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MEET Vault. This sleek little gem stands out in a crowded market with its 6”x9” stats and softly rounded curves. As the youngest member of the ABS-CBN Publishing (API) family, Vault is one of the springboards that will propel the company into the global market. But that’s getting ahead of the story. In 1992, treasury trainee Ernie L. Lopez was plucked out of PCIBank by his father Eugenio “Geny” M. Lopez Jr. He was put in charge of Guide Publications, which printed and distributed the SKYCable TV guide. The start-up was so small that when the team bagged magazines for distribution, the younger Lopez, designated the assistant to the president, would be bagging magazines with them. This venture was preceded by a short-lived tabloid, Dyaryo Patrol, whose extremely lean team of less than a dozen people included Lopez Inc.’s Lito Banaag and veteran newspaperman Fort Yerro. Guide Publica- tions would later be renamed Benpres Publishing, after which it adopted the name ABS-CBN Publishing when Geny Lopez passed on in 1999. ABS-CBN Publishing acquired a three-year-old title from the LJC Group, Metro, to kick off the refreshed venture and the Lopez Group was back in the publishing game. The API portfolio is almost 100% composed of homegrown titles. This is because the DNA of the company, Lopez asserted, is more about creating its own products and showcasing Filipino creativity and artistry. API is now home to flagship magazineMetro and six other monthly titles, three quarterlies and a handful of biannual titles, annuals and specials. Now, Lopez and API are gearing up to do battle in a new arena, firing their first shot with the release of the Metro application software on iTunes a few months after Apple jump-started the tablet revolution. Turn to page 6

Lopez Holdings in final ‘Boto Mo, I-Patrol Power Plant Mall’s stretch of financial Mo’ wins Int’l. rainy day fixer-uppers …page 12 restructuring…page 2 Gold Quill!…page 4

 Lopezlink July 2011 BIZ NEWS NEWS Lopezlink July 2011  Dispatch from Japan 110th birth anniversary OML is Pinoy Icon Embassy hosts 113th The Values of Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. Independence Day celebration THE Lopez Group remembers Eugenio Visayas to Manila while Nanding re- “We sincerely believe that a greater has been formalized in the Lopez THE Philippine embassy in donors and volunteers played as their families in the Philip- “Eñing” H. Lopez Sr. on his 110th birth mained in Iloilo. With his purchase proportion of the earnings accrued from Credo. The credo is “a statement 011 awardee Tokyo celebrated the 113th an important role in enabling pines. anniversary on July 20, 2011. of Meralco, the young man from Jaro business should be returned to the people of purpose that puts all the Lopez buried in the Heroes Cemetery anniversary of the declaration the embassy to respond to the In the evening, an informal The Group’s founder, Don Eñing was became the country’s “leading capital- whether this be in the form of founda- Group businesses in the service of of Philippine independence inquiries and requests for as- reception was held for more a visionary of the first water: he and his ist” in 1961. Meralco’s plant expansion tions, grants, scholarships, hospitals or any the Filipino and articulates the seven and 49% answered otherwise. “No wonder we seem to be, as with simple ceremonies as a sistance from the large number than 100 members of the Fili- younger brother Fernando, or Nand- program and other requirements later other form of social welfare benefits,” Don Lopez Values to guide corporate decisions mark of respect to the victims of Filipinos in Japan as well pino community. ing, belonged to a clan of sugar planters birthed several subsidiaries, thus giving Eñing asserted in 1958. “We consider this and operations as well as employees”: a nation, repeating our mistakes of the past over and over again. of the March 11 Great East and hacenderos in Iloilo and Negros. The Don Eñing the financial leverage to di- a sound policy and a good investment a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit, Japan earthquake and tsu- brothers sought to make their own for- versify further into other businesses. which, in the long run, will pay off because business excellence, unity, nation- A good appreciation of history would prevent that,” OML said. nami. tunes and, armed with a small printing The only thing keeping pace with the it will mean more business and goodwill alism, social justice, integrity and A flag raising ceremony was press they inherited from their late fa- frenzied growth of the Lopez business for the company and would minimize, if employee welfare and wellness. Other Pinoy Icon 2011 awardees included Demy Sonza held in the morning at the em- ther Gov. Benito Lopez, started on their empire was the breadth of the resources not prevent, the social unrest and disorder A cascade project was bassy grounds led by Ambas- way in 1928. dedicated by Don Eñing to his philan- which are prevalent nowadays.” launched during the Group’s for the Francisco Baltazar Award for Literature; Publeo Zoluaga, sador Manuel M. Lopez and By the 1930s, the brothers had diver- thropies. Aside from his legendary gen- Some five decades later, under the lead- 82nd anniversary in June 2010 Madame Maria Teresa L. Lo- sified into publishing and air and land erosity to people in his employ, the busi- ership of the second-generation Lopezes with the aim of imbuing and Juan Luna Award for Visual Arts; Erna Foerster, Teresa Mag- pez. transport. After the war, Don Eñing ness magnate early on formulated his led by Lopez Group chairman emeritus inspiring the employees with the This was later followed by a moved his base of operations from the creed on corporate social responsibility. Oscar M. Lopez, the founder’s philosophy ideals of Don Eñing. banua Award for Women; Maria LGFI chairman and Pinoy Icon 2011 awardee OML (center) with Rosa Cacho, Melchora Aquino luncheon hosted by Amb. Lo- Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog of Iloilo City and a Jaycee International Award for Civic Work; Sen. pez to show appreciation to officer Franklin Drilon for the Emilio the donors and volunteers who At the LHC annual meeting LOPEZ Group Foundation Lopez Jaena Award. Aguinaldo Award for Govern- collaborated with the embassy Moving forward Inc. chairman Oscar M. Lopez In his message on behalf of ment Service; Prof. Dominique in providing relief and assis- Amb. and Mme. Manuel M. Lopez receive guests at a luncheon to thank Lopez Holdings working (OML) was one of nine Pinoy all the awardees, OML cited Maquiran, Apolinario Mabini tance to disaster victims. In his donors and volunteers who collaborated with the Philippine embassy in AS its financial restructuring speech, Amb. Lopez said the providing assistance to victims of the Great East Japan earthquake effort winds down to manage- Icon 2011 awardees sponsored the “absolute lack of any sense Award for Education; Dr. Jo- to resolve debt issue able debt levels, Lopez Hold- by JCI Regatta, SM City Iloilo of history” of many Filipinos, sette Biyo for the Panday Pira ings Corporation is now in a and ABS-CBN Iloilo. OML stating that a survey of the Award for Technology; and LOPEZ Holdings Corporation munications through ABS-CBN position to consider new in- was specifically cited for his Social Weather Stations found Dr. Malbar Ferrer for the Dr. Bayan Business showcases continues to work on resolving is- Corporation and in sustainable en- vestments. contributions to media where- out 50% think deposed Presi- Jose Rizal Award for Medicine. sues related to its remaining P1.8 ergy development, infrastructure, Such undertakings, in he was given the Graciano dent Marcos was worthy to be (Dulce Festin-Baybay) billion in unrestructured debt. property development and green whether in the form of expan- managed service offerings At the company’s annual meet- manufacturing through First Philip- sion, diversification or entirely BAYAN Business, the cor- Managed service is the ing, Lopez Holdings president Sal- pine Holdings Corporation (FPH). monitoring system, profes- new projects, will be pursued porate and business unit of practice of transferring day- sional services, remote tech- Mindanao Geothermal Production Field vador G. Tirona told shareholders ABS-CBN is the country’s largest On its golden jubilee Eugenio Lopez III at the level of the operating Bayan Telecommunications to-day related management the company is in the final stretch multimedia content provider and nical support service, cloud companies, Lopez Holdings chairman and CEO Am- Inc., highlighted its managed responsibility to managed of the financial restructuring pro- drives synergies with affiliate SKY- computing, hosted contact bassador Manuel M. Lopez said at the company’s an- service offerings as part of its service providers as a strate- cess it has pursued for the last nine Cable Corporation and sister com- FPH formally unveils new logo center, IP PBX, disaster EDC closes nual stockholders’ meeting on June 29. Bayan Business Managed Ser- gic method for effective and years. pany Bayan Telecommunications recovery site, managed se- The chairman’s remarks were delivered on his behalf by YEARS of “crucial shaping, that we’re still stand- vice Awareness Day campaign efficient operations. Global Lopez Holdings began restruc- Inc. curity, virtual private server, vice chairman Eugenio Lopez III as the former is current- pruning and forging of its cur- ing today. Or maybe at the Decagon Silver City in consulting giant Forrester in turing $560 million in debt in FPH, a minority shareholder in command center, VOIP/SIP $175M loan deal ly in Tokyo, his base as Philippine ambassador to Japan. rent platform of businesses” it’s precisely because of Pasig. a 2010 commissioned market gateway, managed Wi-Fi and 2002, after investees in telecom Meralco, is the parent company of According to Amb. Lopez, Lopez Holdings will pro- masterminded by its former that, that our company Some 150 decision makers study said that global man- ENERGY Development Cor- two years to six years and sub- and water distribution were seri- leading clean and renewable energy managed WAN. vide value-adding services to support its subsidiaries’ and chairman, current Lopez is tougher and stronger of Bayan Business client com- aged services growth will out- poration (EDC) closed a six-year stantially lowers interest costs. ously crippled by the Asian finan- advocate First Gen Corporation, Anthony Jay Rosal, head affiliates’ leading position. He cited ABS-CBN’s vision Group chairman emeritus today than we have panies attended the event that pace technology growth and $175-million transferable syn- The total firm underwritten cial contagion in 1997. The sale which in turn controls geothermal of Bayan Business Managed and strategy for expanding its business overseas, while Oscar M. Lopez (OML), has been in a long, long featured a Bayan Business Vir- estimated that the global op- dicated term loan facility with commitment received from the of stakes in toll roads, property energy pioneer Energy Develop- Services, said: “We’re making First Philippines Holdings Corporation blazes a trail in given birth to a new First Phil- time,” FPH chairman Fed- dynamism. The yellow quarter tual Olympics, where partici- portunity in managed services seven foreign banking groups. seven banks was in excess of development and a tertiary hos- ment Corporation. First Philec infrastructure and technol- the field of clean and green power generation and in man- ippine Holdings Corporation erico R. Lopez (FRL) said as crescent evokes FPH’s vision pating guests showed off their market will reach $217 billion Mandated lead arrangers and $600M, three times more than pital helped the company recover Corporation, a private entity, leads ogy easy and available for cus- ufacturing and other portfolio investments. (FPH). he recalled how the Filipinos’ of a bright future for the Fili- skills in playing arcade games by 2014. bookrunners of the transaction the target amount. its bearings in the last five years. and manages FPH’s manufactur- tomers. We are here as their Lopez Holdings will continue to build on its Exactly half a century af- world changed in 1972 with pino. organized tournament-style. Bayan Business’ managed are Australia and New Zealand EDC has a number of green- The company also began buying ing portfolio. partners and we invite them strengths in its core media and power businesses. ter it was created to carry out the imposition of martial law. The emblem will “hopefully Chito Franco, head of Bayan service offerings include Banking Group Limited (ANZ), field and expansion projects in back some debt, using dividends Tirona said the company looks to share in this excitement as “And true to its mission to improve the lives of our the purchase of Meralco from The struggle to rebuild convey FPH’s journey and vi- Business, welcomed the attendees managed customer premise Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, the pipeline. Apart from the fo- provided by successful investments forward to a successful closure of we push forward in providing fellow Filipinos, it will drive the Lopez Group’s addi- General Public Utilities, FPH from the ruins and the pains- sion for the next 50 years,” and cited the company’s offerings equipment, equipment and Ltd., Chinatrust Commercial cus on its domestic growth, it is in media/broadcasting and power its debt restructuring exercise “in more customer-oriented ser- tional economic and social investments toward projects is carving out a new niche, this taking search for new core FRL said. of expert-driven IT services. office co-location, network Bank, ING Bank N.V. Ma- currently eyeing Asia and Latin generation. As of March 31, 2011, the shortest time possible” so that vices.” (Red Samar) that provide superior value to stakeholders, bring out the time through its pioneering businesses highlighted a key nila Branch, Maybank Group, America as potential regions for unrestructured debt was at $41M. Lopez Holdings can begin pro- best in every Filipino, and move forward the country’s pursuits in clean and indig- Lopez value—a pioneering Mizuho Corporate Banking, overseas expansion. The major investments of Lopez viding returns to shareholders on PROMOS & OFFERS development,” Amb. Lopez said. enous energy sources. entrepreneurial spirit. Ltd. and Standard Chartered To fund its growth projects, Holdings are in media and com- a sustainable basis. (CPS) Bank. ANZ acted as sole coordi- capital expenditures, debt servic- Eugenio H. Lopez Sr.’s Meanwhile, symbolizing Your life at 5Mbps pamamagitan ng bagong Bayan- nator and documentation bank. ing requirements and other gen- purchase of Meralco marked FPH’s new direction is a fresh could be worth DSL 3Mbps sa halagang P899 “The continued support of eral corporate purposes, EDC is- beginning of a Filipino legacy corporate logo that OML and per month. Taglay ng bagong the existing lender group attests sued a 3.5 times-oversubscribed ABS-CBN cuts costs, says to meet profit target in the utility, OML said at FRL formally unveiled before P50,000! broadband product ng Bayan ang to their confidence in EDC’s 10-year $300M Reg S Bonds in ABS-CBN Corporation said it is studio, when the soundstages providers that want to shoot in a “We’re confident to hit full- FPH’s anniversary celebration FPH officers and employees Win P50,000 in SKYBroadband’s Life pinakamabilis na Internet connec- capacity to sustain its momen- January 2011. In May, the com- is investing in a state-of-the-art are done... it will be 80% studio sound stage so we want to build year P3.2 billion income. …We in Mandaluyong on June 30, during the celebration. at 5Mbps promo! Come up with a 15- tion speed na 3Mbps, triple sa bilis tum toward becoming the glob- pany signed a 15-year $75M soundstage in an effort to cut and 20% remote,” EL3 said. state-of-the-art soundstages so continue to manage our costs 2011. Despite the ravages of The logo includes a sphere second video with “speed” as the main ng ibang Internet service providers al leader in geothermal energy,” facility with the International production costs. ABS-CBN produces most that we can attract other foreign aggressively,” added ABS-CBN martial law, the company sur- that symbolizes the company’s concept. Entries must include the SKY- ngayon. With up to 15GB of data said Richard B. Tantoco, EDC Finance Corporation. The company has purchased of its soap operas and other content providers to do their chief finance officer Ron -Val vived because of its values and unified and strategic business Broadband end frame available at www. usage allowance, ang BayanDSL president and COO. “This is the third successful a 15-hectare property in Nova- television shows, which it also productions here,” EL3 added. dueza. (Source: www.abs-cbn- the teamwork of its officers and platforms. Blue reflects FPH’s skybroadband.com.ph. Register at www. Ayon kay Lola Techie: 3Mbps @ 899/month ay sapat na para The proceeds of the loan fundraising exercise executed by liches to house the sound stage, exports to other countries. The This year, ABS-CBN eyes to news.com) employees, he noted. stability and illustrious history cge.tv and upload your video under the Sulit ang BayanDSL magawa ang napakaraming bagay. Su- “When I think back about in pioneering historic ventures. “Lifeat5Mbps” category. Entries may be bukan ang bilis at ginhawang dulot ng will be used solely to refinance EDC in the past six months. This ABS-CBN chairman and chief company spends about P100 match its record profit of P3.2 bil- SAVE THE DATE EDC’s existing three-year is a clear testament to the positive executive officer Eugenio Lopez million annually on location lion in 2010 even in the absence of what Meralco Securities Corp. The green road represents uploaded until 11:59 p.m. on August 7, 3Mbps sa P899! bagong BayanDSL 3Mbps. Tumawag (later renamed FPH) has been its investments in clean and 2011. For more info, visit www.mysky. Hatid ni Lola Techie ang masayang na sa 449-2000 or visit www.bayan. $175M transferable syndicated sentiment and outlook by diverse III (EL3) said at the company’s rentals alone. Sudden changes election-related advertisements. July 1: Energy Devel- through all these five decades renewable businesses while com.ph. (Susan Ortiz) balita! I-enjoy ang buhay Internet sa com.ph. (Red Samar) term facility maturing on June groups of investors and lenders to annual stockholders’ meeting. in weather and bad traffic in “Our ratings have improved opment Corp. annual I can’t help but be amazed signifying vibrancy and fresh 17, 2013. The new loan effec- the company,” said Nestor Vasay, “This will radically change our the capital also add to costs. significantly, so we expect that meeting, Bldg. 5, Merritt tively lengthens the remaining EDC senior vice president and production costs. Today, 80% of “We believe there is a poten- to drive revenues moving for- Road, Taguig, 2 pm life of the existing facility from CFO. (Toni Nieva) our production is remote and 20% tial for sales to foreign content ward,” said EL3. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph

 Lopezlink July 2011 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink July 2011  HR COUNCIL couch potato ABS-CBN wins int’l Gold Quill for BMPM FOR being the first to break the It was through BMPM that the public know about the realities become the start of the change Update: biggest election-related story world learned about the single dead- in his community and pressing they want for the country. on the Maguindanao massacre, liest act against journalists when the government to do something ABS-CBN was the only Philip- treats helping drive young voters to a Boto Patroller first sent a photo about it. pine broadcast network to win an register and vote, and creating from the crime scene to ABS-CBN. Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo: Ako Ang international Gold Quill Award Cascading the Two grooms and a bride an army of change to make the ABS-CBN News Channel was the Simula was launched a year be- from the International Association 2010 elections work, ABS-CBN first to break the news. fore the 2010 national elections of Business Communicators for its in ‘Marry Me, Mary’ Corporation bagged an interna- The Boto Patroller’s bravery in by ABS-CBN, which pioneered election advocacy and coverage via tional Gold Quill Award in rec- exposing the gruesome crime that citizen journalism in the country. the BMPM campaign, which also Lopez Credo ognition of its election advocacy left 58 dead showed what BMPM It not only empowered Filipinos won awards from the 2010 Philip- campaign Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo is all about—the ordinary Filipino to use technology to patrol their pine Quill Awards and the Anvil IN June 2010, Lopez Group chair- were distributed to employees in (BMPM). making a difference by letting the votes but also challenged them to Awards. (Kane Choa) man emeritus Oscar M. Lopez mid-2010. Bayan gears up for H 011 (OML) formally introduced the OML, as chief mentor, has gone Formal- Lopez Credo during the Group’s online sharing the Lopez Values ABS-CBN voted ‘most trusted’ network ly addressing the Bayan population at the company’s general assembly on June 17, new chief operating officer 82nd anniversary celebration. In and culture through storytelling. For the second the ensuing 13 months, a coor- Starting in early 2011, he has inter- ‘Larunungan’ toy Raffy Aguado reiterates his confidence in Bayan and OML’s recent blogpost emphasizing the importance of health consecutive that the goals he outlined were achievable, saying dinated effort was undertaken to faced with employees by email and year, ABS- “Mahirap pero kakayanin natin basta sama-sama at disseminate the Credo and Values blogs, initiating a sharing of stories introduced to find out who among handy format later this year so em- Mary’s dad found a way out of their financial con- CBN Corp. magtutulungan tayo...Because I strongly believe that among more than 13,000 Lopez about his life and advocacies. the employees live the values. ployees may refer to their examples drive kicks off was voted at Bayan, ‘It’s Yes, We Can, and We Will!’” Bayan em- straints by betrothing her to Justin, the son of his Group employees across the coun- Contests such as “Are you a Stories of Lopez family and to help achieve work-life balance. wealthy friend. Mary begged Michael, a rocker, ABS-CBN Integrated Public Service number play cubes, table blocks, floor by consumers ployees from all over the country came together to hear try. Lopez Values star?” in January corporate members on how they For now, Lopez Group PR is to pretend to be her husband. This prompted Jus- (IPS) launched the Larunungan: Kalinga blocks, domino-type toys, matching-card in the TV the latest updates about the company and rally as one in With the HR Council taking and, recently, “What do you do live the values are currently being leading the communications tech- tin to offer Mary a deal—she has to live with him Kapamilya toy drive, which aims to collect games, game boards, learning charts, ac- Network cat- attaining its goals by the end of the year. the lead, plastic Lopez Credo cards for your community?” were also collected and will be produced in a nology aspect of the cascade. and Michael and then decide who to marry in 100 toys for about 1.9 million kindergarten tivity books, dolls, Lego blocks, dress-up egory in the Philippines to days. Who will Mary pick? “Marry Me, Mary” stars students who recently enrolled in 38,000 frames, carpenter tools, garden play tools, win the Gold PR CHALLENGE Moon Geun Young and Jang Geun Suk. Don’t miss schools and daycare centers nationwide. play dough materials, number play cubes, Celebrity toy drive ambassadors Xian peg board with 100 pegs, inch cubes and Award in the “Marry Me, Mary,” Mondays to Fridays after “Fri- Reader’s Di- When dealing with media jolito” on ABS-CBN. (Kane Choa) Lim, Enrique Gil, Martin del Rosario assessment boxes. and Zaijian Jaranilla urged everyone to The toy drive is in line with ABS-CBN gest Trusted ‘Kris TV’ adds spice to participate in the program. The late ac- IPS’ multimedia support for the Depart- Brand 2011 survey. The complete results of the survey, which is morning viewing! tor AJ Perez was also one of the ambas- ment of Education’s implementation of “100% voted by consumers,” are available on www.rdasia.com/ trusted-brands. With this award, ABS-CBN further solidifies its Nine PR dos and don’ts sadors. universal kindergarten in public schools. ABS-CBN brings back Queen of all Media Kris stature as the choice of Filipino consumers when it comes to credible Among the toys which can be donated Donate toys now at drop-off points WHAT do the media like and bother him or her 5. Deadline-beat- spot this type of PRs who would Aquino doing what she does best—hosting a talk news reportage and quality television programming. Photo shows are puzzles, multicolored spindles, fit-in located in ABS-CBN ELJCC Tower dislike about PR professionals? about it by directly ers. If you submit profusely tell you she or he reads show! Watch Kris bring out the bida in everyone, (l-r) ABS-CBN Corporate Communications head Bong Osorio, At the general membership calling or texting PRs early, you you or follows you. But even if I celebrities and noncelebrities, on “Kris TV.” “Kris geometric shapes, wooden beads, graded Entrance and ABS-CBN Regional Channel 2 head Cory Vidanes and Corporate Marketing head meeting of the Public Relations or sending email get to have a nice write in my column with a date- TV” showcases Pinoy trends, practical home so- cylinders or any shapes with graduated Network Group stations nationwide. Cookie Bartolome with the award. (K. Choa) lutions, celebrity conversations, music, family and sizes, number, shapes and color sorter, (Katherine Solis) Society of the Philippines on just to make sure treatment in terms line abroad, they will call or text relationship stories done the Kris Aquino way. As June 17, 2011, The Philippine he or she got it. of upper or front you. So who’s following who? each episode focuses on one topic, viewers can Star associate editor and colum- But the worst kind page in newspaper Speaking for myself as a former expect a different experience every day! Join Kris DZMM unveils ‘SilveRadyo’ music vid Angeline nist Marichu Villanueva shared of follow-up that or prime time in reporter and now editor, I know these tips in dealing with media I unfortunately broadcast. As PR, there are limits that I could ask ABS-CBN Manila Radio Division head Peter Musngi (2nd from Aquino on “Kris TV” at 9:30 a.m., Monday to Fri- A NEW milestone marks the 25th of how DZMM’s commitment to proves and as she said “especially with always encounter you must be al- help or special assistance from left) with DZMM’s May Valle-Ceniza, Marah Faner-Capuyan day, right before “Showtime.” (Aaron Domingo) anniversary of DZMM this year with give only the best to the Filipino editors who would either make is checking receipt ways cognizant of PRs. and Angelo Almonte ‘100 Days,’ stars the launch of the DZMM SilveRadyo people continues to grow through star power your job easier or hell depend- of press release that Marichu Villanueva deadlines also. PRs must be upfront on what station ID, a grand music video high- the years. ing on how you deal with them was sent to you the 6. Power-trippers, earn critics’ nods, CATCH Angeline Quinto they can promise and give. Don’t lighting the story and achievements ABS-CBN Manila Radio Di- professionally.” previous days past. Imagine be- name droppers. There are cer- Musngi honored with top TV ratings in her first major concert be OPMs—“Oh promise me.” of the number one AM radio station vision head Peter Musngi said he 1. Get the editor’s name right. ing asked on the phone if you got tain PR people who…go straight entitled Angeline Quinto: If you promise to give feedback “100 Days to Heaven” is now the in Mega Manila and the country’s hopes people will be inspired by The first thing you should do to their PR sent last week, but they to the editor in chief or even all Patuloy Ang Pangarap at or to call back, make sure you do CEO Excel award most-watched TV program across leading cable news channel. DZMM’s story and commitment. endear yourselves to editors is to are checking today. the way to the media owners SM Sky Dome on July 15. it whether it’s good or bad news. ABS-CBN Manila Radio Division head Peter Musngi was the country. Kantar Media reported Shot at the Cultural Center of “Ours is a story of service, of get their names right, including 3. A proactive PR has edge just to flaunt their power…. It The concert is musically di- It is better appreciated if you the lone media executive who won in the 2011 Communica- that the teleserye starring Xyriel the Philippines, the video features striving to be number one only be- the correct position or post he or over a reactive PR. A good certainly does not sit well with rected by Marvin Querido are candid enough to admit you tion Excellence in Organizations (CEO Excel) Awards held Manabat, Coney Reyes and Jodi Erik Santos and “Star Power” winner cause we want to give the best to she holds in office. A personal PR is one who is proactive, or editors when PRs to go over with the overall direction cannot deliver something even on June 7. Sta. Maria obtained a national Angeline Quinto performing the the Filipino people. Whether it’s experience of mine is to receive someone who is making himself their heads to get their releases of Johnny Manahan. Hear as you promise to do your best. Musngi was hailed for his strategic leadership and effective TV rating of 32.6%, the high- DZMM SilveRadyo jingle. Joining bringing them outstanding and ex- PR or letters of invites under or herself a friend of the editor published or aired pronto. Erik Santos and Angeline Quinto are Angeline’s distinct voice as It is like saying “no can do” and use of communication in steering DZMM’s key projects, from est among regular programs in them are the UP Concert Chorus tensive news coverage of the nation’s a completely different name, in good times, not just during 7. Arm-twisters. Another bad featured in DZMM’s 25th anniver- she proves her star power. yet you leave the person smiling vigilant election coverage to an innovative mobile shower van May. The series has also received positive reviews and the Philippine Philharmonic biggest issues or ensuring the well- “Manay Ichu Maceda”! Imagine bad times when they need to character among PRs is their sary station jingle and music video Join her as she embarks on with the way you said it. Don’t to help Ondoy victims. from critics, who not only talked about the impres- Orchestra under the musical direc- being of Filipinos here and abroad, that! It’s no joke. But it happened get their stories to come out. It arm-twisting tactics to get their her first solo major concert! make the mistake of favoring The head of DZMM Radyo Patrol 630, DZMM Tel- sive plot of “100 Days to Heaven,” but also praised tion of maestro Olivier Ochanine. Lasaten with lyrics by Miam Anat- DZMM has done it and exceeded to me twice. Also, there are so is much appreciated that certain releases out. They are of the For tickets call 470-2222. one media over the other and be eRadyo and Tambayan 101.9 joined 10 other celebrated Xyriel’s and Jodi’s portrayals. “100 Days to Heaven” The jingle, composed by award- en of ABS-CBN Creative Com- expectations in the past 25 years,” many instances while my name PR people are very thoughtful same league with power-trip- caught about it. There are many airs weeknights after “TV Patrol.” (A. Domingo) winning TV and film scorer Jesse munications Management, speaks he said. (K. Choa) (Aaron Domingo) business leaders who were honored by the International was correct, these PR people do about birthdays or sending gifts pers, but of the worse kind. They ways of skinning the cat, so to Association of Business Communicators Philippines for ‘PGT 3’ kicks off; not bother to check the staff box or greetings on special occasions would impress upon editors that speak. But cheating should not championing “the use of excellent communication as busi- Marcelito wins ‘PGT 2’ to see that I am just one of the like Christmas, Valentine’s Day, their client has paid ads and that be one of them. Make sure what ness strategy.” Finals on July 27 many associate editors. Instead, anniversaries or even if there’s this should earn them the right you tell are the facts or the real Marcelito Pomoy’s rendition of “The Prayer” in the The veteran broadcaster, who is also the “golden voice” these PR people promote me to no special occasion. to demand front-page treatment score but which you cannot go grand finals not only earned him a standing ovation Voting for MYX VJ search starts! behind the announcements over ABS-CBN’s multimedia editor in chief. Well, if they are 4. Forum shoppers, beware! or choice spots in newspapers or public about certain matters. It’s at the Araneta Coliseum, but also the honor of being platforms, said his secret in leadership is “creating and VOTING for this year’s MYX VJ Search to the top and be hailed as the next trying to make sipsip to me, it One of the most irritating airtime. Or they would threaten difficult once you lose the trust the winner of Season 2 of “Pilipinas Got Talent.” He communicating your vision in a crystal clear fashion.” is now officially on! Twelve finalists from MYX ambassador? defeats their purpose. practices by some sigurista to pull out their ad placements if of editors or media in general. bested 13 other grand finalists by getting the highest Musngi was cited for DZMM’s outstanding 2010 elec- all over the country battle it out to get Catch the finals of the MYX VJ 2. Get good staff workers to fol- among PR people is giving they do not get what they want. 9. Invest in good writers, number of text and online votes tion coverage “Ang Bayan Naman!” which focused on raising the people’s votes and the MYX Team’s Search 2011 on July 27 at The Block, low up PR. One of my pet peeves each editor and section edi- There are more subtle but effec- photos. Badly written PRs go (19.56%). Tap-dancing brothers the people’s issues and encouraging citizen journalism. He approval to become MYX’s next VJ. SM City North Edsa. Tune in to MYX is to be bothered about follow-up tor the same material. These tive ways of getting stories out into the trash. Don’t add to Happy Feet came in second and used communication effectively in leading projects such as Who among beauty queen Angelia, (SKYCable Channel 23) for the hot- of press releases sent to the office. forum shoppers get editors in without resorting to such gutter the burden of editors to correct break dancers Freestylers placed “Kapamilya, Shower Na,” the annual fun run Takbo Para sa aspiring actress Camille, sexy charmer test news on the MYX VJ Search. Join There are editorial assistants to trouble when the same materi- techniques. your PRs. For photos, please third. Catch the contestants’ re- Kalikasan and DZMM World Caravan. Cara, humorous Chewy, Fil-Am stun- the one-million-and-growing fans of whom they can check if PR is als come out on the same day 8. “Bolero,” liars and cheaters. spare us from “left-to-right” union on July 2 and July 3, 8:45 p.m. Recognitions from award-giving bodies such as the KBP ner Drew, theater geek Earl, funny guy MYX Philippines on Facebook (www. received or not. You don’t have to on different pages or sections. Editors are just like any other photos that we call “firing “Pilipinas Got Talent” also pre- and Rotary Club of Manila, and the high TV and radio rat- JJ, quirky Joyce, R ‘n’ B sweetheart K-La, facebook.com/MYX.Philippines)— bother the editor just to check if It has happened to us and human beings. They know if squad” poses. Action shots and mieres its third season on July ings of DZMM also add to Musngi’s accomplishments as club DJ Marga, boy-next-door Martin one of the biggest in the Philippines! he or she got it. Not unless you because of that, we have red- their legs are just being pulled by poses that attract readers’ at- 9. Watch for it! (K. Choa) leader. (Kane Choa) and swimming hottie Mike will make it (K. Solis) are close to the editor, you can flagged these PRs. sweet-talking PRs. It’s so easy to tention are most appreciated.

 Lopezlink July 2011 Lopezlink July 2011 

From left: Fernando Zobel de Ayala, ABS-CBN Publishing head ExECUTIVE FEATURE Ernie Lopez and ‘Vault’ editor in chief David Celdran at the launch Proudly Pinoy of ‘Vault’; business manager Avigail Manaluz, Working Mom editor in chief Dedet Panabi and Content unit head Ianne Evangelista col- RAMOS RYAN BY PHOTOS Ernie Lopez champions laborate on the latest issue; Willie Dizon, art director, and Nona Roque, editorial assistant, put the finishing touches on The Buzz Filipino values in Magazine; Chito del Pilar of API’s Prepress Department prepares ABS-CBN Publishing’s content the proofs for Chalk; Screenshot By Carla Paras-Sison of CookEatNow, the magazine group’s website for foodies IN the rough-and-tumble world of publishing, it’s not easy being Ernie Lopez. ABS-CBN here, a pull there, rotating the screen and another 20,000 downloads of in- features global luxury brands, unique Digital reproductions of Vault touch points from television to print ABS-CBN PUBLISHING’S... Publishing Inc.’s (API’s) managing director, or rubbing an image reveal wonders dividual issues. experiences and fine products. News are available on the mobile reading to on-ground events.” from page 1 however, manages to get through each day by that will leave even non-techies ooh- Meanwhile, the May 2010 launch anchor David Celdran serves as editor app Zinio (http://sg.zinio.com/) for “The company that we’re in— seeking divine guidance for the API team and “We’re the first group to produce Magic catalog. Downloads of cur- ing and aahing. On Lopez’s iPad, for of API’s newest baby, Vault, at the in chief. SG$3.69 (about P130). Cable Channels and Print Media himself. This, he believes, is what helps him an app on the iTunes store, so we’re rent issues will set subscribers back example, the 22nd anniversary issue Members Only club in Bonifacio “Even though we have a digital According to Lopez, Vault is one of Group (CCPMG)—we have, beyond triumphantly direct API through the turbulent the first ones available on the iPad,” by $1.99 each (about P87) and $0.99 of Metro came to life—the reinter- Global City was distinguished for be- edition, people like this,” Lopez said of the magazines that API will use to go print, we have synergies with cable, times that define the current print industry. Lopez said. (about P43) for each older issue not pretation of seven iconic covers were ing the first time in Philippine history the print version. “It looks more like a regional. The company’s foray into the we have synergies with our events, The situation was at its rockiest a few years By downloading the free Metro included in the freebies bundle. revealed simply by “erasing” the image that a print product was unveiled at the book than a magazine. It has rounded digital arena is a major step toward this we’ve so many different kinds of ago, before the publishing arm was operation- app, subscribers may then download API has injected the digital Metro on top with the fingertips. same time as its digital counterpart. edges so it doesn’t tatter easily, and then goal. The idea is that once the maga- synergies going on throughout the ally made part of the network’s Cable Channels seven back issues of the magazine for with enough bells and whistles to rival So far, there have been about Vault is positioned as the sophis- there’s the size. The first thing that zine is downloaded on Zinio, “it can go company. The fact that magazines are and Print Media Group (CCPMG). But when free, plus portions of the latest Star Harry Potter’s Daily Prophet. A tap 16,000 downloads of the Metro app ticated man’s lifestyle magazine that strikes people is the size—it’s original.” anywhere.” no longer just a static medium is an ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III de- “I’m very excited to come out with advantage because since we’re part of clined an external offer to buy the publishing several more new products that are in- ABS-CBN, the expertise for doing is MEET THE EDITORIAL TEAM group, Lopez found his second wind. “Gabby novative, that are creative, that show- already regimen in the organization felt publishing was strategic,” recalls Lopez, Metro FOOD went into newspaper writing after college. She finds it a source of case really how creative the Filipino and there’s institutional learning al- younger brother to the ABS-CBN chairman. Michealle Torres, executive editor Nana Ozaeta, editor in chief amazement that the charmed life of Kris Aquino offers as many is. Because when you look at Vault, ready for that. “It had a purpose to serve within the ABS-CBN Michealle has worked with most of the Before joining API, Nana varied facets as the worlds of lifestyle and entertainment she has it broke all the rules,” the API head “It’s really being part of a family, family. We had to look at the big picture.” country’s industry movers and shakers. was the editor in chief of covered in the past two decades. said. kapamilya mo. In the end, it’s your fam- The business began to look sustainable as financial able to reach even more Filipinos and raise the standards Prior to joining Metro, she was part of the F&B World Magazine. Lopez is also bullish about API’s ily members that you rely on, right?” controls were corrected, and staff members were reas- of reading for entertainment, education, information.” editorial teams of ELLE Singapore and She previously worked in The Buzz Magazine future prospects, not the least because Lopez added. signed to the right jobs. “CCPMG was synergized with His staunch belief in producing Filipino-made con- PRESTIGE Asia. She brings with her a marketing communica- Julie Bonifacio, editor in chief for the first time in a long time, the CCPMG, which also includes other ABS-CBN divisions,” he explains. “The interac- tent is something that is still clearly seen in the company’s regional and global perspective when it tions and taught literature Julie is a veteran entertain- 19-year-old organization is, as he put Creative Programs Inc. (CPI), is tion with other ABS-CBN subsidiaries expands our titles. “We have only a couple of franchised titles from comes to fashion and lifestyle, and combines it with her love for at UP. Nana holds a bach- ment writer with over it, fully loaded in terms of the right the fusion of ABS-CBN’s cable and reach and enhances what we offer to our readers.” abroad,” he says proudly. “What I want is for foreigners to local artistry and creativity. elor of arts in comparative 20 years of experience personnel. print businesses. CPI offers pro- Lopez’s ability to look into small but significant de- purchase our publications. I believe in what the Filipino literature from Brown University. She under her belt. She was a Then there is the team’s bent for gramming that addresses the upscale tails, a crucial trait in publishing, is gleaned from years of can do. I know we can still come out with unique prod- Metro Home & also earned an MA in communication from the Annenberg contributor to The Buzz “spontaneous combustion”—an align- market’s need for personalized view- working his way to the top. He started out as an assistant ucts that make us different from our competitors.” Entertaining School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. magazine for several years ment of people and vision that spawns ing through channels like Velvet, to the president with a staff of five, where he bagged A father of three, Lopez shares that he wants the ABS- Carlo Tadiar, editor in chief before she became editor a trademark API product. An example Lifestyle Network, Myx, Cinema magazines for delivery to dealers. He saw the company CBN publications to represent local values and principles. Carlo is concurrently Working Mom in chief in 2010. Under of this was seen when the country was One and Balls. grow through birthing pains as a single-title company “Filipinos have our own culture and values, and I want content unit head of Dedet Reyes-Panabi, editor her leadership, The Buzz is in mourning over former President “The challenge now is to come up (with Skyguide), which came after a brief venture into that reflected in our magazines. We are intelligent enough male and youth titles in chief experiencing steady circulation growth. Cory Aquino’s passing in August 2009. with content. It’s always the battle tabloid publication with Dyaryo Patrol. But it was with to do this,” Lopez says. For instance, in Maven, a glossy at API. He began his Dedet joined Working API came out with a magazine and a cry. You have to do things differently the purchase of Metro from the LJC Group that started for twentysomething working women, editorial takes career in print at The Mom in 2001 as a staff Chalk and coffee table book “very, very quickly. and that’s what I’m excited about; I’m API’s growth to a multiple-title enterprise as the market pains to understand the unique psyche of the Filipina as Manila Chronicle. He writer and worked her Maven Walang tulugan yun. Nakita ko yung excited to see what the people in this for glossy magazines grew in the country. far as her relationships and sexual life are concerned. It’s studied humanities way up, then took a Nana Caragay, talagang out of love for Pres. Cory company are going to do next, what Although he started with publishing only because his more culturally attuned to our value system,” he says. and fine arts at the short detour to become editor in chief they came out with a product,” Lopez kinds of projects they’re going to dad, the late Eugenio Lopez, Jr., assigned him to the com- He encourages LopezLink readers to continue pa- University of the Philippines (UP) supplements editor before Nana is a graduate recalled. come up with next. I feel that we’re pany, Lopez has grown to love and breathe the business. tronizing ABS-CBN Publishing titles. “I’d love to hear and finished a master’s degree in cultural anthropology at the returning to the magazine of broadcast com- As API pursues its digital dream, perfectly poised to take advantage of “I feel our publications, as part of ABS-CBN, can take feedback. Tell us what you like and what you don’t like New School for Social Research. as editor in chief. Today, munications at UP they leverage on their synergies with all the opportunities in front of us, full advantage of the digital age,” he says. “TV and magazines about our products. Follow us on Facebook at www. she road tests the parenting tips on her kids, and tries to find work-life Diliman. Her first their kapamilya in ABS-CBN, the especially in the digital world,” Lo- have merged on electronic devices like the iPad. And with facebook.com/ABSCBN.Publishing and leave your Metro Society balance. Dedet holds an MA in philosophy and is a certified life coach. job after college was better to deliver content “through all pez said. prices of these devices coming down, we know we will be comments there.” Raul Manzano, editor in chief as editorial assistant Before joining publishing, Sharon At Home of Chalk. Five years LEADCOM Francine Medina-Marquez, Raul was an investment later, after serving as API head Ernie Lopez (center) with (clockwise from left) An An Alcantara, Editorial Director MTV Philippines, among others. Chris obtained her bachelor of banker for 30 years. senior editor lifestyle editor and then associate editor, she Alcantara, CCPMG head March Ventosa, Eva Claraval, Teresita An is a former lifestyle reporter for Manila Chronicle, former editor arts in advertising under the coop program of the University of He graduated from the Francine joined API in became the magazine’s editor in chief. She is Villareal, Mark Yambot, Tootsy Angara, Chris Lopez, in chief of Good Housekeeping Philippines and of API’s Working Mom. San Francisco and The Academy of Arts College. University of Sta. Clara 2004 as managing edi- concurrently editor in chief of Maven. Loraine Garcia and Bench Bautista She completed her AB Interdisciplinary Studies degree at Ateneo Tootsy Angara, Head, Ad Sales and took his MBA at tor of Working Mom. VAULT de Manila University, and the Radcliffe publishing course at Tootsy is one low-key celebrity with several twists to her multi-varied the University of San She later became David Celdran, Harvard University in 2000. personality. Gracious, charming, naughty and sweet. Graceful as a Francisco. editor of Working Mom Mark Yambot, Head, Business Development and butterfly, strong inside like steel. She inspires, pursues goals relentlessly and managing editor editor in chief Institutional Sales and gets things done through her gentle, quiet influence. A modern of FOOD and Metro A veteran broadcast Mark headed Globe Telecom’s Marketing Research and woman achiever—substance, style and a heart for public service. Metro Weddings Active. Currently, she journalist, David has Loraine Garcia, Chief Finance Officer Michelle Katigbak Alejandro, Integrated Marketing Services departments and served editor is copy editor of some titles of the Publishing Department. Before more than 20 years of as Corporate Affairs director of Microsoft Philippines Loraine was formerly chief finance officer of Bigfoot Entertain- in chief joining API, she was lifestyle editor of a major experience as a television before joining ABS-CBN. He holds a bachelor’s degree ment Inc. She earned her degree in commerce at the University of Michelle worked as a wedding planner before daily. She also edits books, cooks, crafts and news manager, anchor, in business administration from UP and and took up his Santo Tomas and a certificate in strategic business economics at joining API as editor of Chalk. Soon after does home-keeping chores. reporter and producer. MBM at the Asian Institute of Management. the University of Asia and the Pacific. having her wedding featured in Metro Weddings, He is currently the host Christina Lopez, Head, Marketing Services and Bench Bautista, Head, HR Michelle was presented with an opportunity Kris Aquino Magazine of ABS-CBN News Channel’s “Executive Bench was previously affiliated with Ubix Corp., Smart Inc. and Dinah Sabal Ventura, Advertorial & Special Executions to become the magazine’s editor in chief. Along with creative senior editor Class” and “View from the Top.” He is also Chris did production work on several film projects in the US Globe Telecoms Inc. in various HR capacities. She holds a bachelor of director Trisha Chua Juico, Michelle has dedicated herself to Dinah is a journalism graduate of the UP Col- the chairperson of the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism before returning to Manila in 1994. She joined CCPMG in arts in mass communications from Assumption College and a master ensuring Metro Weddings is the essential wedding magazine. lege of Mass Communications in Diliman and and a columnist for the Manila Bulletin. 2007 after stints in Lintas Manila, Hemisphere Leo Burnett and of arts in industrial relations and labor relations from UP Diliman.

 Lopezlink July 2011 CSR ACTIVITIES MUSEUM/VALUES Lopezlink July 2011 

100 cyclists ride for ‘Bantay Bata’ ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA Lasallians help public AT the break of dawn on May Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. —George Santayana 21, 100 Filipino-American cy- Vicente Manansala, Juvenal Sanso, The different faces of a July 1878 clists rode 68 miles in Stockton, hero in ‘About Face’ Fernando Amorsolo, Benedicto Cabrera school students California, to pedal for a cause. and Fernando Zobel. A famine strikes Iloilo. Hundreds Organized by Frank Gatdula of ONGOING until August 27, 2011, About Face This year being the 150th birth die. Kapitan Eugenio Lopez and his UNDER Knowledge Chan- elements of direct instruction Channel-cabled schools in cyclist group LUZVIMIN, the explores the idea that one’s face represents the anniversary of national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, brother Claudio give food and money nel’s Project Pencil, De La and entertainment. The show Metro Manila. fundraiser brought JR Calanoc’s persona with which he or she confronts the world, the artists also made use of the museum’s to help the starving poor Salle University (DLSU) will feature virtual expert Project Pencil was part of See JR Run campaign to over and how penetrable these public facades can be. extensive Rizaliana holdings. These include Manila students sold pencils teachers to teach high school DLSU’s Center for Social halfway to its goal for the chil- Contemporary artists Vermont Coronel, the hero’s billfold and brushes, flute, letters July 20, for P50 apiece to benefit high English, science and math Concern and Action-Theol- dren of Bantay Bata (Child Renan Ortiz, Louie Talents and Alvin Zafra and personal papers from Dapitan, Hong 1901 school students from Knowl- modules. ogy and Religious Studies 2 Watch), ABS-CBN Foundation incorporated portraits from the museum and the Kong and Europe. The letters written Eugenio edge Channel-cabled public Those who bought the pen- Community Service class in International’s flagship program. library archives of Lopez Museum, including in Paris were the inspiration for the “Eñing” H. schools. cils were asked to write short academic year 2010-2011. Early this year, Calanoc pledged cyclist groups from all over of giving so much more mean- works by Juan Luna, Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo, installation of Talents, who saw in these Lopez Sr. is They raised aroundinspiring notes to encourage This effort between DLSU to complete the race of his lifetime, Northern California: the Tracy ingful,” said J. Robbie Fabian, Macario Vitalis, Fabian de la Rosa, Ang Kiukok, letters a portrait of Rizal as a Filipino and born P48,000, which will go toward high school students to keep and Knowledge Channel was the Subaru Ironman Triathlon Riders, Filipino-American Cy- president of ABS-CBN Foun- a student abroad. Artists in producing more episodes of studying for a better future. the first time that students in Penticton, British Columbia, clist Team, Siclista, Sacramento dation International. “The chil- The first editions of July 1946 Knowledge Channel’s Expert Unsold pencils, together with were asked to mobilize re- for the beneficiaries ofBantay Pinoy Riders, Adobo Velo and dren of Bantay Bata have much Noli Me Tangere published Conversation on July 16 Philippine Teachers on Air, an educa- the donors’ messages, will be sources as part of their com- Bata—children that suffer from the LUZVIMIN Racing Team. to look forward to with a global in Berlin in 1887 and El The featured artists inAbout Face will discuss their Airlines tional program for high school distributed to public high munity service. (Charlene malnutrition and child abuse. “When people take what community as generous as that Filibusterismo published in processes and inspirations in Artists in Conversation (PAL) begins students that will combine school students of Knowledge Tordesillas) The fundraiser broughtthey love to do and choose to of the Filipinos worldwide.” Ghent in 1891 are also on at the museum on July 16, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. to compete heavily with Lopez-owned do it for good, it makes the act (Keesa Ocampo) Save on paper, give to together Filipino-American display, the latter signed and Vermont Coronel, Renan Ortiz, Louie Talents Far Eastern Air Transport Inc. education dedicated by the author to and Alvin Zafra lent their old works and worked on (FEATI), launching a price war. The KCFI finance manager Jose Maria Basa, a fellow new ones as well to create nontraditional portraitures Roxas administration gives routes that Jenny Panganiban (leftmost) and resource patriot with whom he stayed with the use of new and unconventional media. were formerly exclusive to FEATI mobilization manager Doris Nuval ABS-CBN Japan turns over and who was instrumental in Their works present images that ask the viewers to to PAL as well; the Lopez airline’s (2nd from left) receive a cheque donation passing propaganda literature reexamine their idea of portraiture in light of today’s revenues begin to drop from SKYCable IT&T chief informa- to Manila. celebrity culture, identity theft, and avatars, among tion officer Gladys Lumbuan, process ¥1.123M to Red Cross Lopez Museum founder others. July 6, 1975 management head Suzette Rivera and ABS-CBN Japan, headed by the Hitotsubashi Hall of the Channel (TFC), the Tokyo- Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. was On July 22, the museum will also conduct the Don Eñing dies of cancer in San HROD’s Jennifer Acierto. KCFI is the managing director Enrique Japan Education Center (Nihon based subsidiary of ABS-CBN involved in the centennial Information Literacy and Inquiry seminar for Francisco, California. He is buried in first beneficiary of SKYCable’s Paperless Olives, recently turned over Kyoiku Kaikan) in Tokyo. Global allotted ¥400 of every SOA program, an initiative by employees celebration of the hero public school teacher-librarians. Manila eight days later ¥1.123M to the Japanese Red Memorabilia from Kapami- subscription renewal made who wanted to help save the environment in 1961 and was given a For inquiries, call Fanny at 631-2417. Lopez Cross Society for the victims lyas Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, from March 27, 2011 to April by doing away with printed billing state- Upended image by Renan Ortiz (at left) allows viewers to see Jose Rizal in a certificate in recognition of Memorial Museum and Library is located at the ground Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, of the March 11 Tohoku earth- Boy Abunda, Gary Valenciano, 15, 2011 as financial assistance different way his contribution. floor of Benpres Building. Lopez Memorial Museum Library ments. SKYCable developed the effort as quake and tsunami. Sarah Geronimo, John Lloyd a CSR initiative, pledging to give P4 to a to the casualties of the Great The donation was made af- Cruz, Anne Curtis, Pokwang, chosen beneficiary for every bill they send East Japan Earthquake. ter Kalayaan at Kapatiran, the Toni Gonzaga, Vice Ganda, LOPEZ VALUES IN ACTION through email. (C. Tordesillas) “We can’t help but help,” Ol- Independence Day celebration Vhong Navarro, Robin Padilla, ives said. “TFC exists not just to and fundraising for Japan. ABS- Mariel Rodriguez, John Estrada, inform and entertain but, more CBN Japan, in cooperation with Randy Santiago and the “Goin’ importantly, to help the Filipino CAREERS yields 11 UPCAT passers the Philippine embassy in Tokyo, Bulilit” kids were purchased by and his family in their journey, no ELEVEN beneficiaries of the students came from EDC’s portunities links, enrolment conducted a celebrity auction at generous attendees. Mike L. Lopez: Instilling Lopez pride matter how rough the road is.” College Admission, Review partner high schools in its host procedure assistance, and moni- Subscrib- ABS-CBN Japan also gave Miguel L. Lopez was appointed Lopez Holdings is part of the genetic code that makes the Lopez have to do what they can to contribute to building and Readiness (CAREERS) communities. toring and mentoring. ers extended ¥200,000 each to two Filipino Corp. vice president and head of Corporate Affairs Group stand out from the others in the Philippine a better Philippines, whether through building project of Energy Develop- The 11 students are now en- The project is anticipating their support organizations that initiated their on June 10, 2010. He occupied various positions in corporate landscape. It is a manifestation of the homes for the less fortunate, raising funds to ment Corporation (EDC) have rolled in science, education and more successful UPCAT quali- by participat- own fundraisers for the nation- Meralco for eight years, the last of which was vice Lopez Group’s value of nationalism. protect the environment or lending a hand and passed the 2011 University of accounting programs in three fiers from its second batch of ing in the wide rehabilitation. (Cecile Ilagan) president and head of Corporate Marketing. He This explains why, across the Lopez Group some money for disaster relief operations. the Philippines College Ad- UP campuses. top students this year, having renewal do- graduated with a degree in business administration of companies, and throughout its over 80 years Commitment to give back mission Test (UPCAT). CAREERS primes 30 top just concluded review classes nation cam- SAVE THE DATE from Menlo College of California and attended of existence, volunteerism for nation building is How that volunteerism and contribution CAREERS, a new project graduating students from each and facilitated the students’ paign. As the August 1: the Executive Development Program of the Asian supported and championed. to nationalism are expressed or translated into of EDC’s CSR Department, site and bridges them to educa- UPCAT applications. (Cara provider of Institute of Management. Employees as well as corporate action differ from one company to another, from is implemented in project sites tion in top institutions through Funk) The Filipino Deadline for managers feel that they have one generation to another, but what is constant is in Leyte, Negros island, Bicol review classes, college entrance entries for the COMMON wisdom dictates that companies the responsibility that they the commitment to give back to the community and Cotabato. The beneficiary exam support, scholarship op- 2011 Asian CSR Awards and nominations for the should be in business for one reason and or to the nation that has given so much to the Bayan conducts enterprise one reason only: make as big a profit as Lopez Group. Intel-AIM Corporate With Ambassador and Mrs. Manuel M. Lopez in Responsibility Award. Only possible, no matter what it takes. “My own orientation has always been Japan after the tsunami visits to program grads online entries and nomina- The Lopez Group, however, is volunteerism, wherein you put aside a certain tions are accepted. For anything but common. amount of your time for community service. group—a bigger reason and motivation to go AS part of its commitment to ticipants who are past winners showed that the current average more info, call Khristine Long before corporate social You do this on weekends and holidays to work every day, because he knows that what ensure the success of its entrepre- of Citibank’s Microentrepre- loan amount of the participants Dizon at 846-7866 or email responsibility and being a good when there is no work,” says Lopez, the he does makes somebody else’s life that little bit neur-graduates, Bayan Academy neur of the Year program, and from Batch 1 is at P133,157.89, [email protected]. corporate citizen became second of three sons of Amb. Manuel better. has been conducting enterprise 12 participants from Alay Bu- with an average of nine loan part of the private sector’s M. Lopez. “My father taught me this “In the Lopez DNA, your reason for being visits to selected participants of hay Foundation and Center for cycles. The average vocabulary, the Lopez and that is also something that I try will never be just about profits,” explains Lopez. the 2010 Citibank-Bayan En- Community Transformation. number of employees Group has been busy to teach my two sons.” “It is something that our Lolo Eñing [Lopez trep-Eskwela program, which The respondents’ progress is seven. Meanwhile, perfecting its corporate Lopez says that he is proud that in Group founder Eugenio H. Lopez Sr.] has shown was held on October 14-No- was measured according to their clients of ABS-CBN recipe that combines his family and in the Lopez Group, throughout his life—selfless giving that is true in EDC’s pioneering approach highlighted at vember 5, 2010 for the first run, loan and enterprise performance. Bayan, who are part yielding a sizable profit the mentality goes beyond mere every sense of the word. He has always said we CSR expo launch Energy Development Corporation president and January 6-28, 2011 for the Their individual histories were of Batch 2, posted an with making a significant profit. Making money is not the should not turn our back on what is needed by and COO Richard Tantoco (second from right) presented the company’s second run at the Bayan Acad- compiled to illustrate how much average loan amount difference in the lives be-all and end-all of the Group. the community.” landmark CSR projects at the press launch of the League of Corporate emy in Quezon City. they have improved after Entrep- of P253,125, with of its people and the It is not what the Lopez Group The founder will be heartened to know that Foundations CSR Expo 2011 at The Gallery, Greenbelt 5. Tantoco is Between April and May Eskwela. They were also asked an average loan cycle community. is all about. Making a difference over 80 years since he and his brother Fernando one of the panel speakers at the event to be held at the SMX Convention 2011, 55 respondents from about the curriculum to gauge of 12. The average According to while remaining profitable is. founded the company that would give birth to Center from July 20 to 21. Also part of the panel are (l-r) Monette Ham- Batches 1 and 2 were randomly what topics have helped them number of employ- Mike L. Lopez, Motivation the Lopez Group, his values remain intact and lin of TeamAsia, Carla Limcaoco of the Philippine Transmarine Carriers selected. These are composed and what needs to be improved. ees is currently at ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation client Rosema- doing more This mentality gives him—and alive. Foundation, Edgardo Amistad of UCPB-CIIF Foundation and Ricky of 35 clients from ABS-CBN The initial assessments with 17. (Monica Dianne rie Sadiwa put up Rose Facial Spa in Bulacan than just he hopes it’s the same way with And the Philippines is that much better off With wife Chris and children Andreas and Miguel on a recent trip de Castro of TeaM Energy Foundation. (Meianne Tejada) Bayan Foundation, eight par- 34 graduates in April 2011 Ramirez) in 2001 making a profit other employees in the diversified because of it.

10 Lopezlink July 2011 LIFELONG WELLNESS TRAVEL Lopezlink July 2011 11 Sudoku Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! FACED with digital’s encroachment Keglers gather for New sked for Palaro 2011 Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para into print, ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, (API) came up with digital editions of ON June 24 and 25, tropical storm Falcon Now with a new sched- column at kahon. came and brought heavy rains and floods to ule, the Lopez Group Palaro some of its prized titles, including flag- LLW bowling tourney Metro Manila. The rains turned out to be so has been reset for August, ship title Metro and the groundbreaking By Benjo Sandoval men’s magazine Vault. These digital dop- Dear Rosie heavy that classes were cancelled and work in with the final date to be pelgangers on iTunes and Zinio carry the Isn’t it weird that some of us have this compulsion to shop on THE 4th Lopez Lifelong Well- Development Corp. (EDC); A few changes were incor- many companies had to be suspended. communicated in later an- Had the Lopez Group Palaro pushed nouncements. Apart from company’s hopes for a global presence, rainy days? But then again, maybe not. Shopping is a sure mood ness (LLW) bowling tourna- First Gen/First Philippine porated this year, including new one of the items on its “to-do” list. picker-upper that’ll cajole you out of the blues fast; cap your spree ment successfully commenced Industrial Corp. (FPIC); First team-ups (Lopez Holdings used through as scheduled on its original June 25 the change in date, the other elements of the Pal- date, the players and delegates would no doubt aro, such as the University of Makati Oval venue, It helps that, for the first time in sev- with a filling hot meal and you’re ready to face another day. Check in an opening ceremony held Philippine Holdings Corp.; to be teamed up with LGFI/ eral years, API is fully loaded in terms out Power Plant Mall’s rainy day offerings the next time it pours! But on June 10, 2011 at the Green First Philec; Lopez Inc./Eu- LLW now with Adtel; FPIC have been wet from all the rain, and would the activities, the team compositions, the games have waded across some floods just to get to to be played and all others, remain the same. of the right personnel, noted company don’t forget to arm yourself with the accoutrements to keep warm Valley Country Club, Pasig. genio Lopez Foundation Inc.; used to be a separate team now head Ernie L. Lopez. With this team in and dry, because being sick is no picnic! There are 10 participat- Lopez Holdings Corp./Adtel; teamed up with First Gen) and the University of Makati Oval. The Lopez Group teams and players have In anticipation of the weather and in acting welcomed the development, saying that this place, API has tucked several good years Meanwhile, the HR Council is making use of the reprieve af- ing teams from various Lopez Lopez Group Foundation new participating companies, under its belt despite the much vaunted forded by the inclement weather to fine-tune arrangements for Pal- Group companies this year, Inc.(LGFI)/LLW; Rockwell namely SKYCable and Adtel. on their concern for the employees’ safety, which gives them the opportunity to practice their is expressed through the Lopez Value of employ- players more and further prepare their teams. “death of print”—and is looking forward aro 2011. As the postponement only serves to whet our competitive namely ABS-CBN; Energy Land; and SKYCable Corp. As with all the other sports to more, after 19 years in existence. spirit (whether we’re actually on the playing field or cheering on the tournaments that Lifelong ee welfare and wellness, the organizers deemed See you at the Palaro this August! (Dimpy it best to move the Palaro to a later date. Jazmines) The finish line is in sight for Lopez Holdings Corp. with regard sidelines), sparks will surely fly on “P-Day”! conducts, the tournament aims to the saga of its financial restructuring process. “The Asian financial ooOoo to enhance the employees’ well- contagion in 1997 that ultimately saw the dollar-denominated debt Astig! You continue to inspire me, Mr. Lopez. I wish I can also do ness as well as to strengthen the P25K in store for champion team of Lopez Holdings double in peso terms turned the tide against our the same when I reach your age.—Dave camaraderie among them. THE Lopez Group Palaro highlights the Plan/Legal/Corp Comm team, the HR and committed investments,” recalled Amb. Manuel M. Lopez at the ooOoo During the opening ceremo- Lopez Values with its theme Values @ Play. Admin team, the Sales/Marketing/Cus- company’s June 29 stockholders’ meeting. Who won the last OML contest?—N.C. ny, LGFI president and Life- There will be seven participating teams tomer Care team, the Finance/Treasury/ But even as Lopez Holdings, still a fairly young one at 18 years Once again we received a rush of entries from employees eager long head Rafael M. Alunan representing the seven Lopez Values—the Pi- Audit/Comptrollership team, the Business old, marshals its resources to make that last great leap to overcome to share their personal contributions to their communities. These en-  Very Easy III welcomed the participating oneering Entrepreneurial Spirit team (Bayan Development/IT/Purchasing team, and the this challenge, it will continue to build on its strengths in its core tries are currently being reviewed and the winner will be announced teams. After the ceremonial  Easy Group), the Business Excellence team (First Operations (Engineering/Production) team.  media and power businesses, Amb. Lopez stressed. within the month. Abangan! rolling of the ball, the teams Medium Gen Group), Unity team (First Philec Group), Trophies and cash prizes are at stake for  Hard We celebrate the first 50 years of First Philippine Holdings Corp., ooOoo The LGFI/LLW team took the oath of sportsmanship the Nationalism team (Property Development both core and functional teams. The winning one of the very first companies in what we now know as the Lopez I would just like to share this link about “100 Days to Heaven,” Partial results as of June 17, 2011 led by Manny Parong of EDC. Group), the Social Justice team (ABS-CBN team will win P25,000, the first runner-up Group. Founded on June 30, 1961, FPH was formed to carry out the http://peyups.com/forums/topic.php?id=4613&page=7. We love The tournament runs for Team Standing Total Pinfalls Total points Group), the Integrity Team (Lopez Inc., Lo- will receive P20,000, second runner-up purchase of Meralco from the Americans. The company later branched this show!—Micah nine Fridays from June 10 to First Gen 5,193 16 pez Holdings Corporation and First Philip- P15,000, and the 4th to 7th placers will each Answer to June puzzle out into other businesses that Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. thought would ooOoo August 12, except August 3. contribute toward hastening the country’s development. FPH 5,672 14 pine Holdings Corporation and their other receive P7,500. Solution, tips and computer Will cash prizes be given out during the Palaro? Thanks!—Joms Aside from the team award, subsidiary companies), and the Employee And let’s keep in mind what OML said: program available at www. We remember also the Lopez Group founder on his 110th birth Yes, all seven teams will receive trophies and cash prizes, with ABS-CBN 5,681 12 players are competing for the Welfare and Wellness team (Sky Group). “If you compete with the Lopez Values in sudoku.com anniversary on July 20 (Don Eñing passed away on July 6, 1975, a P25,000 going to the Palaro 2011 champs. See our update on page Rockwell 5,505 12 individual Highest Average, The functional teams are the Office of your minds and hearts, you are already win- few days before his 74th birthday). One of our founder’s greatest and 10 for more details! EDC 5,606 10 High Series and High Single the Chairman/ Office of the President/Corp ners in my book.” most enduring legacies is the Lopez Values, which today guide our ooOoo awards. GRIFFIN SIERRA leaders in the way they do business and our employees achieve work- ‘The Biggest Loser’ reminds me of Lifelong’s weight loss contest sports & wellness RECOMMENDS life balance. from two years ago. I think it would be good to bring the contest Congratulations to ABS-CBN for winning another international back now while the show is ongoing.—Kriz calendar award for Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo (BMPM)! The International Asso- yoga ciation of Business Communicators cited ABS-CBN for its election If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions De-stressingBy Elvie Estavillo with laughter JULY advocacy and coverage through the pioneering BMPM campaign. about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send : Forum on Spiritual them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@benpres-holdings. “STAY well. Be well.” So goes the theme fast-paced world laughed at an average of After motivating the participants to When we The Merit Award in the Gold Quill Awards’ Multi-Audience Com- Wellness (Meralco Mini com or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. of Wellness 101 of the Lopez Group of five minutes a day compared to our great- drop their inhibitions and doing warm- recited positive munication category was handed out in California in June. Theater), 9 am. Contact companies. The two-day wellness semi- grandparents, who averaged about 30-40 up exercises, they began to laugh to their chants, along with the Benjo Sandoval @ 631- nar for executives from Energy Develop- minutes per day. Understandably, modern hearts’ delight. And were they thrilled affirmation and healing Benjo Sandoval @ 631- 6394 ment Corp., ABS-CBN, First Philippine gadgets, the super pressing demands and and surprised to have laughed so much for mantras, I reminded them to do so whole- 1: Manila Bay Cleanup Holdings Corp., SKYCable, First Philip- challenges of our highly-computerized no reason at all! heartedly, for if we are what we eat, what Run, New deals + packages pine Industrial Park, INAEC Aviation, era are taking their toll on our ability to Laughter yoga is the only way by which we think and say is what we become. 3k/5k/10k/21k Race to Abu Dhabi: Ferrari World + F1 GrandBy Carla Ricafort Prix Atienza Abu Dhabi Grand Prix package. 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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this July Celebrating beauty with ‘Metro’ ers using classic Phil- ippine fabrics such as Metro’s annual beauty issue features Angelica Panganiban on piña and lace coupled the cover. Flip through the pages of Metro Beauty Awards for with modern cuts and over 100 of the best hair, skin, lip and eye products, and beauty glamorous accessories. finds under P1,000. Metro pays homage to some of the country’s Enjoy breathtaking top morena models. In a special project, Raymund Isaac turns table setups and cake his lens on three women who epitomize Filipina beauty in their ideas from top sup- respective fields. We also take you on a trip to two top local pliers. See traditional destinations—Miniloc Island’s rustic wonders and Davao’s laid- materials and local blooms shine in table designs and styling for back charm. both classic celebrations and trendy affairs. Kris writes back At home with Kim Kris Aquino answers over 50 fans’ questions that run the gamut Kim Chiu unveils her new house in the pages of StarStudio Maga- from style to spirituality, rumors to relationships, and everything zine. She also shares the story of her tough growing-up in between. The latest issue of K Maga- years and how it pushed her to create a better life for zine is all about reaching out—in Kris’s herself. In another exclusive, Jennylyn Mercado talks case, not just to her fans, but also to about moving on after her re- the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and cent heartbreak. Rap and Renz through her medical and educational Fernandez and Ronnie Liang missions. As always, Kris advocates total talk about what home means well-being in order to be the best person to them. There’s also a folio on one can be for others. controversial celeb romances: Rhian Ramos and Mo Twister, Classic with a modern Aiko Melendez and Patrick Meneses, and Andi Eigen- feel mann and Albie Casiño. Metro Weddings takes the best of tradi- tional Filipino wedding celebrations and Get the newest issues of your combines them with modern elements favorite magazines at leading for a look that is the best of both worlds. bookstores and magazine stands See stunning bridal couture from the best wedding design- nationwide. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS For the ahead By Maiki Abello rainy days mean that your make up has to match Bond with your family RAINY weather always tends to get people down the gloomy weather. Our tropical over a lighthearted and and lazy. Try to change this attitude and play up the climate will allow us to continue humor-filled board positives: new trends, suspended classes and office, using bright colors. If you want game from Hobbes cool temperatures and warm food. 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