November 2008

Days to Wellness Awarding Ceremony Nov. 15, 2008 Available online at www.benpres-holdings.com 80 http://www.lopezwellness.com All’s well on the Lifelong Wellness front TWO years after the launch of Lifelong Wellness, Rafael Overall, participation in activities such as the The Lopezes at M. Alunan III can look back at the Wellness Team’s ac- Walk the Talk series, mountain treks and vari- ...p.3 complishments and the changes the program has ous sports tournaments have reached 20% of the the PMA wrought in the lifestyle of Lopez Group employees 16,000-strong workforce and continues to ratchet and pronounce himself reasonably satisfied with the up. The Lifelong website (www.lopezwellness. way things have been progressing. com/index.php) is the envy of Filipino doc- tors because of its links to Johns Hop- kins and the other major hospitals, institutions such as Harvard

PHOTO: ANDY ZAPATA PHOTO: Medical School, Wharton and Stanford, and even to international HR groups and large corporations with model wellness pro- grams. “People from the out- side would log on and say ‘This is fantastic!’ All the doctors that we’ve gotten to speak in our wellness fo- rums, they log on to our website and they say ‘My God, you’ve got a treasure trove right there.’ They’re very impressed,” Alunan reports. The Wellness chief, who is backed by a seven-person team of executives and em- SMC buys into Meralco ployees working gratis, …p. 2 also cites the quarterly wellness fora where top Executives get into the wellness groove in one of the medical practitioners group’s regular ‘Walk the Talk’ sessions. tackle vital wellness Turn to page 6

Lopez Group sa gitna ng global crisis ang antas ng remittance dahil ina- asahang mayroong mga OFW na mawawalan ng trabaho sa gitna ng paghina ng ekonomiya ng US, kung Makakaraos din saan nanggagaling ang karamihan ng By Carla Paras-Sison antala lamang at makakabawi rin ang remittances. bansa at ang grupo. Gayunpaman, hindi gaanong AYON sa mga pangulo ng publicly Sinabi ni Angel Ong, pangulo maapektuhan ang ekonomiya ng Pili- listedlisted holding companies ng Lopez ng Benpres Holdings Corporation, pinas kumpara sa mga bansang may- Group,Group, mayroong mga masasamang na bagama’t suportado pa rin ang roong malaking capacity sa manufac- Power Plant gets ready epektoepekto ang pandaigdigang krisis bansa ng patuloy na pagdaloy ng re- turing tulad ng China at Korea. Dahil pinansiyalpinansiyal sa Pilipinas at maging sa mittances mula sa OFWs (overseas inaasahang babagsak ang demand mula for Christmas …p. 12 Lopez Group, subali’t ito’y pansam- Filipino workers), maaaring bumaba Turn to page 2  opezLink November 2008  Lopezlink November 2008 L

MAKAKARAOS... mare-renew maitaguyod ang mga bagong in- be much easier in 2009,” pahayag ni BWLUPDATES from page 1 ang kani- vestments nito noong nakaraang Ibañez. OML 1st recipient of PMA kanilang mga taon. Maganda ang assets Most affordable wireless sa US habang nagbabawas ito ng kontratang Communications sector walang Maaari raw ipaalam ng mga mga pagkakautang, maghihigpit din magtrabaho sa problema manggagawa ng Lopez Group sa landline ng sinturon ang mga major trading ibang bansa. Walang ganitong problema kani-kanilang mga kakilala na hindi BAYAN Telecommunications offers the most af- Distinguished Citizen Award partners nito. ‘Fear factor’ ang communications sector na bi- bangkarote ang grupo at magagan- fordable bayanWIRELESS landline (BWL) ser- Service industry THE Philippine Military Acade- which will have a lasting impact “Prop - nubuo ng ABS-CBN Corp., Bayan da ang mga assets na pinamuhunan vice plan—the Basic Wireless at P499 per month, my (PMA) awarded Lopez Group on the training of generations Para sa mga kumpanya sa erty sales will at SkyCable sapagka’t nauna na nito. or only P17 a day. The Basic Wireless Plan offers Foundation Inc. (LGFI) chairman of cadets. It was the first time ilalim ng Lopez Group, sinabi ni slow down but nilang mapondohan ang kanilang Ipinaalala rin niya na halos unlimited local landline calling, unlimited SMS and corporate social responsibility in the history of the PMA that Ong na ang karamiha’y nasa service I don’t think mga pangangailangan at nagbabay- 200 taon na sa pagnenegosyo ang from Bayan phone to Bayan phone and is packed (CSR) advocate Oscar M. Lopez such an award was given. industry at maaapektuhan sila ayon prices will ad na lamang ng interes sa lumang pamilya Lopez at napalago nila at with IDD and NDD functionality to any network. (OML) the PMA Distinguished The parade, which was wit- sa magiging problema ng kanilang go down too mga pagkakautang. ng kanilang mga professional man- It is an alternative to the Best Value Plan that Citizen Award in ceremonies held nessed by OML, his family, mga customers. Halimbawa, ang much since Mariin ding pinabulaanan ni agers ang kanilang mga investments pioneered unlimited wireless calling with limited at the PMA grounds on Oct. 11, friends and business associates, SkyCable Corporation at Bayan no speculative Ibañez ang mga balitang malapit sa bansa. Dumating at lumipas na mobility in the market. 2008. The awarding took place was symbolic of the cadets’ ac- Telecommunications ay maaaring buying happened before this crisis. recover ng pandaigdigang eko- nang mabangkarote ang grupo. ang maraming administrasyong pu- “The Basic Wireless plan at P499 gives Fili- during the military parade in knowledgment of the lifetime makaranas ng pagtaas ng voluntary There is what you may call a ‘fear nomiya. “Bankruptcy is when a com- litikal habang patuloy na nagliling- pinos an affordable alternative to costly metered honor of OML. partnership forged between disconnections. factor’ and consumers all over the Sinabi naman ni Elpidio L. pany does not have enough assets to kod sa mga kapwa Pilipino at nag- mobile networks while still enjoying a connected PMA Superintendent Major PMA and LGFI with the “SkyCable’s move to introduce world will tend to spend less. They Ibañez, pangulo ng First Philippine cover its liabilities. That is not our tataguyod ng pag-unlad ng bansa lifestyle,” said chief executive consultant Tunde General Leopoldo Maligalig donation of the Lopez Hall of prepaid is actually good because it will try to conserve their resources Holdings Corp., na ang pinakamal- case. Ours is really a question of li- ang Lopez Group of companies. Fafunwa. “It complements our existing Bayan said that the PMA Distin- Leaders. The unveiling of the Family and friends flank OML (seated, center) and wife Connie after the will cushion the loss of subscribers,” and forgo buying consumer du- aking epekto sa Lopez Group ng quidity. But I must say we are in a “I’ve seen so many ups and wireless landline service priced at P699 which is guished Citizen Award was dedication marker of the hall conferment of the Distinguished Citizen Award on the Lopez Group and wika ni Ong. rables because of the uncertainty,” kasalukuyang krisis ay ang pagtaas much better position today than we downs, I’m used to them. This situ- geared to heavy voice call users such as cellphone presented to OML in recogni- took place before the parade. LGFI chairman in October. Babagal din daw ang property sabi ni Ong. ng interest rate sa mga bagong bor- were during the crisis of 1983 when ation is nothing new for us. We’ve and IDD calls.” tion of the support extended by The Lopez Hall of Leaders to converge in the healthy ex- ing training programs. (Dulce market dahil hindi muna bibili ang Nakasalalay raw sa kung gaano rowings. Kailangan kasi ng power the country itself went into morato- been through so many crises and the Lopez Group to the PMA, is seen to be a venue for students change of ideas and in undergo- Festin-Baybay) mga OFWs ng mga condominium kabilis maibabalik ang consumer and energy sector ng grupo na kum- rium. If we survived 1983, I have no we’ve weathered them all,” pagtata- Research: BWL users at bahay kung hindi sila siguradong confidence sa US market ang pag- alap ng panibagong kapital upang doubt we’ll survive 2008 and it will pos ni Ibañez. enjoy up to 50% cost savings Benpres begins IiP journey Research conducted by Firestarters and commis- Benpres president By Carla Paras-Sison Pinky RA Diokno, Benpres First Gen to pay off loans sioned by Bayan among a sample of 520 respon- Angel S. Ong (3rd dents and usage data from their subscribers showed from left) receives vice president for human re- GSIS flips Meralco BENPRES Holdings Corpo- FIRST Gen Corporation is study- Lopez (FRL) at the sidelines of Masiway hydroelectric complex. that Filipinos could reduce their phone bills by up the company’s sources. ing several options to pay off its debts the Management Association The independent directors of EDC THE share, or a total amount estimated at to 50% if they avail of the benefits of the BWL. certificate of ration underwent the first step IiP is a straightforward amounting to $440 million by No- of the International managed the process with the help Govern- P27 billion. In terms of local landline calls, BWL users can commitment from toward Investors in People business framework for deliv- vember, and $360M by May 2009. CEO Conference recently. and inputs of independent advisors. ment The state pension fund said it rack up to 67% in savings as BWL offers unlimited IiP Philippines’ (IiP) certification via a diag- ering business improvement “We… have a number of alter- The company’s chief option to In addition, First Gen is look- Service earned P12.7 billion from the sale, calling to other Bayan phones and any landline Gerardo Plana nostic assessment conducted by through people. Developed natives to pay off that maturing raise funds for debt repayment is the ing at selling 40% of Red Vulcan Insur- which will be completely paid by located in the same area code. Cellphone users (2nd from left). IiP Philippines’ chief executive, in the UK in 1993 to improve debt,” said First Gen president refinancing and releveraging of the Holdings Corp, holding company ance SMC in three years with interest. gained the most from using their BWL for voice Witnessing the Gerardo Plana. national competitiveness, and chief executive Federico R. 1,000-megawatt Santa Rita power of EDC. First Gen acquired a 40% System SMC is headed by businessman Edu- calls. Charges related to this service can go down turnover are Ben- “We have decided to un- IiP has proven to improve plant owned by economic interest in government- (GSIS) ardo Cojuangco Jr. as chairman and by up to 50% if these were made using a BWL, pres chief financial dertake the IiP journey as profitability, reduce costs, its subsidiary, owned EDC through Red Vulcan has bailed Ramon Ang as president. while charges associated with NDD and IDD calls officer Salvador part of our objective to elevate motivate people and improve First Gas Power in late 2007. out of Meralco, agreeing in late Oc- Under the sale and purchase agree- can decrease by up to 47% and 74%, respectively. Tirona (leftmost) our people management prac- customer satisfaction. and human resources vice president Pinky RA Diokno (rightmost). Corp., FRL said. FRL stressed that “bulk of tober to sell its 27% stake to food and ment, GSIS will retain two seats in tices to glo-bal standards,” said Organizations undertak- First Gen has First Gen’s $700-M debt is made beverage conglomerate San Miguel the Meralco board until the block of ing the IiP journey apply also entered into a under the holding company and are Corp. (SMC) at the price of P90 per shares is fully paid. to be assessed against 10 sale purchase and short-term obligations.” “There’s a key best practice indicators FAQs: The Meralco deposit refund which form part of the IiP investment agree- lot of debt capacity, and it’s just a standard. If the external as- ment with Energy matter of putting things together MERAL- for service. It is equivalent to one The MDR will be until 2013. Philhealth ID; senior citizen ID; SC ruling on ABS takeover sends sessors can find sufficient ev- Development in the right place,” he added. CO registered month billing based on the electrical Starting November 2008 for postal ID; original NBI clearance; idence of policy and practices Corpo. (EDC), Operating companies have customers who load at the service address. • registered customers with active firearm’s license; police clearance wrong signal to ‘people in power’ in line with each indicator, a subsidiary of been successful in paying off debts paid the meter deposit 2. When was the MD paid? contracts. (computerized printout); new the organization is awarded First Gen, for the over the years. In First Gen’s case, THE Supreme Court has upheld “The letter-agreement was is- when they applied for service (residen- It was paid as part of the service Anytime for registered customers Comelec voter’s ID; credit card. “recognition” of its IiP sta- 60% equity stake it has gained enough elbowroom a 1997 ruling by the Om- sued by Benedicto to protect tial customers from 1987 to 2004, and application requirements, before the • with terminated contracts who Original copy of your electric tus. There are nearly 40 mil- in the 112-MW to borrow money, the First Gen budsman recognizing the himself from the legal nonresidential customers from 1987 new electric service was activated or have not yet claimed their MDR. • bill where your MDR schedule is lion organizations globally Pantabangan-Masiway Hydroelectric Power Plant Pantabangan- CEO further said. validity of a 1973 letter- consequences of his ille- to 2006) will begin to receive their upgraded. 6. How can eligible customers get indicated (not a requirement but already accredited under IiP. agreement between the gal, not to say criminal, meter deposit refund (MDR) starting 3. How much was the MD? their MDR? will help verification). In the Philippines, the Peo- Lopezes and Ferdinand exactions should the November 2008. Residential custom- It was equivalent to one-half of the a. Wait for notices in your electric c. Receive MDR with these op- ple Management Association Marcos crony Roberto dictatorial regime end ers starting with those with lower con- cost of the electric meter and its ac- bill informing you that you qualify tions: in cash if P4,000 or less; in of the Philippines (PMAP) ABS-CBN Corp.: Going beyond TV Benedicto regarding the and democratic pro- sumption will be scheduled first. cessories required for installation. For for an MDR and where and when to check if over P4,000; credited to is pro-moting IiP among its takeover of ABS-CBN cesses be restored.” 1. What was the meter deposit simple meters, this was P410 based on get it. future bills; or applied to payables or PSEi index member companies and has ABS-CBN Corporation is the president Charo Santos-Concio during martial law. Benedicto and his (MD)? the cost of meters and accessories. b. When notified, go to your unpaid bills to Meralco. adopted the standard as part new corporate name of the Ka- said. The company had a net profit The two parties had group went on to con- The MD was the amount a cus- 4. How will the MDR be computed? Meralco Business Center stated in 7. Where can eligible customers get Top 200 Corporations of the criteria for the Em- pamilya network, dropping the of P1.27 billion and total sales entered into the agree- trol ABS-CBN until tomer paid when applying for a new The average MDR amount for your bill with the following docu- their MDR? ployer of the Year award. word “broadcasting” as it con- “We hope that through the of P19.89B in 2007. It posted a ment on the use of the dictator’s ouster in service connection to guarantee residential customers is P800 per ser- ments: a. Meralco Business Centers for IiP-certified Lopez Group tinues to serve Filipinos globally various platforms and content, second-quarter net profit of P514 ABS-CBN facilities 1986. against loss or damage of the electri- vice. The MDR amount includes MD Original meter deposit receipt; residential, general service and small companies are First Philip- through all forms of media con- ABS-CBN can help bring out the million, up 12% from P459M in on June 8, 1973. The Lopezes were as- In 1994, the Lopezes “filed com- cal meter installed at the customer’s principal amount plus interest earned. • Filled out refund application nonresidential customers. pine Industrial Corp., First nection such as free television, best in the Filipino and help open the same quarter last year. sured Benedicto would pay rent for the plaints for the crimes of execution of service address. Collecting meter de- The Energy Regulatory Commission • form (available at Meralco Busi- b. Sales offices for general power Electro Dynamics Corp., cable TV, cinema and music more windows of opportunity for The Philippine Stock Exchange facilities and Eugenio “Geny” Lopez Jr. deeds by means of violence or intimi- posits began in 1987 following Order (ERC) guidelines set the interest rates. ness Centers or downloadable customers. Asian Eye Institute, Philip- distribution, internet and mobile every Filipino family,” she added. announced that ABS-CBN will be released from detention. dation, estafa (fraud), theft, robbery, No. 85-121 of the then Board of En- 5. When can eligible customers get from www.meralco.com.ph); For inquiries, contact tel. nos. pine Electric Corp., Meralco phone services, magazines and ABS-CBN jumped to the join the roster of blue-chips in the When rent wasn’t paid nor Geny occupation of real property or usurpa- ergy and later, Order No. 95-21 of the their MDR? One valid ID with picture and 1622-8888 or 632-8888, email me- Management and Leader- radio. 43rd slot in the Securities and 30-company mainshare Philip- freed, “the Lopezes were left with only tion of real rights in property and other Energy Regulatory Board (ERB). The schedule is by customer class • signature and Xerox copies. Ac- [email protected] or visit ship Development Center, “ABS-CBN feels duty-bound Exchange Commission’s 2007 list pine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) one other recourse than invoking the deceits” against Benedicto and other This is different from the service and KWh consumption as of June ceptable valid IDs are: driver’s www.meralco.com.ph. Information on eMeralco Ventures Inc. and to expand its reach because more of top 200 corporations from 68th starting November 14. letter-agreement, and that was to chal- private respondents. deposit which is the amount a cus- 2008. Residential customers first, license; passport, PRC license; MDR is subject to change as may be Bayad Center/Corporate In- and more Filipinos are com- place in the previous year, after Chief rival GMA Network Inc., lenge the entire scheme of martial law When this was dismissed by the tomer pays as part of his application nonresidential customers will follow. SSS ID; GSIS ID; TIN ID; required by government regulations. pelled to migrate or work abroad the country’s largest media firm’s which had slipped to 93rd place on in the courts and get Geny Lopez shot Ombudsman three years later, however, formation Solutions. to address the economic needs net profit in 2007 jumped by an the list from 77th in 2006, was not for their pains,” the Business Mirror said the Lopezes took their case to the high of their family,” ABS-CBN annualized 71%. selected to be part of PSEi. in its Oct. 20 editorial. court. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.benpres-holdings.com/disclose.asp!   Lopezlink November 2008 HRCOUNCIL Lopezlink November 2008 potato In Sync: Living Excellence and MML: ‘Let couch Kris is back on ‘The Buzz’! Social Responsibility the Lopez Way KRIS Aquino is back on “The to focus on her family; she was kasing-galing mo. I’m gonna learn Buzz” after leaving the top- replaced by Gutierrez. so much from you. I’m very excit- crises bring treats rated showbiz-oriented talk “Thank you, Ruffa for letting ed that you’re back on the show.” All together now show in 2007. me be here with you. Pinasa ko Aquino took over from Cris- 1 2 3 out the best’ Modeling search for women Wearing a Snow White na talaga sa iyo ito pero maraming ty Fermin who was suspended By Norman Sison costume, she was welcomed by salamat na hindi ka nag-atubili na from the show until the end of ing the community which sustains “TIME and time again, we prove that over 35 cohosts Boy Abunda and Ruffa sabihin sa akin na I’m also welcome this year for violating her con- its life,” OML quoted from his Meralco employees are at their best Gutierrez. Her comeback co- here,” Aquino told Gutierrez. tract with ABS-CBN. Fermin’s ALMOST 300 participants trooped father, Lopez Group founder Eu- during times of crises,” said Meralco Women 35 incided with the birthday cel- Gutierrez replied: “Kris, ikaw suspension was in connection to the Eugenio Lopez Development genio H. Lopez Sr. chairman Manuel M. Lopez (MML) and over grace ebration of Abunda, one of her naman talaga ang ‘Queen of Talk.’ with her fight against former Center for the October 21-22 In “We sincerely believe that a as he narrated how the electric utility primetime in closest friends in show business. Sana maging prinsesa ako at sana actress Nadia Montenegro. Sync: Living Excellence and Social greater proportion of earnings has been “Delivering Service Excel- “She’s Got the Aquino left the show last year maging kalahati man lang ako na (From www.abs-cbnnews.com) Responsibility the Lopez Way. accrued from business should be lence and Social Responsibility Despite Look,” a mod- Never before in the 80-year returned to the people whether 4 5 Adversity.” eling competi- history of the Lopez Group have this be in the form of foundations, In his address to In Sync delegates, tion series like The power to bring change lies in your hands delegates from the different sister grants, scholarships, hospitals or MML said the company looks toward no other. The companies—from power to real any other form of social welfare “a future where Meralco remains to winner gets a estate to media—congregated to benefits. We consider this sound be a major force in whatever shape the second chance at a supermodel career, a contract with share ideas on business excellence policy and a good investment power industry ends up with,” with the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency and a spread in Self ABS-CBN launches and corporate social responsibility. which, in the long run, will pay off both external and internal performance magazine. Watch the nationwide search, follow the “We have a lot of walk-ins,” because it will mean more business metrics continually improving regard- drama and root for your favorite! “She’s Got the Look” airs Thursdays at 10 p.m., Fridays at 3 p.m. and Sundays at 6 said a beaming Dulce Festin-Bay- and goodwill for the company and 6 7 less of controversies. In fact, Meralco ‘Bayan Mo, I-Patrol Mo’ bay of Lopez Group Foundation would minimize, if not prevent, has received several local and interna- p.m. on the Lifestyle Network. (Katherine Solis) Inc., one of the organizers. She the social unrest and disorders tional awards recognizing its excellence ABS-CBN News and Current dressed. Just like before, we will message> and send to 2366, or was referring to those who didn’t which are prevalent nowadays.” in corporate governance, service deliv- ‘Pieta’ Affairs once again empowers the validate first any tip or informa- email to [email protected]. confirm their attendance ahead The late founder was actually ery and financial management. transformed Filipino people through citizen tion we will get before pursuing The “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo” of time, forcing the organizers to delivering an acceptance speech The company has been unduly blamed journalism with the launch of the story and airing it on televi- campaign garnered recogni- make adjustments so that every- in 1956 when he won a business for high power rates, although it only into daytime “Bayan Mo, I-Patrol Mo” follow- sion,” said ABS-CBN head of tion from various award- giving one could be accommodated. excellence award. Back then, the serves as the “collection arm” of power series ing the success of its “Boto Mo, newsgathering Charie Villa. bodies, including the Philip- In Sync’s timing was perfect. Philippines was only getting back 8 producers and government for the various I-Patrol Mo” election advocacy Chosen stories will be fea- pine Gold Quill Award of Ex- For the past months, the Lopez on its feet from the devastation of ABS-CBN produces Carlo campaign in 2007. tured through the network’s cellence, Anvil Award of Merit fees charged to electricity consumers. J. Caparas’ “Pieta” anew, Group has been facing unusual an- World War II. Then as now, a gen- 1. Lopez Group chair Oscar M. Lopez; 2. Meralco chair Manuel M. Lopez; “Bayan Mo, I-Patrol Mo” cov- multi-platforms, namely televi- and honorable mention in the “We grit our teeth and continue starring Ryan Agoncillo imosity from the government—not eration later, excelling in business 3. FPHC president Elpidio Ibanez with Benpres’s Pinky Diokno and Salvador with the service we commit to deliver, ers a wider array of concerns and sion via segments in “TV Patrol Asia-Pacific PR Awards. It was seen since 1986 when throngs of to prop up the bottom line wouldn’t Tirona; 4. Third generation Lopezes: Cedie Vargas of Lopez Museum, Federico R. as the troubled son Rigor allows the public to send reports World,” “Bandila” and “Umagang also the sole Philippine entry and for which we are known for. Our and Cherie Gil as his ordinary Filipinos faced down Fer- be enough. Business excellence Lopez of First Gen and Eugenio Lopez III of ABS-CBN; 5. LGFI executive direc- operations continue every day, 24 hours on corruption, anomaly, crime, Kay Ganda,” cable via ANC, ra- to have won the International tor Rafael M. Alunan III and Business Excellence director Ben K. Liboro; mother Amanda. The dinand Marcos’s troops and tanks. and corporate social responsibility a day, despite all the attacks...We figure tragedy, etc., using the internet dio via DZMM, and internet via Quill Award of Excellence 6. In Sync marketing team Dulce Festin-Baybay of LGFI, Ritzi Ronquillo of new series will explain It’s been like 1972 all over again. should go hand in hand. out that this is the only way we can be ‘Wowowee’ brings or their mobile phones. www.abs-cbnnews.com. given by the International As- But 2008 has also been marked by “My father’s words ring as true, Meralco and Rosan Cruz of Benpres; 7. Meralco Dependents Livelihood Multipur- how Rigor was changed by home awards! “We welcome any reports on To send your reports, text sociation of Business Commu- pose Cooperative and their scented candle and paper products; 8. In Sync core team: true to our vision of continuously giv- unfortunate events. Will the other much bigger challenges: rising as relevantly and as urgently now as “Wowowee” was recently anything that needs to be ad- IREPORT

RAFAEL M. Alunan III, chief advocate for chair- man Oscar M. Lopez’s legacy project, Lifelong Well- ness, has been concurrently appointed as executive di- rector of Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) and Bychange Carla Paras-Sison president of FWV Biofields Inc., a start-up engaged Multitasker in the research and development of alternative fuels. HOW did First Philippine Industrial “The transition from Lifelong Wellness to LGFI Corporation (FPIC) president and Wel l- was seamless. Wellness is a component of CSR (cor- ness Team member Leonides Garde lose porate social responsibility). It is part of the health 71 pounds in 15 months? spreads and safety aspect of CSR. As for Biofields, it is a fu- When his weight peaked at 289 ture profit center given the problem of global warm- pounds in January 2006 and with no sig- ing, energy security and poverty. I am a multitasker nificant improvement after a year, it was so there won’t be a problem,” Alunan says. the equivalent of a national emergency A graduate of the Philippine Army’s Command for the Lopez Group Lifelong Wellness Clockwise from left: The Lopez Group climbers in and General Staff College, Alunan currently holds the wellness team. Committee chief Rafael M. Alu- Tagaytay; Warm-up exercise during ‘Walk the Talk’ in the rank of colonel in the Armed Forces of the Philip- nan III and a medical team that included MMLDC on Feb. 10, 2007; Warming up with Star Mag- pines and served as commanding officer of the 131st a psychologist were subsequently made ic’s Princess Ryan during the LLW kickoff ceremony at the Infantry Division (Standby Reserve) and the 9th jointly accountable for the outcome of Meralco Gym on Sept. 8, 2006; First Balfour’s ‘80 Days Infantry Division (Ready Reserve) of the Philippine plyphilosophy adopt ours at the outset, then tailor-fit it to their Garde’s weight loss program. to Wellness’ team in One Esplanade parking area, Mall Army. As such, he is used to the military’s command needs in the course of time,” explains Alunan. His regimen consisted of eight to 12 of Asia during the walkathon on Oct. 18, 2008; A yoga culture, where what the most senior officer says goes, Still, the message of personal responsibility is Garde, healthier and happier after losing hours a week of exercise, spread over six session, part of Lifelong’s Stress Management Program and subordinates obey first and ask questions later. important because even if the company provides 71 pounds in 15 months, is now a volunteer (SMP); and bonding on Mt. Arayat in November 2006. Power of ideas the means, lack of interest from employees will days, and a gradual reduction of caloric wellness advocate. intake. Regular exercises included walk- In contrast, he found a decentralized culture in only waste resources devoted to wellness. Record of excellence ing on a treadmill or outdoors, swim- At his peak weight, Garde had sleep ALL’S WELL... because they’re [the group] is still what we ees, the Wellness Team has completed the ‘This is what we recommend for First Gen, the Lopez Group, with the chairman preferring to ming, weight training, boxing and Pilates. apnea, was hypertensive, and his blood from page 1 are sitting on. Theoretically, it’s a global tril- first half of the two-part Health Assessment this is what we recommend for so-and-so.’ win over people with the power of his ideas rather Going forward, Alunan believes the Lifelong And from consuming between 4,000 chemistry results were off the charts with lion dollar industry,” he says. “It’s a question of Survey (HAS) administered from August But for those companies who have not yet than coercing them into action. Wellness team is building a record of excellence and 5,000 calories a da y, he successfully fasting blood sugar, liver function enzyme topics as a “very important component of making sure we have a good program that we 7, 2007 to May 7, 2008. The survey gener- organized their wellness teams and devel- “OML (chairman Lopez) prefers to use influence sufficient to turn its program into a profit brought it down to 2,000 calories a da y. and uric acid levels over their normal lim- the wellness program.” can sell to our local audiences. We can start ated the baseline database of employees with oped their wellness programs, or those that and persuasion. To him, getting things done this way center, accessible by corporations He did it with the help and sup - its. This is why he considers it a great bless- “It provides food for thought and is with obesity, weight reduction programs, and information on their health and lifestyle; missed out on the HAS, they could adopt is more important than mere obedience. It’s a good outside the Lopez Group. port of his family and attained his current ing that chairman Oscar M. Lopez has very well attended. It’s amazing how people focus, let’s say, on elite schools and interna- health and lifestyle profile using gender, age what Lifelong has in the meantime and leadership style because it builds ownership in the “It (wellness) is a trillion- weight of 218 pounds in April 2008. He consistently championed workforce health are hungry for information. So our job is to tional schools as well as… the Top 100 or 200 and position in the company as dimensions; then just modify it in the future to suit their initiative or in the solution. This is really the way to dollar industry globally. But is now in the stabilizing phase of his pro- and wellness within the Lopez Group. make sure that we give them quality infor- corporations operating in the country, many awareness and participation in company needs.” leave a legacy. Of course, it requires a lot of patience we must sustain our gains to gram that aims to bring his body mass in- “An established wellness program mation. That starts with the choice of the of them with expats. I think we have a pretty wellness programs; and their recommenda- As the Lopez Group marches its way to because it takes time for people to align their ideas cover the whole Lopez Group dex (BMI) down from “morbidly obese” helps people to make it (fitness) sustain- topic and the choice of speakers. Because good market right there that will keep us busy tions on wellness programs. 2009, the Wellness chief promises to keep the and actions,” says Alunan. first. The wellness culture is to “obese 1.” He is currently classified as able,” says Garde. of that we’ve established a reputation for year round.” HAS 2, where the employees’ addi - core program in place, with regular tweaks to The wellness program aims to get everybody on spreading and we are seeing “obese 2” or two descriptive levels above Today, he does exercises with his co- quality fora,” he says. He observes that the wellness culture tional baseline data (blood pressure, blood continue growing the number of employees the road to wellness. Each employee is expected those participation num- “overweight.” employees at FPIC. “I join them twice a The new additions to the Wellness Team is spreading within the group, with several lipids, fasting blood sugar and body mass hooked on wellness and of course, to convert to take personal responsibility for his or her own bers growing,” he says. Obesity or excessive body weight week, either boxing or just walking up and are Galo Garde and Jig Yan, who are spear- companies launc hing their own programs or index or BMI) were generated, is expected whatever holdouts there may still be. Alunan health. At the same time, an unhealthy workforce The ideal is for em- is associated with various diseases, par- down the stairs. It gives us a very good heading Lifelong’s latest projects: the ongoing getting onboard Lifelong Wellness’ broader to be completed by mid-November. will probably be able to fully sit back only decreases the efficiency and effectiveness of opera- ployees to join health and wellness activities ticularly cardiovascular diseases, diabetes heart rate climbing the stairs in our office “80 Days to Wellness” competition and the efforts. He cites several companies for ini- “Right now we’re attacking wellness in when he sees continuous growth in the em- tions. Hence, many companies opt to provide work- on their own volition. mellitus type 2, obstructive sleep apnea, building. We now do 50 floors in about an upcoming first Lopez Group Lifelong Well- tiating and sustaining their own wellness a very general manner, but the moment we ployees’ participation rate, which would indi- ers with opportunities to improve their health. Evolving system The team does not want certain types of cancer and osteoarthritis. hour.” The FPIC head office is on the 20th ness Fair (see sidebars) on November 15-16, programs, including Manila North Toll- firm up the profile, we’ll be able to come up cate “wellness is taking root, and that people Over the last two years, Alunan and the volun- the program imposed by floor of JMT Building in Ortigas Center. respectively. Both projects will be permanently ways Corp., Tollways Management Corp., with more deliberate wellness programs de- are taking it seriously.” teer team working with him have seen an increase companies. Beginning April 2008, Garde imple- added to the list of Lifelong mainstays as part ABS-CBN, First Gen and First Philippine signed to address specific health issues. That “What we want at the end of the day in participation in Lifelong Wellness activities in- “We have very good UPDATE: mented a company-wide wellness program of a broader and more permanent future ven- Industrial Corp. was the purpose of the health assessment is to make wellness a way of life, something cluding health lectures, hikes (Walk the Talk and people in the Lopez for FPIC’s 48 employees in line with the ture into wellness. “The wellness culture is spreading and survey,” he states. that is not company led or imposed, but mountain treks) and health assessment. Group and I wouldn’t ex- Lifelong Wellness advocacy. His sole un- According to Alunan, there are plans to we’re happy. Now what we have to do is to With the survey results and their something that you want to do voluntarily “Lifelong Wellness is a system that companies can change that (being part of The biggest derweight co-employee is now in the nor- convert Lifelong into a profit center, even as sustain it to make sure that it encompasses health profiles on hand, the Wellness Team because you’re aware of your responsibilities the program is already “semi-independent” the entire group,” he says. can even make recommendations for every to yourself, to your family and your friends adopt to meet their employees’ health needs. Because the group) for the world. mal weight range, while those with normal the system is evolving in its pursuit of best practice, People owe it to themselves weight (25% of employees) are aiming to due to a “pay-as-you-go” system that eases He also concedes, however, that bigger company in the group, Alunan points out. and your company,” he says. loser the cost burden on the Lopez Group. challenges lay ahead for him and his team. “Like Benpres, we can say, ‘All right, “From what I’ve seen, things are mov- we learn from companies whose programs have to be well and to stay well. maintain their BMIs at normal, too. Those gained recognition. But smaller companies that have It is a personal responsibil- DRAWN “Later on when we open the doors to the As part of fine-tuned efforts to reach this is the profile of Benpres and therefore ing. The Lopez Group is not stagnant, we’re who are overweight are exercising and no manpower or resources to set up theirs can sim- ity,” con-cludes Alunan. from the changing their eating habits to reduce their public, we hope to be financially autonomous, a bigger number of Lopez Group employ- this is what we recommend for Benpres,’ or moving. That’s what I like about it. personal ex- risk for diseases associated with obesity. perience of As for Garde, his next goal is 199 HR management group of FPHC. She having come onboard in 1978. A BS to First Philippine Realty Corp. as VP efit the employees of the Lopez Group, Health Fair @ Rockwell its organizer, pounds, at which weight his BMI will be is a core group member of the Corporate Marine Transportation graduate, he and g eneral manager. Eric has been a and I am in the company of comem- Galo Garde, at the borderline between “obese 1” and MEET THE wellness team HR, HR Council and the CSR Council, shelved his dream of life on the seas and member of the Wellness Team since its bers who are equally dedicated, com- on Nov. 15-16 the “80 Days “obese 2.” as well as the managing editor of Tan- joined Meralco as a probationary em- inception. mitted and who share the passion of Jig Yan, 1st Lopez Health and Well- to Wellness” He encourages all Lopez Group BRAINSTORMING on and organiz- development of the Lifelong Well- glaw, the official publication of the First ployee. His transfer to FPHC was the OML in improving employees’ health THE Lopez Lifelong Wellness Health Fair on Nov. 15-16 ness Fair project manager contest aims to help Lopez employees with employees to get on the wellness train. ing a year’s worth of wellness events for ness system was tasked by OML to Holdings group of companies. “It is a first of a series of moves and promotions and well-being, which in turn contrib- at the Rockwell Tent will showcase options for a healthy body mass indeces greater than 25 attain “Exercise with your fellow employees. a workforce of thousands is no mean our president [Alunan] and its success legacy of our visionary chairman, OML, within the company. He assumed his Jig holds degrees in psychology and utes to nation building,” she says. lifestyle. Exhibitors from the medical, diagnostics, health, a healthy body, mind and spirit and make You see them every day so they’re your feat. Meet the team that has pulled it will be a milestone undertaking for to the corporate world. It is a manifesta- present post as senior manager in 2003. education from UP Diliman and the Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo Nañagas beauty and fitness industries will host talks, demonstrations, them permanent ambassadors of wellness best companions to better health.” off for two years running. FPIDC. We should assist and take the tion of his love, care and genuine con- Eric Comsti, Venue manager University of Perpetual Help, respec- Doc Johnny, a product of the UP Col- consultations and an interactive corner. Previous Lifelong in their respective companies. The key remains to keep on doing Louie Martin, Overall coordinator load in providing the need- ed cern for his employees and kapamilya. I Eric has worked with FPHC for tively, and an MBA from the Ateneo lege of Medicine, also holds a Master courses such as first aid and fire safety, Krav Maga, and August 15, 2008 marked the first day of the things that have helped him become A BS Civil Engineering graduate backroom support. So, am privileged to be part of 14 years, having been ex- Graduate School of in National Security Administration stress management techniques will also be featured. the competition, while the first mid-contest a healthier person. He never considered of the University of the here I am—no ifs, no the team whose goal is to posed to the subsid- Business. The AVP for degree from the National Defense The event will be kicked off by “Walk the Talk ” and cul- weigh-in was held on Sept. 27, 2008 at the liposuction nor other forms of surgery Philippines in Diliman, buts, always ready.” keep that legacy alive.” iaries at the start and corporate HR of First College of the Philippines and a Mas- minate with the announcement of the winning team of the Rico de Manzana, Eugenio Lopez Center. The second weigh- because “lifestyle change makes (weight Louie is AVP of First Elizabeth Can- focused on asset man- Philec has been ac- ter in Public Health degree from U P. “80 Days to Wellness” contest. Entrance fee is P100 pesos las, Wellness Walk the Talk pro- in at the Esplanade area of the Mall of Asia loss) more sustainable.” Philippine Infrastruc- agement under the tive in Wellness since A former director of the Philippine and a 50% discount will be given to Lopez employees and 101//201/301 pro- on Oct. 18 saw the contestants shedding At age 51 and with 22 years of ser- ture Development Corp. gram manager administration group her ABS-CBN days. General Hospital and undersecretary family members. Upon completion of a Wellness Passport, gram manager more poundage. vice with the Lopez Group, Garde has The right hand man Rico is a Lo- in the last six years. “This is a worth- of health, he is currently a consultant a raffle stub will be given that would entitle one to special Up for grabs are out-of-town vacation indeed shown that it ’s never too late to of Wellness chief Beth is the VP pez Group After his retire- while initiative on Six Sigma at First Balfour as well as prizes. For more info, contact Benjo Sandoval at 634-3715 or packages for the top three teams. make that change. Alunan says: “The and head of the stalwart, ment, he moved that will ben- a director of the Center for Economic at [email protected].   Lopezlink November 2008 CSR ACTIVITIES Lopezlink November 2008 Bikers ‘ride with pride’ for La Mesa ONGOINGS @Lopez Museum WITH the goal of protect- challenge of completing the ABS-CBN Founda- with raffle prizes enticed the Lecture on ‘The tale: The Artist as Storyteller, Amorsolo as materials from the martial law period. Her ing La Mesa Watershed and racecourse in La Mesa in tion Inc. managing director spectators as they answered Opposite of Reina Sofia curator visits enhancing the area, bik- Bantay Kalikasan’s “Ride with Gina Lopez expressed her trivia questions about Bantay Coauthor. work will appear alongside video documen- Pleasant’ on Amorsolo had collaborated with early 20th tation by Egay Navarro and Rica Concep- Lopez Museum ers assembled to rise to the Pride.” gratitude to the bikers for Kalikasan and the environ- Nov. 15 their participation ment. century writers—Tagalog novelists Iñigo Re- cion of the 1992 performance of the late in the event, then H2Hope, BK’s envi- The Lopez Memo- galado and Severino Reyes, Lope K. Santos Roberto Villanueva in Naguri, Japan, as well race director King ronmental awareness and rial Museum, with and writer-educator Camilo Osias. as sculptural work from Agnes Arellano. Bernas explained fund generation campaign, the support of First He illustrated the first Tagalog novel of Re- The exhibit opens on November 14, 2008. the race mechan- spearheaded the event with Philippine Hold- galado, “Madaling Araw” (1909), and rendered Meanwhile, Museo Pambata will present ics. Victor Paterno, the support of 7-Eleven, ings Corp., hosts drawings in the cover of Liwayway magazine an outdoor art installation, called Pali- president and CEO Soluziona, Deuter, Aqua Soft, cartoonist Jose where Regalado served as editor. The illustra- palaruan. Perth-based Filipino artist Alwin Santos Ardivilla tions in Reyes’ “Parusa ng Diyos” (1911) were Reamillo led volunteer Australian artists of 7-Eleven, led the Ecco, Spyder, W&H Faith Ardivilla oath of sportsman- and Arts Shop, Del Monte, on November 15, collaborations with the author and with other Madeleine Challender, Veronika Mihalj, Jon ship. Lopez started Pocari Sweat, Binalot, Waffle Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to discuss the artists—Irineo Miranda and N. Reyes— done Bradshaw and Leah McManus to transform the countdown as Time, Krispy Kreme and Bo significance of Fernando Amorsolo’s pen-and- when Amorsolo was a student. Osias’ Philip- the decommissioned Huey war helicopter at the bikers surged to Shirts—indeed a testimony to ink cartoons and other editorial cartoons in a pine Readers (1924) used in the primary grades the forecourt of the Museo Pambata play- lecture called “The Opposite of Pleasant.” were also illustrated by Amorsolo. ground into a Tut ubing Bakal. Palipalaruan Victor Paterno of 7-Eleven (5th from left) leads fellow bikers in reciting the oath the interior of La “working together to make a Head librarian Mercy Servida (right) wel- Amorsolo vividly portrayed the social ills The exhibit also was created in conjunction with the First of sportsmanship. Mesa. Fun games difference.” (Ana Terrese Junio) comes Catherine Coleman to the Lopez Li- of Manila society in “Ganito Pala sa Maynila,” features a contemporary Asian Children’s Museum Conference. brary. Coleman, an American, is curator of a popular comic strip during the American oc- project by Ikoy Ricio The exhibition will be supplemented with photography in Spain’s Museo Nacional Cen- cupation of the Philippines written by eminent where he produced 15 workshops and will involve the develop- tro de Arte Reina Sofia and has been based in writer Lope K. Santos and serialized in the sawdust sculptures and ment of an outdoor playground spearheaded BK partners with DKS Spain since the 1970s; she earned her PhD, satirical Bagong Lipang Kalabaw magazine from 15 acrylic paintings. by artist Don Salubayba as a place to pro- ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI)- DKS expressed enthusiasm in cum laude, at the Universidad Complutense 1922 to 1924, and “Kiko at Angge” published in Ricio is a graduate of mote peace and the spirit of bayanihan. The Bantay Kalikasan recently signed a piloting carbon neutralization. Sul- de Madrid in 1990. She was accompanied by sister magazine Telambang a few months ahead. the UP College of Fine exhibition opens on November 20, 2008. memorandum of agreement with livan, who is an environmentalist, artist Lulu Conching, wife of Instituto Cer- Ardivilla has lectured on political cartoon- Arts and has also done Bahay Tsinoy will showcase the history and Deutsche Knowledge Services said he hoped DKS’ move in work- vantes director Jose Rodriguez, during her ing, mass-produced art during the American co- production designs for culture of the Chinese-Filipino heritage in (DKS) for the protection of a 56- ing to preserve nature would be October visit. lonial period in the Philippines, and the cultural videos and television, Treasure and Heritage. Tangible remnants hectare forest (equivalent to 14,000 emulated by other companies. BK Lopez Group contributes to UP fund value of political cartoons and Filipino komiks. stage and set de- of the beginnings of this rich exchange trees) at La Mesa Watershed. program director Marlo Mendoza Angela Lopez-Guingona (right) was recently in Iloilo City He represented the Philippines in the Nihon Ikoy signs. of material culture, language and trade Gina Lopez, managing direc- later welcomed DKS to La Mesa to receive a certificate of appreciation from University of the Shimbon Kyokai and Confederation of ASEAN are ceramics, often the pride in museum tor of AFI, and Valerio Mendoza, for the ceremonial tree planting. Philippines in the Visayas chancellor Dr. Glenn Aguilar and vice Journalists, and in the Witty World Conference. Zero In 7: Bridges and private collections. Selections from project manager of Save La Mesa Mendoza also introduced Eco- chancellor Dr. Ma. Luisa Mabunay for the donation to the UP Apart from coming up with exhibitions and ar- Now on its seventh year, the the collection of Juan T. Lim, trade Watershed project, represented Academy, a new BK project that Centennial Fund made by First Philippine Holdings Corp., ABS- ticles for various publications, he teaches at the Zero In consortium of the ceramics that had bridged peoples BK, while Chris Sullivan, Caesar aims to impress upon the youth the AFI’s Gina Lopez and DKS’ Chris Sullivan affix their CBN Corp. and Lopez Group Foundation Inc. chair Oscar M. University of the Philippines in Manila. Philippines’ leading private and histories, offer glimpses of Parlade and Marilen Tuazon repre- importance of caring for the envi- signatures on the memorandum of agreement for the Lopez. The Lopezes trace their roots to the city’s Jaro district. (D. The talk complements the on- museums, takes on the theme the wealth of pre-Hispanic sented DKS at the signing. ronment. (A.T. Junio) protection of 56 hectares of La Mesa. Festin-Baybay) going exhibition Telltale: The Art- of Bridges—between artist Philippines and witness to BAYAN ACADEMY ist as Storyteller, Amorsolo as Coau- and the public, between art the Philippine islands’ ex- Folio your heart CALENDAR thor which will run until April 4, and audience, between tensive relations with China STILL available for sale at the Lopez 2009. Lecture fee is P120. the past and today. centuries ago. The exhibit Museum are several all-occasion gift items More than good gifts, goodwill! Amorsolo as illustrator, cartoonist The Lopez Me- opens on November 29, 2008. that will make perfect Christmas gifts for Selected illustrations by Amorsolo morial Museum Exhibition dates friends and loved ones. By Norman Sison only show that you care; you set of lovely note cards (P135/ of 16 pieces). Popong’s Deli is THE following certificate from 1909 to 1924 are on exhibit in Tell- exhibition Keeping Ateneo Art Gallery: Oo: Selected One is a lovely 12-piece set of note cards also get to do some good. set). They also have postcards on Visayas Avenue, Quezon training programs will the Faith makes room Paintings and Projects by Maria featuring paintings of flowers by Juan Luna. CHRISTMAS may just be Bantay Bata 163 offers designed by children under City. You may call 456-5141 or be conducted at the 2/F for re-presentations of skewed Cruz, 1996-2008, until December 13, Another is a 12-piece set of cards featuring around the corner, but there’s items that will make simple Bantay Bata’s care (P40/set). 0916-3229953 for orders. Cinderella Bldg., EDSA, situations where relationships 2008 Filipino dress and fashion during the Span- still time for you to do some but nice presents as well as For those looking for tasty And then there are lovely Quezon City from 8:30 between point of origin and Ayala Museum: From Inspiration to Illu- ish colonial era. The museum also offers a early shopping to beat the corporate giveaways. All treats, try some genuine Ilo- scented candles and tea lights a.m. to 5 p.m.: destination are governed by a sion: The Scenography of Eduardo Sicangco, folio of rare maps of the Philippines drawn Enterprise Development holiday rush. proceeds will go to the foun- cano goodies from Popong’s (P5-P450) from Meralco power wielder and those want- until January 14, 2009 during the Spanish era, and an elegant folio in Microfinance We did some look- dation’s beneficiaries. They Deli. Popong Deli’s owner is a Dependents Livelihood ing for power. Featured are works Lopez Memorial Museum: Keeping the of Philippine flora and fauna. ing around in the Lopez have ID holders made by graduate of ABS-CBN Foun- Multipurpose Cooperative, Breaking the Vicious by Juan Luna, Felix Resurreccion Faith, opens November 14, 2008 until Group and found gift indigenous folk in Sarangani dation’s Bayan Academy. a banner project of Meralco’s The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground Cycle of Poverty Hidalgo, Ang Kiukok, Bencab April 4, 2009 suggestions that will not province (P50 each) and a Two of Popong’s main at- corporate social responsibility floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Nov. 6-7 and Pablo Amorsolo, and Museo Pambata: Palipalaruan, opens No- Marketing to the Masses tractions are tapang usa (P120/ program. For orders, email by contemporary artist Kiri vember 20, 2008 until January 31, 2009 Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. 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Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 sponsibility the Lopez Way may be said to ABRAHAM Leon was getting a New cases of high blood pressure noticed that “some… sports- hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang be a foretaste of the Lopez Group in action 1st Lifelong Wellness Bowling in the midst of crises. checkup when he found out he had increased 24% in Mexico in just six casters were talking about magagamit sa bawat row, column at kahon. Tournament Put together by Lopez Group Business high blood pressure and was at risk years, from 2000 to 2006. New fitness while they them- Ongoing until Nov. 28, 6 p.m. except Excellence and Lopez Group Foundation Dear Rosie of developing diabetes. cases of Ty pe 2 diabetes, believed to selves were obese.” Then on Nov. 14, Nov. 19, Nov. 21 Inc. (LGFI), In Sync allowed the 280 at- On the spot, the 5’6’’, 240-lb be linked in part to obesity, jumped the Mexican Institute of Also happening at the same time as Wellness Fair is the first Grand @ Green Valley Country Club, Pasig tendees—greatly exceeding the organizers’ lab researcher joined “Vamos Por Un 31% during that time. Social Security signed on, Kapamilya Negosyo Fair at the World Trade Center. The organizers envi- City expectations— to meet and network with Million de Kilos” (“Let’s Lose a Mil- Mexico is working to mandate recruiting clinic patients sion it to be an opportunity for entrepreneurs to sell their products, meet Free Tae-Bo Sessions kapamilya. More than that, they learned lion Kilos”), a national campaign to more physical education in public like Leon for the weight- potential clients and suppliers, and learn more about running a business. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 p.m.-5 p.m how to align CSR with and integrate ex- get Mexicans to collectively trim schools and encourage employers loss challenge. The campaign If you’re into making and selling stuff or even if you just want to get a @ the former MNTC office, 2/F cellence into business, benefited from the about two million pounds. and unions to give workers time reached its goal in just four head start on being your own boss, check out our story in this issue. Benpres Bldg. exchange of strategies and approaches to The project is one of several new for exercise. The government says months with 2 million people. Walk the Talk organizational challenges and listened to various board members ooOoo efforts to fight obesity in Mexico, it has built or renovated more than “We only recommend that Nov. 15, 6:30 a.m. @ and third-generation Lopezes share their passion for their advoca- Thanks for publishing the Lopez Group Prayer. It’s such a touch- which is on track to catch up with 800 public sports facilities around people lose a half to a full kilo (1 to Rockwell Center, Makati cies and business insights, among others. ing piece. Makes me proud to be part of the Lopez Group and a the US within a decade as one of the country, while the National In- 2 pounds) a week,” said Dr. Ernesto his wife. He Contact Rico de Man- The two-day landmark event, writer Norman Sison reports, was kapamilya!—Dory the world’s fattest countries, ac- stitute of Public Health is promot- Krug, a public health unit director. also plans to lose 20 more pounds. zana @ 449-6122 a meeting of minds and a free exchange of ideas, underscored by We’re glad you like the prayer. We hope it becomes a regular part cording to the Mexican govern- ing food education and healthier “More than that is not healthy.” “I think that it has paid off,” Open to Lopez Group employees the message that “with business excellence comes corporate social of our events and get-togethers as well! ment. Nearly half of Mexico’s 110 choices in schools. Leon, 39, has dropped 40 pounds he said. “Physically, I feel great and their families. Participants responsibility.” This reminder will serve us well in these uncertain ooOoo million people are overweight, and “Vamos Por Un Million de Kilos” since May. He has learned to cook and more secure with myself.” must register with their respective times, even as the Lopez Group’s position itself remains secure. What can you say about the sale of government’s stake in Petron? the number of fat children has came out of a promotional campaign so he can choose healthy ingredi- (Excerpted from http://news.yahoo. HR departments. Wear comfort- “The Lopez Group is in a much better position today than it was Is that something the Lopez Group will consider purchasing?— climbed 8% a year over the last by the Televisa media company, ents. He takes the stairs at work com/s/ap/20080928/ap_on_he_me/ able attire and bring a cap, extra during the 1983 financial crisis, and will come through 2008 rela- Dominic decade. launched after its sports department and walks at least twice a week with lt_mexico_fat_challenge) tively whole; 2009 will even be better”—this was the assessment of shirt, towel and refreshments.  Very Easy Response from First Gen’s Estela de la Paz: “Petron is an oil com- 1st Lifelong Wellness Health & First Philippine Holdings Corp. (FPHC) president Elpidio Ibañez pany. It sells oil products like diesel and gasoline. First Gen, on the Outreach  Easy Wellness Fair with regard to the group’s fate. other hand, is a power generation company. Right now, our preference chess  Medium He noted that the Lopezes have been involved in business for Lack of Nov. 15-16 @ Rockwell Tent, and focus is on using renewable and environment-friendly fuels like match in  almost 200 years and have weathered, even thrived in, political and fi- Makati Hard geothermal, hydro, wind and natural gas for power generation.” Las Piñas nancial storms—including the 1983 and 1997 financial meltdowns— Entrance fee: P50 (Lopez Group ooOoo with the help of professional managers. “We’ve been through so many The Meralco employees); P100 (non-employees) “Lopez vs Garcia” was so funny! Pero educational din. More chess Chess Club duels can shorten lives ‘Lakad Laban sa Pekeng Gamot’ crises and we’ve weathered them all,” Ibañez stressed. That, assuredly, articles like that, please.—Jeri against inmates is news you may spread to your friends and family to assuage worries Thanks for your kind words. Sports contributor Rolly Sol Cruz WE all know just how important regular cles 10km run-5km run-3km walk/jog of the Las Piñas that they and their loved ones will soon be out of a job. will surely be inspired to come up with more enlightening and edu- exercise or other intense physical activity is gives Nov. 16, 2008, 6 a.m. @ SM Mall of City Jail over the Answer to October puzzle Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez has added the Philippine cational articles on his favorite sport. for our physical well being. But did you you the Asia, Pasay City chessboard as part Military Academy’s Distinguished Citizen Award to his list of dis- ooOoo know that not engaging in exercise can source of Fee: P150 of the outreach project of Meralco’s Las Piñas Business Center. Photo Solution, tips and computer program available at www. tinctions. OML, who became the first recipient of award in October, The Amorsolo exhibit at the Lopez Museum reminded me of the actually be fatal? This article excerpted protein This event is organized by the shows club members (r-l) Jonathan Santiago of SCADA, Rolly Sol Cruz sudoku.com was cited for his and the group’s support for the venerable institution. copies of Philippine Readers that we have at home. Would anyone from DrMirkin.com explains how. to make anti- bod- Triathlon Association of the Phil- of Customer Process, Renz Kimo of Call Center, Edson Gonzales of The group’s newest endowment, the Lopez Hall of Leaders, is seen to from the museum have any idea how much they’re worth now, just ippines (TRAP) for the Samahan Alabang Business Center, Rolly Sapalasan of Las Piñas Business Center, STUDIES have shown that ies that kill cancer cells signify the “lifetime partnership” between the PMA and the group, out of curiosity?—Sheena Laban sa Pekeng Gamot. Fee Marvin Andes of Sub-Transmission Services and Bong Masa of Alabang people die from inactivity, not and germs. Further- represented by the Lopez Group Foundation Inc. Librarian Mercy Servida says: “The last time I went to Old Manila comes with free running singlet. Business Center. Not in photo are Manny Benitez of Sub-Transmission just from aging. As people age, they lose more, when your skeletal muscles are small, griffin sierra Learn all about wellness and the people behind Lifelong Well- on September 2008, they were selling the Philippine Readers Book 5 Services, Romy Aguilar of Call Center, and Jun Chua, Roger Morit and Only 1,000 singlets available, first- muscle and their immunities weaken. Be- so is your heart muscle. A strong heart can ness in this issue. As OML’s legacy project, this emphasis on wellness at P2,000, and it was not in perfect condition. The Lopez Museum Ding dela Cruz of Las Piñas Business Center. (Raul Sol Cruz) RECOMMENDS cause of their weakened immunity, they withstand arteriosclerosis and infections come first-served on sizes. Free is definitely not a fad—we’re in this for the long haul. Wellness team Library has no Philippine Readers Books 1, 3 and 5. If anyone wants to 1st LLW BOWLiNg TOuRNAMENT RESuLTS are more likely to die of cancer and infec- that can kill a weak heart. entry for 3km walk/jog. For more chief Raffy Alunan reveals his plans for this healthy undertaking in donate or sell their copies, please contact 631-2425.” (As of Oct. 6, 2008) tious diseases. When germs get into your Lack of exercise causes muscles to get info, contact TRAP at 710-8259 or our cover story this month. TEAM STANDiNgS TOTAL PiNFALLS TOTAL POiNTS body, you must make white blood cells and smaller. With aging, it takes increasingly Kath Rabe at 0921-5770237. Meanwhile, the day of reckoning is almost upon the participants If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about 1 MNTC 17, 595.00 42 1st Anvaya Cove Invitational proteins called antibodies to kill them. longer to recover from exercise. When old- in the “80 Days to Wellness” contest. As we write this, there are a anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie 2 ABS-CBN 16,830.00 42 Antibodies and cells are made from er people get injured or get tired too soon Triathlon through email DearRosie@benpres-hold- 3 FPIC 17,091.00 40 couple of weeks more to go before revelation day during the Well- Nov. 22-23 @ ings.com or send text to bayanWIRELESS 4 Philec 16,786.00 40 protein—and the only place that you can or feel sore too early, they do less and less ness Fair on Nov. 15-16 at the Rockwell Tent. It’s still anyone’s Anvaya Cove landline number 02-3820139 (for Globe, add 5 EDC 17,323.00 38 store extra protein is in your muscles. or they stop exercising altogether. Instead, game—and the cool prizes are still there for the taking. Watch for 2963 + 02 +3820139). 6 TMC 17,410.00 34 When you have large muscles, you have they should be exercising more intelligently Beach & Nature our update on this challenging new Wellness activity next month! 7 Meralco 17,264.00 32 a ready source of protein. With small so they can retain their muscles. Club, Bataan 8 First Gen 16,771.00 28 muscles, you have a very limited source of Competing in sports at any age allows Fee: P2,500, 9 Rockwell 16,111.00 16 amino acids to make protein, so your im- you to learn good training techniques and sprint (Nov. 10 FPHC 16,709.00 14 munity may be inadequate to kill germs. how to avoid injuries. If you can exercise 1-15); P3,000 (Nov. 16-21) Experience vibrant 11 Lopez/Benpres 15,550.00 6 White blood cells and protein antibod- into your nineties and beyond without For more info, contact TRAP at 12 First Philec 14,108.00 4 ies are also necessary to kill cancer cells. You quitting or getting injured, you can retain 710-8259 or at [email protected]. 13 FPMTC 15,161.00 0 develop cancer when these cancer cells sur- muscle mass, keep up your immunity and ph. 14 Fedcor 14,877.00 0 vive and start growing. Having large mus- live longer and healthier. THERE are lots of things you can do in Ma- cau with friends, colleagues and family mem- OUR very own bers other than indulge in the extravagant Finish off the evening by trying your luck at and exploring. For dinner, dine at Café at the splendor its world-class casinos offer. Here the gaming tables and slot machines at the Macau Tower for excellent buffet menus. THE best of luck to our very to finish the race and raise at are a few tips on how to get the most out of Day 2 mega casino. Day 4 own Rosan Cruz and Jocelyn least HK$6,500 donation for Running ladies four days and three nights in Macau: After breakfast, hop onto a cable car at the Day 3 Have a quick shopping trip before head- Oxfam. To support Team Pi- Saw, who are racing abroad Day 1 Flora Garden for a short ride to Guia Hill. VisitMacau! For an unusual breakfast, join the locals ing to the airport. this November! Fred Lebow and organized by and walk competition in Hong noy (team no. 0812), visit their Arrive in Macau, check in at your hotel, the baroque chapel of Our Lady of Guia and with their birdcages at the Lou Kim leoc Travel essentials Fresh from her successful the New York Road Runners, Kong as a member of Pinoy webpage at h t t p : / / refresh and head for Senado Square along Guia lighthouse, the oldest chapel in the China Tea House. Explore the islands of Taipa and Pataca is the official unit of currency in Ma- stint in the Annual MRA In- the event is watched by some Ultra Runners. Participants admin.oxfamtrailwalker.org. San Ma Lo, Macau’s main square. Have your Coast. Take in panoramic views of the city Coloane. Visit the A-Ma Cultural Village; cau. Moneychangers can be found near hotels ternational Triathlon event in two million spectators live form a team of four members hk/en/registration/teamDe- first taste of Macanese cuisine for lunch at and surrounding seascape from the old cannon enjoy a spin at the 1.2-km. go-kart circuit of and along major thoroughfares. The exchange Bali, Benpres PR’s Cruz now in addition to 315M people each to complete the 100-km tail.html?teamId=200801390 Ristorante Platao or at Restaurante Escada. platform. Enjoy the rest of the morning at the the Macau Kartodromo; take home boxes of counter in the airport offers competitive rates. moves on to the 38th ING watching on their TV screens MacLehose hiking trail across or email your pledge to pi- Spend the afternoon exploring the Historic Grand Prix Museum and the Wine Museum. Lords Stow’s delectable egg tarts. Philippine pesos can be changed directly to New York Marathon. There are all over the world. the mountain ranges of the [email protected]. Centre of Macau. Be amazed by the Ruins For lunch, stroll over to the Fisherman’s Lunch at Litoral Restaurant—all tradi- patacas. Visa is not required for 14 days and about 20 Filipinos taking part On Nov. 7, Sagip Kapamilya New Territories within 48 You may also purchase Pinoy Rosan in transition area of St. Paul’s, Macau’s most famous landmark. Wharf, Macau’s first theme park. Cap off the tional favorites are here, including, curry crab, maximum one month for Filipino travelers. in the Nov. 2 run, including manager Saw joins the tough- hours. The team is comprised Pinoy Ultra Runner, Jocelyn Saw Ultrarunners lanyards for P100 A stone’s throw away is Monte Fort, where afternoon with your choice of extreme ad- curry prawn, African chicken and duck rice, For more info, get in touch with Jacqui of Sen. Pia Cayetano, who joins some of whom are professional est team challenge event in of Saw; property underwriter Punsalan; and neurosurgeon at ROX Bonifacio High Street. fascinating and interactive exhibits await you ventures, including Skywalk X, Skyjump and or try the Feiojada, stewed oxtail and grilled Griffin Sierra Travel Inc. at 2/F, 38 Rockwell for the second time. They join athletes—from the US and all the world—the Oxfam Trail- Jose de Vera (team leader); Peter Rivera. Together they For more info, visit www.pi- at the Museum of Macau. Savor the pleasure the world’s tallest bungee jump at the Macau prawns with garlic at A Lorcha. After lunch, Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City, tel. no. 40,000 other participants— over the world. Cofounded by walker, a 100-kilometer run orthopedic surgeon Paolo are taking up the challenge noyultrarunners.multiply.com. of shopping in this free port. By day’s end, Tower. As day turns to night, revel in the head back to Macau Peninsula. 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