Dec. 2010 - Jan. 2011

Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph A Power Plant Christmas THE feeling envelops you as soon as you enter: the scent of pine gen- poinsettias are ranged along the corridors; here and there, Christmas tly caresses your nostrils and the slightly nippy temperature makes trees and snowmen nod a greeting. As carols tinkle softly in the you wrap your light jacket around yourself just a little tighter. background, you look up to see red and green orbs and pale gold As you venture inside, your eyes light up and your heart skips a Turn to page 8 Q3 financial results bit at the enchanting sight that greets you. Planters of lush fresh ABS-CBN profits hit P2.9B...p.2

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Looking back at Makati pipeline incident: A timeline 2010...p.5 THE following is a chronology July 12 • FPIC immediately mobilized the Emer- of events regarding the First • At 10 a.m., station police alerted FPIC of gency Response Team (ERT) including Philippine Industrial Corpora- seepage from West Tower equipment for excavation tion (FPIC) pipeline incident, as • FPIC immediately responded and checked • 10 p.m.: Excavation directly in front of West presented to the Senate Com- the Basement 2 of West Tower and saw the Tower was done by FPIC but tested negative mittees on Environment and seepage July 12-15 Health. At present, FPIC is on • FPIC immediately installed air eductors to • Pipeline was shut down voluntarily to do its environmental cleanup phase siphon out fumes the excavations and has engaged CH2M Hill, a • Emergency shutdown procedures for the • A total of 15 excavations were done. All US remediation company, to help pipeline was immediately activated and excavations were negative for petroleum leak them. completed at 4:45 p.m. Turn to page 2   Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 January 2010-September 2010 financial results Net income/(loss) attributable to ABS-CBN’s 9-month profits TOTAL REVENUES equity holders of the parent Lopez Group chair PHL envoy to Japan % change 2009 2010 % change 2009 2010 LOPEZ Group chairman MML was chosen by reach P2.9B on record revenues Manuel M. Lopez (MML) was President Benigno Aquino +35 P1.349B P2.901B +115 ABS-CBN Corporation gener- nonrecurring political advertising tions of SKYCable and ABS- ABS-CBN P18.344B P24.742B appointed as Ambassador Ex- III to foster greater coop- +19 ated net income of P2.9 billion revenues, the contribution share CBN Global. Lopez Holdings P18.343B P24.742B +35 P10.916B P13.035B traordinary and Plenipotentiary eration and friendship be- for the first nine months of of consumer sales would be 35%. Reported EBITDA (earnings EDC P15.987B P19.321B +21 P1.273B P7.126B +460 to Japan by President Aquino tween Japan and the Phil- 2010, as it sustained into the Consolidated advertising before interest, taxes, depreciation First Gen $771.9M $980.1M +27 $7.0M $66.5M +849 on October 31, 2010. The ap- ippines, as well as increase third quarter the strong growth revenues across all platforms and amortization) hit a record FPHC P43.464B P50.924B +17 P7.848B P21.456B +224 pointment was among those opportunities for business, momentum in regular advertis- and subsidiaries reached P16.9B, high of P6.9B, 33% or P1.7B confirmed by the bicameral educational and cultural ex- ing revenues in the first semester. P6.2B or 58% higher than the higher than reported EBITDA First Gen attributable net income up 849% Commission on Appointments change. This profit level is more than P10.7B for the same period in in the first nine months of 2009. in a plenary session on Novem- “I thank President Aqui- FIRST Gen Corporation re- Equity in net earnings from 2009. This was, however, offset (L-R) Fr. Jose Cecilio Magadia, SJ, provincial superior of the Philippine double the net income of P1.3B 2009. Advertising revenues from With strong advertising ber 17. no for his trust. I am hon- ported sharply higher attributable associates jumped significantly by higher administrative ex- Province of the Society of Jesus; Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, SJ, Ateneo presi- in the first nine months of 2009. regular advertisers grew by P3.9B revenue inflows and continuing ored to serve under his ad- net income to parent of $66.5M by 599% to $58.8M for the pe- penses due to various develop- dent; Dr. Lopez; Edward Go, chairman of the Ateneo board of trustees; Consolidated revenues for or 37% to P14.6B. Nonrecurring financial discipline, the - com ministration, guided by the in the first three quarters, up by riod ended September 30, 2010, ment and refinancing activities. Jose Santos, vice president for finance and treasurer. the first nine months reached a political advertising revenues car- pany generated net income of philosophy of prompt and 849% from $7.0M posted in in comparison to last year’s loss First Gen’s consolidated net record level of P24.7B, posting ried over from the first semester P2.9B for the first nine months Lopez honest service, ang daang the same period last year. The of $11.8M. income in the first three quarters a 35% growth from a year ago. amounted to P2.3B. of the year, 115% or nearly matuwid. This is congruent increased earnings were driven by The First Gen P5.0B bond increased by $31.6M or 43% to Ateneo confers MML (rightmost) in the Senate for the Commission on Appointments confirmation, Advertising revenues accounted Consumer sales reached P1.6B more than last year, and with the values of integrity the strong operating performance was fully paid on July 30, 2010. $104.9M compared to the net with (from left) son Beaver, Senator Juan Ponce Enrile, and wife Maritess for 68% of consolidated revenues, P7.8B, posting an increase of raising net profit margin by Holdings and nationalism held dear of the First Gas Group, First Gen In addition, the low-interest income of $73.3M in the first while consumer sales accounted P160 million or 2% from a year five percentage points to 12%. by generations of Lopezes who Hydro Power Corporation and rate environment helped boost three quarters of 2009. The honorary PhD ficiency and transformed the duty. for the remaining 32%. Net of ago, mainly from the contribu- (Charles Gamo) have served the country in their EDC. First Gen’s consolidated earnings by lowering its interest company’s net income attribut- trims 107-year-old company into Other members of the Lopez own times,” said MML. revenues likewise jumped by expenses by $4.2M, or 5% to able to the parent company of a professional, profitable and family served government driven on OML As president of Meralco competitive organization. He by a strong commitment to serve $208.2M, or 27% to $980.1M in $80.1M as of September 2010 $66.5M is net of minority inter- deficit to from 1986 to June 2001 and instilled a culture of malasakit the Filipino people. The most EDC net income rises 446% 2010 from last year’s $771.9M. from $84.3M as of September ests. (Estela de la Paz) LOPEZ Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) ENERGY Development Cor- down of approximately P3.0B in Inc. reported a net loss of received his second honorary doctor of humanities degree of chief executive officer until or uncommon concern among prominent of them was MML’s poration (EDC) posted a net deferred tax assets in 2009 further P270.1M in contrast to First Lopez Holdings attributable income 19% better the year on November 18, 2010, this time from his alma mater P100M June 2010, MML propelled the Meralco employees, inspiring late uncle, Fernando Lopez, a income of P7.58B for the first to the implementation of the Re- Gen Hydro Power Corpora- on Katipunan. country’s largest electric utility them to provide service be- former senator and three-term LOPEZ Holdings Corporation expenses following the signing P18.343B posted in 9M2009, and three quarters of 2010, up by newable Energy Act and P1.7B tion’s P1.141B net income OML enrolled at the Ateneo twice, for two years in the 1930s LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- to its highest operational ef- yond the ordinary and beyond vice president of the country. reported P13.035B in net income of a restructuring agreement reflects the strong performance of 446% from the year-ago level of in other income reported in 2010 for the period. in between stints at the former Iloilo Normal School (now West tion has received the green light attributable to equity holders of the with Union Bank of the Philip- associate ABS-CBN Corporation. P1.39B. EDC president and chief with the recovery of an impair- The geothermal leader also Visayas State University) and Markynoll in Baguio, and then for from corporate regulators to parent for the first nine months. pines in September 2010. The “Without the gain on sale, operating officer Richard Tantoco ment provision on EDC’s input reported a 26.8% increase in several months as a high school senior after World War II. undertake a quasi-reorganiza- The amount is 19% higher than restructuring resulted in the FPHC’s recurring net income attributed the income boost to a VAT (value added tax) claims. its core net income to P6.44B In his acknowledgment speech, the chairman emeritus de- tion as it maneuvers to clean up the P10.916B net income at- reclassification of P1B in parent attributable to parent would SKYBroadband boosts number of nonrecurring items. As stand-alone entities, from the P5.08B for the same scribed his stay at the Ateneo as a very important period of his its balance sheet. tributable to equity holders of the debt to long-term bonds. As have been P1.876B which is sig- These were, primarily, the write- Green Core Geothermal period in 2009. life during which he imbibed two ideals: “magis, the desire to In its November 23, 2010 parent in the comparable period of September 30, 2010, Lopez nificantly higher than last year’s be more, to seek more, to treasure the quality of what we do, disclosure to the Securities and of 2009. Equity in net earnings of Holdings’ outstanding debt was restated net profit of P585M due instead of simply the act of doing,” and excellence, as repre- Exchange Commission, the RP internet speeds associates increased by 216% to P2.832B, compared to P3.013B to the strong earnings contribu- sented by his teacher and Ateneo hero Fr. Jaime Bulatao. company said it would undergo First Holdings ups net income P10.969B from P3.471B YoY as as of December 31, 2009. tion of its subsidiaries, especially SKYBroadband, the broadband Internet connections there is an offered through SKYCable and “…They are principles that have guided and accompanied equity restructuring wherein its FOR the first nine months mark-to-market restatement of diluted earnings per share associate FPHC completed the Meanwhile, net finance costs First Gen Corporation,” said Internet brand of SKY, has increase in economic growth of our sister company ABS-CBN, me through life, like close friends, or even guardian angels, paid-up capital worth P6.77 ending September 30, 2010, its Meralco shares. were at P42.41. sale of a 6.6% stake in Meralco decreased by 11% to P847M Lopez Holdings president Sal- launched the fastest residen- 1.3 percentage points. that will take full advantage protecting me from straying down a crooked path,” OML billion as of Dec. 31, 2009 will First Philippine Holdings Unaudited net income at- Without the gain on sale, net in March 2010 (see related story on from P953M due to lower debt vador Tirona. “The operating tial Internet connection in the “In the coming months, of the high-speed broadband said. “They are principles I had to defend in the very liberal be applied against accumulated Corporation (FPHC) posted tributable to equity holders income for the quarter would have this page). levels, following a significant performance of FPHC investees country with its Ultra High- SKYBroadband will offer richer Internet that only SKYBroad- environment that was Harvard, principles by which I raised losses in the same amount. a net income of P28.4B, 153% of the parent was P25.5B, been P1.8B, 193% higher than Lopez Holdings further buyback in August 2009. and of ABS-CBN assure Lopez Speed Broadband plan of 112 and more compelling content, band can deliver,” Montinola my children and they are principles that I continue to defend This will enable Lopez Hold- better than the same period last also better against last year’s last year’s P615M due to increased recorded a P576M gain on Unaudited consolidated rev- Holdings of receiving sustained Mbps, catapulting the country’s leveraging on the content being said. even today, when there are those who think that everything ings to erase the bulk of its year. Growth was mainly due P7.8B. Basic earnings per net earnings contribution from debt restructuring, representing enues of P24.742B in 9M2010 dividend payouts well into next broadband connectivity to First and everyone can be bought, if the price is right.” P6.887B capital deficit. With to combined gain on sale and share were at P42.53, while subsidiaries. (Anne Nicole Palanca) a reversal of accrued interest was an increase of 35% over the year.” (Carla Paras-Sison) World levels. PROMOS & OFFERS Excellence, he pointed out, is explicitly stated in the Lo- the transaction, the former Ray Montinola, SKY market- pez Credo as one of the seven core Lopez values according Benpres Holdings trims its Makati City Fire Station; Depart- jointly by BFP, DES and FPIC be October 4. The results indicated in the south area while FPIC started ing head said, “With our 112 PIPELINE... from page 1 to which the companies in the Group are managed and con- deficit to about P100 million. Pinoy flicks on iWantv! ment of Energy; Department of done on all open test pits disturbed soil in nine areas, of which excavation works at the north side Mbps service, SKY is positioned ducted, and of which he serves as custodian and champion. Lopez Holdings is pursuing SKYBroadband and BayanDSL subscribers can now enjoy Public Works and Highways-NCR; July 24 onwards four areas are along the pipeline • UP-NIGS detected high level of to deliver the fastest residential •Test runs were made on July 14 and He also promised that under his watch, the Lopez Group the latest Pinoy movies for free! Visit www.iwantv.com.ph for Makati Communication Com- • FPIC maintained its Bangkal com- September 23 LEL in the service road beside the a debt restructuring program, broadband speeds in the country. 15. No leaks were seen and its employees will strive to live up to these values within available titles. Registration is free. Also available are top-rated July 15 mand and Control; Makati Health mand post for any contingency and • Ultrasonic test run completed Magallanes flyover which has reduced the current While the rollout is in its ini- the context of the ideal of magis, the desire to do more, to do portion of its interest-bearing ABS-CBN, ANC and Studio 23 shows. Not yet a subscriber? • FPIC observed that seepage stopped Department; Makati Department restored excavations > Express results received October • FPIC IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED tial stages, the ultra high-speed July 28–30 good, for the greater glory of God. Call 631-0000 to know more about SKYBroadband or 449- at Basement 2 of Environmental Services (DES); 29 THE EXCAVATION TO THE loans and borrowings. As of broadband offering is a testa- “It is my fervent hope that the Lopez Group of compa- 2000 for BayanDSL. • FPIC resumed operations Makati Engineering; Makati Police; • Restoration of all excavation pits > Results: “No crack that would MAGALLANES RAMP September 2010, outstanding ment that SKY is at the forefront July 17 Barangay Council of Bangkal; West August indicate any leaks are present” October 28 to November 7 nies can outlast all of us here, hopefully for a few centuries as debt stood at P2.83B from P3B of pushing greater broadband September 30 • Smell of fumes was again reported by Tower residents; and West Tower • Reparation continued for the in-line • After excavating from October 28 to Ateneo has achieved in doing,” OML said. at the end of 2009. speeds that can improve access Great deal for P999 West Tower administration. inspection runs (magnetic flux leak- • Magnetic flux leakage run completed November 7, FPIC found the source to productivity, entertainment Get the best value for your money with • FPIC went to check on Basement 2 • Makati City ordered the evacuation age and ultrasonic test) being done > Express results received on of the leak November 15 and information sources and ap- the Great 999 Deal from SKYBroad- and no leaks were detected of West Tower residents by independent contractor NDT October 15 indicated “no metal loss plications on the Internet.” band. Subscribe to Plan 1 mbps and get • With the assistance of West Tower • For the second time, FPIC volun- Middle East areas that would indicate any leaks • Completed repair of the leak on September SKYBroadband’s ultra-high faster internet speed of up to 1.5 mbps for one year. You also get administration, the source of the fume tarily shut down the pipeline for are present” November 10. Welds passed testing by RSIC ready to serve October 8 speed plans are initially avail- free access to iWantv! ( Joy Lantin) was traced to Basement 4 further inspection • FPIC got reports of continuous third-party specialist REPUBLIC Surety & Insurance grown program for Meralco’s holds among its core values the able in Rizal Tower, Hidalgo • FPIC assisted BFP by engaging seepage in the Basement 4 sump pit • FPIC requested permission to excavate • Pressurization started November 13 • FPIC transferred portable exhaust Co. Inc. (RSIC), a wholly owned transmission and distribution virtue of malasakit in dealing Place, Luna Gardens, Amorsolo the services of HAZCHEM Inc. to of West Tower four areas for verification and witnessed by representatives from Super savings with Super ventilation system (eductor) to Base- non-life insurance subsidiary of facilities that are largely unavail- with others. Square, Joya Lofts and Towers siphon the petroleum layer in the • FPIC engaged the services of October 12 Makati City agencies, DOE, DENR, ment 4 Meralco, underwrites Meralco’s able in the market worldwide. Today, RSIC is licensed to and at The Manansala in Rock- Bundle • FPIC continued to observe all its open sump pit in Basement 4 two geo-specialists, Geotechnics • FPIC presented its excavation and DPWH, Shell, Chevron and media July 22-24 risk exposures and addresses all In just a few years of opera- write non-life insurance packages well Center. Save on your broadband and cable TV subscriptions with SKY- excavations and put up a Command and Geoanalytics, to do Ground repair methodologies to Makati City • Preemptive reinforcement of the pipe October 17 its insurance needs, including tion, RSIC has produced strong to include property, liabilities and A strong link has been estab- Broadband’s Super Bundle promo. Pay only P1,399 per month Post to maintain a 24-hour monitoring • FPIC excavated additional 13 test Penetrating Radar (GPR) tests elbow under the service road of the July 21 pits at Bonifacio and Rodriguez September 20 • UP-NIGS (engaged by Makati City) Magallanes Flyover along Osmeña that of its subsidiaries. positive results in terms of capi- casualty, marine, motor, surety, lished between broadband con- for SKYBroadband 1 mbps and SKYCable Silver or P1,599 • FPIC conducted a briefing and ocu- streets upon the instruction of • Geotechnics submitted results Sep- started drilling exploratory wells and Highway is ongoing Led by its president Engr. Pe- talization, operational efficiency homeowner and other special nectivity and penetration, and per month for SKYCable Gold. SKYBroadband offers exclu- lar inspection with the stakeholders Makati City tember 30. These were (1) Saturated found traces of petroleum in several December 2 dro Benedicto Jr. and a team of and profitability. It has also be- packages. It aims to serve not economic growth and progress. sive channels and the fastest download speed. For more info, and concerned government agencies • Gas tester readings were jointly soil along two immediate side streets bore holes •CH2M Hill started drilling and insurance veterans, RSIC assists gun to make a mark in the in- only the Meralco Group’s rein- A World Bank/ International call 631-0000 or log on to www.mysky.com.ph. The Great 999 October 27 before a joint inspection of the open conducted with Makati City and of West Tower; and (2) 15-meter monitoring wells as part of the cleanup Meralco in rationalizing its in- surance industry for advocating vigorated new direction but also Finance Corporation report Deal and the Super Bundle promo are ongoing until December excavations at 10 a.m. Attendees yielded negative results long metal object buried under West • FPIC voluntarily shuts down the for Bangkal. surance programs. It also prides good corporate governance and the Lopez Group and the Metro stated that for every 10 percent- 31, 2010. (Susan Ortiz) July 24 were the Bureau of Fire Protection Tower side street, 1.6 to 2.2 meters pipeline For the latest updates, visit FPIC’s itself on developing a home- corporate social responsibility. It Pacific group.(Robert Angeles) age-point increase in high-speed October 28 (BFP); Makati Fire Department • FPIC resumed operations on the con- deep advisory website, www.fpic-advisory. Search and Rescue Unit; Bangkal, dition that continuous gas monitoring • Geoanalytics Inc. submitted results • UP-NIGS continued to bore holes info/. ( Joel Gaborni) Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph   Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 couch potato At ELJCC dedication CHRISTMAS MESSAGES from the CHIEFS ‘There is so ‘The true Lopez values ‘PNoy’ lauds ABS-CBN for empowering citizens much to be meaning of evoked in sea- treats “This kind of project gives Fili- they can work hand in hand for thankful for’ Christ’s son’s pinos an opportunity to serve the the benefit of the country. LOL with Luis! nation by being vigilant towards “Though we start from different UNLIKE the difficult, chal- coming’ giving Luis Manzano brings the government. Like I said in points, we journey together to- lenging and threatening Pinoys funny videos my SONA (State of the Nation wards a rapidly developing Philip- 2009, this year proved to be SA aking mga Kapamilya, AS we pause to spend this of people caught Address), let us shift from merely pines where every Juan de la Cruz a reversal of that. We earned As we celebrate Christmas special time in the company in practical joke meddling in issues into taking lives a life of dignity complete with a significant gain on the sale of our Meralco invest- every year, it acquires a different meaning for each of loved ones, two Lopez Group values come to situations in ABS- part in resolving them and mak- education, livelihood, healthcare ment, resulting in a record-breaking performance. one of us. For the whole Lopez Group, this means mind. CBN’s newest ing change happen,” he said. and shelter,” he said. We also remained committed to our business excel- serving the Filipinos in more ways and in even better First is social justice. This value enjoins us to do comedy reality show ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez Group chair Manuel M. lence initiatives, maintaining our ICD CG Gold manner; and, most of all, helping our countrymen in our part in making our society recognize and respect “Laugh Out Loud.” Lopez III (EL3), meanwhile, said Lopez (MML) said the President Award and our IMS certification. Thus, the year more direct and meaningful ways. I do not need to list the dignity of every human being. I have no doubt Joining him as cohost that it is “by grace” that it was Aqui- can expect the Group’s full support 2010 is one that we can be grateful for. down all of our projects, but getting more involved in that the generous hearts of Lopez Group members is Queen of Cosplay no who dedicated the 10-year-old and prayers for the success of his In June of this year, I relinquished my chairman- the management of the Lopez Group since becom- will find little trouble finding worthy causes and Alodia Gosiengfiao. ELJCC as they had already post- administration. ship of First Holdings, Lopez Holdings Corpora- ing your chairman in July, I am convinced that the fellows to support. Let this season’s giving reflect The wacky videos poned it twice; the scheduled dates “As Pres. Cory’s leadership was tion (formerly Benpres Holdings Corporation) and vision that the founders of this Group had handed the gratitude we feel for a most rewarding 2010, will be watched by ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, Pres. Aquino and ABS-CBN had coincided with typhoon Rem- an inspiring one, Pres. Noynoy’s is the entire Lopez Group altogether, while handing down to us truly live in all that we do. for the success of many of our endeavors, and the a laugh team com- chairman Eugenio Lopez III beside the ELJCC dedication marker ing and then the impeachment trial one that is truly engaging and em- over the reins to my brother, Manolo, son Piki and It is said that we observe this holiday the longest chance to do better in the coming new year. posed of celebrity of former Pres. Joseph Estrada. powering. We salute the son as we sister Presy. I wish them success in their new roles, with all the preparations and trappings of Christ- Second is unity. Let this value be affirmed as we groups or barkadas, PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aqui- tions Center (ELJCC) in Que- “As one looks back, my father love his mother,” MML said. while reminding them to keep alive the Lopez val- mas. I say, with all our work in the Group, we ob- take a respite from the rigors of the daily grind, who will then pick no III commended ABS-CBN zon City on November 4. (Eugenio Lopez Jr.) had a clear idea ABS-CBN awarded the win- ues that have been passed on from generation to serve the true meaning of Christ’s coming every day spend quality time with family and friends, and the top three re- for its invaluable contributions “PNoy” said the network has on who should dedicate this build- ners of the 2010 Gawad Geny Lo- generation. As chairman emeritus, I am looking of the year as we go about doing our work as they improve ourselves by achieving personal unity in to the nation, not just as a source been a partner in instituting pro- ing, and with Pres. Aquino with us pez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino Awards Turn to page 11 Turn to page 11 Turn to page 11 actions from the Luis and Alodia videos. These will of information and entertain- grams and projects that benefit the now, it seems he has determined and launched its Christmas cam- be subject to text votes in the “Laugh Out Loud” ment for Filipinos here and public with campaigns such as the that now is the time,” he said. paign dubbed “Ngayong Pasko, text promo; the reaction with the most number abroad, but for its efforts in pub- citizen journalism movement Bayan EL3 also said that while Aqui- Magniningning ang Pilipino” on Gain from inspiration of first A shining example of unity amidst of votes will win P10,000. Don’t miss “Laugh Out lic service and citizen empower- Mo, I-Patrol Mo: Ako ang Simula no is in public service by being in the same day, which was also the Loud” Saturdays after “MMK” on ABS-CBN. ment during the blessing of the and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s public office and ABS-CBN is in 82nd birth anniversary of Geny Christmas adversity (Kane Choa) Eugenio Lopez Jr. Communica- Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig. public service by being in business, Lopez Jr. (Kane Choa) WE are all in a Christmas rush, hurrying and perhaps exerting every effort THE year 2010 will go down in our company history as another mile- Kindling the light of unity to make it shine. Then a little voice from our hearts reminds us that Christ- stone year. First Philippine Holdings’ income level alone is at its high- ABS-CBN mas is not all about how we dress up the season, how many material gifts est, not only due to the sale of majority of our Meralco shares but also dedicates its Heartthrobs rock ABS-CBN FilExpo we give or receive, or what kind of merrymaking we host or are a part of. because of the strong contributions of the major operating companies, 2010 Christ- In this Yuletide season, let us remember and relive the first Christ- First Gen and EDC. Even our property subsidiaries, Rockwell Land and mas station PIOLO Pascual, Sam Milby and the world, announced new rates Kapamilyas to subscribe to TFC as Kingdom for the overwhelming mas—simple but joyous; devoid of fanfare but filled with great expectations. Gain from its FPIP, delivered favorably compared to last year. We are also expanding First Philec Solar’s wafer ID, “Ngayong John Lloyd Cruz, dubbed as “The for both existing and new TFC well. response and continued patronage inspiration, be in touch with its uniqueness, listen to what it says and, with its illumination, be slicing business with the completion of its second building to house the additional machines. Pasko, Mag- Heartthrobs,” did not disappoint subscribers in the UK and Europe. “We are very grateful to the of ABS-CBN shows and talents,” led into a place of authentic joy, peace and sharing. It is unfortunate though that as 2010 comes to an end, one of our companies, FPIC, is in crisis niningning Kapamilyas who attended the first For £19 or €25 monthly, subscrib- Filipino community in the United he added. ( Jeffrey Remigio) Make Christmas shine in our hearts and other people’s hearts. Let the Filipino shine for mode. But like all crises we have weathered in the past, I am confident that this too will pass. What is ang Pilipino,” ABS-CBN FilExpo 2010 in Lon- ers can enjoy ABS-CBN shows to Filipinos don with special performances like “Showtime” and “Imortal” and Turn to page 11 Turn to page 11 who bring pride and honor to the country. The to match their good looks and get the latest Philippine news on theme song is sung by Gary Valenciano and Toni charm. “TV Patrol.” Heart- Gonzaga, and features the University of Santo To- Joining the Heartthrobs at Ex- According to ABS-CBN Eu- throbs Piolo mas Singers. “Ngayong Pasko, Magniningning ang Cel London were Gerald Ander- rope and Middle East managing Pascual and 2010 in review Pilipino” was written by Jordan Constantino, with son, Bea Alonzo and Pokwang. director Edgardo Garcia, “through Sam Milby mix it up music by Lloyd Corpuz, arranged and produced by TFC, in its commitment to the price restructuring, we hope to with Gerald Eric Perlas. The 2010 Christmas SID was created by bring the best in Philippine en- provide better service for all our Anderson, ABS-CBN creative communications management tertainment to Kapamilyas all over subscribers and entice our other Bea Alonzo The ‘LopezLink’ year-end report headed by Robert Labayen, Ira Zabat, Johnny de los and Pokwang DECEMBER 2009-JANUARY 2010 Santos, Patrick de Leon with the SID team, Edsel @the MOVIES M. Lopez (MML), Presy L. Psinakis Channel Foundation Inc.’s Lead the First Philec Solar Corp. (FPSC) pez family members including Cedie Misenas, Dang Baldonado and Kathrina Sanchez. L o p e z (PLP) and Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez Change 2010, an evening of discus- invests $100 million to construct Lopez-Vargas and most of the 27 Lo- It is directed by Paolo Ramos. G r o u p III (EL3). The document states that sion for action. She also meets with the biggest solar wafer manufac- pez grandchildren. ‘Sabel’ is Jessy’s big c h a i r - corporate social responsibility (CSR) the Lopez family, the sole Filipino turing plant in Asia, spurred by the “OML @ 80,” a compilation of At the MMFF with Star Cinema man Os- will be an integral part of the business member of the Global Philanthropists global demand for solar-based en- quotes from OML’s speeches, is also break car M. models of the Lopez Group compa- Circle. ergy. released. APRIL Jessy Mendiola’s time to shine has finally come THIS Christmas, cap your fam- Mo (Last Na ‘To!)” directed by L o p e z nies. First Balfour becomes the country’s OML is conferred the Lifetime FEBRUARY as she takes on her first lead role in the ABS- ily’s celebration with a trip to the Wenn Deramas. ( O M L ) first Investors in People (IiP)-certified O M L Achievement Award by the Inter- CBN series “Sabel.” She reprises the role that nearest theater for “RPG Meta- The hit movie franchise start- receives L o p e z construction company. It joins the ros- celebrates national Association of Business launched Snooky Serna as a young actress in noia” and “Ang Tanging Ina Mo ed in 2003 with “Ang Tanging The Out- Memorial ter of 21 IiP-certified Philippine com- his 80th Communicators (IABC) Philippines the 1981 film“Bata Pa Si Sabel.” Mendiola, who (Last Na ‘To!),” the Star Cinema Ina,” followed by “Ang Tanging standing M u s e u m panies, which includes six other Lopez birthday during the 2010 Communication Ex- entries to the 36th Metro Manila Ina N’yong Lahat” in 2008. Filipinos and Li- Group companies. with sev- cellence (CEO Excel) Awards. Also was previously seen in “Kung Tayo’y Magkaka- MARCH layo,” “Your Song Presents: Boystown” and “Your Film Fest. “Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last Na (TOFIL) Award for Business from brary kicks eral ma- awarded were ABS-CBN Foundation Song Presents: Gimik 2010,” now teams up with Five years in the making, “RPG ‘To!)” is topbilled by Ai-Ai delas the Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. off its 50th First Gen jor CSR Inc. (AFI) managing director Gina Lopez in the Corporate Foundation young actors AJ Perez and Jo- Metanoia” is a coproduction with Alas and Eugene Domingo. Ai- and the Philippine Jaycee Senate. anniversary passes the activities, At the Lopez Group annual budget c e l e b r a - recertifi- n o t a b l y category and ABS-CBN president seph Marco. Also part of the and Ambient Media and is the Ai also starred in other related country’s first full-length 3D an- movies like “Ang Tanging Pami- conference, OML urges senior execu- tion with cation au- in Baya- Charo Santos-Concio in the Media series are Rita Avila, Ray- tives to brace for competition against the exhib- dit of its niJuan sa Southville 7 in Calauan, category. mond Bagatsing, Daria imation film. It is also the first to lya: A Marry Go Round” with be presented in stereoscopic 3D. former president Joseph Estrada powerful business groups entering its its Threads: The Museum as Site for the standards Laguna. Lopez Group companies take home Ramirez, Tommy Abuel, Child wonder Zaijian Jaranilla and “Ang Cute ng Ina Mo” with markets. He also revealed a list of goals Weaving of Tales at the Rockwell Tent, by AJA “Undaunted,” a two-part musicale 13 citations at the 45th Anvil Awards Ron Morales and Glydel voices Nico, an 11-year-boy who Makisig Morales. for the medium term, including build- and After the Fact at its premises in Registrars on the story of the Lopez clan and of the Public Relations Society of the Mercado. Catch “Sabel” loves role-playing games. Sucked Aga Muhlach, Eugene Domingo, Meanwhile, Star Cinema also Catch “RPG Metanoia” and ing a corporate house “representative Ortigas. It also puts out a coffee table Ltd. It is written from the viewpoint of OML, Philippines (PRSP), with Energy De- on the Primetime Bida into the world of Metanoia, he Vhong Navarro, Mika dela Cruz, presents what could be the last “Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last Na of the Group’s future and aspirations.” book, “Unfolding Half a Century: The the sev- is staged at the Meralco Theater. Aside velopment Corp. (EDC) grabbing the block of ABS-CBN! transforms into Zero, a vaga- Jairus Aquino and Aaron Junatas installment in the “Ang Tanging ‘To!)” in theaters starting De- The Magna Carta for CSR is signed Lopez Memorial Museum.” enth time First Gen hurdles a Quality from professional actors led by Audie top Bronze Anvil award for its annual (Source: www.abs-cbn- by 20 executives and 16 Lopez fam- Synergos Institute founder and Management System audit in as many Gemora as OML, also part of the cast report “Greenergized.” bond armed with a magic yoyo. also star. Ina” franchise, “Ang Tanging Ina cember 25! Turn to page 12 news.com) Jessy Mendiola ily members including OML, Manuel chair Peggy Dulany joins Knowledge years. are Lopez Group employees and Lo-   Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011

PRchallenge HRcouncil Over the past two years, the creative team has worked to bring his vision of such a Lopez Group people managers book to life. In the course of several research trips to By Ross Hamo Iloilo, the team uncovered converge for HR Summit never-before-published AROUND 170 people man- photographs of the Lo- agers from the Lopez Group pezes’ Iloilo and Negros converged for the HR Summit sugar ventures. The team 2010 held at the SGV Hall of also gathered the latest 1 2 3 the AIM Conference Center images from the Lopezes’ 1 2 on November 26, 2010. “Keep biggest contemporary Up, Move Up, Level Up, HRs!: businesses, such as ABS- Human Capital Management in CBN and First Gen. the Age of Complexities” is the The book that emerged, theme of the annual summit, “Undaunted,” is the 300-page vi- which is now on its ninth year. sual chronicle of one of the Phil- Mercedes Lopez-Vargas, chair of the HR Council, recalled the Oscar M. Lopez Amb. Manuel M. Lopez origins of the creation of the HR OML’s vision comes to life Council to the identified “need for a more organized approach to Lopez values passed open communication to reach the entire Lopez Group workforce” 3 4 4 5 6 by then Lopez Group chairman on in ‘Undaunted’By Raul Rodrigo (now chairman emeritus) Oscar M. Lopez (OML). She described the HR Council as “both a wit- THE genesis of “Undaunted” began ippines’ most remarkable business ness and a supportive enabler of in late 2007, when Oscar M. Lopez clans. the chairman’s intensified efforts (OML) thought of the need for a For nearly 200 years, the Lopez to put in place and strengthen photographic chronicle of his family’s family has played a significant role in Photos: Photos: the conglomerate that he envi- 200-year history. That story had been the story of Philippine development, sions as ‘built to last.’” told before in “Phoenix: The Saga of frequently bringing pioneering tech- Leaders Forum speakers (from rightmost) Piki Lopez of FPHC, Donnie RY In his inspirational message, the Lopez Family” (2000). But there nology to the country. But as remark- Tantoco of Rustan’s and Fred Uytengsu of Alaska receive tokens of ap- A

N R OML challenged the HR prac- was such a wealth of archival photo- able as its successes in politics, business preciation from HR Council chair Cedie Lopez Vargas and Beth Canlas of

AM graphs in the Lopez Museum and also and philanthropy have been since the titioners to become strategic FPHC 5 6 OS business partners of the CEOs in Lopez family hands that OML felt 19th century, the Lopez clan is just as in developing the managerial People in the Organization” by dent for HR of Glaxo Smith the same story could be told in a very notable for its ability to recover from 7 8 9 dramatic fashion, using thousands of severe upheaval. It has survived wars, Winners all: 1. DZMM’s Ted Failon, Peter Musngi, Nannette Quong, Marah Capuyan with talent bench needed. He de- Monette Ituralde-Hamlin of Kline, followed with his take on United Architects Association of the Philippines president Rene Heray; 2. First Gen’s Joan scribed strategic HR manage- TeamAsia. The concurrent ses- “Building HR Credibility.” images. In particular, he wanted to assassination, exile, systematic looting Santiago, Estela de la Paz and Joel Gaborni; 3. IABC directors Claire Papa (leftmost) and Joe ment as “a process of linking sion experiences of the delegates To end the summit, Lopez bring to life the Lopezes of the 19th of its assets, and political vendettas. As Zaldarriaga (rightmost) flank First Holdings Corp Comm’s Jay Lopez, Hazel Velasco and Nicole HR functions with the strategic were processed via the World Group chairman Manuel M. century, his particular specialization OML once said: “The Lopez Group Palanca; 4. First Holdings Business Excellence team’s Rene Mayol, Amy Agaton, Bheng Rubia objectives of the organization to Café by Jun Mayo Jr., VP for HR Lopez refused to compete with and the subject of his own multi-vol- will live on because it believes in cer- and Glenn Perez; 5. ABS-CBN’s Bong Osorio, Monchet Olives and Kane Choa for AFI; 6. IABC improve performance.” of First Philec. payday Friday gimmicks and ume history, “The Lopez Family.” tain basic values and principles that director and Lopez Holdings executive Rosan Cruz with Lopez Memorial Museum and Library’s The Leaders Forum, which Atty. Mariano Paps, HR su- shared briefly how HR is an guide its existence beyond mere bot- Cedie Lopez Vargas and Mary Ann Pernia. tackled the topic “Next Genera- pervisor of EDC Bacman, start- integral part of any company’s 1. Oscar and Connie Lopez tom-line results.” tion Leadership, Reshaping the ed the second plenary session management system. “People 2. Amb. Manuel Lopez and wife Maritess “Undaunted” is a story of a family Business Landscape,” featured with his sharing of “The Bacman are a unique resource…we have 3. Presy Psinakis (rightmost) with carrying on through often turbulent Bienvenido Tantoco III, presi- Story: The Labor-Management to treat them like no other— children Geni and Rogy times, passing down to each genera- dent of Rustan’s Supercenters Council as a tool for lasting In- different and worthy of extraor- 4. Mike and Jay Lopez, Lydia Santos tion its values and its determination to 10 11 12 13 Rich Quill harvest and Margot Fragante make a difference. Inc., and Wilfred Steven Uy- dustrial Peace in the Workplace.” dinary attention,” he said. (With tengsu Jr., president of the Alaska Angelito de Guzman, vice presi- inputs from Rico Belmonte) 5. Raul Rodrigo Milk Corporation. Federico R. 6. Enteng and Cedie Vargas Lopez, chairman and CEO of 7. Art de Guia, Rina Lopez-Bautista for Lopez Group and daughter Margarita First Philippine Holdings Cor- Mesala releases partial 8. Albertito and Emily Lopez IT was a rich harvest for the Lopez Group Skills division courtesy of First Gen Corpo- poration (FPHC), talked about 9. Cary Lopez with Manny and Beth the power of the Lopez Group at the 10th Philippine Quill Awards with six ration for its 2009 annual report (“More with 2H 2010 dividends Canlas Excellence awards and eight Merit awards, Less”) and of Energy Development Corpo- history in shaping the values and 10. Beaver Lopez plus the top award in the Communication ration for its 2009 annual and sustainabil- likewise, the power of values in THE board of trustees of the For dividends credited to 11. Nonoy and Irene Ibañez Management division copped by ABS-CBN ity report (“Sustain via Renew”), its services shaping the Group’s history. Meralco Employees Savings savings deposits and withdrawn 12. Giles Puno and wife Patricia Corporation for “DZMM Kapamilya, Show- video and its corporate video. In the afternoon, Concur- & Loan Association Inc. (Me- from BDO and BPI ATMs, 13. Tong Padilla and architect Larry er Na!” Rounding out the Lopez Group winners rent Session A, moderated by sala) announced the declara- the member is advised to sub- Altman 14 15 16 17 18 The Philippine Quill Awards handed out were the following Merit awardees: ABS- Loi Martinez of Bayan, tackled tion of a cash dividend for the mit or fax the accomplished 14. Benjamin Liboro, Raffy Alunan by the International Association of Business CBN 2009 annual report and “Bro, Ikaw ang “Pulse of the Workforce Study period July 1, 2010 to October withdrawal slip to Mesala; the and Lyn Liboro Communicators-Philippine chapter is an an- Star ng Pasko” integrated campaign by ABS- 2009,” with a discussion on talent 31, 2010 equivalent to 6.45% of amount to be withdrawn will 15. Amie Amado and Marvi Marcelino nual recognition of the exemplars of commu- CBN; 2009 annual report (“New Begin- management by Yvette Wells of capital contribution as of Octo- then be credited to his or her 16. Pinky Diokno and Dory Tirona nication management, communication skills nings”) and Lopez Group’s Journey to Busi- Development Dimensions Inter- ber 31, 2010. bank account. 17. Danny Gozo and communication creatives in the last year. ness Excellence by First Philippine Holdings national. Concurrent Session B, The cash dividends and divi- Meanwhile, over-the-coun- 18. Justice Artemio Panganiban and “DZMM Kapamilya, Shower Na!” was Corporation; “Making a Difference” feature moderated by Bernard Pating of dend statements were released ter withdrawals amounting to Pearl Catahan 19. Paul Aquino and Boo Chanco among 12 Excellence awardees in its division in the 2009 annual report by First Gen; Lo- Energy Development Corpora- starting November 26, 2010. P100,000 and below shall be sero a that competed for the top prize. Among the pez Memorial Museum 50th Anniversary tion, covered strategic planning According to general manager paid in cash while withdrawals 20. Ricky Yatco, Oscar Hilado, Lito v contenders were “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo: Ako Celebration and the book “Unfolding: Half a through Dean Jesus Gallegos, Alfredo Ramos, all dividends, amounting to over P100,000 Banaag and Hector Dimacali 21. Nena Wieneke, Evie Concepcion,

ang Simula,” another Excellence awardee for Century” by Lopez Memorial Museum and Asian Institute of Management regardless of amount, will be shall be paid in check. ndy Na Tessa Prieto-Valdes, Joy Balmaceno a

ABS-CBN. Library; and Cleaning Estero de Paco by professor of management. Con- credited to the members’ savings These measures have been M (partly hidden), Cha Lopez, Corie The other four Excellence awards of the ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (Carla Paras- current Session C, moderated deposit except for those with au- put in place to minimize queu- Miguel, Cay Marbella and Hazel Lopez Group were in the Communication Sison) by Kara Gandionco of FPHC, thority to credit dividend to bank ing of withdrawal transactions 19 20 21

Velasco Photos: was about “Managing Difficult account or ACDBA. at the banks, Ramos said.   Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011

L-R: Jacko Let’s make Zialcita, Belen Nones, Ina Jacinto and Lisa Gomez; merry! (Below) GATHER your fam- Zialcita and Nones ily, balikbayan guests with the mainte- nance staff—the and barkada and let them “elves” who enjoy Christmas the way decorated the Manila’s fashionable mall does it! mall What’s Christmas without the timeless carols and homegrown Pinoy classics we all love? Hear them rendered by top-notch choirs in “Musical Christmas” on three weekends this month! constantly checking on busted bulbs, chipped tiles—every little detail you could think of. Every single day, there are people roving and monitoring and if there’s anything out of place, it’s im- mediately rectified.” Clockwise from top: Snowmen find a home in “This year was very good in terms the mall’s South Court; A sampling of the mall’s of sales, revenue and traffic, more than celebrated décor; The animated pandas in the mall’s Meet the we’ve expected. So we’re quite happy, Archaeology wing; The Mercedes-Benz SUV to be ‘Musical Christmas’ @ North given away in January; The tigers of Power Plant and we’re hoping to end 2010 exceed- Court, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Mall’s Christmas; and the Plaza Garden’s giant ing our targets. So far, it looks like we December Christmas tree in its lighted splendor are,” sums up Pineda. “We’re hoping 4 : Children’s Joy that whatever good numbers and good Christmas décor team once upon a time; we’ve had climbing which the celebration of the season is extension—for those who want to take reception we got this year, we’ll be able 5 : Angono Chamber Orchestra A POWER... IT’S not accidental, it’s by design. Meet the people responsible for the singular Power 11 : Burning Bush Choir from page 1 Santas on our columns.” anchored. It’s a Power Plant Christ- their shopping experience literally a step to sustain or even improve next year.” “There was a Christmas that we mas the way loyal shoppers, clients and further. Night owls will relish the escape In fact, the VP reports, the mall is Plant Mall shopping experience. (tentative) Jacko Zialcita, Rockwell Land assistant vice president for design and planning, 12 : Angono Chamber Orchestra fairy lights hugging strings upon strings did toys, but now it’s basically very habitués know and love it. from the diurnal crowds and filling up 100% occupied for the first time since of verdant garlands. Meanwhile, at the traditional, very classic. Actually, every Topping the list of the mall’s staple their Christmas list until midnight, long it opened its doors 10 years ago. This oversees the upkeep of the open areas of Rockwell Center, Rockwell Business Center 18 : Children’s Joy and The Grove. He belongs to a team of four tasked to work on the theme of the 19 : Joyful Noyze taxi stand, mall personnel hand out year it’s traditional since that’s also the offerings is the Christmas Raffle. after the mall has closed. December, a handful of new exciting Santa’s Wishing candy canes to the people in the queue. image of the mall,” Pineda adds. From November 30, 2010 to January “Most items in the bazaar are things stores will be opening in time for the seasons for the Center. He also coordinates the landscape architecture design of all the Station @ North All these bespeak only one thing— Aside from the big bosses, the en- 30, 2011, shoppers who make a P2,000 you can’t find in the mall as some of full-on Christmas rush, including the new Rockwell projects. Zialcita, an alumnus of the University of the Philippines (UP), Court it’s Christmas at Power Plant Mall! gineering, operations and maintenance single-receipt purchase in any Power the sellers are homegrown entrepre- country’s biggest Muji outlet at 600 was in private practice before joining Rockwell. For the Power Plant Mall team led by staff also worked their magic, putting Plant Mall store or a P3,000 receipt neurs who come up with their little sq.m., Rolex, Payless Shoe Source, As assistant vice president for mall operations, Belen Nones’s goal is to “achieve Santa makes customer delight based on experience economics.” She works her magic behind the a pit stop at vice president/general manager Malou together the ideas and concept of the from Rustan’s Supermarket will be things. So for variety, there’s shopping Digital Zoom, the mall’s first all-cam- Pineda, Christmas comes in June or July. team. “Whatever is in the mall is done entitled to one raffle coupon. On the in the mall and there’s shopping in the era store, and Barcino. scenes, taking care of the little details that make a difference in clients’ shopping ex- Power Plant perience, including the mall’s decor and ambient music, air conditioning, parking and Mall this De- By then, they are already immersed in in-house by our people, from the lights grand draw on January 31, 2011, one bazaar, and this only happens on week- “This was the year that we actually reds and greens, things shiny and sparkly, to the Christmas trees to the décor,” lucky mall patron will drive off in a ends,” Pineda notes. stopped leasing. There’s a tenant in al- shuttle service. Nones is an alumna of St. Scholastica’s College in Manila and was cember! Kids, affiliated with the Panlilio Group of companies for almost a decade before joining prepare your and all the other accoutrements of this shares Nones. brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLK 220 Shoppers who want to lessen their most every nook and cranny, so that’s most joyous of seasons even as most of Traditions CDI compact crossover SUV. stress levels by leaving their cars at home the big challenge for us, we’ve run out Rockwell. Christmas lists Ina Jacinto oversees all of the team’s marketing efforts activities, from creatives and and head to Santa’s Wishing Sta- us are preoccupied with shopping for According to Pineda, Power Plant For foodies and those on a quest for will also be pleased to know that the mall of space,” Pineda reveals. an umbrella for the rainy months. They hews to tradition because shoppers edible presents, the upcoming editions has beefed up its fleet of shuttles. “The For Manila’s shopaholics, Pineda communications to events and everything else in between. She is mainly responsible tion on December 3-5, 10-12 and for retail marketing’s all-important Bs—branding and budgets. Ina was involved with 17-23, 2010. Head to the computer conduct research, bounce ideas off each see it as a family mall where they also of Baker’s Dozen on all weekends of Christmas season is going to be crazy for promises more exciting changes especially other, play around with forms and shapes, come to be entertained, to relax and December will gather 17 of the best sure so we want to cut down the waiting in the first and second quarters of 2011. Rockwell even before assuming her current position, working with the sales and mar- stations at the North Court, type in keting team for three years before taking on the challenge of Power Plant Mall. She your info—and the gifts you want, do mockups, prepare a budget and place watch a movie with their kids. non-commercialized, home-based virtu- time for the taxi,” adds Pineda. “There are a lot of exciting concepts their orders. By October, the décor arrive “They like it because they feel safe and osos of batter at the Concourse Level of 2011 that’s coming to the country, exciting graduated magna cum laude from UP with a degree in broadcast communications. of course—press send and wait for Lisa Gomez is one of retail marketing’s assistant managers and currently oversees Santa to answer. What’s more, the and is assembled not just for the mall but secure and because it feels like home,” the the mall. Now on its fourth year, Baker’s As Power Plant Mall struts its stuff concepts still lined up wanting to come for the whole of Rockwell Center. VP observes. “And when you say ‘home,’ Dozen is “one of the best venues to get in its final salvo for 2010, the team can into the mall,” she stresses. all the event’s team’s assignments. She is responsible for the planning and execution jolly man in red himself will be of all marketing events, promotions and branding activities. Lisa is an alumna of As- present from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. every “The theme is worked on by a group there are certain traditions you expect Christmas treats and gifts for corporate pat itself on its collective back for a In the meantime, the VP and her that includes our boss, Mr. [Nestor] that we do year on year. There’s just a giveaways, such as the best cheesecake year that—thanks to their dedication team want to more Lopez Group em- sumption College San Lorenzo with a degree in mass communication (cum laude) Saturday and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and has been with Rockwell since 2008. (Paolo Soriano) on Sundays! Padilla, designer Jaime Santiago and change in the content, for example the or the best ensaimada,” affirms market- and attention to detail—exceeded even ployees and their families to enjoy the Bringing senior manager for retail operations performers in our musical programs.” ing associate Paolo Soriano. their expectations. Power Plant Mall shopping experi- back Belen Nones,” says Rockwell Land Thus, for the past several years, The Moonlit Bazaar at the Rockwell “We pride ourselves on being that ence, Christmas or not. ‘Rent’ assistant vice president Jacko Zial- the Power Plant’s Christmas has been Tent on December 10-12 and Decem- mall that gives the customer elevated “You may be surprised because SPOTLIGHT Also this cita. “We had hanging Christmas trees known for a handful of mainstays on ber 17-19 opens up an alternative—or experience,” Jacinto avers. “We’re there’s just so much more you can White Cross kids’ day out at Rockwell! December, expect compared to your first visit. Every time you come, expect to see Power Plant Cinema is celebrating TIMELINE SMILES radiated from the faces of Rockwell came back for the bless- of children from the marginalized victims of rape or incest since 1937. something new and something excit- its 10th anniversary by bringing almost 50 kids from White Cross ing and took the White Cross kids sector, unwed mothers, physically The Children’s Home is located on 1995 ing,” Pineda says. back the award-winning Broad- Power Plant Mall, a “super- non-mainstream and unique Children’s Home as Rockwell employ- to The Grove Community Center incapacitated parents, prisoners and Santolan Road, San Juan. “We have a lot of exciting events way musical “Rent” to Manila. The Rockwell Land Corp. is block development” designed fashion concepts ees treated the kids to fun and games in Ortigas on November 13. Each and programs for next year,” states musical will be staged by 9Works formed to develop the by international boutique 2008 at The Grove Community Center. White Cross child was assigned to an Jacinto. “For the people who haven’t Theatricals, through special ar- 15.5-hectare area occupied firm Design International. R3 is developed into the new As part of Rockwell’s yearly pledge employee for the day as they bonded visited in a long time, they should defi- rangement with Music Theatre by the plant into a mixed-use It has a gross leasable area Youth Zone with Hands on Manila Servathon, its while watching a magic show, ven- nitely come and they’ll be pleasantly International and will be directed development that includes of 41,000 square meters 2010 first project for White Cross was to triloquist and balloon twisting. To surprised because we have so many by Robbie Guevara. a mall as centerpiece, plus occupied by movie theaters, 2006 3D engage the Rockwell employees to cap off the event, the kids received 1950 plans, so much in store for them. “Rent” will be staged for a sports clubs, high-rise entertainment and recreation Manila’s best home-based technology plant grass on what used to be the gifts from their Rockwell ates and Soriano invites shoppers to discov- limited run of eight performances The 130-megawatt Rockwell condominiums, offices and areas and several floors of sell their goodies in Baker’s is introduced kids’ playground on September 18. kuyas. er for themselves what keeps the mall’s at Power Plant Cinema 2 from Thermal Plant, named for a school fashion brands from A (Anne Dozen, a weekend activity to Power Seeing the kids sparked the interest Vicky Riosa, Rockwell manager 1998 loyal patrons coming back. “Also, see December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 at 8 p.m. Meralco’s first president, Klein) to Z (Zara) held regularly at the mall’s Plant Cin- of Rockwell’s president Nestor Pa- for corporate social responsibility, what the Power Plant Christmas tra- and December 10, 11 and 12 at 4 James Chapman Rockwell, Construction work on 2004 Concourse Level ema. Two dilla to go the extra mile by recreat- shared, “Most of the time, we feel ditions are like,” he adds. p.m. Get your tickets now at the starts operatingr Rockwell Center begins The Independent Lifestyles 2007 cinemas are ing the playground. He challenged happy when we take but true happi- “You and your family will have a Power Plant Cinema ticket booth. 1994 2000 wing (R2) is introduced to the The Independent Lifestyles converted into fully equipped the employees to make the garden ness is when you enjoy giving.” very pleasant Christmas experience Call 898-1440 or 898 1441. The thermal plant is decom- The Rockwell Thermal Power market. It becomes the hub of wing is redeveloped as 3D theaters, making use of come alive by donating outdoor toys White Cross Children’s Home in Power Plant. We will make sure of Merry Christmas! missioned Plant building becomes upcoming retailers Archaeology, the home of Active 3D technology for the children. has become the temporary haven that,” Nones concludes. 10 11 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 CSRACTIVITIES Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 LOPEZ VALUES in action KBPIP to improve water Lopez Credo card Presy L. Psinakis: Taking a stand now in plastic version Presentacion Lopez Psinakis, the only whether it’s re-lating to people or THE Lo- quality of Paco ‘estero’ daughter of Lopez Group founder Eugenio managing a business—I learned from pez Credo H. Lopez Sr., is a staunch nationalist who my Tatay: the pioneering spirit, na- is now fought the Marcos regime alongside other tionalism, how to be fair and to stand in plastic AFTER the relocation, dredg- Lopez family members and her husband up for what you believe to be true and A T M ing and riprapping work done Steve Psinakis. She serves as president of good,” she says. format to in Estero de Paco, ABS-CBN Griffin Sierra Travel Inc., a company she Despite being the only girl in Eu- make it Foundation Inc.’s Kapit Bisig cofounded in 1967 and recently assumed genio H. Lopez Sr. and Pacita Moreno easier for employees to remember Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) is the chairmanship of Lopez Inc. Lopez’s brood of five, Psinakis was the seven Lopez values. focusing on improving the wa- “YOU have to stand up for it,” says generally acknowledged to possess the The Credo is a statement -of pur The ABS-CBN president (left) leads a discussion on the lessons of the story ter quality in the estero. Presentacion L. Psinakis emphatically. temperament and strong will inherent pose that puts all the Lopez Group AFI managing director “If you want to be one of the good in her father. She recalls a time, nearly L-R: The Lopezes during an ocean cruise, around 1950; and the Psinakis family in businesses in the service of the Filipino. and concurrent Pasig River ones, you have to stand up for it.” 40 years ago, when it led to one of the Through DZMM’s TLC clinic San Francisco, 1978 It articulates seven Lopez values to be Rehabilitation Commission And what is “it”? The ideals she rockiest moments in their relationship. practiced by employees Group-wide in Belief in Filipino skill and classroom on wheels chair Gina Lopez said the believes in. At a young age, Psinakis Despite this, Psinakis moved to elder brother, Eugenio “Geny” Lopez their everyday life. These values, which game plan is to significantly recognized the ideals that her father “Steve [Psinakis] worked with my Greece in 1969 with Steve where they Jr.—who was then running ABS- can be traced back to Group founder improve the target esteros in stood for and credits her strong will father; he was a mechanical engineer got married without her family’s bless- CBN—was imprisoned, with Eugenio Eugenio Lopez Sr., are a pioneering ABS-CBN prexy reads three aspects. and compassion to him. and one of the pioneers of the power ing, causing a rift between her and her Sr. nearly losing everything to the dic- entrepreneurial spirit, business excel- “…I conjecture that 90% “A lot plant. But while both he and my father father; they did not speak for five years. tator in an effort to free his eldest son. lence, unity, nationalism, social justice, to Ondoy victims of dengue cases originate in of the shared the same belief in Filipino skill It’s easy to label the move an act of Psinakis, with her family by her integrity, and employee welfare and dirty estero waters,” Lopez lessons I and ingenuity, our budding relation- rebellion and stubbornness, but more side, fought against the regime. She wellness. WHILE people lined up for free medical checkups, ABS-CBN said. “Ninety-nine percent lear ned ship then wasn’t really something that than anything, it was a clear display of became a staunch advocate of justice Chairman emeritus Oscar M. president Charo Santos-Concio played teacher to 30 children in a of the kids we relocated had Gina Lopez (standing, 4th from right) and partner-agencies tour the garden at the Estero de Paco headwater — my father approved of,” Psinakis says. Psinakis fighting for what she believed and began volunteering for the cause Lopez (OML) is leading the dis- tent beside the classroom on wheels in DZMM’s Teaching Learn- malnutrition; 90% of the in. In this case, it was her love for Steve when martial law started—and con- semination of the Credo to all Group sector-partners for working Using the earnings from its cleanup on the network of ing Caring (TLC) clinic-on-wheels and classroom-on-wheels people had respiratory prob- Griffin-Sierra president Presy Lopez Psinakis at her and how she stood up for it. But the tur- tinues to do so today. With everything employees. He has committed to per- together in rehabilitating the 10.10.10 A Run for the Pasig esteros behind Malacañang. project. lems…. If we clean the estero, recent 75th birthday celebration moil they would soon experience during she went through, Psinakis credits her sonally communicate with employees esteros. River, KBPIP will also begin (Faizza Tanggol) Santos-Concio, together with ABS-CBN Manila Radio divi- we significantly improve martial law began to draw out the same steadfast loyalty to her family and to promote the seven Lopez values. sion head Peter Musngi and DZMM anchors Ted Failon, Ariel health, peace and order, and strength and resolve that her father love for country to her father—who By championing the Credo internally, Ureta and Bernadette Sembrano, were in Angono, Rizal that No- the economy. PCCL joins drive to save Pasig showed throughout the difficult time. throughout it all, displayed his un- OML wishes to put the Group well vember with a group of volunteer doctors and teachers for the first “Once this done, my pro- River Very big impact wavering spirit and resolve to protect on the road to longevity, building on outing of DZMM TLC. jection is that there will be a In a contract signing at the ABS-CBN compound in November, Philippine Collegiate “When martial law started, it had the nation, as he did his own family. its 82 years as a conglomerate in the DZMM TLC aims to promote health and spark the children’s snowball effect,” she added. Champions League (PCCL) chairman Rey a very big impact on me, and I never “My father always used to say, service of the nation. interest in learning in areas devastated by typhoon Ondoy. It is “We will have established a Gamboa pledged to donate a percentage of the thought I could love my country so whatever you do, you have to set an Contact your HR department or template on how to clean the a spin-off of “Kapamilya, Shower Na,” a mobile shower for ty- ticket sales from the upcoming PCCL finals in much,” she shares. For someone who example…whether it’s your employ- the HR Council through Yiessa Bor- esteros. Now the local govern- phoon victims conceptualized by Failon last year. The outpouring December 2010 to AFI’s Pasig River cleanup has lived a very sheltered life, the as- ees or your children,” Psinakis fondly bon at [email protected] support from “Kapamilya, Shower Na” donors paved the way for ment units and the private campaign, KBPIP. Present at the event were sault on the Lopez family during the recalls, and indeed, it’s what she has to avail of your free Lopez Credo card the construction of TLC’s clinic-on-wheels and classroom-on- sector should work together ABS-CBN Manila Radio division and sports Marcos regime was a lot to take. Her set out to do. in the new format! wheels. so we can finish all the other head Peter Musngi (rightmost) and KBPIP senior DZMM has partnered with doctor societies and hospitals for esteros. Four years, that’s the resource mobilization officer Ish Panganiban. the free medical consultations for up to 300 residents per area timeline. The next two years is ABS-CBN Sports is the official media partner CHRISTMAS MESSAGES from the CHIEFS visited, and publishing houses and bookstores for the books and for the Pasig River.” of PCCL, where 250 teams from nine regions storytellers for the classroom-on-wheels. Aside from these activi- Lopez expressed gratitude nationwide are vying to be the Philippines’ top ‘THERE IS SO MUCH... ‘THE TRUE... LOPEZ VALUES... A SHINING... ties, there will also be film showings, talks, and a soup kitchen-style to KBPIP’s LGU- and private collegiate basketball team. (K. Choa) from page 5 from page 5 from page 5 from page 5 feeding program in every TLC outing. forward to seeing the new direction of our should be. By doing so, each one of mind, body and spirit. We are not crucial now is we are taking responsibility for what has happened and will stem, as TLC also went to Marikina City with “TV Patrol” anchor Noli new stewards. us is blessed by the good feeling that machines. Let us take advantage well as remediate any harm to public health, safety and the environment. While de Castro as the storyteller. 5th Educators’ Forum Toward the second half of the year, one of our comes with meaningful and well- of this temporary lull to get ener- no one ever wanted this unfortunate accident to happen, this has yet become Take part in DZMM TLC by donating useable children’s subsidiaries, First Philippine Industrial Corpora- performed work. As your chairman gized and prepare for 2011. another shining example of unity amidst adversity. Shortly after the pipeline leak books, school supplies, toiletries, medicines and educational toys. MMLDC thanks teachers through musical tribute tion, faced another challenge. A challenge I know now, I feel as blessed as each one of Thank you all for the hard work was discovered, we immediately marshaled a crisis team from many parts of the For more info, call Zaldy Naguit at 924-4101 or 924-4122 loc. we will meet and overcome through compassion, you to be sharing this feeling. you’ve put in all year. Together, Group. The team rapidly mobilized efforts for contamination assessment and -re 5674. (Kane Choa) THE fifth Meralco Management To know more about integrity and the professionalism you have come Christmas is the happiest of all the we have prevailed over this year’s mediation, engagement of community and health concerns of West Tower and and Leadership Development MMLDC, call 696-1016, email to expect from a member of the Lopez Group, holidays as its true message of friend- challenges, and together, we look Bangkal residents, as well as legal and public communication issues, among others. Center (MMLDC) Educators’ mmldc.marketing@mmldc. that is and will always be in service to the nation. ship, family and faith come to the fore forward to facing yet another year, It is synergy at its very best coming to the aid of an embattled subsidiary. Forum took a different path this org or visit www.mmldc.org. We take responsibility for our actions and this with this season. I am sure, more than whatever challenges—new or While I expect a tough, uphill battle ahead to regain public trust and confidence year with the staging of an educa- MMLDC is located along will not be an exception to that rule. the parols, lights and Christmas trees; old—it may bring. in this vital piece of infrastructure, we will do the right thing. We will address all tional play entitled “Ang Guro.” Sumulong Highway in Anti- We hope that the issue will be solved im- more than the parties, presentations Sa inyo, ang aming mga tunay the resulting issues with integrity, responsibility and values associated with any More than a thousand edu- polo. (Peng Young) mediately and we reiterate our promise to help and shopping, it is the spirit of fel- na kapamilya, Maligayang Pasko at Lopez Group company. As the dust settles and we move forward, there will surely cators from Pasig, Rizal, Calo- CALENDAR those who have been affected. The safety of the lowship, togetherness and giving that Manigong Bagong Taon. be many hard lessons we must heed and internalize from this crisis. Only in doing ocan, Antipolo, Calabarzon residents and its long-term impact on our en- create that special Christmas spirit PRESY L. PSINAKIS so do we grant ourselves the opportunity to emerge stronger from adversity. and Mimaropa attended the vironment are very much our priorities. that make us look forward to this sea- Chair, Lopez Inc. When I assumed the role of chairman of the First Philippine Holdings Group show at the Meralco Theater. In spite of this, there is so much to be thank- son with excitement and anticipation. in July this year, I shared with you my top two goals: to strengthen the strate- BAYAN Academy offers the MMLDC officials and mem- ful for. We have survived last year’s turbulent I have a solid faith that the miracle of gic positioning of our businesses, and to deepen the synergies among our various following certificate training bers of the board of trustees times. We have become stronger and more fo- Christmas will not fail to touch each GAIN FROM... subsidiaries. For 2011, these two goals will remain a priority. The challenge of Karel Marquez (2nd from left) plays Amelia Relontoc in MMLDC’s courses this month: from page 5 also attended the event. integration continues, more so with EDC recently coming into the fold after 33 tribute to educators December 7-15—Certifi- cused. Amid the preparations for Christmas, one of us this year. “We want to show ap- let us remember the real reason for the cel- From Maritess and my children, God, country and people. Ngay- years as a government-owned corporation, with 2,500 employees, and with its preciation to the teachers and innovative approach to learning and tribulations not only of the cate Course on Commercial EDC’s PGS-Leyte, Bacman win GKK award Cooking ebration, the birth of Jesus Christ. This season, our fervent prayers and sincere ong Pasko, magniningning ang plants operating in various areas all over Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Yet I their personal and professional and advocates the advancement teachers but also of the stu- Energy Development Corporation’s Power Generation Sector in Leyte December 9-10—8 Rs of let us be grateful to Him—for what we have, wishes to you and yours for a happy Pilipino. am confident that with everyone’s commitment, coupled with a powerful Lopez sacrifices and, at the same time, of the profession. Singer Karel dents themselves, who, through (PGS-Leyte) and Bacman Geothermal Production Field (BGPF) bagged Effective Human Resource and share them with our kapamilyas. Christmas and a new year of better Maligayang Pasko at masaga- legacy and shared values, these goals will be achievable in due course. the prestigious Labor Secretary Award and the Institutional Award, re- provide quality entertainment Marquez played Amelia Relon- the guidance of their teacher, Management Connie and I wish you all a very merry health, good cheer and more bless- nang Bagong Taon, mga kapami- I thank all of you, our Kapamilya, for your contributions and continued spectively, in the 7th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) awarding value for them,” said Vivien toc, the beacon of hope and in- overcame their problems. For rates, call Carol Arcaya Christmas and a blessed New Year! ings. lya! dedication to making 2010 another milestone year for the Lopez Group. I ceremony. The GKK is a component of the Zero Accident program of the Arnobit, MMLDC director for spiration to five of her students, After the play, the teachers at 426-3140 or 928-5576. OSCAR M. LOPEZ MANUEL M. LOPEZ EUGENIO L. LOPEZ III wish you all a Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New Year ahead! Occupational Safety and Health Center of the Department of Labor and academic services. now all grown up and wanting were given tokens of apprecia- Bayan Academy reserves the Chairman emeritus, Lopez Group of Chairman, Lopez Group of Chairman, ABS-CBN Corporation FEDERICO R. LOPEZ Employment. Photo shows PGS Leyte administrative manager Angie Written and directed by to thank her for her good deeds. tion by the performers and the right to change course dates. Companies Companies Chairman, First Philippine Holdings Group Dimzon and BGPF’s Ross Nayve receiving the trophy. (Toni Nieva) Paul Ballano, the play takes an “Ang Guro” also shows the trials MMLDC staff. 12 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 13 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011

ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA AEI specialist receives Those who cannot remember the past are ‘Extensions,’ The soil in the exhibit area was excavated from members and con- condemned to repeat it. —George Santayana KCh leads run Pasay, the museum’s original site before it was torn venors Gang Badoy, ‘Loob at down and moved to its present site in 1985. Mon Guinto, Ger- December 29, 1973 award for scientific paper Since architectural records of the Pasay museum hard Bandiola and Labas’ open Pressured by the continuing incarcera- DR. Harvey Uy, Asian Eye Dr. Uy received the Presi- second laser lens fragmenta- were lost, Plataporma cleared an area which ap- Tammy David share tion of his son Geny, Lopez Group Institute’s uveitis and retina dential Award for his paper tion, softens the cataract and for education at Lopez proximates the interior floor area of the old build- output from their founder Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. signs and vitreous disease special- entitled “Choice of Fragmen- makes it easier, faster and safer ing. The mapping exercise tries to evaluate people’s jail visits which a stock purchase agreement between ist, received the highest award tation Algorithm Impacts the to remove. Museum familiarity with Lopez Museum. Plataporma have consisted of Benpres and Meralco Foundation. from the American Academy Reduction in Cumulative Dis- The femtosecond laser also LOPEZ Museum turns started by asking people how to get to the museum, workshops in cre- of Ophthalmology (AAO) for sipated Energy during Cataract has other capabilities for cata- on, tunes in and rocks conducting several interviews within a one-kilome- ative writing, music his scientific paper presented Surgery,” presented to over ract surgeries; another promis- out as street art takes ter area of its past, present and future sites. and photography. Their work is shown alongside during the AAO annual meet- 23,000 eye doctors from around ing feature is the correction of center stage in Extensions, the exhibit that caps archival images on Bilibid and the national justice ing held on October 15 to 22 in the world. preexisting refractive errors, the yearlong commemoration of its jubilee this system as sourced from the Lopez Library archive. Chicago, USA. He discussed the effective- increasing options further for 2010. These are further complemented by the editorial illustrations of Liborio Gatbonton. The AAO, with over 7,000 ness of an advanced cataract cataract patients. Ongoing until April 20, 2011, Extensions is the FPHC-Sumitomo signing of agreement members worldwide, is the surgery technique using fem- “With our results and museum and library’s attempt to take its engage- December 20, 2001 largest national membership tosecond laser. The new tech- experience in femtosecond ments beyond art and venerable culture. association of eye medical doc- nology was originally designed cataract surgery, Asian Eye has First Philippine Holdings tors. for refractive surgery; when established itself as a leader in Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation applied to cataract removal, it ophthalmic technology world- Artist Talk on January 15: and FGHC International Limited sports & wellness makes some of the more dif- wide. We can now deliver bet- A Philippine map based on one of the mu- enter into a shareholders’ agreement. ficult steps of the surgery more ter and safer results for our seum’s oldest objects was rendered by PSP on Maya Muñoz The signing marks the beginning of calendar precise and more dependable. patients,” Dr. Uy said. (Carlo one of the gallery walls; the wall serves as the Maya Muñoz will discuss her works and process in their partnership as shareholders in The technique, called femto- Suzara) ground where the street artists marked various Artist’s Talk to be held on January 15, 2011 at 2-4 DECEMBER First Generation Holdings Corpora- 11: Walk the Talk Bikol artist Maya Muñoz, Rock Ed Philip- landmarks, tagged with stickers, stenciled and pm at the Lopez Memorial Museum. Her four-pan- tion. pines and artists’ collaboratives Pilipinas Street sprayed images which have made PSP literally eled work called Coming It Going and nine drawings January 29, 2001 @ Timberland Plan (PSP) and Plataporma come together in present in these sites. Opposite are various small- called Calendar in the first gallery of the museum, Heights, San the exhibit, whose theme is described by curator sized works: light boxes, paintings and painted which make use of images that imply travels, and the Oscar M. Lopez is named Management Mateo, Rizal, 6:30 am. EDC grabs Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez as a “stretch” for the 50- vinyl toys which serve as further documentation of memories created, transformed and erased by the Man of the year by the Management Participants must register year-old museum, hence its title. PSP’s broadened art practice. journeys, are part of the exhibition Extensions. Association of the Philippines. with their HR departments. In “now/here,” the collective Plataporma Volunteer group Rock Ed has been doing a For inquiries, call Fanny at 631-2417. Lopez Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Contact Benjo Sandoval @ bowling crown produced a series of projects that rethink the geo- prison outreach project called Rock the Rehas for Memorial Museum and Library is located at the Lopez Memorial Museum Library 631-6394 or Darlene Lamis graphic and institutional history of the museum. several years now. In the exhibit, “Loob at Labas,” ground floor of Benpres Building. @ 449-6170 E N E R G Y 11: ING Running 20, Development MML, formerly vice chairman, as- Lopez Holdings unveils its new SEPTEMBER News and current affairs division 3/5/10/20K (Bonifacio C o r p o r a t i on THE LOPEZL INK... (EDC) ruled from page 5 sumes the chairmanship and CEO logo that conveys its vision to be a OML and chief Maria Ressa announces she will Global City). Fee: P500- the third Lopez positions in Benpres Holdings Corp., world-class conglomerate committed EL3 are not renew her contract with ABS-CBN P1,000. Contact: 560-0252 MAY Lifelong Well- while erstwhile First Gen president to investments that improve the lives among the when it ends in January 2011. Her re- or 348-6784 13-15: Silent retreat ness (LLW) The Group’s and CEO Federico R. Lopez (FRL) of Filipinos. top business placement, former North America bu- @ bowling tour- publicly list- assumes OML’s posts in FPHC. AUGUST leaders who reau chief Ging Reyes, arrives to start Makiling. Fee: P4,500. nament with 62 ed companies Meanwhile, the boards of Lopez The Group’s join Pres. the leadership transition soon after. Contact Agnes Garcia @ points. report im- Holdings and FPHC bestow upon publicly list- B e n i g n o NOVEMBER 0917-3696154 31: Landing an Impulse Powering Team EDC, which was captained by Tony Ma- proved rev- OML the title of chairman emeritus ed companies S. Aquino MML is at the Threshold of the basa, were Alex Almendras, RJ Alquiza, Oliver Bayot, Raymundo enues and in- in recognition of his “exemplary and are on track III’s 34- confirmed Clockwise from top: KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista leads the 3k run; KCFI New Year Canalita, Baby Clemente, Jay Eusebio, Nelda Habacon, Tim comes in the unselfish service to the corporation.” for record person business delegation during his as Ambas- (25 Biak na Bato vice chair Gabby Lopez leads the 15k run together with Sports Unlimited’s Dyan Castillejo; STSI GM and Miguel, Manny Parong, Jojo Pelingon, Gerry Placido, Milet Sun, first quarter On June 23, the Securities and operational working visit to the US. MML is part sador Ex- Street, Ayala Heights, QC), KaRUNungan adviser Tony Galvez; Participants of all ages advocate for education through KaRUNun- Rolly Vargas and Jimmy Villaflor. of 2010. Exchange Commission approves the and finan- of the group that welcomes the Presi- traordinary 9 am-12 nn. Contact 0917- gan 2010; the KCFI team and supporters; and Social Welfare Secretary Dinky Soliman shows her support In second place was ABS-CBN with 56 points, followed by Manuel V. Pangilinan is elected change in corporate name of Benpres cial perfor- dent to the TFC studio in California, and Pleni- 8861273 for education and Knowledge Channel. JANUARY Rockwell with 44 points. president and CEO of Meralco, while to Lopez Holdings Corp. mances with from where the “town hall meeting” potentiary 8: Run for Love, Run for The individual winners were Jeff Aguila of First Philippine In- ABOUT 2,000 runners of all teaching more learners through Through this initiative, erstwhile head MML becomes chair- The Lopez Credo is formally revenues and with the chief executive is aired. to Japan af- Life, dustrial Corporation (FPIC), high average male with 190 pinfalls; ages and from various parts of television and technology,” said KCFI aims to help mitigate man in a non-executive capacity. launched on June 25 during the profits, posting strong year-on-year FPSC is inducted into the Pal- ter his ap- 3/5/10K (Filinvest Ethy Tan of FPIC, high average female with 186 pinfalls; Eric San the country ran for Knowledge KCFI president and executive the lack of expert teachers in FPHC, First Gen Corp., EDC, Group’s anniversary celebration at the growth in the first half of 2010. ladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of pointment Corporate City, Alabang). Gabriel of Philec, high series male with 638 pinfalls; and Baby Channel Foundation Inc.’s director Rina Lopez-Bautista. public schools throughout the Benpres and ABS-CBN are among PhilSports Arena. Gina Lopez takes her oath as chair Fame for Executing Strategy, the first by Pres. Aquino in October, while OML Fee: P400-600 9: PSE-Megaworld Bull Clemente of EDC, high series female with 556 pinfalls. Round- (KCFI’s) KaRUNungan 2010 “We believe that the prob- country—one of the major rea- the top scorers in the 2009 corporate JULY of the Pasig River Rehabilitation private company in the Philippines to receives his third honorary PhD, this Run, ing out the list of individual awardees were Jayson Labudahon of on November 28, 2010 at the lems besetting Philippine sons student achievement has governance scorecard organized by the The next Commission, an agency under the receive the recognition. time from Ateneo de Manila University. 3/5/10/16K (BGC). ABS-CBN, high single male with 255 pinfalls; and Mai Moyano Meralco compound in Ortigas. education should not be left continuously remained low. Institute of Corporate Directors. Their leaders of the Department of Environment. OCTOBER ABS-CBN leads the Group’s top Fee: P500. Contact: 0918- Ignacio of Rockwell, high single female with 199 pinfalls. Runners came from as far to government alone—the Data from the Depart- performance puts them among the 30 Lopez Group First Philippine Industrial Corp. OML is performers, its profit level in the first 4674206 29-30: Awakening the A total of 10 teams took part in the contest, which kicked off in as Davao City, and whose ages collective involvement of ment of Education show that companies that scored very high and formally as- (FPIC) attains the Oscar M. Lopez conferred nine months of 2010 more than double Third Eye Workshop September. ranged from four years old all stakeholders is critical to achievement test scores for high at par with international standards. sume their Award for Performance Excellence, a doctor its net income of P1.3 billion in the Congratulations and thanks to all the participants! (Nick Cruz) to 63 years old. Two of its top addressing this growing con- school students have been de- ABS-CBN drops the “Broadcast- new responsi- the highest award within the Lopez same period in 2009. It also garners the (Venue TBA) of huma- finishers were 12 years old and cern. After all, our students clining over the years, and that ing” in its corporate name as a response bilities during Group, during the Business Excellence top prize in the Communication Man- nities de- 20 years old, showing that it’s will be our future leaders, these have been consistently to the changes in the media landscape the Gabi ng Awards’ 2009-2010 cycle. Bayan, EDC, agement division of the 10th Philippine 7-medal haul for chess gree, ho- team never too early to start carrying entrepreneurs, employees and below mastery levels. What brought about by technology, chairman Parangal ser- FPSC, First Sumiden Circuits Inc. and Quill Awards for its “DZMM Kapami- The RP Chess Team recently noris causa, an advocacy—or running for it. consumers. We have a stake in would surprise most people is EL3 announces during vice awards on July 1: MML FPIC also win Lopez Achievement lya, Shower Na!” program. won seven medals in the ASEAN by De La “We are very grateful for the their education, and we need that private schools—not in- the company’s annual as Lopez Group chair, FRL as Awards in various categories. “Undaunted: The Lopez Legacies” au- Primary School Sports Olym- Salle Uni- participation of so many run- to act now,” she added. cluding the elite schools—have stockholders’ meet. FPHC chair and CEO, and According to ABS-CBN Research versity. thored by Raul Rodrigo is launched at piad, considered the SEA Games JUNE for elementary students, in Jakarta, ners from various parts of the KaRUNungan 2010 was been getting lower scores than PLP as Lopez Inc. chair. and Business Analysis’ survey of 959 Some 116,086 runners participate the Rockwell Tent on November 22. Indonesia. The team is composed of country. This run was not about organized to raise funds for public schools, clearly indicat- On June 12, OML At the Group’s midyear respondents, LopezLink is strong in Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig’s Some 2,000 Runners for Knowledge the top 12-and-under players and in- personal records but really KCFI’s Expert Teachers on ing that the need to improve steps down as chairman review, OML and MML in providing updates on the Lopez take part in KCFI’s KaRUNungan 10.10.10 A Run for Pasig River, sur- cludes sons of Lopez Group company about our concern for Philip- Air Project which will produce the country’s basic education and CEO of the major express relief at the rela- Group as well as information about 2010: Run for Knowledge at the Meral- passing the world record of 110,000 employees: Daryl Unix Samantila of pine education. The awareness a an educational show entitled system is not just government’s holding companies on tive peace reigning over the the Lopez family. The print edition co Compound. The proceeds from the set in California in 1988. With the Adamson, son of Dina Samantila of we generated and the funds we “K-Hub.” The show will feature responsibility, but a growing the 82nd anniversary Group businesses and the registers high readership in the past run will be used to develop KCFI’s Ex- success of the fun run, Gina Lopez ABS-CBN, and Rhal Sol Cruz Jr. of raised will surely come a long “virtual expert teachers” who concern of everyone. For more of the Lopez Group. country as a whole. 12 months at 86%. pert Teachers on Air program. says it will now be a yearly event. La Salle, son of Nelia and Rolly Sol way to help Knowledge Chan- will teach English, Science info, contact KCFI at 910-3181 Cruz of Meralco. Photo shows Samantila and Sol Cruz (4th and 5th from left) with coach Erwin Carag, Marie nel Foundation in reaching and and Math on television. to 86. (Charlene Tordesillas) Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! Be a Facebook fan, sign up in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lopezlink/86834229052. Antoinette San Diego and Stephen Pangilinan. (Raul Sol Cruz) 14 15 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011 Sudoku

Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan HAS it really been a year already? It wasn’t too ways with leftovers plus kiddy recipes ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay long ago when we featured ABS-CBN’s “Bro, cucumber slices on the bottom half. tious that the whole family can enjoy? late-coated balls on a baking sheet The minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, column Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko” a year ago on the cover, 2 Top with cooked onion slices. Serves lined with waxed paper. Remove the big list at kahon. then there was Lopez Museum’s 50th anniver- 2. Chocolate peanut butter balls toothpicks and cover each hole with a sary several weeks later, then OML’s very special Dear Rosie of *** 2 cups chocolate or peanut butter chip. Cool bazaars milestone, the May 2010 elections and ABS- ahead. Happy holidays, everyone! smooth the peanut butter balls in the refriger- CBN’s coverage, and now we’ve almost reached ooOoo peanut ator until the chocolate has hardened, PASIG/MANDALUYONG the end of another year again. Without a doubt, How did Rina Lopez Bautista and the others fare in the New York City butter about five minutes. Makes 100 peanut Santa Fashion Bazaar this has been a year of highs, of records and awe- Marathon?—Chinkee 1 cup butter balls. (Source: http://familyfun. Despite injuries that had not fully healed by race day, she finished @ GA Twin Tower 1, some wins, although there were some low points butter or go.com/) here and there. Take a short walk down memory the marathon in 6:27:59. Her son Dan finished in 4:31:07, Bea Lopez Mandaluyong, Dec. 9-22 margarine, *** lane as we revisit all these in our customary year- Puno in 5:24:27 and her husband Eric Puno in 5:24:28. The Manila leg of Christmas Bazaar @ softened You may also enlist the kids’ help in ender on page 5. Knowledge Channel’s KaRUNungan 2010 was also successful, with some Valle Verde 1 Clubhouse, 5 cups con- making some Christmas treats for Operationally, the Lopez Group has plenty of things to be thankful 2,000 runners participating. We have a report on page 13. Dec. 18-19 fectioners’ sugar the older folks. For a child-friendly Mega Xmas Bazaar for, as record revenues have been notched by ABS-CBN in particular. The ooOoo 2 12-oz. packages of chocolate chips version, use orange juice instead of other listed firms are not far behind, turning in their own multiple-digit Has Mr. Manolo Lopez been appointed as ambassador to Japan?— Beef and cheesy mashed potato 4-5 tablespoons of vegetable shortening rum. @ Valle Verde 5, Dec. financial performance as well. The accolades and honors have also poured Miles 1 ½ cups beef kalitiran Chocolate or peanut butter chips 18-19 in, including chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez’s newest honoris causa Yes, he was confirmed on November 17. Please see our story on page MAKATI/TAGUIG ½ cup sliced mushrooms 1. Combine the peanut butter and from Ateneo, chairman Manuel M. Lopez’s appointment as envoy to Ja- 3. Bazaar 2 cups mashed potato butter in a bowl and stir them with a @ Ayala and pan, plus a raft of honors at the IABC Philippine Quill Awards. ooOoo ½ cup grated quick-melting cheese wooden spoon until evenly blended. B&P Food Court @ As we write this there are still a couple of weeks to go before Christ- Is the Muji store in Power Plant Mall open already? If not, when is the  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahr- Add the confectioners’ sugar and stir Informatics Bldg., Ayala Very Easy mas, and we know most of you haven’t started filling your list yet. There exact opening date?—Chiqui Leftover love  Easy enheit. until the mixture has the consistency cor. V.A. Rufino St.,  Medium are some great gift ideas in our Christmas feature this issue, which in- By the time you read this, the biggest Muji store, located at the Power THE holiday season is one filled with 2. In a pan, heat beef. Add mush- of sticky play dough. Dec. 1-31  Hard cludes offerings from ABS-CBN Merchandising, ABS-CBN Founda- Plant Mall of course, should already be open for business. The super people laughter, family and food. After the rooms. 2. Follow the chocolate chips pack- Shop @ The Fort @ Karl tion Inc. and ICanServe Foundation. To get you even more in the mood over at the mall also promised a few other good things happening soon, so shopping, caroling, office parties and 3. Transfer beef and mushrooms to an age directions to melt the chocolate Edwards Bazaar, NBC for the holidays, we paid a visit to Power Plant Mall to check out what let’s watch for it! endless family and friends’ reunions, ovenproof container. Top with mashed chips with the shortening in a mi- Tent, BGC, Dec. 11-23 Answer to they’ve got in store for us. In addition to the kind of Christmas celebra- ooOoo you may find yourself in a dilemma potato. Sprinkle with cheese. crowave. You can also melt them in a Christmas Bazaar November puzzle tion we’ve loved and anticipated every year for the past decade, Power I enjoyed the story on social media in the November issue. Those nifty @ Solution, tips and on what to do with leftovers. Don’t let 4. Bake about 15 minutes or until glass bowl placed on top of a two-quart Glorietta Park Tent, computer program Plant Mall has new stores that will positively take your breath away. But little tools have really changed the communication game, not the least it go to waste. You can either give the cheese melts. Serves 4. saucepan filled with boiling water, stir- Ayala Center, Dec. 11-30 available at www. don’t just take our word for it, gather your friends and family and make for those in PR—and government!—Mutya leftovers to needy people in your area *** ring frequently. If you’re using differ- QC sudoku.com sure you calendar a major shopping trip to Manila’s fashionable mall ooOoo ent types of chocolate, melt them in Updates on the FPIC issue please. Thanks!—Gaz L. or create delicious meals. Here are reci- Kids in the kitchen Bazaar for All Seasons sooner than later! pes from the December 2010-January separate batches. You may use two ta- No-bake rum balls Atty. Jake Almeda Lopez came over last month to personally say The FPIC team is presently in the middle of remediation plans in Brgy. @ UP Diliman, Dec. 2011 issue of ABS-CBN Publishing’s This is a good time to start allowing blespoons of shortening for semisweet 2 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers thank-you for the article published in our November issue (“The old-fash- Bangkal, Makati. It has engaged CH2M Hill to undertake environmen- your kids some stove time, while you 10-11 travel Food magazine. chips, three tablespoons for white 2 tablespoons cocoa powder ioned loyalty of Jake Almeda Lopez”). Even if it carried no byline, Atty. tal cleanup of the area. The company is also cooperating with the proper Grand Bazaar @ Holy GRIFFIN SIERRA have your hands full with the Christ- chocolate. 1 cup powdered sugar Jake said, “Only Boo [Chanco] could have written about all those. Who agencies for the rapid risk assessment of the pipeline system. For a more Mini submarine sandwich mas shopping and decorating. Since 3. While the chocolate melts, roll 1 cup finely chopped walnuts Spirit Drive, Don RECOMMENDS else was there?” He also clarified that his father is Domingo B. Lopez, thorough report, check out our cover story. 2 tbsp butter they’re on vacation, why not have them the peanut butter mixture into one- 3 tbsp dark corn syrup Antonio, Dec. 10-12, an oversight that was definitely not Mr. Chanco’s. We apologize for the prepare something simple yet scrump- 17-23 CHECK out Griffin Sierra’s Indian 1 small white onion, sliced into rings inch balls and set them on a baking 1/4 cup rum Santa’s Gifts Bazaar error. If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about 1 tbsp liquid seasoning sheet lined with wax paper. If the In a bowl, combine crushed vanilla Culinary Delights program, which in- Let us bid the old year farewell and welcome 2011 with our leaders’ anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear 2 hotdog sandwich buns dough is too sticky, add more confec- wafers, cocoa powder and sugar. Stir in @ Quezon City Sports corporates sightseeing tours with vis- good tidings and appreciation for a job well done, on page 5. As OML says Rosie through email [email protected] or lopezlink@gmail. ½ cup lettuce tioners’ sugar and/or wet your hands the chopped walnuts, dark corn syrup Club, E. Rodriguez its to local food markets and cooking in his Christmas message, we have a lot to look forward to in the months com or be a friend or fan on Facebook. 1 cup shredded roast beef with warm water to prevent sticking. and rum. Mix well till all the ingredi- Ave., Dec. 11-12 lessons by the chefs of the hotels that ½ piece cucumber, sliced thinly Put the baking sheet in the freezer ents are blended. Pinch dough to make The Holiday Rush @ you will be staying in. The tour starts in 1. In a pan, melt butter and until the peanut butter balls are solid small lemon-sized balls and roll in Christ the King Church Delhi, where you will be taken through the streets of Khari Baoli, where you area is famous for its kebabs, breads and sauté onion until transparent. enough to pick up with a toothpick, powdered sugar. Store in airtight con- lot, Greenmeadows Stir in liquid seasoning. Remove about five to 10 minutes. tainers. You may also substitute honey Avenue, White Plains, will be introduced to the use of sheets biryani. “Kacche Keeme ke kebabs” (raw Events of vark (edible silver), chutneys, pickles meat of lamb finely ground and then around the world from heat. 4. Insert a toothpick into each or sweetened condensed milk for corn Dec. 11-12, 18-19 and murraba (a local preserve). fried), galauati and kakori kebabs are the Anchorage Interna- 2. Slice bread in half horizon- peanut butter ball, then dip into the syrup. (Source: http://kidszone.sailus- Santa’s Xmas Bazaar The package includes a tour of tra- all-time favorites on the Lucknowi table. tional Film Festival tally. Arrange lettuce, beef and melted chocolate. Set the choco- food.com/) @ La Vista Clubhouse, ditional food stalls. At each stop you From Lucknow, proceed to Agra, the from December 3 to 16, Katipunan Ave., Dec. will unravel the history, traditions and home of the Taj Mahal. Catch the Ka- 2010 features 100 films 11-12 Greenmeadows Bazaar culture behind “house specialties” such lakriti Theatre for the Mohabbat-The from around the globe as Ghantewala, a 200-year-old mithai Taj show, then enjoy an authentic Mu- in various venues around @ Greenmeadows (sweet) shop; Paranthe Wali Gali (street) ghlai dinner hosted by the head chef of the town. Village Clubhouse, Dec. and paranthas (flatbread). The experi- the hotel. Asian Beach Games 18-19 ence will end at Karim’s, a well-known A six-hour drive away from Agra is Jai- on December 8 to 16, at Holiday Madness Save money Christmas pur, also known as the pink city of Rajas- Mughlai eatery in Old Delhi. 2010 in Bali, Indonesia Bazaar @ Cubao Expo, Another place to explore is Lucknow, a than, where you will find Fatehpur Sikri, I know, right? It’s Christmas, why even for a bit of extra cash: clothes and and there to avoid being buried in features 13 sports with Araneta Center, Dec. 2,500-year-old city of magnificent edifices, the deserted red sandstone city that was think of saving? Believe it or not, you shoes, books, old but working cell- one big shopping spree come De- 8,000 competitors from 18-19 gardens, mausoleums, imambaras (tomb of built by Emperor Akbar as his capital. New offering! can spend for gifts, food and parties phones or even a collection of knick- cember. You can start by going to 45 countries. PASAY/PARAÑAQUE/ a Muslim priest) and ruins of what were Southwest of Jaipur is Udaipur, set Gerard Sekoto Youth and other holiday stuff without burn- knacks you’ve outgrown. One man’s clearance and warehouse sales MUNTINLUPA once regal residences. The cuisine of this against the green hills on the banks of A culinary tour of India Festival ing too big a hole in your pocket; or yes, junk is another man’s treasure, as they the day after Christmas! By Carla Ricafort Atienza on December Pagcor Sale! Lake Pichola. On lit- even that S-word: save. Here’s how: always say. Recycle. In other words, @ Open 16, 2010 at the Johan- tle islands in the lake A trip to explore the intricate culinary from seven to 10 days, which translates Plan early. It may be too late for Give only what you can afford. waste nothing. Surely some- Parking Lot, Pagcor nesburg Art Gallery is are pure white marble heritage of India could be a very enrich- to many, many meals, so pick a cuisine this Christmas, but trust us, it’ll work Gift giving isn’t a contest. Just because one will be happy to receive Parañaque, Dec. 1-30 dedicated to the late art- palaces and crowning ing experience. Here are a few sugges- that you enjoy! for next year. Before you go shopping, someone gave you a Nikon doesn’t the flashy boots from Uncle World Bazaar Festival @ ist for which it is named. the ridge in which the tions to guide you when deciding to take Note the accommodations and side scrutinize your budget, list everyone mean you have to top it with a laptop. Boy that you stuffed into the WTC, Dec. 3-16 This event encourages city clusters, along on the tour. excursions included, to be sure that you need to buy a gift for plus the Spread your purchases. When back of your closet on Christmas The Abundant Year young people to explore the shore, is the pal- Decide how involved you want to your time is well spent between lunch amount you’ll spend per person and you’re in panic mode, such as the day last year. If you’re going the recy- own stuff—or who “have everything” Bazaar @ PTTC, Dec. their creativity through ace of the Maharana. be. If you simply want to be exposed to and dinner. stick to a limit. Don’t forget gifts for before Christmas, it becomes all too cling route though, make sure you’re will test your creativity. How about 15-17 art, drama and film. Aside from an exten- the cuisine and not learn how to cook it, For more details regarding the Indian For rates and dates, colleagues, close neighbors, the kids’ easy to grab the nearest thing you can not actually returning a present to its giving them homemade cookies, a Nighshift Bazaar @ sive tour and cruise then choose a tour that is heavier on the Culinary Delights program or any other call Griffin Sierra at teachers, and tips or tokens for the lay your hands on just so you’ll be done original giver! (Not removing the gift framed photo of them that you took Northgate Cyberzone, on Lake Pichola, a market outings, tastings and samplings, travel inquiries, call Griffin Sierra at guards, water delivery guys, the clean- with gift shopping. Sales happen sev- tags will help you keep track of who yourself, a meal at their favorite restau- 898-2451 to 57 or email Filinvest, Dec. 15-17 cooking demonstra- without the cooking lessons. 898-2451 to 57 or email sales@griffin- ing lady and other service providers. eral times a year, so discipline yourself gave what.) rant, herbs from your garden, or a do- Noel Discovery Bazaar [email protected]. tion follows dinner at Choose the country of the cuisine sierra.com.ph and look for Mitzi, Allan, Raise funds. Unforeseen expenses? to pick something up—several small Give handmade or homemade nation in their name to a foundation ph. (C. Atienza) @ WTC, Dec. 18-23 Devra. you like. Culinary tours generally span Leanne or Sho. Raid your closets for stuff you can sell gifts or a major stocking stuffer—here gifts. Folks who prefer buying their they support? 16 Lopezlink Dec. 2010-Jan. 2011

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minimalist black dresses and statement neckpieces. In addition, the special Mad Fantasy Ball story brings together the crème de la crème of the entertainment, fashion and music industries in a celebra- tion of holiday glamour and some of this year’s Celebrity Style awardees, such as Sam Milby, Karylle and they dish on their Christmas memories. Plus, stylish girls reveal Daphne Oseña-Paez, to name a few. “Styling Smart” will help their fashion resolutions, a 21-year-old virgin talks about why readers decipher dress codes—what to wear to each party this she chose to wait, and chunky knits take center stage for the holiday season. The Holiday Issue is also available on the iPad. holidays—all this and more in Chalk! Download it for free by logging on to iTunes and going to the App Store. ‘StarStudio’ comes up with Travel Christmas ideas in ‘Sharon at Home’ Special Sharon Cuneta’s Sharon at Home magazine is filled with tips and Sam Milby shows never-before-seen travel pictures that he him- recipes for such events as a Thanksgiving meal, a traditionalnoche self took, Miss Universe fourth runner-up Maria Venus Raj talks buena and a baker’s afternoon that Sharon herself thought of about her major, major experiences touring the US and Anne with pastry chef Jill Sandique. It features tips in “Easy Ideas,” Curtis talks about the healing power of travel. Stylists to the stars including pointers on “gifts that give,” gearing up for the holiday reveal what Jake Cuenca, Mariel Rodriguez and Yeng Constan- pantry, putting together a deli platter, and preparing decadent tino pack for their trips. Bea Alonzo, Bianca Gonzalez, Arron chocolate recipes. “Celebrations” presents events that readers Villaflor and Pokwang talk about the souvenirs they collect. Fol- can get inspiration from for their own gatherings. In “Sharon low Piolo Pascual and Coco Martin on the international film Chronicles,” peek at the baby shower merienda cena that Sharon festival circuit. Plus, Sarah Geronimo winters in Canada, An- hosted for Judy Ann Santos. gelica Panganiban explores Paris, Enchong Dee travels through Asia, and more! Welcome 2011 with ‘Chalk’! Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- Holiday in style with ‘Metro’ It’s Chalk’s annual list of 50 Hottest Guys, and for 2010, “Agua stores and magazine stands nationwide. Get a free 1 issue for every Metro features a special gatefold cover of StarStudio Celebrity Bendita” star Matteo Guidicelli leads the pack of hotties! Read 12-month subscription (for a total of 13 issues). For inquiries, call Style Icons Lucy Torres-Gomez and Ely Buendia, who talk up on the rest of this year’s hotties, including the Lamar broth- ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at (02) 455-9434 or visit us at http:// about what makes celebrity style. Check out Metro’s take on ers, UE’s James Martinez and Myx VJ Ton Vergel de Dios as abscbnmags.multiply.com. special feature

AS the temperature falls and the race to com- the Philippines’ first 3D-animated feature film, plete one’s Christmas list heats up, shoppers is brought to you by Star Cinema and Ambient Ornament prowl ever more fiercely for goodies that will Media. Watch “RPG Metanoia,” an entry to the hanger, make their loved ones’ eyes light up or will 2010 Metro Manila Film Fest, beginning De- Ball candle holders, P500 elicit a cry of excitement and pleasure. cember 25. Also in 3D! Visit www.therpgmovie. P500 each Here, we rounded up some gift options com for more info. be launched for the Center for International from our old reliables, whether you’re Clockwise from left: Note- Trade Expositions and Missions. Aside from looking for gifts for a friend, a fam- book, P150; Sanso book, candleholders and picture frames made out ily member or your colleagues. P500; Zobel book, P850; of glossy magazines rolled and glued into Take a look and take your pick! Amorsolo drawings, shell-like forms, the line will soon include Santi’s Power Plant Mall offers a superb P750; ‘Unfold- key chains, cell phone charms and ornament gift selection of holiday gift baskets with ing, P2,500 hangers. Watch for them in pop-up BnJ crate, a packed inventory of goods. There’s the stores in malls beginning next year! Bacchus gift basket, P8,647 P5,216 requisite wine bottle and a sponge loaf here and there. But what really sets these baskets Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo apart are the gourmet food items that can be Executive Editor Rosan Cruz used for preparing quick feasts at home: extra Contributing Editors virgin olive oil in artisanal bottles, premium Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) John Rojo (Bayan) dark chocolate for making cups of hot cocoa, Maite Bueno (Meralco) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) and strawberry preserves in hand-painted jars. Collectors and art aficionados will love Lopez Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) Surprise the kiddies with limited-edition Museum’s trove of art books, folios and prints, Ornament in a card, P200 Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) “RPG Metanoia” shirt sets and toys, including a all at affordable prices! Check them out at the Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Benjo Sandoval (Wellness) yoyo like lead character Nico’s, available at toy museum, located at the Benpres Building, Ex- ICanServe Foundation’s ornament-in-a-card Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) stores and department stores. “RPG Metanoia,” change Road, Pasig or contact 635-9545, 631- comes with a decoration that you can hang on Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing 2417, [email protected]. All proceeds the holiday tree, and a brief explanation that will go to the museum’s you have made a donation in honor of LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings conservation projects. the recipient. For a minimum contribu- Corp. PR Group Magnetic The residents of tion of P200 per card, help ICanServe 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City dartboard, Telefax: 633-3520 BayaniJuan sa South- Foundation continue its early breast For feedback, please email rcruz@lopez- P149.75; ville 7 have created cancer detection advocacy and subsidize holdings.ph. Yoyo, a line of bead-in- the patients’ treatment. Call 636-5578 or Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph P49.75 spired products to Picture frame, P450 email [email protected].