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 Lopezlink August 2020 BIZ NEWS BIZ NEWS Lopezlink August 2020  promos & offers LAA 2020 postponed until 2021 FPH posts 26% decrease in 3 reasons to enroll to SKY e-Bill THE Lopez Achievement CBN, one of the biggest sup- ABS-CBN makes digital pivot, Awards (LAA) 2020 has been porters of the LAA. postponed and shall be com- The program management attributable net income bined with next year’s cycle, the team reported that it had re- FIRST Philippine Holdings to P53.9 billion from P67.9 clude one-off expenses related to LAA program management ceived a total of three nomi- offers more online streaming By Kane Choa Corporation (FPH) reported a billion. the group’s COVID-19 response team announced via email early nations for the LAA and was 26% decrease in net income at- Sale of electricity accounted for accounted for the results. this month on behalf of the Lo- processing another six nomina- FROM broadcast to livestream- subscription fees, we hope to This marks tributable to equity holders of 89% of revenues in 1H20 com- On a recurring net income pez Group executive committee. tions prior to the postponement. ing, ABS-CBN is pivoting to be able to reach more another mile- the parent to P5.0 billion from pared to 86% of revenues in 1H19. basis, FPH recorded earnings The team said the CO- One nomination for the Unsung meet the Filipino audience’s and stay true to our promise to stone in ABS- P6.8 billion in 1H19. It report- Lower revenues from all business of P10.2 billion, 21% lower VID-19 pandemic situation Hero award was being processed growing demand for content continue to serve Filipinos in CBN’s digital ed a 21% decrease in revenues units and higher costs that in- than last year’s P12.9 billion. that continues to affect all the alongside six entries for the Life- Group executive committee, the companies in the Lopez Group time Achievement awards. LAA program management online with Kapamilya Online whatever way we can,” Vidanes transformation necessitated the postponement These will all be combined team wishes to thank all those Live. said. that began in of what would have been the with LAA 2021 nominations, who have already submitted their ABS-CBN is bringing more Available in the Philip- recent years First Gen’s recurring 18th year of the LAA. They the team added. nominations as well as those who of its content to the digital pines via ABS-CBN En- as audiences also pointed out “the challenge The winners of the LAA 2020 are still in the process of prepar- space by streaming its new tertainment’s and continued to to focus, coordinate and get and LAA 2021, when they are ing them,” the team concluded. and well-loved programs on YouTube accounts, Kapami- consume more comprehensive data during the finally selected and announced, For any queries and/or con- its Facebook and YouTube lya Online Live livestreams content online. earnings down by 15% A B S - C B N preparations of the nomina- will join the total of 135 LAA cerns, email the LAA program accounts, which have over 50 new episodes of “FPJ’s Ang News continues FIRST Gen Corporation re- decrease in recurring earnings First Gen’s net income at- tions” with employees largely Excellence Awards, 13 Unsung management team: Karen Ven- million followers and subscrib- Probinsyano,” “It’s Showtime,” to house news ported a recurring net income for the period. From a recurring tributable to equity holders in working from their homes. Hero Awards and six Lifetime tura ([email protected]), ers combined. “ASAP Natin ‘To,” “Love Thy programs “TV attributable to equity holders of attributable net income to par- 1H20 was P6.7 billion ($133 At the same time, deferring Achievement Awards recipients Ayie Volpane (AAVolpane@ ABS-CBN chief operat- Woman,” “A Soldier’s Heart,” Patrol” and P6.7 billion ($133 million) in ent of P5.5 billion ($105 mil- million). This was P1.9 billion this year’s cycle shows the Lopez since 2002. fphc.com) and Ross Hamo Jr. ing officer for broadcast Cory “,” “Paano Do you still receive your SKY bills in printed form? It may be time “The World the first semester of 2020 from lion) in the first half of 2019, ($33 million) or 20% less than Group’s solidarity with ABS- “On behalf of the Lopez ([email protected]). Vidanes said the launch of Kita Mapasasalamatan” and to convert to receiving them via email. Here are three reasons: Tonight” on its the operations of its 3,492- the gas platform generated the 2019 earnings of P8.7 bil- Kapamilya Online Live dem- “Iba ‘Yan!” 1. Health and safety. With no physical bill to be printed and Facebook page megawatt clean, low-carbon P4.5 billion ($88 million) for lion ($166 million) due mainly onstrates the company’s com- Audiences in the Philip- Special Feature delivered, you have less physical contact with people and, there- with 20 million followers and and renewable portfolio. the same period in 2020. to lower electricity sales across mitment to remain in the ser- pines thus have another way a legislative franchise, includ- fore, fewer chances of catching infections or viruses. on its YouTube channel with This was a 15% or P1.4 billion Energy Development Corpo- all platforms, though partially vice of the Filipino regardless of to enjoy the programs of ABS- ing digital channels, cable, 2. Security and privacy. As the bills will be sent to your 9.83 million subscribers. ($23 million) fall from its P8.2 ration (EDC) contributed slight- offset by lower interest expens- the situation. CBN, which had launched international licensing and After rescue, Makilala Hiraya email address, you can limit access to your bills to those who ABS-CBN recently dis- billion ($156 million) in earnings ly lower recurring earnings from es. “By livestreaming our shows on cable distribution, and production of can open your email accounts. closed that it would focus on from the same period in 2019. its geothermal, wind and solar First Gen’s consolidated rev- on our Facebook and YouTube and satellite TV nationwide in content for various streaming 3. Timeliness. As electronic bills are automatically gener- businesses that do not require “The full brunt of the second- platform of P2.4 billion ($48 enues from the sale of electric- released back into Mt. Apo park accounts for free without any June. services. By Soleil Micah Acu ated and sent via email, you will receive your bills as soon as quarter lockdown saw demand million) in the first six months of ity in the first semester of 2020 these are available. To enroll your SKY account to e-Bill, visit for electricity drop significantly 2020, almost unchanged in com- declined by P10.4 billion ($170 mysky.com.ph/ebill. with the abrupt economic slow- parison to the P2.6 billion ($49 million) or 15% to P47.7 bil- ON June 8, a Philippine eagle conservation Dr. Jayson Ibañez. SKY Fiber’s most affordable down. First Gen was not spared, million) it earned in the same lion ($939 million) compared to was rescued from being mobbed PEF will monitor Makilala for which explains our lower income period last year. P58.1 billion ($1,109 million) in by a flock of crows in Brgy. the next six months. for the period,” First Gen presi- The hydro platform’s recurring 2019. The natural gas portfolio Kisante in Makilala, North PEF reached out to EDC, its dent and COO Giles Puno said. earnings contribution dropped by accounted for 61% of First Gen’s Cotabato, near Mt. Apo Natural longtime partner, for the release of plan gets speed upgrade “[The year] 2020 will prove to 68% or P0.5 billion ($9 million) total consolidated revenues. Their Park where Energy Develop- the bird and the monitoring to be be a challenging year for all. This at P0.2 billion ($4 million) for the revenues were 17% lower in the ment Corporation (EDC) op- conducted thereafter. At EDC’s SKY Fiber has enhanced its informed at home as they maxi- pandemic and its disastrous ef- first half of 2020 from P0.7 bil- first six months of 2020 mainly erates. No serious injuries were 108-megawatt Mount Apo Geo- most affordable plan by in- mize unlimited broadband con- fect on the economy will give lion ($13 million) in 2019 mainly due to lower average natural gas found on the bird except for a thermal Project (MAGP), water- creasing the offered speed from nection that perfectly fits their us painful lessons that we must due to lower prices at the Whole- prices coupled with a decline in few abrasions on the wing and sheds are well-maintained and 5Mbps to 10Mbps for the same budget,” he added. humbly learn from.” sale Electricity Spot Market the plants’ dispatch. tail feathers. The eagle, a female, forests are lush. The 701-hectare monthly fee of P999, which of- SKY Fiber’s reliable internet First Gen’s natural gas-fired (WESM), though partially offset EDC’s geothermal, wind and was estimated to be around protected geothermal reservation fers the most value for money performance and the afford- power plants delivered a 16% by higher ancillary service sales. solar revenues accounted for three to four years of age. surrounding MAGP is home to on the fiber broadband market. ability of the 10Mbps plan will Makilala Hiraya while recovering P17.2 billion ($340 million) or The Department of Envi- 39 species of mammals and 165 Current SKY Fiber 5Mbps surely boost subscribers’ pro- at the Philippine Eagle Center in 36% of First Gen’s total consol- ronment and Natural Resources species of birds, including the plan subscribers will experience ductivity as they manage remote Malagos, Davao idated revenues in the first half (DENR) in Kidapawan took Philippine eagle. A treat for K-drama fans from SKY the speed upgrade from July learning or work tasks at home. of 2020. From P19.6 billion temporary custody of the bird PEF partner Fiber until August this year without SKY Fiber’s 10Mbps plan ($374 million) in 2019, EDC’s before turning it over to repre- EDC has been partners with name—“Hiraya,” a Filipino paying additional fees. Mean- is available in Metro , SKY Fiber offers Hallyu fans a promo they can’t resist: Viu’s revenues were P2.4 billion ($34 sentatives of Philippine Eagle PEF for nearly two decades, and word that translates to “fruit of while, those who are searching uncertainty, we understand that SKY’s head for consumer Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan, premium access is on SKY Fiber for the first three months! million) less mainly due to the Foundation (PEF) for further adopted a male eagle, Geother- one’s hopes, dreams and aspira- for unlimited fiber broadband people are more budget-con- broadband products. Batangas, Baguio, Bacolod, Iloi- With Viu Premium, fans can admire their oppa at full HD reso- lower prices at the WESM. examination and rehabilitation. mica, in 2012 through PEF’s tions.” connection no longer have to scious but at the same time still “Through the recent upgrade lo, Dumaguete, Cebu, Davao, lution, enjoy unlimited downloads, access Viu exclusive content First Gen Hydro Power Cor- The eagle was given the Adopt-An-Eagle program. Released into the wild worry about high-end pricing want to hustle at home as they of our most affordable plan, we Zamboanga and General San- and watch without ad intrusions. SKY Fiber’s reliable fiber-fast poration generated weaker reve- name “Makilala,” after the place Geothermica and a female ea- Makilala Hiraya was re- and increased bill payments. engage in work or educational want our new and existing sub- tos. For more details, visit www. speed of up to 200Mbps complements Viu Premium’s features nues by P0.8 billion ($15 million), where she was found. According gle named Sambisig, who were leased back into the wild in Mt. “In these times of economic activities,” said Alan Supnet, scribers to stay productive and mysky.com.ph/skyfiber. and enables viewers to experience uninterrupted kilig. or 47% less than the P1.7 billion to PEF, securing her release and both captive-bred and raised by Apo Natural Park on July 28. ($33 million) it generated in the ensuring her safety in the wild is PEF, were loaned to Singapore The release was streamed live first six months of 2019, to P0.9 important so that she can find a and flown to Jurong Bird Park on the EDC BINHI and PEF Stream ‘Dream Raider’ for free via billion ($17 million) in 2020. mate, nest and contribute to the in mid-2019. Facebook pages. SKY Fiber, HBO GO SKYBIZ enhances e-learning “Consistent with our mission survival of the Philippine eagle. The protection of the iconic EDC CSR-PR head Atty. to seek collaborative pathways to Wild population national bird remains a prior- Allan Barcena said: “EDC fully Access all eight episodes of the first Asian HBO Original sci-fi a decarbonized and regenerative “Releasing this reduced ity for EDC’s supports the protection and con- series “Dream Raider,” exclusively on HBO GO, at no cost for the first three months! Don’t miss this Asian HBO Original sci-fi with partnership program future, a vital part of the transition eagle is important in keeping conservation and monitoring servation of the Philippine eagle. is the development of the FGEN the wild population thriving. program. EDC accepted PEF’s We continue to work with the series! Stream it at no cost when you avail of SKY Fiber’s First 3 EDUCATIONAL institutions able and safe virtual learning collaborate without the need to To enjoy the perks of the pro- Protecting the existing wild proposal to release Makilala in Months on Us HBO GO promo. The promo is valid within 60 Batangas LNG [liquefied natural Philippine Eagle Foundation in the country can now integrate system. Aside from the seam- conduct face-to-face meetings. gram, schools are encouraged to gas] Terminal project…. The en- population is as significant as a target site within its Mt. Apo and our local governments to- days from the date of installation for new subscribers, while the a seamless fiber internet connec- less fiber internet connec- Partner schools are also enti- maximize the fast lane applica- breeding the eagle in captivity geothermal reservation and redemption period for existing subscribers is up to Sept. 30, 2020. try of LNG will assure First Gen wards protecting them and their tion in their flexible learning set- tion, schools that partner with tled to 24/7 technical assistance tion privilege in enrolling. of reliable supply of gas for its to add new birds in our forests. committed its support for the natural habitat by increasing and To kickstart your epic K-drama marathon or stream “Dream up through SKYBIZ’s E-School SKYBIZ will get free licensed service. Plus, bills can be easily To learn more about the E- There is also an opportunity to monitoring activities that will Raider” at fiber-fast speeds, subscribe to a SKY Fiber 15Mbps or power plants and encourage both maintaining forest cover.” Partnership program. access to the Microsoft Teams managed through SKY’s digital School Partnership program, visit industrial and transport indus- discover the other Philippine ensure that the bird reaches above plan via www.mysky.com.ph/skyfiber. The release and monitoring of The program creates a reli- tool; this will enable students to facilities. skybiz.com.ph or call 3449-9349. tries to consider gas as a cleaner eagles in the area in monitoring sexual maturity and has the Makilala Hiraya were undertaken replacement to more costly and this eagle after its release,” said chance to nest. EDC employ- in partnership with PEF, DENR polluting fuels,” Puno said. PEF director of research and ees then gave Makilala a second and the municipality of Makilala. Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline   Lopezlink August 2020 Lopezlink August 2020 ABS-CBN... Mountain Province. One can of foresters, a strategic media their country.’ Educational their families from the cycle and the foundation arranged 8 from page 1 always count on the Sagip campaign and the support created another of poverty, Bantay Bata 163 for investment and trained 12 Kapamilya relief operations of various organizations, the program, “Bayani,” to teach established Bantay Edukasyon the miners in Brooke’s Point, EUGENIO Lopez Jr. estab- team to be at the scene of project has exceeded its target children Philippine his- in 1998. To date, this program to create a coop- lished ABS-CBN Founda- man-made and natural ca- and reforested 1,552 hectares. tory. The show highlighted the has given 6,407 scholarship erative for a manufacturing tion Inc. (AFI) in 1989 to lamities. As much as many of AFI succeeded in planting value of nationalism and how grants. Many of the former facility for virgin coconut oil fulfill a promise he made to the remotest parts of the Phil- 1,083,000 trees with a 92.5% Filipino heroes risked their scholars are now professionals. (VCO). She also created a “serve the Filipinos” after ippines rely on ABS-CBN survival rate! lives and contributed their 15. Children helping chain of health and wellness his incarceration during for news during calamities, 7. From filthy to beauty. talents for their love of the other children. The coins, stores in to 17 martial law and his nine-year AFI relies on the network to One of the most challenging . taken together, helped sustain help the cooperative retail its 13 exile in the US. AFI started broadcast calls for help for tasks undertaken by Bantay 11. ‘Isusumbong kita sa Bantay Bata 163 operations VCO products. by generating welfare funds Kapamilya in need. Kalikasan in rehabilitating Bantay Bata!’ This has become through the years. Adopting 19. The knighting and by broadcasting the plight of 4. BayaniJuan sa South- was the cleanup a common line among Filipino a coin bank gives schoolchil- oath of a Bantay Kalikasan those in need of assistance. ville 7: A defining project of 19 tributaries (esteros). It households to warn people dren a sense of responsibility Earth Warrior. “Ako ay isang 9 After Gina Lopez (GL) was in massive resettlement. relocated 3,000 informal- who abuse children. Bantay and creates awareness of the Earth Warrior na nanunumpa appointed as managing di- BayaniJuan sa Southville 7 is a settling families, developed Bata hotline 163 is ’s first program and its hotline. sa integridad, sa pangangalaga rector in the early 1990s, it 107-hectare relocation site in linear parks to reduce sewage and the Philippines’ only 24- 16. Life-changing ice sa kalikasan, sa pagmamahal sa branched out into various Calauan, Laguna built by AFI wastes and established green hour hotline for child abuse for Tawi-Tawi fisherfolk. sarili, sa kapwa at sa pamilya, advocacies and programs on with the help of its partner spaces for the residents. reports and child welfare pro- Before she passed away, GL sa pagtutulungan at sa malusog 18 educational television, child institutions for families af- 8. ‘The Philippines is beau- tection. promised 250 fisherfolk of na pamumuhay. Ginagawa ko welfare and environmental fected by the rehabilitation of tiful and the Filipinos are 12. Bantay Bata Children’s Simunul, Tawi-Tawi that she ito ; punung-puno protection and community Pasig River led by Kapit Bisig able.’ This firm belief of GL Village: A child’s paradise. A would help them acquire a ng pag-asa, para sa Diyos, sa 14 development. On its 31st Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) inspired her to rally institu- haven where children are close micro ice plant facility so bayan at sa magandang kinabu- 5 anniversary, AFI shares in 2009. Lauded as a model tional partners in helping local to nature, where they can freely they could preserve their kasan ng lahat. Kasihan nawa memorable photos of some resettlement site, it has two Filipino communities develop laugh and safely run and play, daily catch. With the help ako ng Maykapal.” Before the of its milestones and contri- schools, a wet and dry market, sustainable ecotourism sites all where they will be nurtured of Aboitiz Foundation, the implementation of a Bantay 10 butions to the country. a health center, a livelihood over the country. In 2014, Ban- and cared for, and heal inside promise was fulfilled on Kalikasan project, the train- 1. Whatever it takes to center, a chapel, nursery and tay Kalikasan helped a group and out. This is how GL had February 2020 and the fast- ing of Earth Warriors comes reach you. Relief efforts of sports fields. of youth surfers in developing envisioned Children’s Village freezing technology produces first to empower the locals as 19 Sagip Kapamilya for typhoon 5. An epic run for the re- Lola Sayong Eco Surf Camp in Norzagaray, Bulacan. Estab- around one ton of ice per guardians of their environ- Yolanda in 2013. AFI uses all habilitation of Pasig River. in Gubat, Sorsogon. These lished in May 2003 and hous- hour. The municipality of Si- ment. Over 4,000 Earth War- possible means to reach and On October 10, 2010, AFI young surfers were trained to ing an average of 150 children, munul, State Uni- riors have been knighted all 15 help needy Kapamilya in times broke a Guinness World become surfing instructors and the legacy of this “paradise for versity-Tawi-Tawi College of over the Philippines. of disasters and calamities—be Record for having 116,086 the income they earned helped children” continues. Technology and Oceanogra- 20. ‘I believe I can fly.’ it by land, water or air. people participate in a single them finance their education. 13. Jessie: The boy in the phy, and the National Master “The future belongs to those 2. ‘We knew you would be racing event—the epic KB- 9. ‘Tayo na sa Sine’skwela!’ box. Confined in a box under Plumbers Association of the who dream. This particular 6 here.’ “Alam naming darating PIP marathon. The event was This award-winning edu- the kitchen sink and fed food Philippines also supported dream unfailingly and con- kayo” was an actual remark organized to help raise funds cational television program scraps for five years, Jessie the project. sistently not only inspires 11 by a typhoon victim in the for the rehabilitation of Pasig was made mandatory view- was rescued by Bantay Bata 17. Empowering women but gets people to work . Known to arrive at River. ing by the Department of 163 in 1997. With the help and preserving indigenous together because the dream calamity sites usually ahead 6. One million trees that Education for elementary of Bantay Bata’s therapists, cultures. The Lamlifew is so inclusive that there is of everyone else, Sagip Ka- help provide drinking water school students. With the social workers and caretakers, Tribal Women’s Association something for everyone to pamilya would always have to 12.8 million Metro Ma- use of music, colorful cos- Jessie was healed and became in Sarangani is one of the 14 do. ABS-CBN Foundation prepacked relief goods ready nila residents. To reforest tumes, interesting characters the symbol of how love and ecotourism sites of Bantay and ABS-CBN, the biggest 16 for distribution in times of 1,250 hectares of La Mesa and state-of-the-art visuals, compassion can transform a Kalikasan. Bantay Kalikasan’s in the need. Watershed seemed like a learning science had never child from the effects of ne- intervention has increased the country, have the ability to 3. No mountain is too herculean task when Bantay been this fun. glect and abuse. public’s cultural awareness of spread the dream and widen 7 high. The photo was taken Kalikasan launched the proj- 10. ‘Education is useless 14. Educate a child, save a the Blaan tribe. our pockets of successes after a landslide in Benguet, ect in 2001. But with the help if Filipinos have no love for family from poverty. Believ- 18. ‘Our country is rich towards the spirit of hope. ing in a sustainable means to in natural resources, but why Pwede pala, kaya pala na- empower children and to save are the Filipinos poor?’ GL tin!”—Gina Lopez 20 Spotlight milestones ‘Genuine Love Forever’: ABS-CBN 1989 the Asian Institute of Manage- the massive La Mesa Water- is formed by AFI and the De- brave the rains to join the 09.30. as host of “,” a Then ABS-CBN president ment, GL is named managing shed rehabilitation project partment of Environment and 2012 Run, Ride & Roll for the “socially significant and - en 2001 Eugenio Lopez Jr. establishes director of AFI. She starts fo- Natural Resources for the effort Pasig River in tertaining TV show… that ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. cusing on programs for children One-year-old ABS-CBN to rehabilitate Pasig River; by In October, GL is named the highlights the country’s most commemorates GL on death anniversary (AFI). Lorenzo Tañada Jr. “Sine’skwela” becomes Bayan Microfinance Founda- November, it holds the Philip- Lopez Achievement Awards scenic destinations in an ef- serves as AFI president, while AFI’s initial venture into edu- tion Inc. is renamed ABS-CBN pine International Marathon Special Awardee, with Lopez fort to support ecotourism” 2018 ABS-CBN Corporation and Susan Afan, managing director Secretary of the Department she implemented landmark Margarita “Gretchen” Ocampo cational television and allows Bayan Foundation Inc. 2009: A Run for the Pasig Group chairman emeritus Os- 2005 ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. of AFI. of Environment and Natural humanitarian programs in the is executive director the foundation to put up its River car M. Lopez hailing her as a Children’s Village is re- 2010 (AFI) commemorate the first On iWant on the remain- Resources through music and Philippines. 1990 E-Media flagship program AFI’s relief and disaster re- “national treasure” on a mission launched with improved 1997 death anniversary of Gina Lo- ing Sundays of August, “G book readings on August 30. “There’s just so much love AFI joins disaster relief opera- sponse services arm Sagip Ka- 10.10.10 A Run for Pasig River to save the country’s national facilities and programs 2019 pez (GL) with a monthlong cel- Diaries” will showcase a com- This will be streamed live on going around and it’s because tions during the 1990 Bantay Bata 163 is launched pamilya is formally established attracts 116,086 runners, top- treasures 2013 ebration of her legacy which will pilation of memorable stories iWant and YouTube and on of love, she put up Bantay Bata earthquake on Feb. 14 as a “gift of love to following a spate of typhoons in pling the world record set in On its 30th anniversary in be showcased on their cable TV and video clips with GL when the Facebook pages of ABS- 163, Bantay Kalikasan, Bantay 1991 Filipino children”; this is fol- late 2004 1988; the run raises P12 mil- G Stuff, a store that sells the July, the foundation reverts 2008 programs and digital platforms. she was hosting the program CBN. Usok and the I Love Founda- Gina Lopez (GL), who has lowed by the rollout of ABS- lion products of AFI’s identified ec- to its original name, ABS- 2011 “The encompassing mes- from 2017 to 2019. The celebration will be tion,” said Ernie Lopez, GL’s just returned to the country CBN Microfinance in May AFI integrates its flagship otourism areas, opens in Power CBN Foundation Inc. 1998 sage of Gina’s life and works is The Healing Eucharist will capped by the launch of the younger brother who now after two decades as a mis- programs under BayaniJuan, More than 86,000 runners take Plant Mall GL passes away on Au- 2014 about love—love for children, stream on iWant.ph a live mass book, “I Am Gina,” writ- hosts “G Diaries.” sionary overseas, volunteers in Environmental arm Bantay launched on May 30. In July, part in 11.20.2011 Run for the gust 19 2020 love for the environment and celebration dedicated to GL ten by Jenie Chan. The book “She loves the environment AFI as part of the Mt. Pina- Kalikasan launches on July 21, GL is named comanager of the Pasig River, making it the Phil- AFI is renamed ABS-CBN love for country and human- on August 19, the exact date of reveals many untold stories so much. She does. But the tubo eruption response making it AFI’s fourth flag- Save the Pasig River Rehabili- ippines’ biggest racing event for Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- AFI celebrates its 31st an- kind. Hence, the theme of her death anniversary. of GL’s life as a missionary reason she loves the environ- 1993 ship program tation project 2011 tion Inc. or ALKFI niversary while honoring 1999 2009 2012 2017 this monthlong celebration is “ASAP Natin ‘To” will in and , and her ment is because of what it can our country. She loves people because of what it can do for After completing her masters GL with a monthlong com- ‘Genuine Love Forever,’” said showcase a tribute to the former struggles and victories when do for us, what it can do for and she loves the environment people.” in development management at On June 21, AFI embarks on Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig Around 70,000 participants GL takes her advocacy to TV memoration

 Lopezlink August 2020 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY/LIFELONG WELLNESS BIZ EXCELLENCE Lopezlink August 2020  Almost 900K families served Seeds of Hope More Filipinos receive Kapamilya Responding to the pandemic the Lopez way love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ By Dulce Festin-Baybay

KAPAMILYA love reached share the love as well to 500 Kapamilya director Jun Dungo more Filipinos as ABS-CBN families, including indigenous expressed gratitude for the sup- Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pan- groups, in . Down south, port that the campaign contin- tawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, several barangays in Bicol were ues to get from Filipinos. Isang Pamilya” campaign dis- showered with generosity as the “Karangalan natin na pag- tributed food packs and ligtas network distributed 1,500 food katiwalaan tayo ng publiko, bags outside Metro Manila for packs and 3,000 ligtas go-bags. whether individual or institu- those greatly affected by the As of July 30, “Pantawid tional donors. Ipinagkakatiwala Virtual group shot of the MOA signatories from EDC, the city government of and OSPA-FMC community quarantine im- ng Pag-ibig” raised over P444 nila sa atin itong kanilang dona- posed to contain COVID-19. million cash and in-kind do- tions kasi siguro iyong trust nila Through “Pantawid ng Pag- nations from individuals and makakarating ito doon sa mga EDC-sponsored facility to enhance COVID-19 ibig,” 1,500 families with senior organizations for the benefit nangangailangan,” he said. resiliency in Ormoc, nearby provinces citizen members were given of more than 872,000 families. With its goal of serving 1 food packs in Sta. Barbara, Ba- ABS-CBN and First Philip- million families by the end of By Frances Ariola liuag, Bulacan. Food packs and pine Holdings Corporation the month, AFI’s “Pantawid ligtas bags were also given to had also contributed P100 mil- ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang THE city government of Ormoc signed by EDC management led to do ours, which is to provide over 1,000 families in Batangas. lion as seed fund for “Pantawid Pamilya” continues to call for in Leyte has entered into a mem- by president and chief operating around 40% of the electricity With the continuous sup- ng Pag-Ibig.” donations as parts of the coun- orandum of agreement with En- officer Richard Tantoco, Ormoc of the entire Visayas that is so port of various donors, “Pan- ABS-CBN Integrated try remain under community ergy Development Corporation City mayor , necessary now, particularly with tawid ng Pag-ibig” was able to Public Service head and Sagip quarantine. (EDC) and nonstock, nonprofit vice mayor Leo Carmelo Locsin remote work and the increased OSPA-Farmers Medical Cen- Jr. and OSPA-FMC vice presi- demands on our healthcare sys- ter (FMC) for the creation of a dent Atty. Roy Bernard Fiel and tem,” Tantoco added. molecular diagnostic center that witnessed by Sec. , According to Gomez, the will enable more timely reverse deputy chief implementer of laboratory will greatly expedite transcription polymerase chain the Inter-Agency Task Force on the processing of COVID-19 ON July 15, 2020, around 49 thermal company deployed 11 care items to six orphanages worth of laboratory equipment partners and identify urgent has come reaction (RT-PCR) testing of Emerging Infectious Diseases swab samples, which previously participants attended the first container vans as hospital ex- and community organizations, and allowances for laundry, needs, and reach out to others up with a basic education learn- COVID-19 swab samples from against COVID-19. required up to 10 days. Lopez CSR Council virtual tensions and quarantine areas. including 15 hospitals. transportation and others was who can help. ing continuity plan in the time meeting. Those who met via In April, the company gave rice As the pandemic continues, also donated. Sikat synergized by setting of COVID-19 with DepEd. residents in the city and from “We are very privileged to “We can get our results in Zoom were movers of the Lo- assistance to its host baran- the company is redesigning As a result of FPH’s dona- up an online group through They presented various learn- nearby provinces. have an opportunity to address less than a day,” he said. “This pez Group of companies’ CSR gays, deployed more container its CSR efforts to continue to tion to PGH, the hospital was Facebook and Viber to consis- ing delivery modalities: face- EDC donated RT-PCR a clear gap for Ormoc City, the is something we really need in departments who reported on vans as well as personal pro- adapt to the situation in the able to undertake testing ser- tently update each other and to-face subject to physical dis- equipment worth about P25 western part of Leyte, the prov- this time of crisis.” what they have done and are tective equipment (PPE) and fields of health, education and vices for corporate clients to share opportunities, provide tancing and minimum health million to Ormoc’s first COV- ince of Biliran and Southern EDC owns and operates the doing to assist their employees, medical supplies for front lin- employee volunteerism, and support the back-to-work pro- manpower in the distribution standards, distance learning, ID-19 testing facility that will Leyte, that of having an RT-PCR 711-megawatt Leyte Geother- host communities and those ers. From May to June, EDC the environment. tocols of companies on July 20, of ayuda to communities and blended learning (merged face- be operated and maintained by testing center,” said Tantoco. mal Project that straddles Or- OSPA-FMC. “While Ormoc City leader- moc City and the municipality who sought their help. gave additional assistance for FPH Group drive-through testing on July establish a daily movement to-face and distance learning) ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ reaches families in Bataan, Bulacan and Bicol as it distributes food packs and ligtas bags The landmark agreement was ship does its job, we too strive of Kananga. In her opening remarks, communities and LGUs. To First Philippine Holdings 27 and walk-in testing on Au- tracker for easier monitoring and home schooling guided by Mercedes Lopez Vargas, presi- provide livelihood, it engaged Corporation (FPH) engaged gust 3. of places visited and people en- qualified parents, guardians or dent and executive director of community organizations to in multi-sectoral collaboration When the National Capital gaged by the Sikat team. tutors. Furthermore, each lo- Lifelong Wellness Lopez Group Foundation Inc. produce PPE which, in turn, through Philippine Disaster Region was declared a lock- Another challenge for the cality will have its own learning which hosted the meeting, cit- became the members’ source of Resilience Foundation to con- down area, The Medical City Sikat team is how to assist 13 continuity plan with parents ed the need for solidarity and income during the quarantine. tinuously support the increase frontline personnel struggled million unelectrified Filipinos, taking on the task of educating to continue practicing the Lo- The company will continue of testing capacity in the coun- to report for duty. The Lopez re-enable livelihood opportu- their children. Online classes? Here’s how to protect your child’s vision pez Values. to support the short-term live- try. It likewise provided critical Group joined forces with Me- nities, provide replicable and With the closure of ABS- By Charizze Henson Energy Development Corpo- lihood of households in its host support to front liners and built trotent to provide a temporary scalable nanogrid services us- CBN’s radio and television ration communities to address the im- capacity for the health system housing facility for 120 front- ing FPH expertise and boost channels, Knowledge Channel, AS students transition to dis- nearsightedness, farsighted- size and make sure the top of school, but their reaction could Nancy Ibuna of Energy De- mediate need for income and by providing temporary facili- line personnel of the hospital existing livelihood. through DepEd, is partnering tance learning this school year ness and/or astigmatism that the monitor is level with the be because their vision is blurry. velopment Corporation (EDC) food security, targeting around ties for The Medical City and for two months. Basic needs ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. with other TV channels in dif- 2020-2021, parents need to is undiagnosed and uncor- child’s eyes and is placed 18 And often, they don’t complain narrated how EDC shows its 940 households. National Kidney and Trans- such as bedding, daily meals, As of the end of July, more ferent areas for broadcasting observe their children closely rected. Other factors that can inches to 24 inches away from because they think what they support to its host communi- First Gen Corporation plant Institute (NKTI) em- drinking water, internet and than 844,000 families (4.2 from Monday to Saturday. and teach them good eye care lead to strain are poor lighting, the eyes. see is normal.” ties across its project sites in As president Giles Puno of ployees worth P20 million. other utilities were made avail- million individuals) have been Knowledge Channel is also practices that will protect their glare, poor seating posture and “Parents should remind Series of tests Ilocos Norte, Negros, Albay, First Gen Corporation said FPH partnered with the able to the occupants. reached by ABS-CBN Foun- conducting webinars for par- vision from digital eyestrain improper viewing distances,” their children to blink more of- A comprehensive eye exam Sorsogon, Leyte and Cotabato. in his virtual message to the Philippine Ports Authority to For the NKTI, FPH provid- dation Inc. (AFI) and “Pan- ents to prepare them in sup- and other potential eye prob- Lingao says. ten and teach them the 20-20- involves a series of tests to Since the start of the quar- group, the pandemic “is a pre- convert piers and ships into a ed two temporary tents to ac- tawid ng Pag-ibig.” They have porting their children as they lems. Digital eyestrain 20 rule—they have to rest their measure the eye grade, check antine in March, EDC has cursor to what they call the big 2,000-bed quarantine facility commodate patients and con- already served 110 hospitals learn at home. Knowledge According to Asian Eye Digital eyestrain can cause eyes every 20 minutes by look- the front and back parts of the been providing support to one, which is climate change.” worth P100 million. In addi- duct dialysis, as well as support including two front liner or- Channel continues to provide Institute pediatric ophthal- symptoms like blurry vision, ing 20 feet away for 20 seconds. eye and test how the eyes focus, front liners, local communi- The group provided medicines tion, the company turned over to NKTI health personnel and ganizations. education through YouTube, mologist and adult strabismus double vision, burning sensa- They may also close their eyes. move and work together. This ties and other stakeholders in and food which were their top what is considered the most front liners to be accommodat- Despite the closure of ABS- Facebook, and Twit- specialist and ocular geneticist tion in the eyes, eye redness and On days they don’t have classes, allows the doctor to detect eye waves for 24,964 households priorities for their host com- modern ambulance in the ed in adjacent establishments, CBN Corporation which has ter. Dr. Michelle Lingao, “spend- excessive tearing. encourage them to bond with problems at the earliest stage, in primary partner barangays munities. First Gen facilitated country. It donated laboratory ensuring that the institute will consistently provided much- Planters of hope ing a lot of time looking at “Excessive tearing (over- the family, engage in art proj- when they’re most treatable, across 10 municipalities, as access to Energy Regulations equipment that significantly have enough personnel at all needed airtime for the past 30 These are the Lopez Group’s computer or gadget screens production of tears) is the eyes’ ects or read an actual book. You and to ensure that if they do well as giving P61.5 million 1-94 for funds for COVID-19 boosted the University of the times. years, AFI will continue its hu- CSR initiators. They are in- can be tough on children’s protective mechanism. When can even pre-mark their books have eye grade, their eyeglasses in cash and in-kind support response that can be used for Philippines-Philippine Gener- Sikat Solar manitarian services, although fused with the Lopez Values of eyes, and the most common we focus on a screen for an to remind them when to take a or contact lenses prescription is to local government units mass testing, food subsidy and al Hospital (UP- PGH) labo- When the pandemic struck in a limited capacity, and will integrity, innovativeness, em- eye problem they experience is extended time, we tend to blink Asian Eye Institute pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Michelle Lingao administers break,” she adds. up to date. (LGUs) and other commu- medical PPE. ratory capacity from 150 tests and lockdowns were enforced, continue to care for the envi- ployee welfare and nationalism, digital eyestrain or computer less fully and frequently. So our a color vision test to a young patient Before classes start Schedule your child’s com- nities. It raised an additional For their external com- per day to as many as 4,500 Sikat Solar was faced with the ronment with the help of its among others, and—if the vir- vision syndrome.” eyes don’t have the lubrication It is important to schedule a prehensive eye exam with a P2.6 million from employee munities, First Gen donated tests per day. As PGH is the challenge of how to deploy loyal donors and partners, in- tual meeting is a gauge of their “The eyes need to work or moisture it needs,” Lingao vise their kids while on their To protect your children’s eyes, comprehensive eye exam before pediatric ophthalmologist at donation drives. P2.4 million to “Pantawid ng main COVID-19 referral hos- remote power systems when cluding LGUs. passion and commitment to harder because of the different explains. gadgets,” Lingao notes. “But it’s best to adjust the bright- classes start. Asian Eye Institute. To book an In March, EDC gave food Pag-ibig.” First Gen employees pital, it received assistance to travel was restricted. What Knowledge Channel serve their communities—the colors, brightness and reflection 20-20-20 rule because of distance learning, ness or contrast of the monitor, Lingao explains: “Some appointment, call 8-898-2020 and medical supplies at the supported front liners through convert its existing laboratory worked for them was to es- As a content provider and seeds of hope being planted the on the screen. Kids may be at “Normally, we urge parents children will naturally be more provide proper lighting to avoid would think their children are or email eyehelp@asianeyein- start of the enhanced com- employee donations. They pro- into a BSL-3 molecular labora- tablish communication chan- active partner of the Depart- Lopez Way are being seen and an increased risk if they have to limit the time and super- exposed to longer screen time. glare, increase the screen’s font just lazy or have no interest in stitute.com. munity quarantine. The geo- vided food and other health- tory. An additional P30 million nels, engage with reliable local ment of Education (DepEd), felt, now more than ever.

 Lopezlink August 2020 Jodi, Iza clash for love, family and prestige in ‘’ By Kane Choa

TWO best friends who are Marissa is forced to suf- on Kapamilya Channel destroyed by a mortal sin will fer in jail for years. Not aware and Kapamilya Online become bitter rivals as they of her best friend’s fate, Ellice Live. battle for love, family and moves to the US where she prestige in the Kapamilya tele- meets Gabriel (Sam). serye “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin,” When Ellice goes back to which airs on Kapamilya the Philippines to start anew, Channel and streams on Ka- she sees Marissa again. But the pamilya Online Live starting best friend she used to know August 17. is long gone as Marissa vows The series features Jodi to take everything Ellice has— Kapamilya toys and Sta. Maria and money, possessions and even with and Maricel her husband. Soriano. Apart from its stel- “Ang Sa Iyo Ay games bring cheer lar cast, the series also marks a Akin” is under the di- major milestone as it is the first rection of F.M. Reyes to Filipino homes teleserye to be fully launched on and Avel Sunpongco Kapamilya Online Live. and produced by the mobile apps “FPJ’s Get to know Marissa (Jodi) JRB Creative Pro- ” and and Ellice (Iza), best friends duction. “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano: who hail from different worlds. “Ang Sa Iyo Ay Rescue Mission,” which The two are inseparable until a Akin” is yours week- may be downloaded from gruesome crime changes their days after “FPJ’s the Google Play store. destinies. Ang Probinsyano” Buy the little ones “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” toys to awaken their iWant simulcasts ‘2gether’ sequel in PH sense of bravery and heroism. Children would IWANT started streaming first OPM song cover, “With A also love to receive “Star- “Still 2gether,” the sequel of the Smile,” which was released as FANS can experience the virtual la” night-lights and light sticks, hit Thai series “2gether,” on Au- the official theme song of “Still world of their favorite shows via while a “” web-based game gust 14, simultaneous with the 2gether” in the Philippines. online games and mobile appli- can be accessed at starlagames. airing in Thailand. The music video of Bright’s cations as ABS-CBN continues com. For those who are seeking The Filipino-dubbed epi- “With A Smile” recently pre- to bolster its presence in the warmth from a Kapamilya hug, sodes of “Still 2gether” stream miered on the official Star digital arena after the launch of gifting oneself or a loved one a on iWant every Friday at 10:30 Music PH YouTube channel Kapamilya Online Live. “Starla” pillow will make every- p.m. in the Philippines. The and the Facebook pages of Star After watching an “FPJ’s thing just a little bit better. Tagalized episodes are also Music, Dreamscape, iWant and Ang Probinsyano” episode on Grab these “FPJ’s Ang aired on cable and satellite TV ABS-CBN Entertainment. YouTube or Facebook, players Probinsyano” and “Starla” items via Kapamilya Channel ev- Stream “Still 2gether” for can take on the roles of Cardo via The ABS-CBN Store at the ery Saturday at 10 p.m. after free on iWant or iwant.ph Fri- and his friends in the web-based Shopee Mall and in leading toy “MMK.” takes a new turn when their club and joins another, causing days at 10:30 p.m. and catch game “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano stores, and add flavor to family In “Still 2gether,” Sar- responsibilities at their music even more problems. it on Kapamilya Channel ev- Hideout” to patrol the streets of bonding by playing the virtual awat (Bright) and Tine’s (Win club start to mess with their ABS-CBN’s back-to-back ery Saturday at 10 p.m. after Metro Manila, take down ene- games inspired by these Ka- Metawin) two-year relationship dynamic. Tine resigns from the surprises for fans include Bright’s “MMK.” (K. Choa) mies and equip themselves with pamilya teleseryes. For updates, cool weapons and power-ups at follow The ABS-CBN Store ‘Sana Tayo Na’ fpjapgame.com/hideout. on Facebook (www.facebook. Bond further with the rest com/abscbnstore), Twitter (@ of the family by exploring two abscbnstore) and Instagram (@ Darren and Jayda surprise fans with collab single more of Cardo’s adventures in abscbnstore). DARREN Espanto and Jayda originally a part of his 1993 have partnered for the first “Coming of Age.” The Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco time for the love song “Sana new version was produced by Executive Editor Carla Paras-Sison Tayo Na” produced under Star Jayda and ABS-CBN Mu- Contributing Editors Music. sic creative director Jonathan Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) The two initially teased Manalo. Arlene Torres (SKYcable) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) the collaboration by tweeting Jayda’s last collaboration Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Justin Convento (CPI) Jei-Jei Gertes (Third Gen Holdings) “Sana tayo na” and tagging each was with “ Teens” Noella Fonbuena (CPI) Ceia Ylagan (CPI) other’s accounts, immediately finalist Jeremy G in 2019 for Dimpy Jazmines (SKYcable) Frances Ariola (EDC) setting Twitter abuzz. her self-written track “Perfectly Kamae Bulaquiña (EDC) A feel-good love poem, Imperfect.” Darren, on the oth- Circulation Kelly de la Paz “Sana Tayo Na” confesses two er hand, is fresh from perform- Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing people’s hopes of being to- ing his latest single “Sasagipin LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group gether in the future. It’s a light- Kita” at the virtual celebration 16/F North Tower, Rockwell Business Center - Sheridan hearted take on expecting that of Awards 2020. Sheridan St. corner United St. the stars would align and unite Believe that you’ll eventu- Mandaluyong City two people in love someday. ally be with the one you love Tel. 8878-0000 ext. 2463 The track is a revival of by listening to Darren and Jay- Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph Jayda’s father Dingdong Avan- da’s “Sana Tayo Na” on digital zado’s composition, which was streaming services. (K. Choa)