion’s fraudulent conduct of the following sustainability the CLiQQ kiosks in 7-Eleven To purchase KBO via CLiQQ, manager Sydney Lau said that convenience is the availability of SKYBIZ film screening a ‘roaring’ success SKYBIZ successfully held a “blue carpet” business; corporation’s acting as reporting frameworks: Global stores nationwide as ABS-CBN subscribers can head to the near- 7-Eleven won’t be charging an the service in 2,700 CLiQQ ki- special screening of the live-action remake of the 1994 animated classic, “The Lion King,” at the Resorts World intermediary for graft and cor- Reporting Initiative (GRI) TVplus and Gate Distribution est 7-Eleven store and do these add-on or service fee on top of osks. Gate distribution general Manila Cinema. Key accounts clients and their families were treated to fun games and raffles where they won exclusive “The Lion King” merchandise and chocolate wafer gifts from Gery. This was simultaneously done together rupt practices; corporation’s en- Standard; Integrated Report- Enterprise Inc. have officially simple steps: on the CLiQQ ki- the price of KBO. manager Trisha Pascual said with members of the Cebu Hotels IT Association, or CHITA, at SM Seaside Cebu. Guests posted photos of the event gaging intermediaries for graft ing; Sustainability Accounting signed a partnership. osk, press LOAD, choose KBO KBO access can be imme- this could grow even further be- on their social media accounts using the hashtag #SKYBIZBlueCarpet. and corrupt practices; tolerat- Standards Board; B Corp B “This partnership gives sub- and click KBO30, enter “airing diately activated after payment cause “after some period we can ing graft and corrupt practices; Impact Assessment; and Fu- scribers more payment options date” (space) “TVplus Box ID.” through 7-Eleven for as long as extend it to more than 12,000 retaliation against whistleblow- ture-Fit Business Benchmark. because now they can purchase After reviewing and confirming the subscriber’s TVplus box is partners of ECPay and Gate.” Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink October 2019 Lopezlink October 2019  couch potato treats By Dan Lopez Layug Judy Ann makes big TV Compound Interest comeback in ‘’ Dado Banatao’s PhilDev accelerating PeoplePods By Kane Choa growth: How to access more resources THE television comeback of Judy oncillo, Meryl Soriano, Joem Bas- on Mang Greggy and his deepest THE pioneering entrepreneur- cash prize at the INSEAD PhilDev, or Philippine De- Ann Santos brings a heart-tugging con and , with wish. ial spirit entails not only think- Venture Competition (France velopment Foundation, was story about hope, love for fam- the special participation of Tirso “Starla” is written by Dindo Perez ing of creative ways to leverage and Singapore) against start-up founded by Dado Banatao, a ily, forgiveness and granting the Cruz III and Charo Santos. and directed by Onat Diaz, Darnel a department’s existing assets, ideas around the world. venture capitalist and inventor heart’s deepest wishes in the prime In “Starla,” Judy Ann is the ruthless Villaflor and Jerome Pobocan. but also being opportunistic in Build support to access of semiconductors that are the time teleserye “Starla.” Teresa, a lawyer who is dedicated to Its cast members also include gathering more resources/ex- seasoned experts foundation of computers today. seeking revenge on her hometown. Grae Fernandez, Chantal Videla, The series follows a father- pertise and building networks Our entrepreneurial team also The accelerator takes no equity Elaine Duran emerges as daughter relationship and a mis- Her plans are hindered by her Janus del Prado, Kathleen Her- and brand identity to access realized that we have much to with the goal of turning start-ups sion to grant people’s wishes—a estranged father Greggy ( Joel) and mosa, , Jordan Herrera, future resources. learn from seasoned executives. into future inclusive businesses. ‘TNT’ champ timely present for viewers of all his adopted son Buboy (Enzo) af- , Raikko Mateo, Ch- Gather resources that are Fortunately, we found business Over the six-month pro- Elaine Duran of Butuan City was named the latest ages this Christmas season from ter Buboy catches what he thinks is unsa Jeung, Myel de Leon, Heaven caption not immediately obvious accelerator Innovation for So- gram, PeoplePods will receive grand champion of “” on “It’s . a firefly named Starla ( Jana). Peralejo and many more. My start-up PeoplePods Phil- cial Impact Partnership (ISIP). mentorship from Banatao and Showtime” on Sept. 28, capping off a journey that Joining Judy Ann in “Starla” are Buboy and Starla heal their town Catch “Starla” as it rises on ippines was funded in 2017 with An accelerator is a program that investors such as ICCP Ven- The PeoplePods team with other impact entrepreneurs and representatives from PhilDev, UNDP and the Australian began when she became the competition’s first 10- , Enzo Pelojero, Jana Ag- by granting wishes, but are fixated Primetime Bida on ABS-CBN! time daily defending champion or “TNT Record the life savings of my wife and gives developing companies ac- tures (Investment & Capital Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade me. Because of the high capital cess to investors, mentorship Corporation of the Philip- Holder.” The 20-year-old singer sealed her victory in Invest in your network and the grand finals’ last round by performing a med- required to develop dignified and support services. pines), Wavemaker Partners, cialists in strategy, operations, generate more revenues or low- dorm communities for industrial ISIP is the most prestigious BDO, Google and other sales and marketing, technol- brand identity to access er costs for your company, your ley of Basil Valdez hits. She received the highest ‘It’s Showtime’ presents ‘Magpasikat,’ relaunches future resources combined average score of 41.18% from the mad- employees, this was not enough. SDG-focused (Sustainable prominent leaders in business, ogy and fundraising. They will colleagues and superiors will lang people’s votes and judges’ scores, beating fellow classic segments for 10th anniversary To raise capital, we joined Development Goals) business technology and international help us with execution as well The first step in seeking -re want to support this. If your grand finalists John Mark Saga and John Michael the Kellogg Real Estate Com- accelerator in the Philippines. development. These mentors as codifying our sales playbook sources is the willingness to department is helping people dela Cerna. “IT’S Showtime” is gearing up for petition this October, featuring , Jhong Hilario, back other segments that kicked petition (USA), beating out It is the flagship entrepreneur- and leaders will use their net- and operations manuals. Lastly, ask for help. Tell others about live better or work better, other its biggest anniversary celebration the following groups: , Mariel Rodriguez and Hashtags. off the careers of champions such teams from top MBA schools ship program of PhilDev and works to open up new markets our team will attend workshops what you want to achieve and people will want to help you. to date called “Sampu Sample,” a Amy Perez and the Bidaman Top The country’s No. 1 noontime as El Gamma Penumbra, Fourth to win the top monetary prize. the United Nations Develop- for us to serve. Additionally, our that will aid us in strengthen- what support you need. If they ISIP chose PeoplePods be- yearlong festival of surprises that 6; Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, show looks back on its 10 years by Impact, Rachel Gabreza and the We also won the first-place ment Programme (UNDP). start-up receives access to spe- ing our competitive advantage. realize that your objectives will Turn to page 10 marks the program’s 10 years of “Ate Girl” Jackie, Ion and Stephen; relaunching its classic segments, TNT Boys, and young artists such making Filipinos happy. , and GT; Vice including the dance competition as Onyok Pineda, Chunsa Jeung, Biz Excellence First of the 10 surprises is the Ganda and the Top 3 queens of that produced XB GenSan. Esang de Torres, GT, Hashtags hosts’ annual “Magpasikat” com- “Miss Q & A’s” two seasons; and “It’s Showtime” will also bring and the next , Jane de Leon. Awards ceremony on Oct. 17 In the coming months, viewers can expect the program to share more and more blessings, and for segments such as “Mr. Q & A” and ‘Bloody good’ premiere “KapareWho” to churn out double 11By Ross Hamo Jr. semifinalists vie for LAAs the fun, the return of “Tawag ng for ‘Sandugo’ Tanghalan” and live shows in and Viewers all over the country watched the story of two REPRESENTING the best of out of the country. the best achievements of teams brothers growing up in extreme poverty with loving For its 10th year, “It’s Show- parents in ABS-CBN’s new afternoon series “San- from the companies across the time” is pushing for environmental Lopez Group, 20 nominations dugo.” The pilot episode on Sept. 30 recorded a na- protection and conservation as it tional TV rating of 18%, almost seven points higher endorsed by the respective pres- challenges the madlang people to idents and CEOs of the partici- than its rival program “Dahil sa Pag-ibig’s” 11.1%, support its advocacy project, whose according to data from Kantar Media. “Sandugo” pating companies were submit- details will be revealed soon. ted to the Lopez Achievement features and as frater- Join the “It’s Showtime” family nal twins who become mortal enemies, alongside a Awards (LAA) program man- as it celebrates its 10th anniversary agement team. powerhouse cast composed of , Ariel ‘It’s Showtime’ hosts Amy Perez, Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, , Anne Curtis, Teddy Corpuz and Jugs Jugueta beginning this October! (K. Choa) Rivera, Gardo Versoza, Elisse Joson, Eleven entries emerged as Dissecting Data Team, ABS-CBN and . It airs after “Kadenang semifinalists after the first round Ginto” on ABS-CBN. of assessments by the screening Star Hunt Team, ABS-CBN committees representing the six Experience ‘Bel Paese’ in ABS-CBN launches Class Project, categories—Customer Focus, Hu- Team Indestructible, ABS-CBN man Resource Focus, Operations ‘My Italy with Margarita’ Management, Business Manage- M a r g a r i t a ment, Corporate Image-Building Forés takes a docu competition for students and Public Responsibility. viewers on an Dominating Customer Focus Italian food COLLEGE student filmmakers The students behind the top Channel, ANC For the Customer Focus cat- escapade as who are hungry for the chance to three entries will also receive cash and soon on ABS- egory, four out of six entries made she journeys showcase their storytelling and prizes of up to P30,000 and tro- CBN. The winning it as semifinalists, all coming from around Bel visual skills to a wider audience phies. films, plus seven iWant Team, ABS-CBN ABS-CBN Corporation—“Star Paese (“the can now submit their works to the Eligible college students from other finalists, are Hunt: Finding the Star in Ev- beautiful country”) in “My Italy with Margarita” on Class Project: Intercollegiate Mini- PACE member-schools can sub- also available on ery Kapamilya Dreamer” by the . Join Margarita as she travels to Sic- Documentary Competition. mit relevant mini-documentaries iWant. Star Hunt Team, “Wildflower: ily and meets Alberto Tasca d’Almerita and Fabrizia Now on its third year, Class Proj- that feature ’s Winners of this The Wildest Teleserye of 2017- Tasca Lanza from one of the region’s leading wine ect is a partnership of ABS-CBN values of social justice, passion year’s competi- 2018” by Team Indestructible, producers, Tasca Wines. She also returns to Ischia with Knowledge Channel and the to serve, commitment to holistic tion cycle will be “Dissecting Data (Making Sense where she learned how to make pizza from master Philippine Association for Com- learning, integrity and national- awarded during of the Numbers)” by the Dissect- pizzaiolo Gaetano Fazio. Margarita then tries out munication Educators (PACE). It ism. Total running time should be Pinoy Media Con- ing Data Team and “iWant: The what could be described as the most remarkable cave aims to encourage students to pro- around 12 minutes to 15 minutes. gress Year 14 in Great Shift” by the iWant Team. hotel in Matera. Finally, accompany Margarita on duce documentaries depicting the Deadline for entries is November 2020, another joint For the Business Management her homecoming to Rome. “My Italy with Margari- lives of Filipinos and give them ex- 29, 2019. project of ABS-CBN and PACE. com/abscbnpmc. Inquiries can also category, the two entries made ta” premieres on Oct. 7, 8 p.m. on Metro Channel. posure through various ABS-CBN Last year’s top three documen- For more info, visit www.pinoy- be sent to classproject@knowl- Integrated Marketing Brand Alliance Team, ABS-CBN platforms. taries have aired on Knowledge mediacongress.com and facebook. edgechannel.org. (K. Choa) Turn to page 11  Lopezlink October 2019 Lopezlink October 2019  By Carla Paras-Sison

L-R: SKY president and COO March Ventosa; Consumer Products Group business unit head Jaja Suarez; The SKY Fiber Products Group; The SKY Fiber team makes the rounds of regional radio stations; The Sales team in action; Behind the Alan Supnet: Challenges drive scenes of SKY Fiber’s newest commercial this achiever toward excellence SKY... the internet as they grapple food delivery service and spend ing out —and message the kids the other, which one would should be fast and affordable, from page 1 the day binge-watching iWant’s to stay safe while you’re at it. Juan dela Cruz and his fam- but that’s the struggle—more with the exigencies of life Speed vs. price latest drop. Organizing a party? ily choose? What if they didn’t often than not the fast speed ALAN C. Supnet, head for or vases like bouquets), stud- cessity. No or slow internet has IN today’s hyperconnected in the 21st century. Unable to leave the baby at Find the perfect playlist via an No internet, no life. Such have to sacrifice price for speed is expensive. Or you can have Plan 25Mbps, tabbed as the “All you need to do is press He notes: “Our goal is to Consumer Broadband Prod- ied all about them, brought a very negative effect on people. world, internet access home? Mothers can now work audio streaming site. Raining is the reality in the digital age. or vice versa? something that’s cheaper but “best value” SKY Fiber plan, ‘BUY,’ then you’ll receive a provide superior customer ser- ucts at SKY, is not afraid of the concept home and their Broadband service impacts on has risen to the top of the online or start an online busi- hard the whole afternoon? Go But between cheap but slow “It’s a constant battle be- it’s also unreliable and slow.” perfectly matches up against message in your preregistered vice and the current transfor- challenges. The sixth child of own brand, FruiQuet, a small their daily lives. It keeps them “needs” totem pole. More ness. Too sick to go out? Have to online news sites for the list internet on one hand and a tween speed and price,” agrees Supnet, who heads SKY’s the competitor’s P1,500-offer- email address that contains a mation within SKY is focused parents who both worked as but thriving business in the connected, allows them to work and more, people turn to dinner delivered via an online of flooded areas before ventur- faster but pricier version on Alan Supnet. “Home internet Consumer Broadband Products ing while the other providers link. Click the link and in less on this. Our many interactions government employees and Philippines. A year into their and helps them achieve their group, is talking about how peg it at as much as P2,899 per than a minute you’ll be able to with our subscribers constantly a proud product of public FruiQuet enterprise, the business or personal goals. For Meet the team internet service has become month. watch the channel or pay-per- remind us how important the schools, he credits his drive to corporate bug bit again and SKY, it is very important that a most vital utility alongside “We can say that our speed view that you ordered,” Supnet service we provide is to indi- excel to the challenges of find- Supnet chose to join SKY as we deliver on our commit- water and electricity, and how and price points are so much explains. viduals’ lives. It is therefore our ing his place in the sun. head of Brand Marketing in- ments. We have to excel and some consumers consider it as better compared to Globe, Con- The All-In Box is an option mission to ensure we consis- “My competition then was stead of a universal bank based rise above the big players. We important as food. verge and PLDT. I am confident that subscribers can avail of for tently provide ‘Wow at Saya’ myself. I wanted to give back in faraway . That was are the challenger brand, so we “It’s so different vis-à-vis about that,” Supnet smiles. an introductory installation fee from the very first day they and thank my parents for all more than eight years ago. have to become known as the five years ago,” he notes. Another SKY first of P1,499 until November 30, become a SKY Kapamilya. Our their hard work so I really As SKY reorganized last reliable alternative. Custom- Supnet joined SKY in 2011. But the treats don’t end 2019. But subscribers can also relationships with our subscrib- pushed myself to excel at all year, Supnet was assigned to ers don’t have loyalty anymore. He took on his current role as there as SKY Fiber adds anoth- choose to go with a regular ers are long term and we want times,” says Supnet, who gradu- his current post in May 2018 They go by their experience, so Consumer Broadband Products er first to the list of innovations modem for an initial cash out to ensure they have easy access ated with honors from Quezon and has since thrived in the we have to ensure that our cus- head 17 months ago after more it has brought into Filipino of P999. to information and to services. City Science High School and challenger position of SKY tomer touch points, particularly than half a decade as SKY mar- homes—the SKY Fiber All-In Evolving with the times We offer services that enhance cum laude from the University Fiber in the market. for after-sales servicing, are ex- keting chief. Box. Supnet, who counts pioneer- their experiences and reward of the Philippines with the de- “MLL (ABS-CBN chair- cellent,” he says. Super fresh, Super speeds When one tradition- ing projects in telco among his them for their loyalty.” gree of Bachelor of Science in man Mark Lopez) and CLK Because of the pressure Just last month, his team ally signs up for broadband accomplishments as a marketer, In addition to the All-In Business Administration and (ABS-CBN chief executive of- of competition, and SKY’s launched the SKY Fiber Super and cable TV, plus ABS-CBN further cites the importance of Box, the SKY chief also cites Accountancy, a five-year quota ficer ) recently ambitious “best broadband” Speed home internet subscrip- TVplus for good measure, that transforming and evolving in the recently launched mySKY course. He then passed the told us during a ‘Kwentuhan’ dream, Supnet stays focused tion unlimited fiber plans that means three boxes, Supnet order to weather the rapidly app that allows subscribers “a CPA licensure exams in 1994 session that their dream for and healthy through work- include Plan 5Mbps, Plan points out. Factor in applicable changing market dynamics of lot more access to information with flying colors and became SKY was for it to be the best life balance. He gives vent 25Mbps, Plan 50Mbps, Plan expenses—installation fees and the internet. on their service.” one of the early Young Market broadband provider in the to his artistic marketing side 75Mbps and Plan 150Mbps. the one-time cost of the ABS- “We have to unlearn what “We have many more initia- Master Awardees—a recogni- Philippines. It is a collaborative with the family business of With these fresh offer- CBN TVplus box—and it all we know, to evolve. People are tives in development,” he says. tion being given to exemplary effort throughout the company FruiQuet on weekends, gets to ings, SKY allows consumers to adds up to a pretty penny, not starting to leave cable. If we live Jaja Suarez, head of the marketers in the country aged and I believe SKY has the mo- play tennis with friends, and choose from a range of options to mention a lot of unsightly on past glory as the leader in Consumer Products Group, 35 years and below. mentum to grow the broadband walks their two dogs in their in terms of speed and price. wires. cable, we might end up being stresses: “With technology After a seven-month stint business quickly and sustain it. village. He looks forward to Plan 5Mbps, at P999 per “We eliminated all that with the next Nokia or Blackberry or adaptation happening very fast with a foreign bank, Supnet Our growth in the last eight traveling during long holidays. month, is currently the most the All-in Box,” Supnet says. Kodak of the world,” he says. across all players, the only dif- spent 14 years with Globe Tele- months alone has been tre- “The pace of telco is very fast, affordable unlimited fiber home SKY Fiber’s latest in- “That’s why broadband is ferentiator and competitive com Inc., building up its prepaid mendous as we added close to I really allocate ‘me’ time so I broadband plan in the country. novation also allows users to the heart of the All-In Box. advantage we can have is cus- business including the autoload 50,000 subscribers, much faster don’t get burnt out.” The SKY Fiber team behind the Kapamilya’s fiber-fast and strong connections (back row, l-r): Charisma Cornelio, Freddie Gaviola, KC Vicedo, Dino Quizon, Mallet Garbida, Ricky Semilla, Supnet observes that the same watch free ABS-CBN TVplus But we didn’t overlook the tomer experience.” service made available in sari- than the less than 10% growth His message to “Lopez- Maybel de Leon, Gidgette Faustino, Celerina Suter, Dale Alibudbud, Debbie Ner, Sheila Sugalan, Thei Pingol, Allan Cagayan and Russ Regaspi. Front row, l-r: Joevel Rivera, Consumer plan from competing brands channels such as Cinemo, Yey, other things—we put in DTT, This good service experi- sari stores. Amid cutthroat of the wired internet subscrib- Link” readers: “Please do try Products Group business unit head Jaja Suarez, Consumer Broadband Products head Alan Supnet, and Jerome Almirante will set the customer back by as Jeepney, Knowledge Channel we made it easy to subscribe to ence and degree of empathy competition, he had to travel ers of our closest rivals in the SKY Fiber. Choose from any of much as P700 per month. and others, and binge on ABS- SKYcable. It’s now about inte- with SKY customers at every to more than 18 countries to industry,” he says. our new Super Speed plans and CBN shows, iWant Originals grating cable in the broadband life stage, from acquisition to establish a relatively unknown Recognizing that “internet benefit from the Kapamilya Milestones and local blockbusters on their products.” after-sales, “will make them brand in the international mar- is life,” SKY recently launched service you will get from SKY. TV through the built-in iWant Superior customer love us and prefer us over oth- ket and gain acceptance among new consumer Super Speed Be among our ambassadors. 2008 2015 TV and broadband services Box with Introduces the SKY Home fast home internet subscription app. service ers,” Suarez elaborates. overseas Filipino workers. The “unli” fiber broadband plans Let’s help each other—we can SKY introduces high-speed Launches SKY On Demand, brand access to built-in YouTube and WiFi Plans, a seamless WiFi plans that are the most afford- Just press ‘BUY’ SKY is also improving the In the end, it all goes back demands of an overly toxic telco that can compete with the gi- give you the right internet speed internet under the SKYbroad- an online streaming service Netflix apps connection anywhere in the able in the market and offers the For maximum convenience, customer experience it offers to the vision expressed by ABS- war took its toll on him and he ants in the telco space. Supnet you need to run your business band brand that allows users to stream 2017 Introduces the new SKY house, with TechXperts service, most value for money customers can even subscribe as reports spread of disgruntled CBN CEO Carlo L. Katigbak: eventually decided to take early is counting on the Lopez or household, and you can help and watch their favorite ABS- Introduces partnerships with Fiber branding for its slew of a specialized, highly trained crew Introduces the new SKY to SKYcable channels—from clients leaving their after-sales for SKY Fiber to be the best retirement. Value of business excellence us achieve that ‘best broadband’ 2010 CBN and SKYcable shows Netflix and HBO GO, and consumer broadband products that completes home internet Fiber All-In Box; the first of its , Fox Movies, issues-plagued competitors. provider of broadband in the Bitten by corporate bug to boost the team’s chances of dream. For any of your queries, Launches one of the country’s anytime, anywhere improved fiber-powered Announces the launch of setups rollout to subscribers kind in the country, this device Disney Jr., Discovery, Nat Geo According to SKY president Philippines. While on vacation in the gaining more market share. just text the Kapamilya hotline first online streaming services, broadband plans the 5Mbps plan, the country’s combines the power of a WiFi- Wild and more—or subscribe and COO March Ventosa, resi- Supnet aims to achieve this US, his wife chanced upon ed- ‘Reliable alternative’ at 23661 or simply download iWantv, that allows catching 2016 most affordable “unli” broad- 2019 enabled modem, digital terrestri- to SKY Pay-Per-View any time dential subscribers and business dream fiber-fast: “If the plan ible fruit arrangements (fruits “Broadband is the future of the new mySKY mobile app via up on or watching ABS-CBN Announces One SKY, the 2018 band plan, as well as its fastest Rolls out the new SKY Fiber al TV and cable TV modem for using the remote control that customers are at the center of is for five years, we hope to be creatively arranged in mugs the company, because it is a ne- Google Play or the App Store.” shows live country’s first bundled cable Launches its most hi-tech 200Mbps high-speed plan Super Speed Plans, a set of fiber- a total entertainment experience comes with the device. everything that SKY does. able to do it in three.”  Lopezlink October 2019 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink October 2019  OFY celebrates 7 years Ongoings By Yna Musico and Briel Lising with free concert On Nov. 24 WHEN working with the youth Ambeth Ocampo delves into and communities, there are many milestones that one wants to mark in order to keep track of how far they have come. In the Philip- Amorsolo’s ‘hidden identity’ pines, there are a few significant birthdays to celebrate and one of KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista and DA-ATI Director IV Alfredo Aton (4th and 5th from IDYLLIC landscapes and ing of the Philippine flag and, aforementioned works and the “Fernando Amorsolo: The them is the seventh year. left) are joined by KCFI director of Operations Edric Calma (3rd from left) and other DA-ATI officers who served as smiling young maidens im- most strikingly, scenes from the man behind them. The lecture Artist as Historian” is presented Since Ang Misyon began in witnesses in signing the agreement mediately come to mind when Second World War, Amorsolo will be held at the Ben Chan by the Lopez Museum and 2012, the vision to reach excel- discussing Fernando Amorsolo, was able to depict key historical ArtSuite, Soledad V. Pangilinan Library in partnership with the lence in music for a better Phil- but little light has been shed on moments in the country’s nar- Arts Wing, Areté, Ateneo Art Ateneo Art Gallery. ippines has remained clear. To KCFI, DA-ATI seal partnership his works that depict historical rative in his characteristic style. Gallery on November 24, 1 For questions or concerns showcase how the children have figures and scenes. Join historian Ambeth p.m.-3 p.m. Registration is regarding the museum’s pro- grown in Ang Misyon’s music to develop new videos From the burning of the Ocampo in “Fernando Amor- P200 for adults and P150 for grams, call 631-2417 or email programs, the Orchestra of the By Niña de Sagun idols during the arrival of the solo: The Artist as Historian” students. Preregistration is re- Yna at programs@lopezmu- Filipino Youth (OFY)— Ang Spanish conquistadors, the sew- as he takes a closer look at the quired at bit.ly/AmorsoloFirst. seum.org.ph. Misyon’s main performing THE Agricultural Training countless opportunities in agri- even to homes through all its arm—will have a concert on Institute (ATI), a training arm culture and it is very important platforms—on air (through By Dulce Festin-Baybay October 27, 2019, 3 p.m., at of the Department of Agricul- to ingrain to our children their ABS-CBN TVplus, SKYcable Seeds of Hope Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo ture, recently partnered with role in agri-development for a and SKYdirect), online and on de Manila University. Knowledge Channel Founda- more sustainable future,” said demand. Catch the OFY perform tion Inc. (KCFI) to develop KCFI president Rina Lopez- The ceremonial signing classical pieces by Richard seven educational learning Bautista during an event at with the ATI also served as the The good that they do Wagner and Gustav Mahler, videos that focus on the basics Teofely’s Garden in Silang, highlight of the institute’s book arrived at their town; Dela Si- the big hospitals in Cebu. We and renowned compositions by of agriculture, soil science and Cavite on September 19. launch featuring its new titles, erra’s parents had her examined. asked the doctor for a referral. Filipino artists. This concert is fun farming facts, among oth- Knowledge Channel is “Agriculturally Awesome: A She was discovered to have an With the documents in hand, for free, but ticket reservations ers, specifically made for Grade now on its 20th year of bring- Regional Farm Tourism Travel ovarian cyst and she needed to we went to the Vicente Sotto are highly recommended. For 3 to Grade 6. ing new and Department of Guide” and “Sariling Atin: 25 be operated on right away. But Memorial Medical Center in Special Feature inquiries, contact events@ang- “The Philippines is a highly Education-approved content Promising Native Plants of the with no money to pay for her Cebu and the doctors there misyon.org. ( Jennifer Rivera) agricultural country. There are to teachers, learners and Philippines.” surgery, the Dela Sierras ended said they will help her,” Sayong ICanServe Christmas up just bringing their daughter recalled. home. When the team brought card now available La Mesa to host Malasimbo in 2020 There, all that the girl could Dela Sierra to the hospital, 10 By Carissa Joyce Reyno do was pray and pray. people had to carry her, ham- Reaching out to ABS-CBN mock style, to the ambulance TO celebrate its 10th anniversary, In the past decade, Mala- It was during one of her that would transport her to the EDC’s 11th arboretum Volume Unit Entertainment Inc. simbo has been involved in an- cousin’s visits that Dela Sierra Cebu-bound boat. (VUE) partners with Bantay Ka- nual reforestation and mangrove allowed her picture to be taken She had to sit in a wheel- takes root in Cebu likasan, the environmental arm of planting projects and beach with her now bloated stomach chair all through the trip as she By Frances Ariola ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya cleanups as well as supporting and for appeals to various orga- had difficulty lying down. Foundation Inc., for the Mala- indigenous people. nizations to be made. 10-hour operation NARRA, mangkono, molave “This partnership with the simbo Music & Arts Festival. Part of the proceeds from In 2009, ABS-CBN News At the hospital, Dela Sierra and other premium Philippine University of San Carlos and For the first time, Malasimbo the event will be donated to Public Service received a letter was examined by different spe- will be happening in the metro Bantay Kalikasan and its proj- native tree species will soon be Knowles Electronics is an- Dela Sierra remains thankful to from Carmelita Gutierrez ap- cialists; finally, she was sched- as VUE brings Puerto Galera’s ects which include the preserva- grown and propagated in Cebu other valued synergy adding Mary Ann dela Sierra just before her ABS-CBN for giving her a shot at a pealing for assistance for Dela uled for surgery. The operation City, thanks to the BINHI to our long list of collabora- colorful and exciting music tion and protection of La Mesa cyst was removed in 2009 normal life Sierra. lasted 10 hours and Dela Sierra arboretum of native trees that tions from various sectors of event to the La Mesa Ecopark Ecopark. L-R: ALKFI chief finance and services officer Angelita Lara, ALKFI managing This request was aired on stayed at the hospital for several Energy Development Corpo- business and society under amphitheater on February 29, The Malasimbo Music & director Susan Afan, Malasimbo founder Miro Grgic, Bantay Kalikasan There are hundreds of thousands THERE was once a girl named ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol.” Guti- weeks more before she was al- ration (EDC) inaugurated in BINHI,” said EDC corporate 2020 to March 1, 2020. Arts Festival is known for creating program director Jen Santos and ALKFI chief marketing officer Paul Vincent of persons in need of medical Mary Ann dela Sierra from errez appeared on air and said: lowed to go home. the University of San Carlos social responsibility and pub- “I hope Malasimbo will wonderful experiences with its fine Mercado help in the country. Oftentimes, Brgy. Lower Pisaan, Bonifacio, “Naaawa na po sa kalagayan ng The story of ABS-CBN (USC) campus in Talamban. lic relations head Atty. Allan help promote the beautifully elements—nature, good sounds, in their desperation, the sick go Misamis Occidental. She was pinsan ko. Malaking-malaki na News Public Service and Dela The arboretum, EDC’s 11th Barcena. enchanting ecopark and to con- art and lighting. Adding La Mesa “The values that La Mesa, am very much looking forward online to ask for assistance from the second child in a family ang tiyan. Hirap huminga at di Sierra did not end there. In since 2008, was put up in part- “We are heartened with tribute to its preservation,” Ecopark’s captivating natural ABS-CBN Foundation have to it,” Grgic said. foundations that they come across of 10 children and her parents na nakakalakad at pati pagtulog fact, it was just the beginning of nership with USC and Knowles these synergies because they said Miro Grgic, Malasimbo beauty gives another dimension to are exactly aligned with our For more info on Mala- on their search engine. Many were both farmers. di na siya makahiga at lagi na monitoring and seeing to it that Electronics Corporation. are an important indicator of founder and festival director. this magical experience. values as an event. That is why I simbo, visit malasimbo.com. such requests have reached Lopez In 2007, when Dela Sierra lang siya nakaupo dahil sa laki at her second chance in life would As part of the agreement, how involved and committed Group Foundation Inc. If we was in fourth year high school, bigat po ng tiyan niya.” be fruitful. USC’s campus in Talamban many Filipino stakeholders Children’s Village: A home free from abuse and neglect cannot respond positively, we her family noticed that her When Paraan’s team re- When “Rated K” featured will host a permanent desig- are in the quest toward sus- By Eva Mae Nares pass on the request to our sister stomach was getting bigger. She ceived the letter, Sayong made Dela Sierra’s story, she was nated area for premium and tainable progress, and how companies if the sender is within was often the object of teasing representations with the local given a job after the airing and threatened Philippine tree spe- they share in our vision for a SEVENTEEN children are trabaho,” Lope said. “Masaya po akong nandito wala ka pong magulang. Pero their business jurisdiction. Due to and jokes in school. Dela Sierra social worker of Bonifacio, went on to study to become a cies, supported by planting and greener energy future,” Bar- now safe from abuse and ne- Lope is a solo parent of 11 ako. Excited po akong mag-aral simula po nang dumating ako their media exposure, more people withdrew to herself, tolerating Misamis Occidental to verify caregiver in Ozamiz City. She promotional activities as well as cena added. glect after they were turned kids. His salary as a street sweeper at matuto,” said “Nel,” one of dito, lahat naman po ng pangan- seek the help of the ABS-CBN being the object of ridicule be- Dela Sierra’s address and check graduated and worked as a funding from Knowles. As of 2018, BINHI has over to Children’s Village of is not enough to sustain his fam- the children. gailangan ko napupunan, tapos News Public Service unit headed cause she wanted to finish her if she actually resided there. helper. She was able to fulfill Cebu-based Knowles identified and rescued 96 spe- Bantay Bata 163. ily. They live on the streets with- “Nena,” who has stayed in iyong pagmamahal naman po by Weng Paraan. She is assisted studies and help her parents. Ocular and assessment her dream of helping her par- Electronics Corporation is the cies of prime and endangered Nine of them were the chil- out adequate food and shelter. Children’s Village since last naibigay po sa amin,” she said. by Domingo Sayong. Here is the She was determined to “We scheduled an ocular ents and sending her siblings to world’s largest manufacturer of Philippine hardwood. A total dren of “Lope,” a street sweeper. The City Social Welfare and year, expressed her gratitude to The turnover of the children is story of someone they have helped, overcome the pain. When her and assessment at their place. school until they graduated. audio-processing and precision of 175,685 seedlings have been “Siguro malaking pagbabago Development Office of Quezon the house parents for molding part of ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- fulfilling the Lopez Value of social parents would bring her to the Upon seeing her, we immedi- Now married six years, Dela OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ICanServe device solutions. raised in nurseries, distrib- na nandito sila, kaysa nandun City recently turned them over, her and her fellow children to pamilya Foundation Inc.-Bantay justice and the power of media hospital, they could not even ately brought her to a hospital Sierra still cannot believe the Foundation’s pop-up booth will be in Power Plant Mall on EDC will provide the seed- uted and planted across 3,214 sila sa labas kung saan-saan na- along with the rest of the second be better individuals. Bata 163’s partnership with the to do good, providing seeds of buy the prescribed medicine as for a medical examination. The goodness and blessings that she October 7-10 and October 21-24. Give gifts that give back this lings along with technical as- hectares with the help of 173 karating. Mas mabuti nang nan- batch of children, to Children’s “Magulo po sa bahay namin, government to hope through the years that have they did not have the money to doctor said that due to the lack received from ABS-CBN 10 Christmas and raise awareness. Keep families together with sistance for the protection and partner organizations and 88 dito sila. Ang iniisip ko na lang, Village in Bulacan for proper tapos hindi mo po mararamda- ensure the holistic protection and grown and progressed towards do so. of facilities, it would be better years ago and their continuing cancer detection and access to timely and correct treatment. maintenance of the trees. farmers associations. pipilitin kong makapaghanap ng intervention and rehabilitation. man na mahalaga [kami], parang development of the child. healing and prosperity. One day, a medical mission for us to bring Mary Ann to positive impact on her life. 10 Lopezlink October 2019 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink October 2019 11 Asian Eye partners with VisionSpring to Sudoku Eats By Jannine Sy ABS-CBN, SKY and KCh bowlers Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin provide checkups, eyeglasses to workers lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat nu- top Lopez Group bowling tourney By Charizze Henson mero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, column at kahon. By Dimpy Jazmines

THE atmosphere was fiercely competitive yet cheerful and lively at Paeng’s Eastwood Bowl as the Walk the Talk team held the 2019 Lopez Bowling Tour- nament on August 31. All teams displayed a high level of playing during this highly anticipated bowling tournament that happens once The champion Unity and Integrity team a year. There was no shortage of Thanks to the Asian Eye and VisionSpring teams, the future is brighter for workers who got their eyes checked during intense moments as the team’s the vision screening event scores were not that far apart L-R: Elbert’s goes retro; BLT deluxe burger; Strawberry milkshake; The Steak Room’s salpicao from each other, and there were ASIAN Eye Institute and Vi- event, we were able to catch their mission to help Filipino work- plenty of strikes, spares and good sionSpring partnered to provide eye problems and provide them ers enjoy happy and productive plays across all playing lanes. vision screening and reading with eyeglasses to help them be lives. … It is important to real- and prescription eyeglasses to ize that having clear, healthy vi- More than sandwiches The red-shirted Unity and more efficient at work.” Integrity team composed of handicraft workers in Para- “At 78%, the rates of uncorrect- sion is crucial to our daily lives players from ABS-CBN, SKY ñaque, Laguna and Pampanga. ed refractive errors were surpris- because it allows us to work and New dishes to try at Elbert’s Diner VisionSpring is an inter- ingly high,” says Ramona Bajema, care for our families.” and Knowledge Channel took ELBERT’S started out as a decked in neon signs to give it mous Fries for the full diner New on the menu is a diner home the championship, while national social enterprise that Clear Vision workplace business Bajema adds: “…All the has distributed over 5.4 million development officer. “We typical- factories expressed satisfaction cheesesteak sandwich shop that a retro diner vibe. experience. staple that goes well with fried the blue Nationalism team of  Very Easy served arguably the best in the Despite having an extensive True-blue fans of Elbert’s chicken–mac and cheese. Every Nationalism team pairs of vision-correcting eye- ly see rates of presbyopia at 20% with Asian Eye’s service. They  Easy Energy Development Corpo- metro. It grew into a full-blown new menu, it’s hard to miss the will be happy to know that the bite gives you a combination ration and OML Center was glasses around the world. to 30% of a population depending were not only happy that eye  Medium Asian Eye first partnered with on age, and 10% to 20% for near- care services were provided, but  Hard sandwich joint that served BLT deluxe burger. The tower- diner carries the Steak Room’s of penne and soft, unprocessed first runner-up. Finding them- some of the best tuna melt, ing sandwich is made with a best-selling salpicao. Just like mozzarella called fior di latte selves in second place after the VisionSpring in 2018. As part of sightedness in countries like India that the screening process was its sustainability program, Asian and Bangladesh.” well coordinated and seamlessly truffle mushroom melt,- Cu 200-gram patty home-blended at the main branch, the dish is flown in from Italy. It’s topped elimination rounds, Unity and bano and Reuben sandwiches with three different cuts of beef. made with US tenderloin and with grated real English ched- Integrity came back with a ven- Eye aimed to bring quality eye Refractive error refers to the executed.” care to places and communities blurring of vision that happens Apart from eye checkups and (among others) that we’ve had The result is a balance of tex- served with rice. dar to give it some crunch and geance to dramatically overtake the pleasure of devouring. ture, juiciness and flavor. Ask Nothing completes the clas- bite. They also give you the Nationalism in the finals. where it is not easily accessible. when the eyeball is unusually quality eyeglasses, Asian Eye’s The Asian Eye medical team medical team taught the handi- This sandwich shop we know them to slather on their famous sic American diner vibe quite option to top the pasta with The third top spot of the long or short, or the cornea is also screened workers in facto- not evenly or smoothly shaped. craft workers about different eye Answer to SEPTEMBER 2019 puzzle and love recently evolved into cheese sauce to get a BLT de- like buttermilk fried chicken. truffle, pesto or smoked toma- tournament went to the or- Elbert’s Diner. luxe cheeseburger. Elbert’s brines their chicken to sauce to add oomph to the ange Employee Welfare and ries in Pampanga, Pangasinan, This causes a combination of problems and proper eye care. Solution, tips and computer program The restaurant space, still Order the cheeseburger with overnight in buttermilk, giv- dish. Wellness team represented by Bohol and Cebu. nearsightedness, farsightedness, “Many Filipinos don’t know Employee Welfare and Wellness team This year, over 600 employ- astigmatism and presbyopia or they are suffering from an eye available at located in the expansion wing a strawberry milkshake and a ing it a sweetish flavor blended Elbert’s Diner is located at R2 employees from First Philip- www.sudoku.com of Power Plant Mall, is now side of thick-cut and crisp Fa- with herbs and spices. Level, Power Plant Mall pine Holdings Corporation and ees of Asia Ceramics Corpo- the loss of near vision. condition until they feel pain or First Gen Corporation. ration, Terra Cotta Art Works Asian Eye chief operating lose their vision. By educating Inc., Anastacio’s Ceramics, and them, we were able to instill in Capturing fourth place was officer Alwin Sta. Rosa says: Basket and Weaves Handicrafts “These are very high numbers. them that having clear, healthy 11 SEMIFINALISTS... Knowledge Channel Team, KCFI the Pioneering Entrepreneurial from page 5 Spirit team of Adtel, Eugenio underwent eye checkups. What most people don’t realize vision can ensure they can con- Lopez Foundation Inc., Lopez “Most of the employees had is that these can actually be cor- tinue to make a living by creat- it to the semifinal round. They tem in the Service of the Filipino Group Foundation Inc., Lopez never had their eyes checked rected by wearing eyeglasses or ing intricate housewares, pot- are “Brand Alliance: Procuring Children” by the DTT Yey Chan- Inc., Lopez Holdings Corpora- before,” shares Asian Eye sus- reading glasses. tery and baskets to provide the Resources via Non-traditional nel Team of ABS-CBN. tion, IBSI and INAEC Avia- tainability program coordinator “Our partnership with Vi- needs of their family members,” and Creative Selling” by the In- Second assessment tion Corporation. Melicca Jamilla. “Through this sionSpring is driven by our says Sta. Rosa. tegrated Marketing Brand Al- For the Public Responsibility The Business Excellence team liance Team of ABS-CBN and category, the lone semifinalist Pioneering Entrepreneurial Spirit team of First Balfour, First Philippine Business model innovation. on your pioneering entrepre- “Strengthening First Gen’s Nat- out of three entries is “Lola Say- DADO... ural Gas Business: Implement- ong Eco-Surf Camp: Beyond the San Gabriel PSA Team, First Gen Industrial Park, First Philippine from page 5 Our start-up has a validated neurial spirit. Realty Corporation, Third Gen, business model, established Dan Lopez Layug, CFA, ing the 6-Year Power Supply Board” by Bantay Kalikasan and Thermaprime, First Philippine cause of what we stand for: operations and the potential founded PeoplePods Philippines Agreement with Meralco for the Gubatnon for Adventourism DTT Yey Channel Team, ABS-CBN Industrial Corporation and First Social justice. Improving for large-scale growth. which provides dignified dorm 420-MW San Gabriel Power Inc. under ABS-CBN Lingkod Philec Inc., and the Social Justice the lives of female employees Pioneering entrepreneurial communities for female indus- Project” by the San Gabriel PSA Kapamilya Foundation Inc. team of Rockwell Land Corpora- at the base of the pyramid with spirit is for all employees trial workers. Prior to this, Layug Team of First Gen Corporation. The semifinalists went through tion and Asian Eye Institute fin- dignified dormitory commu- Throughout the decades, the worked at ING Bank’s Mergers & For the Operations Manage- the second round of assessment by ished fifth and sixth, respectively. nities. We immerse and em- leaders and managers of the Acquisitions team and Maybank ment category, three out of five the panel of judges composed of pathize with our residents and Lopez Group have displayed ATR’s Equity Capital Markets entries were chosen as semifi- members of the Lopez family, Lo- Sports & Wellness put them at the center of our creativity in leveraging limited team covering Southeast Asia. He nalists. They are “Over P1 Bil- pez Group executives and an ex- Business Excellence team design and operations. resources and uncovering new holds a professional diploma in lion Savings Through Electron- ternal judge on August 27, 2019. calendar Climate justice. Promoting ic Bidding” by the ABS-CBN The judges then endorsed OCTOBER opportunities. Bringing the Residential Property Manage- sustainability through build- Finance Team of ABS-CBN, the LAA finalists to the Lopez ABS-CBN Finance Team, ABS-CBN 13: Eatlog Run, Lopez Group to the next stage ment from the College of Saint 3K/5K/ ing design—done by award- of growth will depend on not Benilde. Layug has an MBA “Mobile Journalism (MOJO)” Group executive committee on 10K (SM MOA, ), winning J+A Architects and a just a few leaders, but all em- from INSEAD and undergradu- by the Radyo Patrol Team of September 11, 2019. Radyo Patrol Team, ABS-CBN Bantay Kalikasan and Gubatnon for Adventourism Inc., ALKFI 4am. Fee: P600-P800. LEED-certified sustainability ployees working together. ate degrees in Finance and Chi- ABS-CBN and “Knowledge Who will be this year’s LAA Register at reg.goorahna. specialist from Gensler—and There are large benefits to nese Studies from Georgetown Channel and the Power of In- winners? 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