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2006 fi nancial performance ng Election! ...p.2 THE May 14 midterm Lopez Group election is not just about TEAM Unity vs. the Gen- uine Opposition, nor even about who the legitimate president of the Philip- pines is. Instead, observ- ers say, our capability to catch up with our neigh- bors in the ASEAN region hinges on how credible the outcome of this elec- tion would be. Botching this one up, pundits agree, would be tantamount to taking a giant step back- wards after wowing our neighbors with our gains in global outsourcing and electronics exports. The Philippines has what it takes to move for- ward, no doubt about it. But fi rst, we must achieve political stability now— Taking microfi nance and before we hold the to the next level...p.8 next presidential election in 2010. This, more or less, is the face of an election as Filipinos know it. Twen- ty-nine cases of “vio- lent deaths” as of March Turn to page 6
Happyappy Mother’s Day! Power Plant fi nds...p.12 2 LOPEZLINK May 2007 LOPEZLINK May 2007 3 2006 fi nancial performance ng Lopez Group companies NLEX expansion boosts Luzon tourism, economic devt. ABS-CBN tunay na nama- Nadagdagan naman ng 10% ang Benpres ay aabot lamang sa 2006 fi nancial results mayagpag sales of goods at services sa P5.6B P2.2B. Nagkaroon din ng foreign WHEN the Manila North Toll- ern Philippines. Hence, the Conventions and Visitors Bu- Kagila-gilalas na 194% ang dahil sa magandang performance ng exchange gains ang Benpres na Total revenues Net income/(loss) ways Corporation (MNTC) launch of the “Rediscover the reaus (CVBs) in tourism-potent inilobo ng net income ng ABS-CBN ABS-CBN Films at ng ABS-CBN P920M dahil sa paglakas ng piso undertook the redevelopment North” campaign. areas. The CVBs will facilitate noong 2006 kumpara sa 2005, patu- Global, kung saan tumaas ng 21% laban sa dolyar noong 2006. 2005 2006 % change 2005 2006 % change of the North Luzon Express- The campaign spearheaded existing tourism ventures and nay na totohanan ang muling pama- ang subscriber base nito year-on- First Gen 6% ang dagdag na ABS-CBN P17.047 B P17.386 B +2 P252 Mn P741 Mn +194 mayagpag ng Kapamilya network. year, dagdag pa ni Navarette. net income way (NLEX), other bigger by the MNTC and the North create inroads for potential proj- Umabot sa P741 million Benpres nakinabang sa mga Umakyat naman ng 20% ang Benpres P17.05 B P17.39 B +2 P732 Mn P4.213 B +476 things were forthcoming. The Philippines Visitors Bureau ects that will be brought to them ang net income ng kumpanya sa ‘extraordinary events’ consolidated revenues ng First Gen First Gen US$828 Mn US$992 Mn +20 US$87 Mn US$92 Mn +6 shortened travel time and safer (NPVB) is set to pave the roads by private sector groups respon- nakaraang taon, mula sa P252M Dahil sa magandang perfor- Corporation (First Gen) sa US$992M and infi nitely smoother travel en route to places that have not sible for high profi le events. noong 2005. Halos napantayan mance ng mga kumpanyang pag- noong 2006 mula US$828M noong FPHC P53.3 B P59.6 B +12 P4.9 B P8.7 B +77 that the new road system made been developed to their full The campaign initially aims nito ang record na P752M profi t aari nito, nagtala ng consolidated 2005. Lumaki ng 6% ang net income Meralco P174.27 B P190.79 B +9.5 (P207 Mn)* P13.88 B +6,805 possible had far-reaching tourism potential. to draw in groups that include level na iniulat noong 2004. revenues na P17.3B ang Benpres sa US$92M mula US$87M. positive effects. It opened the The NPVB, an organiza- major brands, events man- Ang gross revenue ay umabot Holdings Corporation noong 2006, Nabili noong 2006 ng First *Restated, after reversing provisions for probable losses following a favorable decision on its unbundling case fl oodgates of opportunities for tion of companies and organi- agement companies, media sa P17.386 billion dala ng stable 2% na mas mataas kaysa noong Gen ang 112-megawatt Pantaban- airtime revenues at malakas na 2005. Ang net income attributable gan-Masiway hydroelectric power reshaping the economic land- zations that have a stake in the networks, production houses, benta ng services ng network, ayon to the equity holders of the parent plant at tumaas ang dispatch ng nito sa P8.7B noong 2006 mula 10. Nagbigay ng P2 kada share able losses hanggang sa ikatlong scape of northern Philippines. travel and tourism sector, was fi lm outfi ts and organizations kay Miguel Jose Navarette, vice ay umabot sa P4.213B kumpara sa mga gas-fi red power plants nito. sa P4.9B noong 2005, o 77% na na cash dividends ang kumpanya quarter ng 2006, at P5.9B bilang This newfound benefi t established to create tourism to consider and eventually president for fi nance ng ABS-CBN. P732M. Malaking porsiyento ng Umabot ng 81% ang dispatch ng increase. Umabot naman sa P59.6B noong 2006. provision for probable losses sa brought on by the redevelop- campaigns to highlight what transform these key areas as P15.97B o 4% naman ang nabawas magandang resultang ito ay gawa First Gen gas plants kumpara sa ang revenues ng kumpanya mula Meralco humataw din buong 2005. Gayunpaman, dahil ment of the NLEX forms a its members have to offer. venues for events, conven- sa expenses ng kumpanya. ng 79% increase in equity in net 77% noong 2005; ang Pantaban- sa P53.3B noong 2005 bunsod ng Lalo namang humataw ang sa pagkatig ng Korte Suprema sa The Bayan team at the e-Services good part of the basis for the The NPVB’s initial efforts tions, company activities and Philippines conference and exhib- Ayon kay Navarette, tumaas earnings of associates matapos gan-Masiway naman ay nagkaroon initial public offering o IPO noong Meralco na nag-report ng net in- posisyon ng Meralco at ng Energy promotion of tourism in north- include the creation of various shoot locations. (Kit Ventura) ng 3% sa P9.602B ang airtime magtala ng extraordinary gains ng dispatch na 72%, at ang utiliza- Pebrero 2006 ng First Gen na power come na P13.88B noong 2006, Regulatory Commission, hindi na it (l-r): chief executive consultant Tunde Fafunwa, corporate brand Industry leaders revenues ng ABS-CBN sa kabila booked ang First Holdings dahil tion ng bunker-fueled na Bauang generation unit nito, at ang magan- kumpara sa restated net loss na kailangang maglaan pa ng gani- ng seasonal slowdown sa adver- sa IPO ng First Gen, at gayundin plant ay umakyat din sa 8% mula dang ruling ng Supreme Court hing- P207M noong 2005. Nagtala ng tong mga halaga. and communications head John tising spending na nangyayari ang desisyon ng Korte Suprema na 2% lamang noong 2005. gil sa tariff unbundling ng Meralco reversal ng provisions for probable Ang total revenues ay sumipa Rojo, manager Freyja Santos and tuwing fourth quarter ng taon. pumabor sa Meralco. Income ng First Holdings noong Disyembre 2006. losses ang Meralco matapos ang pataas ng 9.5% sa P190.79B mula offi cer Carlos Campos. to be recognized Ang pagtaas na ito ay dala ng con- Kung wala ang mga extraordi- lumundag! Inaprubahan na rin ng board pagpabor dito ng Supreme Court P174.27B. Samantala, ang total tribution mula sa nontraditional nary events na ito para sa FPHC, Samantala, wagi rin ang First ng First Holdings ang pagbigay ukol sa isyu ng unbundling. expenditures ay tumaas ng 8.5% advertising, lalo na ng product ang net income attributable to Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPHC) ng cash dividend na P1 kada share Naglaan ang Meralco ng sa P184.59B mula P170.09B. BIZcalendar in BPO awards intrusions at product placements. equity holders of the parent ng dahil sa paglundag ng net income sa mga stockholders nito sa May P4.62B na provision for prob- (Carla Paras-Sison) 4th Niche Market- BAYAN and other business for the country,” Bayan chief process outsourcing (BPO) executive consultant Tunde ing: Maximizing supporters recently announced Fafunwa said in a speech dur- Opportunities the establishment of the BPO ing the e-Services Philippines Meralco leads Bayan inks pact with Ericsson anew and Challenges of Excellence Awards to recog- conference and exhibition held BAYAN will continue to use Erics- training, testing and commissioning of executive consultant Tunde Fafunwa subscribers and we are confi dent that Marketing to the nize the leaders of the industry in Mandaluyong City. HAPUA forum son’s Ethernet DSL Access (EDA) its EDA solution—as Bayan supports said. we are providing them with the most in the country. The awards also are seen as solution following the renewal of its high broadband subscriber growth in “The reliability of Ericsson’s equip- reliable and future-proof solutions for ‘Retireables’ A collaboration between an encouragement for BPO fi rms MERALCO led the fourth meeting of the frame agreement with the Sweden- the country. The company currently ment and solutions has given us an edge. their needs,” Ericsson Telecommuni- May 9-11, 2007 Bayan, e-Services Philippines, to aspire for “achievements that Heads of ASEAN Power Utilities Authorities based telecommunications equipment serves over 30,000 subscribers using We are currently the only Philippine opera- cations Inc. (Philippines) president Asian Institute of Man- the Department of Trade and would not only contribute to the (HAPUA) working group for distribution provider. the EDA. tor to offer a money-back guarantee to sub- and country manager Rajendra Pan- agement campus, Makati Industry (DTI), the Board of economy, but also encourage the held in Manila from April 25 to 28, 2007. Under the agreement, Ericsson “We’ve experienced phenomenal scribers should they encounter problems grekar said. Investments (BOI) and the Aside from the Philippines, HAPUA City, Philippines overall growth and development will continue to provide its services growth in the number of our DSL sub- with their DSL service,” Fafunwa added. Baya now offers nationwide DSL Business Processing Asso- of the country.” members include Cambodia, Malaysia, to Bayan—including the supply, de- scribers and we expect to double our “We foresee that Bayan will en- service in the Philippines up to speeds Program fee: P25,000 Bayan collaborates with Microsoft for hosting venture ciation of the Philippines, the By highlighting how its Brunei Darussalam, Singapore, Thailand, livery, installation, integration, staff subscriber base in 2007,” Bayan chief joy continued growth in new DSL of 2 Mb/s. (John Rojo) (covers tuition, materi- Bayan recently signed a Service Provider License Agreement (SPLA) with Microsoft Philippines in awards are expected to spot- best practices have helped the Vietnam, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Indonesia, als, lunch, snacks and line with its entry into the hosting business, with the aim of generating new revenue streams through which hosted the last meeting. It seeks to light the world-class quality industry achieve phenomenal server or data center hosting and application hosting. “With SPLA, we will be able to add value to the foster greater cooperation in implementing certifi cates) of Filipino workers and attract levels of success, Bayan seeks services that we offer to our customers and it is also an avenue for expanding the markets we cover, the ASEAN Power Grid Program, optimizing Proposed adjustment to recover generation cost Contact Apple/Yola/ more international outsourcing to motivate other segments of increasing revenue per line and a good way of differentiating our product offerings,” said Chito M. use of energy resources and bringing electric- Raul at 892-4011 loc. fi rms to establish their opera- the economy to develop simi- Franco, Bayan vice president for corporate and business markets. SPLA will enable Bayan to provide ity to more people in the region. MERALCO debunked newspaper lects what it is billed by its power sup- the increase, Meralco in its application and system loss charges, there is a lag 228/526/166 tions in the Philippines. lar systems. a wider range of services such as hosted messaging, hosted line of business applications (LOBs) and other Microsoft solutions that could be delivered over broadband technology. Photo shows Microsoft Fortunato Leynes, Philippines project reports that it is seeking a rate hike pliers which include the National Power before the ERC proposed that “WESM of about fi ve months from the time the Posting a 62% growth from “The ultimate goal is to leader and Meralco vice president for net- rate, saying that what it fi led before the Corp. (NPC), the Wholesale Electricity bills for the affected months be recom- cost is incurred and its recovery from This program is for and Bayan executives during the SPLA contract signing (l-r): Charisse Laus-Pau, Microsoft Philip- work process, said the company fully sup- Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Spot Market (WESM) and the indepen- puted at NPC’s time-of-use (TOU) customers,” Francisco said. marketing managers 2004’s $1.3 billion revenue, make the Philippines a key pines account manager; Chito M. Franco, Bayan VP for corporate and business markets; Rafael Rol- ports regional initiatives such as the HAPUA was merely an adjustment to recover dent power producers (IPPs). rates, similar to the process undertaken “A subsequent fi ling to recover cost and executives bent on the industry “holds a lot of global player,” Fafunwa said. lan, Microsoft Philippines enterprise partner group director; Joevel E. Rivera, Bayan VP for product for exchange of information on policies, generation cost. Revenue neutral by the ERC for the third and fourth in January 2007 was for a generation seizing the opportunities promise and opportunities (J. Rojo) development and management division; and Brigs Merin, Bayan chief information offi cer. (J. Rojo) strategies and best practices among the top Meralco president and chief operat- “This is a cost-recovery mechanism months of WESM commercial opera- charge of P4.6078 per kWh for Febru- and overcoming chal- players in the power industry. ing offi cer Jesus P. Francisco said that and revenue neutral as far as Meralco tions.” ary 2007. This is signifi cantly lower Consumers to benefi t the P1.73/kilowatt-hour (kWh) rate is concerned. We never gain a single Meralco added that it has already than the generation charge applied for lenges in marketing to “In the fi nal analysis, electricity consum- hike mentioned in the papers is the centavo from changes in the cost of paid the NPC, the IPPs and the WESM January 2007 of P6.4221 per kWh to “retireables.” Consisting *Unlimited local calls from: ers will benefi t much from regional coopera- cumulative adjustment under the pro- power supply that is passed on to our for the power they supplied in Novem- recover cost in December 2006,” he of 25% of today’s work- - BayanTel SPAN to any landline tion like this since the power utilities serving posed generation charges for December customers,” Francisco said. ber and December 2006, which the ap- concluded. force, the retireables - Any landline to BayanTel SPAN them are able to provide better quality of 2006 and January 2007. Francisco also said that the increase plications seek to recover. Meralco said the under-recovery - BayanTel SPAN to BayanTel SPAN service,” Leynes said. He added that this refl ects the cost in the generation charge was mainly Monthly fi lings for December 2006 and January 2007 not only have special well-being concerns, but P749 *Free unlimited text messaging from BayanTel SPAN to BayanTel SPAN within Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines of electricity purchased for November due to the high cost of supply from “Since Meralco has to make monthly amounted to over P5 billion. (Joe your locality. No registration required. led discussions on deliverables and ac- and December 2006. Meralco only col- the WESM. To mitigate the impact of fi lings for adjustments in its generation Zaldarriaga) also have liquid assets Monthly fee, tion plans of three priority joint projects on for various needs and VAT inclusive Ang landline na mobile *Handier, with extended reach vs. an ordinary landline or cordless phone distribution system performance, demand investments. *Special phone features: Caller ID, Call Waiting, 3-Way Calling, Call Forwarding, side management, and rural electrifi cation, Speed Dialing and Security PIN. respectively. The learning Priority projects Studies confi rm ABS-CBN’s nationwide leadership methodology consists Available in these units: Updates were also given on seven other THE March 4 to 31, 2007 nationwide (29.7), while the early evening newscast is and “Rated K Handa Na Ba Kayo?” watching ABS-CBN. In terms of prefer- mainly of research-based priority projects: nontechnical losses, tech- Huawei ETS 2556 ZTE X 185 Nokia 2125 Nokia 6235 TV ratings data from AGB-NMR Na- led by “TV Patrol World” (31.7%). The lead- (28.2%), current affairs. ence, the study indicates that the station is presentations, case – 16 bit 128x128 pixels – 65k color screen – 16 bit 128x128 pixels color Fixed wireless phone nical losses, operations and maintenance, tional Urban TV Audience Measurement er in the true story/drama anthology genre is For weekday daytime, “Wowowee” the favorite station nationwide at 62%. As a color screen – Hands-free speakerphone screen – 128x64 dot matrix LCD materials management, asset management, scenarios and workshop. – Hands-free speaker- – 16-cord polyphonic sound engine – 1 MB memory (NUTAM) declared that ABS-CBN is the “Maalaala Mo Kaya” (25.3%), while the (27.3%) leads the noontime/game/vari- primary source of information, ABS-CBN is display phone – Standby time: 312 hours – Hands-free speakerphone cogeneration connect to distribution and cus- There will also be live – Standby time: 24 hours leading TV station nationwide. Registering evening reality class is ruled by “Pinoy Big ety; “Home Boy” (14%), talk. The week- the most sought after nationally (77%), and – Calculator, alarm, game, Talk time: 4 hours – Standby time: 288 hours Talk time: 5 hours tomer relationship management. an overall share of 47% vs. competition’s Brother Season 2” (24 %) and the late night end daytime has “Love Spell” ( 18.2%) its News and Current Affairs Group the most case presentations by in- stopwatch, built-in – Phonebook capacity: 250 Talk time: 3.5 hours – 11 ring tones The forum was cosponsored by the Na- vibrator alert – Integrated fl ashlight, voice dialing, – Phonebook capacity: 500 35%, ABS-CBN is comfortably ahead of news is controlled by “Bandila” (8.1%) leading in the fantasy series, “ASAP ‘07” trusted (66%). dustry practitioners who – Comes with inner battery – Comes with 800 mAh voice commands and recording, – MMS, VGA camera, 24 tional Power Corporation and the National GMA-7 by 12 rating points. Other category leaders are (20.3%) in musical variety and “The The Nielsen TV Diary (March 2007) adapt will impart their chal- er, data cable Li-Ion battery and calculator, calendar, alarm clock polytones, infrared Transmission Corporation, in cooperation The NUTAM confi rmed that 17 pro- “Komiks” (29.9%), fantasy series; Buzz” (17.4%) in show business talk. and PSRC’s Day After Recall (4th quar- charger lenges, strategies and P4,200 VAT inclusive – Comes with 1070 mAh Li-Ion – Comes with 1070 mAh Li-Ion with the Department of Energy and the Na- grams in the top 20 are from ABS-CBN. “John En Shirley” ( 26.9%) and “Goin’ The Nielsen Media Research Nation- ter, 2006) also disclosed that ABS-CBN battery and charger battery and charger P2,800 VAT inclusive tional Electrifi cation Administration. (Maite The evening primetime is dominated by Bulilit” (25.6%), comedy; Sharon wide Media Landscape Study in November leads the way in channel shares across learnings in marketing to P4,600 VAT inclusive P8,600 VAT inclusive Bueno) “Sana Maulit Muli” (36.1%), “Maging Sino (23.1%), talk show; “XXX Exklusi- 2006 confi rmed ABS-CBN’s national all 13 non-metered regional TV areas the identifi ed niches. Now available in these areas: Manila, Marikina, Pasay, North and South Caloocan and soon in Quezon City and Pasig City! Ka Man” (33.87%) and “Maria Flordeluna” bong, Explosibong Expose” (28.8%) leadership with 91% nationwide regularly nationwide. (Amy Mosura) 4 LOPEZLINK May 2007 LOPEZLINK May 2007 5
HR COUNCIL potato Season 2 update MAP contest: What’s couch Be Kim Chiu’s Rockwell gets the message ‘climate change’ in Tagalog? text mate! THE Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) is conduct- ing a contest to come up with the best and catchiest Filipino translation of “climate change.” across with ‘visionary’ approach Each entry must include the best Filipino translation of x x “climate change”; the participant’s understanding of climate treats Bea Bodie Bruce Dionne Gee-Ann Jasmin Kian By Ella Bontuyan and Estela Dasmariñas Land president Nestor Padilla, its of self-made millionaires from another Team that included an HR change in no more than 50 words; and the measurers he/she recom- the Visionary Team is composed Adam Khoo’s book, “Secrets of employee enjoyed a trip to Bang- mends to be taken on it within his/her local community. ONE of the challenges facing an of employees from key business Self-Made Millionaires.” The chal- kok, Thailand. The latest Visionary The entry must also have the participants’ complete name, address, organization is communicating units. The members have to impart lenge of the Visionary Team is for Team that got rewarded for an ex- landline and cell phone numbers and brief personal introduction, plus an Fall in love with Piolo Pascual in the company’s vision, mission and the company’s vision, mission and employees to demonstrate the first ceptional performance was flown to authorization for the free use of the entry in campaigns and communica- values (VMV) to the employees as exemplifying behavior to the rest habit, “exceeding expectations.” New York, USA last year. tion programs of MAP and its partner organizations. ‘Walang Kapalit’ x Piolo Pascual captures our hearts again as he stars a first step towards aligning their of the employees. The Visionary Rewards Rockwell’s Visionary Team is The following cash prizes will be awarded to the best submis- in ABS-CBN’s newest teleserye, “Walang Kapalit.” personal values and goals with the Team, which works with the HR At the end of their term, the an out-of-the-box approach to iden- sions: 1st Prize—P5,000; 2nd Prize—P3,000; 3rd Prize—P2,000. Maricris Mickey Nel Robert Saicy Wendy Zeke FOR someone who has been in show This time, he’s back with his “Milan” partner Clau- company’s. Team, is appointed annually by the Team is rated by Rockwell man- tifying employees with talent and If there are no acceptable entries by the April 20, 2007 deadline, the business for just a year, Kim Chiu has dine Barretto to make us cry, laugh and fall in love— While it is essentially an president and given their “march- agers and executives, and granted potential to assume greater leader- MAP may extend the deadline until June 15, 2007. In this case, the awarding definitely gone a long way! It was despite the odds. In “Walang Kapalit,” Pascual HR endeavor, Rockwell Land ing orders.” study trips overseas if they achieve ship roles, motivating and rewarding of prizes shall be at its June 26, 2007 General Membership Meeting. just a year ago when this simple and Corporation adopted a novel ap- Core values their target. A Visionary Team that exemplary output, promoting esprit plays Noel, a young man who one day finds himself Bruce pumuslit charming Cebuana was hailed as the Entries may be submitted to [email protected] or falling for his stepsister, Melanie (Barretto). Will the proach: it created a Visionary This year, the Visionary Team is included two members of the HR de corps and achieving individual [email protected]. “Pinoy Big Brother” (PBB) Teen Edi- Team. The brainchild of Rockwell tasked with promoting the nine hab- Team was sent to Sydney, Australia; and organizational excellence. two still fight for their love even if the whole world tion Grand Winner. Everything just thinks that their love is wrong? fell into place as she got more than PR CHALLENGE Directed by Wenn Deramas and starring Amy papuntang Slovenia! what she wished for. One year later, Austria, Dina Bonnevie, Edu Manzano, Lloyd Sa- her life has drastically changed as she NARITO ang mga exciting at latest na sa “Slovenian Big Brother” House at na- martino, TJ Trinidad, Candy Pangilinan, Bobby An- joins the ranks of ABS-CBN’s most kaganapan sa loob (at labas) ng Bahay ni gustuhan naman nila ito—kahit hindi sila drews, Jodi Santamaria-Lacson, Nikki Valdez, Deejay Durano, Victor Basa, Edda sought-after young actress today. Make networking work for you Nolan, Joem Bascon, Sam Concepcion and Julia Barretto, “Walang Kapalit” is a Kuya: marunong kumain ng nakakamay. IABC to publish book After “PBB,” Chiu, together with Panalo! Nakaungos ang mga babaeng Pumutok ang kontrobersiya nang, drama you wouldn’t trade anything else for. Join Noel and Melanie in their unique her love team Gerald Anderson, starred By Joy Capps Powell what makes you stand out from the rest. If housemate sa mga kasamahan pagkatapos lingid sa kaalaman ni Bruce, nagbitaw ng journey through life—and find yourself falling in love in the process as well! in the Star Cinema youth flick “First speaking off the cuff isn’t your strong suit, ma-evict si Zeke, ang online gaming ad- racist remarks ang Slovenian housemates of RP CEOs speeches DID you know that every person you consider practicing what you’ll say as you Day High.” The tandem was eventually dict na tubong Australia at si Kian, ang na sina Pero at Miha. Sila ay pinatawan Love triangle sa ‘Sineserye offered a teleserye, which made a lot of THOSE who are looking for a change encounter has at least 250 people in his network with others. half-Iranian athlete at restaurant owner. ng automatic nomination. Agad namang CEO EXCEL Awardees were in- audience glued to Primetime Bida. from the oft-quoted Greek or Roman or her personal network? Imagine the pos- Volunteer. Volunteer work can create Presents: Hiram na Mukha’ Samantala, still standing pa rin si Gee-Ann na-evict si Pero dahil sa umano’y biro pa vited to share the speeches that helped “Sana Maulit Muli” has ended orators, American Civil War personali- sibilities if you were connected to a small lifelong relationships and provide phenom- Si Clarissa (Heart Evangelista) ay babaeng mukhang unggoy sa kabila ng kanyang patung-patong na nito tungkol kay Slovenian Big Brother. them win over their listeners’ hearts but Chiu’s fans can still watch her ties statesmen and presidents, and global percentage of those individuals. Multiply enal resources throughout your career. na nagtatrabaho sa perya. Pinagmamalupitan si Clarissa doon, nominations dahil lagi itong nangunguna Humingi rin ng paumanhin ang huli dahil and minds. Their effective use of com- regularly in “Aalog-Alog.” After corporation leaders will surely find the that by the number of friends you have, Networking resources. Tap into the kaya naisipan nitong tumakas. Pero muntik na siyang ma- sa botohan. Hanggang kailan kaya magig- sa ginawa ng Slovenian housemates. munication in achieving business results the success of her first teleserye with International Association of Business and you’ve expanded your networking op- network of your current friends and col- sagasaan nina Hugo (TJ Trinidad), isang plastic at cosmetic ing ligtas si Gee-Ann? Samantala, si “Mr. Perfect” Nel ang made the awardees role models not only Anderson, a follow-up is definitely on Communicators (IABC) Philippines’ lat- portunities exponentially. leagues. Tell them you’re trying to build surgeon, at ang kanyang asawang si Alicia (si Evangelista Cultural exchange. Sa unang pagka- naging ka-bonding ni Tina Semolic, 22, sa for other senior executives but also for the drawing board and Star Cinema is est project useful. The most successful networkers will your network and wonder if they can intro- ulit). kataon, nagkaroon ng “Big Brother” Swap loob ng limang araw na pamamalagi nito younger managers and even students of not passing up the chance. The IABC plans to publish a collection tell you that networking is a lifestyle. It is duce you to people you should get to know. Nang mamatay si Alicia, naisipan ni Hugo na gamitin ang sa pagitan ng dalawang “Big Brother” sa “Pinoy Big Brother” House. management, the IABC noted. Chiu has also numerous endorse- of executive speeches by Filipino CEOs or about building long-term connections that Also, there are many online social mukha nito para modelo sa operasyong gagawin niya kay houses kung saan ang napiling housemate Not the best time for Wendy. Isang The IABC Board intends to bring the ments to her name, making her a Philippine-based CEOs or top executives produce win-win relationships. The best networks available today. From Linke- Clarissa. Pero mapigilan kaya ni Hugo na mahulog ang loob sa babaeng nagdadala ay papasok sa counterpart house sa ibang major violation sa kanyang lapel mic ang book to the world IABC Annual Confer- model of the youth. At 17, she is within the year. The organization believes way to create win-win relationships is to dIn to Xing, you can become connected ngayon ng mukha ng kanyang asawa? At ano ang mangyayari sa relasyon nina bansa kapalit ng isang housemate mula rin nagawa ni Wendy habang kausap nito si ence to be held in New Orleans in June truly blessed. She knows that the best it will be a useful reference material espe- find ways to help someone in your network to thousands of people around the globe Clarissa at Mendez (Geoff Eigenmann), ang binatang nagmahal sa kanya noon doon. Ang kada housemate ay binigyan ng Maricris. Bagamat pinuri ni Kuya dahil 2007 where some 3,000 PR professionals way to repay the people who love her cially for management and communica- whenever possible. Using your connections fering them a networking referral, passing electronically. The basic services on many pa? limang araw para makasama ang kapwa nag-confess ito bago punahin tungkol sa from all over the world will be attend- is to continue being herself—simple tion professionals and students. to help those you already know will come along an interesting article or providing an online resources are free, but there is a Kabilang din sa “Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha” sina Cherrie Pie contestants at ipakilala ang kani-kanilang kanyang violation, pinatawan pa rin ng ing. and humble despite her success. back to you tenfold over the years to come. opportunity for them to speak at an event. charge for introductions. Picache, Katya Santos, Eva Darren, Marissa Delgado, JE Sison at Matutina. kultura. automatic nomination ang beauty queen- Be text mates with one of the To successfully network, you need to Be sincere. Being authentic while By reading blogs or participating in Abangan ang kahihinatnan nina Clarissa, Hugo at Mendez sa kapana-panabik na Nagkaroon ng chance si Bruce na ma- singer. Agad namang nag-offer si Bruce na country’s bankable young actresses Our very own adhere to some basic principles: building trust will serve you well. Leave online discussion groups, such as Yahoo! kuwento ng “Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha” sa ABS-CBN lamang. (Amy gluto na adobo para sa mga housemates saluhin ang nomination ni Wendy. (JGJ) Be a good listener. By genuinely the “what’s in it for me attitude” at the door. Groups or Skype, you can find people of Mosura) today! Text WKIM to 2366. ‘LopezLink’ writer tops MBA class engaging in a conversation with a person, Whatever you do, be sincere and genuine. like mind to build relationships with around you can learn volumes while building rap- Relate well to others. A person’s mas- the world. Keep in mind that virtual relation- ‘Erik Matti’s Rounin’ is unmatched! CARLA Paras-Sison of Benpres Group Public Relations port and credibility. Being a good listener tery of networking is found in his ability to ships can be solid, but are not as good as the Welcome to the world of Rounin, a mammoth Pedro Penduko enters a new phase with graduated at the top of her Master of Business Adminis- will set you apart from the crowd and relate well to others. One way to achieve this old-fashioned way of relating—in person. production a year and a half in the making that tration (MBA) class in the University of the Philippines make you memorable. is through conversation. Ask open-ended Most of all, be receptive and treat people made its way to TV screens nationwide on April (UP) with a general average of 1.1905. UP graduated 70 Stay connected to your core. Call questions. Look for ways to become a re- the way you’d like to be treated. When you 16. THERE’S no rest for the brave young MBA students in April 2007. or email one person in your network every source to others so they will turn to you for receive an email or phone call from some- High-tech animation, visual effects sequences hero Pedro Penduko (Matt Evans), as he Paras-Sison writes for a variety of publications includ- other day. Seek out appointments for phone suggestions, ideas and networking referrals. one you don’t know, take time to listen to and production values unmatched by any other continues his adventure in ABS-CBN’s ing LopezLink, volunteers for I Can Serve Foundation as or coffee dates. Look for natural opportuni- Follow up. Stand out from the crowd their request and be kind. You never know Filipino series today serve the epic journey of all-new supernatural family adventure, coordinator for media and information, and edits eNews for ties during conversations to ask for intro- by sending a quick thank you note or fol- where your conversation will lead, and how Mythos (Rayver Cruz), a young man who travels “Pedro Penduko at ang mga Engkantao.” the members of the Public Relations Society of the Philip- ductions to people you might like to know. low-up email after you make contact with the person contacting you may help you in to the land of Helion to find his father—and ends up with a destiny beyond his For this newest book in the Pedro pines (PRSP). She used to be a dentist (UP, 1991), a news- Build solid relationships. Adopt someone in your group. This small effort the future. Networking is a powerful tool wildest dreams. On this journey, Mythos will become part of the circle of Rounin, Penduko saga, Matt will be joined by an telekinetic? Is it Marie (Salvador), a part- paper reporter (BusinessWorld) and a stockbroker (topping a “giver’s gain” mentality and look for on your part will pay big dividends. that can dramatically change your life when the noble warriors serving and protecting the peaceful land of Helion. exceptional cast of young stars, including Sigben who can turn invisible or change the licensure examination for stockbrokers in November opportunities to give something to each Know your goals. Be able to clearly you make it a part of your daily interactions. The Rounin are led by Cadmus (Diether Ocampo), the Master Rounin. Follow- Oyo Boy Sotto, Maja Salvador, Denise‘Engkantao’ her appearance at will? Is it Edward 1995). Visit her blog at http://carla1.multiply.com. person over time. Giving might include of- articulate who you are, what you do and (From CW World, April 2007) ing closely behind are Juris (Luis Manzano), Aura (Angelica Panganiban), Creon Laurel, Arron Villaflor and Makisig Mo- (Villaflor), who is part Kataw and can (Rafael Rosell), Venom (Jhong Hilario) and Leal (Nikki Gil). The lives, loves and rales as the mysterious Engkantao. Also control and manipulate water? Is it Moy struggles of the Rounin form the backbone of this unforgettable tale, which is also joining the cast this season are Angelika (Morales), whose Santelmo lineage al- the first high-definition TV series. de la Cruz, Michelle Madrigal, Eda Nolan, the chosen lows him to make fire out of thin Also part of the cast are Melissa Ricks, TJ Trinidad, Ina Raymundo, Agot Aaron Agassi, Beverly Salviejo, Frank Engkantao, a air? Is it Dianne (Laurel), Isidro, Aaron Junatas, Aubrey Miles, AJ Dee, Monsour del Rosario, Ronnie Lazaro Garcia and Alwyn Uytingco, with the spe- half-human, half-engkan- who inherited a pair of and Carlos Agassi. cial participation of Cris Daluz and Benjie to hybrid, whose power wings and the ability to Felipe. can bring him to Floresh- climb any surface from 2006 LAA winners known ‘The Scene’ Back for the ride are “Pedro Penduko” ka. Once in Floreshka, her Wakwak father? The winners as well as their nom- the “First Day High” team, ABS- the Typhoon Milenyo Restoration community investment, leading to gram (VIICDP), First Philippine Watch for the premiere of Lifestyle Net- stars Agot Isidro, Melissa Ricks, Jake he intends to destroy the Or is it perhaps Pedro himself, inators will be honored in awarding CBN Film Productions Inc. Team, Meralco a better climate and support struc- Conservation Inc. work’s latest program, “The Scene,” on Cuenca, Kitkat and Gloria Romero. kingdom and all eng- the son of a farmer and the diwata ceremonies to be held in ABS-CBN’s Mining the US Market: By Operations management ture for the Group’s businesses and “The Road to Safe Driv- May 16, 2007 at 10 p.m. Experience Manila High school is finally over for Pedro kantos protecting the Bukang Liwayway (Isidro)? And Studio One on May 18, 2007. the US Road Show team, Rock- Management and improve- better quality of life for its publics ing”: By the TMC Handbook and like you never have before as commercial and he is about to leave Tulay Buhangin human race—and be- will banding together help the The program management is well Land Corp. ment of processes, systems and ca- Angelo B. Palmones: Host Tabloid Editorial Team, Tollways and print model/beauty queen and now TV for college. Pedro and Lola Maria find gin the last apocalypse young heroes—or will it just make happy to announce the winners “Pinoy Big Brother”: By the pabilities, leading to productivity, of “Bago Yan Ah!” and director Management Corp. host Menchu Antigua gives you front row their way to his Lolo Pedro’s boarding (huling delubyo). it easier for Kalagua to find them? of the Lopez Achievement Award “PBB” team, ABS-CBN Broad- organizational effectiveness and for special projects, Manila Radio Special citations will be given seats to hip events, chic parties, runway house on the University Belt, where Pedro But who is Dondon Santos and Erick By Bheng Relatado 2006 (in alphabetical order): casting Corp. efficiency ABS-CBN (Individual Category) to the following achievements: shows, culinary affairs and groundbreaking hopes to lead a normal life as a normal the chosen Salud direct this amazing new book in Business management Customer focus Lowering Meralco’s System “Bago Yan Ah!” (Science Refinancing of MNTC’s performances in the metro. student. Engkantao? the “Pedro Penduko” saga from the pen of STRATEGIC partnerships, com- Strategic positioning, business Introduction, enhancement and Loss: By the Systems Loss Man- radio program): By the Radio Unit $210-million loan: By the MNTC This 30-minute show kicks off the season with a two-part special featuring Except, as we all know, a normal life’s Is it Josef head writer Agnes Gagelonia-Uligan and mercial creativity and generos- growth and management of assets, quality improvement of products agement team, Meralco team of ABS-CBN Foundation Refinancing Team, Manila North Lifestyle Network’s much awaited summer event in Boracay—Summer Soul, a not really an option for Pedro. (Sotto), writer Galo Ador. ity toward customers, publics liabilities and equities, leading and services, customer service and The Anti-Illegal Connection Inc. / DZMM Tollways Corp. (MNTC) weekend of wellness, entertainment, partying and celebration. In the first place, Lolo Pablo (Daluz) whose Join Pedro in his star-studded new and environment are the themes to high financial returns and in- customer relations leading to cus- Drive: By the AICD team, SkyCable Catalyzing Partnerships for Meralco’s successful P12 bil- Since its birth last July 1999, the Lifestyle Network (Creative Programs Inc.) has isn’t your average lolo—he gets visions of Dala- adventures with ABS-CBN’s “Pedro that characterize the 2006 Lopez creases in shareholder value tomer delight and satisfaction Public responsibility Verde Island Conservation: By lion debt refinancing: Led by the been a pioneer in the cable television industry. It was the first cable channel to cater spirits. And his latest vision is a frighten- ketnon Penduko at ang mga Engkantao” start- Achievement Award (LAA) re- “First Day High”: A Pioneer, Speedy Restoration of Pow- Business ethics, governance, the Verde Island Integrated Con- Treasury Office and supported by exclusively to the needs and sensibilities of the modern Filipina, from cooking to ing one—the demon Kalagua has escaped ances- try ing Saturday, May 5, right after “TV cipients. Synergistic Coproduction: By er after Typhoon Milenyo: By environmental stewardship and servation and Development Pro- various offices, Meralco fashion, travel to parenting, and entertainment to interiors. (Tippy Benedito) from his prison and is determined to find made h i m Patrol.” (A. Mosura) 6 LOPEZLINK May 2007 LOPEZLINK May 2007 7
Election! ing an act of bribe giving—then this year’s elec- tions we can believe in and a system that will from page 1 tion should theoretically be one of the cleanest have the integrity of an electoral process.” in Philippine history. Throw multimedia mes- “Every person...has a role and it’s not just 30—and rising. One hundred fi fty election- sage service (or MMS) and 3G (third genera- the person, it’s the organization they lead,” she related deaths in the last national election in tion) networks into the mix, and it would seem said of “Halalan 2007” partners Globe, Bayan- 2004, 29 politicians among them. One hundred that anyone with a cellular phone would be the Tel, the Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD), ten fatalities in 2001, including 31 politicians. scourge of trapos and their own brand of “3G.” Pulse Asia, the Parish Pastoral Council for Re- Cheating by way of vote padding and shaving It is precisely this power that that ABS- sponsible Voting (PPCRV), the Commission on (dagdag-bawas), bribery, intimidation, snatch- CBN Broadcasting Corp. hoped to tap when it Elections (Comelec), Philippine Star, Business- ing ballot boxes and election paraphernalia and launched “Halalan 2007: Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo” World and STI. spreading false reports about withdrawals or with other media organizations some two months “The end goal... is to try to make it clean disqualifi cation of candidates. ago. By making available its own vast resources and fair elections,” Ressa stressed. “We are re- If even a fraction of the reported 160 mil- and enlisting the help of the population at large ally pushing technology to work for good gov- lion text messages sent by Filipinos daily were (registered voter or not), the network effectively ernance, to work for media to be able to hold directed toward a loftier cause—say, document- empowers Juan dela Cruz to take the power of our government and our citizens accountable.” the media literally in his hands. For their part, Filipinos should also be vigi- Dates to remember Ordinary Pinoys can put their cellphones lant and encourage others to go out and exercise May 13, 2007 (Eve of Election Day) to practical use in the May 14 electoral exercise their right to vote in the May 2007 elections, Prohibited acts with “Halalan 2007” partner Globe Telecom- despite the general belief that most of the popu- - Campaigning munications making its 2366 number available lace is becoming more cynical and apathetic. - Selling, furnishing, off ering, buying, serving or for text and MMS reports of election fraud and “Garci (former election commissioner taking intoxicating liquor election-related violence. Virgilio Garcillano) really shook the Filipinos’ - Giving, accepting free transportation, food, All the informant has to do is faith in the electoral process so we need to make drinks and things of value type IREPORT
unteer training to protect the integrity of the 2. Poll watching. On Election Day, trained Websites providing candidates’ profi les VARGAS & ENTENG MIGUEL CORIE LAXAMANA, BY: MARINETTE PHOTOS Fax: (632) 528-0149 procedures and instead elections, to fi ghting fraud and violence, and poll watchers will be fi elded at the pre- have been put up by groups such as SLB, Now, some 40 years later, even with Fer- dinand Marcos long gone, nothing much has opted for healthy life- to working for long-term political and social cinct level to monitor vigilantly election De La Salle University, Makati Business NAMFREL changed in the way elections are conducted style choices, including reform. VforCE volunteers will work on the activities in order to ensure that the pro- Club and Ivote.ph to help voters make in- Email: [email protected] in the Philippines, with goons, guns and gold extensive walks, climb- following fronts: cess is fair, clean, honest and peaceful. formed choices. Text: 0917-7339619 chiefl y deciding the outcome of the polls. ing stairwells, trekking at 1. Voter education and involvement through PPCRV is also responsible for this task. SLB will also operate a Bantay Call Cen- Landline: (632) 636-2921 “With nearly 18,000 positions at stake, high altitudes and proper activities like Pinoy Voters’ Academy, 3. Citizens’ vote count. NAMFREL, PPCRV ter to answer queries from voters, including Fax: (632) 634-5136 most of them on the local level, the potential for nutrition, to regain his which is a participative process of politi- and NASSA volunteers will work with OFWs. The Pera’t Pulitika project is moni- NASSA violence is large,” Ressa said. “We want to make health. cal education leading to action-planning partner organizations for an unoffi cial tal- toring campaign fi nance. Bantay Eleksyon Email: [email protected] sure we can minimize, use the power of media OML’s wife Connie by local communities, and Bantay Panga- ly of election returns alongside the offi cial is documenting the whole election process, Landline: (632) 527-4147 and of our collective partners to be able to mini- Lopez and their children ko, which builds on the covenants signed Comelec count. especially the role of the Comelec. Fax: (632) 527-4144 mize the number of election related violence.” Cedie Vargas, Piki, Bea between the candidates and communi- 4. Canvassing watch. Trained volunteer law- We need 1 million volunteers to cover “Halalan 2007” can be considered a litmus Puno, Pia Abello, Jay, LENTE test of sorts of the willingness of the Filipinos to ties to create mechanisms for monitoring yers and paralegals of the Legal Network about 300,000 precincts and 1,600 canvass- and Angela Guingona and Email: [email protected] work with the media, to take an active role in mak- campaign promises and demanding ac- for Truthful Elections (LENTE) convened ing points in the country. Be a volunteer— their children joined the countability after the elections. Organiza- by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines join us with your friends and family, and help Landline: (632) 899-7691 ext. 2123 ing sure that their will is not subverted. Time will Fax: (632) 899-4342 tell if the face of an election as Filipinos know it patriarch’s Cebu birthday tions like the Parish Pastoral Council for (IBP) and One Voice will monitor the ag- fi ght for our country. will undergo a transformation as well. bash. 8 LOPEZLINK May 2007 LOPEZLINK May 2007 9
Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (left) Ongoings@Lopez Museum with Lopez ABS-CBN Bayan to train Group Founda- tion Inc. and Writing Workshop for Teens PRISM offi cials 120,000 ‘microentrepreneurs’ Meschianza String Quartet May 7 to 11, 2007, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Fee: P4,500 (inclusive of materials) during the Fam- ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation Inc. designing, developing and running capabilities, enterprise resources ily Planning in Award-winning children’s kicked off its “Bagong Bayan Para training courses for borrower- and disposable income of borrow- performs classical favorites writer and children’s book the Workplace sa Bayan: Building The Nation communities. GEM is expected to ers. culmination cere- publication and education advo- From below” program with a press benefi t borrower-clients, project “Enterprise development THE Lopez Memorial Museum recently Chua also gave a short lecture on cate Carla M. Pacis (in photo) mony at the Palm briefi ng at the Bangko Sentral ng or account offi cers, other micro- would allow loan benefi ciaries organized a concert featuring the Mes- wavelength units. This is one of the Grove Rockwell will hold a fi ve-day Writing Pilipinas (BSP) on April 27, 2007. fi nance institutions (MFIs), rural the wherewithal for social benefi ts chianza String Quartet as part of its on- manifestations where music combines Workshop for Teens. The work- Club, where fi ve BSP Governor Armando banks with microfi nance programs like health, education, housing and going exhibition, “Fuzzy Logic: Art and science and art in the instruments used Lopez Group shop aims to teach participants Tetangco Jr., ABS-CBN Bayan and development cooperatives. improved income of the families,” Technology,” where it attempts to craft a as well as in its performance. the preparatory stage of writing. companies were vice chairman Gina Lopez and ABS-CBN Bayan was founded said Dr. Morato. tentative survey of Filipino visual art and This was the fi rst time the Lopez Me- cited for their The focus will be on developing president Dr. Ed Morato, attended in 1997 as a microfi nance program Its track record in microfi - popular culture. morial Museum hosted the Meschianza (L-R) Lopez Memorial Museum director Cedie Lopez Vargas, Lopez participation. skills such as formulating and the briefi ng. Also present were of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. nance has made ABS-CBN Bayan The Meschianza String Quartet is String Quartet, but the museum hopes asking questions as well as search for written and oral Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez, writer-researcher Cynthia Ongpin- Monetary Board (MB) members (AFI) with initial seed money of the preferred partner of other MFIs composed of former colleagues in the to continue providing its audiences with materials in libraries and other sources. The participants Valdes, Connie R. Lopez and Margot Fragante. Juanita Amatong, Nelly Villa- P59M provided by ABS-CBN in pursuing social development University of the Philippines String more new and exciting experiences. will then be able to produce a manuscript of history which fuerte, Vicente Valdepeñas and Broadcasting Corporation and the activities in the communities they Chamber Orchestra—musicologist The “Fuzzy Logic” exhibit will run un- is relevant to them. Slots limited. deputy director Nes Esmilla. Lopez Group of companies. With serve. It hopes to tap partners anew Macky Chua, interior designer Rochelle til May 5, 2007. It is the Lopez Memorial Pacis is a winner of the National Book Award, In his remarks, Gov. Tetangco the assistance of more partners to obtain the seed money required Shing, fi nancial analyst Karla Hotchkiss Museum’s contribution to Zero In Con- a recipient of the Gawad C. S. Alabado Award and Ongpin-Valdes commended Bayan for continuing who believed in the microfi nance by GEM as its current funds are and songwriter Theodore Amper. They vergence, a collaborative project among the PBBY Writer’s Prize. She is currently a lecturer to “evolve and implement new advocacy, ABS-CBN Bayan has tied up in microfi nance activities. performed favorite classical composi- Ateneo Art Gallery, Ayala Museum, Bahay at the University of the Philippines and De La Salle initiatives that would not only lent out P3.3 billion in cu- tions such as Vivaldi’s “Sonata in F” (Si- Tsinoy, Lopez Memorial Museum and University-Manila and is a resident fellow of the U.P. bequeaths painting Happy families sustain, but extend the reach of mulative loans over the last ciliana, Allegro, Allegro) and JS Bach’s Museo Pambata. The exhibit features se- Institute of Creative Writing. She is a founder-member microfi nance” to the country’s “e- 10 years. It currently has “Brandenburg Concerto in G” (Allegro). lections from the Lopez Memorial Muse- of Kwentista ng mga Tsikiting (KUTING), an organi-
poor” or entrepreneurial poor. a P300- million portfolio The contemporary was also brought to um collection and works by contemporary zation of writers for children. to Lopez Museum “Given its commitment to mi- lent out to 44,776 member- the fore by the original composition of artists Alvin Villaruel, Yason Banal, Wire =Productive workers crofi nance and the extensive reach borrowers in 254 munici- Chua, which featured his experimenta- Tuason, Louie Cordero, Pete Jimenez, Book Binding Series Oriental ceramics researcher and author Cynthia Ongpin-Valdes recently By Vanessa Suquila of the ABS-CBN network, the palities in its 20 branches tion with Chinese and Buddhist concepts Ronald Achacoso, Kidlat Tahimik and May 12: Paper Making Workshop bequeathed a 1922 watercolor, “Estudio de Cabeza,” by Fabian de la ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation is in nationwide. Repayment rate of music and sound and with classical Gabby Barredo, particularly on how they June 2, 9, 16: Book Repair Workshop Rosa (1869-1937), the leading master of genre in the fi rst quarter of the by Private Sector Mobili- Making a diff erence in 20th century. a unique position to accelerate the stands at 97%. Western music. view science and technology. As part of its advocacy to teach techniques that ENGINEER Winston Espi- zation for Family Health the workplace A granddaughter of renowned art collector Don Alfonso Ongpin and growth of the microfi nance sector The trend, however, hinge on preservation and conservation, the Lopez na of Meralco shared with a (PRISM) and USAID was an avid art enthusiast herself, Ongpin-Valdes understands the importance “By your active involve- in the Philippines,” Gov. Tetangco is that current ABS-CBN Memorial Museum is offering a series of workshops of keeping cultural heritage in the consciousness of the public through roomful of executives how completed and offi cially ment in the implementation said. Bayan borrowers are the on bookbinding, which kicked off with Book Binding exhibitions. fulfi lled his married life is. closed on April 13, 2007 at ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation same pool of borrowers it on April 14 and 21. of the various activities of In a turnover ceremony at the Lopez Museum, Ongpin-Valdes said: wants to train 120,000 “microen- had in previous years. Those The second installment, the Paper Making Work- He is one of the employees the Palm Grove Rockwell this endeavor, you have “‘Estudio de Cabeza’ will now be seen by more people, which is my trepreneurs” from 120 institutions who no longer borrow from shop, will be held on May 12, 2007, Saturday. The who, after attending the Club. A second phase of the family’s and my wish.” She also spoke about the need to increase schol- proven to us in the Lopez and 12 schools nationwide to ABS-CBN Bayan are now last is the Book Repair Workshop on June 2, 9 and arship on Philippine art and hoped that through the Lopez Museum’s seminars and counseling of program is being planned. Group and possibly to the democratize entrepreneurship and clients of other MFIs, while 16, where participants will learn the various types of collection, viewers might be encouraged to study and publish materials the Family Planning (FP) The FP teams from the business sector in the coun- microentrepreneuship opportuni- their new borrowers used to damage typically found in library collections and its about local artists. ties in the country. be clients of other MFIs. repair options from mending paper tears, attaching in the workplace program, fi ve participating companies try that you can make a dif- Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez responded: “My father and The foundation needs P40 ABS-CBN Bayan thus loose pages, replacing end sheets, recasing a book in became one of the fi rst ac- (ABS-CBN Broadcasting ference at our workplaces,” your grandfather belonged to that same generation that was schooled and million in seed money to kick off decided to shift gears and its original cover, and others. Loreto Apilado of the believed in the old virtues in the old Spanish culture. Foremost in their ceptors of no-scalpel vasec- Corp., Central CATV Inc., said Lopez Group chairman its Grassroots Entrepreneurship become a total social devel- Cottage Industry Technology Center will facilitate the minds was the preservation of our treasures of the past for posterity. I just tomy. First Sumiden Circuits Inc., Oscar M. Lopez to the FP Management (GEM) program opment institution focusing workshop series. Limited slots available. hope that we in the Lopez Museum today can continue that tradition of that aims to encourage enterprise on GEM and related pro- The Lopez Memorial Museum and Library is locat- “I am now worry-free Meralco and Tollways Man- teams. Bayan microfi nance benefi ciaries preserving our priceless heritage for future generations.” development at the grassroots by grams that will build the ed at the ground fl oor of Benpres Building, Exchange and my sex life is great!” agement Corporation) were “I thank you for heeding The Lopez Memorial Museum ranks as one of the premier Southeast Road corner Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig. Asian institutions, built upon a rich trove of Philippine primary histori- Espina smiled. After confi d- recognized. These compa- the call I have made in this It is open from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and cal and cultural source materials. It is dedicated to advance Philippine ing the challenges of having nies have more than 10,000 regard. As you very well Saturday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., except holidays. For more scholarship and preserving the heritage of art and literature, especially unplanned pregnancies with employees within reproduc- Do you have a CSR project worthy information, call Fanny or Joy at 631-2417. know, easing the pressures through the help and support of collectors such as Ongpin-Valdes. his wife, he expressed how tive age. Company nurses on our growing population rewarding it was to take a were trained to become has been my personal advo- of entering in the Asian CSR Awards? proactive role in planning certifi ed FP counselors. A cacy... the replication of the THE Asian Corporate Social The Awards are presented by Responsibility (AFCSR) at the ISA ka kaya sa mga nilalang na the size of their family. team of doctors was trained same in other Lopez Group Responsibility (CSR) Awards the Asian Institute of Management Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, hindi mala-Boy Scout pagdat- Supported by PRISM and certifi ed to provide recognizes and honors companies and Chemoil Energy Limited. The Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on ing sa pagplano para sa kanilang Huwag maging pabigat sa iyong retirement companies should positive- retirement years? Ang paghanda The FP in the Workplace no-scalpel vasectomy. And in Asia and the Pacifi c for out- awards program is a project of the September 28, 2007. ly infl uence the outcomes of standing and innovative programs Asian Institute of Management- Visit the AFCSR website and para sa panahon na ikaw ay hindi program coordinated by the over a thousand employees the management of popula- and projects in CSR. The Awards Ramon V. del Rosario Sr. Center submit your entry online at www. na marketable ay gawain na nan- Lopez Group Foundation attended FP sessions from tion issues in this country,” will be given in fi ve categories: for Corporate Social Responsibil- asianforumcsr.com. The dead- gangailangan ng maingat na pag- Inc. (LGFI) and supported June to October 2006. the chairman said. Best Workplace Practices; Con- ity. line for submission is July 13, plano at pag-follow through. Heto –mag-impok! cern for Health; Environmental The presentation ceremonies 2007. For more info, call Gwen ang ilang tips para sa fi nancially account bago kaltasan ng tax ang Ilista ang mga gastusin. kailangang pag-aralan ang iyong Ang mga nabanggit ay ilan Excellence; Poverty Alleviation; will take place during the Gala Benesa at 812-6289 or email secure na retirement: suweldo mo para bababa rin ang Sa pagplano para sa retirement, fi nancial profi le at i-adjust ang lamang sa mga factors na makaka- and Support and Improvement of Dinner of the sixth annual Asian gwenbenesa@oiceventasia. Mas bata, mas okey. Mas income tax mo. maaaring makakalimutan natin amount na itinatabi mo. Halim- apekto sa success ng iyong First Philippine Holdings Education. Forum on Corporate Social com. mainam kung mag-umpisa kang Diversify. Ilagak ang iyong na kadalasan ay may medical at bawa, kung bayad na ang mortgage retirement plan at magsasabi Corp., Rockwell Center and maghanda para sa iyong retire- savings sa iba’t ibang uri ng in- dental treatment, long-term care o may trabaho na si Junior, maaring kung magiging fi nan- Recycle trash for cash Philippine Business for Envi- ment habang bata ka pa, pero it’s vestments para mabawasan ang at income tax pa tayong dapat dagdagan ang halaga na tinatabi mo cially secure ka sa ronment commemorated Earth never too late to start. Ke 30 ka na, risk na mawala lahat ito sa isang bayaran. Sa pag-desisyon kung para sa iyong retirement nest egg. iyong twilight Day by holding a Recyclables o 40 o 50, puwede ka pa ring mag- iglap o malimitahan ang iyong magkano ang kailangang itabi para Paano si mister? May asa- years. Tanungin Collection at the Rockwell Club Now open for enrollment: umpisa. return on investment (ROI). sa retirement mo, ilista ang lahat wa ka ba? Siya ba ay nag-iipon ang iyong fi nan- parking lot on April 27, 2007. Ituring na gastusin ang si- Mahalaga ang asset allocation sa ng posibleng gastusin para mak- din? Meron bang gastusin na cial planner Used computers, print cartridg- ABS-CBN Children’s Center nusubi mong halaga. Di biro ang pag-manage ng iyong retirement agawa ka ng realistic projections pwede ninyong paghatian sa para sa ibang es, batteries, and papers were mag-ipon, lalo na’t ang daming assets. at makapag-plano ng maayos. inyong retirement years? Kung factors pa na exchanged for a little cash. THE ABS–CBN Children’s Center at 12 Scout The center also organizes culminating activities, kaagaw sa monthly budget at maya- Para sa tamang asset alloca- I-reassess ang iyong port- walang savings ang asawa mo, dapat mong Borromeo St., Quezon City is a preschool for such as a Barrio Fiesta in October, a Christmas pro- maya ay may mga “must-haves” tion, dapat i-consider ang iyong folio. Habang papalapit ang siguruhin na kayang i-cover ng pag-aralan. children between the ages 2½ and 5½ years old. gram in December and an end–of–the year program na tumatawag sa pangalan mo. edad (kung mas bata ka, mas ag- retirement mo at nagbabago ang savings mo pati ang mga ka- Tulad ng si- It is a progressive school that aims to develop in March. The children are also given exposure Para hindi maligaw ang halagang gressive ka sa pagpalaki ng iyong iyong fi nancial needs, expenses kailanganin ng better half mo. nabi namin, well–rounded children in a nurturing and child- trips that enhance their lessons. dapat ipunin, ituring ito na recur- portfolio, at nagiging mas maingat at risk tolerance, dapat isailalim Mag-hire ng fi nancial plan- mas madaling friendly environment, mining their potential not ABS-CBN Children’s Center currently offers ring expense. Mas maganda kung habang papalapit ka sa retirement sa strategic asset allocation ang ner. Kung hindi ka naman fi nan- magplano para only academically, but also shaping their emotional nursery, Kinder 1, Kinder 2 and prep classes. The kinakaltas na ng kumpanya mula sa age); ang risk tolerance (kung iyong portfolio para mai-adjust ito cial planning o portfolio man- sa retirement ha- and social behavior. requirements for enrollment are a photocopy of suweldo mo ang nasabing amount may losses o pagkalugi mang kung kailangan. Makakatulong ito agement expert, magpatulong sa bang bata ka pa. All classrooms are air–conditioned and the birth certifi cate, medical certifi cate, four 1”x1” ID bago mo pa man mawaldas ang mangyari, mangyayari ito sa time upang masiguro na on target ang experienced na fi nancial planner. Pero kahit retired number of students is limited to 15 students per photos and, for transferees, a letter of recommenda- laman ng payroll account mo. Pero na kaya pa itong mabawi); at kung iyong retirement planning. Ang pagpili ng tamang planner ka na ngayon, hindi class. There’s a spacious playground, and gymnas- tion. ang pinaka-mainam ay kung idede- kailangan mong palaguhin pa ang Anong bago? Kung may ay isa sa mga pinakamahalagang pa naman huli para tics and music classes that are age-appropriate for Interested parents may call 374-5150 or 410- posito ito ng kumpanya sa isang assets mo o mag-yield ito ng in- mga pagbabago sa iyong lifestyle, desisyon na gagawin mo sa pag- pag-aralan at gawin ang mga nasa- each level. 1066. (Angelie Agbulos) special retirement checking-savings come. income at fi scal responsibilities, plano para sa iyong retirement. bing practices na ito. 10 LOPEZLINKMay 2007 LOPEZLINK May 2007 11
LIFELONG WELLNESS Sudoku LOPEZ Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez, Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan who celebrated his birthday with the offi cers Red, processed ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero and staff of First Holdings and First Gen at Taking care of your simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero their joint summer outing in Shangri-La Lopez Group Mactan in Cebu City, may be doubly lucky meats linked to ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, this year. That’s because it’s his 77th year— column at kahon. and seven is a lucky number and double Dear Rosie breast cancer says goodbye seven is double luck, according to astrologer ABS-CBN’s corporate PR chief Bong Osorio says: “With everybody’s diabetes Zenaida Seva. OML’s good fortune is also help, we will continue to sustain our audience focus—never forgetting that your doctor or nurse to check your skin the Lopez Group’s, so that’s good news for leadership is a result of the importance we place in our audience rather where you give your shots. Always use us all, indeed! than ourselves. In ABS-CBN, there will be no complacency as we seek to stress your own needles and never share them Meralco remains an easy target for mis- continuous improvement. We will persist to be innovation leaders, and re- THE Lopez Lifelong Wellness’ Stress Manage- with anyone else. guided consumers who see red whenever main true to our core purpose—that of being in the service of the Filipino, ment Program had a well-attended kickoff at Keep extra insulin in your refrigera- their electric bill goes up by a few pesos. wherever he may be.” the Benpres Building on March 16, 2007 with tor in case you break the bottle you are The truth is, the company is basically just ooOoo using. Do not keep insulin in the freezer collecting the amount on behalf of its power suppliers, such as the National What will happen to the current board of Equitable-PCIBank if and Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez him- THE four things you have to do every or in hot places like the glove compart- self touting the benefi ts of reenergizing tired Power Corporation (NPC). Only 20% of the total amount, or even less, when the Lopezes recover their shares in the bank? Will the family day to lower high blood sugar are: ment of your car. Also, keep it away from goes to Meralco. members work with Tessie Sy-Coson et al.?—Joey M. bodies and weary souls. 1. Eat healthful food, bright light. Elsewhere, Lopez Group companies reported modest fi nancial gains Elpidio Ibañez, president and COO of First Holdings, clarifi es that You can still sign up for any of the Stress 2. Get regular exercise, If you take diabetes pills in 2006, ranging from 6% to 77%. But the most astounding performer the shares in EPCIBank that is the subject of the claim of First Holdings Raffy Alunan III opens 3. Take your diabetes medicine, Diabetes pills only work in people Management classes: Ballroom dancing is ev- the Stress Management would have to be ABS-CBN, with its reported P741 million in net income, “represent a minority stake.” “This will not change the basic ownership ery M-W; Latin dance is until June 13 (chacha, 4. Test your blood sugar. who have some insulin of their own. Be a 194% jump from 2005’s P252M. If that doesn’t signal that ABS-CBN is and management structures. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We have to Program during the Eat healthful food sure to tell your doctor if your diabetes rhumba and salsa), Standard dance is from March 16, 2007 kickoff back in the fi ght in a big way, then I don’t know what does! win the case fi rst,” Ibañez cautions. People with diabetes do not need pills make you feel bad or if you have Let’s not forget that even before the election, the world will celebrate ooOoo June 18 to September 12 (foxtrot, ceremony. WOMEN who eat a lot of meat, par- special foods. Try to eat foods that are any other problems. Remember, diabetes Mother’s Day on May 13. Have you got something planned for Nanay, Wondering if BayanTel conducted a market test on the new brand name ticularly red or processed meats, may tango and waltz) and disco dancing low in fat, salt, and sugar and high in pills do not lower blood sugar all by Mom or Mama? If you belong to the every-day-is-Mother’s-Day school “Bayan.” Did you know there’s already a more famous and widely ac- be more likely to develop breast cancer, is from September 17 to December fi ber such as beans, fruits and vegetables themselves. You will still have to follow of thought, well, good for you. The rest of us will have to take Mom out cepted Bayan, a party-list organization? BayanTel might reach the wrong according to a study of British women. 12 (boogie, swing, reggae). Dance and grains. an eating plan and exercise to help lower to Power Plant Mall for a very special celebration. Happy Mother’s Day, market. Also, I haven’t seen your ads on TV, but forwarding a message Researchers found that among People with diabetes should have your blood sugar. Mom! from a friend: “Just saw the BayanTel ad...pretty funny, but did they Aero is every Tue-Thu; Pilates ev- 35,372 women between the ages of 35 their own eating plan. Ask your doctor Sometimes, people who take dia- Summer may be half over, but there’s still time to squeeze in a northern have to pick on a crapper to get the message across?”—Kristine ery Mon-Wed; Taebo every Mon- and 69 years old who were followed to give you the name of a dietitian who betes pills may need insulin shots for a c Very Easy vacation before the rainy season starts. Rest assured that the North Luzon From John Rojo, Bayan corporate brand and communications head: “In Wed-Fri and Yoga every Tue-Thu. for eight years, those who ate the larg- can work with you to develop an eating while. This may happen if you get very Expressway (NLEX) will help you reach your destination safely and in reality, our registered name is Bayan Telecommunications Inc., which was est amount of meat were more likely c Easy Classes are held at the Benpres plan for you and your family. sick, need to go to a hospital or become one piece. shortened to BayanTel. The new brand name and logo is actually Bayan than nonmeat eaters to develop breast c Gym, ground fl oor Benpres If you use insulin pregnant. You may be able to stop taking Medium ooOoo Telecommunications but we felt it was necessary to shorten it to Bayan as Building, Exchange Road, Pasig cancer. c Give yourself an insulin shot before diabetes pills if you lose weight. Losing g Hard Increased risk I’ve seen TV spots proclaiming ABS-CBN to be back as the No. 1 BayanTel refl ected the old telephone/landline provider we were before—but you eat. even a little bit of weight can sometimes channel in the Philippines. Don’t get me wrong—I’m happy for the not now with SPAN and other wireless ventures moving forward. City. The link was stronger among c Eat at about the same time and the help to lower your blood sugar. Kapamilya network, but can you provide some fi gures to back this “Thanks also for forwarding the concern of your friend. It was a call Donwload the registration and postmenopausal women, with red and same amount of food every day. If you don’t use insulin or take diabetes up? Thanks.—Monette we had to make to grab the attention of the market, which might otherwise waiver forms at www.lopezwell- processed meat seeming to particularly c Ballroom Don’t skip meals, especially if you pills ABS-CBN posted an overall share of 47% versus the competition’s be indifferent to our brand. We are pleased with the reaction we are get- raise their risk of breast cancer. Women ness.com. Submit the forms to instructor have already given yourself an insulin Many people with non-insulin—de- 35%, 15 of the top 20 programs being watched by Filipinos are Kapamilya ting, both positive and negative, and it gives us confi dence that at least who ate the most red meat (two or your HR or to Gani Velasquez JunJun Garcia shot. pendent diabetes don’t have to use programs. This is based on the March 4-17, 2007 National Urban TV Au- consumers are no longer apathetic to us. Thank you!” more ounces per day) were 56% more at 5/F Benpres Bldg. (tel 631- and FPHCʼs If you don’t use insulin insulin or take diabetes pills. However, dience Measurement (NUTAM) TV ratings data released by AGB-Nielsen ooOoo likely to develop breast cancer than the c Answer to puzzle Pearl Catahan Follow your meal plan. everyone with diabetes needs to follow Media Research Philippines. With such a comfortable lead, there is no If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about anything 6396). The monthly payment women who ate no red meat. c trip the light Don’t skip meals, especially if you their doctor’s advice about eating and doubt that Pinoys go for ABS-CBN programs whatever the genre—news and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie through fax of P100 may be paid to INAEC Meanwhile, those who ate the most fantastic. take diabetes pills. Skipping a meal getting enough exercise. Tell your other Solution, tips and computer program available and current affairs, comedy, talk, reality and drama. no. 633-3520 or to [email protected]. Maraming salamat! Development Corp. processed meat (more than three quar- can make you eat too much at the next doctors that you take insulin or diabetes at www.sudoku.com ters of an ounce per day) showed a 64% meal. It may be better to eat several pills. increase in their risk of the disease. small meals during the day instead of Test your blood sugar every day The association between meat in one or two big meals. To test your blood, you’ll need a lan- the diet and breast cancer was weaker Get regular exercise cet. You also need special blood testing among premenopausal women, but Before you begin exercising, talk strips that come in a bottle. 10% off on all WORKSHOPS@ABS-CBN ! REDISCOVER THE NORTH ‘Walk the Talk’ those with the highest total meat intake with your doctor. Your doctor may check Here are the basic steps: Kapamilya, you can still avail of the 10% discount off ered by WORKSHOPS@ABS-CBN were still 20% more likely to develop your heart and your feet to be sure you 1. Prick your fi nger with the lancet to get exclusively to employees of the Lopez Group companies! Just bring a copy of LopezLink the disease than nonmeat eaters. have no special problems. If you have a drop of blood. with your registration fee and two 2”x2” photos to the WORKSHOPS@ABS-CBN Of- goes to Batangas Growth of tumor cells high blood pressure or eye problems, 2. Place the blood on the end of the fi ce at the ABS-CBN Broadcast Center, 6th Floor DTC Building, Eugenio Lopez Ave., Professor Janet E. Cade and her some exercises like weight lifting may strip. Quezon City. For inquiries, call 415-3828 or 416-9366, or email workshops@abs-cbn. JOIN the newest installment of “Walk the Talk” series as it goes to First Philip- colleagues at the University of Leeds ‘butaka’ not be safe. 3. After a minute or so, the strip changes com. Hurry, enroll now! Sessions start on May 7, 2007. Of pine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas, Batangas on May 5, 2007, Saturday. caves, report the fi ndings in the British Jour- This will be followed by “Lakad Tungo sa Palaro” at the Marikina Sports Com- When you exercise, carry a snack color. Match the color of the strip to nal of Cancer. with you in case of low blood sugar. a color chart on the bottle or box that plex on May 26, 2007. Additional details will be posted at lopezwellness.com. ACTING MUSICAL THEATER There are a number of reasons that Wear or carry an identifi cation tag or the strips came in. This will give you and bathtub boats Both activities are open to all Lopez Group employees and their families. Play, act and have fun! Let’s do Broadway! heavy meat consumption could theo- card saying that you have diabetes. a round number for your blood sugar, Participants must register with their respective HR departments. The Wellness 15 sessions (Monday to Friday) 15 sessions (Monday to Friday) retically contribute to breast cancer, If you use insulin like 80 or 140. To get a more exact OUR summer adventure this month con- The home of Our Lady of Piat sits atop stone houses, vacul (or vakul) headgear, Group will provide shuttle service to Sto. Tomas. Please register early with Gani 4 y.o. to 8 y.o. 9 a.m.-12 noon Kids (6 y.o.-12 y.o.) 9 a.m.-12 noon according to experts. One possibility is c Exercise after eating, not before. fi gure, you may want to use a meter. tinues in Region 2: a hill along the banks of the Rio Grande, bathtub-shaped falowa boats, and even the Velasquez should you wish to join. 9 y.o.-12 y.o. 9 a.m.-12 noon Fee: P8,100 saturated fat, which research suggests c Test your blood sugar before, during If you use a meter, follow the fi rst two Isabela: The biggest ‘butaka’ in the world overlooking Cagayan Valley. Lore has gravestone markers that echo the contours Wear comfy attire and walking shoes, and bring cap, extra shirt, towel and Fee: P7,200 Teens/Adults 1 p.m.-5 p.m. may promote the growth of tumor cells. and after exercising. Don’t exercise steps listed above. Then: Isabela, the “Rice Granary of the North,” it that the original papier-mâché image, of the falowas. It is also the only place in water/refreshments. For more info, call Velasquez at 631-6396. Teens 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Fee: P8,500 Another explanation may be certain when your blood sugar is over 240. 4. Put the strip into the meter. The meter is the biggest among the provinces of Ca- also called the Brown Madonna and Apo the Philippines with four seasons, includ- Adults 6 p.m.-10 p.m. compounds produced when meat is c Don’t exercise right before you go will give you an exact number for your gayan Valley. It is also home to the world’s Baket, was crafted by Chinese artisans in ing winter (November to February). (JGJ) grilled—heterocyclic amines and poly- Fee: 7,400 TV, PRINT AND RAMP MODELING biggest “butaka,” a reclining chair with Goa, but somehow made its way to to sleep, because it could cause low blood sugar, like 128. Strut your stuff on TV, print and ramp! cyclic aromatic hydrocarbons—that blood sugar during the night. Keep daily records extended armrests. At 11 feet high, 21 feet Manila via Acapulco, Mexico in 1604. VOICE LESSONS Seven sessions (Monday to Saturday) have been shown to promote tumors in If you don’t use insulin Write down the results of long and 10 feet wide, Isabela’s trademark Regardless of its true origins, the icon Sing like a pro! May 7-12 animals, and possibly in humans. c See your doctor before starting an your blood tests every day can be found in the municipality of Ilagan attracts droves of devotees because of 15 sessions (Monday to Friday) Teens/Adults 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Further confi rmation exercise program. in a record book. You and can seat about 30 people. its reported healing powers. Kids (6 y.o.-8 y.o.) 10 a.m.-12 noon Fee: P7,500 While studies have come to con- c Test your blood sugar before and after may also want to write Isabela’s other attractions include Cagayan is also home to Saints Teens 3 p.m.-5 p.m. fl icting conclusions over the connec- exercising if you take diabetes pills. down what you eat, the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, Peter and Paul Metropolitan Ca- Adults 7 p.m.-9 p.m. IMAGE ENHANCEMENT tion between meat and breast cancer, Take your diabetes medicine every how you feel and a biodiversity hot spot; the Magat Dam thedral, considered one of the most Fee: P7,100 Be a new and a better you! the current fi ndings suggest that it’s day Tourism Complex, which showcases one magnifi cent churches in the world; the how much you Five sessions (Monday to Friday) best for women to have their burgers in If you use insulin have exer- of Asia’s biggest dams; ancient churches oldest bell in the Far East; the Magapit DANCE LESSONS May 14-18 moderation, according to the American Insulin is injected with a needle. cised. The and shrines; and trekking, mountaineer- Suspension Bridge; the Buntun Bridge Groove your way to the beat! Teens/Adults 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Your doctor will tell you what kind of doctor can ing, camping and exploration sites. that offers an unobstructed view of Street dance Fee: P5,400 “This offers further confi rmation insulin to use, how much and when use your Cagayan: Callao Caves, Our Lady of Cagayan River; and a lot more! 15 sessions (Monday to Friday) of AICR’s standing recommenda- to give yourself a shot. Talk to your records to see Piat Church Batanes: Stone houses, four seasons Kids (6 y.o.-12 y.o.) 10 a.m.-12 noon SPEECH AND DECLAMATION tion to limit intake of red meat to less doctor before changing the type or if you need to Ecotourism is said to be the biggest Batanes is actually closer to Tai- Teens/Adults 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Speak with ease and confi dence! than three ounces per day,” Dr. Ritva amount of insulin you use or when you make changes draw of the regional seat of the Cagayan wan than Aparri in Cagayan. In fact, Fee: P5,800 15 sessions (Monday to Friday) Butrum said in a statement. “If these give your shots. in your insulin Valley Region. Callao Caves Tourist present-day Ivatans trace their roots Jazz funk 7 y.o.-12 y.o. 10 a.m.-12 noon results are confi rmed by other investi- Good places on your body to give shots or diabetes Zone, in addition to its awesome rock to Taiwanese settlers, as well as to 15 sessions (Monday to Friday) 13 y.o.-19 y.o. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. gations in the future, postmenopausal shots are the outside part of your upper pills or in your eat- formations, also includes the St. John the Spaniards who ventured to the islands Teens 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Fee: 6,500 women may wish to limit their intake arms, around your waist and hips, and ing plan. (From Baptist Church in the fi rst of its seven some 500 years ago. of meat, especially processed meat, Fee: P5,800 (Prices and schedules subject to change chambers. A tourist has said that Callao The country’s tiniest island-prov- the outside part of your upper legs. Avoid www.webmd. without prior notice.) WTT participants hiking the trails of the EL Center grounds on March 17, 2007. even further.” (Reuters) areas with scars and stretch marks. Ask com) Caves is such a cakewalk that even your ince is famous for its breathtaking lola can do it! emerald landscapes, cogon-topped 12 LOPEZLINKMay 2007
What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this May
Star-studded ‘Metro’ celebrity issue Learn how top makeup artists give Claudine Barretto, Bea Alonzo, Angelica Panganiban and other leading ladies their fabulous looks. Feast your eyes on hot hunks Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby, John Lloyd Cruz, Victor Basa, Zanjoe Marudo and Jake Cuenca. It’s a sizzling celebrity special in Metro with the luminous Kristine Hermosa on the cover. Also, learn what celebrity talent handlers really do, read Filipina supermodel Anna Bayle’s debut column on working with divas, and discover fab and inexpensive accessories. ‘Working Mom’ celebrates Mother’s Day It’s all things Mother’s Day in this month’s Working Mom. Your guide to a balanced life profi les TV host Christine Jacob Sandejas as she refl ects on her blessings, among them a new show and commercial endorsement, her passion for tennis, and the joys of motherhood. Also, readers road test over a hundred makeup and cosmetic products. See which shampoos, lotions and lipsticks they recommend. And, style runs in the family as fi ve fashionable moms pose for a portrait with their kids. Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at Delightful cupcakes, tasty BBQ sidings in ‘FOOD’ leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. Bite into the cupcake craze: FOOD Magazine shows you how easy and inexpensive it is with your chosen frosting, For subscriptions, contact ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. candies, sprinkles and other decors. Melt Mom’s heart on Mother’s Day with your delightful bouquet of cupcakes! Also, at 924-4101 or 415-2272 locals 4658 or Joena Ca- perk up your outdoor grill gatherings with a mango salsa and other barbecue sidings, make your family beg for second brera at 415-2852 or 415-2671. servings of chicken pochero, and whip up a scrumptious shepherd’s casserole dinner in under 30 minutes! (Joseph Uy)
POWER PLANT FINDS is for May mothersBy Mira Marasigan
MAY is the time to celebrate moms! Show her you care enough to give her something special. Here are some gift suggestions for the most wonderful person in the world: Pampering Mom’s Day Emphasis is a day spa and salon that was designed as a destination for tired souls. Book a private room for salon or spa services, and let Mom indulge in a three- to four-hour traditional Indonesian Lulur massage and body scrub which includes a crème bath hair treatment, shampoo and blow dry and manicure/pedicure with foot spa (P3,800). Or you can opt for a massage and facial blowout at MMLDC package (P3,300) that includes a full body massage, Facial Sothys and manicure/pedicure with foot spa. Specialty A SPECIAL lunch treat awaits Mom on her special day. So many services are available at Emphasis, Mom will love the feel of real leather in Fino. The Eliseus’ Cuisine, MMLDC’s caterer, has prepared a menu from the salon facial (P1,300) and one-hour full White Swiss working bag and the tan Bentley bag are of seafood curry with vegetable kebab and more for only body massage (P850) to regular or French mani- perfect for fashionable mothers while the black Afri- P335++, inclusive of soup, salad bar, dessert and drink. cures (P250) and pedicure with foot spa (P550). can canvas totes with leather piping can be brought Moms even get a potted spice plant and a chance to Avail of their gift certifi cates that have no expiry to lunches with friends. Planners, wallets and check win Mary Kay products at the raffl e. To make the bond- date! It’s interchangeable to another service, trans- holders are also available. ing more worthwhile, MMLDC is also offering a “Family ferable and can even be shared! White Swiss working bag P8,750 Weekend Getaway” especially suited for families who Emphasis Salon (403-0117/403-0119) is located Indigo blue Davos bag P5,950 want to bond in a safe, relaxed and peaceful environment. at Joya Towers Plaza Drive cor. Joya Drive, Rock- Indigo blue Bentley bag P7,150 Visit the nearby Our Lady of Good Voyage shrine at the well Center. Open from Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m Tan Bentley bag P7,150 Antipolo Cathedral and treat Mom to a soothing spa mas- -8 p.m. sage after. Call 632-8111 or visit www.mmldc.org. (Peng Fino is located at R2 Level, Power Plant Mall. Young) Other must-visits Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo Executive Editor Rosan Cruz • Spend Mother’s Day at the Urban Family time Contributing Editors Market Bazaar at the Rockwell Tent Treat Mom to the newest restaurant at Rockwell Plaza, Cantinetta. Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) Marlene Ochoa (MNTC) on May 12-13, 2007. Visit the L’Oreal They serve authentic Italian dishes like Fettucine Aragosta (P660), Alla Maite Bueno (Meralco) John Rojo (Bayan) exhibit at the North Court that week Pescatora (P370) and Carbonara (P340) that can be enjoyed by the Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Juno Chuidian (Beyond Cable) for free makeovers and consultations whole family. Amy Mosura (ABS-CBN) Joseph Uy (ABS-CBN Publishing) with beauty experts. Try the Cantinetta Cesar Gomez (FPHC) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) • Archaeology is now open at the R2 Classica pizza (P450) Rafael Alunan III (Wellness) Level, Power Plant Mall. Stores in- and their Pasticcio di clude David & Goliath, T Box, Swim, Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Melanzane (P340) as Aranaz, Madison, Trü, Hot Pink, Editorial and Layout HIP Custom Publications Department well and let your mom Sapato Manila, Evita Peroni, Details, know how much you Pilar, Cru, Ilaya Couture, Anthology, appreciate her. LopezLink is published by Benpres PR Group Greyone, Color Stone, Team Manila, Cantinetta is lo- 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City Analog soul, Irene’s Closet, Marni’s cated at Block 09, Telefax: 633-3520 Room, Mimi, Dressing Room, Grax- Rockwell Center. Call For feedback, please email ie, Luca, Ruth & Esther, Camadiv and 403-0145 for reserva- [email protected] Maud. tions.