December 2005
La Mesa hosts the year’s biggest family event By Chito S. Maniago
Families came in droves as early as 8 a.m. on November 12 for the Family Wellness Festival at the La Mesa Eco Park, orga- ‘KBP: Serving the nized by ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. nation’... p.4 (AFI)-Bantay Kalikasan. The event kicked off with a spiritual earth ceremony led by AFI managing di- rector Gina Lopez and visiting space cleaner Shiela Gomez, one of 12 regis- tered “space clearers” in the world. Que- zon City mayor Feliciano Belmonte, MWSS administrator Orlando Hondrade and Senator Jamby Madrigal joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the start of the event. Among special guests were ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III, Miss Earth 2005 Alexandra Braun Waldeck and ABS-CBN’s “Sports Unlimited” tandem Dyan Castillejo and Marc Nelson. The wellness festival gathered close to AFI’s Gina Lopez, Mayor Feliciano Belmonte, Miss Earth 2005 Alexandra Braun Waldeck 10,000 participants who attended various Meralco is a proud and Sen. Jamby Madrigal at the opening of the Wellness Festival on Nov. 12 Turn to page 6 sponsor of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, one of the Knowledge Channel in Tawi Tawi biggest sports events in …p.3 KNOWLEDGE Channel Foundation Inc. the region (KCFI) has launched Year 2 of its project, Television Education for the Advancement of Muslim Mindanao (dubbed TEAM- Mindanao) in Languyan Island, Tawi Tawi. The launch marked the initial entry of KC- FI into the Basulta (Basilan, Sulu, Tawi Tawi) area. TEAM-Mindanao is a USAID-assisted project which is providing some 150 pub- lic schools in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with educa- tional television to help students in remote areas learn better and faster.
Turn to page 7 PHOTOS: MANDY NAVASERO 2 LOPEZLINK December 2005 The Lopez Link Year-End Report FOR us in the Lopez Group, 2005 was a year of battles won, challenges for promoting Philippine cultural events and love for the flag. hurdled and victories savored. Lopez Link recalls the milestones in the OML is the first Filipino to receive the Officer’s Cross of the Order of corporate life of the Lopez Group: Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for his achievements as a busi- February nessman and promoter of Philippine-German cooperation and friendship. Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and its partners bring The Group remembers Don Eugenio “Eñing” Hofileña Lopez on his the Knowledge Channel to Datu Paglas, Maguindanao. Collectively 104th birth anniversary on July 20. known as TEAM-Mindanao (TV Education for the Advancement of Meralco files for a 14.76-centavo/kWh rate adjustment to fund re- MuslimMindanao), the group aimsto give 150 public schools in the Au- quired capital projects and gain reasonable return-on-rate base. tonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) access to quality ed- August ucation. “Pinoy Big Brother” makes its debut on ABS-CBN. The "teleserye The Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) turns over the op- ng totoong buhay” becomes the new national viewing habit as viewers eration of the new North Luzon Expressway (NLE) to the Tollways laugh and cry with 12 housemates living in the “Pinoy Big Brother” Management Corporation (TMC). The NLE is seen to help spur the house. growth of Central and Northern Luzon. ABS-CBN’s US invasion kicks off with a star-studded live show. An After more than two decades, CNN lead investigative reporter Maria estimated 30,000 people troop to the Rose Bowl Stadium in California to Ressa returns to ABS-CBN as a training consultant of its News and Cur- see “ASAP ’05” and get a glimpse of their favorite Kapamilya stars. rent Affairs division. P39.89 billion in 2004, while The safety campaign in the NLE begins with the launching of the Meralco gets ready to implement another round of refunds, while ABS- Meralco lists a net loss of “New NLE Motorist’s Handbook” by the MNTC and the TMC. CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) raises P76,847,089.07 in cash and P20 million in P2.61 billion and a 3.5% in- September pledges for typhoon victims in Infanta, Quezon through Sagip Kapamilya. crease in sales. ABS-CBN’s After taking over the operations of the NLE early this year, the TMC March total consolidated revenues implements innovative systems that make traveling on the expressway The Global Philanthropists Circle (GPC) visit the corporate social re- improve by 7% to P13.57 bil- an enjoyable experience. sponsibility programs of the Lopezes and the Zobels, the sole GPC mem- lion even as its net income The Lopez Group reports an increase in its revenues for the first half bers fromthe Philippines. The Lopez-backed initiatives visited were AFI’s shrank 25%. of the year: FPHC and Benpres Holdings Corporation are the big win- La Mesa Watershed project, Bayan Microfinance and the Children’s Vil- Government officials, ners, posting an increase of 23% and 37% respectively, while ABS-CBN lage as well as KCFI’s Binakod Elementary School. members of the private sector and Meralco are in the process of recovering losses incurred in 2004. Teamand individual exemplarsof Lopez Group core values are hon- and Lopez Group executives BayanTel is the “Most Outstanding Telephone Company” in the Gen- ored at the 2004 Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA), while Meralco is join the launching of “Treeathlon: A Family Fun Day at La Mesa Eco- eral Santos City and Mindanao categories of the 2nd Philippine Market- cited for its civic programs by the Philippine National Volunteer Service park,” part of AFI’s programto rehabilitate La Mesa Watershed. ing Excellence Awards, while Maynilad brings potable water to low-in- Coordinating Agency. Vice President Noli de Castro presents the 2004 Philippine Quality come communities through the “Bayanihan Bayan Tubig” program. The Beyond Riders Club distributes relief goods to the typhoon vic- Award for Proficiency in Quality Management to First Sumiden Circuits Host-producer Cecilia “Cheche” Lazaro and “Probe” are back on the tims in Infanta, Quezon. Inc., while First Balfour is awarded a P100-million contract to construct Kapamilya network. April the Asian Development Bank’s new security buildings and enhance ex- October On his 75th birthday on April 19, chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML) isting entrance lobbies. The 40-year-old Benpres Insurance Agency Inc. (BPIA) takes a bow recalls the triumphs of the Lopez Group in the last six years. These include June as the unofficial poster child for longevity of the Lopez Group. The com- Rockwell’s second wind, Benpres Holdings’ skyrocketing share price as an Meralco serves up a double victory by copping the Grand Kapatiran pany reports slow but steady growth despite a volatile market. offshoot of the commercial operation of the MNTC, and the commission- sa Industriya (Kapatid) plumfromthe EmployersConfederation of the The outstanding corporate social responsibility programs of Skyca- ing of the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo natural gas-powered plants. Philippines (ECOP) and a nod as one of the best-managed companies in ble/KCFI and AFI win at the 3rd Asian CSR Awards held in Jakarta, In- AFI, KCFI and First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPHC) receive Gold Asia from Asiamoney magazine. donesia, while 19 Lopez Group companies are honored during the 2nd Quill (from the International Association of Business Communicators) BayanTel’s top individual and teamperformerstake center stage in Business Excellence Awards. and Anvil awards (fromthe Public Relations Society of the Philippines) the company’s Gawad Galing Awards, themed “Hats Off to BayanTel.” Meralco cuts its rates by 23 centavos/kWh as a result of the reductions in for their outstanding communications programs. Meanwhile, Lopez Inc. emerges as the champion team in the second the generation and systemloss charge componentsof the unbundled bill. Maynilad holds its First Customer Care Summit, where 120-plus par- Lopez Group sports fest, Palaro 2005, held at the Philsports Arena. The Group remembers Roby Lopez, the youngest son of Don Eñing ticipants sign the “Magna Carta on Customer Care.” Meanwhile, Mer- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. chairman and CEO Eugenio “Gabby” who was known for his love of the arts and his philanthropy. alco introduces its corporate mascots, the Liwanag Patrol, during the Lopez III says that the company looks to end the year in the black despite November company’s 102nd anniversary. recording a P114.3-million net loss in the first quarter of 2005. The three-city “Lakad Mo, Pangarap Ko 2: Nationwide Na!” First Gas Holdings Corporation looks into putting up another 500- Maynilad posts its first profit in seven years, while Benpres Holdings Corp. fundraiser is a certified success, attracting about 8,000 participants; KC- megawatt natural gas-powered plant and storage facility in Batangas. reports unaudited historical revenues of P2.555 billion in the first quarter. FI president Rina Lopez-Bautista estimates that the walkers took some May BayanTel, too, posts a 15-percent growth in its EBITDA (earnings before in- 80 million steps for education. Lopez Group corporate talents treat OML to an hour-long entertainment terest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) in the first three months of the ABS-CBN’s Logistics division is certified against the ISO 9001:2000 extravaganza at the Meralco Theater, prompting him to quip: “If we close year. standard, while Meralco prepares to carry out the latest phase of cus- shop tomorrow, all of you can find work in the entertainment field.” July tomer refunds. Maynilad, on the other hand, forms a new finance depart- Everyone enjoys the weeklong celebration of Meralco’s 102nd year, ABS-CBN Publishing president Ernie Lopez recalls the company’s ment to boost efficiency. which is dubbed “Family Day 2005” to reflect the company’s focus on humble beginnings and how it came to be the home of a powerhouse OML bats for family planning and other reproductive health services to the family and its new corporate values. roster of publications. be included in the HR programs of the Lopez Group of companies as a way FPHC reports a net income of P3.3 billion and total revenues of ABS-CBN is cited by the House of Representatives and the DepEd of enhancing the quality of life of the employees. (J. Javier/L. Padilla)
January to September 2005 Financial Results (in pesos) First half financial results Total Revenues Net income/(loss) 2004 2005 % change 2004 2005 % change First Holdings waging muli ABS-CBN 10.268 B 11.048 B +8 734 mn 344 mn -53 Benpres 5.478 B 6.645 B +21 (292 mn) 899 mn +408 Umabot ng P38.9 bilyon ang unaudited consolidated na lamang ng 53%. Nagtala ng P344 milyong net FPHC 30.073 B 38.929 B +29 3.148 B 3.663 B +16 revenues ng First Philippine Holdings Corporation profit ang kumpanya para sa Enero hanggang Se- Meralco 104.94 B 127.68 B +22 2.248 B (243 mn)* -111 (FPHC) sa unang siyamna buwan ng 2005, mas tyembre. Umakyat ng 8% ang total unaudited consol- malaki ng 29% kumpara sa P30.1 bilyon noong Enero idated revenues sa P11.0 bilyon mula P10.3 bilyon *After providing for probable losses in the amount of P4.69 billion hanggang Setyembre ng 2004. Ang umakyat na rev- noong nakaraang taon. enues ay nagmula sa malakas na bentahe ng kuryente Meralco lugi dahil sa provisioning at sa commercial operations ng bagong North Luzon para sa kaso sa SC Expressway. Ang First Gen Corp. ang bida sa mga Umabot ng P127.68 bilyon ang operating rev- interest ng Benpres sa Maynilad sa halagang P681 Nalugi ng P243 milyon ang Meralco matapos operating units ng First Philippine Holdings, na nag- enues, 22% na mas mataas mula P104.94 bilyon milyon. Ito ay dahil sa reversal ng mga pagkalugi ng magtabi ng P4.69 bilyon sakaling matalo ito sa kaso bigay ng 86% ng total revenues ng parent company. noong unang siyamna buwan ng 2004. investment at advances ng Benpres sa Maynilad. Tu- ng rate unbundling sa Supreme Court. Bumaba ang Umakyat ng 16% ang unaudited consolidated net Benpres makakaahon na rin maas naman ang provision for losses ng 494% sa operating income nito ng 47% matapos ang provision income ng First Philippine Holdings sa halagang P3.7 Nagtala ang Benpres Holdings Corporation P659 milyon mula P111 milyon dahil sa mga ad- for probable losses mula P7.08 bilyon noong unang bilyon o P6.53 per share, kumpara sa P3.1 bilyon o (BHC) ng unaudited historical revenues na P6.645 bi- vances para sa BayanTel convertible preferred shares siyamna buwan ng 2004 sa P3.76 bilyon sa taong ito. P5.74 per share noong isang taon. lyon sa unang siyamna buwan ng 2005, 21% na mas na ginarantiya ng Benpres at kasama sa isinusulong Kung wala ang provisioning na ito, makikitang tu- mataas kaysa P5.478 bilyon noong isang taon. Luma- na Balance Sheet Management Plan. ABS-CBN unti-unting bumabawi maas ng 19% ang operating income ng kumpanya. Matapos magtala ng 67% na pagbagsak sa net ki ng 77% ang bahagi ng Benpres sa tubo ng mga in- Ang net income ng Benpres para sa Enero hang- Tumaas ng 35% ang interest and other charges-net. vestees nito dahil sa magandang resulta ng invest- gang Setyembre ng 2005 ay P899 milyon, mas mataas profit noong unang animna buwan ng 2005, ang net Samantala, bumaba ng 25% ang expenses para sa profit ng ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. sa unang ment ng FPHC sa First Gen. kumpara sa P292 milyon na net loss noong isang systemloss or unrecoverable purchased power dahil Nagkaroon ng ganansiya sa pagkawala ng equity taon. (Carla Paras-Sison) siyam na buwan hanggang Setyembre ay mas mababa sa systemloss reduction drive nito. LOPEZLINK December 2005 3 P7.8B nilaan para Wala munang increase sa toll rates sa NLE sa ’One Rockwell’ SINUSPINDE pansamantala ng Toll ay covered ng EVAT,” sabi ni MNTC na ang VAT sa kasalukuyang rates na NAGLAAN ang Rockwell Land Inc., sa pamamagitan ng bridge financing,” Regulatory Board (TRB) ang pag- president Jose “Ping” de Jesus. binabayaran ng mga motorista. ang property development arm ng Lopez sabi ni Granados. pataw ng expanded value-added tax Hindi malinaw kung gaano katagal Pinabulaanan naman ito ng MNTC. Group, ng P7.8 billion para sa dalawang Ang dalawang towers ng One sa toll fees sa NorthLuzon Express- ang suspensyon dahil pinag-uusapan pa Ayon sa isang opisyal, ang basic rate, bagong residential towers na ipapatayo Rockwell ay dinisenyo ng US firm na way (NLE) at sa SouthLuzon Ex- ng TRB at Bureau of Internal Revenue inflation at foreign exchange lamang pressway. (BIR) ang isyu, dagdag ni De Jesus. ang kasama sa kanilang rates. nito sa loob ng Rockwell Center. Arquitectonica at may 1,235 units. Ito Ayon sa mga opisyales ng Manila Ang EVAT ay nag-take effect “Hindi pa kasama ang EVAT, kaya Ayon kay Ninalyn Cordero, assis- pa lang ang development na gagamit NorthTollways Corporation (MNTC), noong Nob. 1. hindi namin maaring ma-absorb ito,” tant vice president for business devel- ng “z-concept unit,” kung saan bawat operator ng NLE, nagbaba na ng status Pinag-aaralan pa umano ng dala- pahayag ng opisyal. opment ng Rockwell Land, ang pondo bi-level unit ay mayroong view ng quo order ukol dito ang TRB. wang ahensiya kung kasama na sa ka- Inaasahang tataas pa ang toll rates sa ay gagamitin sa lahat ng gastusin para parehong east at west o di kaya’y pare- “Natanggap namin ang order ng salukuyang rates ang tax component. susunod na taon kung matuloy ang balak sa 2007 construction ng dalawang hong north at south. TRB na i-defer ang increase habang Iginigiit ng BIR na hindi dapat magtaas ni Pangulong Arroyo na itaas ang VAT condominiums na binansagang “One Inaasahang makalikom ang Rock- pinag-aaralan pa kung ang toll rates ng rates ang toll operators dahil kasama sa 12% mula sa current rate na 10%. Rockwell.” well ng revenues na P10 billion mula sa Ang pondo ay kakalapin sa pama- pagbenta ng One Rockwell units. Kada magitan ng internally generated funds unit ay nagkakahalaga ng P95,000 ‘Huwag Maging Kabit’ at bridge financing, pahayag ni senior hanggang P100,000 per square meter o anti-cable piracy drive vice president Adolfo Granados. P3.5 hanggang P20 million. The Philippine Cable TV Association “Meron kaming surplus funds gal- “Sa susunod na taon ay pansamanta- (PCTA) has launched a sweep of illegal ing sa pagbebenta ng Manansala at lang lilipat ang Rockwell Land sa Ate- connections in different cities in Metro Joya. Sa dalawang huling taon ng con- neo parking lot pero babalik kami pag- Manila as part of its “Huwag Maging struction, maglilikom kami ng pondo katapos ng construction,” ani Granados. Kabit” anti-cable piracydrive. Elements from cable firms recentlyraided an area in Makati Citywhile local law enforce- ment personnel escorted cable engineers during a surprise inspection. Residents BayanTel upgrades Internet with illegal connections were notified that their offense could land them in jail as ac- backbone to US, Japan credited linemen dismantled the connec- BAYANTEL has activated new STM1 based in Asia; the link supplements Bayan- tions. The PCTA urges the public to sup- Internet backbone links equivalent to 310 Tel’s Asian Internet backbone via Hutchi- port the “Huwag Maging Kabit” anti-ca- megabytes per second (mbps), which son Global Communications (HGC). ble piracydrive byreporting illegal con- will allow customers and clients faster Joevel Rivera, vice president for nections to your cable service provider. connectivity to the US and Japan. product development, said that Bayan- Withan international Internet capac- Tel has more than doubled its base since ity of 740 mbps, BayanTel now has one the start of the year even as demand re- of the largest Internet backbone net- mains strong. Business centers simbolo ng works in the country today. “We are also experiencing growthin BayanTel’s link to the US connects the corporate market driven by strong clients directly to MCI’s Global Internet demand for high-speed Internet access bago, mas pinasiglang Maynilad backbone and complements its existing using our Metro Ethernet infrastruc- INILUNSAD noong Nobyembre 7 ang coming truly a profitable and excellent tutugon sa pangangailangan ng mga backbone links via Teleglobe and AT&T. ture,” Rivera noted. mga business centers ng Maynilad Wa- company,” sabi ni Estuar. kustomer hinggil sa aplikasyon sa ser- Meanwhile, the Internet link to Japan is via BayanTel’s total IP capacity is expect- ter Services Inc. (MWSI) na papalit sa Napili bilang mga business center bisyong patubig, bayarin at mga hi- NTT Communications Global IP Network, ed to reachone gigabyte per second by dating business structure ng kumpanya. head sina Sofronio Adelantar, Paulo naing. the only global Tier 1 IP backbone provider the end of the year. (John Rojo) Ipinahayag ni Fiorello Estuar, pan- Catibayan, Nicanor Cruz, Regino Cruz, Ayon kay Rafael Aguado, VP for gulo ng Maynilad, na ang pagbabago ay Joel de la Cruz, Nenida de la Cruz, Iri- Operations at Business Center project isang “critical shift in the organization neo Dimaano, Nestor Divinagracia, director, ang zone concept ay hihikayat from four large business areas into Hipolito Gadia, Normen Kahulugan, sa mga miyembro ng team na kilatising smaller, more manageable profit cen- Eva Corazon Manalang, Benjamin Na- mabuti ang kanilang nasasakupan. ters.” cion, Atty. Jocelyn Grace Navato, “I believe that the BC is much more “While we can all pat ourselves on Bernard Padilla at Antonio Uy. than just an organizational restructur- the back for making Maynilad viable, Ang pangunahing katangian ng ing. It is actually a mindset change, and we need to move on to the next level of bawat business center ay ang paghahati- if managed properly, could well be performance… we are now in the best hati nito sa mga sona (zone). Bawat Maynilad’s key to a solid future,” lahad position to achieve our aspiration of be- sona ay may zone management team na ni Aguado. (J. Casipit/R. Tuazon) BayanTel rolls out ‘triple
Meralco backs 23rd SEA Games Meralco entered into an play’ strategy in Dumaguete agreement with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) and BayanTel is leveraging on its synergies veiled the strategy at the Management lighted the existing partnerships be- the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) to allow the installation of Southeast withABS-CBN and Sky Cable to map Association of the Philippines’ 4th In- tween ABS-CBN, BayanTel and Sky Asian (SEA) Games ad materials and banners/streamers on its electrical posts in out a triple play strategy where it deliv- ternational CEO Conference recently. Cable that leverage on synergies in major thoroughfares in Metro Manila. Meanwhile, Meralco’s “Liwanag Patrol” ers voice, video and Internet from a sin- Fafunwa revealed that commercial technologies from the sister companies, gle pipe. application of a triple strategy approach suchas Tantra and the“Pinoy Big mascots joined the motorcade of the Philippine contingent to the 23rd SEA Games The move was developed following between BayanTel and Pilipino Cable Brother” concept. to show the company’s support to the Filipino athletes. Shown in photo with Mer- the directive of BayanTel and ABS- Corporation (Dumaguete) is now being “We see a lot of emerging technolo- alco chairman & CEO Manuel M. Lopez and president & COO Jesus P. Francisco CBN chief executive officer Eugenio completed in Dumaguete City. gies which can take the synergy further, (4th and 6th from left) are Pagcor corporate communication senior managing head Lopez III, who said that only the Lopez Withtheservice, Fafunwa said Du- suchas IPTV and video on demand that Group presently has the content and dis- maguete residents can enjoy VoIP, would complement the distribution plat- Edward King; Bacolod CityRep. Monico Puentevella; POC secretarygeneral tribution capabilities to execute a triple broadband Internet and Sky Cable TV forms of BayanTel and Sky Cable, and Stephen Hontiveros; Pagcor chairman Efraim Genuino; and Pagcor chief of staff play strategy. channels from a single line. the trove of creative content in ABS- Jose Benedicto. The weeklong SEAG ends December 5. (Maite Bueno) Chief consultant Tunde Fafunwa un- The BayanTel executive also high- CBN,” Fafunwa said. (John Rojo) 4 LOPEZLINK December 2005 Julius walang kinalaman sa Spotlight on pagpiyansa kay Dawud Julius Caesar MATAPOS ang masusing pagsusuri ng ABS- pamahalaan upang suportahan ang bintang ni- Consejo Babao CBN, lumabas na walang kinalaman si “TV Pa- to kay Babao. trol” anchor Julius Babao sa pagpiyansa sa sus- Nagpadala ng liham ang ABS-CBN kina TINATAWAG na “Papu” ng asawang si Christine Bersola- pected terrorist na si Dawud Santos noong Secretary Avelino Cruz Jr., Department of Na- Babao, sa pamilya niya nakatuon ang atensiyon ni Julius Babao, Abril.Nalamang hindi nagpiyansa si Babao o tional Defense; Lt.Gen.Generoso Senga, lalo na sa anak na si Antonia Sofia. nag-garantiya ng piyansa para kay Santos. Armed Forces of the Philippines; at Brig.Gen. Nagtapos ng Mass Communications, major in film and audio Hindi rin lumabag sa Code of Ethics ng mga Marlou Quevedo, ISAFP.Pati ang mga intelli- visual communication sa University of the Philippines, naging mamamahayag si Babao.Bumalik na ang an- gence reports ay hiningi ng ABS-CBN, kasabay field reporter si Babao bago naging anchor sa pioneering show chor/reporter sa “TV Patrol” noong Nobyem- ng pag-garantiya ng confidentiality, kung na “Alas Singko Y Medya” kasama si Panjee Lopez. bre 14 matapos kusang mag-leave of absence kailangan. Laking Dagupan, bunso sa pamilya si Babao at nagtapos ng el- mula Nobyembre 1. Hanggang ngayon, wala pang natatanggap ementarya at high school sa Dominican College.Isang “Star Wars” na pormal na kasagutan ang ABS-CBN mula sa fan, may malaking koleksiyon siya ng mga “Star Wars items,” CDs Ang paratang at VCDs na naka-display ngayon sa kanilang tahanan. mga nasabing sangay ng pamahalaan at wala pa Ayon sa kuwento ng Pangulong Gloria Ar- Tulad ng maybahay na si Tintin Bersola, mahilig sa garden- ring natatanggap na anumang impormasyon. royo sa kolumnistang si Ramon Tulfo, si Babao ing si Babao.Bukod duon, kinagigiliwan din niya ang pagkanta Nagkusang mag-leave si Babao mula noong ang nagpiyansa kay Santos kaya ito nakalaya sa videoke at ang kanilang 13 alagang aso.Meron siyang siyam noong Abril.Ang impormasyon ng Pangulo ay Nobyembre 1 hanggang matapos ang imbesti- na Siberian huskies, isang Malinois, dalawang askal at isang galing sa intelligence report ng Intelligence gasyon.Natapos naman ang mga interviews ng in- Chow Chow na binili nila ni Tintin. Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines vestigation team noong Nobyembre 8 at nagbigay May angking galing si Babao sa paggaya ng mga boses ng (ISAFP).Sinabi rin ni Rear Admiral Tirso Danga, ang deputy chief for ito ng paunang report kina ABS-CBN President/COO Luis Alejandro and ibang tao, katulad ng mga artistang sina Al Pacino, Robert de intelligence ng military, na si Babao ang nagbayad ng P200,000 na chairman of the board/CEO Eugenio Lopez III noong Nobyembre 9. Niro at Arnold Schwarzenegger; mga mang-aawit na sina Mick piyansa para kay Santos. Ang resulta Jagger at Sting; at mga kapwa newscasters na sina Noli de Cas- Ayon sa isa pang bersiyon ng kuwento, ginarantiya umano ni Sinabing muli ng ABS-CBN na ang mga ebidensiya ay nagpapaki- tro, Ernie Baron at Henry Omaga-Diaz.Kaya rin niyang gayahin Babao ang piyansa ni Santos at ginamit ang impluwensiya niya bilang ta na walang katotohanan ang mga bintang laban kay Babao: Hindi ang boses ng dating Pangulong Ramos at laging napapatawa si mamamahayag upang maging guarantor ni Dawud Santos.Ito ay ayon siya nagpiyansa or nag-garantiya ng piyansa para kay Santos.Hindi Tintin tuwing uumpisahan ni Babao ang panggagaya niya. kay Jonathan Tiongco na kinilalang legal researcher para kay Tulfo. rin siya lumabag ng ethical standards para sa mga mamamahayag. Ayon kay Babao, kung hindi raw siya nakapasok sa news- Imbestigasyon ng ABS-CBN Naiiba ang kaso dahil ang Pangulo mismo ang nagbintang kay Babao casting, marahil ay naging director or pintor siya.Gayunpaman, Nagpulong ang investigation team noong Oktubre 30 upang pag- dahil sa nabasang intelligence report.Gayunpaman, dapat pa ring pag- mabuti’t naging news anchor siya dahil sa 13th KBP Golden dugtungin ang mga pangyayari mula Marso 22 hanggang April 26, usapan ng mahinahon at bukas ang isipan ang isyu. Dove Awards sa Aliw Theater, nanalo lahat ng kanyang mga 2005, kung kailan nakalaya si Santos.Kumalap ang team ng mga “ABS-CBN values its reputation and that of its employees.That is why programa sa ABS-CBN. dokumento upang malaman ang katotohanan.Ang mga unang tele- we embarked on this exercise of accountability and hope ISAFP and Mala- Ang “TV Patrol” ang nahirang na Outstanding News Program phone interviews ay nagbigay ng maraming ebidensiya at first person canang will do the same.Incidents like this only tarnish the reputations of all for TV, si Babao ang naging Outstanding Magazine Talk Show Host for Radio para sa “Magandang Morning with Julius and accounts para masabi na hindi nagbayad ng piyansa si Babao. institutions involved and highlights the demand for greater accountability.It Tintin,” at ang “Magandang Umaga, Bayan” ang ginawaran ng Bukod dito, inimbestiga rin ng team kung lumabag si Babao sa partly explains why our nation is undergoing a crisis of confidence and faith,” parangal na Outstanding Magazine Talk Show in TV-Manila. ethical boundaries para makuha ang exclusive story ni Santos. pahayag ng ABS-CBN. Basahin ang complete results ng ABS-CBN internal investigation Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, mag-log on sa Pinaalam sa publiko ang ethics investigation noong Nobyembre 1. http://www.geocities.com/tintinandjuliuswebmaster/?200522 Sa araw na iyon, humingi ang network ng impormasyon mula sa sa http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/topofthehour.aspx?StoryId=21961 LAA update ‘KBP: Serving the nation’ (Excerpt from the speech delivered by ABS-CBN It is our role to try and explain the many complex Lopez Achievement chairman & CEO Eugenio Lopez III before the issues in society today.A large part of the conflicts we 31st KBP Top Level Management Conference held see around us are because there was a failure to explain Awards winners, in Baguio City on November 10, 2005) the complexities involved.It is our role to help enlight- en our people on these issues so that they in turn can THE nation has been in turmoil the past few exercise their citizenship rights more intelligently. malalaman na months and the question that often gets asked of As for the KBP, the question is often raised on broadcasters is whether we are contributing to- whether or not it has outlived its usefulness.The wards resolving conflicts or, as they would say in KBP was organized to foster self-regulation for the sa Pebrero Filipino, nakakadagdag lang tayo sa gulo. But industry, a concept that worked well in the past. still, when you really think about it, we are doing But the value of self-regulation is lost when it is TATLUMPU'T apat na nominasyon na ang natanggap both: helping illuminate the issues at hand and easy to just resign from KBP and be beyond the ng Lopez Achievement Awards (LAA) secretariat gal- adding to the confusion at the same time. reach of its self-regulatory code. ing sa iba't ibang kumpanya sa Lopez Group. In the context of our country’s unsettled polit- To its credit, the KBP has shown its seriousness Isang screening committee ng functional experts ical and economic situation, we can easily be ac- being dragged to jail, for allegedly aiding and abet- and resolve to address this problem.Its decision to ang binuo upang i-review ang nominations.Limang cused, as we often are, of aggravating the situation ting a suspected terrorist. withdraw from the Adboard is a key strategic step grupo na may anim na miyembro naman ang bubuuin at hand.I have taken such accusations and obser- It is ironic that at an age when international me- that served notice that the broadcast industry re- upang mag-assess ng mga applicants sa mga sumusun- vations seriously.Mostly, I have come to the con- dia are concerned with the effect of high technol- mains a force to be reckoned with.The recent de- od na categories: Customer focus, business manage- clusion that the Philippine broadcast media is be- ogy in mass communication, we have not gone be- velopments surely augur well for KBP and assure ing unjustly vilified by those whose interest lies in yond the concept of mass media as a proxy for an that it will continue to play a vital role not only ment, operations management, human resource focus, the continued suppression of the truth. old-fashioned town hall meeting.It is easy, under within the industry but in the society at large. at corporate image building and public responsibility. I am particularly saddened by the case of Julius this setting, for broadcasters to be accused of per- In closing, I just want to reiterate what I see is an Pagkatapos bigyan ng score ang bawat nominee Babao. sonal motives behind their reports. urgent need for broadcasters to clearly assert our gamit ang standard scoring system, magpupulong ang As far as we can determine in our internal in- First and foremost, our main duty, our main loy- rights and obligations to keep our people informed so screening committee upang pag-usapan ang group vestigation, there is no truth to the accusation that alty should be to the Filipino people.They are our they can function fully as citizens of a free republic. scores.Batay dito, sila ay maghahanda ng shortlist ng he bailed out a suspected terrorist.There is no truth audience, whose needs, whose wants and whose I would also like to make an appeal to public of- semifinalists na pasok sa final judging na gaganapin to the accusation that he guaranteed the bail bond. welfare should be our topmost concerns.They look ficials to refrain from unduly tarnishing the reputation ngayong buwan. It is unfortunate that a raw intelligence report, one up to us to help them even the playing field when of our broadcasters with unfounded accusations.Like Bawat semifinalist ay muling ia-assess gamit ang that intelligence officials concede won’t stand up they deal not just with government bureaucrats but them, our most important asset is continued public in court, was used to besmirch the reputation of a with other powerful sectors of society.Our role is, trust.But unlike them, the public votes every day, every parehong criteria at scoring system. working broadcaster. as one journalist once said, to comfort the afflicted hour, every minute on who among the many broadcast- Ang pangalan ng finalists ay ipapaalam sa January Further, had the proposed Antiterrorism Bill and afflict the comfortable.That’s the role assigned ers available they will trust enough to listen to. 2006, samantalang ang top awardees ay ia-announce sa been passed in its present form, Babao doing a cov- to us too by our constitution when it guaranteed our To read the full speech, visit http://www.ben- awarding ceremony na gaganapin sa February. erage of a terrorist-related event may run the risk of freedom of speech and of the press. pres-holdings.com/spch-111005.shtml LOPEZLINK December 2005 5 Ma-in love ngayong Pasko! ‘Wowowee’ wows Pinoys from NY to Sydney ABANGAN sa ABS-CBN, (Globe at Sun Cellular) sina Nathan Lopez, JR Valentin, ang una at nag-iisang at sa 231 (Smart, Talk Soliman Cruz, Neil Ryan Sese, Ping “WOWOWEE” recently took a bite of the Revillame was so happy to extend help to tahanan ng Asianovelas, ang ’N’ Text at Addict Mo- Medina at Bodgie Pascua.Aban- Big Apple as part of the ABS-CBN Kapam- Pinoys, from Australia to New York.Just “Only You,” na pinagbibida- bile). gan! ilya Caravan and The Filipino Channel (TFC) like ABS-CBN Global’s TFC, “Wowowee” han ng Korean Prince ‘Makuha Ka Sa World Tours.More than 6,000 Filipino- promises to be with the Filipino wherever he Charming na si Cho Tikim’ cooking Americans in New York eagerly awaited host is in the world. Hyeon- showdown Willie Revillame, who went on with the show “It’s not just about the game,” he said. jae ng Samahan sina despite a sudden downpour. “Our performance should also be “Sun- Eula Valdes at Willie and “Wowowee” cohosts Iya Villa- good—from the opening act to the finale. shine Jean Garcia nia, Kat Alano and Janelle Jamer also per- Seeing our kababayan smiling after the show of Love” tuwing Saba- formed before a record 8,000 people in is the best feeling I can get.” (Karen at ng Barbie doll ng Korea, si Han do, 10:30 ng umaga, sa kanilang Bankstown Paceway Grandstand in Sydney, LaRosa) Chae-young ng “My Sassy Girl misyon na hanapin ang Ulti- Australia upon the invitation of Chunyang.” Ito ay ang tanging Ko- mate Cooking Diva ng bansa sa the 17th Grand rean series na kinunan sa Venice, “Makuha Ka Sa Tikim,” ang Philippine Fiesta Italy. weekly show galing sa ABS-CBN ‘Star in a Million’ CD, out na! Kultura.The Fil- ETK ‘Newsmakers of the Year at Knorr.Maliban sa kanilang gal- Mabibili na sa inyong suking record Aussies, who Awards’ ing sa pagluto, ibabahagi rin ng mga bars ang “Star in a Million” CD, na usually leave en- puno ng ballads at pop songs tulad tertainment ng “Search For The Star In A Mil- shows at 6 p.m., lion” theme, “Healing,” “Every stayed to watch Time I “Wowowee” un- See You,” til the end. “Don’t Virginia San- Speak,” at tos of New South marami Wales clinched pang iba. the jackpot prize Huwag of AU$10,000 in palalam- the show’s “Pera pasin! o Bayong” por- Willie Revillame andthe “Wowowee” staff go on with the show tion. in New York despite a sudden downpour Hatid ng mga dalubhasa sa chi- cookng divas ang mga kuwento sa ka—ang “Entertainment likod ng kanilang mga winning Konek"—ang unang “Entertain- recipes.Iba-ibang babae, iba-ibang ment Newsmakers of the Year kuwento; lahat sila, iisa lang ang UPDATE Awards.” Ini-imbitahan ang lahat gamit na seacret weapon, ang na bumoto sa iba’t ibang kategorya Knorr.Kilalanin kung sino sila sa sa pamamagitan ng pag-text.Ang “Makuha Ka Sa Tikim”! walong categories ng “Entertain- Ang kolaborasyon ng Star Cin- ment Newsmakers of the Year ema at ni ‘Maximo Oliveros’ Countdown para sa ending Awards” ay ang Crush ng Bayan Ilalapat ng Star Cinema sa 35 mm ‘PBB,’ world (male and female category); TV format ang award-winning inde- Theme Song of the Year; Hottest pendent film, “Ang Pagdadalaga ni record holder ng season 1, nag-umpisa na! Sexy Male Group; Hottest Sexy Fe- Maximo Oliveros,” para maipal- Ilang araw na lang ay magtatapos na ang way tie ang resulta ng sixth nomination, male Group; Newest Kilig Love abas sa mga sinehan sa Pilipinas. sa texting unang season ng “teleserye ng totoong kung kaya’t limang housemates ang nag- Team of the Year; “Pinoy Big Ang pelikulang ito ay nanalo ng NAKAMIT ng “Pinoy Big buhay.” Antabayanan ang isang eksklusi- agawan para texters’ votes. Brother” Best Housemate; at Mr.& Golden Zenith for Best First Fiction Brother” ang world record sa bong panayam sa “PBB” winners, na Sixth eviction night. Muling na-evict Ms.Teleserye.Para bumoto, text Feature Flim sa 2005 Montreal texting para sa una at ika- malalaman na sa December 10.Saman- si Jenny pagkatapos makakuha ng ETK REACT
La Mesa hosts year's... La Mesa facts from page 1 educational lectures given and figures by prominent personalities such as Cory Quirino • La Mesa Watershed Nature Reserve ("Look Good, Feel is a showcase for the collective ef- Good”), Tina Juan forts of the general public in their ("Practical Ways in sincere desire to rehabilitate a vital Bringing Fitness in Dai- infrastructure—a resource for the ly Life”) and Dr. survival of millions of Filipinos; 1 2 3 4 Rosario Austria ("Natu- • A field laboratory for ecological re- ral Prevention Against search and biodiversity enhance- Cancer”). Movement ment, using Philippine species; workshops were also con- • The only watershed/nature reserve ducted, such as Integral where there are five major objec- Yoga by Raya Manan- tives being implemented: the refor- quil and Corey Wills, estation of the watershed; biological Tai-Chi/Chi Gong by diversity; environmental protection; Anabelle Alejandrino, education (research and nature in- Ashtanga yoga by Berta terpretation); and recreation Lopez-Feliciano and others fitness gurus. (through the eco park); Two of the highlights of the event were the Jazz M • Five years ago, the project was initi- tival during the first night and the Neo-Ethnic Music ated to rehabilitate, preserve and 5 6 7 8 on the second night. Top-caliber jazz artists celeb maintain La Mesa watershed to en- cause of environmentalism. They included Richar sure sustainable environmental Mitch Valdes, Jacqui Magno, Verni Varga, Mon David management to provide adequate Chua, Annie Brazil, GUARANA and the UP Jazz Fr clean drinking water for the people The Neo-Ethnic Night cum closing ceremony Pinikpikan, of Metro Manila; Grace Nono, Joey Ayala, Bayang Pangkat Kawayan, Kontragapi and the Makiling En The concerts were held at the newly constructe Amphitheater, which was inaugurated during the The amphitheater is the first of its size in Metro M promises to become a favorite event venue. 1. Ati-ati dancers perk up the crowd with the high-energy number 2-3. Jazz Night singers Jacqui Magno and M Adams 9 10 11 4. Power Up’s wall 5. LGFI executive director Dario Pagcaliwa • La Mesa Watershed's 2,700 hectares andson includes a 2,000-ha forest area and a 6-7. Neo-Ethnic artists Joey Ayala andGrac 700-ha man-made lake; Nono • More than a thousand hectares have 8. At the exotic birdandreptile show been successfully reforested to date, 9. Aikido master Ernie Talag demonstrates w with a survival rate of 92.5%; tic self-defense • Approximately 120,000 endemic 10. Eladio Guevarra of GEO Farm lectures species have been raised in the Hydrophonics at the “Hobbies for Dad” are nursery as seedlings for planting in 11. Earth andArts crafts for kids the watershed; 12. Chito Maniago emcees opening ceremon • Over 15,000 volunteers have partic- ipated in rehabilitation efforts. 13.“Sports Unlimited” tandem Dyan Castill andMar c Nelson 12 13 14 14. KalumadKatribu Kolektib performance EXECUTIVE PROFILE AFI managing director Gina Lopez: Servant-leader By Carla Paras-Sison to the road of self-sustenance. “The foundation has evolved from a conduit of funds to an effective implementor of programmes,” noted Lopez. ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has often been called the “heart of ABS- As AFI head, her major challenges are funding and personnel who will im- CBN” and managing director Gina Lopez may well be called the “Queen of plement programs in line with the nonprofit paradigm of the organization. Hearts.” More appropriately, she’s a true-blue servant-leader as she tries to pull “I always need more money...so money and getting the right people, those things together at the multi-cause foundation. are the major challenges.” AFI is involved in child care (Bantay Bata, Children’s Village), the environment Lopez, who was recently awarded as among the “Most Distinguished Wom- (Bantay Kalikasan, Bantay Usok), education (eMedia), poverty alleviation (through en” by Northwood University in the US, is not resting on her laurels. She wants ABS-CBN Bayan Microfinance), disaster relief (with the help of dedicated AFI AFI to further expand and deepen its scope in terms of the causes it is cham- volunteers), and a host of other causes directly affecting the Filipino masses. pioning: child care, environment, education and poverty alleviation. So much Lopez started working for AFI in 1993 as head of the disaster desk, reporting remains to be done in these areas that the tireless AFI head feels she has to keep to then AFI director Gretchen Ocampo. She immediately felt right at home. on going…and going…and going. “Oh, I love my work at the foundation...no pressure at all,” replied Lopez when Her message to Lopez Group employees? “This is a great company. The vi- asked if she felt pressured into joining the Lopez Group after her return from Africa. sion is one of integrity and service. Keep furthering your functions in that are- Today, Lopez is managing director of the AFI, reporting to a board of trustees na—the results will not only be fulfillment professionally, but also personally,” that helps her secure funding, as well as monitoring projects to help them move on Lopez said. LOPEZLINK December 2005 7
Gabby Lopez (with kids Sancho and Andres) was among the members of the Lopez clan who gracedthe Wellness Festival Knowledge Channel in Tawi Tawi from page 1
Tawi Tawi, because of its location, is one of the most neglected provinces in the country. KCFI president and ex- ecutive director Rina Lopez-Bautista stressed that due to nondelivery of so- cial services, especially basic educa- tion, KCFI would continue to go where “no one would dare to tread” because of the urgent need to do so. There is a reported 40% illiteracy rate among children over 10 years old in these areas. The school in Languyan Island is TEAM-Mindanao’s 42nd school in ARMM and is the first to receive Also inaugurated during the event was Phase II of the Knowledge Channel in Basulta. Music Fes- Shell Flower Terraces. A flower ritual signified the opening According to Doris Nuval, project c Festival of the slope, which was presented by Shell Philippines pres- director, they have installed 42 satel- Witnessing the Languyan Elementary School turnover are: TEAM-Mindanao project director brated the ident Edgar O. Chua and other Shell executives. The Shell lite dishes, digital receivers and 29” Doris Nuval, Jim Oprecio of AMORE, US Embassy charge d'affaires Paul Jones, pupil Flower Terraces covers a two-hectare expanse that boasts Nurol-In Sali Abdula, KCFI president Rina Lopez-Bautista, USAID’s Jon Lindborg and rd Merk, TV sets in seven Maguindanao munic- d, Cookie of indigenous Philippine flowers and is becoming a favorite James Kunder, and Tawi Tawi Gov. Sadikul Sahali. riends. landmark at the eco park. ipalities, including Datu Paglas, for- featured The two-day festival displayed various approaches to merly a war-torn area turned economic Barrios, wellness and aimed to spread the idea that in order to have zone. One school in Paglas, General S.K. Pendatun nsemble. a healthy and clean environment, we must first have healthy Primary School, has reported an increase in enroll- d Petron and able bodies. ment levels, with the ETV facilities attracting chil- e festival. All members of the family had their hands full with ac- dren in nearby communities. anila and tivities all over the eco park. “Hobbies for Dads” show- Teachers using ETV in the ARMM region have cased do-it-yourself projects, camping tools and acces- reported a lightening of their loads and an increase in sories, hydroponics and organic backyard farming. Teens children’s learning because they are “stimulated by eir enjoyed the aerial challenges and courses prepared by LU- the visuals, catching up easily with the day’s BID Inc., and climbed the high wall set by Power-Up in co- lessons.” Some programs on the channel however, Mishka operation with the UP Mountaineers group. were also perceived as too advanced for the students, Kids were likewise served with creative Earth and Arts especially those in English and Math. crafts sessions conducted by the Philippine Art Educators’ The Knowledge Channel is addressing this con- agan Association (PAEA). There were also shows for the whole family: an exotic bird and reptile show, the kalumad and cern to make its episodes more appealing and under- kirtana band, and wildlife educational shows for kids. standable for its Islamic end-users. In the pipeline is ce Jaime Jose Fernandez, program director of Bantay Ka- a 10-episode video program series on business and likasan, was delighted to see that families who went during livelihood skills for out-of-school youth displaced by The media delegation from Manila at Simunul Island, where Sheik the first day returned for the festival’s second day. He said the armed conflict in ARMM. These programs are to Karimul Madkum first landed and introduced Islam in 1380 wholis- that this was a good indication that the general public is be aired on weekends and when Knowledge Channel now becoming more open and educated on the importance viewing rooms in public schools can be used as on of wellness and health and, ultimately, on the preservation learning centers for children of war in conflict-ridden ea of the environment. areas as well as “children of peace” elsewhere in the One of the crowd drawers of the festival was the well- country. nies ness bazaar and the healthy eating cuisine area. The picnic At the end of December 2005, 15 schools in Tawi grounds were filled with booths from concessionaires sell- Tawi and 12 in Basilan are expected to receive ejo ing products from soaps and body oils to bags and novelty items from recycled products. Healthy food from BODHI, Knowledge Channel, for a total of 68 schools. Back to Basics and the Merry Cooks satisfied the gastro- The photo-voltaic system or solar panels to elec- nomic appetites of the festival participants. trify recipient schools was brought in by TEAM- The mayor of Languyan with Lunch was hostedby PCCI’s Jomar The salt water pool was filled with people who enjoyed Mindanao’s strategic partner, the Alliance KCFI’s Jenny Panganiban Lobregat andsister in Zamboanga the booths offering various forms of massage, such as re- for Mindanao Off-Grid Renewable Energy flexology, reiki, blind massage, shiatsu, and the traditional (AMORE). hilot. Other eco park wonders also provided fun to families- USAID assistant administrator for Asia the boating lagoon, the biking trails and the fishing wharf. and Near East James Kunder said at the Seen enjoying the activities were celebrities like Eliza- launch, “Peace in Mindanao benefits all beth Oropesa, media men Philip Cu-Unjieng and Aljo Filipinos, not just the people of Mindanao. Bendijo, the Zobel de Ayalas and the Cojuangcos and, of The real impact (of USAID projects) is in course, the Lopez family. the morale of the people. It gives hope for Gina Lopez hopes to stage the wellness festival in the some prosperity and a better future for the years to come. “I feel wonderful and energized and I hope that more people of Mindanao.” people will visit the eco park and support the cause of Ban- Lopez-Bautista thanked USAID, tay Kalikasan,” she told guests at the festival. AMORE and other KCFI part- Languyan Elementary School teachers Probe Team’s Herman Endona and Bantay Kalikasan-AFI, ABS-CBN and Studio 23 ners in bringing the gift of Lucille Sedipe teamed up with corporate partners to make the Family knowledge to Muslim Min- Wellness Festival successful: Amezcua Wellness Center, danao, including local govern- San Miguel Corporation, Metrobank, Anlene Milk, Moto- ment officials led by Tawi Tawi lite, Cebu Pacific, HSBC, Splash-TheraHerb Virgin Co- governor Sadikul Sahali. conut Oil, Healthy Options, Jollibee, Timberland, Gourmet, “The Knowledge Channel is VS&F, Kitaro, Crystal Clear and Nami Resort. only one of a multitude of pro- Media partners were ANC, DZMM, DWRR, Philippine grams being implemented in Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Metro magazine, Café Mindanao and around the Lupe, RJFM 100, Crossover and Joey FM. Philippines to end poverty and Special thanks go to the Lopez Group of Companies, the Lopez Group Foundation, MWSS, the Quezon City govern- promote peace. But it is our ment and QCCI, the Unified Security Group of La Mesa way of expressing our love for Dam, Fernando Zobel, Billy Bonnevie, Roni Tapia Merk, the Filipino which includes the Muslim Filipino,” she said. (R. KCFI’s Ken Estriber andRisa Jo Tecson, Stagecraft, X’or Studios and the ABS-CBN Means of transport aroundBongao Muñoz Foundation Volunteers. Cruz) 8 LOPEZLINK December 2005
CSR ACTIVITIES The CSR challenge PROGRESS can be made during tough economic times. This was one of the find- ings of the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizen- ship as cited by Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) pres- ident Felipe Alfonso when he addressed 30 corporate social responsibility (CSR) practi- tioners from the Lopez Group during their general First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC), in support of its commitment assembly on Nov. 16. to the UN Millennium Development Goals, was one of the major sponsors of The study is a two-and-a- Synergeia, an education expo held at the PTA Tent Clamshell 2, Intramuros. half-year research covering the FPHC, a member of the Lopez Group Foundation, requested LGFI to coordi- corporate citizenship experi- across all business units and insti- nate with the group for the display of their CSR-related merchandise for the ence of several top companies tutionalized through established event. Photo shows Knowledge Channel with ABS-CBN Bayan and ABS-CBN in the US. During the research, policies and systems that would Foundation’s Bantay Bata and Bantay Kalikasan collaterals on display. LGFI six of the companies were go- make CSR sustainable long after external communications head Dulce Festin-Baybay (2nd from left), was one of those who cut the ribbon during the opening ceremonies, together with rep- ing through financial difficul- the people who started it are gone. resentatives from USAID, Synergeia, Smart, and the academe. Thousands of ties, yet only one decided to students, parents, LGUs, among others, participated in the three-day call for stall their CSR program. The The practitioners were chal- educational reforms in the country. (Nicole Carlos) reason why the five compa- lenged to become “champions” of nies continued is because they CSR in their company. The mid- believed that CSR “need not dle managers are the insiders who become a drain on scarce re- can become catalysts of making FPCI partners with Philip Morris sources” and they found that CSR the heart of their business. having a meaningful contribu- (Vanessa Jane T. Suquila) for projects in Ilocos, Cagayan tion to society gives the employees and have operations situated near poor FIRST Philippine Conservation Inc. (FPCI) The second project, “Conservation and managers a “valuable point of reference communities have housing projects, In celebration of the National and Philip Morris Philippines Manufacturing Development Support through Education,” to guide an organization through chal- medical missions, livelihood, and Volunteer Month, the Philippine Inc. (PMPMI) recently signed a memoran- entails the construction and rehabilitation lenging times.” scholarship opportunities. Book dona- Association for Volunteer Effort dum of agreement for two projects that will of public school classrooms in Cagayan. tions and free eye examination were (PAVE) Inc. will host the 2005 And though the seven foundations benefit specific sectors and communities. The project will be supervised by FPCI National Conference of Volunteer and more than 20 companies in the also given to public school children. The first project consists of individual partner Cagayan Valley Partners for Peo- Managers (NCVM) with the theme Lopez Group are from different indus- Just for the first half of this year, nine small-scale irrigation facilities for selected ple’s Development (CAVAPPED), while "Volunteering for MDGs: tries and faced various challenges this Lopez companies have reported a total tobacco farmers in the Ilocos region, and an PMPMI and the Philippine Band of Mercy Bayanihang Bayan for Community year, most were able to accomplish, or at of P18,986,045.53 worth of investments orientation on good farming methods and will fund the construction and rehabilita- Development." The event is on least establish, a CSR program for 2005. in CSR programs, the bulk of which are usage of the newfacility. The individual tion. December 14, 2005 (Thursday), An industrial park in Batangas de- for education and children’s welfare. shallow tube wells will be completed within These projects will be the foundation of from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Room 526, veloped a nature park where endan- The CSR practitioners of the Lopez the current crop year, ensuring the farmer- a long-term partnership between FPCI and Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, gered trees flourish. The Tollways Group were reminded to make their ini- beneficiaries of improved crop yield. The PMPMI Philippines. The partners hope to Ayala Ave., Makati. No registration project will be carried out by one of FPCI’s develop joint programs on agriculture, en- Group is coming up with an education tiatives aligned, integrated and institu- fee. For inquiries, contact Lynne partners, Yakap Kalikasan Tungo sa Kaun- vironment, education and sustainable de- campaign for public transport drivers tionalized: that is, these should be dela Cruz of PAVE at 929-6376. on road safety. The companies that aligned to their core business, integrated laran ng Pilipinas (Yakap-Kalikasan). velopment. (Monica Tan) LITTLE LIVES, BIG DEEDS ABS-CBN Foundation Volunteers: Kapamilya, lumindol man o bumagyo
By Carla Paras-Sison 163 (kung saan may hotline counseling at Hinirang din ang AFV bilang “Out- call center, community at agency outreach, standing Partner NGO (Nongovernment MULA noong 1993, naging bahagi na ang Bantay Edukasyon at Children’s Home), at Organization) of the Philippine Army” ni mga volunteers sa matagumpay na disaster Bantay Kalikasan (La Mesa Eco Park, dating Pangulong Fidel V. Ramos noong relief operations ng ABS-CBN Foundation Bantay Usok). ika-100 anibersaryo ng Philippine Army Inc. (AFI). Umulan, umaraw, lumindol, Gayundin, handang tumulong ang AFV sa Fort Bonifacio noong March 1998. bumaha, bumagyo, pumutok man ang sa iba pang mga special projects ng ABS- Sa loob ng nakaraang 12 taon, ang mga bulkan, naririyan sila sa oras na mangailan- CBN tulad ng RED Alert, Bantay Lakbay, miyembro ng AFV ay naglingkod nation- gan ang kanilang mga kapwa Pilipino. Oplan Undas, Project Caravan Kaalaman wide sa iba’t ibang proyekto, nakatulong sa Nagsimula ang ABS-CBN Foundation at iba pang mga programa ng DZMM, ang 16,000 families para sa disaster response at Volunteers o AFV sa disaster relief oper- ABS-CBN radio station sa AM band. sa mahigit na 8,000 bata at mga kapamilya ations tulad ng Sagip Kababayan, isang Nariyan din sila para sa mga espesyal na sa medical missions at outreach activities. disaster response project kung saan may proyekto tulad ng ABS-CBN Halalan, Noong Disyembre 2004, 4,210 volunteers na 24-hour disaster monitoring, emergency Habitat for Humanity, Concert for a Cause kinabibilangan ng mga mag-aaral, mga em- relief at CISD o critical incident stress de- at iba pang mga idinudulog sa AFV. pleyadong pribado at ng pamahalaan, at mga briefing. Ngayo’y dumami na ang mga Pinarangalan na ang AFV bilang “Out- NGOs ang kumilos 24x7 para sa Sagip Ka- proyektong tinutulungan ng AFV. standing Partner of Sangguniang Ka- pamilya, upang tumulong sa pagbalot at pag- Hinihingi ang kanilang tulong para sa bataan (SK, Youth Council) National Fed- dadala ng mga relief goods para sa Infanta, iba’t ibang programa ng AFI, tulad ng out- eration, Batch 1996-2002.” Iginawad ni Quezon na sinalanta ng bagyong Unding. ki, ang isang volunteer ay dapat 18 anyos, De Guia St., Brgy. Sacred Heart, Quezon reach projects (kasama ang medical mis- National SK president at National Youth Maging ikaway maaaring maging kas- nagtapos ng high school, may good moral City para mag-apply. Bukas ito mula 9 sion, outreach for kids, outreach for the dis- Commissioner Richard Alvin N. Nalupta api ng AFV. Kung handa kang tumulong character, physically and mentally fit, at a.m. hanggang 6 p.m. Magdala ng 1X1 o abled, Project TFC or Toys for Christmas ang parangal noong SK National sa iyong kapwa Pilipino sa isang tawag kung maaari ay hindi nagsisigarilyo. 2X2 photo, barangay clearance at NBI at Geny Lopez Soup Kitchen), Bantay Bata Congress sa Iloilo City noong 2002. lamang, mag-apply na. Babae man or lala- Pumunta sa AFV office sa 157 Scout clearance. LOPEZLINK December 2005 9
Lopez Memorial Museum exhibit ‘Destruction/Reconstruction’ Ongoing until April 2006
THE Lopez Memorial Museum, in cooperation ica and Britain, and from Japan and its bid for a viewers to mull over. The exhibition features with First Generation Holdings Corp., presents Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, re- materials from the Lopez Library collection and “Deconstruction/Reconstruction.” spectively, was prevalent in the media. can be viewed at the Rare Book room and li- It has often been said that the Philippines’ lo- Artists and cultural movers were harnessed brary until April 2006. cation is strategic and this explains why there is to reimagine, usher in various degrees of new- The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the interest in it, even in the devastation experi- ness in how Filipinos thought of themselves ground floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road, enced during World War II. The discourse of and the places they worked and lived in. Pasig City. Museum days and hours are Mon- Japan and the US about their act of liberating How new, open, transformative these were day-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except Sundays and the Philippines from the stranglehold of Amer- in light of the context will be presented for the holidays. For more information, call 631-2417. The Oblation, one of the University of the Philip- pines’ more prominent icons, in the pockmarked TRAVEL postwar Manila campus Start your own business for Duman Festival: Celebrating tradition in Pampanga By Karen Shih Upon cooling, some of the grains are trans- P50K or less ferred in large wooden asung (mortar), with three THE town of Sta. Rita, Pampanga is known year- men taking turns pounding with the alung (pestle). By Norman Sison round for its turrones de casoy, sans rival and other At this point, the merrymaking would have started sweets but towards the end of the year, starting in with everyone singing traditional folk songs. It A few months ago, one of our readers asked if we could November, everything is eclipsed as the town an- takes five rounds of pounding of approximately write about businesses that can be set up with a capital of ticipates the Christmas season with the sweet smell 120 strokes per person, each round for a specific P50,000 or less. We found Nego-Skwela, a livelihood and of duman in the air. purpose—to break the husk, to flatten the grain, training center that teaches short courses on arts and crafts, Duman is a rare rice cereal produced in Sta. Ri- and so on. food technology and information technology, among oth- ta. It has counterparts in other regions, namely tsu- The result is a flattened light golden green rice ers.We told them about our mission and they gave us a list om or du-om in the Mountain Province, dumdumen cereal. If harvested extremely young, it has a melt- of some of their offerings: PHOTO: KAREN SHIH in the Ilocos, deremen in Pangasinan and is known in-your-mouth consistency and a milky taste. A Fee How long as pinipig by Tagalogs. more mature harvest renders a grain which is best Therapeutic candles P1,685 2 days Duman making starts around June, when the toasted till puffy, or what is known as pinipig, ex- Carinderia operation P1,685 1 rains start to fall. The age-old manual planting cept that what is now sold commercially is mostly Catering P1,685 1 technique is employed and the fields are then left just ordinary rice, not lacatan malutu. Laundry detergent-making P1,685 1 to the sun and rain—no irrigation, no fertilizers Duman is quite an expensive treat as the rice va- Fashion accessories P3,200 3 and no pesticides are used to grow the lacatan riety that is used can only be harvested once a year. Wedding planning P3,500 3 malutu (literally, red glutinous rice). When the Moreover, with the lacatan malutu, each hectare Computer repair/maintenance P3,900 3 Recommends: north winds start blowing in late October, the has a yield of only 30 sacks while commercial va- Cellular phone repair P3,900 3 plants show indications of fertilization. Ten days rieties yield 300 sacks. Grachie Madridano, who heads Nego-Skwela’s main of- after they show their grains, the lacatan malutu is fice in Quezon City, said that the desire to make money is Tayo na sa ready to be harvested and the show begins, so to The 4th Annual Duman Festival festivities on not enough reason to go into business. She stressed that you speak. need to have love or passion for the business. Saturday, December 3, 2005, start at 9 a.m. Pampanga! Upon harvesting the rice at dawn, the grains are Di ba at nararamdaman natin na parang may kulang ang with an exhibit showcasing traditional PAMPANGA is only about 45 minutes away separated by striking a hard surface with the rice isang produkto o serbisyo kapag walang passion? duman planting and harvesting implements from EDSA. Narito ang ilang tips para sa isang stalks till the more mature grains fall. These are Madridano also advised that you see what it is in de- and antique clothing like the baro't saya and masaya at ligtas na paglakbay patungo sa Culi- separated from those that still adhere to the stalks, mand before choosing a business to get into. Tignan mo rin sinakle. There will be a Kapampangan food nary Capital of the Philippines: which are passed through a contraption called a ang mga kakumpitensya bago sumabak sa labanan. Alamin 1. Siguraduhing maayos ang sasakyan n’yo kiskisan. The grains are gathered in igu or bilao, bazaar at 5 p.m. Duman will be available for kung paano ka maiiba at paano mapapaganda ang pina- para hindi ito tumirik sa daan. Hindi lang tossed in the air to sift out the debris, then gathered sale. A musicale produced by ArtiSta.Rita planong business mo. If you set up in certain location, ito aksaya sa oras, kundi makakadagdag din and soaked in water for two hours. under the direction of Andy Alviz will cap check out the competition within a five-kilometer radius, sa init ng ulo ng mga taong nababagot na sa The rice, still with the hull, is then toasted in an the day’s activities at 7 p.m. For details, visit Madridano suggested. kakabiyahe. If worse comes to worst, oven-like clay pot. After around 45 minutes to two http://duman.azotea.org or contact Arti Sta. She recommended that you don’t get a relative or a maaaring humingi ng assistance sa MNTC hours, the single or toasted grains are left to cool in Rita at (45) 900-0010 or (0917) 801-2687. friend as business partners because your familiarity with sa pamamagitan ng mga emergency call the open. each other can lead to differences of opinions. And differ- boxes sa kahabaan ng NLE. ences of opinions—especially when it comes to spend- 2. Bawasan ang bagahe. Kung hindi naman ing—have been known to end relationships. magtatagal sa pupuntahan ninyo, magdala lang Nego-Skwela is based in Quezon City (426-7952/924- ng overnight bag o backpack. Dapat din ay bit- 5111) and has branches in Paranaque (826-1798), Cebu bit lagi ang maliit na bag na may lamang toi- Food trip in Angeles City (032 254-4836) and Tarlac (045 611-2130). letries, paperback book, ekstrang pera at IDs. IN a province where the famous sisig was born, tadyang na lechon and sinigang na lechon—ini- 3. Wag kalimutan ang mga gamot. Magdala what else can you expect but good eating and fine haw na hito with mustasa and chicken Bringhe in- ng paracetamol, anti-pyretic, loperamide at food? Check these places out: dividually wrapped in banana leaf. Dessert is Par- iba pa para maagapan ang mga karaniwang BaleDutung, Villa Gloria Subdivision. Strictly adiso, a concoction of macapuno, ube and kamote Nabasa n’yo na ba? minor complaints. Hindi sa lahat ng oras ay by reservation. Claude and Mary Ann Tayag’s balls swimming in carabao milk cream, and native may access kayo sa drugstores. home is the one place in Pampanga where a foodie candies. Minimum of 12 persons. Contact Mary “Wealth Within Your Reach: 4. I-enjoy ang mga tanawin kahit di pa might hope to travel the length and breadth of Pam- Ann Tayag at telefax (045) 888-5163. Pera Mo, Palaguin Mo!” nakakarating sa mismong destinasyon panga nouvelle cuisine. For appetizers, a platter of Cely’s Carinderia behind Nepo Mart (Plaridel A Practical Guide To Building ninyo. Sabi nga nila, “it’s the journey, not the Kapampangan sushi, taba ng talangka (crablet cor. Catalina Sts.). Best sellers are the “flower ar- Personal Wealth destination.” Siguradong marami kayong fat), piniritong hito (catfish with fermented rice rangement” of chicharon bulaklak, fried hito, By Francisco Colayco makikitang kakaiba at nakakaaliw habang and shrimps) and pindang balaw-balaw (carabeef burong hipon with mustasa leaves, puso ng saging, A must-read book on personal bumabiyahe, kaya ilabas ang camera at pic- meat). Then the main courses: Napapanahong pru- kare-kare, kilayen and pako salad. finance planning to attain fi- ture lang nang picture! Magdala ng spare bat- tas sa sari-saring timpla (a fruit plate to start), fol- Nepo Mart finds. Bakery that specializes in tibok- nancial independence. Written teries at chargers para sa inyong gadgets. lowed by a tart sorbet made from dayap and cham- tibok, similar to maja blanca—but 76 times better! in both English and Tagalog, 5. Magkalap ng background info ukol sa lu- pagne. The salad course of pako and lumpiang Coming out of Cely’s Carinderia, it is on your left thebookiseasytoreadwith gar na pupuntahan. Mas maa-appreciate ubod (fiddlehead fern as greens and fried spring across the street. The best tocino Pampanga is pro- simple presentations on the mo ang isang lugar kung alam mo ang his- roll of palm heart). The main dish is quite a spread! duced at Mining’s along Magnolia Lane. Also, out- fundamentals of saving and tory nito, at ang mga bagay-bagay na ipinag- Seafood kari-kare or paella, one whole lechon side Nepo Mart is Halu-halo ni Corazon. Aling Fe investing. mamalaki ng mga nakatira rito. served four ways—crispy balat, fried with soft tor- Guarin’s halu-halo is different because they use tilla with three kinds of dressing, inihaw na pastillas de leche to sweeten the thirst quencher. 10 LOPEZLINK December 2005
MALL FINDS Zara finds a home in Power Get lost in Fully Booked Plant Mall FULLY Booked is a rock star Manila’s fashionable mall amonglocal bookstores: It’s JUST in time for Christmas, the Iberian tion to the design, fabric and make of Zara to give young, cool, and has a lot of sur- brand Zara has found a home at the apparel, footwear and accessories. prises up its sleeve. Or more accu- Power Plant Mall at Rockwell. As an internationally recognized high- away an rately, Fully Booked owner Jaime Lookingfor the perfect giftfor your street fashion brand, Zara commits to cre- Daez does. sweetheart or your darlingdaughter? atingnew designsthat are available on Audi A4 One of the things that sets Fully Zara’s sprawling1,500 square meters of the racks every two weeks. At the heart of Booked apart from other book- ground floor space ensures that there is this fast-paced design and production stores is its mazelike layout that more than enough space to showcase its turnaround is the Zara culture that relies this Xmas invites browsers to literally get products. The interiors put the wares in fo- on the market pulse. Manila’s fashionable mall lost, to venture around the next cus, while the shop layout encourages Together, Power Plant Mall and Zara is rafflingoff an Audi A4 corner and discover the surprises guests to move from one rack to another in create a delightful shopping experience to a lucky customer this that lie in wait. search for the right item. Even the window this Christmas—and beyond. (Crystie Christmas! “I want people to have a sense merchandisingdraws the shoppers’ atten- Garcia) Every P2,000-single of ‘I want to go through all of the purchase in any Power nooks and crannies and discover Plant establishment or what books are here,’” said Daez, P3,000 from Power Plant a Spain-educated architect who Rustan’s Supermarket en- titles the customer to one initially just wanted to supplement raffle ticket. his own library of architecture The promo duration is books. He recalled that after re- November 11, 2005 to turningto the Philippines in the January 15, 2006. The late 1990s, he would order books draw date is January 15, in bulk from a Spanish publisher in or- plans to expand into a lifestyle maga- 2006. Raffle tickets can be der to get a discount; the spare copies zine—and even producingcoffee table claimed at the R2 Indepen- he started sellingpractically door-to- books! dent Lifestyles wing. door. Another unique Fully Booked fea- Power Plant Mall has Daez is a hands-on owner who often ture is the CD section stocked with also lined up the following takes charge of selecting and buying hard-to-find discs and which makes Christmas activities: Sim- the books that go on the Fully Booked use of a new technology where a cus- bangGabi at 8 p.m. start- shelves. He is also constantly cooking tomer can “preview” the CD through a ingon December 16, up surprises for local bookworms, scanner connected to a headphone—no Christmas Eve Mass at amongthem the recent autograph- need to ask a clerk for permission to 10:30 p.m. and New Year’s signing sessions with Neil Gaiman that unwrap a CD! Eve Mass at 9 p.m. drew thousands of the author’s fans, a Fully Booked is at the 3rd level of glossy newsletter (in photo) that he the Power Plant Mall. (JGJ) TakeapeekatTeak FROM THE CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAM THE country’s top chefs—Ed Quimson, Henny Si- son, Dundee Magallanes, Jane Paredes and Jill Sandique are “now serving” at Teak Bistro, the pop- ular wateringhole owned by Benpres Insurance EVP Bago mag-indulge Beaver Lopez. Lopez, a self-confessed foodie, said that the restaurant takes its name from the wood used for the bistro’s cozy interiors. “Teak Bistro is first and fore- ngayong Pasko… most a restaurant which also serves a variety of Mar- NAKU, siguradong makakalimutan na naman ng tinis and wines,” he added. mgafigure-consciousangkanilangdiet kapag Items on the Teak menu are mostly tried-and-test- nasa harap na nila angChristmas ham, quezo de ed personal favorites of Lopez and his family and bola at iba panghanda sa noche buena! At ilang friends. These include Lamb Shank Adobo with Christmas parties ba angnasa iskedyul mo, ha? mango salsa and potato puree; Chicken in a Pot (a Narito muna angilangpaalala para hindi best seller—please order three hours in advance); kayo (masyadong) lumobo ngayong Pasko: Soft Shell Crab with saffron sauce and sambal mayo, 1. Kumain ngmeryenda bagopumunta sa party parsley and potatoes; and pork shanks with artichoke o dinner para kaunti na langkakainin mo pagdat- risotto and asparagus spears and madeira sauce. ingdoon. Huwagpumunta sa party nanggutom Teak Bistro bar chow best sellers include chicken dahil posibleng mag-overindulge ka naman. wings and pork riblets; crispy frog’s legs with black 2. Iwasangtumambay malapit sa buffet table kapagnasa party. Hindi mo mababantayan ng vinegar and garlic dip; spicy kambing tomato stew mabuti angfood intake mo kapagabala ka sa with papadoums; pan fried ox tongue with sweet soy pakikipag-kuwento kaya siguraduhing malayo and garlic lemon dip; and crusted pork tenderloin ka sa pagkain. bites with lime wasabi dip and tomato basil sauce. 3. Imbes na Christmas candy o chocolates, Other favorites include special rice like the jambal- maghandangisangbowl ngfresh fruits bilang 6. Kunghindi maiwasangmag-wine,umi- aya, Green Hornet chicken, Yellow Submarine and pantawid gutom o meryenda. nom langkapagmay toast. parsley rice which requires customers to order two 4. Magsuot ng masikip na damit para maram- 7. Kapag may get-together kayo sa bahay, hours in advance. They also serve pizza and pasta, daman mo agad kung medyo naparami na ang itabi angsnacks kapagnakakuha na anglahat ng crepes, sandwiches and salads. Leave room for “to kain mo. Pero huwagnaman yungmasyadong bisita. Huwagitongiwanan sa mesa dahil ma- die for” desserts like the banana cream pie and New masikip at baka himatayin ka! paparami langlalo angkain ninyo. York cheesecake. 5. Imbes na alcoholic drinks, uminom ka na lang 8. Kung hindi mo talaga mapigilang mag- Teak Bistro is located at the ground level of Power nglow-calorie soft drinks. Huwagdin ipaaalam na overeat, well, patawarin mo na langangiyong Plant Mall, Rockwell. hindi ka iinom o umiinom dahil matsa-challenge sarili—pero huwagpa rin kalimutangbumawi. For inquirires and reservations, call 898-3365. langangmgakasama mo na painumin ka. Mag-exercise to the max ka na pati! Bon appetit! LOPEZLINK December 2005 11
ILANG araw na lang ay Pasko na. Naumpisahan n’yo na ba ang Christmas CrosswordBINASA mo ba from cover to cover ang huling isyu ng shopping n’yo?If not, you still have Lopez Link? Isa ka ba sa mga masugid na tagasubaybay time to drop by the bazaars and fairs ng mga programa sa ABS-CBN, Studio 23 o ANC? that we listed in this issue. Also, check Patunayan na isa kang ganap na kapamilya sa pa- out some great gift ideas from the DDeeaarr RRoossiiee mamagitan ng pagkumpleto ng crossword puzzle na ito. “Likha at Pawis” catalog of the ABS- CBN Bayan Foundation. Thank you for supporting the Wellness Festival. You’ll Well, in a few days, 2005 will also be be glad to know that, yes, AFI is actually considering mak- over. We at Lopez Link thank you, dear ing the festival a yearly event. We’ll keep you posted! readers, for taking part in the ups and ooOoo downs of the Lopez Group in the past How will the fourth round of refunds affect Meralco’s 12 months. Maraming salamat din sa bottom line?—Amor mga nagpadala ng kanilang comments, Heto ang tugon ni Raffy Andrada, treasurer ng Meralco: questions at suggestions tungkol sa mga “The company has provided for the full P30-B refund, of nilalaman ng Lopez Link. We look for- which phase IV is a part, in 2003 when the Supreme Court ward to another year of fruitful collab- ruled with finality on the said case.” oration with you in 2006. Merry Christmas! ooOoo ooOoo Sino angboses ngKuya sa “Pinoy BigBrother”? Curious May I just make a correction on the designation of Gina langpo kami. Si Direk [Lauren Dyogi]ba?—Patty Lopez, as published in the November issue of Lopez Link. Gi- The voice of Big Brother belongs to a DJ who auditioned to na is the managing director of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. be the “voice” in the show. No, the voice is not director Lauren (AFI). The president is Cito Alejandro, who is also the pres- Dyogi’s, said ABS-CBN’s Leah Salterio. ident of ABS-CBN BroadcastingCorp. Another thing:Lopez ooOoo Group Foundation Inc. was not mentioned in the list of com- Do you know how “Pinoy BigBrother” is doingagainstthe ACROSS 3. Foundation behind the first panies that joined "Lakad Mo, Pangarap Ko 2.”—Dulce competition? Anyway, I believe some excitingnew talents 1. “-----Mo,Pangarap Family Wellness Festival ooOoo have been discovered through “PBB,” especially Sam and Ko,” Knowledge Chan- at the La Mesa Ecopark Would it be possible to know how much was raised from Say and also Jayson, Franzen, Cass and Uma. I’m looking nel Foundation Inc. 4. Lopez Group chair, for “Lakad Mo, Pangarap Ko 2” and which areas or regions will forward to seeingmore of them in ABS-CBN shows after fundraiser short get Knowledge Channel? I’m just curious because I took “PBB.” —LRP 4. - - - Rockwell, the 5. North America part in the walk. Thanks!—Lito Ayon pa rin kay Leah, “PBB” is a consistent top rater in its newest Rockwell Land 6. ABS-CBN division that development received its ISO 9001 Ayon kay Rina Lopez-Bautista, president ng Knowledge Chan- timeslot, the ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. “PBB” mania is felt as 7. Of or relating to agricul- certification nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI), “Lakad Mo, Pangarap Ko 2” raised people across all ages and classes talk about the show in the streets, ture 9. -----dominated com- P3.7 million from combined sponsorships and donations from the in the hallways, in office elevators; the program’s theme, “Pinoy 8. ---,half-Israeli house- panies: Meralco, Bayan- participating Lopez Group companies, other corporate and individ- Ako” by Orange and Lemons, is omnipresent in FM radio stations; mate in “Pinoy Big Tel at SkyCable ual participants. This will allow KCFI to provide Knowledge Star Records’ “Pinoy Ako” compilation album carrying the show’s Brother” 11. ABS-CBN------, Channel to 11 schools in La Union, Bulacan, Cavite, Marikina, theme turned gold after only two months in the market and is now 9. Yours, Tag. ABS-CBN’s offshore Caloocan and Malabon-Navotas. 10.Deutsche------Part- unit that operates TFC certified double platinum. ners, Anton Periquet, 12.“Search fora----ina ooOoo ooOoo who spoke before senior Million” Hi. I would just like to say that my kids and I enjoyed last If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- Lopez Group execs, is 13.Flagship of the Lopez month’s Wellness Festival in La Mesa Eco Park. We really actions about anythingand everythingabout the Lopez with this brokerage Group of companies liked the shows and demos, and got to rub elbows with Group, please send them to Dear Rosie through fax no. 633- house 15.Hindi, for short; Diana’s celebrities too! Are there plans to make this a yearly event? 3520 or to [email protected]. Maligayang 13.Brown---seminar se- nickname I’m sure it will be a hit every time! Thanks!—Janet Pasko sa inyonglahat at salamat! ries 17.A primary color 14.Television 18.------,ABS-CBN’s 15.A store selling action-fantaserye starring ready-to-eat food, for Jericho Rosales short 19.Organization giving out Dec. 3-4 Dec. 8-11 Dec. 18 16.ABS-CBN sitcom that Golden Dove awards St. James Christmas My Home and Me Fair Poveda Alumni stars The Hunks 22.Miss-----2005, Bazaar SM Megatrade Hall 3 Association Bazaar 18.Longing for something pageant candidates who The Biggest Bazaar in the SM Megamall, Mandaluyong Hotel Intercontinental 20.Roberta’s nickname joined “Lakad Mo, Pan- South Manila, Ayala Ave., Makati City 21.Material threaded on a garap Ko” Cuenca Covered Court Dec. 9-11 Contact: Rurik Lee, string for bracelets or 25.A cover Dec. 1-4 Ayala Alabang Village Christmas Fair, Garden 687-1982 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) necklaces 26.Star Cinema film star- Skechers Sale and Pet Show or 0917-6299200 23.National capital region ring Vilma Santos and So bazaar!SM Megatrade Hall 2 Dec. 4 SM Megatrade Hall 2 24.Friend; one of the part- Claudine Barretto SM Megamall, Mandaluyong Venture 7 Christmas SM Megamall, Mandaluyong Dec. 21-23 ners of “Nagmamahal, 29.Environment, Safety and Christmas@2005 Shop Bazaar 2005 Dec. 9-12 Kapamilya” Health Dec. 2-4 Hotel Intercontinental Expo 25.A boy 30.On the negative side Christmas Lifestyle Manila Padday Na Lima: Region World Trade Center, Roxas 27.Independent regulatory 32.A form of address for World Trade Center, Roxas Ayala Avenue, Makati City 2 Trade Fair Blvd., Manila body created by R.A. males FOR those who want to Blvd., Manila Contact: Maricris, 818-8468 SM Megatrade Hall 3 Contact: Cut Unlimited Inc., 9136 33.First---,RP’slargest start their Christmas shop- Philippine novelty products SM Megamall, Mandaluyong 687-0654 28.----Lopez, AFI presi- Filipino private power ping early, there’s no short- and destinations Dec. 6 Dec. 14-18 Dec. 21-30 dent producer age of bazaars and fairs all American Women's Club Dec. 3-4 Tawid Ken Partuat: Ilocos Manila International 29.And others 35.You and I over the metro. With the of the Philippines Wack Wack Yuletide Sur Provincial Fair Gifts Show 31.100-----,thelength 37.Vilma Santos, for short current economic crisis, it Monthly Bazaar of the housemates’ stay 38.South Africa makes sense to save where Blessings Bazaar SM Megatrade Hall 2 Megatrade Hall 2 and 3 Wack Wack Golf and World Trade Center, Roxas SM Megamall, Mandaluyong in the PBB house you can, so take your pick SM Megamall, Mandaluyong Country Club Blvd., Manila 34.“YesYes----,”ABS- Answers to Nov. puzzle from among these—or Contact: Mildred Caballero, CBN gag program Contact: Karen, 433-3533 Dec. 15-18 435 0265 you could visit them or 0920-9055530 Dec. 8-16 Converse Christmas Sale 36.Currier’s partner all—starting with the 39.Not old The 5th World Bazaar SM Megatrade Hall 3 Dec. 23-30 Jupiter Night Market at the Dec. 3-4 Festival 2005 SM Megamall, Mandaluyong 1st Asian Toys, Gifts and 40.----Lopez-Bautista, corner of Jupiter and Re- Maligayang Pasko '05! World Trade Center, Roxas Houseware Bazaar KCFI president and ex- poso streets in Makati. On- Dec. 15-16 ecutive director Valle Verde 5 Covered Blvd., Manila World Trade Center, Roxas going until January 31, Courts Mondays to Thursdays: 10 Tiangge sa Valle Verde: Blvd., Manila DOWN 2006, the market opens at With hourly raffle for a.m.-10 p.m. The Second Coming 1. ----Quigaman, beauty 6 p.m. and closes at 2 a.m. shoppers and Fridays to Sundays: 10 Valle Verde 1 Park queen on cover of Don’t forget to mark entertainment programs a.m.-12mn Clubhouse November Metro these dates on your Call 633-7798 or Contact: 534-3615 or Contact: Krisha, 0917 2. To become old calendar: 0922-4885330 0918-9424303 7647826 12 LOPEZLINK December 2005
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ABS-CBN Foundation Bayan Microfinance presents: ‘Likha at Pawis’ A showcase of Pinoy artistry SKIMMING through ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation’s dise include Nanay Arsenia’s crocheted pillowcases and “Likha at Pawis” product catalogue for affordable yet other linen; Nanay Julieta’s vases and coin banks; Nanay Food tray, P134 classy Christmas gift possibilities, one can’t help but mar- Naida’s aprons; Nanay Ria’s piña cloth products; and a lot vel at the breadth of Filipino creativity and ingenuity. more. There’s Jessie and his wooden boats in Iloilo, Nanay Tere- “Amid the economic hardship our country is experienc- sita and her hand-woven labtang baskets in La Union, and ing, our micro entrepreneurs believe that there is hope for Elvie’s wooden décor in Lucena City. their businesses to succeed. We in turn believe that they Jessie and company are just some of the more than are the hope of our country,” Lopez said. 30,000 poor Filipinos who set up or expanded their small For orders or inquiries, call Diane, Raul or Gilbert at business ventures through Bayan Foundation’s micro fi- 374-0278 or email [email protected]. nance programs. To date, Bayan Foundation is in 1,141 barangays in 141 municipalities all over the Philippines. Miniature “Micro finance is a tool. Bayan aims to use this tool ag- boat, P267 gressively to help families, build communities and foster a loving, economic environment in which children can grow, in which our country can find its destiny,” said Bayan Foundation president Gina Lopez. The products were selected from about a hundred prod- ucts of kapamilya all over the country and make excellent all-season gifts or corporate giveaways. Other merchan-
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