APRIL 2020

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How the Lopez Group dealt with COVID-19, lockdown Story on page 6

Birthday greetings to chairman Marjon Dayo: LAA sets emeritus Man with a nominations Oscar M. Lopez! ‘Misyon’…page 6 deadlines…page 7

 Lopezlink April 2020 BIZ NEWS CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Lopezlink April 2020  From the experts: EDC picks up top honor ABS-CBN delivers protective ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ Coping with a pandemic at 55th Anvil Awards gear, food to health workers raises P256.6M for By Frances Ariola HELP came through for health By Carla Paras-Sison workers in East Avenue Medi- ENERGY Development Cor- Grand Anvil distinction. ries for projects such as the Positive cal Center after ABS-CBN poration (EDC) bagged the As a corporate social respon- Energy Negros Facebook page, delivered masks and other pro- affected by quarantine THE COVID-19 pandemic nect to a sense of purpose and “There’s no better leader but Grand Anvil at the 55th Anvil sibility (CSR) initiative of EDC’s the #MaketheShift geothermal tective gear and snacks to show By Kane Choa may yet bring out the best in become optimistic, confident, you. Let’s all rise up, really lead Awards of the Public Relations team on Negros Island, the energy advocacy, BINHI national people, if only everybody would future-oriented and involved. ourselves, our team members, support and Kapamilya love to Society of the , 30-year-old program has trans- greening legacy program, GeoSk- those leading the fight against take time to process their emo- ‘Central challenge’ our colleagues, our friends and DONATIONS and pledges along with 12 other trophies for formed slash-and-burn farmers wela youth dialogue on sustain- COVID-19. tions and check on their general “The central challenge in our families so that we would be to ABS-CBN’s “Pantawid ng communication excellence in in the mountains of Baslay in ability, OMGeo ecotourism vlog The medical front liners re- well-being. leading change is not strategy, able to fight COVID-19 better. Pag-ibig” fundraising cam- its PR, marketing, stakeholder Dauin, Negros Oriental into for- series, and CSR initiatives under ceived safety goggles, masks, In a webinar on March 20 not systems, not culture. These It’s all in our hands. It’s a mat- paign reached P256,663,658 on engagement and sustainability est stewards by providing them Mount Apo Foundation Inc. as and biscuits and energy bars to run by the People Management elements and many others can ter of collaborating with each March 23. programs. alternative and lucrative coffee well as the organization’s 25th an- give them a much-needed boost Association of the Philippines be very important, but the core other,” she said. After the Lopez Group’s “Baslay Coffee: Brewing farming livelihood, effectively niversary coffee table book. during this public health emer- (PMAP), LHH Philippines problem without question is Self-care initial P100 million donation, a Better Life for Kaingeros” turning them away from envi- “We believe that just as im- gency. managing director Jo Ann Ro- behavior—what people do, and In “Coping with the Anxiet- individuals and groups from all received a Gold Anvil and was ronmentally destructive practices. portant as the implementation ABS-CBN Integrated Pub- sary Asetre and psychiatrist the need for significant shifts ies of the COVID-19 Pandem- over the world have been placing subsequently deemed outstand- EDC also won various other and positive impact of our various lic Service head Jun Dungo Robert Buenaventura brought in what people do,” said Asetre, ic,” Buenaventura, who prac- their trust in the network’s drive ing among all other recipients, gold and silver Anvils in both the CSR and stakeholder relations said the network’s effort was a structure to the way partici- quoting from the book “The tices at the UERM Memorial in partnership with private com- thus earning it the highest PR Program and PR Tool catego- programs is the way they are simple gesture of gratitude for pants may want to address the Heart of Change: Real-Life Medical Center, gave simple, panies and local governments. communicated,” said EDC CSR- the sacrifices and selfless acts of COVID-19 situation. Stories of How People Change practical tips to deal effectively This includes the P100 mil- ments Corporation, Puregold, Distribution of relief pack- PR head Atty. Allan Barcena. service by the country’s health In “How to Manage Busi- Their Organizations” by John with the pandemic. First is to lion pledge of Project Ugnay- San Miguel Corporation and ages began on the first week “We proudly share the awards we workers. ness Disruption During a Kotter and Dan Cohen. practice self-care, which covers Volunteers prepare the donations for East Avenue Medical Center in an, a collaboration of 20 top SM/BDO. of the quarantine, with Metro garnered with our partner organi- “This is just a small act of Pandemic,” Asetre shared Leaders are expected to as- eating right, hydrating, sleeping business groups to raise funds Donations had poured in af- mayors taking the lead zations and the people who have thanks, but we hope this can the LHH Behavior-Based sess how to they can provide well, exercising, proper hygiene made our work successful and in support of initiatives for the ter the “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: in preparing and delivering re- help in our battle against CO- The country was placed under as the number of COVID-19 Change Model which de- the structure, information and and regularly taking prescribed those who continuously help us benefit of poor families. They At Home Together Concert” lief packages to the families. VID-19,” he said. a state of calamity on March 17 cases continued to rise. scribes how people normally support that team members medication. attain our vision of a clean energy are Aboitiz Group, ABS-CBN/ on March 22 (see related story on Those who would like to respond to change. Accord- need throughout the varying He recommended limiting future for the country.” Lopez Group, Alliance Global, page 8). help may make a cash donation ing to this model, people un- stages of coping with change. mass media and social media The Anvil Awards is the an- AY Foundation and RCBC, The funds raised by ABS- through ABS-CBN Lingkod dergo anticipation where they An instant poll during the we- exposure to focus on informa- nual event of the Philippine PR EDC donates 5,000 BINHI Ayala Corporation, Bench and CBN through “Pantawid ng Kapamilya Foundation Inc.-Sa- are uncertain, excited, anxious binar showed that 45% of re- tion from reliable and credible EDC’s awards were received by CFO Erwin Avante, corporate support functions industry that recognizes exem- Liwayway Group, Caritas Ma- Pag-ibig” will be used to pur- gip Kapamilya bank accounts: and restless; letting go, where spondents rated themselves in sources. head Regina Victoria Pascual, CSR-PR head Atty. Allan Barcena, Negros CSR head plary, effective and innovative nila, Century Pacific, Concep- chase food and daily needs of BPI peso account 3051-11-55-88, they feel angry, sad, doubt- the reappraisal stage, while 30% “Educate yourself, follow rec- Norreen Bautista, head office CSR team lead Nancy Ibuna and PR’s Frances Ariola PR and communications pro- seedlings to Sorsogon cion Industrial Corporation, families with family members Metrobank peso account 636-3- ful, distrustful or in shock; said they felt they were in dis- ommendations,” he said. and Soleil Acu along with Ruel Perez of Baslay Farmers Association and Armand grams and tools by companies, By Frances Ariola DMCI, ICTSI, Jollibee, Leo- who are unable to work or con- 636-08808-1, BDO peso account disorientation, when they are orientation. Other tips include reach- Pacudan of Mount Apo Foundation Inc. organizations and agencies. nio Group, Metrobank/GT tinue their livelihood because 0039301-14199, PNB peso ac- lost, overwhelmed, confused or Asetre challenged partici- ing out and connecting with Capital, NutriAsia, PDRF, of the enhanced community count 1263-7000-4128 and BDO ENERGY Development Cor- EDC has made in empowering request for fruit and forest tree depressed; reappraisal, where pants to be the leader they wish family and friends online; do- PLDT/Metro Pacific Invest- quarantine. dollar account 1039300-81622. they become interested, curi- they had, referencing American ing enjoyable activities such First Gen recurring earnings up by 17% to P14.8B poration (EDC) on Geother- communities surrounding its seedlings from EDC. ous and hopeful; and recom- motivational speaker Simon as hobbies and crafts at home; mal Day donated 5,000 BIN- 150-megawatt Bacon-Manito “We responded positively to mitment, when they recon- Sinek. drawing up a schedule and de- FIRST Gen Corporation re- the gas platform generated mainly due to higher average HI native tree seedlings to the Geothermal Project (BGP) our beloved governor’s request veloping a routine; acting on ported recurring net income at- P10.1 billion ($195 million) in natural gas prices coupled with province of Sorsogon to help that straddles Albay and Sor- not only because we recognize ‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate things one can control; being tributable to equity holders of 2019, an increase of 5%. improved plant dispatch. restore the greenery that was sogon. him and the province of Sor- productive by helping, donat- P14.8 billion ($284 million) in Energy Development Cor- EDC’s geothermal, wind and damaged by typhoon Tisoy in Seedlings of kamagong, sogon as a valuable partner, ing or volunteering; carving 2019 from the operations of its poration (EDC) contributed solar revenues accounted for December 2019. white lauan, tanguile and but also because it is aligned Filipinos on COVID-19 out some quiet time during the 3,492-megawatt (MW) clean, recurring earnings from its geo- P38.6 billion ($743 million) or The province declared narra were turned over to Sor- with our BINHI greening leg- day to pause and listen to one- low-carbon and renewable thermal, wind and solar platform 35% of First Gen’s total consoli- March 5 as Geothermal Day sogon Gov. Francis Escudero acy and with our need to keep ABS-CBN helps arm Filipi- self; and relying, if possible, on portfolio. This was a 17% or of P5.1 billion ($98 million) in dated revenues in 2019. Of the last year in recognition the by the EDC team led by the growing our forests to sustain nos with relevant information one or a few trustworthy, reli- P2.1 billion ($42 million) jump 2019, higher by P1.2 billion ($24 P38.6 billion, 92% can be attrib- importance of this source of BGP head, engineer Marcel our geothermal reservoir,” said to stop the spread of disease able individuals who can ad- from its P12.7 billion ($242 million) in comparison to P3.9 uted to the geothermal platform clean, renewable, reliable en- Rosario, at the provincial cap- Rosario. through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa vise, guide and help when one million) in earnings in 2018. billion ($74 million) in 2018. while the remainder is from the ergy in achieving a low-carbon itol. BINHI is EDC’s forest res- COVID-19” campaign on ra- needs such help. First Gen president Giles The hydro platform outper- wind and solar projects. From economy for the province, as The initiative was undertak- toration program that aims to dio, TV and online. The new workplace Puno said: “Our steady finan- formed with a recurring earn- P34.2 billion ($652 million) well as the contributions that en in response to Escudero’s bridge forest gaps and bring The campaign features videos With homes being the new cial results for 2019, we hope, ings contribution higher by in 2018, EDC’s revenues im- back to abundance 96 endan- and other promotional materi- workplace, all employees must demonstrate to our shareholders 118% or P0.4 billion ($7 mil- proved by P4.4 billion ($91 mil- gered Philippine als aimed to educate the public learn to lead themselves and that our strategy to catalyze the lion) at P0.7 billion ($13 mil- lion) mainly due to the perfor- native tree species. about COVID-19 so they may their households to come out country’s movement towards a lion) for 2019 from P0.3 billion mance of its Leyte and Negros The company has protect themselves and their on top when the pandemic decarbonized future is feasible ($6 million) in 2018. plants. This was supplemented been able to reforest loved ones against the deadly ends. and continues to pay off. We will First Gen’s net income at- by higher Bacman revenues in over 1,500 hectares virus. Buenaventura, who is a life continue to focus on advancing tributable to equity holders in 2019, though partially offset by within the BGP res- The materials have been air- fellow of the Philippine Psy- decarbonization by constructing 2019 was P15.4 billion ($296 lower revenues from its Mind- ervation apart from ing or posted across all ABS- the country’s first liquefied natu- million). This was P3.8 bil- anao and Burgos plants. producing mother CBN platforms for the past chiatric Association, also shared Kapamilya artists such as ‘It’s Showtime’ hosts Amy Perez and Ryan Bang help ral gas delivery terminal. This will lion ($75 million) or 34% bet- First Gen Hydro Power Cor- trees after 10 years weeks in both traditional and that the NCMH (National educate Filipinos about COVID-19 Center for Mental Health) ho- be completed before our contract ter than the 2018 earnings of poration, owner of the 132-MW of implementing new media. tlines are manned by trained from the Malampaya natural gas P11.6 billion ($221 million). Pantabangan-Masiway hydro- BINHI in the area. The topics covered by the counselors who may help peo- field expires in 2024, and provide First Gen’s consolidated rev- electric power plants, delivered To complete its information campaign include and explained the difference Aside from videos, ABS- ple seeking professional help. for the continuing reliable opera- enues from the sale of electricity better revenues by P0.5 billion Geothermal Day proper handwashing, proper between a PUI and a PUM CBN also released art cards that They may call 0917 989 USAP tions and expansion of our gas- increased by P8.0 billion ($173 ($10 million) or 28% higher commemoration, cough etiquette, and social (patient under monitoring), grabbed the attention of neti- (8727) or 0917 989 USAP fired power plants.” million) or 8% to P111.8 billion from P1.9 billion ($35 million) EDC also presented and physical distancing. It also and more. It reminded the zens. Among these are memes (8727). First Gen’s natural gas-fired ($2,151 million) compared to in 2018 to P2.4 billion ($46 mil- Escudero with a provided helpful tips on what public not to spread fake news using scenes from popular Star power plants delivered increased P103.8 billion ($1,979 million) lion) in 2019 due to its higher copy of its “Wild- to do during a self-quaran- about COVID-19 and guided Cinema movies like “One More The recording of the webinar L-R: BGP CSR head Ed Jimenez, Gov. Chiz Escudero and BGP head Engr. Marcel recurring earnings for the year. in 2018. The natural gas portfolio sales to the Wholesale Electrici- life Treasures” coffee tine, how to take care of PUIs them in spotting false infor- Chance,” “Four Sisters and a may be accessed on the PMAP Rosario website, https://pmap.org.ph/ From a recurring attributable accounted for 62% of First Gen’s ty Spot Market. The hydro plants table book. (patients under investigation), mation. Wedding” and “Alone Together.” page/recorded-webinar-cop- net income to parent of P9.7 total consolidated revenues. Their account for 2% of First Gen’s to- ing-with-covid-19. billion ($186 million) in 2018, revenues were 8% higher in 2019 tal consolidated revenues. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline   Lopezlink April 2020 Lopezlink April 2020 HOW ... participate in TWA be- been designed to deal with panies, and the food manufac- tation protocols throughout rapid spread of the virus by en- from page 1 ginning March 13, 2020, this contingency are already turing industry that get power our properties. We have been forcing enhanced community provided they coordinate all operational. It anticipates that from them need reliable supply and continue to be in coordi- quarantine in Luzon starting COVID-19 in PH RIGHT after Metro Manila tasks and requirements with the impact on its operations now more than ever in order nation with the Makati LGU March 17, 2020. Citizens, was placed under “commu- their respective supervisors. should be minimal as it joins for them to serve the general and Makati health officials to especially our young learn- nity quarantine” on March Meetings are held using the nation in the collective ef- public. ensure implementation of the ers, have been asked to stay at Dec. 31, 2019 15, the Lopez Group put in video/audio group calls. fort to address this menace. “We are a committed or- proper protocols. home. Mar. 5 place measures to check the Employees are required to ganization that stands ready For added measure, we Knowledge Channel Foun- The World Health Organiza- spread of the new coronavirus disclose to their supervisor First Gen Corporation to fulfill our duty to the pub- have limited the entry and exit dation Inc. (KCFI) supports tion (WHO) reports that it The country reports two CO- disease in their sites and of- or to Human Resources any In light of developments lic—to not only provide 100% points of the affected proper- the government in addressing has been notified by China VID-19 patients, the first locals fices. Here’s how the different symptoms they themselves on COVID-19, First Gen clean, renewable power but to ties and have closed some the threat posed by COVID- of 41 cases of pneumonia of to contract the disease companies managed the CO- or any of their household Corporation has been taking make sure that it is uninter- public areas. These will allow 19 and will help ensure that unknown origin CBN’s “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig,” VID-19 threat as outlined in members exhibit at any proactive steps to ensure the rupted,” added Bailon. us to completely disinfect areas learning continues for all Fili- Mar. 7 a fundraising initiative in part- official statements as well as time, in order to be properly well-being of our employees as necessary and reduce close pino children affected by this Jan. 1, 2020 nership with local government disclosures to the Securities assisted by the company. and minimize the operational ABS-CBN contact scenarios between resi- crisis. Following the local transmis- officials and private firms and Exchange Commission. Home quarantine is im- risks of the business. We are The potential risks posed by dents and guests. As a media and education Authorities close Huanan sion, the COVID-19 alert Mar. 24 posed on anybody returning employing a comprehensive the COVID-19 virus on our There is also a risk of slow- entity, KCFI will continue Seafood Wholesale Market, system is raised to Code Red Lopez Holdings Corporation from travel to countries and group-wide safety proto- business include the impact on down in residential sales. In to disseminate only credible said to be the source of the Sublevel 1, a “preemptive call The risk posed by COVID- with travel restrictions. Of- col composed of an emergency events and theatrical box office response, we have strength- and educational information outbreak to ensure national and local The WHO recommends using 19 (then called nCov) was ficial travel outside Metro response plan, a crisis man- performance (domestic and in- ened marketing initiatives, with regard to the ongoing government and public and the phrase “physical distanc- included in the regular risk Manila is cancelled indefi- agement plan and a business ternational), possible impact on including those through digi- developments on the COVID- Jan. 7 private healthcare providers can ing” instead of “social distanc- and opportunity assessment nitely, while personal travel continuity plan as a way to advertising revenues and retail tal platforms, that are being 19 pandemic. These will be prepare for possible increase in ing” to emphasize that people conducted on February 4, of employee or any house- respond to the various risks sales driven by the uncertain- employed to ensure that our regularly posted on our website The novel coronavirus (nCoV) suspected and confirmed cases” must “still remain connected” 2020 as part of the company’s hold member outside the brought about by this global ties associated with consumer sales efforts will continue to www.knowledgechannel.org SARS-CoV-2 is identified as The Philippines reports quality management system National Capital Region health emergency. confidence and spending, and have a wide reach. Aside from and Facebook pages, /knowl- the cause of the disease Mar. 8 552 confirmed COVID-19 planning process for the year. must be disclosed for as- The company is likewise the general sense of concern postdated checks of our cli- edgechannel and /knowl- cases It was recognized as a public sessment. implementing precautionary over the virus. ents, alternative cash payment edgechannelfoundation. Jan. 11 The country is placed under a Mar. 28 health and safety threat that 2) A skeleton workforce will measures such as imposing The safety and welfare of options are likewise available. KCFI will also continue to “state of public health emer- can affect employee wellness, report to headquarters to travel restrictions, emphasizing our audiences, employees, art- Moreover, we have identified accept donations, especially The first nCoV death is - re gency” one of the Lopez Values that work on fulfilling regulatory social distancing and provid- ists and teams are paramount cost savings and possible de- to help sustain EduKalidad sa ported in China The country’s COVID-19 we practice. It was rated as a requirements and process ing work from home arrange- to the company. We are also lays in capital expenditures to Kalamidad and other projects Mar. 11 cases top the 1,000 mark with medium risk which was pos- supplier payments. Supplier ments. Given these measures mindful of our responsibility to mitigate. that will benefit our learners, Jan. 13 1,075 sible in terms of likelihood payments will continue to and the fact that all our power the public as it relates to part- Our offices are manned by especially in times of crisis. The WHO declares the out- In addition to the Research and moderate in terms of im- be processed and paid on plants can be operated with a nering with the government a skeleton workforce, to en- You may send your dona- The first case of nCoV outside break a pandemic, saying it had Institute for Tropical Medi- pact. The company circulated due dates. few key personnel, we do not and community in mitigating sure business continuity across tions through Bank of the China is reported in Thailand “never before seen a pandemic cine, four hospitals are ap- health advisories, held one 3) Board meetings may be held expect COVID-19 to have the impact of the virus. our properties, with the rest Philippine Islands Acct. No. sparked by a coronavirus. This proved to test for COVID-19: briefing, and kept employees through teleconferencing any material impact on current To that end, ABS-CBN observing work from home ar- 0201-0409-14. Jan. 23 is the first pandemic caused by General Hospital, San updated about public/occu- and/or videoconferencing. plant operations. has triggered its business rangements. We Filipinos are facing an a coronavirus…” Lazaro Hospital, Southern pational health/safety issues Avenues for the remote continuity protocols which are extraordinary situation. Our The city of Wuhan is placed Philippines Medical Center with respect to the nCov. It participation of stockhold- Energy Development designed to deliver on these Knowledge Channel Founda- values and solidarity as a na- under quarantine, with Hubei Mar. 12 and Vicente Sotto Memorial abided by all guidelines issued ers in the coming annual Corporation objectives. tion Inc. tion and as responsible and province following days later Medical Center by government, including stockholders’ meeting are Energy Development Cor- Our country is facing a responsive members of the Code Red Sublevel 2 is raised Mar. 31 travel restrictions and avoid- being explored. poration (EDC) expressed its Rockwell Land Corporation crisis it has never encountered global community are needed Jan. 30 in the Philippines, indicating ing large gatherings. Building 4) All visitors must fill out commitment to its customers Rockwell Land’s prior- before. As the world faces the now more than ever. Let us “sustained community trans- management implemented health declaration ques- and stakeholders of unimpeded ity is our community’s health COVID-19 pandemic, the work together for the sake of The Philippines reports its mission” 2,084 COVID-19 infections temperature check on all peo- tionnaire. Visitors from power supply despite the pro- and well-being; thus, we have Philippine government has our children and the future of first nCoV case, a 38-year-old Metro Manila is placed are recorded ple entering the building and countries with travel restric- nouncement of an expanded implemented measures to help imposed measures to fight the this world. foreign national who had trav- under a monthlong “commu- Apr. 2 more frequent disinfection of tions will be enjoined to use community quarantine now prevent the risk of inadvertent eled from Wuhan and Hong nity quarantine” from Mar. 15 common areas. video/audio group calls to covering the entire Luzon re- infection. Furthermore, we Kong. Patients 2 and 3 are also to Apr. 14. All establishments The company’s participa- conduct business with the gion, in response to mitigating have assessed the possible risk reported on this date except for those providing ba- Globally, the number of con- tion in a telecommuting work company. the spread of COVID-19 in to our business and have put in The WHO declares the sic goods and services, such as firmed cases hits 1 million. arrangement (TWA) since the country. place the necessary mitigating More than 51,000 people have ABS-CBN statement on the passing outbreak a global public health banks, restaurants, supermarkets November 2019, which al- First Philippine Holdings The power producer has put measures. emergency of international and pharmacies, are shut down died and almost 209,000 were lowed qualified employees to Corporation a skeleton on-ground workforce The community quaran- able to recover. Italy, Spain and work from home or in a shared First Philippine Holdings in place for the continuous tine over Metro Manila will concern after cases are re- Mar. 14 ported in five of the six WHO the US account for the great- workspace in coordination with Corporation (FPH) has insti- operations of its power plants mostly affect our Retail and of Group CFO Rolando P. Valdueza regions in a month est number of deaths other TWA participants, was tuted comprehensive measures across the country as a vital Hotel operations, which con- COVID-19 cases in the Phil- Apr. 3 considered an opportunity to to address the possible effects installation that is required to stitutes 12% of our revenues. Feb. 2 ippines are at 111, up from 98 reduce social contact, although of COVID-19, to protect its continuously function despite For Power Plant Mall and IT is with deep sadness that managing director of Pilipino ABS-CBN’s Corporate Ser- the previous day the original objective of the people, ensure business conti- the quarantine. Santolan Town Plaza, only we announce the passing of Cable Company. vices Group 2. The country’s Patient 2, said The country now has a total of policy was to help employees nuity and safeguard the inter- “While we have begun tak- establishments that fall under our beloved Kapamilya Ro- When he was entrusted Serving ABS-CBN in dif- to be the husband of Patient 1, Mar. 16 eight testing centers following cope with worsening metro ests of all stakeholders. ing all the necessary precau- these categories will be open lando P. Valdueza, the Group with leading the ABS-CBN ferent capacities for over three becomes the first nCoV fatal- the accreditation of the UP traffic. Among the measures that tionary measures to keep our from March 15 to April 14, or chief financial officer of ABS- Regional Network Group decades, Ron definitely played ity outside mainland China. The whole of Luzon is placed National Institutes of Health, With COVID-19 now de- are being implemented are employees and their families until the ban has been lifted: CBN Corporation. (RNG) in 2001, he turned it an integral role in the company’s Patient 1 recovers from the under “enhanced community Lung Center of the Philip- clared as a pandemic, the risk restrictions on international safe from COVID-19, such as groceries, diagnostic clinics, Today [March 30], we into a big contributor to the expansion and development. We disease quarantine” (ECQ) pines, Bicol Public Health rating is raised to high with and domestic travel, regular imposing a travel ban and hav- pharmacies, hardware, banks lost a good leader whose network’s national leadership thank him for generously shar- Laboratory and Western Vi- which is probable and still mod- advisories on developments ing a work from home arrange- and restaurants (take-out and passion for service and love by improving operation ef- ing his brilliance and dedication Feb. 11 Mar. 17 sayas Medical Center erate in terms of impact. Lopez including on necessary pre- ment in all our facilities, we delivery only). for people will always be re- ficiencies, strengthening local so that ABS-CBN can fulfill its Meanwhile, the Philip- Holdings parent is able to con- cautions such as social dis- have also assigned key people As of March 16, 2020, 12 membered. programming and bringing mission to serve the Filipino The WHO names the disease The country is placed under a pines’ COVID-19 cases reach tinue business operations with tancing as well as work from in our power plants to continu- noon, we have three confirmed Ron dedicated many ABS-CBN closer to local through the years. “COVID-19”: “’CO’ stands state of calamity for six months 3,018 minor consequences; however, home arrangements. All of ously provide the electricity COVID-19 positive cases in years of his life in helping communities. The whole ABS-CBN fam- the people we serve in ABS- He later served as ABS- ily mourns his passing and ex- for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus’ and “unless earlier lifted or extended Apr. 7 all threats to employee health its major subsidiaries such that is vital to our country, es- our residential buildings in ‘D’ for ‘disease,’ while ‘19’ was as circumstances may warrant” are considered moderate. The as First Gen Corporation, pecially in these trying times,” Rockwell Center. We are con- CBN. He began his career in CBN’s CFO and oversaw the tends our deepest condolences for the year, as the outbreak re-rating conducted on March Rockwell Land Corporation, said Marvin Bailon, head of tinuously doing contact tracing the network as budget officer network’s treasury, control- to his family, whose privacy we was first identified on Decem- Mar. 19 The ECQ in Luzon is extend- 12, 2020 identified key action First Philippine Industrial EDC’s Business Development, and informing those who have in 1988 before being assigned lership, systems and meth- request everyone to respect at ber 31” ed until midnight of Apr. 30 to address stakeholder needs, Park and First Philec Inc. are Trading & Marketing. been in close contact with the as Sky Cable regional direc- ods, budget and planning, this time. The Lopez Group donates as follows: likewise implementing their EDC recognizes that said residents to go on self- tor for Visayas and Mind- traffic and finance operations Group CFO in 2012 to man- of ABS-CBN, but also of Maraming Salamat, Kapam- P100 million to launch ABS- 1) To prioritize wellness, all own contingency plans. FPH’s healthcare facilities, pharma- quarantine. Moreover, we have anao, eventually becoming the before being appointed as age the finances not only its subsidiaries, and headed ilya Ron! You will be missed. employees are allowed to systems and plans which have cies and pharmaceutical com- intensified our safety and sani-

 Lopezlink April 2020 MUSEUM/VALUES BIZ EXCELLENCE/LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink April 2020  Ongoings Biz Excellence LAA opens for nominations of individuals’ and teams’ exemplary achievements By Ayie Volpane and Ross Hamo Jr. Keeping the ‘Fall’ alive THE Lopez Achievement Awards individuals and teams in the LAA Excellence Awards win- By Briel Lising (LAA), an internal recognition following categories: Customer ners, 13 Unsung Heroes and six program granted by the Lopez Focus, Business Management, Lifetime Achievement awardees. family since 2002, is on its 18th Operations Management, The LAA program man- “All were thinking, trying to un- Most of the accounts that war would soon join the con- “Kuwentong Bayan: Noong historical events, narra- year. It is now open for nomina- Human Resource Focus, Cor- agement team hopes all the derstand what surrender meant were published after the war versation. Venecio Jalandoni’s Panahon ng Hapon” (2006) tives found in memoirs tions of outstanding achievements porate Image-Building, and exceptional achievements of to our country, to our beloved ones were written by American sol- “The Silent Sacrifice” (1998) sheds light on the sector that allow us to understand of individuals and teams across the Public Responsibility. individuals and teams will be left at the mercy of the cruel and diers, particularly those who and “Diary of the War: WW is often overlooked in terms of the gravity of World Lopez Group of companies. Nominations for the Excel- recognized and counted among ruthless victors, to ourselves. What were based in the Philippines. II Memoirs of Lt. Anastacio historical narratives but was the War II. The stories of Three main awards lence Awards are screened and the “best of the best” of the Lo- of the future? Was there a future at As early as 1944, Lt. Col. Al- Campo” (2006) both capture most affected during the war. the survivors serve as The LAA has three main judged according to these criteria: pez Group of companies! all?”—Eriberto Misa Jr., “Philip- lison Ind published “Bataan: how the war abruptly inter- The editors compiled excerpts beacons to help future awards: the Excellence Awards, exceptionality, 30%; contribution Anyone can nominate, fol- pines Free Press” (April 5, 1947) The Judgment Seat.” The book rupted their lives as civilians, of written memoirs and tran- generations realize the Unsung Hero Awards and to business objectives as evidenced lowing the nomination guide- narrates his experience as an air causing them to enter military scribed interviews with civilians the meaning behind the Lifetime Achievement by results, 30%; and demonstra- lines. APRIL 9, 2020 marked the 78th intelligence officer from May service. Jalandoni provides the who survived the Japanese oc- monuments and com- Awards. Each one is anchored tion of the Lopez Values, 40%. Deadline for submission of year since the Fall of Bataan, a 1941 until the eventual surren- perspective of a young man cupation. While the stories are memorations such as on the four main/key objec- Not a ‘knockout game’ The Unsung Hero Awards entries for the LAA Excellence painful moment for the Philip- der of the American forces in studying at the Ateneo de Ma- undoubtedly despondent and Araw ng Kagitingan: tives: to recognize and reward The determination of - win recognizes an employee who has Awards is on May 29, 2020, and pines during World War II. 1942. Ind’s narration is gripping, nila whose path in life changed grim, they are punctuated with that the memory and outstanding individual and team ners is not a “knockout game.” made extraordinary or substan- June 5 for the Unsung Hero Though more than half a century almost like a novel at points, and with the arrival of the Japanese anecdotes of neighbors help- experiences of the achievements, to provide an av- Based on the criteria, there can tive contributions “behind the the Lopez Group with a Awards. has passed since, the experience effectively depicts how discon- forces in the country. Campo’s ing each other and family ties people before us also make up and finding out more? You may enue for sharing of best practices be as many winners as there are scenes” that produce immeasur- rank of manager and be- For inquiries, email laanom- of the war remains alive in the solate yet adrenaline-fueled the story, on the other hand, traces strengthening in dismal times. our collective identity as Filipi- send an email to info@lopezlibrary. and models for replication, to achievements by individuals and able results and have significant low, and with at least 10 [email protected]. You may memories and narratives of those war experience was. how a farmer came to be a hero While statistics are often nos. org.ph to schedule your visit to our strengthen the Lopez Values and teams that are deemed worthy impact on the team, other years of service. pany, the Lopez conglomerate, also contact the LAA program who have lived through it. Filipinos involved in the in wartime Davao. used to understand the scale of Interested in reading the titles facility. the Lopez Group culture, and to to be recognized and granted stakeholders and the organiza- The Lifetime Achievement his/her professional organiza- management team: Karen Ven- reinforce the sense of pride of the awards by the screening tion (provided that he or she Awards recognizes an employee tion and/or community as well tura ([email protected]), Seeds of Hope belonging to the Lopez Group. committees, the panel of judges had remained unrecognized). who has spent a lifetime of as the country. Ayie Volpane (AAVolpane@ The Excellence Awards and the Lopez Group executive The Unsung Hero Awards service and made extraordinary ‘Best of the best’ fphc.com) and Ross Hamo Jr. Marjon Dayo: ‘How Ang Misyon changed me’ recognizes achievements of committee. is open to all employees within contributions to his/her com- To date, there have been 135 ([email protected]). By Dulce Festin-Baybay Ortho-K: Overnight contact

IN the field of culture and the arts, cloban in the Visayas. My work In terms of working with How did it change your life hard even though they don’t have lenses for daytime clear vision Ang Misyon Inc.’s (AMI) Orches- includes coordinating with our the satellites and CYOs, it was and that of your family? Please a decent venue to use and don’t By Charizze Henson tra of the Filipino Youth has shown satellite heads on schedules of an eye-opener. It helped me give anecdotes. even have good instruments and how cultivating the talents of the lessons and performances, fund- change my perspective in life After I started this job, a lot materials for learning, but they WAKING up to clear, crisp lenses every night, while sleep- grow older, their eyeballs grow youth can lead to a better future ing requirements, monitoring and I became passionate about of things changed in my life, were not complaining. It really vision even without surgery is ing, and for at least six hours. longer, too. This means that as citizens of this country. Mar- the progress and development what I am doing. I’ve witnessed like my habits, my priorities hit me hard and I became more now possible with Ortho-K When you remove them in the their eye grade may increase jon Dayo shares his journey from of each group and maintaining how the children struggled just and culture. When I entered passionate about my work and contact lenses. morning, you can have clear vi- at least every year, so they may salesman to printing shop worker the database of information of to have their lessons every week. this organization, I had no idea appreciative of every little thing Ortho-K temporarily cor- sion for at least 24 to 48 hours.” be required to get a new pair and, finally, communication and scholars. Some of them became part of what it was all about and all in my life. rects nearsightedness, farsight- In general, contact lenses are of glasses every time. There are partnership assistant at AMI. In 2018, AMI satellites were Orchestra of the Filipino Youth I knew were the staff and the It also helps me to become edness and astigmatism—col- not supposed to be worn while studies that showed children Eight teams joined the football tournament organized by First Balfour as part of its 50th anniversary celebration restructured to another pro- and Ang Misyon Children’s requirement to play music. I mature. I have learned to deal lectively known as refractive sleeping. But with Ortho-K, experiencing significant reduc- When did you first join Ang gram, the Community Youth Orchestra. I firmly believe that was so amazed when I first wit- with challenging people and errors—by using specially it is safe to do so since it is tion of nearsightedness after Misyon? Kindly describe in Orchestra Program (CYOP), music can uplift the lives of the nessed the orchestra perform in situations in a better way. I designed hard contact lenses. specifically designed as oxygen- wearing Ortho-K contact lenses detail the circumstances, and wherein the community itself youth especially those who are front of hundreds of people. also watch and think about the Refractive errors happen permeable contact lenses. compared to those who did not. ABS-CBN, CLJV booters rule give a brief background of your supports its own music group less privileged. At first it was Before, I was working in a results of my actions before I when images become blurry Caguioa says: “It allows am- “We would want to control in terms of funding for meals tough because I had to do dif- mall’s department store. I used make decisions. education and family. Marjon Dayo because the eyeball is unusually ple oxygen supply to the cornea, the nearsightedness in children First Balfour Football Cup I heard about Ang Misyon in and transportation, venue and ferent and completely new tasks. to work six times a week, even I am grateful to be part long or short, or the cornea is not so the eyes can ‘breathe’ better. as early as possible,” he adds. early 2014 through a close friend, mentors; in lieu of these, we But I found it fun because I am during weekends because that’s of this organization because evenly or smoothly shaped. Pa- It also does not contain water, “Nearsightedness does not only By Dolly Pasia-Ramos one of the scholars of Orchestra Marikina Polytechnic College. give free workshops and semi- learning a lot of new things. I the time a lot of customers come working here really helps me to tients can have any or a combi- which lessens your risk for eye affect the quality of life, it also of the Filipino Youth, Cathy Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to nars such as fundraising, train- enjoy doing it now. by. I had to stand for eight to become a better person. nation of these refractive errors. dryness, allergies or irritations.” puts a strain on the structure of EIGHT teams from First Bal- played for the Cup Division leagues here in the Philippines. Macalalad. She was the former finish my degree because of ing the trainors, and musical Things I have learned from 12 hours straight and convince What message can you give to ‘Braces for the eyes’ Apart from providing day- the eyeball and puts them at risk four’s pool of clients, partners and losing teams went to the I’m thankful that I had a great principal oboist of the orchestra; personal matters. I still consider instruments grants. working with this organization people to purchase my product. those working with you and Asian Eye Institute chief time clear vision without the of developing potentially blind- and suppliers competed in the Plate Division. team because football is all she was an intern in Ang Misyon. it a blessing in disguise because My position has also changed are: first, always be ready to That was not an easy job but I the youth players surrounding optometrist and contact lens need for eyeglasses or contact ing diseases later in life. Besides, second run of its invitational ABS-CBN Kapamilya about teamwork. I’m very glad After she graduated, she had a somehow I am able to help my from satellite coordinator to go the extra mile. The scholars didn’t have a choice. But now, you? specialist Dr. Jesse Caguioa ex- lenses, Ortho-K has been prov- they are likely to qualify for football tournament at the United edged Meralco One that you guys made this tour- job opportunity and decided to parents pay the bills at home and CYOP coordinator, and then to are very blessed to have an I am glad because my work in To my colleagues, I am plains: “Ortho-K is like braces en effective in slowing down the LASIK should they decide to Blue Pitch in Circuit Makati Sparks Football Club (FC) in nament.” leave Ang Misyon. That time, I sometimes even give my siblings communication and partnership organization like Ang Misyon, Ang Misyon does not require grateful that you are my co- or retainers, but for the eyes. To progression of nearsightedness. undergo it when they turn 18.” on March 7, 2020. the finals, winding up with the Leeanne Corpus of the was out of school and working at allowance for school. assistant. Basically, my job now which serves all that they need me to report during Sundays workers because I learn a lot achieve clear vision upon waking Reduction of nearsightedness Children and adults can Still part of the series of championship trophy for the Major Projects Division, who my friend’s small printing shop. How long have you been with is to help make content for Or- as musicians. They are provided and Mondays. I have my time from all of you. Your help has up, you need to wear the contact Caguioa notes: “As children wear Ortho-K contact lenses. programs lined up to celebrate Cup Division. NovaBala JV FC played for Coffral-Bauer-Trevi- She convinced me to apply to AMI? Describe your work. chestra of the Filipino Youth’s mentors, an air-conditioned re- for myself and for my family made my job much easier and It is highly recommended to First Balfour’s 50th anniversary, placed third. First Balfour’s FCB Manila, Ang Misyon as her replacement. I have been working in AMI social media accounts. Part of hearsal venue inside Rockwell and I love what I’m doing. And more fun. I really appreciate those who are not qualified for the tournament was joined by For the Plate Division also shared: “Last year, I was Ms. Guia Tieng, the admin head for almost six years. From 2014 what I do is to take photos and Business Center, meals and for me that is more important. your effort. LASIK. Since Ortho-K contact teams from ABS-CBN, Arup, championship, CLJV FC a spectator and totally missed of AMI, interviewed me and to 2018, I worked with the videos, edit coverage of rehears- transportation allowance. Value of money: I always To all musicians surround- lenses are custom-made lenses, CLJV, Cemex, Coffral-Bauer- trumped Cemex FC, with Arup playing football. This year, I asked me to help in the satellite Satellites, Ang Misyon’s former als and performances and even We practice bayanihan at keep in my mind that the money ing me, to our scholars, be it is best for patients to undergo Trevi-First Balfour, FPH-First FC placing third. did not pass up the chance to program because it was growing program that supports external conduct some interviews with work. We are only a small team I earn from this organization is thankful to the people who screening first to see what type Gen-EDC, Meralco and No- Daniel Matsunaga of ABS- play even if we were not able to and needed supervision. music groups. I used to go to musicians to create content. For so we have to build teamwork coming from good and honest help you to become a musi- of design fits them. vaBala JV. CBN Kapamilya Utd was form a First Balfour team. I en- My parents are already retired each community in different ar- partnerships, I help in the mon- in order to get our jobs done work. I am proud that somehow I cian because without them you “We just want to make sure The 7-a-side mixed tour- hailed MVP while the Best joyed the practice sessions and but they run a small home-based eas such as Angono, Taytay, Car- itoring of the donor database quickly. For example, we, the can help my parents pay for food, wouldn’t grow as much as you that the contact lenses fit their nament divided the teams into Goalkeeper award was given to the camaraderie with our other food business. My two younger dona and Talim Island in Rizal; and distribution of the deeds of AMI staff, are the ones who house rental and monthly bills have through the years. Always eyes and prevent any discomfort two groups during elimina- Shane Benedicto from Meralco. teammates, Coffral-Bauer- siblings are still in college and Caloocan, Las Piñas-Muntin- donation. do the ingress and egress of and still buy some personal items practice, because it will lead you and lessen the risk of infection. tions and followed a single Cemex FC took home prizes Trevi.” Corpus used to be the will finish by next year. I studied lupa-Parañaque (or “LaMPara”) How do you find working all musical instruments during for myself at the same time. to the top one day. Don’t stop, This increases the likelihood that round-robin format. Teams for the Fair Play award. team captain of the University college twice, first in Paman- and Valenzuela in Metro Ma- there? What values did you events instead of hiring out- When visiting satellites, I chase your dreams and always the treatment will be effective then advanced to the crossover Matsunaga said: “It’s al- of Asia and the Pacific women’s tasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig and nila; and Antique, and Ta- learn and practice? sourced help. saw how the children worked keep your feet on the ground. Asian Eye chief optometrist and contact lens specialist Dr. Jesse Caguioa for the patient,” Caguioa says. quarterfinals wherein winners ways amazing to join football football team.

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