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​Martin Vargas, A hearty Our 2016 financial results …page 2 the artistic Lopez …page 9 …pagesummer 12  Lopezlink April 2017 Biz News Lopezlink April 2017  Record year for ABS-CBN as First Gen posts 19% higher attributable Sec. GL@DENR Judy Ann is SKYdirect’s net income at $200M GL: Involve stakeholders, include econ rehab DENR Secretary Gina Lo- the Philippines, Department show-cause orders in Febru- net income hits P3.525B FIRST Gen Corporation re- accounted for $827 million, or $14 million. newest brand ambassador pez credited the department’s of Labor and Employment ary. ported net income attributable 53% of First Gen’s total con- On a recurring basis, First ABS-CBN Corporation report- “Our continued strong lead- Cost and expenses were up string of successes in environ- (DOLE), Department of So- “In the last two months, JUDY Ann Santos-Agoncillo mo makikita kung paano nagbo- to equity holders of the parent solidated revenues. San Gabriel Gen’s attributable net income ed P41.6 billion in consolidated ership in national audience only 6% last year. In particular, mental protection to a “multi- cial Welfare and Development the DENR has worked with is the newest brand ambassador bond, kung paano nagkakaroon of $200 million for 2016. This recorded $36 million of income for 2016 was flat at $162 mil- revenue for 2016, bringing its share was also a key contribu- ABS-CBN reduced expenses stakeholder approach” that (DSWD) and affected local closed mine communities to of SKYdirect, SKY’s direct-to- ng closeness ang mga bata sa mga was a 19% or a $32 million in- from delay liquidated damages lion. net income to P3.5 billion, 39% tor to our record performance by about 4% on a per-hour ba- includes not only strict imple- government units. Its func- find sustainable solutions that home TV service. magulang nila. Dapat magulang crease from the $167 million it that was partially offset by ex- “Though 2016 was a year not higher than the P2.5 billion re- because improved ratings now sis compared to 2015. mentation but post-enforce- tions include investigation, balance livelihood and ecolog- “If you follow Judy Ann on ang sumasagot sa mga tanong ng made in 2015. penses, while the Avion Peak- without its challenges, it was ported in 2015. translate to increased revenues,” Total assets rose to P72.7 bil- ment rehabilitation. enforcement, prosecution and ical protection. In CARAGA, social media, you will discover mga anak,” the new SKYdirect The San Gabriel Flex Plant ing Plant generated commis- also the year First Gen achieved “We are very pleased to have said Cerrado. “We have also lion as of end-December 2016 “We involve as many agen- rehabilitation. for instance, we have allocated she is a multifaceted woman. brand ambassador said. and Energy Development Cor- sioning income in 2016. The its highest net income. We are exceeded our earnings guidance been able to manage our costs compared to P69.9 billion in cies as possible. We do not The task force’s latest- op P4 billion and sought the as- She’s not only a devoted mother She added that when poration’s (EDC) 140-mega- earnings contribution from the optimistic that this trend will for 2016,” said ABS-CBN chief and expenses efficiently.” 2015. The company’s equity base stop at just going after logging eration involved the recent sistance of 11 line agencies and an award-winning actress, her children ask questions watt (MW) Bacman geother- natural gas portfolio increased continue with the addition of financial officer (CFO) Aldrin Based on Kantar Media na- increased to P31.7 billion as of and mining violators. The de- confiscation of close to 29,000 to raise incomes for 30,000 she also does a lot of fitness based on the TV shows mal plant booked nonrecurring by $21 million to $142 million our two newest natural gas- Cerrado. “Full year growth in tional TV ratings covering both the end of December 2016. partment goes a step further board feet of illegally-cut logs households.” activities, she cooks, she travels they watch together, she income in 2016. Moreover, in 2016. fired plants—the 414-MW advertising revenues, boosted urban and rural homes, the top ABS-CBN Group CFO Ron and creates livelihood oppor- in Bulacan at the Angat Wa- Lopez dispelled reports that all over the country, has vari- and husband Ryan strive EDC and First Gen Hydro FG Hydro showed a growth San Gabriel Flex Plant and by election-related spending, 10 programs for 2016 for free- Valdueza said: “We are also ex- tunities to those displaced by tershed area. Earlier successes she was not consulting other ous advocacies and interactions to answer the questions Power Corporation both deliv- in revenues of $7 million for the 97-MW Avion Peaking was about 11%.” to-air television were all pro- tremely happy with the perfor- our closures and suspension mainly in Mindanao netted government agencies. with different groups of people honestly and accurately. ered higher earnings that were 2016 versus 2015’s $42 million Plant—that will deliver full- ABS-CBN adopted the cost duced by ABS-CBN. mance of our subsidiaries last orders,” Lopez revealed in a illegal loggers in Agusan del “We’re working with in a very real way. These quali- “…We actually love that supplemented by cost-saving due to the higher dispatch of its year operations this year, along- per individual rating point pric- The company’s rollout of its year. The healthy growth in our message. Sur, Zamboanga del Norte DOLE and DOT [Depart- ties make her the perfect am- they ask us questions kasi na- initiatives throughout the com- power plants and higher ancil- side marked improvements in ing or CPIRP scheme in 2015, digital terrestrial television or advertising revenues coupled The DENR created the and Compostela Valley. ment of Tourism] for ecotour- bassador of the brand—some- giging honest at totoo ang mga pany. lary service sales. Consequently, the operations of EDC’s 100% which rewards the company for DTT helped boost audience with the accomplishments of our National Anti-Environmental “Just as important, we fol- ism initiatives. The DSWD is one very authentic and down bata sa ’yo, at nakikita namin the family. While providing en- The 1,000-MW Santa Rita the attributable earnings con- renewable portfolio,” First Gen an increase in ratings. The year share with over 2.3 million different business units enabled Crime Task Force (NAECTF) low the principle that without helping with social safety nets. to earth and yet aspirational at kung ano yung interests nila. tertainment, these shows also en- and the 500-MW San Lorenzo tribution of FG Hydro was president and COO Francis 2016 was its first full year of boxes sold as of the end of De- us to deliver record earnings per- last August 2017 with the rehabilitation and economic We’re translating our concern the same time,” Claudia Suarez, So it helps us determine what hance their home life by providing natural gas-fired power plants higher by $5 million, or 60% at Giles Puno said. implementation. cember 2016. formance for ABS-CBN.” mandate of targeting what alternatives, we cannot im- for the environment with SKY head for consumer prod- programs to encourage them to the whole family opportunities to Lopez termed “environmental prove the lives of affected workable solutions that ben- uct business, said. watch,” Santos added. bond while watching their favor- offenders.” communities and lift them efit local communities. In an interview, the Kapami- She also shared that SKY- ite shows together, or by allowing ABS-CBN IWD 2017 NAECTF is a joint effort from dependency on extrac- “Our critics focus on sup- lya star explained the important direct for her is all about em- individual members to enjoy their ABS-CBN widens lead between the DENR, Depart- tive activities such as mining,” posed lack of due process. We role of television in keeping her powering Filipinos to have ac- preferred programs. TVplus EDC fetes women (and some men, too!) ment of Justice, Department the DENR chief emphasized. focus on sustainability and family’s relationship strong. cess to premium content at an Exclusive channels available in nationwide ratings By Reggie Baticulon and Gerbs de Castro of the Interior and Local The DENR ordered the economic upliftment,” Lopez “It’s a big factor na when affordable price. across SKYdirect prepaid and boosts Government, Philippine Na- closure of 23 mines, while 75 explained. (Excerpted from your children watch television, “Simula pa lang, SKY sub- postpaid plans include S+A ABS-CBN increased its lead p.m.) with 39% versus GMA’s ENERGY Development tional Police, Armed Forces of mining agreements were given denr.gov.ph) nandoon ang parents. Kasi doon scribers na talaga kami. Since I HD, ABS-CBN Regional, over rival GMA Network in 33%, noontime (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.) ABS-CBN’S Corporation (EDC) held its have been a Kapamilya from the ANC, Cinema One, MYX, March, maintaining its status as with 47% versus GMA’s 34% and very beginning, I also believe Lifestyle, Jeepney TV, DZMM first-ever celebration of Inter- better not just by providing ul- the most watched TV network in the afternoon (3 p.m. to 6 p.m.) TV ratings in all of the products of ABS- TeleRadyo and TMC. national Women’s Day (IWD) timate content and reliable con- among urban and rural homes with 45% versus GMA’s 36%. CBN. When they explained to Through SKYdirect plan ABS-CBN has enjoyed a on March 8, 2017. nectivity, but also client-centric, nationwide. Nine of the 10 most watched me what SKYdirect is all about, variants, families can also watch significant boost in TV rat- Attended mostly by female 24/7 after-sales service to its Citing Kantar Media data, programs in the country in I realized na kailangan natin ito top-rating cable channels like ings with the help of ABS- employees (with a few male corporate and micro, small and ABS-CBN said it grew its av- March were produced by ABS- kasi mas marami tayong taong NBA Premium HD, Cartoon CBN TVplus, the country’s counterparts), the simple but medium enterprise or MSME erage audience share for the CBN. Leading the pack is matutulungan na talagang hindi Network, HBO, Disney, Nick- first digital terrestrial televi- meaningful event successfully partners. month to 46% from 44% in the “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” with an na naabot ng mga gusto nilang elodeon, FOX, Warner, RTL- sion product, which has al- Meanwhile, SKYBIZ also re- previous month, giving it a 12- average national TV rating of gathered outstanding individuals palabas dahil wala silang linya CBS, TLC, AXN and History. ready sold 2.6 million units ignited its partnership with the point edge over GMA, which 39.9%, followed by “Wansapana- in various fields to share their ad- ng cable. With SKYdirect, may Subscribing to SKYdirect is since its launch in 2015. Hotelier IT Association of the got 34%. taym,” 36.8%; “Your Face Sounds vocacies and perspectives about satellite TV na sila na pasok sa even more affordable since kits According to data from Philippines (HITAP) through Kantar uses a nationwide Familiar Kids,” 35.6%; “MMK” “the role of the modern Filipino budget. And you will be sur- are now priced at P2,699 from Kantar Media, ABS-CBN’s an acoustic event at Cable Car panel size of 2,610 urban and 31.1%; “TV Patrol,” 30.7%; “My women in the 21st century.” prised na pwede palang i-load their original price of P2,990. audience share in Mega The SKYBIZ team welcomes the after-sales group to the SKY Network Operations office in Makati. rural homes that represents Dear Heart,” 28.7%; “Home The keynote speaker, Delia pati cable,” Santos said. SKYdirect prepaid plans are Manila increased to 36% in Key HITAP officers and 100% of the country’s total TV Sweetie Home,” 26.3%; “Rated Domingo-Albert, was the first She remarked: “Nakakatuwa available at Plan 99, Plan 250 2017, compared to 30% in EDC Learning and Development head Nad Pating (rightmost) with members were welcomed to the viewing population. K,” 24.1%; and “It’s Showtime woman career diplomat to be- SKYBIZ launches 24/7 after-sales support na ABS-CBN is doing so many and Plan 450, while postpaid 2015, as more households speakers Amb. Delia Domingo-Albert, Bless de Asis and Dr. Ted gathering by SKYBIZ VP for ABS-CBN captured half of (Saturday),” 23.8%. come Secretary of Foreign Af- things to reach out to people.” plans are available in Plan 250 are able to experience crys- Esguerra team, strengthens ties with hotelier IT group Sales Dicky Liwanag. the total urban and rural Fili- The top five most watched fairs in Asia. SKYdirect provides a diverse and Plan 450 variants. For more tal clear viewing experience By Dino Quizon Through this strengthened pino households in the prime programs on iWant TV in She shared her experiences cial attention to the value of Bless de Asis, an advocate of channel lineup with programs information, visit mysky.com. with ABS-CBN TVplus. partnership, SKYBIZ and HI- time block with an average au- March were “A Love to Last,” about the various women she has reproductive health. the well-being of children SKYBIZ has expanded its cov- perts team was held recently at to the SKYBIZ sales teams as that appeal to every member of ph. ABS-CBN’s ratings in TAP aim to provide complete dience share of 50%, a 17-point “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” “Wild- and part-time lecturer at the erage and availability of its 24/7 the SKY Network Operations they will start working together Mega Manila also rose to met and worked with. She also Providing a male perspective and exclusive viewing enter- lead over GMA’s 33%. flower,” “The Greatest Love” and Psychology Department of NOC and TechXperts, a special- headquarters in San Juan. in providing another level of 14% from 11% in 2015. highlighted initiatives around the to the event was Dr. Ted Esguer- tainment to hotel customers. The network also led in the “Love in the Moonlight.” (Ex- ized team designed to attend to Headed by Jon Arayata, “wow at saya” to enterprise and Promos & offers ABS-CBN TVplus’ world that promoted the com- ra, the Emergency Preparedness Miriam College. SKYBIZ is the preferred con- morning ratings (6 a.m. to 12 cerpted from news.abs-cbn.com) the technical needs of clients for SKYBIZ division head, and small and medium enterprise promise of clear picture as mon goal of empowering women and Disaster Response Unit She presented her viewpoint tent provider of premier hotels business broadband and pay TV. Jude Pambid, head of Network clients. SKY Select serves up ‘Moco’s Kitch- well as additional premium so that the audience would be crisis lead for EDC. Esguerra on “parenting with presence” in Metro Manila and selected channels with no monthly inspired to further speak up, act discussed the role of women in which explained the dynam- A welcome session for the Operations, the after-sales With this initiative, SKY- en,’ top Sony GEM shows Annual Meeting provinces. For non-cabled areas, Pick up cooking tips from Filipino-Japanese heartthrob Mo- fees also enticed consumers, ics of parenting in the modern SKYBIZ NOC and TechX- group was formally introduced BIZ aims to build businesses and bring to light the contribu- resilience efforts, citing his per- hoteliers may provide customers komichi Hayami, nicknamed Moco, as he cooks gourmet dishes in Dates having penetrated up to 26% world, and how critical factors tions of women towards the bet- sonal relationship and upbring- unmatched TV viewing experi- the comfort of his home on Sony GEM’s “Moco’s Kitchen” via SKY April 6: ABS-CBN, Dolphy of the C2D homes in 2017. terment of humanity. ing with his own mother. such as technology affect the ence through SKYdirect. Select. “Moco’s Kitchen” is one of the exciting shows on Sony GEM. Theater, 8am The news was shared with Women’s health empow- Esguerra’s main message way children are being raised SKYBIZ, supported by its Other shows to check out are “Tokyo Tarareba Girls,” “SWIM!,” May 8: EDC, PSE advertisers in the March erment underlined the central role of today. She offered advice on enhanced core network facility “Gokusen” and “Shimura Zoo Season 6.” As an extra treat, until June, Auditorium, 10am 30 ABS-CBN trade event Next to address the audience mothers in creating a better how to address the new issues and 24/7 after-sales support, SKY Cable and Destiny Cable subscribers who add Sony GEM May 9: First Gen, PSE titled “Ikaw ang Sunshine Ko, was Dr. Maricar Quevedo, a for- world since they are a major arising from all these while also provides fiber broadband to their lineup will get a chance to win cool gadgets! Sony GEM is Auditorium, 10am Isang Pamilya Tayo,” which mer president of the Philippine influence in developing the strongly highlighting that the and data solutions for the hotel available on SKY via SKY Select for only P50 a month. The channel May 29: FPH, PSE showed the increasing de- Obstetrical and Gynecological character of their children be- role of a mother in a child’s life enterprise industry. is also included in the SKY Select Family Pack, which costs P350 Auditorium, 10am mand of viewers for ABS- Society as well as of the Phil- has no equal. To know more about SKY- per month. For more info about SKYcable, visit www.mysky.com.ph May 31: Rockwell Land, CBN TVplus boxes. fore they become functioning ippine Society of Climacteric IWD, originally called In- BIZ products and services for or call 381-0000. Enjoy over 90 channels in clear digital signal for Power Plant Mall Cinema, The trade event also show- members of a family, an organi- fiber broadband, HD and di- P550 per month with Destiny Cable. For inquiries, call 418-0000 9am cased the newest ABS-CBN Medicine, who emphasized zation and society as a whole. ternational Working Women’s June 8: women’s health empowerment. Parenting in the modern Day, was predominantly cel- rect-to-home pay TV, call 449- or email [email protected]. Lopez Holdings, teleseryes that viewers should world SKYBIZ account managers with HITAP key officers and members 9349 or visit skybiz.com.ph. Power Plant Mall Cinema, watch for in the coming She gave pointers and advice ebrated only in socialist and 9am months. on the importance of women’s Completing the roster of communist countries until health and wellness, with spe- speakers was psychologist 1977. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink April 2017 Councils Lopezlink April 2017  couch potato treats Judy Ann returns to TV with new PR Challenge HR Updates Our very own season of ‘Bet on Your Baby’ Marnel Coronel attends to AFTER taking a break for more Since giving birth in January ako at patay na energy ko. So ‘yun series of challenges. How well the computers—and saves lives too! than year after she became preg- 2016, Santos has appeared in lang ang sinasabi niya—you have to parents can guess their respective By Dimpy Jazmines nant with her youngest daughter the movie “Kusina” for last year’s preserve your voice and enjoy,” she babies’ next moves in these tests L-R: SVMGI chairman Moying Martelino, SVMGI Luna, Judy Ann Santos-Agoncillo Cinemalaya Independent Film said. will determine the winner of the ON the morning of Febru- victim, the barangay respond- president Ricky Palou, ABS-CBN S+A channel head is raring to make her TV come- Festival. The first season of “Bet on Your show. ary 1, an electric post along ers arrived. Coronel continued Vince Rodriguez and ABS-CBN Sports finance head back with the new season of “Bet For the third season of “Bet On Baby,” a franchise from the US, ran “Sana isa po sa inyong mga anak Tomas Morato, Quezon City attending to the victim with Berg Capiz on Your Baby.” Your Baby,” Santos shared tips she for seven months until May 2014. makasama namin sa Baby Dome. EDC CFO Nestor Vasay and VP for Finance Erwin Avante (3rd and 4th from left) receive the Anvil Hall of Fame for the EDC annual that a Meralco technician was the assistance of the other Santos was poised to star in the got from her husband, Ryan Ag- It returned for a second season in May mga bagong pasabog, pa-cute reports and the Anvil Gold Award Binhi Tree for the Future project. Also in photo are (l-r) Anvil chair Rochelle Gamboa, EDC working on collapsed while responders as they prepared ABS-CBN Sports, TV series “Someone to Watch Over oncillo. August that same year. ng slight. I’m so excited and I’m Corporate Communications specialist Frances Ariola, CSR program specialist Ronino Gibe, CSR head Tracy Peralta, Corporate the technician was on top the victim for loading into the Me” with Richard Yap, which had “Kapag nagho-host, I have to In “Bet on Your Baby,” two- to so happy at magkikita kami ulit ng Communications specialist Ivy Henson, Corporate Communications head Toni Nieva and PRSP president Ron Jabal of it, and crushed a passing waiting emergency vehicle. Sports Vision partner to be shelved after she became preserve my voice kasi napapansin three-year-old children are ac- mga baby,” Santos said. (Excerpted car as it fell. The technician Afterwards, Coronel for PVL pregnant in 2015. niya pag-uwi ko ng bahay ay paos na companied by their parents in a from news.abs-cbn.com) EDC elevated to Anvil Hall of sustained injuries from the continued walking to work ABS-CBN Sports and Sports Vision Manage- fall, while the car’s passengers and went through his day ment Group Inc. (SVMGI) announced their Fame for excellent annual reports were dazed but not hurt, even normally. Had ABS-CBN partnership for the inaugural season of the Pre- On April 21 ‘Loisa18’ By Toni Nieva though their vehicle sustained News not featured his deed mier Volleyball League (PVL), which will open major damages. on their Twitter account, on April 30. ABS-CBN S+A channel head Vince ‘The Greatest Love’ set to air most-awaited finale Loisa marks ENERGY Development “We recognize that inte- The performance reports Marnel Coronel was walk- Coronel’s act of heroism Rodriguez, ABS-CBN Sports finance head Berg Corporation (EDC) has been grated annual and sustainability also narrate the annual progress GLORIA’S (Sylvia Sanchez) story ing to work and witnessed the Coronel at his workstation would have gone unnoticed Capiz, SVMGI chairman Moying Martelino elevated to the Anvil Awards’ reporting is an emerging global of EDC’s Binhi greening legacy of love for her children and sacri- debut with incident. A PC support engi- by his officemates. and SVMGI president Ricky Palou made the Hall of Fame after winning five trend that allows us to give our and its CSR program HELEn fices to keep her family intact in neer under SKY’s IT&T divi- As the first responder to An internal announce- broadcast partnership official in a contract sign- Gold Awards for its outstanding stakeholders a holistic view of (Health, Education, Livelihood “The Greatest Love” touched view- solo concert sion, Coronel also happens to the scene, Coronel used his ment was then sent out to all ing held in ABS-CBN. Rodriguez also teased a ers nationwide. annual performance reports. our performance. Using the and Environment). The Binhi be a trained member of SKY’s emergency response training to of SKY that day to acknowl- new feature in S+A’s sports coverage—multi-cam LOISA Andalio has come a long The series will air its finale on EDC’s five Gold Anvil GRI framework paved the way Tree for the Future project also Emergency Response Team; he assess the situation, check on edge Coronel’s deed. Good livestreaming—which will be experienced first way from being a “Pinoy Big Broth- April 21, serving up more explo- awardees deviate from the for us to tell our sustainability bagged a Gold Anvil in this year’s took it upon himself to quickly the accident victim and provide job, kapamilya, for the hero- in the PVL. The first season of the PVL will air er” housemate to becoming the sive revelations to surprise viewers. standard format for similar pub- story in a systematic manner Anvil Awards under the Special- respond to the accident and do whatever first aid he can. A few ism you showed in attending on S+A, S+A HD and on sports.abs-cbn.com’s latest concert performer to watch “The Greatest Love” became lications. The company’s yearly that reflects how we continu- ized PR Program category. what he can to help. minutes after he stabilized the to someone in need! livestream every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. for as she holds her first-ever solo an avenue to shed light about performance encompassing ously manage the resources that Organized by the Public Re- concert at the Music Museum on Alzheimer’s disease and its effect operational and financial results we measure each year,” EDC lations Society of the Philippines, April 29. on filial relationships. as well as CSR, environmental president and COO Richard the Anvil Awards is considered Kapamilya wins global grant for life-saving app “Loisa18: A Birthday Concert” is But Gloria and her children management and corporate gov- Tantoco said. the Oscars of PR in the country. produced by Star Events, an exclu- WHEN ABS-CBN business Amanda (Dimples Romana), An- ernance achievements are pre- sive present to the teen star and a development associate Kyla drei (Matt Evans), Paeng (Aaron career milestone as she turns 18 on sented using engaging narratives, Relucio and boyfriend Joel Villaflor) and Lizelle (Andi Eigen- Sylvia Sanchez (4th from left) with costars Aaron Villaflor, Dimples Romana, April 21. vibrant photos and infographs. Alejandro realized a big num- mann), and grandson Z ( Joshua 6 Anvils for ABS-CBN, SKY Joshua Garcia, Andi Eigenmann and Matt Evans Joining Loisa as her special The five annual reports that ber of fatalities due to sudden Garcia) proved that everyone can ABS-CBN Corporation raked “Kapamilya Hottie 2016: The guest is Yeng Constantino, who bagged Gold Anvils are “A New cardiac arrest (SCA) could rise from such adversity when tently won the ratings game every Alzheimer’s disease as it organized in six wins in various categories Search for the Next Kapami- is the former’s topmost favorite Beginning” (2007), “Greener- be prevented, they decided to there is love and hope in everyone’s afternoon. It hit an all-time high na- the Remembering Our Greatest in the 52nd Anvil Awards for lya Fitness Ambassadors” was amongst today’s local performers. gized” (2008), “Values @ Work” create a solution for it. hearts. tional TV rating of 20.4%, according Love: An Alzheimer’s Disease its campaigns across business recognized with a Silver An- ‘The Voice Teens,’ Asia’s “Loisa18” follows the release of (2010), “It’s Possible” (2012) and They developed the Save- Viewers nationwide tuned in to to data from Kantar Media. Awareness forum with the help of units, including SKY Cable vil. Loisa’s first single and music video “Execute and Deliver” (2014). a-life app, or “SALI,” a mobile first, to air soon the heart-wrenching scenes of “The The series also became an the Alzheimer’s Disease Associa- Corporation. OTWOLISTA.com, an “The Voice” opens an all-new season for teens for under Star Music entitled “High The first two reports nar- interactive app where one can Greatest Love,” which has consis- avenue to teach viewers about tion of the Philippines. SKY won the Gawad Jose interactive site launched by the first time in Asia! Singers 13 to 17 years old School” in March, signaling her of- rated EDC’s transition from learn to do cardiopulmonary Carpio: Excellence in Reputa- ABS-CBN’s Digital Media will go on a musical journey of a lifetime with ficial entry to the music scene. This being a government-owned and resuscitation and respond to the guidance of coaches Lea Salonga, Sarah revival song of Sharon Cuneta’s tion and Brand Building Man- Division (DMD) for fans of -controlled corporation to be- emergencies. Geronimo, Bamboo and Sharon Cuneta. The first ABS-CBN, Power Plant Cinemas open ‘Reelive original ‘80s hit is just one of the agement, one of the most coveted the series “On the Wings of ing a publicly-listed and fully- Relucio and Alejandro Kyla Relucio and Joel Alejandro receive their prize from Richard Francis, edition of “The Voice Teens” recently began taping pop songs lined up for Loisa’s de- Anvils, for its 25th anniversary Love,” clinched a Gold Anvil privatized firm after its acquisi- entered SALI in the Sandoz Sandoz Global CEO its blind auditions, the first stage of the compe- the Classics’ with Star Cinema ‘90s thriller but performance. campaign, “The Silver Sky: Pav- for giving Kapamilya the ulti- tion by the Lopez Group. HACk (Healthcare Access There were 130 candidates to participate in the WIRED tition. Whose team will produce the next “The Tickets to “Loisa18” are priced ing the Road to Stronger Bonds mate content experience that ABS-CBN’s Film Restoration Suzara’s “Kokey,” which is celebrat- Laurenti Dyogi’s “All My Life”; For the 2010 annual report, Challenge), a global competi- from 30 different countries, health conference. Along with Voice” grand champion? Watch “The Voice Teens,” at P2,500, P2,000 and P1,000. For and More Meaningful Connec- extended beyond television. group and Power Plant Cinemas ing its 20th anniversary; other Antonio Perez’s “Haplos”; Carlos EDC integrated the company’s tion to help tackle some of the and the SALI team was cho- the other finalists, they were soon on ABS-CBN! once again team up to bring Muhlach films like Olivia La- Siguion-Reyna’s “Hihintayin Kita tickets, log on to ticketworld.com. annual and sustainability per- tions with the Filipino Family.” The DMD also nabbed ph or call TicketWorld at 891- world’s most pressing health sen as one of the six finalists. given the opportunity to im- moviegoers back in time in the masan’s “Sana Maulit Muli,” Jose Sa Langit”; Reyes’ “Batang PX”; formance following the Global ABS-CBN Global and a Silver Anvil for “Turning Turn to page 11 9999 or Music Museum at 721- care access problems. They were flown to London special weeklong exhibition of Reyes’ “Kung Ako Na Lang Sana,” Peque Gallaga’s “Magic Temple”; Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) sus- ABS-CBN TVplus won a Tweets into Cheers: ABS- 0635 or 721-6726. digitally restored and remastered Quintos’ “Basta’t Kasama Kita” and and Jerry Sineneng’s “Labs Kita, tainability reporting framework. Gold Anvil apiece for the Vote- CBN x MCDO BONFRIES,” films in “REELive the Classics,” Okey Lang?” It was the first Philippine report 4ASelfieWorthyPH campaign a Twitter promo launched dur- formally opened by the classic “REELive the Classics” is part to be certified as fully compliant and for the effort to introduce ing the University Athletic ‘TFCU Talk in Manila’ makes its mark Star Cinema thriller “Sa Aking of ABS-CBN Film Restoration with the GRI framework. new innovations that feature Association of the Philippines Mga Kamay” top billed by Aga project’s advocacy dubbed “Sagip In 2013, “It’s Possible” was rated quality content to Filipinos at cheer dance competition MEMBERS of the younger ous universities in Manila and remarks, encouraged the stu- Muhlach. Pelikula,” which aims to preserve A+ by the GRI for the company’s home, respectively. wherein schools with the loud- generation had their fill of inspi- Cavite. dents to continue learning new Released in 1996, “Sa Aking Philippine cinematic legacy by disclosure on all relevant key Meanwhile, the internal est cheers on Twitter won free ration and encouragement from Also present at “TFCU Talks and better ways of doing things, Mga Kamay” is about a serial kill- locally restoring classic Filipino communications campaign fries. (Kane Choa) young achievers at the Philip- in Manila: Make Your Mark” follow their dreams and hone Lee Yeong, Ra-on status: er-at-large named Gene Rivera films and making them available performance indicators using the (Aga). The plot thickens when to the public via different plat- Electric Utilities Sector Supple- pines’ first TFCU Talks which were ABS-CBN president their craft. Complicated Gene’s latest victim turns out to forms. ment for sustainability reporters. was put together by ABS-CBN Carlo L. Katigbak, ABS-CBN “Dedicate yourself to a mis- Things got more complicated after Sam Nom be Camille (Chin-Chin Gutier- Head out to Power Plant Mall EDC’s fifth Gold Anvil University and TFC, ABS- Global chief operating officer sion bigger than yourself,” Oren- revealed her true identity as Hong-Ra-on (Kim rez), the wife of Joven (Christo- to watch these digitally restored Award, for its 2014 perfor- CBN’s global network. Raffy Lopez, ABS-CBN Asia dain added, citing the youth’s Yoo Jung) to Prince Lee Yeong (Park Bo Gum) in pher de Leon), the investigator of and remastered films until April mance report “Execute and De- The Manila leg of the discus- Pacific managing director Ailene potential to make a difference. “Love in the Moonlight.” Then the king orders Lee his case. 12. Tickets cost P230, with a dis- liver,” reported not only on the sion series, themed “Make Your Averion and ABS-CBN head Engineer and De La Salle Yeong to marry Jo Ha Yeon. How will Ra-on take Aside from the Rory Quin- counted rate of P200 for students. company’s record high recurring Mark,” is also the first edition of of Integrated Marketing Nandy University-Lipa professor Aisa this? Will Lee Yeong fight for his love for Ra-on? tos-directed film, making their For the full schedule, visit www. net income of P9.3 billion but TFCU Talks to be held outside Villar. Mijeno, inventor of the SALt Don’t miss “Love in the Moonlight,” weeknights way back to the big screen via facebook.com/filmrestorationab- also on its environmental, social The ABS-CBN and SKY team at the 52nd Anvil Awards the US. It gathered an estimated ABS-CBN University head (Sustainable Alternative Light- after “A Love to Last” on ABS-CBN! “REELive the Classics” are Romy scbn. and governance performance. 300 participants from vari- Gab Orendain, in his welcome Turn to page 11  Lopezlink April 2017 Lopezlink April 2017  L-R: Creative Communication one of ABS-CBN’s biggest and Management chief Robert Labayen By Carla Paras-Sison most emotional campaigns ever, leads a Leadership Storytelling “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo session in 2015; With then Integrated Marketing head Cookie Bartolome at Na,” which was put together the event; Receiving his award for 10 and launched posthaste in the Nandy Villar and Robert Labayen: years of service during the Kapamilya wake of typhoon Yolanda in Awards in 2015 2013. In a preview arranged by Labayen, one gets a glimpse Logic and magic for evolving times of how ABS-CBN impacts ABS... suddenly turns on: it’s a love network’s station IDs (SIDs) lays out before viewers what the urban areas, the millennials Communication Management the lives of ordinary Filipinos NANDY Villar, head of Inte- we have been doing is reorga- successful “Thank You” series this, the bar for excellence is very to evolve and the companies from page 1 letter! that celebrate Christmas, sum- ABS-CBN as a company is at are very different from the gen- (CCM) group under Labayen in a variety of ways. Whether grated Marketing (IM) at ABS- nizing the way we operate, and that followed it in consecutive high. That being said, the soft of the future will be very dif- A love letter to Filipinos, to mer and even the rainy season. the moment, which is “not just erations before them,” the IM led concept development and they are catching up over the CBN Corporation since June acquiring new skills to make us years, CCM has to continually side is also very strong. This is ferent from what they are now. Rolling out anytime soon, be precise. The SIDs have been considered television but a lot of other ser- head elaborates. production. phone, watching TV with their 2016, was the newcomer to an more agile and more efficient. reinvent itself, be “less predict- not just a left-brain company. It Therefore, we as individuals the campaign comes a year Villar, who moved to the by audiences not only as TV vices as well,” says Villar. “But ABS-CBN, true to its According to Labayen, this families or sending balikbayan “established, highly competent, We’re retraining people and able” and always find fresh and has a lot of heart and good values. must continue to evolve and before the 65th anniversary of Integrated Marketing (IM) staples that mark the “official” “The world has changed be- mission of being in the service is the first time that all ABS- boxes to loved ones back home, well-oiled machine” that was pushing everyone to go beyond relevant approaches to com- It’s a very good balance between change with our companies. Philippine TV that will be led department in 2016 after get- start of significant holidays or cause of digital media disrup- of the Filipino, wants to be able CBN services are showcased the Kapamilya network is there the IM team. Having headed our current scope. There’s a lot municating ABS-CBN values, the two and that, to me, is what I We must continue to upgrade by the Kapamilya network. ting ABS-CBNmobile off the occasions; with the currency of tion. People are dispersed not to reach our countrymen wher- in one campaign, which will be with them. Marketing for ABS-CBNmo- of opportunity for growth at messages and advocacies. value most about working here.” ourselves, widen our knowl- As Villar and Labayen talk ground, describes this as a “very social media, the productions only geographically, but also in ever they are. This campaign anchored on a station ID. As these scenes from the bile for a couple of years prior, IM, and I’m glad people are “It is important to go back Labayen says: “It is as if the edge and always refresh that about the whats and whys different” campaign vis-à-vis now also go on to become viral terms of media consumption aims to communicate how we “When we did SIDs before, Pinoy everyman’s life flash on the environment was totally open. We have a young team to the beginning, those first (Lopez Group) companies are hunger that we felt on our first of ABS-CBN as it fulfills its past ABS-CBN productions. videos or trending topics on- and interests. If you look at it intend to do that.” it was mostly about ABS- the screen, John Lloyd Cruz different at headquarters. that’s excited to grow and em- few years at work, to return beginning again. They continue day of work.” mission of service to Filipinos For weeks and even months line. socioeconomically, people who Villar’s IM team is tak- CBN’s content. This time, we and Jodi Sta. Maria recite a “ABS-CBNmobile was a brace change,” Villar says. to that aggressiveness, that across the archipelago as well as prior, Pinoys have come to The new campaign stands live in rural areas are very dif- ing care of the 360-degree- want to cover everything, so love poem that serves as the start-up, so we were building Transforming CCM hunger to prove yourself even around the world, a light bulb anticipate the Kapamilya out from the usual in that it ferent from those who live in campaign, while the Creative far—from content, distribution, soundtrack to the video. everything from scratch. Op- Roberto G. Labayen, ABS- as you are still learning what digital, mobile, radio and even Also for the first time, the erations and Marketing were CBN’s head of Integrated Cre- you are supposed to do. That is Meet the team consumer products,” Labayen production makes use of an all- developing consumer prod- ative Communication Man- what keeps you excited. This is notes. homegrown cast in the major ucts, launching campaigns and agement (CCM), has himself also why I want to have more More than that, ABS- and minor roles. building the brand. Our whole grown his team. Aside from conversations with our staff. CBN’s emotional relationship Labayen confirms: “Yes, they business was based on con- doubling in size to 165 from It’s not just about standards of with its audience takes center are actual ABS-CBN employ- sumer sales. At IM, the main about 80 in 2004, the last five excellence and improving your stage, “that we are one family,” ees.” business is driven by advertis- years have particularly been pro- craft. It’s not just the pay that he adds. Under CCM’s “Kapamilya, ing revenues, and the scope ductive as Labayen encouraged we work for here. We have Aside from this campaign, Sisikat Ka” program (KSP), em- is much bigger—we support his staff members to upgrade to be aware of the values Labayen cites their “Thank You” ployees act as talents in plugs all platforms and all lines of their skills to transform the de- that we must commu- series as his favorites among and other collateral materials— business, which involve differ- partment into a full-fledged ad nicate. Those values are the more recent CCM cam- provided they pass the audition ent levels of engagement per agency and production house what define the organi- paigns—including the “Thank and are available (and given target market. The nature of for internal clients. zation,” Labayen says. You ang Babait Ninyo” Christ- permission by their bosses) on marketing changes when you “It was a combination of self- Test of mettle mas SID in 2014; the “Pope, scheduled shooting days. have to deal with advertisers,” study and seminars. A lot of them In collaborating Thank You sa Malasakit” cam- While they do not receive says Villar. (team members) are really self- for communication paign in honor of Pope Francis’ a talent fee, the employees take Success factors taught, but the company also has campaigns, Villar The Creative Communication Management team The Integrated Marketing team visit and the “Thank You For the part in KSP for fun and expo- His first months as the budget to sponsor training such says he provides the Love” Christmas SID in 2015; sure, as well as the chance to be- “newbie” in IM were spent that our capabilities now are logic while Labayen not to be overlooked is probably come ABS-CBN ambassadors. identifying the key success competitive to those offered by applies the magic. “I thought in the beginning factors of the quite mature external providers. We are now Their latest project on that no one would be inter- team, letting them know that capable of Hollywood-quality the convergence of me- 1953 the first color TV broadcast in forcibly ejected after the coun- holds via a network of 35 TV anniversary Kapisanan ng mga Brod- ested,” Labayen shares. he respects all that had been special effects, motion graphics, dia broadcast, narrowcast, After setting up a transmit- the Philippines try is placed under martial law stations and 2,000 affiliates Creates the ABS-CBN kaster ng Pilipinas gives EL3 What does ABS-CBN hope done at IM before he came color correction on video, and digital and mobile telephony ter tower in San Juan and 1967 1986 Embarks on digitalization Philharmonic Orchestra with the Lifetime Achievement to accomplish this time? For into the picture, and trying to because we are in-house, our will be another test of mettle importing 300 TV sets, Alto ABS-CBN broadcasts Philip- On September 16, ABS-CBN 2006 First Philippine Holdings Award at the 22nd Golden Villar, the goal is quite simple. find ways he could add value services cost just one-tenth of for the seasoned IM and CCM Broadcasting System (ABS) pine TV’s first marathon elec- resumes broadcasting Ends the year with a 42.7% au- Corporation Dove Awards “We’d like this piece of com- through collaboration, client outside production costs,” says teams as they try to reach out on October 23 airs a party that tion coverage on November 1987 dience share nationwide, making 2013 ABS-CBN launches munication to be able to add to knowledge and change man- Labayen. to kapamilya everywhere. Fresh approaches ABS co-owner Tony Quirino 14. “Halalan ’67” airs poll re- Relaunched as “The Star Net- it the country’s No. 1 network Santos-Concio becomes CEO, ABS-CBN University, a cor- the reasons people love ABS- agement. Villar’s message for Lo- CBN. ABS-CBN has a special hosts at his home sults and updates for 36 hours work,” the network leaps from 2008 while EL3 remains chairman porate university that provides “The business is changing, After the award-winning pezLink readers: “The Lopez relationship with the Filipinos, Quirino had bought into straight cellar dweller to No. 1 in less Channel head Charo Santos- of the board practical business knowledge, it’s evolving. There’s a lot of multiplatform campaign that Group is in very tough lines of and it’s one of the most loved Bolinao Electronics, James 1968 than six months Concio becomes the company’s ABS-CBN Convergence managerial competencies and disruption with digital media, was “Tulong Na, Tabang Na, Tayo business. It takes quite a lot of and trusted brands in the coun- Na” to help victims of super ty- Lindenberg’s five-year-old firm Begins to use live satellite 1988 fifth president enters into a network sharing task-oriented education to and clients see their market exceptional people to make these try. We hope to be able to add differently nowadays. So what phoon Yolanda, and the highly businesses succeed. Because of supplying radio equipment to transmissions from abroad, ABS-CBN starts to broadcast Goes tapeless in its TV pro- agreement with Globe Tele- Kapamilya employees to that love,” he says. Filipino broadcasters. Bolinao with events like the funeral of via domestic satellite system duction in and out of the studios com to deliver mobile service 2015 was then renamed Alto, after Robert Kennedy and the US 1994 2010 ABS-CBN announces its Launches ABS-CBN HD, be- Advocacy Quirino and his wife Aleli presidential elections Eugenio Lopez III (EL3) is Generates unprecedented new venture—the KidZania coming the first free-to-air TV 1957 Inaugurates its new Broad- named ABS-CBN president, profits of P3.2 billion, almost theme park channel to broadcast in high 10th year on TV ABS is acquired by Eugenio H. cast Center on Bohol Avenue while ELJ becomes chairman double the net income re- Partners with the Korean- definition Lopez Sr., owner of Chronicle on December 18 1996 corded in 2009 based CJ O Shopping Cor- Carlo L. Katigbak is ap- TeleRadyo anniversary celebration kicks off with first DZMM Kapamilya Day Broadcasting Network (CBN), 1969 In May, ABS-CBN creates Changes its corporate poration. O Shopping begins pointed ABS-CBN chief op- HOPE and joy filled a covered ing live on air, they were able attending the seminar on tocino assistance and we were able to on February 24 Delivers its “Man on the Moon” the Sarimanok News Network, name to ABS-CBN Corpora- broadcasting October 16 erating officer court in Brgy. Sta. Ana, Pateros to bond with the people, who making. give solutions immediately,” 1961 coverage, the country’s first later renamed ABS-CBN tion, dropping “Broadcasting” Telecommunications unit ABS-CBN ushers in the where DZMM recently held enjoyed the livelihood seminar To complete the family day Santinidad said. On June 14, Eugenio “Geny” telecast of an event via satellite News Channel (ANC) in response to the changes in ABS-CBNmobile gives away digital television age in the the first DZMM Kapamilya and birthday blowout prepared experience, those celebrating Radyo Patrol reporter Raya Lopez Jr. (ELJ) realizes his 1970 1997 the media landscape 100,000 SIM cards to survi- Philippines with the launch of Day in celebration of DZMM by DZMM. their birthdays were given gifts. Capulong and “Mismo” anchor dream of “bridges on the air” Increases its color program- EL3 becomes ABS-CBN Pioneers the use of the vors of typhoon Yolanda. ABS- ABS-CBN TVplus TeleRadyo’s 10th year on tele- Around 200 people lined up Pateros mayor Miguel Ahwel Paz were also present to vision. for the medical mission that was Ponce III and barangay captain give news and entertainment with the initial telecast of ming to eight hours a week. chairman and CEO broadcast technology aug- CBNmobile is commercially 2016 In the first leg, Julius Babao done in partnership with volun- Benny Santinidad expressed to the people of Pateros. DYCB-TV Channel 3 Cebu Until mid-1970, it is the only 1998 mented reality, which combines launched on December 16 ANC celebrates the 50th year and Bernadette Sembrano teer doctors from Sagip Bayan- their gratitude to DZMM for DZMM, which celebrated 1966 TV network broadcasting in Reaches 97% of the country’s computer-generated imagery 2014 of “The World Tonight” and brought their “Lingkod Ka- St. Luke’s Medical Center. choosing Sta. Ana as the first 30 years on air last year, will color TV households and 88% of the with live video in real time, in ABS-CBN Sports+Action launches the ANC Leadership ELJ forges an agreement be- pamilya sa DZMM” program Others, meanwhile, re- stop of the DZMM Kapamilya continue its delivery of news tween Radio Corporation of 1972 land area its “Halalan 2010” coverage Channel 23 is launched Awards 1999 2012 on location, enabling residents ceived free wheelchairs and Day. and public service to the ba- America and ABS-CBN/Bo- ABS-CBN and its affiliate sta- ABS-CBN launches its Katigbak is named ABS- Julius Babao and Bernadette Sembrano are the bearers of treats and gifts for to ask for help and assistance nebulizers. People also learned “This is very important rangays on the next legs of linao for the establishment of tions are seized and its owners Reaches 93% of TV house- “TV Patrol” celebrates its 25th new corporate logo CBN president and CEO residents of Brgy. Sta. Ana through the show. Before go- a new source of income after because many Kapamilyas got DZMM Kapamilya Day.  Lopezlink April 2017 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink April 2017  ‘We brought love, we brought hope’ Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico KCFI shares best practices at Lopez Museum hosts ‘Plotting Points’ museum summit 2017 Global Peace Convention ON 30 March 30 to April 1, Also, the event sponsors The Lopez Museum and bership program. Members can By Michael Ramos museum practitioners from all who made the summit possible Library is at the ground floor, borrow books from the lending over the Philippines flocked included First Philippine In- Benpres Building, Exchange section and get discounts on lec- KNOWLEDGE Chan- to the University of Santo To- dustrial Park, Gourmet Farms Road cor. Meralco Avenue, Pasig tures, workshops and services for nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) ALKFI chairman Eugenio Lopez III (center) leads the MOA signing for the expanded Pinoy Tsuper Hero search. Also in mas (UST) for the three-day Inc. and UBER. Assistance was City. Museum days and hours only P1,500. For other inquires shared its programs and proj- photo are (l-r) Bayan Academy executive director Philip Felipe, ALKFI managing director Susan Afan, Phoenix COO museum summit initiated and also extended by the UST Of- are Mondays to Saturdays, ex- and concerns, and for schedul- ects with educators, students Romeo de Guzman and Phoenix AVP Celina Matias hosted by the Lopez Museum fice of Public Affairs, Office of cept holidays, 8am-5pm. Avail ing of special tours and field and delegates from different and Library and the National Alumni Relations and Facilities of unlimited access to exhibitions trips, call 631-2417 (museum) countries during the 2017 Commission for Culture and Management Office. and library resources by signing or 631-2425 (library); or email Global Peace Convention held Pinoy Tsuper Hero 3 to the Arts. For inquiries and concerns, up for the Lopez Museum mem- [email protected]. at the Manila Marriott Hotel With some 170 summit call 631-2417 or email plot- in March. participants, museums and [email protected] or Speakers representing KCFI other relevant institutions from [email protected]. For be launched in 22 sites the private and public sector program updates, follow Plot- were president Rina Lopez- Bautista and director of Opera- FROM only 13 sites, Pinoy of the Clean Air Act of 1999 “This year, we are promot- Cedie Lopez Vargas, LML executive Administration head Angela had representation in what is ting Points (Facebook) and @ tions Edric Calma. Tsuper Hero is set to kick off in championed by DENR Sec. ing good values for the envi- director Guingona of the LML hoped to be another concerted plottingpoints (Instagram). Lopez-Bautista delivered 22 strategic locations of Phoe- Gina Lopez. ronment, good values for the effort to address the current Content will also be mirrored a talk on how the Knowledge In this composite photo, Rina Lopez-Bautista (right) and Edric Calma discuss nix Petroleum nationwide. “Sa Pinoy Tsuper Hero Year families and good values for the state of the field anchored in in the LML online platforms Channel impacted communi- KCFI’s programs with GPC delegates ABS-CBN Lingkod 3, mas malawak ang lugar na communities,” said Susan Afan, the fast-paced and complex and social media accounts. ties through media, educa- Kapamilya Foundation Inc. pupuntahan natin, mas maram- ALKFI managing director. 21st century. tional technology and digital a satellite dish and television “When we develop materi- (ALKFI), Bayan Academy and ing drivers ang pwedeng sumali. The campaign is also for The LML extended its learning. set were brought and installed als for the public school system, Phoenix Petroleum again col- Pupuntahan natin ‘yong mga the benefit of the communities appreciation to the Plotting Day 1 registration at the Civil Law Auditorium “We bring learning to pub- in the school. we put in critical issues relevant laborate for the search for the Phoenix Petroleum stations from the 14 ecotourism sites of Points co-presenters: venue lic schools through televisions, “We arrived in this commu- to the Filipino learners,” Calma Pinoy Tsuper Hero, who em- na kung saan nandoon ang mga Bantay Kalikasan, the environ- host UST through the UST multimedia resources, teacher nity bringing with us the satel- said. “These themes include bodies the qualities of goodness nakatagong Tsuper Heroes sa mental arm of ALKFI. Museum; breakout session training,” said Lopez-Bautista. lite dish and television set so education, good governance, (kabutihan), excellence (kag- ating bansa,” Bayan Academy “Your direct and indirect partners Alliance of Greater “We’ve brought this to more this remote school would have population, health, peace and alingan), honesty (katapatan) executive director Philip Felipe beneficiaries are going to be way Manila Area Museums and than 6,000 public schools, from access to more than thousands environmental protection.” and environment stewardship said. over 30,000. The wonderful thing the Zero In museum consor- the northernmost municipal- of educational episodes, videos He also presented video (pagkamakakalikasan). Short-listed driver con- about this project is, it really tium (LML, Ateneo Art Gal- ity of the Philippines, Itbayat, aired by the Knowledge Chan- clips on the environment which The goal is to engage the tenders will undergo trainings emphasizes our belief that every lery, Ayala Museum, Bahay Batanes, to the southernmost nel,” Lopez-Bautista shared. aired on the Knowledge Chan- auto and driving industry in and workshops to inculcate Filipino can be an earth warrior Tsinoy and Museo Pambata); municipality of the Philippines, “But for this community, we nel. the bigger crusade to combat the importance of values, good and every Filipino can be a hero,” and the University of the Sitangkay, Tawi-Tawi.” did not bring just technology— The Global Peace Conven- smoke pollution in busy main manners, professionalism and Bantay Kalikasan program direc- Philippines School of Library Keynote speaker Felice Sta. Maria Dannie Alvarez, head of the Science and Information Carolle Manalastas, NCCA Culture She also highlighted the we brought hope, we brought tion gathers global leaders from roads. This is also in support accountability. tor Jen Santos said. National Committee on Museums and Arts officer The delegates sing the Philippine national anthem story of Avocado Elementary love.” different sectors to share best Studies. School in Negros Oriental. The In the afternoon session, practices and develop collab- IWCCO turns over By Dulce Festin-Baybay school was situated in an area Calma discussed how KCFI orative strategies in education, ‘donations from the The New Values Vanguards stirred by armed conflict in the is helping conserve the envi- health care, environmental sus- heart’ to Operation past. ronment through educational tainability, community-driven Sagip When a magnitude-6.7 With the help of KCFI and shows like “Puno ng Buhay” and development and conflict reso- earthquake struck the city of Surigao Martin Lopez Vargas: He prefers to be anonymous school principal Monica Sison, “Mi Isla,” among others. lution. in February this year, Operation Martin Vargas taking various courses on fino Lopez who lives just a When asked who he Sagip (formerly Sagip Kapamilya) HE would rather stay on would just humbly shrug it leads guests in immediately conducted relief the sidelines, taking photos off. He is also the third great- its different aspects. In few houses away from them, admires the most among reciting the Lopez Traversing islands operations in partnership with instead of being in them. He grandchild of Lopez Group truth, doing animation and he was taught by her to be his elders, Martin diplo- Values and Credo the 30th Infantry Battalion of the would also prefer not to be cofounder Eugenio H. Lopez design was just a hobby for honest and fair in all his matically replies: “Let’s during the Lopez Bringing knowledge to Palawan, Samar and Leyte Armed Forces of the Philippines, written about as he found it Sr. him until he found that he dealings—integrity, in other just say everybody has got Achievement By Niña de Sagun the Surigao Provincial Police Office, self-promoting. But after a Importance of unity could translate it to work, words. good qualities and I admire Awards awarding the local government and the lot of convincing and prod- Martin early on realized the which he enjoys tremen- Initially, he found it tough them all!” ceremonies in WITH only a small boat as their “I think it started No- Palawan in collaboration with Department of Social Welfare and ding, and finally telling him importance of family closeness dously. He believes that to be the eldest, especially on Working in a Lopez 2016 mode of transportation, some vember last year… the Con- Malampaya Foundation Inc. Development. Thirteen barangays jokingly that he was holding and unity, as can be seen by he gets his ideas by being the Lopez side. company gives him a young learners traverse the open suelo Foundation already knew (MFI). were served, reaching 6,000 families or 30,000 individuals. Recently, the Inner Wheel Club of Central Ortigas (IWCCO) up this month’s issue of Lope- their regular family dinners extra observant of his sur- “I was the older one and sense of belonging waters of Guiuan, Eastern Sa- about what Knowledge Chan- “Meron silang computer donated rice, water, canned goods and biscuits to Operation Sagip to be given to the quake victims. IWCCO president zLink, Jose Eugenio Martin and trips. He reiterated that roundings. would rather keep to myself plus a bit of pres- mar to get to school every day. nel does,” said Doris Nuval, pero hindi ganun kalakas ang Caroline Entote shared: “…In one of our general meetings, I asked the members if we could donate… I know na konti lang Lopez Vargas, 35, finally—as he would prefer to spend time For a while, Martin was until the rest came along. sure as he realizes naman ‘yan, but it comes from our heart.” Photo shows Marcel Riñon, Operation Sagip deputy director (4th from left), This municipality located KCFI’s school and community access nila sa internet, so bihira in “photo finish”—gave in with his family instead of al- involved in Vargas Kitchen, But I am actually close to all that he is part of receiving the donations from IWCCO officers and members led by Entote (5th from left), and Divina Velasquez, executive at the southernmost end of the engagement head. din silang gumamit ng mga vid- and agreed to be interviewed. ways going out. doing everything and any- as we treat each other like working with secretary of Harjent Industrial Sales Philippines (leftmost). province is one of the beneficia- “One of their projects is eos sa pagtuturo nila,” shared “Oh boy, am I in trouble?” he He is a marketing gradu- thing there for the experi- really good friends, and my others to fill up ries of the partnership between Project HOPE or Help Op- Christine Baking, volunteer anxiously asked. “Yes, you are ate from the College of St. ence of running a business. grandparents also keep us a greater whole. Knowledge Channel Founda- eration for Protection and and training coordinator of in trouble if I don’t submit Benilde. He now makes use OML’s eldest together. One thing my Lolo For his tion Inc. (KCFI) and Consuelo Empowerment. Meron silang KCFI. Shop and give @ the Give Shop this article on you in a few of his degree as a member of grandchild and Lola instilled in us is to advice to his Foundation. mga schools na tinulungan at The schools received Knowl- By Eva Mae Nares hours,” I said. the Creative Communication As the eldest grandchild treat everyone like family, younger cous- meron silang mga community edge Channel On-Demand The eldest of the four chil- Management group of ABS- of Oscar M. Lopez, he was treat them how you want to ins, Martin tells shelters na tinayo para sa mga packages—laptops preinstalled LOOKING for a vibrant sum- covered with its attention- or message Give Shop at face- dren of businessman Vicente, CBN, tasked with coming up happy being the favorite for be treated.” them: “If you believe victims ng typhoon Yolanda. with Knowledge Channel epi- mer look? Glorious colors can grabbing signature clothes and book.com/giveshopph. fondly called “Enteng,” and with enticing promo materials four years, until his brother Pride in Filipino in something passion- BAYAN Academy offers Ang gusto nilang gawin is to put sodes, games and other multi- be found in the beautiful col- accessories. If you can’t share your Lopez Museum and Library for the network and its subsid- Miguel came along “and I culture ately, no matter what, the following certificate educational TV facilities sa mga media resources. lections of pre-loved items at Pre-loved books are also treasure and talent, you can executive director Cedie Lopez iaries. was forgotten.” He recalls He enjoys and appreci- just work on it.” training course this schools.” Teachers of the beneficiary the Give Shop store, the charity available for bookworms! volunteer! How? By helping Vargas, Martin comes from His specific job is motion growing up being given an ates the arts which accounts True to his nature month: allowance “just enough to for his spending time at the of remaining on the April 27-28: More than 10 schools and schools were also trained on outlet of ABS-CBN Lingkod Too many clothes in your promote the Give Shop store a line of prominent Filipino graphics. To those not familiar Finance for community shelters in Leyte how to maximize the use of Kapamilya Foundation Inc. closet? Let go and let Give and sharing its social media families—Soriano, Rufino, with it, it involves “putting feed myself.” But he adds: Lopez Museum and Library sidelines, Martin hu- Non-Finance and Samar, as well as in other Knowledge Channel in their (ALKFI) located at The Loop Shop help you out. Send your pages. Vargas (grandson of President color onscreen” and requires “That was okay because I in Benpres Building, helping morously ended the For rates, call 426- areas in Bacolod, Baguio, Que- lessons. of ELJ Communications Cen- pre-loved and unused items Give Shop was established Quezon’s trusted adviser Jorge a lot of creativity and tons of didn’t need much.” in any way he can. He feels interview by saying, 3140. Bayan Academy re- zon City and Manila, benefited KCFI’s collaboration with ter in Quezon City. such as clothes, bags, shoes to support the three flagship Vargas) and Lopez. He grew patience. Since Martin spent more pride in Filipino culture and “Oh gosh! Why are we serves the right to change from the project. MFI and its affiliates started Unleash the #SummerFeels and books to ALKFI through programs of ALKFI: Bantay up not being conscious of this Martin has always en- time after school with his makes it a point to attend all doing this? Can you course dates. KCFI has also connected in 2012 to address the needs of in you. Give Shop has got your Give Shop. Just email founda- Bata 163, Bantay Kalikasan aspect of his family lineage and joyed computer graphics, grandmother, Connie Ru- museum events. just skip me?” four off-grid island schools in public schools in Palawan. bright bold summer statement [email protected] and Operation Sagip. 10 Lopezlink April 2017 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink April 2017 11 HR Council head Cedie Lopez Vargas and EDC VP Beth Nasol Sudoku Larga Na! Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro What you need to know Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Remembering fallen heroes at ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, the Kilometer 0 marker about the sun and your eyes column at kahon. By Charizze Henson ‘Marivelous’ WHENEVER travel enthusiasts An estimated 5,000 to 10,000 THE summer season is about eye protection. It can be painful talk about their adventures in Bataan, Filipinos died in this march char- having fun under the sun. and may cause temporary vision the most popular tourist destination acterized by wide-ranging physi- While it’s all fun to play out- loss. would definitely be Mt. Samat Na- cal abuse and murder inflicted by doors, prolonged exposure to Pterygium is character- tional Shrine or the Shrine of Valor the Japanese army. the sun could bring you eye ized by pink, fleshy tissue that (“Dambana ng Kagitingan”) at the Meanwhile, an invite from a trouble. starts growing on the sclera (the top of Mt. Samat in Pilar town. friend who wanted to go to Ca- According to Asian Eye white of the eye) near the nose This monument was built maya Coast in Mariveles elicited a Institute’s cornea and external bridge. Eventually, it will cover in memory of the Filipino and big, fat “yes” from me. Here was my WTT marches on ‘Iskolar disease specialist Dr. Sharlene your cornea and interfere with American World War II soldiers chance to view this “hidden” place. Noguera, the sun’s ultraviolet your vision. Text and photos who fought the Imperial Japanese My friends and I departed from (UV) rays cause serious damage Cataract is the clouding of story of the event was inscribed. by Gerbs de Castro Army in 1942 in what is known Quezon City at 7:30 a.m. and ar- ng Bayan’ ground to the eyes. the natural lens of the eye, caus- today as the Battle of Bataan. A rived in Mariveles via the Camaya Alongside the plaques were the “Long-term sun exposure ing blurry vision. If left unde- 302-foot memorial cross stands Coast van around 10 a.m. flags of the Philippines and the US. can have short-term or long- tected or untreated, it may lead near the summit of the mountain. When we passed the markers Departing from the area, we went THE HR Council-Lopez Photo op with McDonald’s mascot Grimace term effects on the eye. These to blindness. Beaches in the towns of Mo- in descending order, it already straight to Camaya Coast, dubbed Lifelong Wellness Walk the UV rays can affect the cornea Meanwhile, AMD involves surfers and even those who like rong and Bagac in the western part gave me a buzz of excitement that the “little Boracay of Bataan,” Talk (WTT) for March was or the clear front window of the loss of central vision. For boating are at higher risk.” of the peninsula also abound. the Kilometer 0 marker was just which was the target destination of held at the College of Science the eye, which causes growths people with AMD, it is as if While wearing sunglasses is a When traveling the northern- several minutes away. my friend. We then proceeded to grounds at the University of the on the eyes. They can also pass they are seeing a black hole at good idea when it comes to eye  Very Easy eastern-southern route in Bataan, We stopped at the Mariveles the beach, ate lunch and savored the Philippines Diliman on March through the cornea and affect the center. It is caused by the protection, it is important to  Easy you will see obelisks along the way branch of Jollibee. Lo and behold, a breathtaking view of the place. 25, 2017. the back part of the eye, usually growth of weak blood vessels note that not all sunglasses are  Medium called the Death March Mark- few steps from our van was the me- After leaving the resort, we went A special highlight of this the lens and the retina.” that leak blood in the retina. the same.  Hard ers. These markers are found one morial shrine and park where the back to the town proper to take WTT was the participants’ visit Among the eye diseases and “Filipinos love going to the Noguera advises: “Make sure kilometer from each other and Kilometer 0 Death March marker photos at the Church of St. Nicho- to the UP Biology-Energy De- conditions that people need to beach, but they don’t know that to get sunglasses from a reputa- commemorate the Bataan Death was situated, which meant that this las Tolentine, built in 1729. velopment Corporation (EDC) look out for are photokeratitis UV levels are higher in open ble retailer. They should be able Answer to MARCH puzzle March on April 9, 1942, which saw specific spot was the starting point We also visited two duty free Binhi Threatened Species Ar- or corneal sunburn, pterygium, spaces,” says Noguera. “Aside to block 100% of UV rays. A Filipino and American prisoners of of the Death March. shops before bidding good-bye boretum. cataracts and age-related macu- from UV rays from the sun, pair of wraparound sunglasses Solution, tips and computer program war trudging a total of 128 kilome- Inside the complex were two big to Mariveles, the underrated gem The one-hectare arboretum lar degeneration (AMD). reflected UV rays are also dan- or those with large lenses can available at ters (about 80 miles) from Mariv- metal plaques from the National of Bataan. (Excerpted from http:// At the Shrine of Valor on Mt. Samat is a component of EDC’s Binhi Photokeratitis is often a re- gerous. UV rays can be reflected help cover your eyes. For those www.sudoku.com eles, Bataan to Capas, Tarlac. Historical Commission where the larga-bista.blogspot.com) Tree for the Future project and sult of spending long hours off surfaces like water, sand and with blurry vision, you can ask aims to save and propagate high- at the beach or skiing without pavements, so beach lovers, your optometrist for UV-coated Eats value but fast-dwindling Philip- contact lenses or prescription they presented their final product to pine trees such as yakal, tindalo, Kapamilya... glasses.” from page 5 five judges composed of CEOs from kamagong, mangkono and ipil. SKYathon beach run She also urges parents to pro- Novartis, Sandoz Global, WIRED, Inaugurated by Lopez Group Be a hero for Boracay! tect their children’s eyes. Meatless deliciousness prove their products with the help Healthware International and my- chairman emeritus Oscar M. “Children are not immune the water and the beans and bring to a boil. of experts before the final phase of Sugr, Team SALI was one of three Lopez and EDC chairman BE a hero for Boracay this sum- ting that we return the favor to sun damage. Their natural Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. the competition. groups that won the 20,000-euro Federico R. Lopez in 2014, the mer by joining the SKYathon by helping the country’s world- lenses are clearer than adults’, 3. Add the carrots and the remaining “We were so nervous because ev- grants. arboretum houses more than Boracay Beach Run! class island remain beauti- so they absorb more UV doses. one quart of water. Cover and cook over eryone was good. The people we got What’s the next step for SALI? 150 trees representing 79 pre- SKYathon, SKY Cable Cor- ful. SKY is committed to up- Their natural lenses also trans- low heat until the carrots are tender, 30 to interact and compete with were “…We want to really develop mium endangered species. poration’s annual beach run, re- hold this advocacy through mit more UV radiation to the minutes. Add the peas, cover and cook in a different league,” says Relucio, the app, then do a limited release, Meanwhile, the activity turns to Boracay on April 22 for SKYathon,” Jaynalen Redondo, retina,” she adds. until tender, five minutes. Season with sponsored by the Lopez Life- its eighth year of raising aware- SKY Cable’s airtime sales mar- whose day job entails developing most likely with our respective salt and pepper, top with the basil and long Wellness team began with Jun Dumlao of EDC ABS-CBN’s Carms Dumdumaya ness and funds to sustain the keting head, said. apps to help Kapamilya in different high school alma maters first. Then Sports & Wellness serve with Juniper Grissini. aspects, such as job hunting and fi- we’ll bring it to the public schools the invocation led by Jun Dum- island’s excellent natural beauty SKYathon returns this year Lemony Steamed Fish lao of EDC and the recitation and rich marine ecosystem. with top running event orga- calendar nances. next. We want to use Filipino and, The March birthday celebrants GOING meatless isn’t such a dread- of the Lopez Credo and Values SKYathon aims to help restore nizer Rio dela Cruz and Run- APRIL Ingredients: 6 (6 oz) halibut fillets; 1 Relucio and Alejandro researched of course, fix the interface so that ful thing with tasty treats such as these. with Carms Dumdumaya of the island’s coral reefs by raising Rio as race partner. 9: DASH 2017—Valor tbsp dried dill weed; 1 tbsp onion pow- and submitted themselves to endless magandang tingnan and it’s easy And they’re so easy we bet you won’t ABS-CBN. funds to purchase reef nurseries For more information UP!, der; 2 tsp dried parsley; 1/4 tsp paprika; editing to get it right. to use even on lower-end smart 3.2K/5K/10K even break a sweat! 1 pinch seasoned salt, or more to taste; on a baking sheet. EDC vice president Beth via the Coral REEFurbishment on registration, visit www. The hard work paid off. When phones…,” Relucio says. (UP Diliman, QC), Mixed Vegetable and Farro 4. Bake in the preheated oven until fish Nasol welcomed the almost-500 project in partnership with Bo- skyathon.com and www.runrio. 1 pinch lemon pepper; 1 pinch garlic 5:10m. Fee: P400-P600. Soup flakes easily with a fork, about 30 min- strong contingent composed racay Foundation Inc. com/skyathon-2017. Updates powder; and 2 tbsp lemon juice Register http://tinyurl. utes. of Lopez Group employees SKY Cable is dedicated to are regularly provided on the Ingredients: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; Procedure: “…Do something for your coun- com/DASH2017RegForm Penne with Spring Vegetables ‘TFCU... and their family members and support the advocacy on a long- official Facebook page (face- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced; 1 medium on- 1. Preheat oven to 375 ⁰F (190 ⁰C). from page 5 try, do something for your world, do 22: SKYathon 2017 Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed guests to the WTT on “Iskolar term basis. book.com/SKYathon). The on- ion, thinly sliced; 1 medium leek, white 2. Cut six foil squares large enough for something that matches with your Boracay Beach Run, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 (8 oz) ng Bayan” ground. “Boracay has given so much line registration is open until and pale green parts only, thinly sliced; each fillet. ing Technology) lamp, narrated how talent and passion,” Joson exhorted. 3. Center fillets on the foil squares and package sugar snap peas, trimmed; 1 (8 SKY’s Dimpy Jazmines to Filipinos and it is only fit- April 10, 2017. 3K/5K/10K (Station 2, 1 c farro or wheat berries; 1 tbsp tomato she resigned from her job, immersed The day’s last speaker was Gar- And they’re off! oz) package dry penne pasta; 3 tbsp olive served as the morning’s emcee. Boracay), 4am. Fee: P500- paste; 2 quarts water; 1 15-oz can bor- sprinkle each with dill weed, onion herself in rural communities and rett Gee, the Filipino-American who powder, parsley, paprika, seasoned salt, oil; 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese; and The March birthday - cel P800. Register at www. lotti or pinto beans, drained and rinsed; eventually found her purpose. cocreated an app that was acquired by salt and pepper to taste ebrants were presented, after runrio. com/skyathon-2017. 2 large carrots, halved lengthwise and lemon pepper and garlic powder. Sprin- Mijeno assured the students that Snapchat in 2014. sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 1 1/2 kle lemon juice over each fillet. Fold foil Procedure: which energetic Trini Trinidad See related story on this they don’t have to do “big” things in Gee then set aside the money he c frozen peas; salt and freshly ground over fillets to make a pocket and fold 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted of the Rockwell Club warmed page order to be considered successful, got from Snapchat and instead sold 23: NatGeo Earth Day water to a boil. Add asparagus, and the crowd up in the stretching black pepper; 2 tbsp thinly sliced basil; the edges to seal. Place sealed packets cook for two minutes. Add peas, and pointing out that success means dif- their belongings and pursued his and exercise portion. Run, 5K/10K/21K/42K and Juniper Grissini cook for two more minutes. Transfer ferent things to different people. newfound passion as an adventure Before the four-kilometer (SM MOA, Pasay), 4:20am. Procedure: to a large bowl; set aside. Add pasta to Meanwhile, Jonathan Joson, journalist. Here he was able to spend walk got under way, Kiko Diaz Fee: P850-P1,800. Register 1. In an enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil. Add the celery, onion and boiling water, and cook for eight to 10 industry manager for performance more time “exploring the planet” with of the UP College of Human at https://regonline.activeg- leek and cook over moderately high minutes or until al dente; drain. marketing at Google Philippines, his wife and two children, while aim- Kinetics familiarized the par- L-R: Jaynalen Redondo, marketing head of SKY Cable airtime sales; Delbert lobal.com/Register/Check- 2. Place pasta in the bowl with aspara- summed up his life lessons in five ing to “live a life of service and com- ticipants with the venue and Santos, marketing services manager of SKY Cable airtime sales; Rio dela heat, stirring a few times, until softened, in.aspx?EventID=1953655 gus and peas. Toss with olive oil, Par- easy bites: make mistakes, create passion.” provided the safety briefing. Cruz, president of RunRio; and Andrew Neri, managing director of RunRio five minutes. 2. 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Add one quart of foodandwine.com) something epic.” Family” advised. 12 Lopezlink April 2017 Charo’s turn: ABS-CBN’s first By Zeny Orfano-Gonzales female president tells her What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this April story Charo Santos-Concio pens a story fit for the big few individuals screen with “My Journey: The Story of an Unexpected who successfully Leader.” made the transi- Using her personal journey as a country lass tion from movie turned beauty queen, from award-winning actress actress to pro- to one of the most powerful women in Philippine ducer to televi- media, Santos-Concio merges memoir with lead- sion executive ership advice. How does she do this? By relating (and made the the stories throughout her life that called for a cer- loop to movie actress again), Santos-Concio pro- tain self-awareness, made her realize her failings vides industry anecdotes that are both entertain- and imbued her with a sense of purpose. ing and honest. “My Journey: The Story of an Unexpected Leader” Part biography, part self-help, book, “My Jour- spans Santos-Concio’s childhood up to her retire- ney: The Story of an Unexpected Leader” is unique ment as ABS-CBN’s first woman president. in its take on leadership. Santos-Concio treats the Readers are given a peek into her years as a subject with a nurturing tone—a far cry from the sheltered doctor’s daughter in Calapan, Mindoro, aggressive stance that many believe is the defining where her father first taught her how to stand up quality of leadership. 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