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TOTAL CONSOLIDATED REVENUES Net income/ (loss) * Lopez Group breaks Birthday thoughts 2010 2011 % change 2010 2011 % change UP confers honorary

P32.185B P28.200B -12 P3.178B P2.420B -24 AMML on ‘malasakit’ ABS-CBN ground on future home Lopez Holdings P27.869B P25.047B -10 P13.175B P3.953B -70 degree on OML P24.902B P25.964 +1 P4.116B (P167M)** -104 EDC CHAIRMAN emeritus Oscar also received the same honor in institutions…and to encourage and serving the country +10 $70.217M $35.021M -50 First Gen $1.244B $1.364B M. Lopez (OML) and chair- April 1968. joint research undertakings FPH P64.285B P70.315B +9 P24.850B P2.117B -91 man Amb. Manuel M. Lopez The award was given for between those academic insti- AMBASSADOR Manuel staff. That is a very important private sector is different from (AMML) led the groundbreak- M. Lopez (AMML), chair- objective as well.” public service, thus requiring *Net income/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent OML’s “distinguished service tutions, as well as between the ing and lowering of a time cap- to learning and to humankind academe and government.” man of the Lopez Group, AMML said the value of some adjustment on his part. **Includes P5.0-billion loss on impairment of the Northern Negros Geothermal Plant; details of EDC sule at the Lopez Group’s future celebrates his nth birthday on malasakit, which he incul- “We are few in the embas- financial results were published in the April 2012 issue of LopezLink through his lifelong passion for “…The ultimate and over- headquarters at the Rockwell biodiversity conservation which riding objective is, and will May 20 at his post in Tokyo cated among the over 5,000 sy compared to the thousands Center on April 26, 2012. fires his generous support for always be, to save lives and to with no fanfare. He expects employees of in the we had in Meralco, but we are Present at the event were research in the biological sci- take our people out of harm’s only to go to mass with his last 25 years, is something an institution no matter how Rockwell Land president ences….” His advocacy helps way,” OML stressed. wife Maritess, the day being that is now being practiced at small the numbers are, and ABS-CBN nets P2.4B Nestor Padilla and other Lo- THE consolidated net income tising revenues declined by 5% YoY to P22.3B. This was “strengthen the science of plant In 2010, the chairman a Sunday, and then to a res- the embassy in Tokyo. we look to our kababayan, the pez Group executives. of ABS-CBN Corporation 6% YoY. partly a result of lower cost of taxonomy, tropical forest ecol- emeritus was also awarded taurant for some yakitori, his “What I’m asking of the 220,000 in Japan, AMML, who also serves registered P2.4 billion for the Consumer sales for 2011 sales and services and general ogy and wildlife biology in our honorary doctorate degrees by favorite Japanese dish. staff is to go the extra mile as our market.” as chairman of Lopez Hold- full year 2011. amounted to P10.6B, posting and administrative expenses. country,” the university said. Ateneo de and De La “Frankly, as you get older, for our countrymen. We have Although the embassy is ings Corporation and Rockwell ABS-CBN generated con- a 1% increase from a year ago. Net income attributable to In his speech, the chairman Salle University. birthdays are not things you to understand that they have undermanned and on a mod- Land, described the tower as solidated revenues of P28.2B SkyCable continues to con- shareholders is at P2.4B, aided AMML and OML (3rd and 4th from left) with (l-r) Rockwell president emeritus emphasized the im- Meanwhile, in March, look forward to anymore. I been away for some time from est budget, AMML believes another feather in the company’s from advertising and consumer tribute positively with revenues by a gain on sale of SkyCable Nestor Padilla, Maritess Lopez, Connie Lopez and Cedie Lopez Vargas portance of protecting the en- OML was one of the guest haven’t really thought about it. the country and sometimes, they are able to cope because cap. He noted that such a project Lopez Group chairman emeritus sales, a 13% decline compared increasing by 10% to P4.3B, Philippine Depositary Receipts vironment from further harm speakers for a reunion of Fili- Being away from home, I don’t miscommunication can hap- of the value of malasakit. enhances a company’s reputation OML noted that the Lopez A two-story space has been Oscar M. Lopez to 2010. Less the revenues from mostly driven by the increased to the Singaporean company and of protecting human- pino Harvard alumni held at really know what to do unlike pen. There may be some un- “It is a challenge but I have and bolsters its track record for Tower and Museum will have set aside for the museum, which political advocacies and adver- take-up of its broadband service STT Communications Ltd. LOPEZ Group chairman ity from the harm they have the Makati Shangri-La Hotel. in the where you derlying reasons why problems a good staff. We are willing to management and development. four pillars to represent the will display the collection of art tisements in 2010, consolidated subscriptions which increased Meanwhile, earnings before emeritus Oscar M. Lopez wrought on the environment. Harvard Spring gathered some expect family, grandchildren they bring to the embassy are work even on weekends. Dur- In two years, all the Lopez values of entrepreneurship, it has amassed over the years. revenues for 2011 declined by by 18% YoY. However, ABS- interest, taxes, depreciation (OML) received an honor- “For in abusing our environ- 600 men and women who at- and friends to visit you. But not resolved right away. But ing calamities, like last year’s companies will be housed in integrity, leadership and public Lopez Tower is expected to 4% year-on-year (YoY). CBN Global revenues declined and amortization hit P6.8B. ary doctor of laws degree, the ment, we have made ourselves tended the Harvard schools, who knows, maybe one of we should never be construed tsunami, we were on 24/7 the 19-story Lopez Tower and service. be completed by December 2014. ABS-CBN’s advertising by 8% YoY in peso terms due to Capital expenditure and film University of the Philippines’ vulnerable to the undesirable such as the Kennedy School of the kids will surprise me,” the as being indifferent about duty. We are ready for any Museum located close to the revenues reached P17.6B, a the decline in subscribers and and program rights acquisition highest academic distinction, effects of that abuse,” OML Government; Education; Law; ambassador told LopezLink on the needs of the Filipinos eventuality,” he said. (Carla Ateneo Professional Schools, decline of 19% from a year the appreciation of the Philip- for the year amounted to P4.2B, Rockwell Land to list on May 11 on April 22, 2012, 44 years said. and Business. Skype in April. here. We have to make sure Paras-Sison) the Rockwell Club and Power Having already accom- that our kababayan do not ago. Minus the revenues from pine peso against the US dollar. 14% higher than the level of ROCKWELL Land Cor- ket debut had been obtained. after another Lopez was con- The chairman emeritus OML became the first Plant Mall, as well as the Makati plished so much in his career complain about the quality of political advocacies and ad- Total operating and other spending from the previous poration is scheduled to list He said that Rockwell Land ferred the same honor. revealed that Lopez Group Filipino to receive a Harvard central business district. as businessman and profes- service. Whatever it is they vertisements in 2010, adver- expenses dropped by P1.1B or year. (Paul Michael Villanueva) by way of introduction at the will be listed on the PSE on The distinction was Foundation Inc. is in talks to honors degree as an under- “Our staff and associates sional manager, as well as in need—whether an exten- Philippine Stock Exchange May 11, 2012, after the com- conferred during the state establish a center for collabora- graduate in 1951. In 1955, he will enjoy working here in his personal life as a family sion of their passports, (PSE) on May 11. pany received the approvals university’s 101st general com- tive research on climate change earned a master’s degree in Rockwell Center, where you man, AMML’s current aspi- application for new First Gen reports attributable Ambassador Manuel M. of the PSE and the Securities mencement exercises held at and natural hazards. The aim public administration from can literally cross the street to rations center on serving the passports—all must be Lopez, concurrent chair- and Exchange Commission the University Amphitheater. is “to encourage and fund Harvard’s Littauer School of shop, or study, or work out, country as a diplomat. attended to quickly. We man of the Lopez Group of by April 26, 2012. OML’s father Eugenio Lopez research undertakings by sci- Public Administration, while maybe get a massage, see a “I would like to bring must treat them very net income of $35M companies, told guests at the The ambassador thanked Sr., who earned his bachelor of entific faculty and students in his elder brother Eugenio Lo- movie, or wine and dine after- more Japanese investments well,” he said. FIRST Gen Corporation re- thermal Project and forgone 9.6%, to $1.4B in 2011 from groundbreaking of the Lopez Meralco chief executive of- laws degree from UP in 1923, the country’s major academic pez Jr. completed his MBA. hours. This is a premier com- in the Philippines to create The ambassador ported an attributable net in- steam revenues of P1.8B fol- $1.2B in 2010. The increased Tower and Museum that ficer Manuel Pangilinan for munity and the Lopez Group’s more employment opportuni- served as Meralco come to parent of $35.0 million lowing EDC’s acquisition of revenues reflected the higher the regulatory approvals for “keeping his promise to return presence here will elevate its Bayan ISO 9001:2008 accreditation renewed ties for our kababayan, and to president from for the year ended 2011, a de- the Bacon-Manito Geother- dispatch and fuel prices of the Rockwell Land’s stock mar- Rockwell to the Lopezes.” stature further,” AMML said. bring in more tourists. These 1986 to June 2001 cline of 50.1% compared with mal Power Plants in Septem- 1,000-MW Santa Rita and the BAYAN Business was recently of attracting top customers customer satisfaction rating are the major things we need and as chairman last year’s $70.2M. ber 2010. The noncash im- 500-MW San Lorenzo natural reaccredited with the ISO from the major industries that specifically for its data services to accomplish: investments from 2001 to 2012. The decline was mostly at- pairment charge was earlier gas power plants. 9001:2008 certification by the company caters to, like offerings, clearly demonstrat- and tourism. At the same He concurrently tributable to the lower income reported in June 2011. The P10.0B perpetual pre- Gains from LPZ debt-tender offer TUV-SUD. offshoring and outsourcing, ing its commitment to and its time, there are 220,000 Fili- served as Meralco contribution from its affiliate, “…Despite the decreased ferred shares issued by First The ISO 9001:2008, banking and manufacturing, deep understanding of what pinos in all of Japan. We want chief executive officer Energy Development Corpo- earnings contribution of EDC Gen in July 2011 enabled the cushion difficult year for investees a revised version of ISO among others. its customers and the mar- ration (EDC), as it incurred in 2011, we continue to be a company to prepay the P5.1B to make sure their needs are from 1997 to 2010. He LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- CBN Corporation in the absence is expanding its renewable ener- 9001:2000, is used as a gauge “Bayan Business has ket want and need,” Arayata a loss of $9.3M in 2011 com- full believer in the future value outstanding debt of subsidiary attended to by the embassy said the culture in the tion (LPZ) benefited from a of election-related advertising gy portfolio through First Gen. to establish and to update an consistently ranked high in added. (Red Samar) pared with an income con- of the company and have, in Unified Holdings Corpora- successful tender offer for un- that lifted 2010 revenues to re- We believe their clear strate- organization’s compliance to a tribution of $52.5M in 2010. fact, continued to increase our tion and buy back some of its restructured debt conducted in cord levels. Equity in net earnings gic directions will allow Lopez quality management system. The lower earnings from EDC ownership in the company…,” convertible bonds. As a result, 2011 to cushion the impact of a decreased by 93% to P732 million Holdings to provide sustainable Through an auditing test had mainly resulted from First Gen president Giles Puno consolidated interest expense AMML, JICA sign loan agreements for ODA projects difficult year for its investees. from P11.118B as associate FPH returns to shareholders over the conducted in November 2011 the noncash impairment of said. dropped by $19.2M from Total debt bought back dur- reported a net income attribut- long term,” said Lopez Holdings by TUV-SUD, an Interna- AMBASSADOR Manuel M. Channel Improvement project AMML also expressed ap- $115.3M (or P5.0 billion) on First Gen’s consolidated $104.2M in 2010 to $84.9M in ing the year resulted in a gain able to equity holders of the par- president Salvador G. Tirona. tional Standards Organiza- Lopez (AMML) and Japan (Phase III), Flood Risk Man- preciation for Japan’s continued the Northern Negros Geo- revenues rose by $119.3M, or 2011. ( Joel Gaborni) of P2.119 billion for 2011, ac- ent of P2.150B, versus 24.850B Lopez Holdings declared its tion-accredited certification International Cooperation agement project for Cagayan support for the Philippines counted for as “excess of the the previous year when it sold a first cash dividend of P0.10 per body, Bayan Business was Agency (JICA) vice president River, Tagoloan River and as a top ODA partner despite carrying amount of obligation 6.6% interest in Meralco. share in September 2011. found compliant in all eight Izumi Arai recently signed Imus River, National Irriga- the fiscal challenges posed by FPH recurring net income better over the buyback price.” “ABS-CBN operates in a As of December 31, 2011, quality management principles seven JICA official develop- tion Sector Rehabilitation Japan’s recovery and recon- FIRST Philippine Holdings from $70.2M. This was primarily income would be P3.4B, versus Thecompany posted P3.953B fiercely competitive market Lopez Holdings held a 57.3% that form the ISO 9001:2008 ment assistance (ODA) loan and Improvement project, and struction efforts after the Great Corporation (FPH) reported a due to the lower income contri- P1.5B the previous year. in net income attributable to but continues to make signifi- economic interest in ABS- standards, including leader- agreements totaling ¥68.263 Mindanao Sustainable Agrar- East Japan Earthquake. net income attributable to equity bution of First Gen affiliate En- Consolidated revenues im- equity holders of the parent in cant investments toward future CBN and 44.3% in FPH. (Car- ship, continual improvement billion (approximately P35.49B ian and Agriculture Develop- Meanwhile, Arai said that holders of P2.117 billion, lower ergy Development Corporation, proved by 6% YoY to P70.315B 2011. The amount is 70% lower growth. At the same time, FPH la Paras-Sison) and mutually beneficial sup- or $832.48 million), marking a ment. “the Philippines’ stable eco- plier relationship. by 91% from P24.850B in 2010. which recorded a loss attribut- from P64.285B. Sale of elec- than the P13.175B reported in SAVE THE DATE 34% increase from the previ- AMML stressed that the nomic growth and improvement Net earnings in 2010, however, able to equity holders of the par- tricity accounted for 83% of 2010. The 2010 results include Bayan Business has been ous fiscal year. projects will have significant of its fiscal condition in recent include the P23.558B gain on the ent in the amount of P167.2M FPH revenues. the company’s share in the gain May 9: EDC annual meeting, One Corporate Center, 10am enjoying this accreditation These projects are the impact, as other JICA pro- years have been remarkable.” He sale of a 6.6% stake in Meralco. compared to an attributable net FPH president Elpidio L. on sale of Meralco by associate May 16: First Gen annual meeting, Rockwell Tent, 10am since 2008. Forestland Management grams have improved the lives added that it is JICA’s desire “to Jon Arayata, VP and Bayan FPH affiliate First Gen Cor- income of P4.116B in 2010. Ibañez said, “Recurring in- First Philippine Holdings Cor- May 28: FPH annual meeting, Rockwell Tent, 10am project, Central Luzon Link of Filipinos in the past. He continuously work together on Business head, said excelling Expressway project, Arterial noted that “Japan and JICA the difficult task that arises in the poration, which in 2010 ac- Removing the effects of the come remains on the upward poration (FPH). May 29: Meralco annual meeting, Meralco Theater, 9am in these quality management Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and JICA VP Izumi Arai shake hands after the Road Bypass project (Phase have been with Filipinos both process of inclusive growth and counted for 82% of FPH reve- one-off gain on sale of Meralco trend. We will continue to fo- Net revenues of P25.047B, June 1: Lopez Holdings annual meeting, Rockwell Center, principles have assured Bayan signing ceremonies for the ODA projects II), -Marikina River in good and bad times.” mitigate people’s vulnerability.” nues, posted a 50% year-on-year in 2010 and impairment losses cus on operations and synergies lower by 10% from the previous 10am (YoY) drop in net income attrib- reported in both years 2010 among the various businesses.” year’s P27.869B, reflects the chal- June 21: ABS-CBN annual meeting, Theater, 8am utable to parent of $35.0 million and 2011, FPH recurring net (Carla Paras-Sison) lenging year experienced by ABS- Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph

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OurBy Rina Lopez Bautista Camino de Santiago treats promotes disaster preparedness IT was his dream. Before he we passed, we would ask for stampa or ‘Aryana’ ABS-CBN Regional News recently ties,” ABS-CBN president and chief ABS-CBN Regional News head even turned 80, he said that he sello to fill our credentiales. They would launched segments on its regional operating officer Charo Santos- Charie Villa said the launch of the would like to do the Camino so willingly give us, the peregrines, the makes a morning shows and newscasts that Concio said. She noted that an aver- segments was timed in March, when de Santiago, a pilgrimage to stamps. In one bar, the proprietor did splash give viewers survival tips and infor- age of 20 typhoons hit the country local government units observe Fire the Cathedral of Santiago not just give us stamps but gave all mation on preparing for disasters annually. Prevention Month by conducting de Compostela in Galicia, the peregrines in the bar orujo de café, ABS-CBN makes a big and emergencies. ABS-CBN Regional Network fire drills and encouraging their con- splash with its newest Spain, where the remains of which is Galician liquor. Also, in most Themove came after a string of ca- Group head Jerry Bennett, on the stituents to make their areas a non- the apostle St. James are bur- of these bars, the espresso was good. “fantaserye,” “Aryana.” lamities hit the country and caught other hand, believes that the project fire risk zone. Top billed by ied. There are many routes but Along the way though, we learned that residents by surprise: typhoon Sen- upholds the network’s commitment “TV Patrol Southern Tagalog” in he wanted to do the Camino even if it was an espresso, we needed to FA M A S dong in and Iligan, to render service to Filipinos world- presented “Ligtas Ako!” Best Child Norte, which means walking share the cup as aseos or servicios were and a series of earthquakes in Ne- wide. that teaches the people in the region at least 100 kilometers. Be- few and far between. The pilgrims and their Latin names as printed on their Compostelas (from left to right): Beniaminum, Ons- Actress , “Aryana” features the adven- gros, and other provinces “Getting the community ready for how to prepare a 72-hour survival carium, Mariam Consolatam, Mercedesum, Vicentum, Elviram, Angelum, Mariam Presentacion and Mariam tures of a teen girl who turns into a mermaid on cause of him, we have become Every morning we would leave our in the south. any type of calamity through timely kit. This was followed by “TV Patrol a family of walkers and also inns after breakfast to walk 15 kilome- Catharinam her 14th birthday. The cast of “Aryana” includes “It is about time we plan information on TV and radio is part Central Visayas” with “Andam Ka Na , , Desiree del Valle, my mom, his loving and duti- ters. Wherever we were for lunch, we Having received our Compostelas, we attended make it.” I knew he had expressed a fear we all had. and prepare in order to mini- of our service to the public,” Bennett Ba?” and 15 more segments in other ful wife, would not just be with would stop to eat. As we would some- the 6 p.m. mass to give thanks for seeing the end That given all the odds, the rain, the cold, the long , Tetchie Agbayani, Giselle Tongi, mize loss of lives and proper- said. local “TV Patrol” editions. Rustica Carpio, Lotlot de Leon, Chokoleit, Lou- him on the trip, but would walk with him as much times be in the middle of nowhere, our guides would of our journey. We then went on to do the other walks, leaving our families behind and putting our as she could. cook picnic lunches for us behind their vans. Those rituals usually performed by pilgrims. We em- everyday lives on hold for 18 days, we made it. We ise Abuel and Paul Salas. Don’t miss the premiere The start of “Aryana” on May 7, on Primetime Bida! (Aaron ‘CGE TV in da were the best lunches. After lunch, we would con- braced the statue of St. James at the back of the did the pilgrimage and we reached our destination. Domingo) ABS-CBN triumphs at NYF 2012 On April 4, we started to walk. Our guides had tinue on our walk to finish the 15 kilometers of the main altar. And we visited the Tomb of St. James It was an individual journey but a collective one as ABS-CBN continues its winning documentary reaf- Loop’: Crazy told us to just follow the yellow arrows and the scal- day. Rain or shine. Everyone knew we were there for where we each said a personal prayer. well. It is an experience we share and will not for- ‘Royal teleserye’ streak at the New York Festivals firms what “Kru- lop shell and it would lead us to Santiago de Com- a purpose. Everyone knew we needed to complete The pilgrims’ mass is 12 p.m. every day. And so, get for the rest reigns (NYF) International TV and Film sada” is all about. but good! postela. True to April weather in Spain, it rained. this journey—for ourselves, our parents, our God the next day, we set off for mass. We were told that of our lives. And yet, even with the cold (most days at 2 degrees), and for those we dedicated our walk to that day. during the pilgrims’ mass the priest would recite The author According to the latest data from Awards 2012 after its News and “‘Krusada’ does ABS-CBN breaks new ground we walked. And it was on one of those cold and Each 15-kilometer day we finished brought us the countries from where the pilgrims came from. (right photo, Kantar Media, the pilot episode of Current Affairs programs bagged not just feature sto- once again with “CGE TV in da rainy days when my dad caught cold and felt fever- closer to our journey’s end. Each end of day, we And when he did say “Filipinas,” I was so excited standing next “royal teleserye” “” ruled awards at the prestigious competi- ries about people’s Loop,” the first show of its kind ish. The next day, he stayed indoors and gathered his were to a casa, a rurales or an inn. During our that I wanted to clap my hands. But we were at to a Camino its timeslot with a 31.7% national tion. lives. The journal- on Philippine television. strength to walk again. And walk he did. 18-day trip, we stayed in eight different places. mass and no one else was clapping. signpost), Lopez TV rating, posting a 15.4 difference “Krusada” bagged a Bronze ists of ‘Krusada’ “CGE TV in da Loop” gives 100 kilometers to go The finish We were doubly fortunate that the biggest bota- Group chairman compared to the 16.3% national World Medal in the Social Issues/ stand up for those ordinary Filipinos the chance to We got to Baamonde on Easter Sunday. This It was raining as we set out on that last day. fumeiro or incense burner in the world was swung emeritus Os- TV rating of its rival program Current Events category for its who don’t have a be stars as it features the best on- was where and when we would start the walk of But as we walked into Santiago de Compostela at mass that day. It was a sight to behold as the car M. Lopez’s “Biritera” on GMA. “Princess report on the condition of elderly voice, for those line videos from www.cge.tv, the the last 100 kilometers to Santiago, where the at 5 p.m., the weather cleared. We walked in, tri- huge incensory swung to and fro from one end third child, is the and I” is top billed by Albert and ailing inmates who were ex- who suffer, and to home of user-generated Pinoy bones and the shrine of the apostle St. James lay. umphant, happy to finally step on the 0.0 marker of the church to the other, in synchrony with the president and Martinez, , pected to be released from prison provoke power- content. At the beginning of the trip, we were given a pil- and gaze at the Cathedral of St. James. We then Hymm of Santiago. It was truly awesome. executive direc- , , but were denied parole. ful and influential CGE stands for “commu- grim’s passport. This passport would hold the proof went to the Pilgrim’s Office where we showed our We walked your dream, Dad! tor of Knowl- , “This award is the result of the people to do some- News and Current Affairs head Ging Reyes (cen- nity-generated entertainment,” that we had walked The Way, The Camino to San- credencial, were interviewed and where we got our Walking to our hotel that day, my dad, in his edge Channel and . (A. Domingo) ‘Krusada’ team’s collective effort. thing for the bene- ter) with ABS-CBN Las Vegas correspondent Bev which is why the site depends tiago de Compostela. In each of the bars or hostels Compostelas citing our Latin names. quiet voice, said, “And we thought we’d never Foundation Inc. Jumilla in ‘ANC Presents: This inspires us to present more fit of the majority,” Llorente and anchor Abner Mercado at the NYF on “CGEzens” who sign up, cre- stories that are greatly relevant to said Reyes on abs- 2012 awarding ceremony in Las Vegas ate their own channels and up- HR COUNCIL Road to 2013’ Filipinos,” said Abner Mercado, cbnNEWS.com. load their videos. The website’s Deadline on May 11! ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) embarks on a who anchored the documentary The NYF also awarded “TV History and Society category, content has also been airing on HR heads undergo Lopez Values mind-mapping workshop How can we express yearlong primer that will present comprehensive titled “Laya” aired in June 2011. Patrol” its second finalist certifi- and “Storyline” in the Biography/ hosted and non-hosted shows analyses of sectors, personalities and components Ging Reyes, head of ABS-CBN cate for its coverage of typhoon Profiles category. Last year, “Sto- at SkyCable Digital Channel 72 HR representatives from Lopez Group compa- retain the definitions and behavioral indicators different Values, and not only in support of the our nationalism in our critical to the upcoming elections in “ANC Presents: News and Current Affairs Division, Juaning in the Best Newscast cat- ryline” earned three recognitions since 2010. nies underwent a workshop on mind-mapping of the seven Lopez Values. This was followed by operating principles inherent in our personal prac- everyday work? Road to 2013” anchored by Lynda Jumilla. Jumilla stressed that Mercado’s winning egory. from the NYF: Silver World “CGE TV in da Loop” is hosted using the Lopez Values with social marketing a brainstorming challenge that used the Values tice. The tools we were given can help us reach a will chart the political and electoral landscape in the Also making it as finalists were Medal in the Biography/Profiles by CGE jocks Jessica, Edu, Nik- innovator Brad Geiser at the Palm Grove, Rock- Mind-Mapping Tool and the application of the more reasonable solution where we look at things WHEN Eugenio Lopez Sr. bought Meralco coming months in the program. Catch “ANC Pres- Gary V at “Rated K” in the Magazine For- category, Bronze World Medal ko, DJ Chacha of 101.9 Tambay- well Club on April 27, 2012. 7x7 Value Matrix. Here, the attendees came up from a broader perspective,” one attendee shared. from the Americans and hired an-all Filipino ents: Road to 2013” on ANC (SkyCable Channel mat category, “EDSA 25: Sulyap in the Community Portraits cat- an, Kuya Jobert and Anna. To- Attending the activity were HRs from Ad- with courses of action given a particular problem, The scenarios presented during the workshop team to run it because he believed they could, Music Museum he displayed his Nationalism. 27), every Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Kane Choa) sa Kasaysayan,” a documentary on egory and a finalist certificate in gether, the CGE jocks bring you tel, Asian Eye Institute, Bayan, Lopez Holdings with the Lopez Values as point of reference. explained how vital a Values-based discussion is, GARY V marks his 29th anni- the 25th anniversary of the 1986 the Social Issues/Current Events fresh, fun and “crazy good en- Corporation, SkyCable, First Philippine Hold- Geiser said cascading the importance of the not only in arriving at an approach, but also in When members of the Lopez family chose to return from exile and add their efforts to Martin is ‘X Factor’ judge versary in the industry and the People Power Revolution in the category. tertainment”—straight from the ings Corporation, First Philec, First Philippine Values to employees may take time, but with the cascading the Values in the different companies. the task of getting the country back on its joins “ Philippines” as 25th year of his company Ma- video cameras and smartphones Industrial Park, Rockwell, Therma Prime, Griffin use of social media platforms, HRs may now With appreciative inquiry and conflict-resolu- feet in 1986, that was Nationalism. When one of the four judges. Aside from serving as a judge nila Genesis Entertainment & Sierra and Lopez Group Foundation Inc. have a common understanding of how a certain tion as key sources, the HR head can narrow down Collectibles available at The ABS-CBN store of Filipinos here and abroad! they stayed, that too was Nationalism. during eliminations, he will also act as a mentor to Management Inc. with “Gary V: Starting with a Space Learning activity, the HR solution was reached. an issue and focus on a specific Value that leaves Kapamilya viewers can tune When geo-scientists from Energy Devel- On Higher Ground,” a series of heads took part in an exercise that helped them “Passionate engagement about the values them with a better understanding of the situation. select finalists. “,” with KC Wako Wako grants fans’ wish in to Channel 2 from Mondays opment Corporation flew the Philippine flag can—and will—eventually lead to a positive in- The workshop wrapped up with the introduc- Concepcion as host, will also give away the biggest concerts at the Music Museum. to Fridays at 12:30 a.m. to catch ‘Undaunted’ now on DVD from a Chile mountaintop three months ago, prize for a talent search in the history of Philippine This month, “Gary V: On High- ANOTHER wish from fans Ignacia Ave., . Pur- the best of the bunch. Those from fluence,” said Geiser. tion of the Values Stars program—Lopez employ- that was also Nationalism. TV. Who are the other judges joining Martin? Find er Ground” happens on May of the top-rating fantasy series chases can also be made online other parts of “UNDAUNTED,” the “The workshop taught us ways of opening ee-personas imbibed with the seven Lopez Values How about you? How do you, as a Lopez out in the next few days! Watch “The X Factor Phil- 9 and 10. Tickets are priced at “Wako Wako” is granted as the through www.abscbnstore.multi- the world musicale on the story of perspectives with which we can assess available and charged with four key roles: participation, Group employee, express Nationalism as ippines,” soon on ABS-CBN! (K. 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Next Top Model’ Music Museum at Kids can proudly wear Wako that aims to empower children by “CGE TV The musicale’s cast features Audie Gemora as OML, Lopez Group Studio 23 has acquired the rights to air “Asia’s 721-6726 and Ma- Wako cotton shirts, which are encouraging them to become who in da Loop” DON’T FORGET employees and Lopez family mem- Next Top Model,” the Pan-Asian adaptation of nila Genesis at available in white. The Wako they want to be and the best that on the bers, including Cedie May 11, 2012: Email essay on “How can “America’s Next Top Model.” If you are aged 18 to 706-2170 to Wako quality pencil cases and bag they can be. It doesn’t only entertain web- 71. (A. 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(L-R) ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio shares insights with EXECUTIVE FEATURE SID director Paolo Ramos (right) and ROBERTO G. Labayen, Steep learning curve He has director of photography Rommel Sales; head of Integrated Creative Labayen joined ABS-CBN no regrets “TV Patrol” anchor Communications Manage- in June 2004 as head of Cre- joining ABS- previews her take; “Walang Hanggan” ment at ABS-CBN Corpora- ative Communications Man- CBN. “I really stars and tion, was a hotshot advertising agement (CCM) and reported enjoy it here. I share a sweet off-cam moment; “The executive when he caught the made the right Happy Bosses” of ICCM, clockwise from to then Entertainment Group eye of ABS-CBN executives. decision. Work left: Ira Zabat, Johnny de los Santos, head Charo Santos-Concio, here gives vent Patrick de Leon and ICCM head Rob- In 2002, then president and now president and COO. He ert Labayen; Some of the international chief operating officer (COO) had a steep learning curve, to my artis- creative awards won by ICCM Federico M. Garcia and then having no knowledge about tic side, to join the festivities. by creative directors Patrick de such as typhoon Ondoy in Sep- Gustung-gusto nila yun.” Integrated Sales and Market- broadcast or media promo- while at ABS-CBN STYLE... they were brilliant in bringing ture of how Filipinos are proud Curtis, , Vhong Cliff diving has never looked Leon, Johnny delos Santos and tember 2009. What was sup- “This is not one of those ing head Nicanor Gabunada tions. the same from page 1 in the noise in 2005, strutting of their heritage—and values Navarro, , Billy Craw- more tempting as his ad agency colleague Ira posed to be a nod to that season’s workplaces where someone Jr. talked to him about joining “The people in CCM were t i m e like a champion pep squad in like bayanihan, camaraderie, ford, , , jumps off the rocks to retrieve Zabat, who head New Media top-rating show “May Bukas would complain, ‘That’s not in the company but he was not the ones who taught me. I was I am We all have our favor- 2008 and letting loose on tram- unity, respect and love for one’s Colleen Garcia, Jugs Jugu- a friend’s valuable that fell into Promotions, Entertainment Pa” became even more relevant, my job description,’” Enter- ready to make the big leap. The honest with them: this is what a b l e ites. Some might have fond polines in 2011—all against the self—as reflected in traditional eta and Teddy Corpuz feast on the water. Promotions, and News and more meaningful when it was tainment Promotions’ De los following year, Labayen hap- I know, this is what I don’t t o memories of one of the earliest backdrop of the best Filipino summer festivals. Guimaras’ world-famous man- and plus-sized Current Affairs Promotions tweaked to reaffirm Filipinos’ Santos added. pened to work with ABS-CBN know. Clients usually want d o summer SIDs dating back to traits and traditions. Snippets from the newest goes during the Manggahan majorettes redefine sexy as they under ICCM, respectively. faith and reassure them as they De los Santos, a home- chairman and chief executive someone very experienced, but ‘Pinoy summer da best 2002. Your pick could be the SID: a rainbow brightens the Festival. lead the marching band with As Zabat put it, Team struggled to rebuild their lives grown Kapamilya, considers officer Eugenio Lopez III here I was, walang alam. It was one where the Kapamilya tal- forever’ as Dinagyang dancers offer Ai-Ai delas Alas wows the confidence. ICCM is the one filling in the after the calamity. ABS-CBN as “one big play- ents showed off their skills in This year, ABS-CBN boldly a ride to the stranded Angelica crowd as she rides her float in cheers for a girl in a palo sebo gaps between the telenovelas, Collaborating with Labay- ground” where, as a production Filipino street games in 2004. proclaims “Pinoy summer da Panganiban, , the Panagbenga Festival. Angel contest while KC Concepcion news programs, sitcoms and en’s team on the SIDs—aside assistant in the 1990s, he was Most everyone would agree best forever” as it paints a pic- , , Locsin epitomizes the charm- plays with fire as she tries poi noontime shows with their from summer, there are also able to dabble in everything Roberto Labayen: and Jason Gainza. Anne ing Filipina, who persuades the dancing. “short films.” As with the com- SIDs to mark the start of the and anything that aroused his MEET THE TEAM ABS-CBN News anchors mercials in his and Labayen’s year, the rainy season and curiosity. Prodded by Labayen, Seated, first row: Peewee Gonzales, Marvin Bragas, Alfie Landayan, Paolo Ramos, Christine Joy Laxamana, Danie Sedilla-Cruz, Edsel , Korina Sanchez, former world, their aim is to Christmas, in addition to sea- he recently tried his hand at di- Humility, authenticity, creativity Misenas, Christine Daria-Estabillo and Jaime Porca; Seated, middle row: Arlene Cabanding-Geronimo, Sheryl Ramos, Lorenz Roi and Regional News “enchant in 30 seconds,” Zabat sonal, one-off campaigns—is recting and music production. By Carla Paras-Sison Morales, Marl Abejero, Maryjane Calapatia and Love Rose de Leon; Standing: Darwin Duenas, Rommel Andreo Sales, Mark Vincent anchors help in the Flores de said. ABS-CBN Marketing led by ‘Very happy department’ Sangga, Ian Faustino, Tess Perez-Mendoza, Pamela Joy Mercado, Marchie Mallari, Shally Tablada, Ira Zabat, Robert Labayen, Johnny Mayo procession. With the annual SIDs’ “big Cookie Bartolome and Zita This teaching and learning (EL3) when the latter chaired a struggle at first. But I learned advocacy on Filipino values because it was “too easy.” In- delos Santos, Patrick de Leon, Marcus Davis, Amber Davis, Mark , Meryl Miranda, Dang Fortaleza-Baldonado, Sam This year’s theme song, reveal” comparable to the an- Aragon. culture has also given rise to the 2003 Ad Congress, and from all of them. It took about and lift national pride.” stead, writers and art directors Esquillon, Kathrina Sanchez and Mary Ann Rejano. Not in photo: Oliver Paler “Pinoy Summer Da Best For- ticipation for the Super Bowl So there it is: Follow the an- the division’s own version of Labayen wrote the theme song a year of adjustment and then Credited with ABS-CBN wanted something “clever” to ever”—with its infectious “E among American football fans, nual theme, look for a new spin, TEDTalks—CSI (see sidebar), and did other creative work for we hit our rhythm. I’m a good station IDs that resonate with trigger purchasing choices. But yo, e yo” chorus—is performed what does it take for Team and think of what’s relevant to where the team members can the annual meet. In 2004, EL3 team player,” Labayen re- Filipino audiences, Labayen in ABS-CBN, Labayen found by and Gerald ICCM to keep surprising us? the Filipino. sharpen their skills, learn new invited him to join ABS-CBN called. says the CCM team doesn’t a ready audience for his heart- Anderson with lyrics by Chris- After all, how many variations Labayen supplied the lyr- ones or, if one is up to the chal- and, somehow, the timing felt He joined just when ABS- run out of ideas because their warming songs, with the sta- tine Daria-Estabillo and music can be done on the summer- ics for the now-classic “Star lenge, even be the presenter. right. CBN lost dominance among anchor is love of country and tion IDs CCM has made over “I was at the height of my viewers and love for the Filipino. the years viewed by millions on by Marcus and Amber Davis. and-the-sun-sea-sand theme, ng Pasko” for the post-Ondoy Perhaps the patented From the heart SIDs are among the au- on Christmas and its parol and Christmas SID, “Da Best ang formula works even more ef- career in advertising. I had no found humility to be par- YouTube and on ABS-CBN diovisual treats churned out by puto bumbong? What’s the se- Paskong Pilipino” for the 2011 fectively because ICCM is a reason to leave the industry. I ticularly essential in building a “That (love of country) channels that air globally. was managing partner of (one good team. cannot be faked. It provides For LopezLink readers, ABS-CBN’s Integrated Cre- cret sauce? Christmas SID and “Piliin Mo “very happy department,” one Accomplished people ative Communications Man- Exciting ang Pilipinas” for Choose Phil- so exuberant that even ABS- of the top advertising agen- immense inspiration. Kung Labayen said, “Working in agement (ICCM) division. The “That’s the exciting part,” ippines, among others. But in CBN president Charo Santos- cies) and concurrent executive “This is ABS-CBN. You feel na feel mo, hindi ka a Lopez company is a great group, composed of less than a Labayen laughed. “Our theme his division, songwriting duties Concio once took notice. creative director. I had a very work with a lot of accom- mauubusan because it’s from honor. The Lopez Group hundred, mostly-twentysome- for the past few years is ‘Da and much of everything else “Everybody is engaged and good 20-year advertising ca- plished people, many heads the heart. Hindi ka mapapa- has a tradition of national- thing creatives, is tasked to Best.’ For this summer, we are really up for grabs—anyone happy. If they feel that they can reer running. But you know, in who have their own objectives. god, hindi ka magsasawa. It’s ism and public service. In all promote the overall image of thought, what are the sum- who wants to take a shot can do compose a song for the SID or your 40s you experience some But losing the top rating in something you do not because the management meetings I ABS-CBN creatively through mer things that are uniquely so. if they can direct… it’s like they kind of midlife crisis, you Mega Manila humbled every- you get paid for it or because have attended, I find that ‘in trailers, AVPs, theme songs and Filipino? At the same time, we Cause of happiness see that they can actually real- want to do something more one. We had to work together you get evaluated every year. the service of the Filipino’ is plugs, said ICCM head Robert followed the ‘Da Best’ theme “Even if it’s not their job to ize their dreams. ICCM always meaningful. I wanted to do more closely, to shape up and It’s something you do because a true and unique character Labayen. of the company which Team write a song or compose music, encourages that,” New Media’s something more, something pull together. I found myself you believe in it, in the beauty of ABS-CBN and the Lopez Award-winning creative ICCM also develops every they just do it. They’re excited,” De Leon agreed. for the country, something working with a very good ex- of our country, in the talent of Group, for that matter. If that Labayen, an award-winning year.” Labayen said of his young and Indeed, if Disney World is patriotic. ABS-CBN gave ecutive committee. I did not the Filipino,” he said. is something you believe in creative from a top advertis- When it is called for, ICCM talented team. “Not only are we known as “the world’s happi- me that opportunity. I would see much competition between There was a time in the your heart that you want to do ing agency, has steered Team calibrates the SIDs to respond able to save because we do al- est place,” then the ABS-CBN be pitching not products, but heads, no turf wars, everyone advertising industry when cre- (serve the Filipino), then you ICCM since 2004. He is backed to specific events or situations, most everything in-house, but equivalent would have to be Filipino values, Pinoy pride,” was cooperating and offering atives didn’t have much respect will be successful and happy it’s a cause of happiness as well. ICCM. he explained. help,” he said. for jingle-based commercials in your work.” TIMELINE SPOTLIGHT 1986-1987 Promax/BDA World Gold TV Promo becomes send in photos and videos Squad, plus groups of poi and The Catholic Mass IF you’re wondering why ev- eryone in Robert Labayen’s Creative Communications Promotion and Marketing CCM. With De Leon showing “how we Filipinos hip-hop dancers Media Awards cites “Star division disappears every Tues- Management (CCM) is Awards’ in-house holiday/sea- retired, former advertising celebrate summer, the 2009 ng Pasko” as the year’s best day at lunchtime, it’s because organized as ABS-CBN sonal promotion category executive Roberto Labayen simple but meaningful “Galaw-galaw sa Tag-Araw” station ID Creative play they’re playing “CSI”—Cre- Merchandising, headed by 2002 takes over moments that we share as a is the call of Kanto Boys 2011 ative Sessions Ito (CSI), that is. knowledge especially in pro- them and, of course, if you Salvii Casino directs The “50 Years Gold” SID Pinoys” for the “Kapamilya, , John Lloyd The “Da Best” campaign “We take the teaching and duction-related topics. take that plunge of teaching, 1999 ABS-CBN’s first summer wins a bronze medal in the Summer Na! Sama Ka!” SID Cruz, and is rolled out in “Bida Best learning value seriously,” said Despite hectic schedules you really have to know what Merchandising is spun off SID, “Saya ng Summer” New York Festivals Interna- 2007 as Kapamilya sa Tag-Araw,” highlight- New Media Promotions head that don’t leave them much you’re talking about. That’s the to cater to external paying 2003 tional Television and Film Ordinary Filipinos have all stars get busy doing good ing how ABS-CBN and Patrick de Leon. “Anybody time to take further studies challenge,” De Leon said. clients. TV Promo, with To celebrate ABS-CBN’s Awards Awards kinds of fun under the sun deeds— building homes, its stars are inspired by who’s not an expert but who is formally—the team produces Labayen noted that his copywriter Cindy de Leon as 50th anniversary, the sum- 2005 as Kapamilya talents show cleaning a river and feeding Filipinos who strive to be passionate about a subject can some 50 spots a day, after all— team is now also learning head, is created to service all mer SID is called “Happy “Iba Ka-Summer ang off their dance moves in children the best that they can be teach.” they have managed to bone up cinematography. “Directing is in-house promotions Fiftiesta” Kapamilya” is less theme “Araw Natin ‘To” 2010 2012 For two years now, Team on topics like presentation, de- easier compared to cinematog- The network begins using 2004 song-driven, relying mostly 2008 “Summer ang Simula” is a “Pinoy Summer Da Best For- ICCM has gotten together for sign principles and innovations, raphy, so we’re studying that. “Kapamilya” as a slogan Kapamilya stars participate on sound effects and chants “One Team, One Summer” collage of summer activities ever” “launched on “ASAP these two-hour freewheeling radio writing and art direction. And production management, 2000 in the street games Filipino 2006 enlists the winning routines that, taken together, forms a Rocks” on April 15, marking talks, a sort of open mic for “They’re very supportive because they want to go into it Director Paolo Ramos at the kids play in “Sabay Summer Breaking from tradition, of the University of the canvas painting “a better world the official start of summer The Christmas station ID those who want to share their of whoever stands in front of as well,” he shared. helm of a recent CSI (SID) wins a silver medal in the Tayo, Kapamilya” CCM asks viewers to Philippines Varsity Pep for the Filipino” for all kapamilya

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‘Kapamilya’ stars lead kickoff ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA OML backs Manggahan Festival Young artists Luna, Beat also occasions the commissioning of new architecture. In the Philippines, the availability Those who cannot remember the past are By Dulce Festin-Baybay work from contemporary artists Nikki Luna and of wood has given rise to different traditions of condemned to repeat it. —George Santayana Concepcion in new Ernest Concepcion, who are both graduates of sculpture and vernacular architecture. Samples of May 4, 1947 the University of the Philippines College of Fine these are seen in situ and in museums and other IN Guimaras, the biggest and the weeklong exhibit Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. sells FEATI to most awaited event of the year festival on April Arts. Luna has consistently shown a propensity collections. WHAT do you think of when you hear the word Philippine Airlines for P3.5 million is the Manggahan Festival held 15, 2012. It offi- toward realizing ironically stoic-toned installa- Prof. Calapis will discuss wood identification “beat”? Do you think of drummers, little tin sol- in April that brings out the cre- cially opened the tions while invoking intense emotions emanat- while Fadriquela will focus on the other topics. May 29, 1978 diers or maybe even and his fa- ativity, talent and competitive- next day, with the ing from personal and collective trauma. Con- The seminar hopes to give the public a better Meralco Securities Corporation is renamed mous song? “Beat” encourages wordplay because ness of the locals. theme “Unfold- cepcion, in these recent years of reestablishing his understanding of the material they work with, First Philippine Holdings Corporation. The of its multiple meanings—more than 20 entries Lopez Group Foundation ing Science and art practice in the US East Coast, has taken to display and store, collect and use. Fee of P2,500 company’s key assets are Philec, PECCO are found under “beat” in www.merriam–web- Inc. chairman Oscar M. Lo- Technology for staging performative art duels. includes lunch and certificate. (now First Balfour) and Meralco Securities ster.com, including the compound forms. Let’s pez (OML) did not hesitate A g r i -To u r i s m Beat opens on May 17, 2012 and ends on Oc- Summer workshop Industrial Corporation (now FPIC), plus look at a couple of meanings. to support this year’s Mang- Development.” tober 13, 2012. 25% of PCI Bank “Beat” may signify ultimate defeat and/or sur- Take a look at Lopez Museum’s summer gahan Festival when tapped by On Sunday, a A woody discussion on render—relational terms we could associate with workshop offering: May 26, 1993 Laly Golez-Nava, head of the triathlon was held Foldabots workshop with Jomike Tejido The signatories to the Pasig River declaration led by AFI managing director and PRRC chair such pieces as Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo’s “The June 20 Manggahan Festival Founda- which involved a Guimaras Governor Felipe Hilan Nava Former Vice President Gina Lopez (seated, fifth from left) Assassination of Governor General Bustaman- On May 14, 16 and 18, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Jomike tion. ABS-CBN was also the 1.5 km. swim, a (center) thanks the Lopezes and ABS-CBN for As part of the Lopez Memorial Museum lec- Fernando H. Lopez te,” “Ofelia” or “La derota de Limahong”; Juan Tejido will teach participants the creative process sole media broadcasting part- 40-km. bike and supporting the Manggahan Festival ture series on materials, Cheek Fadriquela and passes away Arellano’s “Christ Down from the Cross”; Galo of conceptual design, prototype construction and Hope for the Pasig River ner of the festival. a 10-km. run. Prof. Rosalie Calapis of the University of the May 9, 1997 Ocampo’s “Crucifixion”; Ang Kiukok’s “Seated final art of making robot toys. The final product The Lopezes’ roots are in There were around 80 local and obligatory during the Mang- Philippines-Los Baños will talk on the struc- Figure”; Jeremias Navarro’s “Flying Machine for will be a craft book compilation of the partici- Brothers Eugenio Jr., Guimaras, and their ancestral foreign participants in the tri- gahan Festival as it’s a handy ture of wood, wood identification, its physical Icarus”; and Danilo Dalena’s “Talo.” pants’ works. Fee of P3,500 includes materials. Oscar and Manuel Stakeholders sign historic home Roca Encantada is one athlon co-organized with the excuse for the locals to get and chemical properties and the wooden cultural But “beat” can also indicate rhythm/move- The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground Lopez appear on the of the island’s famous tourist Multi-Sports Associa- decked out in their best cos- heritage in the Philippines in The Fundamentals ment as in the ribaldry of Juvenal Sanso’s “Car- floor, , Exchange Road corner cover of Asiaweek spots. Lopez family members tion. There was also a fun run of tumes...” of Materials: Wood. The seminar is set for June nival,” “La Fete,” “Mardi Gras” and “Joyride,” or , Pasig City. Museum days and magazine Pasig River declaration have been consistently support- 5 km. and 10 km. with almost A highlight of the festival 20, 2012, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. retreat as in Onib Olmedo’s “The Prey” or “Bar hours are Mondays to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Lopez ing the 19-year-old Mangga- 400 participants. Dan Galvez, is the mango eat-all-you-can As a medium for the arts, wood has been used THERE is hope for the Pa- (AFI) managing director and mayor Jaime Medina, Sagip Pa- Scene” and Pacita Abad’s “Recluse.” a.m.-5 p.m. For details, call Fanny at 635-9545. Memorial Museum Library han Festival. 4, was the youngest 5 km. run- contest, where gastronomes in sculpture, prints, musical instruments and sig River yet as P293 million concurrent PRRC chair Gina sig Movement executive direc- This year, OML sponsored ner while 70-year-old Hernani and tourists alike partake of the has been allocated for the next Lopez, Environment Sec. Ra- tor Myrna Jimenez and AFI’s LOPEZ VALUES in ACTION the ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gula, who completed his run in island’s famed mangoes. There stage of the rehabilitation of mon Paje, Public Works Sec. Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig caravan whose “Walang Hang- 32 minutes, was the oldest. were also a Mutya ng Guimaras the waterway—the cleanup of Rogelio Singson, Metropolitan project director Grace Sumal- gan” talents performed to an According to the Guimaras 2012 and a tribes competition, six tributaries—to be carried Manila Development Author- pong. On hand to witness the Applying social justice where no cameras are present overflowing crowd to kick off website, “a parade is almost as well as a fireworks contest. out within the year. ity chairman Francisco Tolenti- event was the ADB director IN this day and age when consumer awareness the community in what you do as part of your pez group in the first place.Ten years This developed as heads of no, National Housing Authori- general of the Southeast Asia has made companies more wary of their ac- business,” said Salvador G. Tirona, president and earlier, he was general manager of national agencies, local gov- ty general manager Chito Cruz, department, Kunio Senga. tions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is as chief operating officer of Lopez Holdings Cor- three manufacturing companies of ernment units and nonprofit Metropolitan Waterworks and “If concomitant efforts to important as ever. Now that technology allows poration. “But what many fail to consider is that the Columbian Motors Group, han- organizations signed a historic Sewerage Services chairman clean the river are initiated anyone in the world to take pictures or videos social justice does not just operate outside the dling six car brands: BMW, Mazda, declaration to take action dur- Ramon Alicpala and with gusto at the local govern- and share them instantly over the Internet, we company. It’s bigger than that.” Kia, Subaru, Land Rover and Dai- ing the Pasig River Forum Lake Development Authority ment level and these are fully exist in a world where even the smallest actions That’s because for Tirona, social justice can hatsu. He had by then spent three organized by the Asian De- general manager Nereus Acos- supported by dynamic national can make or break brands. As expected, compa- also exist where there are no cameras present— years overseas to start up Vietnam velopment Bank (ADB) and ta. government agencies, there is nies are quick to jump into the good publicity internally, within the ranks of the company. Motors Corporation as part of his the Pasig River Rehabilitation Also among those present no way that river will not be bandwagon just to show they exemplify social “Returning to your employees what is due, that work for Columbian. At that point, Commission (PRRC). were Marikina mayor Del de cleaned,” said Lopez. “We can justice—often through CSR projects. is justice in itself. If you think about it, the Lopez what he was looking for was a group Present for the signing were Guzman, Mandaluyong mayor do it in record time, we just “Honestly, it’s re- Group of companies would never be what they he “could retire with.” ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. Benjamin Abalos Jr., Pateros need to work together and we ally hard to define are now if it weren’t for their employees, right? He first joined Maynilad where as need to be determined.” what social justice So really, I believe there’s justice in giving them chief finance officer (CFO), he had to SGT, with (from left) Frank Quilas of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc., Mike Lopez, Pinky Diokno and retired Adtel president Reynaldo Issues such as aligning urban is, because it is the benefits they rightfully deserve, despite exter- address problematic issues related to Casas, receives a token of appreciation from the OMLDES principal renewal and settlers, reducing quite broad. Of- nal circumstances,” he said. the concession agreement, in order to AFI to manage Paco and BayaniJuan residents pollution and waste in the river, Bayan Academy, JPMCC partnership for Baseco ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. ten, we think that Tirona cited an example. obtain project financing for the water zone riverbank development, managing director Gina Lopez and Bayan Academy chairman Dr. Eduardo Morato Jr. (6th and 7th from social justice only Employees not on losing end utility. After years of painstaking negotiations, Consistent social justice Market for 10 years and engaging stakeholders and right), flanked by JPMorgan Chase & Co. senior country officer Roberto Panlilio, World Vision executive involves returning “During the time when Maynilad was having fi- it became clear that the issues with the conces- When he transferred to Lopez Holdings, it was ABOUT a year after it start- undisciplined, we would partners were also tackled in director Elnora Avarientos and program host/actor , join the new graduates of the JPMCC what is due to nancial problems, the only clear way out was to re- sion agreement would not be addressed to the in the middle of its own debt restructuring exer- ed redeveloping Paco Mar- never have the estero that four group sessions during the entrepreneurship education program for community development in their culminating activity. Bayan Academy turn the concession to the government. The Lopez satisfaction of project lenders. With no project cise. Hence, the tightened belts and suspended conducted the training for the relatives of JPMCC-sponsored children under World Vision ket, ABS-CBN Foundation we needed,” Lopez had forum. (Faizza Tanggol) Group would absorb the losses, that’s for sure, and finance coming, Lopez Holdings decided to re- benefits. But the Lopezes were consistent in at- Inc. (AFI) will take over the said. CALENDAR anybody in his right mind would think, ‘I already turn the concession to government in 2004. Yet, tending to the needs of the employees, cognizant task of managing the Manila AFI aims to turn the his- TFC in Japan celebrates 13 years of service suffered the losses, why will I have to concern my- priority was given for Maynilad employees to of the common sacrifice everyone was making to landmark after an agreement toric market, built in by the self with what happens to the employees?’ But with receive what was due them, including equity in see the rehabilitation of the company through. the company. was signed by AFI manag- Americans in 1911, into a (TFC) of the Filipino worldwide, TFC team aided the Filipino BAYAN Academy offers our solution, we made sure the employees were not “I’ve worked with different groups before—the in Japan delivers not just en- wherever they may be. Through victims, working with the on the losing end. That was always our key concern. Tirona next became CFO of Bayan Telecom- Ayalas, the Yuchengcos, Alvarez, and even with the ing director Gina Lopez and “tourist destination and a the following certificate tertainment and news with cable, satellite, video on de- Philippine government in We solve our financial problem in whatever way is munications Inc. At that time, Bayan was in the government. Maybe we can say that the business Manila mayor Alfredo Lim model for environmental sus- training courses this Filipino-oriented content from mand (VOD), mobile and the Japan by collecting donations needed, but at the same time, we have to make sure homestretch of a court battle for its financial re- climate back then was different from how it is now, in April. tainability.” The foundation month: its parent company ABS-CBN Internet, the company’s thrust and organizing telethons and our people are never shortchanged. “ habilitation. Bayan lost money building its fixed but I can surely say na iba yung style dito sa (it’s dif- AFI had undertaken the will be in charge of managing May 9-10—Conflict redevelopment in 2011 as an the market for 10 years, with Corporation and content sup- is to make TFC available on feeding programs in the af- This general mindset for “internal justice” of line network. Subscriber numbers were held back ferent with the) Lopezes. Despite the [Group’s] pliers, but also opportunities many platforms and devices,” fected areas. Management sorts has paid off for the Lopezes. by greatly limited interconnection with the in- size, you’re able to interact with them like you’re important step in the Kapit “the specific aim of making May 16-17 Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig reha- the market environmentally for Filipinos in Japan to bond said ABS-CBN Japan manag- “TFC Japan would like to —Effective “Back in 2002, Benpres (now Lopez Holdings) cumbent phone company. Different restructuring part of the family. It isn’t overly casual, but they are bilitation program after Lo- sound.” with their families. ing director Enrique Olives. be the conduit of connecting Communication went into default. Up until 2005, when we were plans went back and forth in the course of the very reachable. There’s no distance—they are really pez saw that the market was The 10-month redevelop- ABS-CBN started reach- In 2007, TFC saw the op- the Filipino community both to May 23-24—Self and able to find a solution, the employees were willing court proceedings and in June 2004, the Pasig concerned with how the employees are faring.” one of the primary sources of ment of Paco Market had ing out to Filipinos in Japan portunity to establish its own their homeland and their other Time Management to sacrifice their benefits just to help the company. Regional Trial Court finally approved a rehabili- Perhaps, genuine social justice can still exist in in 1999 via a partnership with office in Japan. ABS-CBN Ja- kababayan in Japan,” Olives I wasn’t expecting that gesture, and I was so as- tation plan for Bayan. While the court decision an age where the term is loosely thrown around river pollution through Es- started with the relocation May 30-June 1—Stress WINS Japan. The launch was a pan launched its Internet Pro- said. tonished. Of course, when the smoke cleared, we on Bayan was not ideal, Tirona thought it was for publicity purposes. Perhaps, other values can tero de Paco. of more than 1,000 families Management “…We realized that if along Estero de Paco fulfillment of ABS-CBN chair- tocol television VOD service in Truly, the bridges that went to the Lopez family to discuss paying back still workable for the company, which needed spring forth from the genuine concern for the For rates, call Carol the market continued to and other estuaries to Calau- man emeritus Eugenio Lopez the same year. our chairman emeritus once the employees’ kindness, to which the Lopezes a closure of the case in order to move forward. fair treatment of people. But if there’s one thing Jr.’s dream to build “bridges on Challenges came in the dreamed of have assumed many Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan agreed. It was really amazing,” Tirona recalled. During those difficult times that entailed reduc- that we can be sure of, it is the fact that true so- dump its sewage and waste an, Laguna, after which the Culture of compassion into the estero, and if the waterway was dredged and the air.” wake of the global economic forms, but the commitment to Academy reserves the right to ing headcount, the Group bent to allow Bayan cial justice is exemplified when there is no one vendors continued to be cleaned. “The vision of our chairman crisis. In 2011, the Great East service continues to be just as change course dates. Tirona admitted that it was this culture of employees to receive benefits beyond those pre- looking—without the goal of public approval, in emeritus was to be in service Japan Earthquake struck. The strong. (Marianne de Vera) compassion that got him working with the Lo- scribed by law. a world where no cameras exist.

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Sudoku IT’S another Japan birthday for Amb. Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 Manuel M. Lopez (AMML) on May EL3 notches sub-5 Summer para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa 20. The ambassador said he is celebrating bawat row, column at kahon. his second birthday in Tokyo simply by going to mass and sharing some yakitori Dear Rosie with wife Maritess. the making,” the ABS-CBN chairman later said he dedicated his sub-5 in Paris Marathon eye care tips For the Lopez Group chairman, who finish to his friend Angelo Castro Jr. Congratulations, OML and EL3! recently secured a P35-billion loan pack- There are still a few days before we call time on the Nationalism essay Champs-Elysees, the Marathon de Paris’ starting line tion, opt for styles that wrap Keep eyedrops handy. age for the Philippines, the greater concern writing contest initiated by OML last month. Remember, your 1,000 around the eyes. Have some over-the-counter right now is to boost Japanese investments words on how we can further demonstrate our Nationalism, an especially SUMMER vacation means Protect your vision. artificial tears ready to provide and tourism in the country and, of course, prized Lopez Value, can put you in the running for an awesome reward! more time spent out in the Sports like softball, baseball, short-term relief from dryness looking after the welfare of our 220,000 Mother’s Day—it’s the one day moms look forward to as they’re on sun, so our eyes are at greater tennis, basketball, rugby, and irritation. kababayan in Japan. Thanks to an AMML the receiving end of attention and pampering for a change. Let’s face it, “export”—malasakit—these overseas Pinoys when was the last time you surprised Mom with a little gift or a phone risk of being injured. Here are paintball and golf can cause Avoid the noonday sun. now always receive quality service from the call? Power Plant Mall has a full day’s worth of treats that will surely some tips to protect one of the very serious damage to your The sun is at its strongest embassy staff. Happy birthday, AMML! “refresh” Mom and convince her you’re the best hubby/son/daughter in most important organs of your eyes. Some of these require and brightest at midday, and One thing that never fails to bring a smile to our faces despite the world! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in the Lopez Group! body: helmets for head protection, extended periods of exposure the heat is the ABS-CBN summer station ID (SID). The Kapamilya ooOoo Always wear sunglasses. but additional eye protection to UV will not only burn your network and its Integrated Creative Communications Management Thank you for the story in Lopez Link and in your Facebook. This Ultraviolet rays (UV) can like face guards or impact-re- eyelids and eye surface, but division continue to champion Filipino values and traditions with the inspires me to go further. I applied to run in the 2013 Bataan Death burn the skin of your eyelids, sistant polycarbonate goggles can also harm your lens and joyful and uplifting 2012 summer SID, “Pinoy Summer Da Best For- Marathon 160-km. ultra. I hope I get included on the list of partici- the surface of your eyes and is essential. retina. ever!” More than being an occasion for artista-spotting—who’s there, pants.—Macky damage your retina. The Consider safety at the Drink lots of water. We’re who’s not?— “Pinoy Summer Da Best Forever!” reminds us that “the ooOoo damage to the latter is usu- pool. A swimming pool with familiar with the advice “Drink beauty of summer in the Philippines is not only seen through its natu- I’ve been waiting to read about the results of the 2012 New York ally irreversible. Studies have less chlorine allows bacteria eight glasses of water a day.” ral resources, but it is most evident in its people.” In this issue, we meet Festivals where ABS-CBN had several nominations. Hope you can also shown that exposure and algae to grow. So most But you need to drink even Robert Labayen and the rest of the team responsible for keeping the publish the results.—Kapamilya in Las Piñas to small amounts of UV ra- pools increase the amount of more water if it’s a particularly  Very Easy pride in the Filipino summer alive—high 30s temperatures and all! “Krusada” was the big winner among the ABS-CBN nominees this diation over many years can chlorine, but this often irritates hot day or if you’re exercising.  Easy A few days ago, we witnessed the groundbreaking for the Lopez year, while several other programs got finalist certificates. See full story cause cataracts and age-re- the eyes. Wear your goggles. Drinking water not only pre-  Medium Tower and Museum, the 19-story corporate home of the Lopez on page 4. lated macular degeneration. When you get out of the pool, vents headaches and dry skin,  Hard Group at the Rockwell Center. The event, which was led by AMML, ooOoo Pick sunglasses that have take a shower and wash your it also helps keep your eyes Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML), their re- Tunay na total performer ang Princess of Pop, Sarah G! Mahusay UVA and UVB ray protec- eyes with clean running water. from getting dry and tired. spective spouses, and Rockwell Land president Nestor Padilla, also sumayaw at kumanta. Aabangan mo ang bawat episode ng “Sarah G” saw the lowering of a time capsule into the foundations of our future dahil sa pinapakita niyang mga bago. She can do it all!—Greatest Fan tion. Lenses should be polar- If redness or irritation persists, Keep these eye care tips in Answer to April puzzle ized too, so that there’s less see your eye doctor immedi- mind as you enjoy the beauty of headquarters. The Lopez Tower and Museum—two of the floors ooOoo Solution, tips and com- will be dedicated solely to the institution—will be operational by the Update please on Paco Market and the redevelopment that was done ABS-CBN chairman and EL3 dedicated his run to glare. For maximum protec- ately. summer! (Reighmond Vencer) puter program available at www.sudoku.com end of 2014, so we don’t have very long to wait! last year. I love old markets!—Fia CEO Eugenio Lopez III his friend, the late broadcast We saw some remarkable wellness feats over the past month, exe- The good news is, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. has been put in (EL3) registered a personal journalist Angelo Castro Jr. cuted by no less than OML and ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez charge of managing the market, per an agreement signed with Mayor best of 4:55 in his first official The longtime anchor of “The GRIFFIN SIERRA III (EL3). OML fulfilled his dream of trekking the Camino Norte in Alfredo Lim of Manila last month. We trust that sooner than soon, this marathon, the 2012 Paris In- World Tonight” had succumbed RECOMMENDSBy Carla Ricafort Atienza Spain, walking some 15 kilometers a day, rain or shine—but mostly spruced-up cultural landmark will be a must-visit for Filipinos, espe- ternational Marathon held on to lung cancer in early April. Stay in, chill out! rain—to complete the 100-kilometer-plus pilgrimage. His daughter cially Manilans. Read the full story on page 8. April 15, 2012. “Angelo was true to the Rina Lopez Bautista, one of the family members who accompanied If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions The chairman was one of axiom ‘My life is my work, my EVERY summer we say it’s Avoid going outside when (even one parked in the shade), the chairman emeritus, chronicles their experience on page 5. about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send only five Filipinos who took work is my life.’ He exempli- never been this hot before, the sun is at its fiercest. Better especially children, seniors and Meanwhile, EL3 completed his first official marathon, the 2012 them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] part in the marathon consid- fied excellence in broadcasting. we’ve never felt temperatures yet, go somewhere air-con- those with heart disease, dia- Paris International Marathon, on April 15, 2012. About “a year in or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. ered the fifth largest in the Like Angelo, I believe that this searing before—and we’re ditioned, such as the mall or betes or high blood pressure. world. “We’ve been preparing passion is everything. It is in probably correct. But this sum- even hotel lobbies. Spending Too, always keep your parked for this for well over a year, his honor that I dedicate this mer? Oh, this summer! It’s like a few hours in an air-con- car locked so curious kids won’t Deals + packages More summer picks: running three times a week,” he marathon,” he said. dying and dropping straight into ditioned place can help you end up trapping themselves in- Batanes, Batangas told ABS-CBN Europe News The ABS-CBN chairman, this place that’s not heaven. “store” some coolness for when side. Delightful Dublin! Malaysia Sale Kuala Lumpur Bureau’s Danny Buenafe. who is celebrating his 60th while Tirfi Beyene of Ethiopia We can be proactive about you have to go back out into package. $325 per person. In- JOIN the Mandy Navasero SPORTS & WELLNESS Hunger, where it is estimated that over a million Irish The route took some 33,000 birthday in August, finished ruled the women’s division. protecting ourselves and our the sun. cludes 3D/2N deluxe twin or Batanes Photo Safari on CALENDAR men and women fled to other countries, mostly to the runners from around the world the run well within the 5:40 Beyene also clocked in at a loved ones from heat-related ill- If you have commitments triple room accommodation May 11-14 and 25-28; US and Canada. through the Champs- Elysees, time limit. record time of 2:21:40, which ness. The easiest step would be or activities that you really MAY at the Crown Plaza Mutiara, and June 1-4 and 8-11, There are three to four hop-on-hop-off tour bus downhill toward the Place de Kenyan Stanley Biwott set almost put her in the running to drink lots of fluids, but make can’t get out of, try to schedule 10-1 2: Silent retreat daily breakfast, private round-trip 2012 via SEAIR and hotel operators offering tickets valid from 24 hours to three la Concorde and finished at a new marathon record of 2:05 for a berth in the upcoming sure it’s not alcoholic or loaded them in the morning and early transfers. Flights not included. accommodation at Batanes (Makiling Main House). RICH in history, heritage, literature and music, Dub- days; ticket prices range from 18 to 28 euros per person. Foch Avenue. hours to grab the men’s title, Olympic Games. with sugar. It doesn’t matter if evening. Otherwise, protect Rates valid until May 31, 2012. Seaside Lodge. 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Package fee is P27,000, 10K (Camp Crame, QC), of Kells, Leinster House, Dublin Castle, Dublin Zoo, cal—just keep a drink handy Don’t leave anyone in a ments, in the halls of Trinity College, in the words of Includes 3D/2N deluxe twin or all inclusive. You only need shopping money. 4:30am. Fee: P400-P600. Jameson Distillery and the Guinness Storehouse. and keep drinking. But very parked, closed car the songs from the pubs and in the distinct Irish humor triple room accommodation with For more information, visit http://mandy-na- Are you ready? Contact Glenda, 0915- you hear on the streets. When asked to describe Dub- A tour of the Guinness Storehouse takes you through cold drinks are a no-no as they daily breakfast, private round-trip vasero.blogspot.com or call 896-3208. 2139855 the brewing process and includes a complimentary pint two LED lamps, a mul- the solar power generator is free may cause stomach cramps. 13: LifeSavers Run, lin as a destination, I must borrow a line commonly transfers and private city tour. For kids between 13 and 17 years old, of Guinness which you can take on the fourth floor, tiport cellphone charger within . While an electric used in newspaper ads: “Must see to appreciate.” Flights not included. Rates valid there’s the Watersports Summer Camp in 3K/5K/10K (Bonifacio where they teach you how to pour the perfect pint. Or (Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, As a Lopez Group employ- fan can help, it really Running through the heart of the city is the River until May 31, 2012. San Teodoro, Mabini, Batangas on May Naval Station, Taguig). you can hold off the tasting until you get to the Gravity Ericsson) and a high-frequency ee, you have the option to either can’t do much to stave Liffey, which is a good starting point when selecting a Singapore packages. $475 per 22-26, 2012. Accommodations will be in Fee: P400-P600. Contact Bar at the topmost floor where you can enjoy a 360- AM/FM radio. pay in cash and enjoy good dis- off heat-related illness. hotel in Dublin. Along this area is The Clarence Hotel, person for Marina Bay Sands and Pugad, a family home nestled on a slope with [email protected] degree view of Dublin. But don’t just rush to the top DISASTERS such as earth- For P19,999, another alter- counts if the minimum-num- Turn on your air-con- 19: MEDIrun, originally built in 1852 then refurbished in 1996 and $320 per person for Orchard Ho- a view of the sea. 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Be prepared— has a higher capacity because of installment plan for six months Go light when it comes Bar, the pub district where you must go for a real Irish with daily breakfast, round-trip P21,000 each (for 7-8 participants) covers all Mico, 753-8870 year for what used to be an unused brewery. equip yourself with your own its built-in inverter that lets you to a maximum of one year. to clothing—light-colored 27: Anson’s Fun Run in pub experience. At The Auld Dubliner, Oliver St. John sit-in-coach transfers, sit-in-coach instruction, all equipment, accommodations, When planning your trip to Dublin, allow at least solar kit that will serve as your charge your laptops and provide For more info, call Gladys and lightweight—and loose. the Sun Gogarty or the pub also named The Temple Bar, order city tour. Flights not included. food and drinks. 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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this May 23 successful years of creations from homegrown couturiers. A special feature highlights the people who have played ‘Metro’ an integral role in making Metro’s covers beauti- To mark its 23rd anniversary, Metro creates one ful in the past 23 years. of its most memorable issues, starting with a ‘StarStudio’ celebrates three-cover treatment featuring Judy Ann San- a 30-page package with case studies of how and Cathy Garcia-Molina welcome us into tos, Piolo Pascual and . Inspired motherhood luminaries underwent a rigorous process to their homes. by Yves Saint Laurent’s Le Smoking, the cov- and baby Ondrea Bliss be worthy of being called stars, and a section Pump up the music with ers’ monochromatic look is a first for the maga- grace the May cover of StarStudio in an exclu- where main man Johnny Manahan answers zine. Metro takes you on a trip to some of the sive family pictorial. As celebrates the questions you’ve always wanted to ask. ‘Chalk’! provinces’ most iconic sites featuring models in its 20th year this 2012, StarStudio prepared Also in this issue, directors Wenn Deramas Bamboo Mañalac leads Chalk’s star-studded lineup this May! Plus, find out more about up- and-coming acts like Never the Strangers, Kris- sy and Ericka, Charlie Green and more. Take beauty inspiration from music’s latest muses— Adele, Ke$ha and Katy Perry. Saab Magalona gives us a primer on dating a musician and, for a dose of hot summer eye candy, see a different side of cover boy . Fun-packed read: ‘Barbie’ In Barbie Philippines’ first issue, we share fun facts about Barbie and introduce the most important people in Barbie’s life—her sisters and friends. Through Barbie Magazine, girls will be encour- aged to use their thinking and creativity with lots of games, puzzles, stories and more! Our maiden issue also features free posters and stickers, guar- anteeing a fun-packed read with Barbie! Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

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The perfect other’s Day planBy Nicky Mendoza

STILL haven’t figured out what to do for Luis, the owner’s name) is a relatively new pedicure services, it is also a place where you Mom on Mother’s Day? Power Plant Mall restaurant at the ground floor of Joya South can experience a posh and relaxing ambience. can help you give your mom the special treat- Tower with a menu of unique flavors and Reinventing the nail salon experience, Dash- ment that she deserves. Take her out and let spices. Lulu offers full-course meals with an ing Diva provides nail treatments which you her know how much you love her in five easy average price of P400 per meal. can’t find just anywhere. Get hand and foot steps. spas, nail art, acrylic nails and many more. Get her the perfect gift from Cura V You can find it at the R1 Level. Cura V, which means Curated by Five in Keep her warm with Anna Pashmina Latin, is a lifestyle concept store merging art Anna Pashmina is more than just a pash- in your everyday belongings such as bags, ac- mina. It can be a scarf, a shawl and even cessories and home décor. The store houses a a top! Its uniqueness is not the only thing mix of brands by up-and-coming designers that makes wearing an Anna Pashmina a alongside that of established artists in fashion fashionable experience—it is comfortable and design. You are sure to get unique finds at and serves its purpose of keeping you warm Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Mike Lopez their store located at the R2 Level. as well. You can find their stall at the R2 Executive Editor Rosan Cruz Level. Get a mother-daughter facial at The Contributing Editors Spa Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) John Rojo (Bayan) The Spa, as the name sug- Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) gests, is a place of beauty and Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) relaxation. It is one of the Ross Hamo (Wellness) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Philippines’ premier centers Circulation (Tel. 449-2468) for health and wellness, pro- Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing viding services such as facials, massages and pampering LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings packages. The Spa will get you Corp. PR Group rejuvenated and you can find 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City a branch at the R2 Level. Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 Bond over a mani-pedi For feedback, email [email protected] Follow us on : @lopezlinkph Take her to an early lunch at Lulu session at Dashing Diva Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph If you love Moroccan/Mediterranean food, Not only does Dashing Diva Lulu is the perfect place for you. Lulu (from provide quality manicure and