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 Lopezlink June 2021 BIZ NEWS BIZ NEWS Lopezlink June 2021  FPH wins gold at 6th ASRA INAEC tapped to provide medevac services for Ascent, TMC First Gen attributable By Maila Banaag FIRST Philippine Holdings ASRA to identify and honor newable energy sources as fuel Corporation (FPH) has bagged sustainability reporting leaders. to run its power plants. INAEC Aviation Corporation Dexter Ampong, general to avoid road traffic, increasing a gold award for the compa- “In our own small way, we Carandang explained that was chosen by Ascent Air Mo- manager of INAEC, said: “In our ability to provide timely ny’s maiden entry to the 6th try to inspire our stakehold- “the challenges confronting us bility to perform air medical medical emergencies, time is of and lifesaving medical care for RNI jumps 21% Sustainability Reporting ers—our customers, cocreators, evacuation (medevac) services the essence. A span of minutes our patients.” today from problems associated Awards (ASRA) held recently investors and host communities, with climate change are daunt- for The Medical City (TMC). can spell the difference between INAEC is a Filipino air char- FIRST Gen Corporation start- [liquefied natural gas] terminal income to parent of P1.3 billion by CSRWorks International. to name a few—by providing ing. The steps that FPH are tak- Utilizing its fixed-wing air- saving a life or losing one. That ter operator with a proven repu- ed the first quarter of 2021 with is underway and, at First Gen, ($27 million) for the first three FPH’s 2020 integrated re- them a comprehensive analysis ing admittedly are not enough craft and helicopters, INAEC is why we at INAEC, through tation for safety and excellence. P3.8 billion ($78 million), a we are studying our roster of months of 2021, while it gener- port earned the gold, the high- of the company’s performance, to reverse this existential threat has extensive experience in pro- our Air+Care services, made it In January 2021, it achieved its 21% improvement in recurring growth projects so that they can ated P1.3 billion ($26 million) est award in the Best Integrated especially how this performance to mankind. viding air medevac services for our mission to provide immedi- Stage 2 certification for the In- net income attributable to equi- be ready by the time our coun- for the same period in 2020. Report (First Time) category creates value and provides ser- “But our collaboration with emergency patients nationwide. ate, safe and reliable air trans- ternational Standard for Business ty holders from the operations try has recovered.” The hydro platform’s recurring during the exclusive Singapore vices for them. Included in our CSRWorks not only inspires us Its previous air medevac cases port to patients in urgent need Aircraft Operations or IS-BAO, of its 3,495-megawatt (MW) The natural gas platform deliv- earnings contribution, meanwhile, event held last month that was 2020 report were the steps we to press forward but it also pro- included bringing divers with of medical care. And, with the a code of best aviation practices clean, low-carbon and renew- ered a 35% increase in recurring stayed the same at P0.2 billion broadcast live in a virtual setting. took to minimize the impact of vides us with a platform to reach decompression sickness, vic- current pandemic, we are using established internationally. able portfolio. earnings for 1Q21 to P2.5 billion ($5 million) for 1Q21. Attribut- ASRA, considered the most the pandemic that allowed us out to other groups that share tims of car accidents, mountain medical-grade PPEs to protect TMC has been consistent The company benefited from ($52 million) from P2.0 billion able earnings in 1Q21 were the prestigious international awards to continue serving our stake- with us a resolve to help achieve climbers in need of rescue and our crews and our passengers. with giving its patients an un- new contracts as well as lower ($39 million) in 1Q20. From an same at P0.2 billion ($5 million). for corporate reporting, drew holders,” said , a decarbonized and regenerative individuals with life-threaten- INAEC handles its air mede- paralleled healthcare experi- operating and interest expenses. attributable net income to parent First Gen’s consolidated reve- more than 250 senior business FPH vice president and head of future. We are hopeful of forging ing illnesses, including children, vac operations with that degree TMC SVP Dr. Christopher Napoleon ence, including innovations First Gen had P3.3 billion ($65 of P2.0 billion ($39 million) in nues from the sale of electricity in leaders and sustainability practi- corporate communications. partnerships with these groups in from the provinces to Metro of care that ensures the safety INAEC GM Dexter Ampong Ascent CEO Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff delos Reyes such as the TMC drive-thru million) in recurring earnings the first 90 days of 2020, the gas 1Q21 was almost flat at P23.2 bil- tioners from 20 countries, as well The maiden FPH 2020 inte- the future,” Carandang said. Manila, where they could receive of everyone involved during lab. It continues to elevate its from the same period in 2020. platform increased to P2.8 billion lion ($483 million), a 0.3% move- as dignitaries from the academe, grated report marked the year the required medical attention. each step of the process.” air operator INAEC. Known Through this initiative, INAEC dedicated healthcare services healthcare ecosystem with a fo- “The year 2021 is looking to ($57 million) for 1Q21. ment of P1.2 billion ($1 million) embassies, trade associations and FPH declared as a conglom- annual meeting dates With the TMC-Ascent Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff, for its excellent safety record and can save patients of The Medi- by making the process more cus on both patient safety and be a better year, although we rec- Energy Development Cor- from P24.4 billion ($481 million) advocacy organizations. erate-wide mission “to forge partnership, INAEC will carry founder and CEO of Ascent, implemented best practices fol- cal City up to 85% of their time efficient, convenient and seam- experience as well as service ef- ognize that the recent surge and poration (EDC) contributed in the first quarter of 2020. “First Philippine Holdings collaborative pathways for a June 30: Rockwell Land patients as well as medical per- added: “While we aim to de- lowing stringent international compared to land transporta- less,” said Dr. Christopher Na- ficiency and excellence. newly imposed lockdowns have recurring attributable earnings The natural gas portfolio ac- Corporation report shows ex- decarbonized and regenerative Corporation, 9 a.m. sonnel, sensitive medical cargo mocratize access to air mobil- operational standards, INAEC tion, working within a safe travel poleon delos Reyes, senior vice Ascent is Asia’s air mobility made recovery slower. Nonethe- from its geothermal, wind and counted for 55% of First Gen’s ceptional leadership in trans- future.” FPH crafted the new July 29: ABS-CBN and fragile medical equipment ity, safety is of course foremost ensures the highest standards bubble from the main branch of president of TMC. “Patients tech-powered service, enabling less, we want to move forward solar platform amounting to total consolidated revenues. parent reporting of its sustain- mission after it realized that Corporation, 8 a.m. to and from any of TMC’s fa- in our . This is why we and reliability of operations re- The Medical City to its wider of The Medical City can now passengers to regain control of and work on projects that will P1.3 billion ($27 million) in EDC’s geothermal, wind and so- ability performance and reflects incremental sustainability does August 5: Lopez Holdings cilities throughout the country. chose to partner with leading quired for such complex services. healthcare network.” easily access medical air mobil- their time, and move in safe, support the economy and increase 1Q21, 4% higher in compari- lar revenues accounted for 40% of its readiness for a resilient not help reverse climate change. Corporation, 9 a.m. “This initiative enables The ity services through Ascent as crowd-free and controlled envi- employment,” First Gen president son to the P1.3 billion ($26 First Gen’s total consolidated rev- future,” said Rajesh Chhabra, FPH’s climate change advo- To be conducted virtu- Medical City to enhance its operated by INAEC in order ronments. and COO Giles Puno said. million) it earned in 1Q20. enues in 1Q21. The hydro plants managing director and found- cacy explains why its subsidiary ally by means of remote First Gen completes refinancing, He added: “The construc- The renewable company in- accounted for 5% of First Gen’s er of CSRWorks, a nonprofit First Gen Corporation priori- communications. McConnell Dowell awards LNG terminal tion of the country’s first LNG curred higher attributable net total consolidated revenues. group that holds the annual tizes the use of clean and re- raises total of $308M debt facilities civil works contract to First Balfour Special Feature FIRST Gen Corporation, be primarily used to repay the 24 years ago and it has since By Dolly Pasia-Ramos through its wholly owned sub- amounts due on FGP’s exist- reached even greater heights. sidiary FGP Corporation which ing debt of approximately $164 The natural gas platform now MCCONNELL Dowell, the owns and operates the 500-mega- million. FGP intends to draw stands at 2,017 MW and we engineering, procurement and Regenerative strategy helps EDC create value amid pandemic watt (MW) San Lorenzo natural on the balance of the facilities are working hard to deliver the construction contractor for the gas-fired combined cycle power in the next 12 months to pre- country’s first interim offshore interim liquefied natural gas By Frances Ariola plant, has signed a total of $308 fund First Gen’s upcoming LNG terminal project as well (LNG) terminal project of First million six-year term loan facili- projects. as additional natural gas-fired Gen Corporation, has awarded “2020 is a year wherein I cannot Consequently, EDC was able Redefining value ests in its geothermal areas. ties with the Bank of the Philip- “The combined debt facili- power plants. …We are hon- to First Balfour the project’s civil reasonably complain about the to invest in new projects in an- Among many achievements Human capital remained a top pine Islands, BDO Unibank Inc., ties totaling $308 million is a ored and grateful that our lend- onshore works subcontract. performance of the company,” ticipation of post-COVID busi- in line with these capitals, EDC priority for EDC as it primarily Philippine National Bank and testimony to the strong sup- ers continue to be supportive of The interim LNG terminal Energy Development Corpora- ness resurgence, such as the 29- reported a total of 9,111.8 giga- put in place work-from-home Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Cor- port and continuing confidence our endeavors to deliver clean project, to be located inside First tion (EDC) president and chief megawatt (MW) Palayan Bayan watt-hours of generation volume and shelter-in-place protocols poration Singapore Branch. of our lenders in First Gen’s and cost-efficient power to Fili- Gen’s Clean Energy Complex operating officer Richard Tan- in its Bacon-Manito geother- sold in 2020 across its geother- even before the start of lock- The proceeds from the - ini natural gas business. First Gen pinos,” said Giles Puno, presi- in , will consist of toco said in the company’s 2020 mal site in Bicol, the 3.6-MW mal, wind, solar and hydro op- downs in 2020. Other initiatives tial drawdown on the loans will pioneered this business about dent and COO of First Gen. a multipurpose jetty capable of integrated report, noting a recur- Mindanao 3 binary plants in its erations, which enabled the com- included repatriation of stranded receiving liquid fuel carriers and ring net income attributable to Mount Apo geothermal field, pany to help the country avoid employees, repurposing of ben- promos & offers floating storage units, as well as equity holders of the parent of the 100-MW Aya hydro project over 7 million tonnes of carbon efits and early disbursement of an onshore gas receiving facil- P9.85 billion despite a significant in Nueva Ecija, and the 20-MW dioxide equivalent in lieu of coal. financial bonuses and aid. ity (OGRF). Once completed in project team will be led by Danilo Gen and all stakeholders in the reduction in electricity demand. Tanawon geothermal plant also In terms of intellectual capital In its proprietary workforce Game on! SKY Evo upgrade for SKY’s loyal subscribers 2022, it will enable First Gen to Escarlan, a seasoned project man- project,” said Malcolm Lorimer, EDC likewise disclosed a in Bicol later in the year. or knowledge-based assets, the internal survey EDC Pulse continue serving the requirements ager who has extensive experience First Balfour head of major proj- SKY treats SKYcable and steady EBITDA (earnings be- ‘Six capitals’ company undertook a massive Check, the organization at- ward, subscribers must be of its gas-fired power plants that in handling construction projects ects division. SKY Fiber + Cable bundle fore interest, taxes, depreciation Financial performance of the digital transformation that in- tained a 91% engagement score subscribed to a SKYcable delivered 13,786 gigawatt-hours heavy in civil works. Founded in 1961 and head- subscribers of five years or and amortization) of P21.5 bil- company is now merely one of Tongonan-1 Geothermal Power Plant in Leyte, one of EDC’s oldest power plant cluded technologies such as data through the pandemic year. plan higher than Plan 299 to the Luzon grid in 2019. “We are most grateful to the quartered in Victoria, Australia, longer with a free SKY Evo lion for 2020 compared to the six aspects of operations that facilities, has been supplying power to the Luzon and Visayas grid for almost intelligence led by its sub-surface Last, in terms of social and or a SKYcable + SKY Fiber First Balfour will handle the team of McConnell Dowell and McConnell Dowell has a long upgrade, letting them level previous year’s P22.1 billion EDC measures as part of its shift 40 years geothermal resource group, as relationship capital with its bundled plan, and must civil works of the OGRF, in- First Gen for enabling the par- history of delivering complex up their family’s entertain- despite the unforeseen chal- to the International Integrated well as an enterprise asset man- communities of operation, not have any outstanding cluding the construction of a ticipation of First Balfour in this infrastructure in market sectors ment experience. SKY Evo lenges posed by the global CO- Reporting Council’s integrated ability and doing less harm. We strategies through which we agement solution from IBM. EDC poured a total of more balance or existing lock-in. jetty monitoring building, facil- essential piece of infrastructure including power, water, trans- offers users access to over VID-19 pandemic. reporting (IR) framework, in line commit to go beyond sustain- can manage, develop and trans- Natural capital is intrinsic to than P256 million in social in- Once loyal subscribers have ity control room, gas metering for the First Philippine Holdings port, and oil and gas. 190 SKYcable channels, “It was fortunate that when with a Lopez Group-wide initia- ability by being regenerative form these capitals to continue EDC with geothermal energy vestments by way of its institu- successfully availed this, a facilities and high-pressure gas (FPH) Group which ensures the Apart from meeting the 5,000 downloadable apps the crisis happened, EDC was tive last year toward a renewed as we elevate everything we creating and sharing value with production as its biggest op- tionalized programs in its two lock-in of 24 months shall pipeline foundations from the continuity and quality of essen- power demands of millions of and games, and preinstalled in good financial health. Our mission of “forging collaborative touch—the environment, our our different stakeholders,” he erations. In 2020, the company main CSR thrusts of education be applied on the account. jetty to the gas metering area. tial power supplies to the Philip- homes, the LNG terminal will content streaming apps such chairman [Federico R. Lo- pathways for a decarbonized and communities, employees, co- added. retained its carbon intensity of and the environment, as well as Through this reward, SKY Personnel working on the pines. We are looking forward to play a critical role towards the as iWantTFC, HBO GO, pez] has prudently directed regenerative future.” creators and partners, and our EDC’s IR for 2020 detailed the 0.1 tonne of equivalent carbon immediate public health and acknowledges the value of its entertainment experience. OGRF will be accommodated in working with the team of Mc- ’ transition to cleaner YouTube, Prime Video and the group companies to prac- “Over four decades of prac- customers,” stated Tantoco. company’s strategy, governance dioxide per megawatt-hour. livelihood needs brought about longtime subscribers and prom- For more info, visit mysky. a shelter-in-place facility that was Connell Dowell to deliver this energy sources, a solid step in Spotify. To qualify for this re- tice fiscal discipline and keep ticing sustainability has made “Our shift to integrated re- and management of six capitals: Its flagship corporate social by the pandemic. This is on top ises to continuously enrich their com.ph/loyaltyupgrade. also constructed by First Balfour exciting project in line with the FPH’s mission towards a decar- debt at low, manageable levels. us realize that it is not nearly porting demonstrates our holis- financial capital, manufactured responsibility (CSR) program of the P165.2 million worth of in April. First Balfour’s OGRF requirements of the owner First bonized and regenerative future. We were able to build up and enough. We should shift to re- tic approach to our business— capital, human capital, social and BINHI continued its national COVID-19 assistance that the maintain our cash reserves well generative thinking that calls one that carefully considers the relationship capital, intellectual regreening initiative, thus far company has provided to its lo- in advance,” noted Tantoco. for us to look beyond profit- capitals at our disposal, and the capital and natural capital. restoring 9,570 hectares of for- cal government unit partners. Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline   Lopezlink June 2021 Lopezlink June 2021 Meet the team Executive Feature Thriving where authenticity is king By Carla Paras-Sison

CINDY de Leon, head of tional materials for ABS-CBN and trafficking of ABS-CBN Kumu we create content that setup, made possible by avail- in my life. Apart from having Jeepney TV and of the ABS- programs. When she voluntarily content across all its platforms.” young people should be willing able technology such as Zoom, our share of numerous health CBN Content Management retired in 2005 to focus on par- Thriving to pay for in a highly crowded Viber and Messenger and the scares, we lost my mother-in- Mico del Rosario Patrick Laroco Cathy Cruz Rafael Manzano Christina Lopez Geolette Esguerra Jingky Soriano Marie Francia enting duties, she had risen For his part, FYE Channel and contested space. But unlike technical support provided by law, my sister-in-law and many Head, Rise Artists Studio Brand manager, Production supervisor, MYX External & digital campaigns Brand head, Metro Group EIC, Metro.Style Brand head, Team lead for Digital, Cinema One Group, started out as a junior specialist, DTT copywriter of the ABS-CBN to the role of vice president of head Mark Yambot is thriving with books, in livestreaming we ABS-CBN. Constant com- other relatives and friends. I Merchandising Department the Creative Communications in the collaborative environment only have a few seconds to get munication, everyone’s com- terribly miss many Kapamilyas when the company reopened Management (CCM) division that has allowed him and his the attention of our audience mitment and dedication, staying who were separated from ABS- after the Edsa Revolution in with a staff of 75. Prior to the team to aggregate content from and then sustain that interest focused on our goals as a team CBN because of the shutdown 1986. A magna cum laude ABS-CBN shutdown, CCM various ABS-CBN units. Aside every minute. On top of that, and having the grit and resolve and the daily office grind and graduate of the University of was servicing all ABS-CBN from conceptualizing its own our content should be relevant, to rise above the challenges on interaction. Just like many the Philippines (UP) College internal platforms and grew to original content, FYE draws our streamers should also be hand have propelled us to thrive working mothers out there, I of Business Administration, De almost 10 times of the original on the wealth of material avail- authentic and likable. amidst adversity.” feel the pressure of the blurred Leon had no second thoughts Merchandising staff under her able from Jeepney TV, Cinema Unique needs ‘Can-do attitude’ lines between managing work moving from an ad agency to successor Robert Labayen. One, Metro, MYX, Rise, MOR, “The unique needs of the Yambot chimes in: “I totally and home. But despite every- the network on the invitation Choosing motherhood DZMM, Cinemo, and Integrat- audience and capabilities of the agree with Cindy. That we have thing, I have so much to be Danie Sedilla Dondi Ocampo Karen Namora Marah Capuyan Kristine Hernandez Noella Fonbuena Sharleen Soon Katia Pla of a former coworker. “I chose motherhood over ed News and Current Affairs, Kumu platform pushed us to come this far shows the can-do thankful for. In the darkest of Channel head, Yey and Content head, TeleRadyo Executive producer, Current Head of TeleRadyo, Integrated Head, SeenZone Operations supervisor, Head, FYE Operations Brand head, Jeepney TV There were only 16 people career with not a tinge of regret among several other ABS-CBN speed up the way we develop, attitude and team spirit in CPI moments, it’s faith affairs News and Current Affairs SeenZone when she started conceptual- to this day,” De Leon says. brands and divisions. improve or cancel shows while and across ABS-CBN as a that will keep izing, writing and producing But the call of content pro- Yambot, who also holds a exploring new models to partner whole. Even with all the limi- you afloat. And gramming came at the right business degree from UP and a whether it be with the Kumu tations we will do our part and where there’s on Kumu, as well as the branded enable us to recognize the votes The live weekly program watch the show on the Jeepney More avenues to connect TV, radio and print promo- CPI... time. In 2012, then ABS-CBN Master in Business Management team, other internal groups, and fight alongside the rest of the faith, hope fol- Kumu spotlight channel called coming in from Kumu, therefore hosted by pre- TV cable channel—the first of its CPI’s partnership with from page 1 president Charo Santos-Con- from AIM, had headed Print finally with content creators or network to continue serving lows. And where SeenZone. giving weight to the platform’s miered in November 2020 and kind in the world, we were told.” Kumu does not only mean more cio asked her to head a new Publishing and Ide8 for ABS- talents. We are always having to our audiences with quality con- there’s hope, These four accounts have voting voice,” Del Rosario says. is now on its second season. According to De Leon, when avenues for fans to see or listen cable channel, Jeepney TV, CBN subsidiary Creative Pro- learn new things in the course tent. It is a privilege for us there’s always a Inc.’s amassed more than 1 million fol- Geolette Esguerra, Metro. “We have to keep adjusting a viewer watches the program on to ABS-CBN artists. It has also which would run ABS-CBN grams Inc. This was before the of unlearning others,” says Yam- to be in a position to do reason to live (CPI) big push into Kumu be- lowers on the back of 70 shows Style chief editor, notes that the format and content to strike cable, he sees the traditional for- spawned exciting ways to interact archival content. Santos-Con- pandemic and before ABS-CBN bot. “Our Kumu channels have this, and every day and fight for gan with an email that former from a variety of genres that CPI while has stuck that balance of being informative mat which has commercial gaps. and connect with their favorites. cio believed that De Leon lost its broadcast franchise. grown to have over 300 streams we want to prove another day.” ABS-CBN business develop- has introduced on Kumu so far. with its program lineup, the but not heavy, entertaining but However, when watching it on Dondi Ocampo, lead for could “program the channel “So much has changed in a month, including 44 regular worthy of it.” ment and CPI head Paolo Indeed, Kapamilya viewers are team does not hesitate to tweak not flippant. You just can’t set a Kumu, the viewer will see host Kumu initiatives of Integrated with (her) eyes closed” having the course of a year. COVID weekly shows, so we are always De Leon shares Pineda sent to Mark Yambot more spoilt for choice than ever. certain shows when metrics template for this program be- continuing to News, offers that the more herself promoted the programs affected the economy, especially watching, trying to understand with LopezLink on June 26, a Friday. ‘Bawal Ma-Stress’ and performance call for it. cause our digital audience would engage with “kumunizens” when relaxed platform allows Karen during her time at CCM. retail-dependent businesses like the audience and improve the readers: “Keep the The following week, Yam- According to operations head “We discovered that our always demand something new, the program goes on break. Davila, for example, to take off Jeepney TV is now one of ours,” he says. experience.” faith and be grate- bot and his team met with Sharleen Soon, FYE has largely banner show, ‘Metro Chats,’ is fresh and engaging,” she reports. The team eventually brought her broadcast journalist hat. the company’s strongest brands, Engaging millennials De Leon muses: “The ful for each wak- executives of the Filipino maintained its original lineup of most effective when it runs lon- TeleRadyo shows on Kumu the show to a worldwide audi- “It’s like a breather for Karen. achieving breakthroughs in As ABS-CBN Books dis- pandemic and the ABS-CBN ing day. The past livestreaming service, including programs from a year ago. ger than the original 45 minutes have also proven their longevity ence via TFC IPTV and myxtv In Kumu, she can roll up her the digital space with more continued consignment selling, shutdown totally changed the year was probably cofounders Roland Ros, Angelo “We still have ‘Bawal Ma- and with multiple guests. Now it as the lineup remains the same: Global, and Jeepney TV’s sleeves and just have light con- than five million followers on its pivot to digital brought on way we do things. But I should the most turbulent Mendez and Rexy Dorado. Stress Drilon’ with Ces Drilon, often runs for 1.5 to two hours “Kumunsulta with Doc Luisa Facebook Live. Today, there are versations with anyone—a de- Facebook and over a million new opportunities, including say the difficulty and challenges I’ve endured both “We were encouraged by the ‘Hanz Swerte! Hanz Saya!’ with with at least two guests per epi- and Coach Harris,” “Tita Talk” at least 10,000 unique viewers viation from what she does as an subscribers on YouTube. Now the chance to engage its young of coping with these brought work-wise and on success of TVDG’s StarHunt Master Hanz, ‘PopCinema’ with sode,” Esguerra notes. “The fash- and “Pinoy Vibes” with the psy- of “Game KNB?” every day on anchor for ‘The World Tonight’ concurrent head of the Content millennial readers in a totally out the best in me and my team. the personal level. and MNL48 in Kumu so we and MJ Felipe, ion and beauty-centric shows, chic Stargazer have had at least Kumu. It’s also one of CPI’s and ‘Headstart,’” he points out. Management Group, De Leon different way, as their Kumu Kudos to my team as we were And I must admit, wanted to explore how CPI’s ‘Metro Chats’ with the Metro ‘Style Me Now’ and ‘Make Me 10 episodes each, while “Kumu top-rating shows on cable. The Capuyan sees Kumu as a handles another team which experience has shown. able to achieve these within an I’ve never prayed as brands could have a similar editorial team, ‘MYX Fullscreen’ Over,’ have been revamped to Star Ka!” has had over 30. GKNB Channel which car- “very personal platform,” which is in charge of the “windowing “Just like with Books, in almost 100% work-from-home much and as hard impact,” Yambot recounts. and ‘Puwestuhan,’ ‘We Rise take into account the changing DZMM TeleRadyo head ries “Game KNB?” has close is why DZMM anchors were By Saturday, July 4, they had Together’ and ‘Rise Here Right technology and the behavior and Marah Capuyan however ad- to 330,000 followers from the free to choose their topics and put together FYE Channel and Now’ from Rise Artists Studio needs of the market.” mits that TeleRadyo is still on time it launched in October. build their own programs. rolled out their first livestream, and Fr. Tito’s ‘Kumunity Mass’ Cinema One constantly a learning curve as they famil- “Our brand’s growth in digi- She says: “Streaming in CPI on Kumu by the numbers Jeepney TV’s “Love Team and ‘Kumustahan,’” Soon notes. discovers new features and top- iarize themselves with Kumu’s tal, which is widely regarded to Kumu has unique demands Bahay,” an online fan meet/ New channel SeenZone, on ics to explore, and new ways to Gen Z core audience. have younger consumers, proved that may only be addressed fundraiser with Kathryn Ber- the other hand, is going strong. engage the audience, states Ma- “This group is totally different that it is in the way that content directly by the talents. As in- Channels/Platforms airing CPI’s Kumu content nardo, Daniel Padilla, MayMay “In just six months we were rie Francia. The channel’s team from the existing market of our is presented that draws and en- teraction and engagement with Regular shows Entrata, , Liza able to reach 2 million views, 29 lead for digital cites two of their legacy platforms of radio and TV, gages the audience, on whatever the viewers are key, they should Soberano and Enrique Gil. million likes and 142,500 fol- must-watch shows on Kumu. but we remain focused on accom- platform they may be,” Katia Pla, be quick to acknowledge them per week P2.21M In all, the team was able to lowers,” channel head Kristine “We have ‘PopCinema’ for a plishing our mission of being ‘Una Jeepney TV brand head, asserts. while streaming.” Total prizes for “GKNB?” Season 3 get FYE Channel—CPI’s first Hernandez says of the platform weekly dose of fun and games Sa Public Service.’ We beefed up Jingky Soriano, brand head Rafael Manzano, DTT exter- 44 10 home on Kumu—off the ground headlined by livestreamers from with the hottest celebrities and our content and interjected fun, of Cinema One, says the chal- nal and digital campaigns special- in about six working days. . icons and ‘The Best Talk’ hosted exciting and rewarding games to lenge was really in keeping up ist, appreciates the more interac- Cooking shows “By the end of July 2020, we Meanwhile, Rise Artists by Boy Abunda. In true Boy reciprocate the generosity of our with what Kumu has to offer. tive environment for creators and Brands creating content Franchises had launched 15 regular shows Studio likes to mix things up by Abunda fashion, celebrity inter- viewers who have been sending “We had to make sure that audience afforded by Kumu. and run over 40 streams from integrating new segments on its views for ‘The Best Talk’ mean virtual gifts to our anchors.” the content we’re offering is fit for “Audiences are able to awarded Metro, Cinema One, Jeepney program “We Rise Together” to commentaries and discovering Homegrown program the platform. We went through communicate and appreciate TV, ABS-CBN Books, MYX, sustain viewer interest and fos- new angles to the story. But The CPI pivot to digital via rounds and rounds of brainstorm- creators through Kumu’s in- 4 ANCX, MOR and, soon after, ter competition, states Mico del since Kumu is a hip platform, Kumu proved to be trickier for ing to come up with the right for- teractive elements of gifts and 12 120 Rise Artists Studio and Fr. Tito Rosario. Tito Boy has found a way to “Game KNB?,” the wildly suc- mula for the shows,” she shares. diamonds, which we think em- Caluag. By August we were Rise, ABS-CBN Films’ tal- connect with the audience by cessful homegrown ABS-CBN For Patrick Laroco, MYX powers creators to build more already doing 130 streams a ent management arm, recently showing his quirky and upbeat program that first aired in 2001. brand manager, his chief content,” he affirms. Game shows month,” narrates Yambot, who introduced a group of rising personality,” Francia adds. Says Jeepney TV head Cindy concerns are the technical dif- Cinema One’s Francia adds: hrs. mins. Total hours now heads FYE Channel. young actors and actresses that For Karen Namora, current de Leon: “Ultimately, we were ficulties inherent in mounting “While the artists can engage and 12 35 streamed The next three months saw it considers primed for stardom. affairs executive producer, their able to mount an interactive something that is heavily de- interact with their live audience Longest continuous variety 5,609 the relaunch of the stand-alone “Rise talents regularly face flagship program “KaReriN Na- format where viewers are able pendent on the internet, and on YouTube, Facebook and other MYX channel and Jeepney off in a segment called ‘G4G.’ tin ‘Yan: Overseas Filipino Win- to participate in the show and the growing competition posed platforms, Kumu allows them to show stream TV’s launch of “Game KNB?” Our campaigns for this segment ners” remains a work in progress. win prizes via Kumu while they by other streaming apps. Turn to page 7 4

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Palawan tree species with PCSD really converse with their au- By Frances Ariola dience by making them come 5 tips for buying glasses online up the stream. The ‘akyat’ cul- By Charizze Henson ture on Kumu is what makes ENERGY Devel- the experience different.” opment Corpora- textWhat’s new in 2021 tion (EDC) in SHOPPING for eyeglasses on- an on-call optometrist who get dizzy or develop frequent Earlier this year, CPI re- collaboration with line can be fast and convenient. can address your questions or headaches due to change in vealed a coproduction initia- its newest BINHI But it can get overwhelming to concerns. It is important to eye grade. tive with Kumu, which FYE’s partner, the choose on your own. How do take note of how often they’re To know if your prescrip- Yambot says will have the im- Palawan Council you make sure that the frame available online and what tion is valid, check that it has mediate impact of improving for Sustainable fits you? Or who do you ask if channels you can use to talk to the following information their shows’ production values D e v e l o p m e n t you have questions? them. listed: your full name, the date and increasing the variety of (PCSD), aims to When shopping for new Equip yourself with eye- the prescription was given, the their content offerings. rescue and propa- specs, you just need to remem- wear accessories. Accessories doctor’s name, Professional “Significantly, many of gate more Philip- ber “CLEAR.” can be helpful in protecting Regulatory Commission and these shows now air on local Top row, l-r: TESDA Sorsogon provincial director Archangel Rodriguez, First Balfour president Anthony Fernandez, and pine native tree Choose your frame. your eyeglasses. Eyeglass cords professional tax receipt num- cable and TFC, adding fresh Sorsogon City Mayor Ester Hamor; Middle row, l-r: First Balfour strategic business planning head Macky de Lima, EDC species endemic to Choosing the color and shape are especially useful if you al- bers, and signature, your eye hours of content to our TV president Richard Tantoco, and Bacman facility head Marcel Rosario; Bottom row, l-r: EDC corporate support functions Palawan island. of your frame? It all depends ways forget where you place grade for both left and right head Regina Victoria Pascual and CSR head Atty. Allan Barcena lineups. And as these shows With the sign- on your preference, lifestyle your eyewear. Lens cleaning eyes, the pupillary distance earn virtual gifts via Kumu ing of the memo- EDC, represented by corporate support functions head Regina Victoria Pascual (upper right) and preferred material. Ad- wipes like the ones from Zeiss and the type of lens. Details campaigns, it reduces our randum of agree- and CSR head Atty. Allan Barcena (bottom left), show the signed copy of the memorandum ditional important consider- are a perfect pairing for your like clinic name, address and dependence on advertising ment (MOA) of agreement with PCSD, headed by executive director Atty. Teodoro Jose Matta and project ations in frame selection are lenses; remember that tis- contact number are important sales to greenlight and sus- Tech-voc training launched the following: lens design sues are a no-no as these can between the two development officer Levita Lagrada in case you have any concerns Asian Eye makes picking out new specs as easy as ABC tain them,” he states. institutions, more that will be used and required scratch your lenses. Cotton or about your eyeglasses. Check Yambot looks back on endangered tree species en- extended partnership of EDC said during the virtual MOA position of wear, and frame cloth with alcohol? It’s okay if your provider has an “upload what has been a truly chal- for Bacman communities demic to Palawan island that with Botanical Gardens Con- signing ceremony held via size. Getting the right frame to do it once in a while to dis- your prescription” feature and es to protect your eyes from will provide you with clear vi- lenging year for CPI and By Dolly Pasia-Ramos are on the brink of extinction servation International (BGCI) Zoom. size will give you a secure infect your glasses, but doing an optometrist who will help the sun’s UV rays and glare sion and you can comfortably ABS-CBN. Putting their are targeted to be rescued and for the Global Tree Assessment PCSD will identify pos- and comfortable fit—mean- it often can weaken the coat- confirm the validity of your from your gadgets? Or photo- wear them for a long time. shows on Kumu allowed ENERGY Development this June. Another batch of 60 “We will be uplifting the propagated through the in-situ (GTA) project. BGCI is the sible locations of Palawan ing, your eyeglasses won’t ing of your lenses or affect the prescription. chromic lenses that develop a Shop for eyewear, accessories them to grow their Gen Z Corporation (EDC), First Bal- trainees from Manito attended lives of so many families with conservation project under the secretariat of the IUCN—an threatened tree species and slide down your face or leave quality of your frame. Refer to your eyeglass pre- tint when exposed to the sun? or eye medication at www. audiences while tapping a four, Technical Education and the second part of the training children trained in both skills BINHI program. organization that formulates prioritize these in any na- a mark on your temples, and Assess if your prescription scription for your lenses. Your One popular option is to get asianeyeshop.com. Asian Eye new growth area for reve- Skills Development Authority program, which started in May and values. Over 1,000 students, The BINHI team aims to measures for the protection tional greening program or it’s not too close to your eyes. is valid and updated. Did prescription has the type of multicoated lenses if you want Shop has eye experts that can nues; at the same time, they (TESDA) Region 5 and the lo- and will last until July, at the probably over 4,000-5,000 rescue and propagate Palawan of the environment through conservation efforts. It will If you’re unsure of the size or you know that our vision can lenses you need, whether it’s antireflection, scratch resis- help with your concerns, hon- developed 11 new programs cal government of Sorsogon Community College of Manito. certifications, wala pa po kam- narig, narig laot and 12 other data gathering, research, field coordinate with EDC for the the material that’s appropri- change in a year? That’s why single vision, bifocal or pro- tance, oil and water repellant ors senior citizen cards, ships to date airing on local cable recently held the signing of a TESDA Region 5 will then ing kahit isang hindi pumapasa Palawan-endemic tree species projects, advocacy and educa- possible establishment of an ate for your lens design, ask an eyeglass prescription has a gressive. Also, confirm if your and anti-UV coatings in one. nationwide and, most of all, TV and on TFC—and they memorandum of understanding assess the KEITECH gradu- and we intend to maintain this identified to be critically endan- tion—for the GTA. arboretum or tree park for the your trusted optometrist. validity of six months to one eye doctor has indicated or By remembering the mne- offers numerous discounts on did all these with almost to implement technical-voca- ates for potential employment brand of KEITECH educa- gered and near extinction. The “EDC has long been an ex-situ conservation of the Listen and learn from an year. Having a valid prescrip- prescribed lens coating/s. Do monic “CLEAR,” you will optical products and eye care zero incremental budget. tional training for the residents of at First Balfour for its Palayan tion,” stressed Tantoco. team shall provide technical as- advocate of a greener envi- tree species. eye expert. Find out if there’s tion will ensure you won’t you need UV + blue light lens- be sure that your new glasses services. Asked what factors made EDC’s host communities in Ba- Binary project manpower re- In her closing message, Sor- sistance and expertise to PCSD ronment. Our commitment “There are many things to it work, Yambot explains: con, Sorsogon and Manito, Albay quirements. sogon City Mayor Ester Hamor during the implementation of to protect and nurture the be done and there are restric- “We wouldn’t have reached through KEITECH Educational Awarded by EDC in No- said: “This is an opportunity for the project. environment stepped up even tions brought about by the The Rockwellist Guide this point if not for our close Foundation Inc. (KEITECH). vember 2020, the Palayan Bi- our constituents to rise above EDC Corporate Support further as we recognize that pandemic that will limit our collaboration with Angelo A total of 120 KEITECH nary Plant project is expected economic challenges. With the Functions head and assistant doing less harm is not enough. actions, but we will pursue and Mendez (Kumu chief of con- trainees will undergo training to boost the region’s local assurance na kukunin at bibig- vice president Regina Victoria We need to step up our game work hard to implement this tent). Aside from investing for scaffolding works, shielded economy as 70% of its target yan ng trabaho ng EDC at First Pascual said the expanded list and be the catalyst for change project,” said Atty. Teodoro A Rockwell Father’s Day celebration in our pitches, he has been metal arc welding, and electrical total manpower will be sourced Balfour ang trainees, tiyak na of tree species identified was the towards a regenerative and Jose Matta, PCSD executive meeting with our teams to installation and maintenance. from Albay and Sorsogon. maraming buhay ang magbabago.” product of the sustained and decarbonized future,” Pascual director. understand our brands, ex- In his message, First Balfour plain their technology, help president Anthony Fernandez It’s your turn, Dad! us brainstorm content and said: “The skills we are - look DepEd celebrates partnership with KCFI in virtual event By Anina Reyes mobilize the Kumu team to ing to develop through this By Michael Ramos support our shows. program are very important in “Beyond this, FYE is the construction industry. As IT’S Dad’s turn to take center ing The Rockwellist mobile From whiskey glasses to truly a team effort. CVV you may know, despite the pan- IN a Virtual Partners’ Apprecia- ficult time for we are threatened Rina Lopez, KCFI has provided stage! Rockwell celebrates Fa- app’s Book-A-Visit feature personalized water bottles and (Cory Vidanes, ABS-CBN demic, there is still a lot of talk tion event hosted by the Depart- not only with COVID-19 pan- learners all over the country with ther’s Day by offering multiple to secure a table early in res- sports towels, shop.TheRock- COO for Broadcast) who about infrastructure spending ment of Education (DepEd) on demic but also with the threat of unimpeded access to over 1,500 ways to say thank you to dads taurants like The Grid, Din wellist.com, ’s has supported us from the by this government. However, May 14, Knowledge Channel further exacerbating or worsen- video lessons airing on Knowl- we hold dear. Tai Fung, Phat Pho, Manam, e-commerce platform, has a very beginning, nurtured the there are pockets of areas in the Foundation Inc. (KCFI) was ing the challenges that we face edge Channel and uploaded on Families can enjoy their Ooma, 8 Cuts, Chili’s, Shi Lin unique array of gift sets. Want spirit of cooperation among country where skilled labor is recognized for being one of the in education,” Briones said. YouTube and knowledgechan- favorite restaurants alfresco and Cafe Mediterranean. to give Dad an extra special gift our various LOBs (lines of very difficult to find.” 139 partner organizations that The department reported nel.org, livestreaming of les- as Rockwell goes streetside at Let Dad marvel at the car this year? Surprise him with business) and divisions. The This sentiment was echoed provided assistance to the big- that over P21 billion worth of sons on Knowledge Channel’s Lopez Drive and One Rock- display of Lexus at the North limited edition liquor sets from tone was set, so it was clear by EDC president Richard gest bureaucracy in the Philip- resources were “received and Facebook page, and donations of well. This in-demand outdoor Court, R1 Level, or take him Tajimaya, also available on the to us that FYE and whatever Tantoco, who noted: “About pine government. reported at the school level na- close to 1,000 Knowledge Chan- dining setup is expanding to out shopping in Power Plant website. we did in Kumu should not 12 years ago, we had a simple In a press release issued by tionwide as of December 2020.” nel Portable Media Libraries the Plaza Driveway begin- Mall to enjoy great deals and If you’re celebrating at be limited to CPI’s brands or dream of building a school in the DepEd, Sec. Leonor Brio- A third of this came from the that allow teachers to watch and June 15, with more Pow- discounts from participat- home, you can still plan out how we traditionally defined Kananga, Leyte. The opportu- nes expressed her gratitude to Brigada Eskwela initiative last use Knowledge Channel video er Plant Mall restaurants to ing stores. Patrons who spend the perfect Father’s Day cel- our markets. This has allowed nity that we saw was maraming all the external stakeholders year where partners in the pri- lessons via an external hard drive choose from. P40,000 and up from June 14 ebration by ordering all your us to build something new, to kailangang gawin trabaho pero that worked with them despite vate and nongovernment sec- during the pandemic. Customers in San Juan to 20 are entitled to a free cu- needs through Rockwell On be more agile, and to continue kulang sa skilled workers.” the COVID-19 pandemic. tors provided support to public KCFI has also been actively and Pasig can enjoy the re- rated gift box that will surely Demand, a shopping assis- growing. We have actually The first part of the training “We are very grateful for schools in various ways. providing virtual trainings to freshing ambience while din- make Dad’s day! Complete tance service now available on kept up the fast pace of our program, with 60 trainees from your continued support, for This is KCFI’s 22nd year public schools and DepEd ing safely in Santolan Town your Father’s Day celebration The Rockwellist mobile app. start-up months, launching Sorsogon, began in Sorsogon never abandoning us; in fact, a working with the DepEd and divisions nationwide via its Plaza and The Grove. Those at Power Plant Mall with free Learn more on Power Plant an average of one new show a City’s Rizal Integrated National number of you increased your its fifth year with Briones. Un- Teaching in the New Normal who prefer to dine indoors parking through the mobile Mall’s Facebook and Insta- week since the start of 2021.” School on April 5 and ends level of support at this very dif- der the leadership of president training programs. can also do so safely by us- app on June 18 to 20. gram pages.

 Lopezlink June 2021 Community pantry volunteers win P500,000 in ‘Everybody, Sing!’ By Kane Choa

GOOD luck and fortune show. The group was hailed as pagmamahal sa mga taong hindi the importance of bayanihan reigned during the pilot epi- the first jackpot prize winner niyo kakilala,” the TV host and teamwork in communities sode of Vice Ganda’s “Ev- and will share the pot money. said. especially during the COVID- erybody, Sing!” as commu- Vice Ganda paid tribute to the She added: “Pinakita ninyo 19 pandemic. nity pantry volunteers took community pantry volunteers, na kapag nagtutulungan, may Will the next batch of home the jackpot prize worth who came from different parts of mabuting patutunguhan lalo na “songbayanan” be happy? Find P500,000 on June 5. , for their dedica- sa gitna ng kahirapan at hindi out in “Everybody, Sing!” every The featured 25 “songbayan- tion to serve their fellow Filipinos pagkakaunawaan.” Saturday at 8 p.m. and every an” successfully guessed the cor- in the middle of the pandemic. An original concept of Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on A2Z, rect titles of all 10 songs in the “You all deserve to win. Ma- ABS-CBN, “Everybody, Sing!” , Kapami- Vice Ganda channels Holly Golightly on the first episode of ABS-CBN’s jackpot round of the country’s higit pa sa P500,000 ‘yung bini- is a uniquely Filipino game lya Online Live, iWantTFC newest game show first community singing game gay ninyong serbisyo, kalinga at show that aims to underscore and TFC.

Fr. Tito launches new #BeTheSpark prayer guidebook SKY, HBO spread joy by FATHER Tito Caluag has launched his latest book “Only Your Grace,” a personal guide to having a more intimate rela- tionship with the Lord through giving away amazing treats prayers, reflection, action and rhythm. SKY, in partnership with HBO, Estacio each received P7,000 “A lot of the processes here in spread joy by asking subscribers worth of SM gift cards and the book really came from the how they can #BeTheSpark of premium items from HBO and basic formation program that hope and joy to others during Cartoon Network. we’ve been running for teachers. the holiday season, with lucky “Thank you, thank you very A lot of people were saying why participants winning amazing much. …My husband rides a don’t I convert that to a book so treats and prizes. bike to work kaya God’s blessing more people can use the process, One of the grand prize ang natanggap namin na motor. I so that’s how it started,” shared winners, Sherry Ann Villarante am very thankful din sa GCs… Father Tito. of Cebu City, received a brand- may pang-stock ako na supplies “Only Your Grace” was in- your mission. The second major new Yamaha Mio Sporty scoot- at grocery. …Salamat, SKY; sal- spired by the Spiritual Exer- theme is story and the book will er. Also receiving holiday treats amat, HBO,” Villarante said. cises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. help you recover your story, your from SKY were Ulysses Fuen- SKY continues its com- Its 26-week prayer, reflection personal narrative. I think in the tes from Davao, who won an mitment to providing joy and and journaling activities aim end we discover our mission by iPad, and Vibes Estacio from inspiration to its subscribers to guide readers in discovering rediscovering our story,” Father , who took home nationwide through top quality, their own “style” of prayer. Tito added. a Lenovo laptop. year-round entertainment ex- “I think all prayers must lead Get your copy of “Only Your In addition to their main periences for the whole family Grand prize winner Sherry Ann Villarante of Cebu City claims her brand-new us to know what God wants us to Grace” via myprayerchannel@ prizes, Villarante, Fuentes and with SKYcable and SKY Fiber. Yamaha scooter do, what is the mission that God gmail.com, via Viber (0945-352- is asking of us. That is one of the 8731) and on Shopee and Laza- main goals, if not the main goal da. The Kindle e-book version is of the book—to help you discern also available on Amazon. Kanishia gets feisty in ‘Never Feel Pretty’

Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco STAR Pop talent Kanishia claps they’ll never truly feel pretty,” Executive Editor Carla Paras-Sison back at bullies who demoralize Kanishia, 20, said. Contributing Editors others to make themselves feel The feisty track is her lat- Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) good in her new single, “Never est collaboration with singer- Ruby Gonzalez (SKYcable) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Feel Pretty.” songwriter Marion Aunor, Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Jei-Jei Gertes (Third Gen Holdings) Justin Convento (CPI) Ceia Ylagan (CPI) A song that hopes to am- who also wrote and composed Noella Fonbuena (CPI) Frances Ariola (EDC) plify the importance of being her debut song, “A Little Taste Dimpy Jazmines (SKYcable) Kamae Bulaquiña (EDC) beautiful inside and out, “Never of Danger,” released in 2020. Feel Pretty” highlights the dif- Producers Jack Rufo and ABS- Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing ference between self-empower- CBN Music creative director ment and bullying. Jonathan Manalo also stepped LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group “This is a song inspired by in again to produce her sopho- 16/F North Tower, Rockwell Business Center - Sheridan vain and insecure bullies who more single. Sheridan St. corner United St. put others down and spread Stream Kanishia’s “Never Mandaluyong City bitterness and hate. They can Feel Pretty,” out now on Spotify, Tel. 8878-0000 ext. 2467 try to beautify themselves on Apple Music, Amazon Music Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph the outside all they want, but as and other digital music stream- long as they’re mean to others, ing services. (K. Choa)