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8 Rockwell: ABS-CBN gathers Hot stuff Elevating business, 1M+ punches for for moms …page 12 lifestyle …page 2 Pacquiao ...page 4  Lopezlink May 2015 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink May 2015  2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS Dispatch from Japan TOTAL REVENUES NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT Elevating business and More than 600 investors join investment seminar 2013 2014 % change 2013 2014 % change organized by PH embassy ABS-CBN P33.378B P33.544B 0.5 P2.146B P2.387B +11 lifestyle at 8 Rockwell MORE than 600 Japanese tegic partnership with Japan, Lopez Holdings P94.269B P100.654B +7 P1.943B P3.760B +94 investors and business execu- which continues to create more AS it marks its 20th year, Rockwell marketplace, sa- EDC P25.656B P30.867B +20 P4.740B P11.681B +146 tives participated in the recent opportunities for two-way Land is transposing all of its expertise lons and shopping $1.905B $1.903B 0.0 $118.1M $193.2 +64 Philippine investment seminar trade, investment and tourism. First Gen to its latest office development, 8 Rock- and gastronomic FPH P93.057B P99.307B +7 P2.350B P5.632B +140 organized by the Philippine In his keynote speech, well. selections. Embassy in Tokyo through Trade Sec. Gregory Domingo ROCK P7.830B P8.853B +13 P1.402B P1.563B +11 8 Rockwell will become At the foot of the Philippine Trade and In- said the Philippines continues one of a handful of premium 8 Rockwell is its vestment Centre in Tokyo. to enjoy excellent trade rela- world-class office buildings in own luxury retail The seminar presented the tions with Japan, which is still Metro Manila. Standing at 18 row offering prime latest business and investment the Philippines’ top trading Earnings of Lopez Group floors, a range of single, half brands and select opportunities in the Philip- partner with over $19 billion and quadrant cuts are available boutiques that pines before Japanese busi- total trade in 2014, a 10% in- for those seeking an exclusive range from styl- nessmen, corporate managers, crease from 2013. Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez listed companies surge and comfortable work space. ish selections to ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III (2nd from right) with (r-l) COO Carlo L. Katigbak, Group CFO Ron SMEs and investors. Public Works Sec. Rogelio opens the seminar Registered with LEED’s gold refined dining ex- Valdueza and CFO Aldrin Cerrado EARNINGS of listed compa- ported a 7% increase in revenues increase its recurring revenue Ambassador Manuel M. Singson presented the Aquino certification, occupants will be periences. Tasteful Lopez (AMML) opened the administration’s gains in im- rector-general Lilia de Lima nies that belong to the Lopez to P99.307B from P93.057B. base with the forthcoming ex- exposed to the most conducive choices will be at Group surged in 2014 following Sale of electricity accounted for pansion of Power Plant Mall. seminar by highlighting the proving road, bridge, airport encouraged more Japanese environment with positive im- each professional’s Philippines’ 6.1% economic and seaport infrastructure, economic activity in PEZA’s ABS-CBN to spend P500M to the stellar performance of operat- 85% of FPH revenues in 2014 Meanwhile, ABS-CBN pacts on health and productiv- disposal soon, ing units, especially Energy De- versus 86% of revenues in 2013. revenues were flat while attrib- growth in 2014—second only while Philippine Economic 317 economic zones. (Excerpt- ity. with Ladurée’s to China—and its robust stra- Zone Authority (PEZA) di- ed from tokyo.philembassy.net) velopment Corporation (EDC) Rockwell Land Corpora- utable net income improved by Situated within Rockwell flagship store and expand digital TV broadcast and First Gen Corporation. tion, a subsidiary of FPH, 11%. However, after removing Center, future lessees will be demi-couture fashion brands some of the country’s leading The 146% increase in EDC’s also reported robust financial the effects of election-related ad- treated to the lifestyle only such as Lanvin, Balenciaga and corporations. From a mere ABS-CBN Corporation is increase immeasurably when be very different from what it attributable net income con- results with a 13% growth in vertising booked in 2013, ABS- Rockwell can offer. A stone’s Homme et Femme. blueprint to a masterfully built spending about P500 million you shoot in the studio,” EL3 is today,” he added. tributed to the 64% rise in First revenues to P8.853B and 11% CBN’s recurring net income throw away is Power Plant With a lifestyle of utmost office tower, 8 Rockwell prom- this year to extend its digital said. EL3 said the firm is expect- Gen’s attributable net income, increase in attributable net actually increased by 42%. Mall and other pocket retail convenience and luxury, this ises to be the premier office in broadcasting capability to the “You will see when we shoot ing to have at least 10 soundstag- which in turn drove its par- income to P1.563B. Rockwell All these led to a 94% in- rows in each residence, provid- exciting expansion opens up the metro, elevating business Visayas and Mindanao. in the new soundstages, the es by the end of 2016. (Excerpted ent company, First Philippine Land expects to sustain its crease in the attributable net ing the comforts of a gourmet a myriad of opportunities for and lifestyle. (Karla Ong) ABS-CBN said five digital quality of our production will from www.abs-cbnnews) Holdings Corporation (FPH), growth momentum with a income of the Group’s listed transmitters, which each costs to a 140% jump in attributable steady stream of residential parent company, Lopez Hold- about P100M, will be set up in income to P5.632 billion in 2014 and commercial projects in the ings Corporation (see story on Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Bacolod, Promos & offers from P2.350B in 2013. FPH re- pipeline. It is also aiming to this page). (Carla Paras-Sison) ABS-CBN rolls out new and Cagayan de Oro. In February, ABS-CBN launched its digital TV service Lopez Holdings net income pricing model to advertisers covering Metro Manila, Rizal, AMML and Maritess L. Lopez (4th and 5th from right) with Philippine embassy volunteers at the bazaar Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tar- attributable to parent at P3.760B lac, Pangasinan, Benguet and LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- sidiaries contributed to higher continue to be in investment PH embassy joins charity bazaar Metro Cebu. tion reported a 94% increase revenues. ABS-CBN Cor- mode and pursue the strate- The Philippine embassy, led bassadors and ladies from 25 The Philippine embassy’s The company said it has in net income attributable to poration net income was flat gic initiatives that have been by Maritess L. Lopez, spouse Asia-Pacific countries. share of the proceeds from last spent about P2 billion so far for equity holders of the parent in compared to 2013, but surged mapped out in the medium of AMML, participated in The Philippine handicrafts year’s bazaar was donated to the the shift to digital terrestrial 2014 to P3.760 billion, from 42% in 2014 after stripping out term,” said Lopez Holdings the 39th Asia-Pacific Ladies booth featured a variety of Development Action for Wom- television using the Japanese P1.943B in 2013. The strong the effects of election-related president, chief operating of- Friendship Society (ALFS) goods made from indigenous en Network for projects help- standard. performance of First Philip- advertisements the previous ficer and chief finance officer Festival and Charity Bazaar materials, while the Philip- ing Japanese-Filipino children “We started that three years pine Holdings Corporation year. Salvador G. Tirona. held at the ANA InterConti- pine food booth proved to be and women migrants, and to ago, so we made a bet that gov- SKYcable exclusive: AXN Asia (FPH) and associates account- “The favorable financials of As of December 31, 2014, ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III (center) with hosts Kris Aquino and Boy Abunda nental Hotel in Tokyo. a big hit, with dishes such as ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya ernment was going to use Japa- ed for the growth. Lopez Holdings for 2014 are Lopez Holdings held a 56% The bazaar is a yearly adobo, kaldereta, chicken and Foundation Inc. to help survivors nese technology. We feel that simulcasts in HD! Consolidated revenues in- the result of the strong full- economic interest in ABS- ABS-CBN will begin imple- ers to bring about accountabil- their location, what device was project of the ALFS, an or- pork barbecue, pansit, turon of typhoon Yolanda. (Excerpted if [GMA]-7 and [TV5] want TV viewers can now watch the best US action series, dramas, creased by 7% to P100.654B year performance of its associ- CBN and owned 46% of FPH. menting a more precise and ity as well as efficiency in the used, page views and time spent ganization of spouses of am- and “banana-cue.” from tokyo.philembassy.net) to catch up, it will take them competitions, reality shows and exclusive programming on the from P94.269B as FPH sub- ates. FPH and ABS-CBN will (CPS) fairer way of charging advertis- media-buying process. on each page can be measured at least that long to reach the new AXN HD. A simulcast of the main AXN Asia channel, same kind of coverage that we fans can enjoy shows like “The Voice,” “Amazing Race,” “CSI: In his speech during the accurately, CPIRP can do EDC booth wins at Media Specialists Association the same for TV advertising. have today,” ABS-CBN chair- Cyber,” “Wipeout” and “Asia’s Got Talent” in HD. AXN HD is First Balfour division acquires Liebherr mobile crane WGC The “Plug in to Good” booth man Eugenio Lopez III (EL3) exclusive to SKYcable. Dual Def 549 and 999 subscribers can of the Philippines 2015 media CPIRP rates may vary each day of Energy Development Corporation THE newest addition to First With a 160-ton lifting capac- a program embedded congress, ABS-CBN chairman based on the actual number of said at a press briefing after tune in to AXN HD on Channel 247 in Metro Manila, Greater (EDC) was awarded as the Best the firm’s annual stockholders’ Manila Area, Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan. (Dino Quizon) Balfour’s growing equipment ity, it is now one of the Plant in the operator’s cab Eugenio Lopez III (EL3) said people reached by a TV show. of Show Large Booth at the World fleet is the LTM 1160-5.1 Li- and Equipment division’s big- which has several ap- the CPIRP (cost per individual “We believe that precise meeting on April 24. Geothermal Congress (WGC). Held Bulacan soundstages ebherr all-terrain mobile crane. gest mobile cranes. plications: a safe load rating point) pricing model is one measurement is the new norm in every five years, the WGC attracts Unwind with Aquarium Channel The LTM 1160-5.1, custom indicator that can of the innovations that the com- ensuring fairness, transparency geothermal industry players from EL3 said the firm’s five Annual colored to match the First Bal- determine the weight pany hopes to carry out starting and accountability. You pay for around the world. Here, participants soundstages in Bulacan are HD—for free! four blue, is the first of its kind being lifted, a telescop- this May. what you get,” he said. “If we fail attend short courses and technical also expected to be completed The Aquarium Channel HD is now available for free to SKY- Meeting Dates within the year. cable HD and Destiny Cable HD subscribers! Fish lovers of May 5: in the country today. It has a ing program which vi- “Traditional media buying to deliver, the advertiser saves presentations as well as view an EDC, Rockwell Tent, modern drive concept powered sualizes the extension practice in the Philippines is his money. But when we hit the exhibit mounted by geothermal Currently, 80% of the pro- SKYcable and Destiny Cable from Mega Manila can watch the Makati, 10am by a six-cylinder turbocharged of the hydraulic boom, one where we apply a fixed cost top of the chart, everybody wins. companies and organizations. EDC’s duction is done on location soothing scenes on Channel 244, while SKYcable subscribers May 13: First Gen, Rockwell diesel engine that produces a test system which regardless of the program per- The advertiser gets the exposure 40-person delegation, which was while 20% is in studios. EL3 in Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo and Baguio can tune in to the Tent, 10am 370kW/503hp, making it more simplifies the identifi- formance,” he said. “Now, that he desires, the viewer gets to headed by executive vice president said the soundstages will re- Aquarium Channel HD on Channel 752. (D. Quizon) May 25: FPH, Rockwell Tent, maneuverable compared to cation of errors in the will change with the CPIRP enjoy the shows that give them Ernesto Pantangco, presented verse that. For more info about SKYcable, log on to www.mysky.com.ph 10am other cranes of its kind. Lift- crane and a work area- or cost per individual rating real delight.” technical papers and acted as “The advantage of doing or call 381-0000 for Metro Manila, CAMANAVA and Rizal. moderators during the conference. May 27: Rockwell Land, ing loads is very precise with limiting system which point scheme. It is based on the EL3 said this is part of ABS- studio is the fact that you Enjoy 93 channels in clear digital signal for only P550 per month its 62-meter telescopic boom, limits and constraints globally accepted and proven CBN’s focus on innovation, This year’s WGC was held in will not be subject to the with Destiny Cable by calling 418-0000 or emailing weserve@ Rockwell Tent, 9am Melbourne, Australia and attracted May 28: a precision that is essential to bile crane has been deployed. crane movement according to CTARP [cost per target audi- which can be seen in the launch- vagaries of the weather. The destinycable.com.ph. Lopez Holdings, some 1,600 guests. the ongoing construction of a the work planner and the work ence rating point] model.” ing of ABS-CBN TVplus, ABS- quality and the productivity Power Plant Mall Cinema 5, The crane’s operation is high-value building in Makati, powered by Liebherr Comput- being performed. (Jeffrey Dale Similar to websites, wherein CBNmobile and iWant TV in 9am the project site where the mo- ed Controlling or LICCON, William Oyas) the number of unique visitors, the last few years. (Kane Choa) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink May 2015 Councils Lopezlink May 2015  couch potato treats Filipino love, optimism shine HR Updates PR Challenge in ‘Shine, Pilipinas!’ SSID Love Mayweather shines through this summer in ABS-CBN’s summer station ID (SSID), “Shine, Pilipinas!” This outpoints First Balfour’s 1st town hall year’s theme song, performed by Liza Soberano ABS-CBN’s ‘Tulong PH’ and Enrique Gil, shows how Filipinos express their love and how this love gives them strength Pacquiao discussion a success to smile through difficult times. Kapamilya stars campaign wins Grand Anvil DEPARTMENT heads, ju- the company’s first town hall and empowerment, the meeting gathered to give life to this year’s campaign for 48th win nior executives and the leaders meeting for 2015. fostered a less formal environ- conceptualized and created by ABS-CBN Creative Communications Management. The “Shine, FLOYD Mayweather Jr. backed of the First Balfour Kilusan Organized with the aim to ment where participants dis- Pilipinas!” theme song was written by Eric Po and up his claim of being “The Best were invited to participate in enhance employee engagement cussed their ideas, voiced their Lloyd Oliver Corpuz, with music composed and Ever” as he outpointed Filipino opinions and asked questions produced by Marcus Davis and Amber Davis. The fighter Manny Pacquiao to win the Strategic Business Planning’s Ronnie Liu about the organization. Jeepney TV brings back 2015 SSID team is headed by Robert Labayen, much-hyped “Fight of the Centu- (standing) launches the company’s 2015 Updates on the company’s Johnny delos Santos and Patrick de Leon. It was directed by Paolo Ramos and Peewee Gonzales. (PHOTO BY: JOHNNY DELOS ry” in front of a packed crowd at corporate goals corporate goals, target projects, ‘Baywatch’ safety milestones, new business- Jeepney TV (SKYcable Channel 9) becomes the SANTOS) the MGM Grand Garden Arena es and human resources were first cable channel in the Philippines to revive in Las Vegas on May 3. reported by presenters Levi Dy, “Baywatch,” which captured Filipino audiences Facing a hostile, mostly pro-Pac- Leslie Jacinto, Lace Ramos, Jo- during its initial run on ABS-CBN some 15 years quiao crowd, Mayweather lived up ram San Luis and Ronnie Liu, ago. The TV series follows the story of lifeguards to his status as the odds-on favorite Yolanda docu wins at NYF 2015 who underwent the High-Im- in California led by Mitch Buchannon (David entering the fight and flashed the ABS-CBN won a bronze medal nalist Chiara Zambrano. International Affairs category. form that made him the top pound- pact Presentation workshop in Hasselhoff ). “Baywatch” will air weekdays at 7 ABS-CBN Corporation won ABS-CBN won the Grand Anvil Award for its “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo in the Cinematography category Finalist certificates were handed ABS-CBN’s “Compassion and for-pound boxer in the world. December 2014. Na” campaign p.m. beginning on May 4, with day-after weekday the Grand Anvil Award—the of the New York Festivals (NYF) out to ABS-CBN’s morning news Empathy for Our Fellow Man” cam- The judges scored the bout 118- To keep employees in sync repeats at 12 p.m. starting May 5. highest form of recognition World’s Best TV & Films 2015 for magazine program “Umagang paign was also cited as a finalist in 110, 116-112, and 116-112, giving with business goals, the attend- for a public relations program its documentary “Yolanda (Hai- Kay Ganda” in the Best Coverage the News Promotion category. Mayweather his 48th straight victory. ees were asked to cascade these ‘Nathaniel’ a in the country—for its “Tulong yan).” of Breaking News category, for NYF World’s Best TV & Films The American retained the WBC company developments to their Na, Tabang Na, Tayo Na” cam- source of ABS-CBN Integrated News “Wrath of Haiyan”; and Zambrano’s competition honors programming and the WBA welterweight cham- respective departments. (Dolly paign at the 50th Anvil Awards head Ging Reyes received the documentary titled “Spratlys: Mga in all lengths and forms from over pionships, while also annexing Pac- Pasia) inspiration hosted by the Public Relations “Nathaniel” has touched the award along with broadcast jour- Isla ng Kalayaan” in the National/ 50 countries. quiao’s WBO welterweight title. Society of the Philippines. hearts of TV viewers because Pacquiao made a good account The“Tulong Na, Tabang Na, of the inspiration and good of himself and gave a strong ef- ‘Me and My SKY’ Tayo Na” campaign, which also values it teaches families every night. They will fort, but it was not enough as he won a Gold Anvil, brought surely get more hooked on the story of Nathaniel suffered the sixth loss of his career Star Music showcases fresh OPM New campaign launched at GA relief and rehabilitation for (Marco Masa) now that he has met his dad Paul against 57 wins and two draws. the victims of typhoon Pablo, (Gerald Anderson). Don’t miss the continuation Mayweather was gracious in THE leadership team of SKY TVC shows different characters the Bohol quake and typhoon of the story that will inspire everyone to have faith talents in compilation album victory, as he said after the fight: Cable Corporation spear- from SKYcable’s local and for- Yolanda in 2013. SKY Cable Corporation received a Gold Anvil for “Tugon ng SKY sa in the goodness of people, “Nathaniel,” weeknights “He’s a hell of a fighter. I take my headed the recent employees’ eign programs interacting with

JAZMINES ABS-CBN bagged a to- Yolanda: Saya at Pag-asa Para sa Kapamilyang Nasalanta” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. STAR Music gathers up-and- posed of Joseph Marco, Bryan San- Moreover, it boasts the works of hat off to Manny Pacquiao. I see general assembly held at Eton subscribers’ normal activities. Y tal of eight awards for its coming local musicians in the tos, Michael Pangilinan and Marlo young composers Kaye Cal (“Isang now why he’s one of the guys that’s Centris in Quezon City. Some memorable scenes outstanding PR programs The commuter safety mobile Awards of the Kapisanan compilation album “OPM Fresh,” Mortel. Their single “Number One” Araw”), Hazel Faith (“Liwanag”) at the pinnacle of boxing.” DIMP :

The “Me and My SKY” cor- show a regular guy seemingly Y and tools in this year’s Anvil app “PasaHero,” ABS-CBN ng Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, which showcases the next-gen- and Marlo’s song “M.O.O.” are in- and MMJ or the Magno Twins Meanwhile, the “Punch ng Bayan” porate campaign, which takes having a movie date with Julia Awards, considered the Os- Philharmonic Orchestra’s including Best TV Station- eration original Pilipino music, or cluded in the album. (“Haypa”). meter of ABS-CBN’s “Isang Bayan inspiration from the realization Roberts from “Notting Hill,” OPM, talents. “OPM Fresh” also shines a light Other songs include “Rain Para Kay Pacman” campaign has cars of the public relations “Spotlight Series: The Music of Metro Manila for Channel

that SKY has made a mean- and a lady having a selfie with PHOTOSB industry in the country. Ryan Cayabyab, the “Heart- 2; Best AM Station-Metro “OPM Fresh” provides a plat- on “PBB All In” finalist Maris Racal Dance” by Moophs featuring Al- reached 101,732,898 punches as of ingful difference in people’s Novak Djokovic as he raises SKY Cable Corporation throbs on 30” online contest Manila for DZMM; Best form for budding solo and group with her song “Tanong Mo Sa Bi- exandra; “Boy” by Star Magic artist May 4. The campaign aimed to “rally lives on a personal level, was his Wimbledon championship SKY president & CEO and ABS-CBN won a Gold Anvil under the for employees, the “Pamilya Public Service Program for acts from various genres to shine tuin,” as well as “The Voice” artist Ja- Renee Pionso; “Til My Heartaches everyone to be one for Manny,” said launched during the event. trophy. Who can forget that COO Carlo L. Katigbak and SKY PR Tools category for its 2013 OnGuard” campaign and The “Failon Ngayon”; Best Drama and show their potential. cob Benedicto with “’Pagkat Ikaw.” End” by TFCkat 2013 grand win- ABS-CBN Sports head Dino Lau- The event was attended by adorable little boy doing a fist COO Ray Montinola campaign “Tugon ng SKY sa Filipino Channel’s “Boto Mo Program for “The Legal Wife”; The compilation ner Vanessa Q; “Must Be Going rena. (Camille B. Naredo. Excerpted employees from SKY’s Mega bump with Linda of the ani- Yolanda: Saya at Pag-asa Para Kinabukasan ng Bawat Pilipi- Best Public Affairs Host for album contains Crazy” by Star Magic Batch 2013 from www.abs-cbnnews.com) Manila operations, while simul- mated film“Rio” or the grand- sa Kapamilyang Nasalanta,” no” also received a Silver Anvil Atom Araullo; Best Actress ‘Dream Dad’ finds happy 13 songs and member Alexander Diaz; “Kasala- taneous assemblies were held in father doing magic tricks with which provided Yolanda sur- each. for Drama Program for Bea two bonus nan” by JC Padilla; and “Hanep” by key regional areas, including Dolphy as his audience? There ending vivors with free TV viewing The Kapamilya network Alonzo; and Best Actor for “Dream Dad” was the number one most-watched t r a c k s . all-girl band Rouge. Cebu, Davao, Baguio, Bacolod is also a teenager belting out stations in Tacloban and Vil- also collected 10 awards Drama Program for Jericho program in the Philippines during its run, and its It fea- The album also has bonus tracks and Iloilo. a song to the delight of Blake lamor Air Base. at the 23rd Golden Dove Rosales. (Kane Choa) final episode in April performed true to form. The tures the by Iñigo Pascual (“Lullabye-bye”) and As SKY chief operating Shelton of “The Voice” and the ABS-CBN drama finished on top of its game with pioneer Alex Gonzaga (“Break Na Tayo”). officer Ray Montinola said, debutante dancing with Gene a national TV rating of 34.6%, beating its rival batch of “OPM Fresh” is available at re- “…Different strokes for - dif Kelly in “Singin’ in the Rain.” program’s 14.9%. The series was a hit because of O P M cord bars nationwide for P199. ferent folks but only one thing Updates on upcoming activ- its light and values-oriented narrative, the endear- Fresh that Digital tracks can also be down- is common—SKY somehow ities and promotions that aim EL Center to host leadership workshop ing character of Baby ( Jana Agoncillo), and the i n c l u d e s loaded via leading record stores made things better.” to tighten the bonds between Photo by Mark J. Rebilas, USA MANAGERS, executive Model, Stock and Flow, and pants at P25,000 each, with the romantic tension between Baste (Zanjoe Marudo) Harana, the and at online music stores. (Aaron A 60-second TV commercial SKY and its subscribers are TODAY/Reuters coaches, corporate trainers and Causal Loops, on the first fourth member attending for and Alex (Beauty Gonzales), his love interest. boy group com- Domingo) was presented that used a short- available www.facebook.com/ Singers Brian Termulo and Klarisse de Guzman perform a special live change consultants are invited day; and the Theory U in- free (savings of P25,000). Slots ened version of an original song MySKYCable or www.mysky. to join the Coaching Tools novation lab process on the are limited. Erich joins ‘Forevermore’ especially created for SKY. The com.ph. (​Dino Quizon​) version of the “Me & My SKY” song Erich Gonzales adds more thrill to the primetime and Strategies for the Learn- second day. TRAIL corpo- For more info, call Armin viewing experience of TV viewers with her special Cinema One launches ing Organization workshop to rate clients will also impart Pullantes at tel. no. 631-5923, appearance as the mysterious girl named Alex in be held at the Eugenio Lopez successful action learning ap- email rizalacademy.armin@ “Forevermore.” Xander (Enrique (EL) Center on May 26 and 27 plications. gmail.com and visit www.riza- Gil) and Agnes (Liza Soberano) Open Air Cinema One and in Marco Polo Ortigas on On the third day, which will lacademy.com or www.solphil- will face more changes as Alex June 26. be the follow-up/closing ses- ippines.org. enters their lives. Who is Alex CINEMA One launched its new- and “Shift” by Siege Ledesma, and Organized by The Rizal sion in June, participants will The EL Center has facili- and what will be her role in est outdoor screening event, in John Carney’s “Begin Again.” Academy for Innovation and present their personal and team ties and amenities for busi- Xander and Agnes’ relationship? partnership with Nuvali Night Up Dharma Down, Moonstar88 Leadership (TRAIL) and the learnings. ness functions, conferences, Don’t miss the last three weeks Sky Cinema, at The Fields, Nuvali and Kai Honasan performed in be- Society for Organizational The regular investment fee meetings, conventions, team of “Forevermore,” week- in Laguna on May 1. tween the films with other surprise Learning, the three-day event is P25,000 per participant with building and corporate events nights after “Nathaniel” Hosted by John Lapus, Open guests. Trampolines, inflatables, will cover the five disciplines a promo rate of P20,000 per as well as family weekend on ABS-CBN Prime- Air Cinema One featured Cinema food trucks and kite flying com- of the learning organization participant until May 5. Mean- packages. It is located along time Bida. One Originals “That Thing Called pleted the Open Air Cinema One A shower of confetti to cap the successful event and systems thinking and while, the 3+1 group package Sumulong Highway in Anti- Tadhana” by Antoinette Jadaone family getaway. (Katherine Solis) its tools, such as the Iceberg is available for three partici- polo. (​​Rhoan Solis)  Lopezlink May 2015 Lopezlink May 2015  By Carla Paras-Sison

THREE years ago, ABS-CBN ment. She believes that every (PRRC), she feels fortunate Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- successful ecotourism site will that the assignment is apoliti- tion Inc. executive director eventually turn the tide in favor cal. Gina Lopez mobilized Bantay of poor communities that hap- “PRRC is just cleaning the Kalikasan to help develop pen to live in the most beautiful river. That’s the only intention. and market two ecotourism scenic spots in the country. We don’t have any political sites in Puerto Princesa City, Barangays’ way out of problems because everybody Palawan. poverty wants a clean river. In fact, Today, there are five Her G • Eco Tours team we are able to receive flourishing ecotourism and gets the inputs of each com- the cooperation of livelihood projects in Palawan. munity on how best to develop all the mayors.” The communities are self-suf- nature’s attractions for tourists, Even after ficient, with one site providing helps them build infrastruc- her appoint- work to 275 families who are ture such as ports to improve ment as a gov- able to send their children to access, and trains them to be ernment official school, even up to college. “Earth Warriors.” By teaching ends, Lopez knows She proudly announces residents how nature itself can she will continue with Clockwise from top: Gina Lopez welcomes her uncle, more sites have been initi- be the entire barangay’s way out her advocacies. Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, during ated since the first ecotourism of poverty, G • Eco Tours builds “ABS-CBN is in media. the inauguration of G • Eco Tours’ Guimaras project; OML project: Sarangani, Sorsogon, a pool of environmentally con- It has the ability to catalyze (center), with FPH VP Benjamin R. Lopez (right), leads Romblon and Guimaras. In the groundbreaking for Binabaywan; After the blessing the pipeline are Samar, Leyte of the facilities in Sibunag, Guimaras; The view from the and Mindoro. floating cottage overlooks the clear blue sea; Tamban fish Models of success originally sold in Guimaras for P60 per kilo; Sardines made Her vision is simple: “We from the same fish developed by G Stuff now sell for P185 can’t change the whole country per bottle; One of the seven waterfalls in Lake Sebu, South all at once. But we can create Cotabato; Sohoton Cave in Surigao has a hanging bridge models of success, to show connected to a “live” cave with spectacular formations big similarly situated communities enough to walk through for an hour and a half that ecotourism is feasible and can provide sustainable em- G • ECO TOURS ... says Mael Cabigao, G • Eco go to Palawan where you’ve Norie Garcia, Bantay Ka- run independently by the resi- selective. We have to be aligned “After a while you can only ployment over the long term. scious tourist guides as well as and facilitate action. We will Her message to LopezLink from page 1 Tours manager. got the beach, Ugong Rock for likasan program manager, adds: dents, who have expanded the with businesses that have the do so much sunbathing, getting Because if we just do it in one active protectors of the forests, continue to be part of ABS- readers: “Come and visit our Thus, for the traveler who caving and zip lining, and the “Instead of bringing them to livelihood activities to include same vision as we do—that of drunk on the beach and all of site, then people might say we where fresh streams flow and CBN, which allows us to make ecotourism sites. We will or- Just last March, Pres. Lose yourself in a total doesn’t want to settle for “the underground river, so it’s a mix the city to show their tradi- restaurant and photography a Philippines with eco-friendly that. You see the beauty of just got lucky. But if we are able trees provide nutritious food a difference in the lives of our ganize activities and tours for Aquino officially declared vacation experience that com- usual,” there is the road less trav- of different activities. If you tions, we encourage tourists to ventures and, soon, organic tourism practices that support nature and say, ‘Wait a minute, to succeed in many sites, then and healing medicines. countrymen.” your families, your companies 2015 as Visit the Philippines bines culture, crafts, skills and eled—but no less gorgeous—to want beaches, Sorsogon has go to the community and see farming. sustainable community build- will my kids see that? Will my they will know that it’s not The team also counts on the Premier objective so you will have a grand time. Year (VPY), with the goal of natural resources through the such gems as Sarangani, Pala- everything from a surfing to how they, for example, grow 20 “We try to bring forward ing efforts and responsible care apo see this?’ When you go to luck. It means the business re- support of local governments to She believes members of the Be awed by the splendor of the attracting 10 million inter- five unique destinations of G • wan, Sorsogon, Romblon and a swimming beach to a beach varieties of camote and several the insights we get from our for the environment. We can- a G • Eco Tours destination, ally works and is sustainable.” help the community prosper in a Lopez Group are privileged to country while your visit there national visitors. The country Eco Tours. the newly launched site in Gui- where you could swim with varieties of upland rice, weave communities, like stakeholder not partner with a hotel that you’re helping a community Lopez acknowledges sustainable manner. “The LGU be part of a conglomerate that helps improve the lives of the also hopes to hit its target of ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- maras. G • Eco Tours also aims the marine life and harvest sea their cloths and continue to do engagement,” Garcia says of disregards the environment, for that also has that purpose in that the country’s economic (local government unit) has to has national development as a communities. Call G • Eco 56 million domestic tourists pamilya Foundation Inc. (AL- to open up a slew of other sites, urchins or seaweed for your their traditional dances.” their takeaway from the highly example, or treats their workers mind—to retain what you see growth has not been inclusive. be friendly. Otherwise, it will be premier objective. Tours at 0917-8850770 and for 2016 after recording 44 KFI) executive director Gina including Samar; Concepcion lunch.” Bantay Kalikasan works successful Ugong Rock project. unfairly.” now for generations to come.” She proposes that ecotour- very difficult for the project to “Our family (the Lopez 904-5066 or email tours@g- million in 2014. Lopez launched G • Eco Tours and Carles in Northern Iloilo; At the living museum of closely with the G • Eco Tours Since they don’t remain in Gina Lopez’s penchant At the same time, Cabigao ism is a sustainable enterprise move forward,” Lopez says. family) has always been inter- ecotoursph.com if you are in- VPY, combined with the early this year as one of the and Iba in Zambales. Lamilifew in Sarangani, visi- team in selecting and develop- the area yet want the project to for getting things done fast is adds, the communities need to that can alleviate poverty and, Apolitical ested in the national well-being. terested. We can arrange visits prolonged summer break, is social entrepreneur arms of the But which ecotourism des- tors will get to see the “dream ing the different sites. Pre- G be sustainable, the group shares also a great catalyst for change be the ones lifted out of pov- at the same time, protect the As chair of the Pasig River In that way, we are all very lucky the whole year round. Looking the perfect time to discover the foundation. tination is for you? Cabigao weavers of the South” at work, • Eco Tours, the environmen- its strategies and collaborates because her sense of urgency erty. country’s natural environ- Rehabilitation Commission to be part of this Group.” forward to seeing you there!” Philippines beyond the head- “What makes G • Eco Tours breaks it down for prospective so called because the women tal arm of ALKFI launched with the local government, drives the team forward to “As GL [Gina Lopez] lines and sample its offerings in different is that we are, first and visitors: weave designs that must come the Ugong Rock ecotourism barangay leaders and other achieve its targets. would say, ‘I don’t mind entre- the areas of history and culture, foremost, into preserving the “If you’re into culture, Sa- to them in a dream, says Cab- project in Palawan in 2008. stakeholders who understand “It’s exciting because we are preneurs getting rich, but the lifestyle and entertainment, environment. More impor- rangani at the tip of Mindanao igao, a longtime New Yorker The site made P31 million last the values they want to impart. able to leverage the strength communities should also get music and arts, and sports, ad- tantly, we are into community is the place to go. If you want a who joined G • Eco Tours at its year, a 35% increase over 2013’s Adds Cabigao: “In terms of the foundation, our net- rich with them.’ And rightfully venture and ecotourism. building and development,” little bit more variety, you could inception five months ago. P23 million. It is now being of private partners, we are very working capacity and various so because the people in the resources and sectors,” Garcia communities are the ones that Helping the helpers points out. take care of the environment, in Metro Manila. The Farm at sales have plateaued, steps in Ismael Cabigao in February 2014 and was sent to the University of New- degree from UP Los Baños, Today, while Bantay Ka- so you also want them to be San Benito in Batangas also for an intervention of sorts. Manager mainly responsible for pro- castle, Australia to study mar- and she has taken postgradu- likasan focuses on delivering its responsible for their own back- provides wellness and massage “We look into it and make Mael is a business man- viding project management keting and global poverty and ate courses in tropical ecol- goal targets under environment yard.” training to the locals. sure that we’re not remiss in agement, operations, human support and building the tools development. Juancho dreams ogy and conservation at James conservation, livelihood and But, in the end, what G “It’s super inspiring and fun our obligations to help them resources and administration and technology needed by the of attaining a master’s degree Cook University in Australia community participation, G • • Eco Tours and Bantay Ka- to be working with people who succeed in their targets. But professional who was based group. Before G • Eco Tours, in environmental and wildlife and a sustainable tourism for Eco Tours takes care of mar- likasan really want is for visitors ALKFI executive director Gina Lopez (at right, back to are like-minded, who believe most of them are independent in New York for 26 years. He he was with IBM for seven conservation and to lead con- development course with the keting the sites—or, as Cabigao to go to the sites themselves. camera) pumps up community members in Guimaras in the Philippines,” G • Eco in that they’re the ones who set has work experience in both years. Gelo is currently prepar- servation efforts all around the UNWTO-Themis Founda- calls it, “the fun part.” “The key thing is to see and Tours manager Mael Cabigao their own targets as well,” says for-profit and nonprofit envi- ing for the next phase of his world. tion and George Washington “We show the sites to our experience the sites—being G • Eco Tours and Bantay Ka- Architects Paulo Alcazaren says. Cabigao. ronments. Mael loves traveling life—pursuing graduate stud- University. area managers so they can in the world’s densest forest likasan work together in find- and Bong Recio are helping The third partner in the Select residents are trained and has traveled extensively in ies in Australia as an AusAid Dr. Kitsie Torres think of ways to package them in Sibuyan, seeing untouched ing, packaging and managing behind the scenes in the soon- triumvirate is the community to become “Earth Warriors,” the US, Europe and Asia. Prior scholar. Tourism development Celina-Therese Rotea as tourist destinations. We look islands and rivers, eating local destinations, while government to-open Samar package, while itself. men, women and youth who to returning to the Philippines consultant Tourism development for things that need to be done, food, island hopping,” Garcia and private-sector partners take the heads of key departments “We’d like to see a constant take to heart the whole idea in 2014, he was the North Juancho Misa A veterinarian, Kitsie is consultant how we can beef up the souve- says. up their own share of the load of the College of St. Benilde growth in their income as a of sustainability and the im- America representative and Tourism development passionate about sustainable Celina is a recent graduate nir items, what’s the wow factor, “If you’re surrounded by in getting Philippine commu- have signed on for Sorsogon. community so we look for ways portance of protecting the en- brand manager of the Travel consultant tourism, marine conserva- of AB Political Science, minor how to differentiate it from the beauty, your outlook towards nities out of poverty. On the culinary front, chefs to up that income. We’re beef- vironment. At the end of the Warehouse Inc. boutique Juancho graduated with tion and travel photography. in Development Management, other sites,” Cabigao says. life changes. And the Filipinos G • Eco Tours has as- from the Raintree Restaurants ing up the souvenir items, for exercise, the participants have travel agency in Manila. an interdisciplinary degree in Before joining G • Eco Tours, from Ateneo de Manila Uni- The G• Eco Tours manager, are the best in terms of being sembled an enviable roster of group flew in community example, by helping them with a graduation ceremony led psychology and communica- she was the environmental versity. She enjoys traveling who works with a team of four friendly and hospitable. Beau- private-sector partners that members and trained them in the designs,” Cabigao notes. by ALKFI chief Gina Lopez Standing, l-r: Gelo Trias, G • Eco Tours manager Mael Cabigao and Juancho Angelo Trias tion from Ateneo de Manila officer of Pangulasian Island, and learning about different in Manila aside from the area tiful views and the care and at- reads like a who’s who of the menu planning, food prepara- G • Eco Tours constantly where they formally take on Misa; Seated, l-r: Dr. Kitsie Torres, Bantay Kalikasan program manager Project manager University in 2014. In the El Nido Resorts in Palawan. cultures. She is also an avid managers, describes a G • Eco tention of the Filipinos—that’s Philippine design, culinary tion and presentation in vari- monitors the progress of the the “Earth Warrior” designa- Norie Garcia and Celina-Therese Rotea Gelo joined G • Eco Tours course of his degree, he was Kitsie obtained her veterinary foodie. Tours package as a “vacation the best combination in any arts, and architecture sectors. ous Raintree establishments community and, in cases where tion. with a conscience.” vacation,” Cabigao asserts.  Lopezlink May 2015 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink May 2015  ‘Lola, Mommy and Me’ Ongoings Stylish grandmas, moms show Lopez Museum kicks off BenCab’s milestone with ‘Frames of Reference’ THE opening reception of Lopez Museum director Curated by Dannie Alvarez, BenCab graces Lopez Museum art books himself—from pulp National Artists, borrowed Frames of Reference at Lopez Cedie Lopez Vargas welcomed Frames of Reference is doubly again through the library exhi- to bookbinding—with sizes paintings and the works of Museum and Library kicked off guests to the museum’s final exhi- special because when the mu- bition. varying from 1.5 inches to fo- featured artists Nunelucio off moves in fashion show the series of eight multi-sited bition for 2015. Later this year, the seum first moved to Benpres Art enthusiasts were treated lios. Samsung provided curved Alvarado, Santi Bose, Joey ON May The runway will feature married Rep. Anton Lagdameo silent auction of jewelry, airfare exhibitions to be mounted in museum will move to a new, albeit Building about 29 years ago, to BenCab’s works that have TVs and tablets to leaf through Cobcobo, Don Salubayba and 31, the fashion international brands of Davao del Norte, realized and hotel accommodations to celebration of National Artist temporary, location in Rockwell BenCab’s was the first exhibi- never been exhibited before. the pages of each art book for Alvin Yapan. G r a n d alongside the creations of that many of those on the family getaways and romantic Benedicto Cabrera’s (BenCab) Center, marking another exciting tion that was mounted at the They pored over scrapbook-like detailed viewing and apprecia- The Lopez Memorial Museum Ballroom designer Rajo Laurel, to be board were people she and her destinations, beauty and well- 50 creative years. chapter in its rich history. gallery. As fate would have it, compilations of collages from tion of the artist’s works. is at the ground floor, Benpres of the modeled by actress Dawn husband knew. ness gift certificates and lim- the late 1960s to the 1980s. Frames of Reference runs un- Building, Exchange Road corner R a f f l e s Zulueta with other celebrities “We all seemed to have ited-edition artwork. Clippings and cutouts from til July 4, 2015. Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- Fairmont and their children and grand- the same ideas about how to “Lola, Mommy and Me” magazines, product wrappers, Also ongoing at the mu- seum days and hours are Mondays Hotel in children. improve the lives of children, is one of the events lined up drawings and sketches com- seum is Propaganda, an exhibit to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 M a k a t i Zulueta had joined the advi- so I’m glad to be on board with to celebrate Bantay Bata 163’s bined with BenCab’s handwrit- to commemorate the 70th an- a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited will open sory board of Bantay Bata upon them,” said Zulueta. 18th anniversary. RCE caps Lopez Group’s ‘green month’ Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) Operations head Angela R. Lopez (5th from left) ing were exhibited together with niversary of the end of World access to exhibitions and library its doors the invitation of ABS-CBN Aside from the fashion For more info about “Lola, and program heads Dario Pagcaliwagan and Dulce Festin-Baybay (2nd and postcards, posters and print fo- War II. It features World War resources by signing up for the to stylish kids, mothers and Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation show, “Lola, Mommy and Mommy and Me,” contact Jen- 3rd from left) are shown with a Tahanan Walang Hagdanan representative lios. These show the early begin- II posters, election-related Lopez Museum membership pro- Lopez Museum director Cedie Lopez Vargas and BenCab (3rd and 4th from right) with the presenters of their equally chic grandmas. Inc. executive director Gina Lo- Me” will also feature health nifer Damian at 415-6625 or (4th from left) at the latter’s booth during the five-day Lopez Group nings of his Larawan, Japanese archival materials, LVN mov- gram. Members can borrow books “Frames of Reference” (l-r): Rene Guatlo (BenCab Art Foundation Inc.), Dannie Alvarez, Annie Sarthou, Bobby Billed as “Lola, Mommy pez. and wellness products, travel [email protected] recyclable collection event (RCE). The RCE is a joint project of LGFI and the Women, and Sabel series. ies still photographs, a collec- from the lending section and get Gopiao (BenCab Art Foundation Inc.) and Erwin Oliva (Samsung Philippines) and Me,” the event is a fashion The actress, who had always packages, kidswear and many and Lita Montifar at 415-2272 Benpres Building Council (BBC). Lopez Group employees donated recyclable BenCab’s love for handmade tion of rare maps, Philippine discounts on lectures, workshops and food show for the benefit visited orphanages and homes more. Other highlights include loc. 3762 or Isabelita_Monti- waste to the BBC, which will find resellers for the items. The proceeds paper was evident. He made the imprints and artworks by and services for only P1,500. of Bantay Bata 163. for the elderly even before she a Champagne high tea and a [email protected]. will go to the organizations supported by the council, including Tahanang By Dulce Festin-Baybay Walang Hagdanan. The RCE capped the Group’s monthlong lineup of green Lopez Values in Action activities that started with Earth Hour in March. Also in photo are LGFI’s Ang Sistema: Playing hopeful symphonies for the youth Caloy Campos, Ogie Agaton, Julie Cuevas and Ed Degorio (1st, 6th, 7th and OML@85 8th from left) By Anthony Alcantara

THERE is growing evidence that classical music can actually A celebration of life PH climate, energy THE 85th birthday celebration Amando Doronila who edited Importance of family, the time it was not proper for a help young people transcend of Oscar M. Lopez (OML), the Manila Chronicle was there, bonding country mired in so much pov- poverty. 1 Lopez Group chairman emeri- as was Pauline Paredes-Sicam, Federico R. Lopez, who erty. But well,’ Ninoy shrugged, Ang Sistema: The Young and health sectors tus, was nothing short of a cel- another ex-Chronicle journalist. now heads the First Holdings ‘he believed God gave him the People’s Conference, a concert- ebration of life. It is a life that Senate President Franklin Group, emphasized the impor- opportunity to make a lot of cum-conference sponsored by find the ‘nexus,’ shape is both amazing and inspiring. Drilon, an Ilonggo like OML, tance of family and bonding in money and so he felt he could the Lopez Group at the Cultural And it is a life that continues to led political leaders at the his welcome speech. spend it however he wished.’’’ Center of the Philippines, gives us common agenda draw ohhs and ahhs even as it occasion. Speaker Feliciano Piki, as he is known in the Piki continued to recall a wonderful explanation through gives younger people something Belmonte, a former Chronicle Group, talked about his grow- that “upon returning home to vibrant music, fervid narration AS part of its newly launched mate-energy nexus, which are, of an ideal to aspire for as their reporter who showed OML ing-up years and how OML Manila that Christmas, I men- 2 3 and inspiring anecdotes. Healthy Energy Initiative, in terms of climate adaptation, years speed by. the ropes on the police beat, inculcated the family values tioned the comment of Ninoy This event has been made Health Care Without Harm to monitor the health impacts OML, as we fondly know was there too. DILG Sec. Mar and love of music that were to my Mom and she expressed more special with the partici- The air is filled with applause as the audience members rise to their feet after the concert (HCWH)-Asia, together with of climate change through ro- him in the Lopez Group, rel- Roxas took time out to be pres- important to his own life. Piki something Dad never revealed pation of Jamie Bernstein and OML Center, convened a bust surveillance systems, and ishes the company of close fam- ent. But mostly, there were the spoke of how OML taught him before: ‘We never told you this Tricia Tunstall, who delivered Orchestra (ABS-CBN P.O.), Mountain King” from the Peer him for flexibility and the abil- round table discussion entitled to build resilient health systems ily, associates and friends. This is past and present executives of the value of lifetime learning in but your Dad felt the same way the narrations in between the Philippine Philharmonic Gynt Suite of Edvard Grieg, ity to connect ideas, which are “NEXUS: Shaping a Common responsive to these impacts. why the nearly 500 people that Lopez companies with whom “an environment that encour- and voiced these same concerns performances. Bernstein is the Orchestra (PPO) and the Or- and “Les Toreadors” from Car- requisites in today’s jobseekers. Agenda for Climate, Energy “For mitigation, the health afternoon are those he described OML had interacted during aged learning in so many ways and sentiments to your Lolo. daughter of Leonard Bernstein, chestra of the Filipino Youth men Suite by Georges Bizet. “In other parts of the world, and Health” at the OML Cen- sector needs to advocate to in his thank-you speech as hav- his watch as Group CEO. beyond school.” Doing so strained their rela- 4 whose fame comes from the (OFY), whose members belong The other highlights of the educators are coming to the ter facilities in Ortigas. other sectors for mitigation 5 ing “been with me through my Standing ovation There was music, and books, tionship, and later resulted in musical “West Side Story.” to the disadvantaged members event include “Excerpts from same conclusions about the The round table discussion measures that have co-benefits journey all these years.” OML was met several times and how the OML family was his exclusion from a subsequent Tunstall is an advocate of society, the performers tell the West Side Story” by Bernstein, value of the arts in stimulat- aimed to gather leaders from to health, such as shifting from Registration was set to start with a standing ovation, from “always around nature, the out- trip to Hong Kong acknowl- of music education for social inspiring story of Ang Misyon. “Mindanao Sketches” by Anto- ing thinking in school-age the climate, energy and health coal to clean energy….,’” Dr. at 5 p.m., but people started the time he entered the filled- doors, trees, mountains, the sea edging everyone who helped in change and author of “Chang- Ang Misyon Inc. was es- nio Buenaventura and “Allegro children,” said Bernstein. “It’s sectors in the Philippines to Guinto added. coming in early. Guests were to-capacity Rizal Ballroom and animals.” the success of the celebration.’ ing Lives: Gustavo Dudamel, El tablished by First Philippine con brio” from Symphony No. 5 creating new audiences in launch a national conversation He referred to the “Health a veritable who’s who in local of Makati Shangri-La, to the Best of all, Piki related how ‘Many unconnected dots’ Sistema and the Transformative Holdings Corporation and by Beethoven. a very large scale. The more and develop a common agenda in All Policies” approach being society but, best of all, they were time he gave his response at the OML taught them how to re- “Knowing how much he Power of Music.” ABS-CBN Corporation in There were also performanc- youth orchestra programs there that links climate resilience, promoted by WHO as a useful OML’s longtime friends. Many end of the program. gard their material wealth with admired his father, I know that Together with the mas- 2012. It was inspired by the es by Chi-Ying Hung, piano; are, the more teachers of music sustainable energy and health framework for addressing the were wheelchair-bound. There The program emphasized a strong sense of responsibility. must have hurt him immeasur- 6 terly musical performances of El Sistema of Venezuelan vi- Jade Rubis Riccio, soprano; you will need. The more these equity. climate-energy-health nexus was Socorro Paterno (widow the values dear to OML of Interview with Ninoy ably. But the story closed so the ABS-CBN Philharmonic sionary Jose Antonio Abreu, Malvin Beethoven Macasaet, new audiences are exposed to In his welcome remarks, and called for the adoption of 1. The birthday celebrator with spouse Connie, some of his children and of former Sen. Ting Paterno), many unconnected dots in my who thought of setting up an tenor; Thristan Mendoza, - ma orchestral music, the greater Dr. Rodel Lasco, OML Cen- health impact assessments in family, loyalty and love of coun- The revelation of the evening in-laws, and Ang Misyon’s Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz and Tinky Cruz; 2. who suddenly passed away two mind about Dad. It exemplified after-school music program for rimba; Ang Misyon cofounder the demand will be for more ter scientific director and a the evaluation of energy proj- try. OML’s love of music was was the story of how Piki had With Pol Nazareno, Manny Pangilinan, Washington SyCip and Anna SyCip; days after, and Erlinda Fabella his conviction that wealth can Calendar children from disadvantaged Jovianney Emmanuel Cruz, orchestral concerts. member of the United Nations ects. highlighted with the rendition this interview with former Sen. 3. With nephew Mike Lopez and niece-in-law Chris Lopez; 4. With Rico de de Carolis from OML’s student empower you to do great things, families. piano; and Brian Berino, piano. “All of this will not hap- Intergovernmental Panel on The event is part of a se- of songs from the Lopez musi- Ninoy Aquino who was then in Manzana, Dr. Ted Esguerra and the Philippine Mt. Everest team; 5. Organizing days in the US. but it also carried great respon- Just like El Sistema, Ang Gerard Salonga, musical di- pen overnight. But take a Climate Change, emphasized ries of activities to build mo- cal “Undaunted” as well as other exile in the US. committee head Beth Canlas (left) with Shirley Hombrebueno and Ilene BAYAN Academy offers Other guests were Car- sibilities and he never believed Estrada with a standee of OML; 6. Young Lopezes (l-r) Adriana Vargas, Joaquin Misyon’s goal is to “help rector and conductor of ABS- look at Venezuela, where El the importance of health in the mentum for HCWH-Asia’s memorable songs that capture Here is Piki’s account: the following certificate men Vargas, who according to that our happiness should Lopez, Briana Guingona, Isabel Puno, Rocio Puno, Robert Lopez (partly eradicate poverty in the Phil- CBN P.O., and Olivier Ocha- Sistema started 40 years ago. broader climate and energy dis- Healthy Energy Initiative, the OML spirit. Two of these “There was something at the training courses this daughter Tina, owed OML ever have to evolve around its hidden), Marco Vargas, Jaime Lopez (partly hidden), Josef Lopez, Marty ippines through social change, nine, conductor of the PPO and Today there are half a million course. He cited a recent World which aims to mobilize the songs, “Defying Gravity” from end of the meeting that struck month: her being able to walk after ephemeral trappings.” Lopez, Marianna Vargas, Bernice Guingona, Sam Abello, Maia Abello, Sophia May 6-7: simultaneously enhancing the head conductor of orchestras in children participating in youth Health Organization (WHO) health sector to play a central the musical “Wicked” and “We me. He said, ‘You know I had Finance for All she was literally forced by him Piki’s revelation connected Lopez, Ines Lopez and Erica Abello perform with “Undaunted” cast members May 14-15: country’s identity by creating Ang Misyon’s visiting mentors orchestras all over the country. report stating that “climate role in advocating for a move Share a Dream (The Philippines quite a tussle with your Lolo Project Plan- to stand up and go around the a lot of dots too in the minds career paths in classical music program, shaped the music for And the parents, friends and change is expected to cause ap- away from fossil fuel-based is for Filipinos)” by Noypi and Eñing sometime in 1968.’ I ning and Management mall; taipan John Gokongwei of many of OML’s friends, May 29: performance and redevelop- the evening’s performances. relatives are all being exposed proximately 250,000 additional power generation. the Juan dela Cruz band were asked, ‘What about?’ He said, It is said that 80 is the new Yes, “Climb Every Moun- Creativity and In- arrived early and waited on a executives and business associ- 60 and, perhaps, 85 is the new tain” was sung too during the ing its arts and culture scene.” A question presented during to concertgoing on a regular deaths per year between 2030 At present, the initiative is rendered by Lea Salonga. The ‘Well, it was over the extrava- novation for Leaders corner couch for the celebrator ates who many have found it It also established the Sistema the event was: how can classical basis. There is a huge interest and 2050.” comprised of a network from ABS-CBN Philharmonic gance of your Lolo’s ruby an- 65. OML isn’t showing any evening’s musical fest. Because For rates, call Carol Arcaya at to arrive; the Philippine Mt. difficult to reconcile OML as signs of slowing down as he cel- it was about OML’s 85th, the for the Filipino Youth, the local music relieve a country like the in classical music. This scenario Dr. Renzo Guinto, HCWH- five countries—Australia, Orchestra and the Orchestra niversary celebration with the 426-3140. Bayan Academy Everest group, which accom- they knew him and that con- version of El Sistema. Philippines from poverty? is slowly but surely being rep- Asia’s Healthy Energy Initia- China, India, the Philippines of the Filipino Youth gave an champagne fountains, flying in ebrated his 85th and is probably classic from the “Sound of Mu- reserves the right to change panied OML in all his memo- troversial party of his father. contemplating which mountain sic” was a natural to celebrate The OFY performed Synco- For Bernstein, music simply licated all over the world,” she tive campaigner, noted the roles and South Africa—and the outstanding performance of European royalty and American course dates. rable mountain climbing feats; Now they know. pated Clock, “In the Hall of the nurtures a child’s life and trains added. of the health sector in the cli- European region. music that evening. entertainers and all. I just felt at to climb next. the essence of OML. 10 Lopezlink May 2015 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink May 2015 11 Clockwise from left: Gretchen Fullido; 21K To celebrate OML’s 85th birthday Sudoku JUST how hot is Summer 2015? It’s top finisher and police Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! officer Dandelion Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para so hot that for the first time ever, says Bumahit (center) Go the distance with the ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, a woman in my apartment building, with his fellow PNP column at kahon. their air-con is on 24/7; to avoid bill officers; Karylle shock, she tripled the allotted budget Dear Rosie (center) with DZMM chairman emeritus on May 9! for the electricity bill. Their water con- Whether your Very Important Parent is into crafts or pampering or special projects sumption has also increased, which of simply spending an afternoon “chillaxing” with her loved ones, Power head May Ceniza and IF you think you’re over the course is always a good thing. Plant Mall will help you make it a day to remember for your mom! medical consultant hill, health wise, then remember Lopez Group chairman With various heat illnesses hover- For more mothers and daughters, Bantay Bata 163 has a fashion Dr. Luisa Puyat; and that Oscar M. Lopez (OML) emeritus Oscar M. Lopez on ing on the horizon, we can’t stress this show/food fair coming up a few weeks from now. The lineup is quite JM de Guzman and climbed his first mountain at Mt. Kota Kinabalu in 2011 enough—hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, es- impressive and it’s for a good cause too! “Lola, Mommy and Me” is Jessy Mendiola age 73. pecially if you can’t avoid going outside. part of the celebration of Bantay Bata’s 18th anniversary. That was Mt. Pinatubo in And remember, the enemy is not only MayooOoo is also the birthday month of our chairman, Ambassador 2003, and the Lopez Group high temperatures, but extreme heat Manuel M. Lopez. Happy birthday, Amba! chairman emeritus was accom- coupled with such factors as strenuous Congratulations to ABS-CBN for its Anvil and Golden Dove panied by most of his family, physical activity, dehydration, and alcohol and caffeine intake. awards victories, and to Energy Development Corporation for its including wife Connie. He has What’s your game plan for these red-hot days? For those on win at the World Geothermal Congress. summited at least one mountain summer vacation or on leave from their jobs, this is the perfect time ooOoo each in the three major island to look into G • Eco Tours. Sana masundan agad ang TV project ng LizQuen. Romcom ba- groups: Mt. Arayat, Mt. Pulag, In 2013, we were introduced to G Stuff, which offers food and gay sa kanila.—Chic Mt. Apo and Mt. Kanlaon. cosmetics lines made from clean and natural local ingredients. This ooOoo But he topped that on his year, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. executive Great to see our companies recovering from past setbacks and 81st birthday in 2011, when director Gina Lopez has come up with another out-of-the-box con- disasters. Aside from the obvious benefits to the employees, it is a he reached the peak of Mt. cept in G • Eco Tours: vacation packages that combine eco-friendli- boon to the rest of the country as well.—Terrey Kinabalu—the tallest moun- ness with fun and adventure! ooOoo tain in the Malay Archipelago condition. It is never fun to be I feel that getting to 90 is not Currently offering five destinations and with more to come, G • Love the SKYcable “Me and My SKY” campaign! This one is my at 14,000 feet—with Lopez sick or unhealthy whether you an insurmountable problem  Very Easy Eco Tours just might change the way we “do vacations.” Gina Lopez favorite SKY commercial so far. So cool!—Jones  Group executives and some of are young as most of you are or anymore.” Easy and the G • Eco Tours team sat down with LopezLink to discuss the ooOoo  his children. old as I am. Join OML as he once again Medium whats, whens, wheres and whys of this exciting new venture. Nawa’y madaming good lessons na mapulot sa bagong show na Celebs lead 2,700  Hard At the Economic Journalists “When you start to wonder if walks his talk with his kapami- The celebration of our chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez’s “Nathaniel,” lalo na para sa mga bata.—N.D. Association of the Philippines you can change bad habits, just lya! milestone continues with a special walk dubbed OML@85: Going ooOoo Wellness Fair last year, OML think of me. I used to smoke, In celebration of his 85th the Distance!, happening at the First Philippine Industrial Park Congrats to Manny Pacquiao. He’s still our Pambansang Ka- ‘kapamilya’ in DZMM run birthday on April 19, First told the reporters: “There are eat food that eventually blocked grounds on May 9. Join and find out if you can keep up with OML! mao!—Bing some lessons I want to share my arteries, stressed myself with Holdings Corporation has MATTEO Guidicelli, JM de Also taking part in the event Meanwhile, the Philippine Kapamilya may invite a maximum of two guests. For more info, with you. One is that it is never business pressures until I came put together a special wellness If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions Guzman, Jessy Mendiola and were DZMM anchors Jasmin National Police’s Dandelion Answer to April puzzle check out our story on page 10. too late to start being physical. face to face with my own mor- event. about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send Karylle led the 2,700 partici- Romero, Gretchen Fullido, Mar- Bumahit was named the top Solution, tips and What do you have planned for Mother’s Day? Power Plant Mall’s Two, you must have the deter- tality and changed everything. OML@85: Going the Dis- them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] pants at the DZMM Takbo isciel Yao, Atty. Claire Castro, finisher in the 21K category computer program salute to mothers actually begins on May 4, giving those who want mination to keep your body Now I am 84, have run out of tance! will be held at the First or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. 2015 at Bonifacio Global City, Cory Quirino, and Ahwel Paz with a time of 1:23:31. He available at to avoid the weekend madness plenty of bonding time with Mom. strong and your health in tiptop new mountains to climb… and Philippine Industrial Park, San- www.sudoku.com Taguig on April 12. and Winnie Cordero, who both and two colleagues, including to Tomas, Batangas on May 9, JM and Jessy, who ran in hosted the postrace program. a Special Action Force (SAF) By Gerbs De Castro from 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. the 5K race, led the gun start The monthly Lopez Group member, wore singlets that Eats OML@85: Going the Dis- for the 21K category. Matteo, HR Council-Lopez Lifelong said “I’m running for justice for Prolonged sun exposure tance! is open to Lopez Group who has supported DZMM’s Wellness Walk the Talk gave SAF.” employees. The event will be cause since 2013, was unable way to the activity, with em- The fun run aims to help can lead to pterygium counted as an official Walk the to run this year due to an in- ployees from various Lopez DZMM’s 75 scholars continue By Charizze Henson Talk (WTT) attendance. jury but turned up to show his Group companies joining the their elementary education. To register, contact the WTT support. fun run. (Kane Choa) MARK Andrade, a seafarer, prolonged exposure to the sun. It Sumptuous Sagada suffered from an eye condition is common among people who coordinator in your company. called pterygium. spend too much time outdoors country fries and lemongrass Stay hydrated as temperatures expected to soar “I had a growth from the cor- and more often seen in men and tea. Great-tasting burger! ner of my eye, over my cornea. in patients ages 20 to 40.” Sports & Wellness Cafe Bodega at the Rock ON April 18, the temperature temperature and humidity are To maintain a healthy fluid bal- I couldn’t see well so it affected Symptoms of pterygium calendar Inn serves meals with its pop- MAY soared to 36.2°C (or 97.16°F), both above 21.1°C (or 70°F), ance while in the dehydration my performance at work. It was include persistent redness or ular farm rice. The quantity per 9: OML@85: Going the the hottest day in Metro Manila we have entered the dehydra- zone, the following suggestions also really uncomfortable—it inflammation, foreign body serving is overwhelming for a Distance! so far in 2015, according to the tion danger zone and it becomes may help: was itchy and it felt like there sensation, tearing, dryness and See story on this breakfast meal. Philippine Atmospheric Geo- necessary to sip water frequently 1. Keep a large water bottle was sand in my eye.” itching. Lubricating eye drops page THE The Salt and Pepper Diner is physical and Astronomical Ser- and drink before, during and af- handy to encourage you to Pterygium is often charac- or ointments may be given to 9: EJAP Wellness Fair s u m - known for various inutom dishes. vices Administration (Pagasa). ter vigorous activity. drink water. terized by pink, fleshy tissue patients to reduce redness, ir- (Rockwell Tent, Makati), mer sun is The mushroom inutom with po- growth on the surface of the ritation or inflammation. Sur- On May 3, a heat index of as 2. Be sure to eat fruits and 11am. at its hottest and tato is unique and delicious! high as 40°C was expected to vegetables daily, not only to stay eye. It usually covers the white gery may be recommended if 10: Takbo Para sa Mga most intense, calling for nonstop air- conditioners or electric Lastly, for coffee enthusiasts, roast various parts of the country, hydrated, but also to maintain part of the eye closer to the the growth is large enough to Mandirigma, 3K/5K/10K fans at the maximum settings. To get further away from the visit Bana’s Cafe & Resto for the state weather bureau said. optimal health. nose and may extend into the cover the eye. (QC Memorial Circle), heat, families and friends flock to places like Baguio, Tagaytay, civet coffee, also called kape ala- Summer is only halfway over, 3. Have a glass of water be- cornea. Dr. Noguera advises patients 5am. Fee: P550-P750. Call Boracay and Palawan. mid or kopi luwak. This type of so we’ll surely be in for more fore each meal. In Filipino, it is known as to always wear UV-protected 374-3887 Eating in places with low temperatures increases one’s enjoy- coffee refers to the beans of cof- of the same—or, worse, even 4. After each trip to the rest- “pugita” because its shape re- sunglasses and use hats or um- 10: PDIC Run, ment gastronomically, and when you partner this with a very fee berries once they have been more superheated days. Thus, room, drink a glass of water to sembles that of an octopus. brellas when going outdoors. A 1K/3K/ 5K/10K (CCP Complex, interesting place in one of the coldest places in Luzon, then you eaten and excreted by the Asian the most important thing is to replenish your fluids. While pterygium progresses yearly visit to an ophthalmolo- might simply call it pure bliss! palm civet, thus making it the stay hydrated. Our bodies are 5. Set reminders on your slowly, it may continue growing gist will also be good to moni- Pasay), 5:30am. Fee: P400- P600. Call 841-4643 or Sagada in Mountain Province is located six hours from Baguio. world’s rarest gourmet coffee about 75% water and blood is phone, watch or email to drink until it covers the center of the tor the condition of the eyes. It prides itself on being a haven for trekking, spelunking and nature beverage. eye. A large pterygium can also Good news for OFWs! Get 263-7768 Clockwise from top: The author gets ready to nearly 80% water; when water every hour. 17: PaRun ng Cowboy, hiking. Compared to other popular tourist destinations, this place is Of course, one must never dig into his bacon lover’s burger and fries; is not replenished, blood thick- 6. Add a slice of lemon, distort the shape of the cornea 15% discount when you avail of a must-see especially for nature lovers, and the food is great too. 3K/5K/10K (CCP leave Sagada without tasting the Having a taste of civet coffee; Cafe ens, forcing the heart to work lime and/or mint to your water and lead to astigmatism. the seafarer’s eye care package Here are some food stops that visitors might want to look Complex, Pasay), 4am. fresh veggies. Bodega’s farm rice with bacon and egg harder and increasing the risk to give it some flavor without Says Asian Eye Institute cor- through the Asian Eye-PNB into. Baguio may be the so-called Fee: P450-P650. Call of heart attack. adding any extra calories. (Ex- nea and external disease specialist OFW Family Eye Care pro- First is Yoghurt House, whose best sellers are Java chicken summer capital of the Philippines, but a trip to Sagada releases 0915-8425951 According to the American cerpted from www.medicaldaily. Dr. Sharlene Noguera: “Pterygi- gram. For more info, call 898- with salad, and the banana with strawberry yoghurt. the nature-loving aspect of the traveler in an adventurous sense; Heart Association, when the com) um is commonly associated with 2020. Another notable restaurant is Misty Lodge and Café, a place coupled with good food selections, a great journey it would defi- Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline famous for its burgers and pizzas. Try the bacon lover’s burger, nitely be! 12 Lopezlink May 2015

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jorie, aunt Claudine and other relatives and friends, and nearly 200 photographs, this issue is a collector’s item you will want to keep. StarStudio also has features on moms and their children, in- cluding ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio who shares anecdotes about her mother Nora; Maricar Sebastian, mother of Jamvhille Sebastian; and the late Liezl Martinez. The ‘Chalk’ Music Issue: Play, pause, rewind! Clad in festival chic style, Chalk cover girl Nadine Lustre shares the soundtrack of her life, with new adventures and experiences Ann Bitagcol, Jigs Mayuga, Mikaela Lagdameo-Martinez and that makes it even more melodic. Tessa Prieto-Valdes. Metro also gives you a rundown of the lat- Completing this issue’s vibe are est fashion trends that combine sexy and elegance, perfect for Chalk’s fashion, beauty and life- all body types and style archetypes. style offerings that are all at- tuned to music! Sport your best ‘Mother of ABS-CBN’ wel- Coachella-inspired #ootd or take beach fashion inspiration comes ‘Working Mom’ from summer hits! We also dug Philippine media’s most influential woman, Charo Santos- deep into the scene for the low- ‘Metro’ gives you the best of Concio, opens up her home and shares how she balanced being a down on music. mother not only to her two boys, but to an entire media organi- Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- summer style zation. Our Mother’s Day issue is packed with ways to celebrate stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on An- Metro celebrates its 26th anniversary through a scorching hot this big day—we have must-try dessert destinations and brunch droid devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. Metro Body special. Maja Salvador, Coleen Garcia and Enrique recipes, spa treats and creativity boosters. The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac Gil lead Metro’s list of strong and sexy personalities. Anchored on users can access Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your fa- the concept of the selfie, Metro has put together a special Metro #JustJulia in ‘StarStudio’ vorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines or purchase current and back Body editorial featuring Iza Calzado, Matteo Guidicelli, Diego In an exclusive three-part special, StarStudio offers a glimpse into issues by logging on to http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/ Loyzaga, Lovi Poe, Kris Bernal, Aljur Abrenica, Arci Muñoz, Jo Julia Barretto’s life. Packed with interviews with Julia, mom Mar- Current-Issues/.

Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Nikki Nava Hot stuff for moms! Bonding with Mom Novelist Gail Tsukiyama once said, “Mothers and their children are in a category all their own. There’s no bond so strong in the entire world. No love so instantaneous and forgiving.” Wondering how to reward your mother for every- thing she’s done for you? Visit the mall with your family from May 4-10 and experience a weeklong celebration of moms! Paper flower making, “crafternoon” sessions, mom-pamper- ing booths and much more await! Keep calm and CPK THE season is at its hottest and we’re doing all we can not to wilt. Treat yourself for your hard work and achieve- While the discomfort away at Power Plant Mall as it celebrates ments! Go out with your team and enjoy good Mother’s Day and a host of other events this May! pizza at California Pizza Kitchen at the R2 Level. Just because there’s no occasion doesn’t more determined than ever to enter and win a worldwide a cappella Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco mean it’s not time to celebrate! competition that no American team has ever won. Are you ready for Rimowa roaming Executive Editor Rosan Cruz the comeback? Experience this movie in Dolby Atmos at the Power Travel in style and comfort with your very Plant Cinema at the R3 Level! See you, Bellas! Contributing Editors own Rimowa luggage. Visit Rimowa at the R1 Summer Getaway with Cathay Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) Level and make the most out of the last few Win a round-trip ticket to Bali, Hong Kong or Maldives via Ca- Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) weeks of summer. Whether you’re planning a thay Pacific when you shop at Power Plant from April 16 to May Zeny Orfano-Gonzales (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) staycation, an out-of-town 31. Every single-receipt purchase worth at least P2,000 Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) trip or if you’re going abroad, from Power Plant Mall, One Rockwell Retail, Manan- Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Rimowa’s got something for sala Retail, Edades Retail and Joya Retail shops or P3,000 Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing you. minimum Ready, get fit… single-re- LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group Did you know that May is National Physical ceipt pur- 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City Fitness and Sports Month? Before you hit the chase from Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 gym or play your favorite sport, don’t forget to Marketplac For feedback, email [email protected] purchase your essentials from Planet Sports at the by Rustan’s Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph R2 Level! Get ready to get fit! entitles you ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph to a raffle After Fat Amy’s mishap, the Barden Bellas are ticket!