July 2008

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Benpres annual meeting ...p.2 The good news from NCAD WITH several awards from respected held in Sin- organizations under its belt, 2007 gapore. was indeed a very good year for A few weeks ago, there was the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corpo- Gold Quill bestowed by the In- ration’s News and Current Af- ternational Association of Busi- fairs Department (NCAD). ness Communicators (IABC) In September 2007, on “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo.” its primetime newscast The groundbreaking en- “Bandila” was one of deavor did not only gather four entries from around the country’s most influen- the world short-listed tial media and technology in the news category of organizations to ensure the International Emmy clean midterm elections in Awards, which are given May 2007. More remark- out by The International ably, it allowed ordinary Academy of Television voters “to literally take the Arts & Sciences; “Ban- power of the media in their dila” scored a nomination hands”—using their cell- on the strength of its coverage phones, they reported instances of the promul- of cheating and violence in their re- gation. In December, the newscast spective areas, which were then veri- scored a Best News Program citation fied and aired on ABS-CBN programs. for the same coverage in the 12th Turn to page 6 Juday explains systems loss in TV ad…p. 9 NEWS AND CURRENT AFFAIRS

Shower of surprises@ Power Plant Mall…p12  Lopezlink July 2008 Lopezlink July 2008  Benpres stockholders’ meeting Meralco cited ABS-CBN news team freed Restructuring umuusad THE ABS-CBN kidnap saga that Octavio Dinampo were snatched by Another member of the news “We are thankful that our prayers Umusad ang debt restructur- offering. Ang Rockwell Land case will be heard by the courts Scorecard for Publicly Listed for good corp riveted the nation ended on June bandits in Maimbung, team, cameraman Angelo Valdera- have been answered and our efforts ing ng Benpres Holdings Cor- Corporation naman ay naghah- probably all the way to the Companies sa Pilipinas. 17 with the release of the team and on June 8. They had arrived ma, had been freed on June 12. rewarded. We thank everyone who poration matapos bilhin nito ang anda para sa isang initial public Supreme Court. Benpres is not Pinatunayan ang katapatan their guide after nine days in cap- in Sulu the day before to interview In a joint statement dated June 18, helped secure the release of Ces, bahagi ng pagkakautang noong offering (IPO) subali’t maghi- directly involved in this fight. Sinabi niyang nakakalung- tivity. some leaders of the local terror the families of the victims and ABS- Jimmy and Angelo…. Their words Disyembre 2007 at ibenta ang hintay pa ito ng pag-angat muli It is First Holdings, another kot marinig ang kabi-kabilang governance talks about her nine- Anchor Ces Drilon, cameraman group. Assignment over, the group CBN thanked Sen. and of comfort and prayers guided and day ordeal of being held captive Jimmy Encarnacion and was travelling to a nearby town government and police officials for strengthened us throughout this or- pag-aari sa Medical City nitong ng stock market. Lopez company that owns the batikos sa Meralco gayong Meralco was recognized as one of the Top 20 companies in Abril 2008. Ang orihinal na pagka- 33.4% shares in Meralco, that ilang beses ng pinatunayan ng by Abu Sayyaf bandits. State University (MSU) professor when gunmen seized them. helping secure the victims’ freedom. deal,” they said. the 2007 ICD Corporate Governance (CG) Scorecard for publicly ABS-CBN Desk News Sa kanyang report para sa kautang ng Benpres na hindi is involved. But nevertheless management nito, sa ilalim ng listed companies in the . taunang pulong ng mga stock- nabayaran noong Hunyo 2002 Benpres is indirectly involved kapatid niyang si Manuel M. The award was given by the Institute of Corporate Directors holders, sinabi ni Angel S. Ong, ay US$560 milyon. Sa kata- because it owns the controlling Lopez, ang kanilang katapatan (ICD) together with the Securities and Exchange Commission BWL update pangulo at chief operating of- pusan ng 2007, ang principal interest in First Holdings.” sa kanilang tungkulin sa mga Lower bills for Meralco customers in June (SEC), the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Ateneo Law MERALCO customers expe- Market (WESM). down to P1.81/kWh in May and systems loss reductions, ficer ng Benpres, na binili nito balance ng pagkakautang ay Noong katapusan ng 2007, customers, pagsunod sa batas at School. rienced a 42.34-centavo per “The cost of energy that from P7.34/kWh in April, for residential customers saw a ng may diskwento na 40% ang naibaba na sa US$365 milyon. pag-aari ng Benpres ang 43.15% mga alituntunin ng gobyerno, at Meralco vice president for corporate communication Elpi Free NDD calls US$44 milyon na halagang pag- Ang proposal ng Benpres na ng First Holdings. kagalingan sa pagpapatakbo ng Cuna said the award is “a testament to the management capability kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduc- we sourced from the WESM a reduction of P5.53/kWh,” 48.72-centavo/kWh decrease kakautang ng Benpres noong isinumite sa mga creditors nito TRO isang public utility. from BWL tion in the generation charge in May was among the lowest said Meralco vice president in their June electricity bills. of Meralco officials whose competence and integrity are beyond BAYAN is not only giving nakaraang taon. noong Agosto 2007 ay para sa Sa petisyon ng Meralco, “Indeed, Meralco continues to question.” component of their June since the market opened in for corporate communication “Whatever savings we incur their voice back, it’s making sure that Gayundin, nagbenta ang 12-year term para sa matitirang nag-issue ng temporary restrain- receive harsh criticism, when in Meeting expectations electricity bills. From its May July 2006. There was a reduc- Elpi Cuna. from the cost of power we obtain Benpres ng bahagi ng hi- pagkakautang. “Nonetheless, ing order (TRO) ang Court of fact, it has operated with integrity “We dedicate this…to our customers, shareholders, creditors, they will be heard across the nation as it offers P100 level of P4.8754/kWh, the tion of almost P5.00/kWh in Residential customers also from our suppliers are passed on nahawakang shares ng Digital we have been paying interest Appeals laban sa Securities and in compliance to laws, rules the communities we serve and other stakeholders…. They can worth of free NDD calls with every P699 bayanWIRELESS generation charge in June went the basic cost of power, from experienced an additional to our customers. The generation Telecommunications Inc., at every May and November,” sabi and Exchange Commission and regulations that govern its rest assured that we are continuously exploring ways to further landline (BWL) subscription. down to P4.4520/ kWh. The P7.86/kWh in April to P2.93/ reduction of 6.38 centavos/ charge is a pass-through charge, nakumpleto naman ang back- ni Ong. (SEC) na nagpipigil sa SEC sa business and its status as both a improve the quality of our service and meet their expectations,” “True to our core belief of ‘Gaganda pa ang buhay,’ reduction was due mainly to kWh in May. Factoring in all kWh in their bills because of which Meralco does not earn door listing ng infrastructure Tumanggap ang Benpres pagdinig ng reklamo ni Winston public utility and a publicly listed Cuna said. Bayan is passionate about empowering Filipinos to com- the low prices obtained from the adjustments, the net cost lower systems loss charges. from,” Cuna said. (Meralco business nito sa pamamagitan ng P1.3 bilyong halaga ng cash Garcia, pangulo ng Government corporation,” sabi ni OML. The corporate governance scorecard rates publicly listed cor- municate as much as they like. Providing them with the best the Wholesale Electricity Spot of WESM supply further went Combining generation charge Corporate Communication) ng First Philippine Infrastruc- dividends noong 2007 mula sa Services Insurance System Idinagdag niyang walang porations on compliance with and actual practice of corporate value is one way to help them to do that,” said John Rojo, ture Inc. (FPII), dating City Re- mga pag-aaring shares ng First (GSIS), laban sa shareholder dapat ikatakot o ikahiya ang governance compared with national, regional and international Bayan vice president for corporate brand and communica- sources (Phils.) Inc. Samantala, Philippine Holdings Corporation proxies na hawak ng Meralco pamilya Lopez mula sa kanilang standards. It is a “person-on-the-street” test and relies on public tions. ngayong 2008, binenta ng Ben- (First Holdings), FPII, ABS- management at board members nakaraan at sa kasalukuyan, o sa disclosure. As long as an ordinary person on the street with access The support for BWL also prompted Bayan to bolster pres ang 18% na pag-aari nito sa CBN Broadcasting Corporation na nominado ng Lopez Group. katotohanan. to generally available information can get specific information on its base station to accommodate the influx of callers and Meralco to comply with order Medical City at bumili muli ng at Rockwell. Nagbayad naman Hiniling ng SEC sa Court “In almost 200 years in Philip- a corporate governance practice, a positive score results. texters. US$5 milyong pagkakautang na ito ng interes sa pagkakautang of Appeals na i-lift ang TRO, pine business, we have remained Public disclosure may diskwentong 40%. sa halagang P600 milyon. na dapat ay may bisa na 60 true to our heritage of good gov- Meralco rated high in the scorecard that measures public Tuloy ang laban para sa Subscribers’ choice Ayon kay Ong, “Two more araw. Dinidinig ng korte ang ernance, business excellence and disclosure through the regulators, the exchange and its corporate on meter deposit refund A CONSUMER survey showed that BWL has the widest assets remain to be sold to bring Meralco argumento ng bawa’t partido sa social responsibility. We could website and corporate reports. coverage at the lowest cost among players in the local wire- MERALCO WILL abide by Distribution Services and Open tory Board (ERB) in a new reso- debt at a sustainable level—the Sinabi naman ni Oscar M. kasalukuyan. have invested elsewhere but we The ICD champions corporate governance reforms in the coun- toll road business and Rockwell Lopez (OML), chairman at chief Pinuri naman ni OML ang have poured all our resources less landline industry. the decision of the Energy Reg- Access Rules (DSOAR) for lution dated September 1995. try. It is made up mainly of corporate directors and agents commit- The poll, conducted by the Institute of Transformative ulatory Commission (ERC) nonresidential customers were “Since the implementation Land Corporation.” officer ng Benpres, sa performance ng Meralco at here because we love our coun- ted to the professional practice of corporate directorship according Utang naibaba Marketing Communications (ITMC) between March 23, with regard to meter deposit implemented in 2004 and 2006, of the Magna Carta, Meralco mga stockholders na hindi pa ibinalita sa Benpres stockhold- try. Through partners, we have to global principles. (Meralco Corporate Communication) Macquarie Securities ang tapos ang laban para sa control ers na katatanggap lamang brought even more money into 2008 and April 23, 2008, showed that six out of 10 Filipinos refunds once it receives a copy respectively,” Almazora said. has continuously consulted underwriter para sa planong ng Meralco. ng Meralco ng award mula sa the country, and such funds we subscribe to BWL over other wireless landline plans. of the resolution. The meter deposit was au- with the ERC on the mechan- pagbebenta ng toll road busi- Sa kanyang speech, sinabi Institute of Corporate Direc- have invested vigorously to ben- The survey indicated that 60% or 720 out of 1,200 re- Jobert Almazora, Meralco thorized by the then regulator, ics to be followed for the re- ness sa pamamagitan ng private ni OML na “the fight for control tors (ICD) bilang isa sa Top efit our countrymen,” sabi pa ni spondents from Metro favored using a BWL phone first vice president for cus- the Board of Energy (BOE), in fund, including the prescribed placement o kaya’y secondary of Meralco is far from over. The 20 sa Corporate Governance OML. (Carla Paras-Sison) Meralco awaits CA over other brands. They noted that BWL is available for tomer retail services, however 1985. The deposit, equivalent interest rates to be applied to P599 in regional areas or for P699/month in noted that customers have to half of the cost of the meter, these deposits.” decision on CDO with unlimited calls and free P100 consumable calls. Com- been exempted from paying could be used to purchase new As of December 31, 2007, petitors cost either P600/month or P599/month plus only meter deposits for years now. meters or replace defective ones; total meter and bill deposits, ABS-CBN buys out partners in PCC THE dust has settled on the May 27 election, pointing out 500 free texts. “Meralco has ceased charg- the amount earned interest at including accrued interest, with the schedule set forth Meralco-GSIS battle, albeit that it was also “not given due BWL also has the lowest NDD rates and the most service ing for meter deposits since the rates specified by the regulator. amounted to P21.4 billion. in the guidelines,” Almazora ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. offering the SkyCable and Sun- the market improves,” he among Philippine Long Dis- temporarily. process” to question the order. features, offerings that subscribers said they appreciated. Magna Carta for residential The BOE decision was af- “Meralco will abide by the stressed. (Meralco Corporate has acquired the 47% stake Cable brands. Central CATV added. tance Telephone Co. (PLDT), The Court of Appeals had For its part, the SEC ex- (Freyja Santos) electricity consumers and the firmed by the Energy Regula- ERC’s decision and comply Communication) of the Lorenzo group in Pili- Inc. in Metro Manila and PCC An initial public offering Benpres Holdings Corp. and issued on May 30 a 60-day plained that a delay in the re- pino Cable Corp. (PCC) which in the provinces are under the (IPO) was in the pipeline for other shareholders. restraining order following lease of the CDO “would make owns cable systems in the company. Sky Vision this year, but the PLDT is reportedly looking the Securities and Exchange any other action moot and aca- SkyCable update provinces. According to ABS-CBN plan may have to be shelved un- to unload its stake in Sky Vision Commission’s (SEC) interven- demic.” Product innovation secrets ring a bell With the P900-million buy- chairman and chief executive til market conditions stabilize, even as ABS-CBN also plans to tion in the Meralco annual Meralco nominees had won FOR a company that made talked about creating value Fafunwa shared his in- which can be used for calls to the US (except out, ABS-CBN now wholly officer Eugenio “EL3” Lopez EL3 said. sell a portion of its own stake stockholders’ meeting by way of five board seats, the government landlines cool again, talking through product innovation sights on product innovation Alaska), Canada and 19 other countries. owns PCC, which is itself run III, “the PCC will now be With its debt-equity restruc- through an IPO; the network, a cease and desist order (CDO) four, with two independent about product innovation is as during Mansmith and Fielder using Bayan’s own success For its initial offering, SkyVoice is waiv- by Sky Vision Corp. Sky Vi- brought up to Sky Vision.” turing completed, ABS-CBN however, will still keep con- that favored the state insurance directors rounding out the com- simple as 1-2-3. Inc.’s 4th Market Masters Con- story—the bayanWIRELESS SkyVoice: Best-priced VoIP ing the P2,100 activation fee for those who sion is the owner and operator “We are actually in a now owns 80% of Sky Vision; trolling ownership in the cable company. position of this year’s board. Tunde Fafunwa, chief ex- ference held at the Mandarin landline (BWL). will sign up for a one-year subscription on or of cable TV service providers position to take it public when the remaining 20% is divided firm. service In late June it gave Meralco Meanwhile, Meralco ex- ecutive consultant of Bayan, Oriental Hotel in City. More people are swapping SkyVoice, the best-priced IDD calling service before July 31, 2008. First-time subscribers and the Government Service In- pressed disappointment over a their handsets for BWL units, exclusive to SkyCable and ZPDee subscribers, are also entitled to SkyVoice’s 7-Day Money surance System (GSIS) 15 days reported statement attributed to which combine the mobility of offers more than 95% savings on IDD calls. Back Guarantee, which allows them to try out to submit their memoranda, after the lawyer of the GSIS that the The Grove by Rockwell a cellphone and the functions With SkyVoice, subscribers enjoy IDD SkyVoice for a week from installation date. which it will issue a resolution. public will not be fooled by the of a fixed line. BWL now has rates that range from 44 centavos to 80 centa- NLEX toll rates slashed anew GSIS had filed its complaint utility’s rate reduction. more than 160,000 subscribers vos per minute. MOTORISTS now shell out less appreciates significantly,” he with the SEC on the day be- Elpi Cuna Jr., Meralco vice Quality within reach even as experts anticipate that SkyCable Silver Prepaid SkyVoice’s Plan 1000 USA has a fixed to travel on the North Luzon added. fore the stockholders’ meeting, president for corporate commu- the traditional fixed line -mar Expressway (NLEX) after the Meanwhile, President Glo- claiming “ in the validation nication, said: “It appears that THE Grove by Rockwell is set to The Grove by Rockwell will of- P799 monthly subscription fee with 1,000 free promo rise along the 37-hectare C5 cor- fer studios, one- or three-bedroom ket will shrink at a negative of minutes for calls anywhere in the US mainland Get a prepaid cable TV subscription that Manila North Tollways Corp. ria Macapagal Arroyo assured of the proxy votes.” whatever Meralco does even if almost 8% over the next seven According to Meralco, the it will be for the benefit of elec- ridor of properties in Ortigas and flats, bi-level loft units, penthouses and Canada. For Plan 2500 USA and Plan 2500 comes with a digital box and a free three-day (MNTC) implemented a reduc- motorists that “there will be no years. tion in the toll for the second toll increase at the NLEX for the election is an “intra-corporate tricity consumers will remain will begin construction this year. and garden units. As in Number Canada, the monthly rate stands at P1,099 and card for only P1,500 in SkyCable Silver Pre- Rockwell Land’s first project One Rockwell, Z-lofts, which were “Successfully innovating a time in two years. next two and a half years.” battle that should be under the unappreciated by the lawyer of comes with free 2,500 minutes’ talk time for paid’s “All In, All Saya” promo. With over 50 outside the Rockwell Center is pioneered by Jun Rodriguez of MNTC president Jose de Future increases, the Presi- purview of regular courts.” The the GSIS. The lower electric product is about three things: calls anywhere in the US mainland (Plan 2500 channels, plus exclusive offerings, SkyCable an affordable development for Pimentel Rodriguez Simbulan and understanding who you are as Jesus initially estimated the dent said, shall be in “smaller SEC’s quasi-judicial functions bill…is definitely a big help the upper-mid market that boasts Partners, will also be available at USA) and anywhere in Canada (Plan 2500 Silver Prepaid is the affordable choice for reduction at “about 5 centavos increments, as the new adjust- “had already been transferred in helping our consumers cope a company before understand- Canada). There’s Plan 2500 USA/Canada great cable TV viewing entertainment. Share of the Rockwell stamp of luxury The Grove by Rockwell. ing your customer; realizing per kilometer of the 83-kilo- ment rate formula to be drawn to the regular courts,” stressed with the rising cost of other ba- and quality of living. -based In addition, landscape designer that costs P1,399 per month. Subscribers en- fun bonding times with the family. Subscribe meter expressway.” This will up by the Toll Regulatory Board Meralco regulatory manage- sic necessities….” architect Don Wilder, principal of Karl Princic will work with the de- that innovative opportunities joy 2,500 minutes’ talk time, which they can now! Promo period is until July 31, 2008. however depend on the average (TRB) is no longer subject to ment head Monico Jacob, a Cuna went on to advise the Wilder Architecture, described the velopment’s architects to deliver the lie in the obvious; and always, use to call anywhere in the US mainland, or For more information on SkyVoice and “All of the exchange rate gain in the foreign exchange fluctuation.” former SEC chair. lawyer to focus on doing pro- development as being on “human same quality offered by other Rock- always putting the customer Canada. Plan 2500 21 Countries is offered In, All Saya,” please call the Customer Service first six months of 2008, with an The toll at the NLEX was The company cited this ductive things instead of engag- scale,” meaning people can relate well Land developments within first,” Fafunwa said. (F. San- at P1,699 with 2,500 free talk time minutes, Hotline at 631-0000. (Karen Zabaljauregui) even bigger cutback “if the peso first reduced in January 2007. reason for going ahead with the ing in “Meralco bashing.” to it without being intimidated. Rockwell Center. (Vienn Tionglico) tos)  Lopezlink July 2008 Lopezlink July 2008  PR CALENDAR potato 55th year advocacy HR Council ‘Golden Voices: Divas in Concert’ couch PRSP 50th Grand Anniversary Celebration July 2, 6 p.m. ‘Walang iwanan sa BayaniJuan’ Highly successful people are ‘REAL’ @Meralco Theater Free for PRSP members, nonmembers P3,500 (with cock- ABS-CBN celebrates its 55th year cio, who made “BayaniJuan” the celebrations for its 55th year in treats in television with meaningful contri- flagship program of ABS-CBN’s TV. By Carla Paras-Sison June 10, Maxwell said he uses Second, they equip or tails) Call Ruth at 638-0010 butions to the lives of less fortunate The campaign kicked “REAL” as an acronym for the train other people and value Filipinos through “BayaniJuan.” off with a feeding Best-selling author and rec- common traits he has observed teamwork. Third, they have The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) on Conceptualized by the ABS- program in Bacolor, ognized leadership guru John of highly successful people. an amazing attitude, especially its 50th anniversary stages a charity concert featuring Kuh CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) as an Pampanga. ABS- Maxwell told simulcast audi- First, Maxwell said, they are toward adversity, exhibiting Ledesma and Pops Fernandez. Proceeds from the event will advocacy to help families and build CBN executives led ences at 11 sites in the Philip- highly relational or get along “tenacity and persistence” dur- benefit Operation Smile and the Philippine School for the Deaf communities in the poorest regions by Santos-Concio, pines, including 450 members with others well. They make ing the hardest of times. And and Blind. of the country, “Bayanijuan” the cast of “That’s of the Lopez Group, that they a conscious effort to build and fourth, they lead or influence reimagines the Filipino volunteer My Doc,” spirit or “bayanihan” as a force to talents and the house- may become highly successful sustain relationships. “In other other people well. Professional Devt. Comm. meeting ABS-CBN president Charo Santos- create a more compassionate Phil- mates of “Pinoy Big people by being “REAL.” words, they put energy into be- Recommending a variety of July 11, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Concio @InterContinental Manila ippines. Brother Teen Edi- Speaking at the John Max- ing likeable, that is, if they are not books by himself and by other au- “‘BayaniJuan’ is a commitment tion Plus” served “BayaniJuan” aims to undertake Makati City well Leadership Summit on naturally likeable,” he quipped. thors, such as Jim Kouzes, Barry Author John to serve that goes back to ABS- food, gave gifts and an average of four programs a month. Posner, James Collins and Jerry C. Maxwell CBN’s conviction to be of service to interacted with 500 To donate, call the “BayaniJuan” Porras, Maxwell encouraged the PDS 2: ‘How far can we go? How much can the Filipino,” said program market- children who are part hotline number 922-4842. Donations audience to invest in themselves, tested the mettle of its leaders. we say?’ ing head Zita Aragon. “And it goes of a 120-day feeding may also be coursed to AFI’s Banco Multiple celebrations de Oro account (Branch Name: BDO in their subordinates, and in their Corporate HR and the HR July 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. , and beyond our anniversary. We hope to program for a com- children in order to raise leaders Council coordinated with sum- @InterContinental Manila extend this to 2009 and beyond.” munity maintained Mother Ignacia; Account Name: ‘That’s My Doc’s’ , , in ‘Gabi ng Parangal’ who will not only be highly suc- mit organizers to secure a si- Makati City The idea struck a chord in ABS- by AFI and sponsor ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.; and Acct. Fee: P3,000 (PRSP member), P4,000 (nonmember), P3,200 ABS-CBN’s most ambitious CBN president Charo Santos-Con- Roderick Paulate and Globe Asiatique. Number: 5630060113). (Kane Choa) The annual “Gabi ng Parangal” will be held at the Rockwell cessful, but also contribute to the mulcast site exclusively for the (early bird rate, until July 15) Tent Plaza Garden in Rockwell Center on July 1, 2008. success of others. Lopez Group. The demand for ‘teleserye’ Call Ruth at 638-0010 Claudine Barretto, Gabby Concepcion and Diether Ocampo Twenty employees, including five stalwarts who have been HR Council chairperson participation in the summit was Cedie Vargas noted that the overwhelming and there was PR finds itself in situations where it needs to synergize star in ABS-CBN’s most ambitious teleserye to date, “Iisa with the Lopez Group for 30 years, will receive service awards. Pa Lamang.” Be mesmerized as Barretto’s character is torn John Maxwell Leadership with other functional units. The extent to which harmony The anniversaries of three holding companies will also be not enough space to accom- between two lovers—her childhood friend (portrayed by Con- Betty La Fea ready to roll! Summit was most timely given modate everyone. ABS-CBN between PR and these other disciplines is established and cepcion) and their wealthy neighbor (Ocampo). As the story celebrated during the event: First Philippine Holdings Corp.’s THE cast of the Tagalog version of their corridors. Although there is much speculation the recent challenges faced Broadcasting Corporation had sustained contribute to the effectiveness of a company or unfolds, the three will be swept up in a web of lies, lust and (FPHC’s) 47th year, Benpres’s 15th and Lopez Inc.’s 80th. “Betty La Fea” is now complete! ABS-CBN constructed a full-scale as to who will play Armando, Betty’s by the group that have really the biggest delegation at 120. organization’s integrated communication initiatives. PRSP’s love. “” also stars , Laurice Guil- Betty (played by ) is a office set just for the series. The Eco love interest, the producers still refuse second Professional Development Seminar examines this len, Cherie Pie Picache, , and smart but unattractive girl who wants Moda office set is under construction to reveal who will be Alonzo’s leading . Ruel Bayani and Manny Palo direct the most relationship of PR with other organizational disciplines. to prove her worth in the working in the Eugenio Lopez Building in the man. Will she be sharing kilig scenes intriguing teleserye of the year, coming soon on Primetime BUSINESS EXCELLENCE corner world. After many unsuccessful job ABS-CBN compound. This is just one with hot hunk or will she Bida! (Katherine Solis) applications, she lands a job at the of the exciting developments expected test her onscreen chemistry with Luis

Eco Moda fashion office, where she to unfold as the series gets under way. Manzano? ‘Promdi hottie’ is encounters interesting and difficult Story-wise, expect to see a lot of Or will diehard fans get their wish Bea Alonzo characters who aren’t used to seeing Filipino touches although most of the granted to see their favorite Big Winner anything unfashionable walking in original elements will be retained. reunited once again? Abangan! 2007 LAA winners bared Oriental Mindoro’s was the corporate image-building or “” 100K bayanWIRELESS landline in 30 branches and 10 sectors “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo” Team, last man standing at the close of “Pinoy ‘Update public responsibility. proved to be a profitable ven- Subscriber Challenge Team, serving over 4.5 million cus- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. Teen Edition Plus” on June Using the same scoring ture not just in terms of finan- Bayan tomers, 90% of which are resi- By providing an opportunity for June 7. Falcon garnered 620,943 votes (36.31%) to beat ’s 588,115 parameters, and considering cials but also in mining Filipino Coming from an initial rate of dential, into customer-focused the public to use the technolo- votes (34.39%) and cinch the Big Winner Ejay Falcon organizational and situational talent. The commercial creativ- 4,000 installations per month and -driven personnel. Excel- gy in their hands to ensure that plum. The girls settled for fourth place attributes (e.g., company size, ity applied in a legitimate talent and in merely six months, the lent customer service from the their votes count, and freedom and third place, with Nicole collecting 314,582 votes (18.39%) chances of replication, customer search program resulted in team took the challenge and mo- Branch offices, Call Center to exercise vigilance during and against Beauty’s 186,523 (10.91%). The half-French teener, The dream ‘BIGins,’ again base) surrounding the comple- millions of text votes, internet bilized the whole organization and Sectors contributes to the even after the election process, who expressed interest in joining showbiz, won a cash prize of tion of the project, the panel of hits and downloads, and recur- to surpass a target of 100,000 enhancement of Meralco’s cor- this team’s achievement’s has P1 million, a condo unit at Château Valenzuela, a plasma TV Classes are in full swing in the up of Bugoy, the farmer’s son performer from ; Laarni, the the second season’s first proba- judges selected the most excep- ring revenues from consumer porate image. and a Clear Clear franchise, among other prizes. country’s most famous school, “Pinoy from Camarines Sur; Chivas, the independent woman from Sultan tionary scholars after Christian and wireless landline subscribers heralded the Filipino voters’ Dream Academy,” Season 2! student-husband from Negros Kudarat; Miguel, the romantic Bea were saved from the bottom tional among the semifinalists. products and airtime. by October 31, 2007 against Award for Corporate epiphany. It showed that even The headmaster is in. Not only is Oriental; Cris, the singing interior crooner from ; Ross, four by the Dream Mentors and the The Lopez Group execu- Award for Operations the backdrop of financial con- Image-Building in small ways, Filipinos can Battle of Angels in ‘Fallen’ there a new batch of scholars to root for, designer from Parañaque; Hansen, the stylist’s son from City; other scholars, respectively. Who tive committee has approved Management straints and rebranding efforts. Top Newscasts in the World contribute in nation building, Lucifer’s followers, the Fallen, have been exiled to Earth and but some major “staffing” changes were the cancer survivor from ; and Jet, the video jock from . will stay and who will go? Find the judges’ recommendations. Santa Rita and San Lorenzo The achievement supplied “Bandila” Team, ABS-CBN once empowered. As for the face annihilation by warrior angels called the Powers. A Nephil- carried out as well. takes Liezel, the Dubai-based pride of First star. Liezel got a leg up out on the next gala performance Award for Business CCPP Capacity Upgrades the workforce with renewed Broadcasting Corporation team, newsgathering efforts im, the half-human child of fallen angels, will be born to re- over as the new headmaster, while Monet Puerto Galera; Sheng, the stand-up on the competition after getting a night! By Bheng Relatado-Rubia Management Operations & Management strength and confidence to de- Aside from the three top re- multiplied and news sources deem the Fallen and allow them to go back to Heaven. Teenager Silvestre moves into the house as live-in comic from ; and Van, grade of 8.96 during the first per- Stay tuned to “Pinoy Dream Business Management for Team, First Gas Power Corp. liver on its promise, “Gaganda gional awards, including one became more diverse in terms Aaron Corbett (Paul Wesley) learns he is responsible for the fate mentor. Kitchy Molina and Joey Reyes, the heartthrob from Cebu. formance night and being chosen as Academy Season 2 Uberture,” OUT of the 17 team nomina- e-Meralco Ventures Inc. By combining creative engi- pa ang buhay.” Bayan was the given by the Asian Television of ideology and geographic of every Angel. He must be able to deal with his supernatural voice master and performance master, One Voice members include the First Star Scholar of the Week. 5:30 p.m., and “Pinoy Dream powers even as he faces Verchiel (Lisa Lackey)—the head of Apple, the different couple’s As her prize, the dusky beauty got Academy Season 2 Primetime,” tions received by the Program e-MVI Team, e-Meralco neering, entrepreneurship and Awards in Singapore, the coverage. respectively, are also back to perform first to introduce the wireless the Powers—who is out to destroy him. Catch “Fallen” every their magic with their young finds. daughter from Cebu; Bea, the to fulfill her dream of giving her after “My Girl,” Monday to Friday Management in January, Ventures Inc. good contract management in landline telecom product in the “Bandila” team gave ABS- Special Recognition Saturday, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., on . (K. Choa) Reinforcing the hosting panel is sweet chanteuse from Muntinlupa; grandmother a cellphone. Van and on ABS-CBN. You can also watch seven team projects and one e-MVI turned Meralco’s fiber the upgrade of the power plants’ market that brought back voice CBN and the Philippines Tunde Fafunwa international performer Bunny, the teacher-wife from Ne- Miguel rounded out the week’s list the scholars on Studio 23, from individual (special recogni- optic network into a revenue- capabilities, the O&M team’s telecommunication at very af- their first ever Emmy -nomi Chief executive consultant, as “Uberture” host. He joins primetime gros Oriental who is also Chivas’s of Top Three Scholars. 12:00 noon to 2 p.m. and 24/7 tion) captured the 2007 Lopez generating asset and served as achievement did not only gen- fordable rates. nation in history, losing only Bayan mainstay and Nikki better half; Christian, the boy won- Meanwhile, Laarni and Iñaki online via TFCNow Video Stream Achievement Award. the first true carrier’s carrier in erate cheaper electricity rela- Pursuing Service Excel- to BBC for the final award. For demonstrating inspiration- Gil, who provides the daily updates. der from Taguig; Iñaki, the stage inaugurate the “PDA” hot seat as (abs-cbnnow.com). The nominations passed data communications solutions. tive to the market but also al- lence Among Frontliners The team revolutionized late- al and hands-on leadership in C r a w f o r d through the rigid screening of The team showed high produc- leviated the Luzon grid supply to Enhance Meralco’s night newscasts by combin- motivating and mobilizing the also joins functional experts from differ- tivity as substantial revenues shortfall during peak periods Image Among Residential ing entertainment production whole organization to achieve Gonzaga for ent Lopez Group companies, and profits were attained with with efficient and clean power Customers values with more analytical, aggressive targets. the weekly performance and were trimmed down to minimal headcount, that in from the gas- fired plants. The Corporate Image Committee, substantive news treatment, The group will celebrate the and expul- nine semifinalists based on 2007, e-MVI’s profit margin project added an additional 100 Branch Excellence Service and placing the program in a achievements of these men and sion nights. the following criteria: excep- grew to P88 million from P42M megawatts to the net depend- Team, Networks Corporate timeslot dominated by com- women, together with company The new tionality of the achievement; in 2006. Technology was lever- able capacity of the two plants Image Working Team, Meralco edy programs. The achieve- accomplishments in Environ- kids. This demonstration of group val- aged optimally to create value and translated to a total increase The team demonstrated sig- ment resulted in a turnaround ment, Safety and Health (ESH) s e a s o n ’ s ues (entrepreneurship, strong for customers and stockholders. of about $10M yearly to their nificant achievement in raising of the news group’s financial management, ISO, Six Sigma Season 7 of ‘CSI’ s c h o l a r s work ethic, nationalism and • ‘Pinoy Dream Academy’ combined earnings before in- customer satisfaction index to returns and helped cut losses and the Oscar M. Lopez Award The CSI team investigates the death of a dancer during a were divided teamwork); and contribution “PDA” Team, ABS-CBN terest, taxes, depreciation and the next higher plane—beyond incurred by the comedy pro- for Performance Excellence, Cirque Du Soleil show. Catherine (Marg Helgenberger), on into two the other hand, finds herself in jeopardy and must act as her to the business objectives as Broadcasting Corp. amortization (EBITDA). gram it displaced. during the Business Excellence teams, the 7—nearing the world-class own CSI to determine who may be targeting her and her family Pupilars and evidenced by results in busi- Through optimized use of as- Award for Customer Focus satisfaction level of 8 among Award for Public Awards on July 25, 2008. as Grissom (William Petersen) is perplexed after receiving a One Voice. ness management, customer sets, strategic partnerships and The 100K bayan service companies. This team’s Responsibility As in the past, the top LAA miniature replica of the scene he is investigating. Don’t The Pu- focus, operations manage- cross-platform synergies com- WIRELESS landline achievement consists of trans- Voter Education with Voter awardee/s may be revealed miss the ongoing seventh season of “CSI” Fridays, 8:30 p.m. pilars team ment, human resource focus, bined with marketing savvy, Subscriber Challenge forming over 6,000 frontliners Empowerment during the occasion. to 9:30 p.m. on Studio 23. (K. Choa) is made  Lopezlink July 2008 Lopezlink July 2008  The good news... from page 1 executive FEATURE International award for The Emmy and Gold Quill citations are firsts for the network and for any Philippine media group as well. Not one to rest on its laurels, NCAD is on a mis- ABS-CBN scoops up ‘Boto Mo, sion to build up more journalistic muscle to cope with newshens fierce and sometimes underhanded competition. And, as is often the case when a Lopez Group company is for I-Patrol Mo’ in the spotlight, the network—despite having a news news scoop AND the accolades keep pouring in. group that is professional and adheres to a strict code of “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo” received an Award of Excel- ethics—routinely has to fend off accusations of being By Carla Paras-Sison gritty of TV production while mentoring her True to heritage used by the Group for its vested interests. young staff in contextualizing news coverage to “But now, after reading the book, I realize lence during the Gold Quill Awards night held in New In the wake of the Meralco-GSIS boardroom fight, Veteran journalist and award-winning give their reports more substance and meaning how much they value this freedom and I know York City on June 23, 2008. for example, certain parties charged the station of re- author Glenda M. Gloria, now chief operating to viewers. that despite constraints, they will rise up against The project was the lone Philippine winner in the multi- porting on the new NBN-ZTE witness with the motive officer (COO) of ABS-CBN News Channel “TV is a different medium in terms of deliv- anyone who will try to take that freedom away. audience communication category of the Gold Quill, the of deflecting the heat from the utility. In fact, it was (ANC), was looking for new challenges in her ery, but the principles of accuracy, analysis, and As a journalist, I value that freedom and for International Association of Business Communicators’ abs-cbnnews.com that first exposed the then brewing career when ABS-CBN News head putting the news in context are the same as in the Lopez family, it is a hard-earned freedom. I Meralco-GSIS tussle on April 29; GSIS president Win- (IABC) annual global awards competition recognizing convinced her to join the country’s largest news investigative journalism. The headlines should wish all (of the ANC staff) can find time to read ston Garcia himself has since become “a frequent guest outstanding achievement in communication. Over 1,400 organization late in 2007. grab you, as a viewer. These are basic things that Phoenix so they will know the history of their on ANC, ABS-CBN and a news source of abs-cbnnews. entries from 30 countries vied for the awards. As managing editor of Newsbreak from its tend to be taken for granted,” says Gloria. network and understand why they must be true com,” having satisfied himself of the network’s and the ABS-CBN news and current affairs chief Maria Ressa inception, it was not easy for Gloria to let go of Global platform to this heritage.” news group’s impartiality. accepted the award on behalf of the network. the highly acclaimed news and current affairs She sees ANC as a global platform serving a Both newshens are hungry for feedback on As Ressa asserts, “the character, the image of the Ideal partnership Shared values magazine. She and Newsbreak editor in chief niche market. their work. “I loved the way they wrote it,” Ressa said of the network will come from news. You’re talking about “It’s really a partnership that is ideal in a changing “We’re finishing our vision-mission-values state- Marites Dañguilan Vitug, along with their close- “Our viewers include expatriates, business- Vitug asks LopezLink readers: “Log on and IABC citation in an earlier interview with LopezLink. 30% of your programming, but that 30% determines media landscape,” observes Gloria. “At the end of the day, ment which is going through all of ABS-CBN. That’s knit staff, have been fearlessly battling death men, and of course the overseas Filipinos, who tell us what you think. Comments and sugges- “They said it’s a ‘modest’ P50-odd million…That’s a lot what 90% of Filipinos think.” what is the challenge? You’ve got to have content. And for our individual employees to figure out who they are, threats and libel suits—a natural consequence of want a global view. Never have global events tions will be very helpful. You can also con- for us, di ba, but it’s ‘modest’ for the western world. But Heft ABS-CBN has both content now and a large, large market. why they’re doing what they’re doing, and see whether Newsbreak’s esteemed reputation for investiga- been so connected. Issues like the food crisis, tribute your own content. Send photos to us by Without much fanfare, two heavy hitters came beyond all of these things that they put down, and then This partnership will help us meet that challenge.” they want to move in the same direction that the com- tive reporting. the price of oil, the falling value of the dollar— email. You can even send video taken from your onboard NCAD in early 2008. Glenda M. Gloria and in the end it was for an honorable mission. It was a com- “Glenda has the same ideas about ANC as I do. pany does.” It was time for change, however, as Ressa all are global concerns. The daily challenge is to mobile phones. Like if there’s a fire or an ac- Marites Dañguilan Vitug’s combined 50-plus years as munication campaign but it communicated a fantastic Marites has the same ideas for the web,” Ressa con- Citing her experience with Probe Productions in the was also looking for ways to strengthen not only have that (global) perspective. There is always cident, you can take a video and send it to us. We journalists, editors and book authors added more heft project that was the first of its kind in the world. And our curs. “And the good thing is that no one person has the late 1980s, Ressa stresses that “shared values and goals ANC, but also the entire ABS-CBN News group the temptation to be parochial, but our role is to are actually encouraging readers to participate to a news department that is already home to some answer, so all you can do is find the people who want to are everything, because you will sacrifice like crazy to which included its website, abs-cbnnews.com. connect the dots so our coverage will be relevant and generate new content for the site.” peers recognized that.” of the biggest names in Philippine broadcast journal- move in the same direction and then you’re improvis- make that work.” Building on strengths to more viewers,” Gloria says. Gloria says: “I welcome feedback from all ABS-CBN had tied up with several partners to imple- ism. ing, you’ll put some science into it. In some ways, you “The second step is, we get daily ratings. That’s a Vitug, now counting close to 30 years in Both alumnae of the School of Eco- ANC viewers, especially from Lopez Group ment “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo” in 2007, including Bayan Gloria and Vitug had their own “baby,” the news can say that we know, we believe that there can be great daily gauge, daily assessment, daily ‘postmorts’ of the journalism and also an award-winning author, nomics and Political Science, the two journalists members. I believe we all care for the growth of Telecommunications, BusinessWorld, Philippine Star and current affairs magazine Newsbreak. But after six change that needs to happen in our generation. Now, news programs; postmortems, meaning we figure out was the perfect choice to be editor in chief of the find themselves working for the first time with a the company, and your opinion as a Lopez Group and STI and Globe. The network also worked with the years of “fighting for its share of the market,” the edi- we’re in a position to do that.” what went right, what went wrong.” online version of ABS-CBN News. She agreed Lopez Group company. employee will be the least partisan and least bi- tors decided it was time for a reinvention and launched Institute for Popular Democracy (IPD), Pulse Asia, Par- Gloria and Vitug immersed themselves in their new The company also schedules workshops, not only to to the new assignment offered by Ressa under a “I am proud to be part of the Lopez Group,” ased. It is from feedback that we get better.” Newsbreak’s hard-hitting investigative stories in cy- ish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) turf, culture shock (for example, having her team produce drive home “the daily nitty-gritty of ‘this is what to do, partnership agreement between ABS-CBN and says Gloria, who has read the 600-page book, Send feedback and video or photo contribu- berspace beginning 2007, while keeping a hard-copy and the Commission on Elections (Comelec). a five-paragraph story on the spot for abs-cbnnews.com, in Step 1, Step 2, Step 3,’” but, more importantly, to drill Newsbreak. Phoenix, which chronicles the saga of the Lopez tions to [email protected]. quarterly edition. Preparations are already under way for a bigger and Vitug’s case) and whistleblower Jun Lozada’s revelations into employees the fact that they must never lose sight of “Newsbreak is very good in field work and family since the 1800s. “I have always been Another major change was in the offing for the vet- making for a crazy start, notwithstanding. the whys and hows of doing what they do as journalists. research. Our forte is in-depth reporting and familiar with the better second installment of the program, which will be eran news hens—a switch in mediums. Newsbreak man- Ressa professes satisfaction with the changes she “Nothing ever stays the same when you do the analysis. ABS-CBN Online is used to Internet Lopez fam- rolled out for the presidential elections in 2010. aging editor Gloria took on the post of chief operating immediately saw. news. But in addition to that, ‘Why? What’s the prem- reporting, getting the news out fast. ANC has ily and their officer (COO) of news and current affairs TV channel “What did we want? We wanted not just spot news, ise behind it? Why are we doing this? Technically, how breaking news or on-the-spot news. Our part- fight for ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC), while Vitug was still we wanted in-depth news, we wanted analysis, and they do you do it?’ Television is wonderful in that sense be- nership is really an opportunity to build on each f r e e d o m editor in chief, this time of abs-cbnnews.com. delivered it within the first week,” she says. cause you can’t just stick to the story you’re telling, you other’s strengths. Our skills as news organiza- b e c a u s e Strategic move Thinking big picture have to find the right way to tell the story. Otherwise, it tions are complementary and both sides are now they are Ressa says that more than having friends that she “Not only are they experienced journalists, they’re won’t be effective,” Ressa emphasizes. learning how to balance speed with depth, that part of “has always wanted to work with come in,” engaging Litmus test also managers. That’s a different breed. Only a few is, not to sacrifice accuracy,” Vitug says. the news Gloria and Vitug was a strategic move on ABS-CBN’s people can go from being reporters to being managers. “ABS-CBN will benefit from this, the equity will Under the partnership which initially runs c o v e r - part. Being a reporter is all about you and the story; being a become stronger, we’ll be consistent across all plat- for one year, Vitug and 10 of her staff members age. “You need to find the right people with the right manager means letting go of ‘you’ so that you can actu- forms,” she asserts. “Ultimately, I want to make it so were given the task to improve the content of the vision to be able to put in place the changes that need to ally develop other people and develop the organization. that if you’re a good journalist, if your passion is jour- ABS-CBN news website by providing unique, happen, who could move as fast as they can in a short They think big picture but they act methodically, they nalism, you have no choice, ABS-CBN is the only place original content and maximizing content pro- period of time to get the best quality. And I’m very con- put in place the right systems.” you’ll come to.” vided by other partners like , fident that we have the right people,” she says. While veterans pretty much run the show, the Ka- The litmus test for the flurry of changes and adjust- BusinessWorld and Business Mirror. The realization of this partnership that was months, pamilya network is also investing in young blood—the ments being put in place is the presidential elections in Nitty-gritty ‘Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo’ won an Award of Excellence in the or even years, in the making depended on “timing,” next generation of broadcast journalists who will see 2010, when another installment of “Boto Mo, I-Patrol “Journalism is my life. Working on (ABS- multi-audience category of the recent IABC International Gold Ressa smiles. “Everything was right. I hope it’s going the changes through that Ressa, Vitug and Gloria plan Mo”—hopefully bigger and better than its predeces- Clockwise from left: A screenshot of abs-cbnnews.com; Online CBN News online) gives me the opportunity to Quill Award ceremony in New York. Over 1,4000 entries from to be a long and fruitful partnership.” to jump-start. sor—will be rolled out. editor in chief Marites Dañguilan Vitug (standing, right) with reach a huge, global audience. There is so much 30 countries vied for distinctions in the Award’s four divisions. For their part, Gloria and Vitug felt that ABS-CBN This ABS-CBN and NCAD achieve through a But more than that, it is a question of adjusting to the her team; Anchor TJ Manotoc at work; COO Glenda M. Gloria talent now on ABS-CBN and we want them to be Photo shows the team, led by corporate communications head can give them a wider platform, while Newsbreak combination of three methods: helping individual em- rapid changes happening all around: the convergence of and the ANC team; guest Tunde Fafunwa of Bayan gets a last- active on the web. We are offering abs-cbnnews. Bong Osorio (5th from left) during IABC/Philippines’ Philip- brings to the alliance content in terms of more in-depth ployees grow; making sure that the product they come media, and how technology is changing the way every- minute check while program host Lia Andanar-Yu practices com as another platform for the beat reporters, an- pine Quill Awards rites. stories, among others. out with meet the company’s standard; and conducting one around the world consumes information. her spiel; A grab from ‘TV Patrol World,’ ABS-CBN’s evening chors, editors to reach more people,” says Vitug. special seminars and training sessions to resolve spe- “We have to make sure that we have those platforms newscast with Julius Babao, and ; For her part, Gloria, who has spent 22 years cific problems. ready. And that’s what we’re doing,” Ressa says. Monitors tuned in to ABS-CBN programs. milestones: ANC and abs-cbnnews.com as a journalist, is immersing herself in the nitty- Newshens Glenda M. Gloria (left) and Marites D. Vitug. the trial of in the Best Talk Show Philippines (MAP) to by award-winning indie that does not have a print EDSA “uprising” unfolds. On during the 2003 Philippine then President Joseph category. 2006 promote business literacy 2008 filmmaker Paolo Villaluna. component Jan. 20, the team does a ma- Web Awards. The evolution of Estrada and his eventual ANC mounts its own Two ANC programs make in the country. Investigative journalist ANC signs a partner- Online on the ball rathon six-hour chat session ouster. marathon “Halalan” cover- it to the finalists’ list of the Major undertakings Glenda M. Gloria joins ANC ship with Guam’s Sorensen 2000 at the EDSA Shrine in Orti- 2004 age of the 2004 presiden- CMMA: “The World Tonight” include content-sharing as chief operating officer Media Group (SMG) for the The online team covers the gas; hundreds of Filipinos log The “Halalan” microsite re- ABS-CBN News Channel leaders and decision- 2003 tial elections. in the Best Newscast cat- partnerships with CNBC and (COO). airing in Guam of ANC’s impeachment trial of then on to chat with political and gis-ters more than one mil- (ANC) is the pioneer of makers. 1996 “Business Nightly” wins egory, and “Talk Back with Al Jazeera and the mount- The channel begins new daily news updates and a THROUGH the years, abs- Current media partners are 1998-1999 Pres. , all the civil society personalities. lion page views on the day 24-hour news program- The channel can be Sarimanok News Network the Catholic Mass Media 2005 Tina Palma” in the Best Talk ing of “Forum 2007: The programming, starting weekend recap. Aside from cbnnews.com or ABS-CBN The Philippine Star, Business abs-cbnnews.com starts way to his removal from of the May 2004 presidential ming in the Philippines, viewed through Sky (SNN), ANC’s predecessor, Awards’ (CMMA) Best Busi- Maria Ressa leaves CNN for Show category. Senatorial Elections,” “Square with “News at 8 with Ricky these news updates, SMG Online has had a string of Mirror, BusinessWorld and, in late 1998-early 1999, office in January 2001. 2003 elections. offering the latest in do- Cable, Home Cable and is established. It initially ness News/ Feature award, her new post as ABS-CBN Off: The Philippine Debate Carandang,” ANC’s global will also be airing ANC’s chief news editors, includ- of course, Newsbreak. with at least eight people abs-cbnnews.com wins abs-cbnnews.com pioneers mestic and international select provincial opera- offers programming from while “Point Blank” wins as consultant. She eventually 2007 Championships” and the newscast, in April. ANC “News at 8,” “Dateline Philip- ing Rufi Vigilar, Dan Maria- Now, a new era dawns making up the core team of the People’s Choice Award the breaking news subscrip- 2007 news, business informa- tors nationwide. ANC is ABS-CBN’s regional chan- Best Talk Show. joins the network full time ANC becomes the Philip- “2007 Year-ender Special.” also unveils a series of pines” and “Executive Class.” no and Joel Saracho; news at abs-cbnnews.com as the ABS-CBN Internet news in the Best News Website tion text service, NEWS The 2004 stats are almost dou- tion and sports updates. also bundled with The nels presented through as head of the News and pines’s highest rating news “Media in Focus” documentaries, tackling “Rays of Hope,” a series anchor Gilbert Remulla the team, this time with division. Dodie Alvarado category of the 2000 2366, in March, with more bled during the May 14, 2007 Since its beginnings Filipino Channel and can two daily newscasts. 2004 Current Affairs Depart- channel, beating CNN, BBC hosted by Cheche Lazaro the Spratlys issue, the rice on the best-run local gov- handled the team before Marites D. Vitug at the becomes Online’s first man- Philippine Web Awards. than 10,000 people signing midterm elections. This time, 12 years ago, ANC has be seen via satellite in “Straight Talk,” hosted by ment (NCAD) and manag- and Fox. wins as Best Talk Show in crisis and the power strug- ernment units, will be aired he ran for congressman helm, girds for bigger and ager. It becomes one of the up on launching day. To Online’s coverage boasts of a evolved into a news North America, Europe, 2000-2001 Cito Beltran, is adjudged ing director of ANC. The channel posts a the CMMA. gle in Malaysia, among in the second half of the of in the 2001 elec- more explosive scoops and first news websites to focus 2001 date, most of the early sub- citizen journalism component channel that caters to a the Middle East, Aus- ANC reports on the BW Re- Best Talk Show by the “ANC Money” (now net profit for the second ANC also holds a 48- others. It also launches year. Also in the pipeline tions. abs-cbnnews.com more exciting, incisive and on news stories from the By January 2001, abs-cbn- scribers still get their dose of in “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo,” which niche market made up of tralia and some parts of sources Corp. price-fixing CMMA, while “Private defunct) is chosen as Best year in a row and receives hour marathon “Halalan” in May a groundbreaking are a business magazine also had partnerships with in-depth stories. Philippines. It is also the first news.com is doing 24-hour news through the service. receives more than 2,000 text the country’s socio-eco- Asia. scandal, which sets off the Conversations with Boy Business Feature program a grant from the Manage- coverage of the 2007 weekly documentary, “Sto- show and an interactive news dailies such as Today Here’s a look at what news website established shifts to update the breaking Online is again chosen complaints on election day. nomic and political ANC highlights: chain of events that led to Abunda” is a finalist by the CMMA. ment Association of the senatorial elections. ryline,” which is directed talk show. and . went before: by a news organization news section as the second as the best news website (David Dizon)  Lopezlink July 2008 CSRactivities Lopezlink July 2008  E-jeep drives MMLDC environmental stewardship Ongoings @Lopez Museum One of the main advocacies As part of this advocacy, managing director Agnes with minimum packaging, thus morial Award and special awards during the final concerto of Meralco Management and an electric jeep (e-jeep) is now Fidelino. minimizing wastage.” Art lecture series: Calatagan Leadership Development Center being used inside the nine- MMLDC also implements In addition, MMLDC teaches round and awarding ceremony at the Philamlife Theater. (MMLDC) is environmental hectare complex. The e-jeep waste segregation and adheres to communities and schools the im- Artifacts The award’s purpose is not only to crown the Ultimate Pia- stewardship which is anchored on is equipped with a five-horse- the zero waste philosophy. portance of waste management Dr. Grace Barretto-Tesoro of the Archaeological Studies nist but also to bestow on the recipient “the responsibility of its Quality, Environment, Safety power engine and runs solely “These programs have and the operation of a materials Program of the University of the Philippines (UP) in Diliman living a life of moral consciousness, righteousness, discipline, and Health (QuESH) policy. on electricity. It can seat 17 produced major savings; for ex- recovery facility (MRF). Schools will discuss the biography of the Calatagan finds on July 12. and whose actions result in the service of others, country and persons and can be driven for ample, electricity consumption are encouraged to maintain their The lecture, which is part of the Lopez Memorial Museum and God.” eight hours after 10 hours of per guest per day fell from 22.5 own MRF with MMLDC’s MRF the Museum Foundation of the Philippines Inc.’s Stories on For more information, log on to www.ultimatepianist.org CSR CALENDAR charging time. kW/hr in 2004 to 16.5 kW/hr in as a model. Philippine Art series, will focus on how and why objects such or contact artistic director Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz at cam- “The e-jeep is one of 2007,” Fidelino said, adding: For inquiries on MMLDC’s as the Calatagan ceramic ware acquired their meanings. [email protected]. CSR is Everyone’s MMLDC’s instruments to stress “Our environmental steward- environmental advocacy Dr. Barretto-Tesoro is the vice president of the Katipunan The Lopez Memorial Museum staff with director Cedie Lopez Vargas (2nd from right) Business’ our concern for the environment. ship extends to our suppliers. programs, call 632-8111, email Arkeologist ng Pilipinas (Kapi). She received her doctorate Current hangings focus on LCF Annual CSR Conference It does not contribute to pollution MMLDC im-plements an envi- mmldc.marketing@meralco. in archaeology from Cambridge University in the United July 16-18@Makati Shangri-La since it doesn’t require fuel to ronment-friendly policy on pro- com.ph or visit mmldc.org. Kingdom. She specializes in cultural archaeology, mortuary conservation City of Manila cites museum make it run,” said MMLDC curement by selecting products (Peng Young) Contact 892-9189 or lcf_us- YOU can HELP analysis, and identity and gender in archaeology. The Lopez Memorial Museum’s heritage of and expertise [email protected] The Stories on Philippine Art lecture series aims to create in conservation, THE LOPEZ MEMORIAL MUSEUM, represented by its The theme of the League of collection and director Cedie Lopez Vargas, was recently cited by the local Help for Typhoon Frank victims more awareness of various personalities, art forms and prac- Corporate Foundation’s (LCF) FPHC, LGFI join ‘Brigada Eskwela’ tices in the country. Fee is P50 for students, P100 for Museum acquisition are government of Manila for its work in promoting the country’s annual corporate social re- Sagip Kapamilya, the ABS-CBN Regional Network Group (RNG), highlighted in two cultural heritage. Bantay Bata, Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) and other partners Foundation members and P150 for nonmembers. sponsibility (CSR) conference, Twenty-one employees from First Philippine ongoing exhibits. The Manila Tourism and Cultural Affairs Bureau conferred “CSR is Everyone’s Business,” Holdings Corp. (FPHC) and Lopez Group Foun- are extending relief assistance to those affected by Typhoon Frank. The typhoon, which packed gusts of up to 170 kilometers per hour, The Sum of its the “Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan” award on the museum highlights the importance of dation Inc. (LGFI) recently traded a few hours of Parts exhibit at the office work to paint the Nagpayong Elementary left 80,000 families displaced in the Visayas and Southern Luzon. during the “Gabi ng Parangal sa Sining at Kalinangan” held at integrating CSR strategies into main gallery fea- the organization’s core busi- school in . Impervious to the blazing noonday Sagip Kapamilya is appealing for donations of rice, canned goods, the on June 20. ness for increased competi- sun, executives and staff rolled up their sleeves blankets, noodles, sleeping mats and clothes. tures pieces from The event, which gave due recognition to outstanding tiveness and sustainability. to coat the graying walls of the school with fresh the museum’s col- artists and institutions who have excelled in their respective Facing the battle paint. After a couple of hours of labor, the façade Continuing education with ‘SKK’ lection which have fields of art, was one of the highlights of the celebration of the of the school gleamed ivory white. Sagip Kapamilya teams up undergone or are city’s 437th founding anniversary. on high food This volunteerism effort is in support to the with Educational TV through slated to undergo conservation. These include works by Felix prices…, Part 1 Department of Education’s (DepEd’s) Brigada Media (E-Media) to bring Resurreccion Hidalgo, Juan Luna, Nena Saguil, Juvenal Sanso Effective branch Eskwela—an annual school maintenance drive in books and school supplies to and Claudio Bravo. Also included is contemporary artist Jona- the kids in and ‘Cut and Paste’ management partnership with Philippine Business for Social than Olazo’s installation work taking off from the work of his July 17-18 Progress (PBSP). DepEd Secretary Jesli Lapus Bicol through Sagip Karunun- The Ultimate Pianist preliminary attributed the increase in enrollment rate and gan Karavan (SKK). SKK is father Romulo Olazo, who is known for his “Diaphanous Se- goes to St. Scho Credit risk management tilt on July 21-22 ries.” consequent decrease in school-opening problems asking for donations of notebooks, pad papers, pencils, pens, crayons THE LOPEZ MEMORIAL Museum, for MFIs nationwide to Brigada Eskwela efforts. (Vanessa or whatever you can extend. FILIPINO pianists based abroad and Philippines-based pia- Through the exhibit, the viewer will discover how agents July 24-25 Suquila) To donate to SKK or to the victims of Typhoon Frank: Send cash nists of any nationality will compete in the preliminary round in the art world participate in transforming a work from pig- in its outreach program, brings “Cut and Strategic planning and donations to account no. 5630020111 in the name of ABS- of the Ultimate Pianist competition at the Lopez Memorial ment to venerated object. Paste” to the Hildegard Hallway Gallery budgeting CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI). Routing code is BNORPHMM. Fax deposit Museum on July 21 and 22. Meanwhile, Efface at the Library is a survey of images and of St. Scholastica’s College Manila. July 23-24, July 30-31, July 31- slips to 411-0848. In-kind donations may be dropped off at 13 Examiner Now on its second edition, the competition aims to discov- texts related to the conservation of material and nonmaterial First mounted in the museum in 2007, Aug. 1, Aug. 7-8 MNTC makes waves with St. West Triangle, Quezon City. For inquiries or other concerns, call Ce- er and promote young pianists in the Philippines, to provide aspects of Filipino culture. Viewers will see old photos of archi- “Cut and Paste: Appropriation in Popu- cille Zipagan or Paul Segui at 411-4995 or email [email protected]. Contact KC Villanueva/Arian performing opportunities and to help enhance their careers. tectural icons such as the Paco train station, Crystal Arcade and lar Media, 1800-Present” features ad- Lagrimas, 920-5203 or 410- Backed by First Gen Corp., the round will require the , alongside plans for the remaking of parts of the coun- vertisements from magazines such as the 3453, or at mcesvillanueva@ Aid for displaced TMC employees pianists to perform a solo recital of works that represent each try by architects such as Juan Arellano, and texts illustrating the “Sunday Times Magazine,” “Excelsior,” yahoo.com/aslagrimas@ya- road safety program Tollways Management Corporation (TMC) employees based in Sta. of the four styles of the piano literature: Baroque, Classical, hoo.com. Cruz, Zambales were among those displaced by Typhoon Cosme in contested terrain of heritage conservation in the Philippines. “Graphic” and “Fotonews.” A road safety education pro- truck companies wanting to get undergone the workshop-semi- Romantic or 20th century works. Professional/management gram being implemented by the onboard. nars have changed their driving May. To donate canned goods and rice, clothes, blankets and sleeping Both exhibits will run until September 2008. The Lopez The exhibit encourages students and other guests to examine certificate courses offered by Manila North Tollways Corp. “Several companies have behavior,” MNTC vice president mats, construction materials or cash, please call TMC Community The three-part tilt will test the contenders’ skills as solo re- Memorial Museum is at the ground floor, Benpres Building, how ads of yore weaved together text, images and visual elements ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation (MNTC) has been making waves requested us to conduct the fo- for corporate communications Relations at 580-8914 or 580-8900 loc. 8805 and look for Sonny Alba citalists, as accompanists to singers, as collaborative chamber Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig. Museum days from the art world (painting, sculpture, architecture, artistic ), Inc. (AFI), through Bayan across the transport industry, rum for their drivers following Marlene Ochoa said. or Donnah Gianan. musicians and as soloists with an orchestra. and hours are Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except Sunday popular culture (comics, film and radio), literature, history, and dif- Academy, this July. with more and more bus and observations that those who have Now on its second year, the The semifinal collaboration round follows at the Marian and holidays. Entrance fee is P60 for elementary students, P80 ferent cultures (American, Chinese, Japanese), among others. Asian Forum on MNTC Drivers’ Forum on Safety Auditiorium of the Miriam College on July 23. On July 26, for high school and college students, and P100 for adults. For “Cut and Paste” on tour, undertaken by the museum together Corporate Social aims to educate drivers, particu- a jury composed of pianists and pedagogues from different more information call 631-2417 or email pezseum@skyinet. with the Department of Mass Communication of St. Scholastica, larly those in the mass transport countries will hand out the Lourdes L. Villanueva-Cruz Me- net. Responsibility sector, on the significance of obey- runs until August 8, 2008. Nov. 20-21, 2008@ Grand ing traffic rules and street signs in Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, a bid to make the country’s road special FEATURE Singapore networks safe for the general pub- Early bird rates (until Sept. 19): lic. $495 (1 pax); $440 (2-3 pax); The forum makes use of lec- $395 (4 or more) tures and games designed to make FPHC teams up with ‘Juday’ to explain systems loss The AFCSR is Asia’s fore- public utility drivers more respon- most conference and expo on sive and safety conscious, as well CSR. AFCSR 2008 will have as to create a “healthy competitive FIRST PHILIPPINE Holdings by the Energy Regulatory water as she explains the salient age accounts for 23% while own a powerhouse set of speakers atmosphere among the workshop Corp. (FPHC), a major shareholder Commission (ERC) and points of systems loss using the use accounts for 2%. In all, these and delegates. It is shaping participants.” of Meralco, has tapped Judy Ann abides by its laws. analogy of melting ice. translate to systems loss of 9.65%, up to be the biggest and best During the activity, partici- Santos to help explain the concept In a separate interview “Pag bumili ka sa labas, bayad which is way below the national yet with the theme “Business pants share their experiences at of systems loss and why it needs to with ABS-CBN News na yung buong bag. Pero bago um- average systems loss of 13%. Response to Social Issues: the workplace and convey their be charged to customers. Channel (ANC), FPHC abot sa bahay, may tunaw na,” she Despite “the constraints of the Getting it Done.” Register at concerns to MNTC and Tollway “Certain groups are using techni- vice president for corpo- says. “Ganun din yung Meralco, broadcast medium” in explaining asianforumcsr.com/registra- MNTC’s Driver’s Forum on Safety gets a thumbs-up from the latest batch Management Corp. officials. tion/registration.htm of participants. This portion underscores the ‘Bantay Bata’ is model for cal concepts and complicated issues rate communications Jay may systems loss charge. Lahat ng such a complex concept, Meralco main purpose of the exercise—to emerging helplines Representatives of two to manipulate public opinion, dis- Lopez stressed that sys- distributors ng kuryente—Cebu, believes that by communicating its educate drivers on their role in emerging child helplines from Cambodia and Kazakhstan visited credit Meralco or the Lopez Group tems loss is “something Davao, kahit saan—meron niyan.” side through the ads, consumer con- making the roads safer for every- Bantay Bata 163 for an exposure study recently. The five-day visit and advance their personal agenda. that all utilities experi- But regardless of how much fidence in the power firm will be -re LCF launches annual CSR confab one. aimed to share Bantay Bata’s technical expertise with operational We want to help explain the concept ence.” the systems loss is, utilities are al- stored; the infomercial is the first of “After all, that is what the child helplines around the world. Child Helpline International (CHI), of systems loss because the public “All over the country, lowed to charge customers only up a series that FPHC plans to release. Heads of various business Foundation Inc. (LGFI) president EVP Guillermo Luz. LGFI and forum is about: to commit NLEX an Amsterdam-based global network of telephone helplines and needs to understand the issues so systems loss is a phenom- to a certain percentage. “That’s the message Meralco groups and corporate foundations Felipe Alfonso; Petron Corp. EDC, formerly Philippine Na- drivers, motorists and travelers outreach activities for children and young people, organized the study they can make informed opinions,” that it is a natural electric occur- enon that utilities have to “Yan ang batas,” Santos point- is sending out—that we do things answer questions on corporate president and CEO Kamal Al-Ya- tional Oil Corp. (PNOC)-EDC, in minimizing road accidents,” tour. Photo shows (l-r) Zulfiya Baisakova, Union of Crisis Centers; social responsibility (CSR) at the hya; Energy Development Corp. are major sponsors of the confer- Ochoa said. Sulushash Kuatzhanova, Child Rights Protection Department, FPHC said in a statement. rence…and its recovery is allowed deal with,” he said. ed out in the commercial. aboveboard, we are principled, we launch of the League of Corpo- (EDC) president and CEO Paul ence which will be held at the The innovative program was Kazakhstan; Dina Saifutdinova, National Helpline for Children and “The commercial [seeks] to ex- by law.” In the commercial, Santos is FPHC said technical or natural do things with integrity. We will rate Foundation’s (LCF’s) CSR Aquino; ASEAN Foundation Makati Shangri-la Plaza Hotel given an Anvil Award of Merit by Youth, Kazakhstan; and Lucy Carter and Theavy Keo of Cambodia’s plain the salient points of systems In addition, Meralco, being a shown taking ice out of a plastic losses account for approximately continue to communicate that mes- Conference 2008. At the press executive director Dr. Filemon from July 16 to 18, 2008. (Dulce the Public Relations Society of the Child Helpline Program. loss. We want the public to know publicly listed company, is regulated bag and putting it in a glass of 75% of systems losses; pilfer- sage,” Lopez said. conference were Lopez Group Uriarte Jr.; and Ayala Foundation Festin-Baybay) Philippines (PRSP) in 2007. (Kit Ventura) 10 Lopezlink June 2008 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink July 2008 11 sports & wellness Sudoku Exercise recovery It remains to be seen whether we’re in for a real Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! rainy season this year, but it’s definitely raining calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 on the Lopez Group. Raining awards, that is. para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa After copping an Anvil Award earlier this National Age-Group bawat row, column at kahon. Triathlon Series year, “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo” moved to the July 6 world stage in June with an Award of Excel- lence in the Gold Quill Awards from the Interna- Dear ooOooRosie Swallow this! @Sogod, Cebu Gretchen workout; you’ll be slower For a short period post-ex- But sarcomeres, the stretchy, Muscle protein synthesis For more info, contact the tional Association of Business Communicators What’s next for Knowledge Channel after TEAM-Mindanao? It was R e y n o l d s and might even end up with an ercise—about 30 to 45 minutes, fibrous components that contain Fret not, for your muscles Triathlon Association of the (IABC). Meralco, meanwhile, was among the very uplifting to read about the good things achieved by the teachers, discusses the injury. according to Ivy—the body is in a skeletal muscles, are another matter. will rebuild themselves, and be- Philippines (TRAP) at 710- top 20 firms included in the 2007 ICD Corpo- parents and the project partners in Mindanao. I hope everyone con- relationship be- This can be remedied in sev- state where it is more able to help When pulled past their tolerance, come stronger and more pliable. 8259 or Rick Reyes at (0918) rate Governance (CG) Scorecard for Publicly cerned will be able to keep it up.—GenSan Girl tween recover- eral ways. First, take another look itself recover lost fuel. After this, the proteins separate, “resulting in Which is another reason it’s im- 577-7585. Listed Companies in the Philippines. Proving Doris Nuval, TEAM-Mindanao project director, responds: “The Knowl- ing from muscle at your post-workout meal. “Back muscles become resistant to insulin micro-tears throughout the muscle portant to up your protein intake that it walks the talk, the utility led by Manuel edge Channel will continue to do its good work in Mindanao by tapping s o r e n e s s in the early ’90s, most athletes, es- and thus absorb less glucose. This tissue.” In a few hours, you’ll feel after a workout; that same pro- Walk the Talk M. Lopez received high ratings in the scorecard additional partners who can contribute the financial resources necessary to because of pecially runners and cyclists, is where carbo-loading best comes the effects in the form of inflam- tein will also help speed muscle Date to be for public disclosure through the regulators, the put up educational television (ETV) infrastructure. Now, more than ever, strenuous were preoccupied with car- in—ingesting at least one gram of mation, swelling, stiffness and repair. announced exchange and its corporate website and corporate reports. Kudos! we will venture into the more remote and isolated school sites because we e x e rc i s e bohydrates,” noted John Ivy, carbo for every kilogram of body pain; this is due to eccentric muscle “Exercise stimulates muscle @MMLDC, Motorists are surely heading north in droves, taking advantage of the know that that is where we can make a huge impact on the performance of and one’s who chairs the department weight right after exercising will contractions that lengthen muscles, protein synthesis and protein reduced toll fees charged at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Manila students. More than that, taking the channel to far-flung areas in no small diet in an of kinesiology and health restore lost glycogen. The longer giving rise to DOMS. breakdown,” said Luc van Loon, This activity is open to Lopez North Tollways Corp. (MNTC) has reported a “windfall collection” because way contributes to uniting our country because recipients of the ETV infra- a r t i c l e education at the University you wait, the less will your body Thomas Swensen, a professor an associate professor of human Group employees and their of the strong peso, thus the estimated reduction of about five centavos per structure in those areas inevitably feel like an integral part of one country. excerpted of in Austin and is be able to replenish that fuel. of exercise and sports science at movement sciences at Maastricht families. Participants must kilometer of the expressway. More than ever, this is the time to rediscover “ETV does not just work to improve learning. It quite literally equalizes from NY- one of the pioneers The latest research also shows Ithaca College in University in the Netherlands and register with their respective the north, if you haven’t already. Lower toll fees, world-class expressway, the learning field with the Makati students in their air-conditioned class- Times.com. of research into that “protein spurs even more of an Ithaca, New the author of several important HR departments. Wear com- quaint destinations—what more can you ask for? rooms able to watch the same programs as students from Tawi-Tawi. So yes, exercise recovery. insulin response than do exercise York, and a lead- studies about recovery. “However, fortable attire and walking At the same time, there remain many challenges ahead, especially with we will continue the good work.” Delayed onset muscle sore- But loading up on carbohydrates and carbohydrates alone.” The ing researcher without protein or amino acid in- shoes and bring a cap, extra regard to Meralco, which is still at the center of the tempest. As Lopez Group ooOoo ness (DOMS) scares many people before hitting the gym is “not protein-carbo punch allows your into exercise gestion, the net balance between shirt, towel and refreshments. chairman Oscar M. Lopez said during the Benpres stockholders’ meeting, I called the Meralco hotline twice regarding sa illegal connection sa away from engaging in athletic the most efficient way to stock muscles to produce more glycogen recovery, said protein synthesis and breakdown For more info, contact Rico “…the fight for control of Meralco is far from over. The case will be heard Meralco poles. I know it’s illegal ‘coz one day its past 7 p.m. when a activities. Never mind that it feels muscles with fuel.” for the next bout of exercise. the soreness will remain negative”—meaning de Manzana at 449-6122. by the courts probably all the way to the Supreme Court…” guy with stairs connecting his cables through that pole. Anyway, here’s great when you’re actually in the Diabetics and cyclists Diet timing is “actually a your workouts, in the end, may One of the most controversial side issues remains that of the systems the address: R. Thaddeus St. (dulo ng bridge, exit of Midtown going to middle of exercising, because the Ivy was looking over studies “I’d advise people to have their good thing. do your muscles more harm than 6th QC Red Cross Donor loss charges. First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPHC) has enlisted the help Marietta), Midtown Village, Brgy. San Andres, Cainta, Rizal. It’s the aftermath really hurts. DOMS of diabetics and noticed similari- recovery drink ready and waiting You want good. Month  Very Easy of kapamilya Judy Ann Santos to explain the whats and whys of systems boundary between Marietta Village, Brgy. Sta.Lucia, Pasig and Mid- comes knocking within 12 to ties with his own tests on cyclists. for them before they leave on a to stress the However, by eating enough July 27  Easy loss. The move raised the hackles of certain quarters, but also enlightened town. Hope you could help. Thanks.—Concerned Kapamilya 24 hours after intense physical In diabetics and cyclists, insulin run or bike ride,” Ivy said, muscles. protein immediately after exer- @Quezon City Circle, QC many consumers as to what systems loss really is and why Meralco and Reply from Meralco Corporate Communication: Ayon sa records ng activity, especially the type that in the blood was more effective followed by “a real T h a t ’ s cising, your muscles will repair  For more info, contact Annie Medium other distribution utilities bill consumers for electricity lost through natural Meralco, limang beses nang napuntahan ng mga crews ang lugar na nabang- requires you to get into extreme at carrying energy into muscles meal within two the whole themselves fully and become at 0917-8542956.  Hard causes. “We want the public to know that it is a natural electric occurrence git. Ito ay nuong ika-24 at ika-26 ng Enero, ika-28 ng Pebrero, ika-22 ng contortions or uses muscles “you that had recently been active. hours.” One can point of stronger. among all utility companies, and its recovery is allowed by law,” FPHC Abril at nitong ika-11 ng Hunyo kung saan may isang taong hinuli. Na- never knew you had.” “Exercise makes your muscles get by without such h a r d stressed. kakumpiska na ang Meralco ng 259.5 kilos na ISC wires na ginagamit sa Strenuous workouts, when more responsive to insulin, and diet timing, “but you t r a i n - However, it’s also the dreaded flu season, so take steps to avoid the bug. illegal connections sa lugar na nabanggit. Problema lang ang paulit-ulit na done repeatedly, take their toll on this insulin… increases glycogen won’t recover as well. i n g . Make sure you and your family eat well, get enough rest, take your vitamins pagkakabit ng illegal connections matapos tanggalin ng Meralco ang mga the body. An hour or so of intense muscle uptake,” he said. Carbo- You probably won’t But it’s Meralco Fitness Center and cover up with our sturdy yet stylish rainy-day finds from Power Plant ito. Ani ng Meralco, ang pagsugpo sa problema ng illegal connection ay exercise expends your muscles’ loading “can’t take advantage of be able to work out only ef- Mall. Check them out on p. 12. magiging mas epektibo kung magtutulungan ang kanilang tanggapan, ang stored energy and, if the situa- this insulin response” because it as hard on a daily fective if welcomes non-employees Meanwhile, we’re pleased to report a happy ending for ABS-CBN and mga residente sa naturang lugar at ang mga opisyal ng barangay. tion is not corrected, you won’t comes before a workout, not fol- basis,” Ivy pointed you recover Answer to June puzzle the families of the news team involved: Veteran reporter Ces Drilon, cam- Malaki ang magagawa ng masusing pagmamatyag, at siguradong mai- perform as well on your next lows it. out. fully.” Non-Meralco employees can bowling, billiards, table tennis and eraman Jimmy Encarnacion and a professor-guide, who were kidnapped wasan ang pagnanakaw ng kuryente na may katumbas na parusa ayon sa now enjoy the Meralco Fitness aerobics. Solution, tips and computer program available at www. in early June while on assignment in , Sulu, were released by the Abu batas. Maraming mga lumabag sa naturang batas ang naparusahan na. Center’s superior sports facilities, For the complete rates and sudoku.com Sayyaf after nine days in captivity. Angelo Valderama, another cameraman, Salamat sa iyong pagmamalasakit at asahan ninyong walang patid ang clean locker rooms with hot show- schedules, please call 632- had been released earlier. “We thank everyone who helped secure the release paghahanap-lunas ng Meralco upang permanente nang ma-solusyunan ang ers, and free parking! 8278, 1622-5898 or email jt- of Ces, Jimmy and Angelo. We received a great outpouring of support from problemang ito. For a minimal fee, athletes [email protected] or REDISCOVER THE NORTH people all over the world who care for freedom,” the news teams’ families ooOoo Avoiding injuries on the run and sports enthusiasts can indulge [email protected]. and ABS-CBN said in a joint statement. I wish to extend my congratulations to Meralco for the Citation of Good in their favorite sports and health The Meralco Fitness Center is ooOoo Corporate Governance given by ICD. The news came a little late but it Think running is a “soft” exer- you to avoid injury. An hard-easy method of train- can run only two or three good activities, including badminton, located at the Meralco Compound, Thanks for the heads up about Mr. Psinakis’s new book. I’m interested will certainly have its positive impact.—Jerry Quibilan cise? You’ll be surprised at how easy jog after a hard ing. marathons in a year—the grueling , volleyball, tennis, Ortigas Ave., Pasig City. in the first one, Two Terrorists Meet, as well. Where is it available lo- ooOoo much stress it can wreak on our session or race has Chill out event takes that great a toll. cally? Thanks!—Jimmy If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions muscles. Find out in this article been shown to speed If you feel fatigued or Write it down According to Geni Psinakis, you may contact Helen Constantino regard- about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send excerpted from runnersworld. recovery by help- overly sluggish, or if you Charting your distance, pace ing Two Terrorists Meet. Her email is [email protected]. The book is them to Dear Rosie through fax no. 633-3520 or to DearRosie@ben- co.uk. ing to remove any notice twinges of mus- and course, the weather and how also available on Amazon.com, eBay etc. and at other booksellers. pres-holdings.com. Maraming salamat! lactic acid that may cular pain, ease up on you feel can give you an impor- RUN long enough or hard enough have accumulated. your training. If you’ve tant perspective. Review your log and you’ll probably come down It also gently planned speed work, weekly with a critical eye. You with an ache that will temporarily brings your run easy instead or take may be amazed at the training er- sideline you. Fortunately, most muscles back a day off altogether. rors you find. Correct these errors Karting in Subic International running injuries are short-term. to a resting You will not lose fit- and you’ll become a better run- Raceway; Survival training You can still After a few days or weeks of rest, state. ness over a day, or ner—and one more likely to stay Getting sporty in Subic you can return to your regular S t r e t c h even a few days, injury-free. routine. Still, there is a better out of rest. If pain But if you do get injured… Easy Trip it! RARING to get out of smoggy rents out carriages for those who Survival training. Sure, the way: Don’t get injured in the first or fatigue does Depending on how long your Manila and let your inner athlete want a more luxurious riding expe- time when our grandparents sought place. strike, modify layoff is, and whether or not you Easy Trip is the tag for loose? Then Subic, Zambales, rience. refuge in the mountains during the Warm up, cool down your workouts. are able to do any cross-training, use in the North Luzon which is nearer than ever because Motorsports. Intrigued by mo- war is long past, but it won’t hurt to When you first get up in the Branch out you might need to begin your Expressway (NLEX) of the spanking new Subic-Clark- torsports? Not only has the Subic pick up a few jungle survival skills morning, your muscles and soft Participating in return to your running program which may soon be Tarlac Expressway (SCTex), is the International Raceway hosted local here and now. Learn from our Aeta tissue are tight. In fact, at that another sport a with a walk/jog regimen. As you used in all express- place to be! and international races, it also serves brothers as they share the same time, your muscles are generally Stretching is not the same as couple of times become stronger, increase your ways. It is available Located 110 kilometers north as the training center of Tuason techniques they taught to members about 10% shorter than their nor- warming up. Trying to stretch a week gives your feet and legs a weekly distance by no more than for P1,008—from of Manila, Subic is part of the Cen- Racing School. The school offers of the US military in the Jungle mal resting lengths. Then when “short” muscles may cause injury. respite from the constant pound- 10%. This rules applies if you’re the original price of tral Luzon region. As an emerging formula car and circuit car driving, Environment Survival Training you start to move around, your The best time to stretch is after a ing of running and strengthens healthy, too. P1,680—until July 30, tourist destination, it offers a wide and even for kids as young as seven (JEST) camp. Being extremely muscles stretch even more to run, when your muscles are warm muscles that running does not Finally, eat well. During a 2nd Sol Memorial Cup winners 2008, and will be pre- variety of activities, attractions and years old, karting. You don’t even familiar with the terrain, the Aetas about 10% longer than their rest- and elongated. Make stretching exercise. Replace an easy run layoff, many runners cut back on The Meralco Chess Club held the 2nd Sol Memorial Cup at the Lopez loaded with P500. accommodations. There’s some- have to have your own car! also serve as jungle guides and for- ing lengths. part of your routine every day. or rest day with a cross-training their diets to prevent weight gain. Building in Ortigas recently. Paul Casiano (in photo) of Montessori The tags are avail- thing for everyone in Subic! Take Hiking and trekking. Sign up est rangers. Muscles work more efficiently Back off workout. It is often not total rest This isn’t necessary. You need School dominated the juniors-grade school group with a flawless able at the following gas stations your pick from among these fun for the full Mt. Pinatubo experience Golfers, tennis players, surfers when they are longer; they can You need to recover after that your body needs but merely extra nutrients to help your body performance of 7.5 points in eight games. The reigning champion in the along the NLEX from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Pe- and sporty activities: which covers transportation to and and scuba divers won’t be left out exert more force with less ef- a tough training session or a a break from the overspecialized to mend the injured area and to Central Luzon grade school division, he is the son of Albert Casiano tron Express Center-Marilao, Petron Express Horseback riding. Check from Subic, transport to the hiking as Subic offers facilities for these fort. This means, too, that longer race—give your muscles a chance action of running. fuel your training once you renew of Baliwag Business Center. Miguel Vergara of Sto. Niño Academy Center-Balagtas, Shell NLEX-Balagtas and out El Kabayo Equestrian Center, trail via 4x4, guides, lunch, mas- activities as well. Animal lovers muscles are much less prone to to mend and stock up on glycogen Space your races your running program. cinched the juniors-high school group championship with seven points Caltex Mega Station-San Fernando. Top-up which boasts of thoroughbreds, sage and free time at the crater. You may opt for Ocean Park Adventure injury. for your next hard effort. Most ex- The general rule is to take one If you do gain a few pounds in eight games. He is the son of Edgardo Vergara of the Valenzuela is through any Bancnet ATM or credit cards saddlebreds and other equine breeds don’t have to be an Olympic athlete for marine animals, including false Make it a habit to warm up be- perts recommend that you never easy day or rest day for each mile during your recovery period, Sector-Operations team. 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