JULY 2012 www.lopezlink.ph On his 111th birth anniversary The Group remembers Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. and his Value of Nationalism See stories on page 5 and page 9.
http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph Sibuyan calling ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s environmental arm Bantay Kalikasan (BK) has found paradise and they would like you to visit. Sibuyan Island, one of the three major islands making up Romblon province, is BK’s latest baby. On the map, it lies at the center of the center of the Philippines, a bean-shaped mass ringed by Luzon, Panay and Mindoro. The island has never “been connected with any part of the Philippine archipelago”— it was formed when “seismic forces pushed up a 2,000-meter peak from Turn to page 6
Young boys make their way across Cantingas River in San Fernando, Sibuyan Island. Cantingas, one of the cleanest rivers in the country, offers an adrenaline rush by way of a double-direction zipline and a three-level diving ledge. Photo by Dave Pardo EL3: ABS-CBN ABS-CBN first: Power Plant investing in the Social media Mall’s rainy day future …page 3 newsroom …page 4 treats …page 12
Lopezlink July 2012 BIZ NEWS NEWS Lopezlink July 2012 First Gen cited by Archdio- At the annual stockholders’ meeting cese of Lipa Federico R. Lopez FPH receives additional Dispatch from Japan (FRL), chairman and CEO of First ABS-CBN invests in the future Gen Corporation and First Gas (right), Embassy holds weeklong receives the Verzosa Award on behalf of Rockwell Land shares First Gen from Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles (left) during the launch in Taal, FIRST Philippine Holdings the transfer of shares, FPH Philippine Utilities Corpora- celebration of PH independence Batangas, of the coffee table book titled Corporation (FPH) acquired now owns 75.6% of Rockwell tion (FPUC), its wholly-owned
“A Century of Faith, The Local Church Beacon Electric Asset Hold- Land. subsidiary, over the said shares RYAN RAMOS BY: PHOTO of Lipa.” The award is named in memory ings Inc.’s shares in Rockwell FPH received 1.3 billion in favor of FPH. In an ear- of the late Bishop Alfredo Verzosa, the Land Corporation. The shares Rockwell Land shares worth lier agreement between Beacon first bishop of the Church of Lipa, which represent part of the property P2.6B. This is an additional and FPUC, the latter retained is also celebrating the 40th anniversary dividends in Rockwell Land consideration for the 74.7 mil- its rights over the 84.5M un- of its elevation into an archdiocese. FRL declared by Meralco to its lion Meralco common shares derlying shares even after the received the award on behalf of First Gen shareholders, including Bea- acquired by Beacon from transfer of the 30M Meralco for the company’s valuable contribution to con. FPH. common shares to Beacon. the book. First Gen counts among its sub- The transaction was effect- FPH likewise acquired Additionally, FPH bought sidiaries First Gas, the owner and operator ed by means of a special block 84.5M shares worth P169.9M 52.8M shares from Beacon for of the 1,500-megawatt Sta. Rita and San Eugenio L. Lopez III (3rd from right), ABS-CBN chairman and chief executive officer, with (from right) Lopez sale coursed through the Phil- from Beacon following the as- a total price of P106.1M. (Ha- Lorenzo natural gas-fired power plants in Inc. chair Presy Lopez Psinakis, ABS-CBN vice chairman of the board Augusto Almeda Lopez and president and Batangas. (Joel Gaborni) ippine Stock Exchange. With signment of the rights by First zel Velasco) chief operating officer Charo Santos-Concio during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting IT does not make a difference if have to execute and we’ll be years on a 15-hectare lot in there’s one owner or a hundred okay.” Quezon City. Each soundstage, Stay connected through owners, “we’re still competing ABS-CBN president and which costs up between P150 against all of them.” chief operating officer Charo million to P200M, will house Mesala members reminded This was the response of Santos-Concio pointed out that an alternative shooting location AMML delivers his welcome remarks during the diplomatic reception at the Imperial Hotel (left); With wife Maritess Lopez and former Japanese prime minister and Mrs. Yukio Hatoyama at the reception line ABS-CBN chairman and chief the company has taken the next for the network’s shows. Bayan Family Ties executive officer Eugenio L. steps in its vision to becoming Currently, the company does to update records BAYAN bridges the gap be- pines using their iPhone and tion installed at the family’s OBSERVING the theme “Ka- Kawabata, Internal Affairs and also exhorted the Filipino com- Lopez III (EL3) when asked the Filipino content provider of up to 75% of all the shooting on IN line with a directive from along with a photocopy of one of billing in support of his or tween families who have loved iPads anytime, anywhere. home—without being shocked layaan: Pananagutan ng Bayan Communications minister, munity to actively participate to comment on persistent talks choice, finalizing the business location. With soundstages, lo- the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipi- valid photo ID, the National her permanent address, such ones based abroad with Bayan Depending on the subscrip- by hidden charges. Families Para sa Matuwid na Daan,” the were among those who graced in the activities of the embassy, about the planned merger of plan to build a soundstage and cation shooting will be brought nas, Meralco Employees Sav- Statistics Office (NSO) copy as utility bills or bank or credit Family Ties. Alongside its tion, one can get a Bayan without a landline subscrip- Philippine Embassy in Tokyo the reception. including the ongoing overseas GMA Network Inc. with TV5. backlots. down to about 30%. ings and Loan Association Inc. of their marriage contract card statements. Additionally, unlimited international voice Virtual Number which anyone tion can avail of the regular commemorated the 114th an- Amb. Manuel M. Lopez absentee voting for the 2013 Speaking after the company’s “…These are facilities that Meanwhile, ABS-CBN (Mesala) members and their for those with a change in special members must comply calling service, Bayan keeps with a Bayan phone could call plan, while those with existing niversary of the proclamation (AMML) and his wife Mari- national elections. June 21 annual stockholders’ would enable us to have better chief financial officer Ronaldo dependents are reminded to up- civil status, and one latest 2x2 with the P1,000-minimum the Filipino family connected directly to enjoy unlimited Bayan subscriptions simply of Philippine Independence tess Lopez also hosted a re- The reception also featured meeting, EL3 said: “It doesn’t production quality while saving Valdueza said the company ex- date their records by December photo. deposit for capital contribution through its DSL internet ser- calling, either one- or two- have to sign up for the halfway with a series of activities from ception for the members of the regional awarding ceremo- change what we have to do. on time and cost of location pects its first-half profit growth 31, 2012. Aside from the photocopy and P300 for savings deposit so vice and Kamusta.ph. way. Overseas Filipinos can plan. June 11-16, 2012. the Filipino community on ny for the Gawad Geny Lopez We’re very focused on our own shootings,” Santos-Concio said to be flat, but is still on track to In a memo dated June 21, of one valid photo ID, special as to avoid being reclassified as “We will continue to of- also purchase credits for calls Overseas Filipinos can also Almost 500 guests from the June 16, 2012 at the chancery. Jr. Bayaning Filipino spon- strategy. The number of chan- during the stockholders’ meet- meet its full-year net income 2012, Mesala general manager members or dependents are ex-members. fer Filipino families here and of per-minute basis to over 200 provide their family in the diplomatic community and The reception was opened by sored by ABS-CBN Founda- nels that we have to compete ing. target. Alfredo Ramos said regular required to submit the NSO Mesala membership cards abroad new and cost-effective countries. Philippines with Bayan’s DSL top Japanese government and the presentation of Ambeth tion Inc., The Filipino Chan- against remains the same. As ABS-CBN plans to build “… We are on track for P1.3 members must submit their copy of proof of relationship are available with your HR de- ways of staying connected 24/7. Bayan’s International plans of 1Mbps or 2Mbps. business officials attended the Ocampo, who is a visiting pro- nel and Ugat Foundation. far as we’re concerned, we just 10 soundstages in the next five billion,” Valdueza said. completed membership cards, with the member and proof partment. (Yiessa Borbon) One of the newest services we Voice Calling allows overseas For more info or to sub- diplomatic reception on June fessor at Sophia University in Along with AMML, Fr. offer is Kamusta.ph,” said Neil Filipinos to talk to their loved scribe, email ft_inquiry@bay- 11, 2012 at the Imperial Hotel. Tokyo, titled “Tomodachi: Fili- Nilo Tanalega, S.J. of the Ugat Macalino, head of Bayan In- ones nonstop through Bayan’s an.com.ph or call 449-8888. Two former prime ministers, pino Heroes in Meiji Japan.” Foundation conferred the Ga- ternational. stable wired landline connec- (Red Samar) Hon. Yasuo Fukuda, chair- AMML delivered the na- wad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Kamusta.ph, a download- man emeritus of the Japan- tional day message of Pres. Filipino award to Sagip Mi- GCGI’s TGPP receives UNO-R, RMS plant EDC able voice product from Bayan PROMOS & OFFERS Philippines Parliamentarians Benigno S. Aquino III and grante Japan and the Network available on the app store, al- Friendship League ( JPPFL), informed the Filipino commu- of Filipino Social Develop- lows overseas Filipinos to call SKYbroadband heats up promo and Hon. Yukio Hatoyama, nity of the recent successes of ment Workers for Migrants in IMS certification ‘trees for the future’ their relatives in the Philip- offers Sen. Hajime Ishii, chairman of the Philippines in good gover- Japan. (Excerpted from http:// the JPPFL, and Hon. Tatsuo nance and inclusive growth. He tokyo.philembassy.net/) THE University of Negros nal Relations Agnes de Jesus. Get perks with the Big Time Choices promo when you sub- Occidental-Recoletos (UNO- “These partnerships seal our scribe to SKYbroadband by July 31, 2012! As a new subscriber, R) recently planted 50 BINHI commitment to green Negros get to try out digital cable TV with the free 15-day HD All- Trees for the Future in partner- Occidental.” In Pack trial, with 17 HD channels and a three-month free ship with Energy Development Reforestation efforts hailed subscription to ESPN HD. Other big-time perks for new Bayan ventures into cloud Corporation (EDC) as part of subscribers: for Plans 1, 1.5, 2 and 3Mbps, increased internet its 50th anniversary celebra- Meanwhile, the city gov- speed of up to 1Mbps for the first two months; for Plans 1-5 tion. ernment of Sorsogon com- Mbps, two free Trend Micro Titanium Internet Security valid computing with CloudSecure The planting site will even- mended EDC’s Bacon-Manito for one year or three units of the item if you subscribe to Plan 6 BAYAN ventures into cloud said Rafael Aguado, Bayan chief reliable, CloudSecure has an tually become UNO-R’s Mu- Geothermal Production Field or 12 Mbps; for Plans 6 and 12 Mbps, free installation plus free seum of Philippine Heritage for its reforestation efforts computing with the recent operating officer. efficient IT support to assist SKYcable Platinum pack subscriptions for up to three months. launch of its CloudSecure ser- Cloud computing provides customers from system setup Trees, with all planted species through the BINHI green- Enjoy discounts of up to P3,000 on the initial payments when to be registered on the EDC- ing program. This developed vice. centralized maintenance and implementation, going live, and you get the two-in-one cable modem and wireless router. EDC president Richard Tantoco (2nd from right) looks on as GCGI TGPP’s Simeon Go Jr., Decoroso Talle and Department of Environment after city officials visited the Bayan Business joined forces regulation for the programs and management. Existing SKYcable subscribers can upgrade to a Digibox HD with DataOne Asia Philip- applications needed by enter- Through its partnership with Artemio Borromeo hold up the awards. Also in photo are Bureau Veritas CEO Emmanuel Danion (extreme right) and Natural Resources BINHI Botong reforestation site and and EDC VP Manuel Paete (3rd from left) when they subscribe to Plan 1.5, 3, 6 or 12 Mbps, while non- pines, the leading independent prises. DataOne, Bayan Business will website. other ecotourism sites within cable subscribers can get their SKYcable connection installed Two-hundred seedlings of Bac-Man. 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The certification covers Bago City at the launch of the province. SkyCable HD Sports Pack for “We have chosen to partner cloud computing service on the successful cloud migration and Management Systems (IMS) plant manager SP Go Jr. received International Organization for standard in ceremonies held the award from Emmanuel Da- Standardization (ISO) accredi- RMS-BINHI Tree for the Fu- BINHI aims to restore EDC deputy managers Norreen Bautista and Teresa Peralta (2nd and only P450! with DataOne for the rollout of market to large-scale enterprises implementation. The partners our cloud services because of our as well as to small- to medium- will also offer an in-country at the Energy Development nion, Bureau Veritas Philippines tation in three areas: Quality ture Arboretum project. the diversity and gene pool of 3rd from left) join UNO-R officials during the tree planting activity that Soda, check! Chips, check! HD Box remote, check! With the “We take pride in knowing prime endangered Philippine formed part of UNO-R’s 50th anniversary celebration shared mission to deliver to our scale businesses. data center to ensure the secu- Corporation (EDC)-Leyte chief executive officer, in a cer- (ISO 1901), Environment (ISO launch of the all-new SkyCable HD Sports Pack, a sports fan clients the best enterprise cloud Aside from being highly rity of the customers’ data. (Red Geothermal Production Field emony witnessed by GCGI man- 1401) and Health, Security and that these esteemed institutions trees, contribute to the future has everything that he or she needs! NBA Premium TV, ASN BINHI’s four modules are de- ture, Tree for Food and Tree for services solution there is today,” secure, more affordable and Samar) on June 6, 2012. agement, staff and employees. Safety. (Jessel Mosquera) are part of our BINHI green- recharge of geothermal reser- HD, ESPN HD, ESPN News and Outdoor Channel HD—all signed to address these goals: Leisure. (Frances Ariola, Mary ing legacy,” said EDC SVP voirs, and provide livelihood for just P450 a month! Call 381-0000 today! (Arlene Torres) for Environment and Exter- to EDC’s host communities. Tree for Life, Tree for the Fu- Anne Tejada) Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph
Lopezlink July 2012 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink July 2012 The first among Philippine TV networks HR COUNCIL couch potato ABS-CBN social media newsroom launched Poll says ABS-CBN Corporation has partners here and abroad who of ABS-CBN Social Media News- OML lauds Nationalism contest winners integrity is top treats launched its ABS-CBN Social Me- would like to know more about room user-friendly and produced FOUR outstanding essays dia Newsroom, making it the first our programs and services,” said press releases in formats preferred earned the nod of Lopez Group Lopez Value Philippine TV network to set up Osorio. by journalists and bloggers.” chairman emeritus Oscar M. A mind-mapping workshop Carmina, a social media newsroom that en- The ABS-CBN Social Media Users can log on to www.abscb- Lopez (OML) at the close of his facilitated by Brad Geiser of ables netizens to share information Newsroom contains press releases npr.com or download apps on iOS, Zaijian contest on the Lopez Value of GeiserMaclang Marketing through social networking sites. and photos about ABS-CBN and Android and Windows phones that team up for Nationalism on June 20, 2012. Communications Inc. was ABS-CBN head of Corporate its subsidiaries, videos of its lat- can read RSS feeds such as Google The contest, launched in conducted recently with the ‘Lorenzo’s Communications Bong Osorio said est offerings, interview transcripts Reader, Taptu or Flipboard. March, generated 49 essays HR heads of various Lopez the online portal addresses the need with its artists and executives, RSS The ABS-CBN Public Rela- Time’ from several companies across Group companies. Held at of journalists for up-to-date infor- feed service and clippings. tions Group under the Corporate Zaijian Jaranil- the Lopez Group. Eight judges the Rockwell Club’s Palm mation about ABS-CBN and of Corporate Affairs and PR direc- Communications division will up- la and Carmina trimmed these down to 23 en- Grove, the workshop tack- bloggers who are constantly looking tor Kane Errol Choa said, “Digital load new material daily, which will Villaroel head- tries and then 11 before the led ways to assess and solve for material and sources for content. munications in a digital world. It communication allows us to en- automatically be tweeted from @ line ABS- winners were selected. problems using the seven Carmina and Zaijian “The ABS-CBN Social Media enables ABS-CBN to be more in gage our audiences instantly and abscbnpr and updated on face- (L-R) Cris Villaluz (ABS-CBN), HR Council’s Cedie Vargas, Rosan Salcedo (Bayan), Jay Lopez (FPH), Pinky Diokno (Lopez Holdings), winners CBN’s newest The chief mentor lauded the Lopez Values. Newsroom best exemplifies com- touch with its stakeholders and efficiently. We’ve made the design book.com/abscbnpr. (Kane Choa) winners for getting the idea be- Hazel Velasco and Eva Lobitaña, chairman emeritus and chief mentor OML, winners Danie Sedilla-Cruz and Joel Pelandiana, Susan Flor (Bayan), and first-of-its-kind Primetime Bida drama se- Beth Nasol (FPEC) and Mignon Juco (Bayan) Presented during the gath- ries, “Lorenzo’s Time.” Also starring in this teleserye hind the cherished Lopez Value ering were the key findings of are Gina Pareño, Alfred Vargas, Belle Mariano, ‘Big Night’ on July 7 of Nationalism. Scholarship Foundation. She image of ABS-CBN and some tions Group in 2009. She was “Pagpasok ng tama sa oras. a survey conducted by the Lo- James Blanco, Joel Torre, Rommel Padilla and Cedie Vargas, HR Council has passed the Civil Service of its advocacies at the Creative a scholar and honor student at Paggawa ng mga nakaatang na pez Credo team, where most Amy Austria-Ventura. It is under the direction of Moment of truth for ‘PBB Teen’ HMs! head and the voice of the Lo- professional eligibility and sub- Communications Management Ateneo de Manila University, gawain na hindi ipinagpapabu- of the respondents were from Jerome Chavez Pobocan and Tots Mariscal San- pez Values, recalled that OML professional eligibility. division. She coined the names graduating with an AB degree. kas pa at mabuting pakikitungo middle management and the ONE of the seven remaining Roy Requejo are the contend- card to send only one started the Lopez Values Star Lobitaña joined First Phil- “BayaniJuan” and “Kapit Bisig She is set to take the compre- sa kapwa empleyado. Iyan ang chez. “Lorenzo’s Time” airs on ABS-CBN Prime- housemates of “Pinoy Big Brother ers for the sure slot based on the vote per day to save a rank and file. Based on the re- time Bida this July! (Aaron Domingo) project two years ago to share ippine Electric Corporation in Para sa Ilog Pasig.” Recently, she hensive exams for her Master of mga totoong makabayan. Sa sults, Rockwell had the most Teen Edition 4” (PBBTE 4) was choice of the edition’s ex-house- housemate. the values and wisdom passed 2006 as office/administrative wrote the song for Bida Best Kids Arts in Media Studies degree aking palagay, sa mag-sasam- given the chance to grab an auto- mates. Watch the last few number of employees who on to him by his father, Eugen- assistant. She is responsible for and cowrote “Da Best ng Pilipino at the University of the Philip- pung taon ko nang pananatili could name all seven Lopez When Jodi matic slot at the Big Night via “Big Theseven housemates are up for days of “PBB Teen io H. Lopez Sr., whose 111th providing office coordination Saan Man sa Mundo.” Her works pines-Diliman later this year. sa Bayan Telecommunications, Jump to the Big Night.” more evictions in preparation for Edition 4” with Toni Values, followed by SkyCable met ‘Papa birth anniversary the Group is functions, facilities management, have won trophies from the “…Nationalism means keep- naisasabuhay ko ang pagiging and Asian Eye Institute. Former Big Winner Melai “BFF at the Big Night,” which will Gonzaga in Prime- marking this month. records control, purchasing, Catholic Mass Media Awards, ing the company’s good reputa- makabayan sa aking pananaw Chen’ Cantiveros, who was the first PBB be held at the Malolos Sports and time Bida; “PBB Teen The top three Values they Here are excerpts from the business communication and KBP Golden Dove Awards and tion, taking responsibility for at pinaniniwalaan. could recall were integrity, In “Be Care- housemate to benefit from the Convention Center in Malolos, Edition 4 Uber 2012” winning essays. The full text is other related functions concern- Araw Values Awards. information and release. We “Sa kabila ng mga pagsubok ful with My process, entered the PBB house to Bulacan on July 7. hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, Robi Clockwise from top left: Teen house- business excellence and na- available online at http://lopez- ing internal customer service. She said her inspiration is are not just concerned with na pinagdadaanan ng aming tionalism, with pioneering Heart,” Jodi reveal who among Alec Dungo, Joj Meanwhile, Big Brother has Domingo and John Prats in Ka- mates Alec Dungo, Joj and Jai Agpan- summit.com/. In her essay, Lobitaña said: her father, an honest man in circulating information, we are kumpanya, hindi kami mati- Sta. Maria is and Jai Agpangan, Karen Reyes, brought back the “Power of One” pamilya Gold; and “SabadUber” on gan, Karen Reyes, Roy Requejo, Ryan entrepreneurial spirit at the Evamaria Cecilia Lobitaña “One need not be a Jose Rizal government service. concerned with telling a story of tinag na ipakita na kayang kaya bottom. Asked whether the Maya, a pro- Myrtle Sarrosa, Ryan Boyce and system that allows a single SIM Saturdays on ABS-CBN! Boyce and Myrtle Sarrosa graduated from Ateneo de Ma- or a Ninoy Aquino to achieve “Nationalism seemed like such our history, challenges and track naming makipagsabayan dahil vinciana who Values were practiced in nila University with an AB in greatness in the Lopez Group or a vague concept. …But if we just record to inspire and seek sup- ang aming kumpanya ay para their workplace, most said has noth- TFC remittance management economics. She in the country. One needs only think about it, nationalism’s bot- port from various stakeholders. sa kapuwa Pilipino na umaasa Richard and Jodi ABS-CBN Philharmonic is newest ‘Kapamilya’ The newly formed ABS-CBN Philharmonic yes. The Value the respon- ing but high was a full scholar of the Ateneo to choose commitment amidst tom line, in the workplace or “…When nationalism is built ring mapakinggan ang kanilang hopes for her family. How will the rich widower Orchestra mounted “A Kapamilya Concert,” a free concert exclusively for employees of ABS-CBN and First Philippine arm opens outlet dents considered the most Holdings Corporation, on June 22, 2012. Led by music director Gerard Salonga, the 40-piece orchestra filled the Dolphy pressure. One must choose anywhere for that matter, boils in our core, it becomes so natural boses. …Mga Pilipino kaming important was integrity, with Mr. Lim (Richard Yap) play a role in fulfilling Ma- in ABS-CBN to perform the hidden great- down to what every individual that any kind of work, decision nagtatrabaho upang maihatid ya’s dream? “Be Careful with My Heart” also stars Theater with beautiful songs and symphonies including “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” which it dedicated to the drama anthology social justice and national- “MMK” and its host, ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio. Other highlights were principal cellist Eduardo Pasam- E-MONEYPLUS INC. (EMPI), ness in an excellent job even is capable of doing—love. To leads us to think, ‘How will it namin ang serbisyong inaasa- Jerome Perez, Janella Salvador and Mutya Orquia. ism ranking the lowest. ba’s solo of “Cinema Paradiso” and concertmaster Ralph Taylan’s violin solo of “Schindler’s List.” (Neil Jason Andoque) a subsidiary of ABS-CBN Global when no one notices one’s be nationalistic, we don’t always affect the community, the coun- han sa amin ng aming kliyente It is directed by Jeffrey Jeturian and Mervyn Bron- With regard to social me- Ltd., has opened its myREMIT work. One must choose to need to die. Sometimes, we need try’s image? Is it good for the na pagkaminsa’y nagiging ka- dial. Catch “Be Careful with My Heart,” every day dia, majority said they have cash pick-up outlet at the ABS- be loyal and honest. One to live and work hard and love country?’ When that happens, pamilya pa ang turing namin sa in ABS-CBN’s Prime-Tanghali! Facebook accounts and are CBN Eugenio Lopez Jr. Commu- must choose to do the little what we do. It’s when we love nationalism will become a very kanila,” Pelandiana said. interested in engaging in an nications Center in Quezon City. things that matter big. Final- our jobs that we’re ready to make strong value. For a value is stron- Lobitaña, as the first place online community where the A Kapamilya service of The Fili- ly, one must choose to pray. sacrifices; we’re willing to take gest when it is planted in the winner, received the latest iPad; Values can be promoted and pino Channel, myREMIT allows Even such a flicker of light the flak; we’re prepared to go into heart and bears fruit in words second placer Sedilla-Cruz an ideas shared, with gift certifi- ABS-CBN employees and other in the surrounding darkness battle or take chances; and most and deeds,” noted Velasco. iPod touch; third placer Velasco cates as their preferred prize clients to pick up remittances or to accompanies a glimmer of importantly, we find it easy to Joel Pelandiana crafted the an iPod nano; and fourth placer in contests. remit money over the counter for de- hope that it may someday be give our best,” Sedilla-Cruz said. lone all-Filipino language entry Pelandiana a microwave oven. livery to their beneficiaries elsewhere multiplied and emulated.” Hazel Velasco joined First among the winners. The op- in the Philippines. Clients may also OML hands top essayist Eva Lobitaña Danie Sedilla-Cruz is Philippine Holdings Corpora- eration assistant joined Bayan avail of foreign exchange services for her iPad prize. in charge of promoting the tion’s Corporate Communica- right out of college in 2002. US dollars and Philippine pesos. FB contest myREMIT delivers overseas BIZ EXCELLENCE remittances to Luzon, Visayas and Charice, Gary, KC, Martin and Pilita DZMM’s ‘Kabayan’ bags bronze medal at NYF Mindanao as referred by remit- winners revealed! DZMM’S public affairs program wherever they are in the world. stations, networks and indepen- tance tie-ups abroad through cash 14 nominees make it to LAA semis LAST month, we ran a contest The 10 winners of the “Kabayan” anchored by Noli de Cas- “DZMM’s principle is to be the dent producers around the globe. pick-up, door-to-door, credit-to- to see who can have the most checkup worth P1,100 from ‘X Factor’ premiere AFTER a three-week as- and Changing the Cable TV Just Discoveries, DZMM SGE System of PGPP-1 tro bagged a Bronze World Medal voice of the Filipino people. This is “Kabayan” is aired on Radyo Pa- bank, and soon, cash cards. number of their co-Lopez Group Asian Eye are Edz Galindez conquers national TV sessment and deliberation by Landscape (SkyCable); and Teaching, Learning, Caring, Unit-1 (Green Core); Save in the Best Public Affairs Program the type of public service we pro- trol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo In the United Kingdom, ABS- employees sign up for the Lopez (ABS-CBN), Maritess Labitag the screening committee, the Performing Above and Be- and International Recognition our Steam (Saving Steam to ratings! category of the 2012 New York Fes- vide—whenever and wherever you (SkyCable Channel 26) weekdays CBN Europe Remittance Ltd.’s Group Facebook group. Meet our Garcia (Bayan), Rhox de Perio Lopez Achievement Awards yond Customer Expectations: and National Impact through Increase Generation) (EDC); Filipinos joined judge-mentors Martin Nievera, tivals (NYF) International Radio are, you have a compatriot you can at 6 a.m. (K. Choa) myREMIT service has a remit- first batch of winners. (Bayan), Jeanette Novela Cor- (LAA) program management First Balfour’s Texas Instru- Social Awareness/Krusada and Emergency Management Gary Valenciano, Charice and Pilita Corrales on Program & Promotion Awards. rely on,” he said. tance center and phone remittance Shirley Diaz (Sky- tes (SkyCable), Rose Gragasin has selected the 14 semifinalists ments Bump Building Expan- (ABS-CBN); From Seed to Program (Bayan) June 23 in spotting the X factor in Pinoy singers “Kabayan,” the lone Philippine He added that the recognition service at Earl’s Court in London. Cable), Kris- Gonzales (SkyCable), Ed San- in the 2011-2012 cycle of the sion Project (First Balfour) Tree, Our Public Responsibil- The panel of judges com- in the pilot episode of “The X Factor Philippines.” radio program to succeed in the from the international award-giv- In the US, ABS-CBN Global Re- tin Mitzi tos, Charlie Nabartéy (ABS- LAA. They are the following: Corporate Image-Build- ity (First Gas); and Rebuilding posed of Lopez Group senior The show hit a national TV rating of 25.1%, beat- competition, was honored for its ing body highlights the signifi- mittance Inc.’s myREMIT banners V e r d e CBN), Faizza Farina Tanggol Customer Focus (four en- ing (two entries): DZMM the Philippines…One Com- executives and an external ing its rival “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” which hit episodes where De Castro extend- cance of helping OFWs who suffer its online and phone remittance F l o r e s (ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.), tries): Bringing the Azkals to SilveRadyo (ABS-CBN); and munity at a Time (ABS-CBN judge will evaluate and select only 15.6% based on Kantar Media’s data that ed aid to overseas Filipino workers and are in danger. service for residents of California, (ABS- Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Hold- the Fore of Filipino Conscious- Measuring EDC’s Triple Bot- Foundation Inc.) the finalists. This will be fol- covers urban and rural areas across the country. (OFW) caught in the war in Syria For 53 years, the NYF In- New Mexico and South Carolina. CBN) and Gen- ings) and Fham Maunahan ness, A Well-Documented tom-line Impact (EDC) Operations Management lowed by the confirmation of Don’t miss “The X Factor Philippines,”every Satur- in January. ternational Radio Program & myREMIT also has remittance rose Encarnacion Tuiza (First Sumiden Circuits Team Achievement (ABS- Public Responsibility (three entries): Success- winners by the Lopez Group day after “MMK” and every Sunday after “Sarah G According to De Castro, the Promotion Awards has honored tie-ups in Saudi Arabia, UAE, (SkyCable), as the top three Inc.). CBN); Plan 499 Winning the (five entries): Choose Phil- ful Retrofitting of a Non- executive committee. (Amelita Live” on ABS-CBN! (Kane Choa) award is proof that DZMM per- outstanding radio programs in all Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Japan. referrers, win gift certifi- Congratulations and keep the Hearts of the Filipino Family ippines: Sharing More Than performing LRVP into the Agaton) forms its duty to serve Filipinos lengths and formats from radio ‘Kabayan’ anchor Noli de Castro (Marianne de Vera) cates from CBTL. sign-ups coming!
Lopezlink July 2012 Lopezlink July 2012 EXECUTIVE FEATURE Gina Lopez: A stalwart of
sustainableBy Carla Paras-Sison development P
hoto IN 2010, the late Dr. Gerardo determined and committed I Why wreak havoc on what we
Ortega, a radio commentator became,” says Lopez. haven’t begun to explore? What
DAVE PARDO PARDO DAVE by S S and project manager of Baya- ‘No mining in island can it give to the country? A niJuan Sustainable Ecotourism ecosystems’ cure for cancer? A solution to Rich in mineral resources greed and selfishness. My lolo Clockwise from left: Welcoming dancers from Lambingan Falls; At Olango, San Fernando in Sibuyan; AFI managing in Palawan, took ABS-CBN Her message, delivered consis- aging? Who knows what we Lopez says, “Granted (the and dad were courageous and director Gina Lopez in Ilaya Cave; Trying out the double-direction zipline in Cantingas; The Bantay Kalikasan ecotourism Foundation Inc. (AFI) man- tently, is easy to grasp: “When have in our forests?” country) is rich in mineral re- brave. I emulate their spirit to group’s Precious Reyes, Darryn Castillo and Meggie Ochoa aging director Gina Lopez you dig a hole in an island Responsible mining advo- sources. But it is also majestic in do (what’s good) for the future on a helicopter ride. From the where there are typhoons every cates take exception to what beauty, lush in biodiversity. A of this country.” chopper, she saw the mine sites year, no matter what technology they consider as a rather “sim- choice must be made. I submit Sustainable enterprise SIBUYAN... Nature lovers looking for a streams, my connection with side following the killing of Ecotourism, “the practice academe, nongovernment or- vehicles to see biodiversity ar- in the province—essentially you use, you put that whole plistic,” if romantic, view that choice should be conser- Lopez proposes ecotour- from page 1 detour from the commonplace Sibuyan was sealed.” BK’s former program director, of touring natural habitats in ganizations and the clergy who eas or just gallivant around the enormous holes in the ground island at risk. It’s just of the issue. Mining, vation rather than extraction. ism as a sustainable enterprise will thrill at Sibuyan’s abundant Lopez heard of Sibuyan, said Dr. Gerry Ortega, in Janu- a manner meant to minimize made up the Save Palawan island: “Sea and mangroves on framed by thin outer greenery, not worth it. There after all, is a legitimate In conservation, multitudes in Palawan and other islands. the earth’s crust, forming a series assets, as did AFI managing di- to have “the world’s densest for- ary 2011. However, as early as ecological impact,” has been Movement, Lopez worked on one side, forest and rice fields or what was left of trees and should be no mining on economic activity pro- stand to benefit. In extraction, Tourism has a positive spillover of smaller peaks.” This is why rector Gina Lopez when she first est and the country’s cleanest in- 2008, BK was already develop- BK’s main advocacy in the last plans to build up Sibuyan into on the other,” she said. other forest vegetation. top of agricultural areas, viding employment to we give up our future for very effect in the agriculture and Sibuyan’s treasures, which include set foot on the island a year ago. land body of water,” from Rodne ing ecotourist sites in mining few years. In a way, the rehabil- an ecotourism site. The AFI chief, whose “I was horrified,” Lopez says because food is so much thousands and harness- short-term gain. And only the transportation industries while dozens of endemic plant and ani- “I have never seen a place Galicha of the advocacy group areas, beginning with Palawan. itation of La Mesa Watershed With project manager team’s cleanup of the Pasig of the aerial view of the sites. more important than the ing natural resources to foreigners, the businessmen protecting the environment. mal species within its 445-square so beautiful,” Lopez enthused. Alyansa Tigil Mina. She also Its goal was twofold: to offer an and La Mesa Ecopark was the Danilo Intong onboard by Oc- River through Kapit Bisig According to her, Canada and money we get from allow- benefit the country. and the very few who are paid “For decades, the farm- kilometer area, are truly its own, “I’ve never seen so MANY wa- learned that mining all around alternative that puts money in organization’s first ecotourism tober 2011, the fourth BK eco- Para sa Ilog Pasig is also in full Australia allow mining in huge ing our mineral resources Responsible min- benefit. The rest suffer…the ers and fishermen have been not to be found anywhere else in terfalls and streams so pristine Sibuyan had been approved. the pockets of the locals and, project; Bantay Kalikasan was tourism project was formally swing, pointed out that the tracts of lands which are not to be brought out of our ing companies, social services they (miners) suffering. How can they fight the Philippines or even in other I drank from them. When I The AFI chief had thrown at the same time, preserves and actually created in 1999 to unveiled in May 2012 through foundation works with the heavily populated. However, in country forever. There aside from funding provide are but a pittance of money and power, and the parts of the world. swam in the waterfalls and the her lot with the anti-mining protects the environment. spearhead the gargantuan task a soft launch and a ribbon cut- concerned communities to lay the Philippines, she saw mine should be no mining social develop- the profits they make.” influence of big business and of reforesting and bringing ting celebration. out some ground rules prior to sites near rivers, near irrigated in island eco- ment projects Her grandfather, the late Eu- politicians? I am in a position the 2,700-hectare area back to According to Lopez, embarking on a project; a code lands and on top of rice fields. (e.g., education, genio H. Lopez Sr. (EL Sr.), was to match them. Even more, I L-R: Dave Pardo, Precious Reyes, Leah life. visitors can trek forest trails of ethics is also SOP. She was immediately convinced healthcare for host a staunch nationalist who wrote offer an alternative. Some of Victoria, Darryn Castillo, Dan Intong, Sibuyan Island became the and indulge in a spot of bird “Reverence for the environ- to join the campaign to stop all communities), also essays espousing the use of the our ecotourism sites are now Dr. Patty Ortega and Meggie Ochoa group’s newest ecotourism des- watching and cap it off with ment is the be-all and end-all. mining activity in Palawan, a systems because rehabilitate mine country’s natural resources for earning P1 million monthly. tination after the sites in Bicol; an energizing dip at the Da- For example, we set the carry- personal advocacy of Ortega. so many people sites by planting the benefit of all Filipinos, and Hundreds of families earn MEET THE TEAM Puerto Princesa, Palawan; and gubdob Falls in San Fernando, ing capacity of the waterfalls,” In January 2011, Ortega stand to suffer. trees, ensuring sta- the progress of the Philippines. P15,000 monthly. In an ar- Brooke’s Point, Southern Pala- Sibuyan’s biggest town. There she noted. “Values are my con- was shot dead in Puerto Princ- The damage ble supply of potable She believes her current chipelago like the Philippines, Eduardo David Pardo Catleya Victoria Eco Academy and officer in Patria Ortega wan. The latter hosts the BK are cabanas for rent at every dition: integrity, compassion, esa, capital city of Palawan. (lasts for gen- water and disposing campaign is consistent with EL agriculture, as well as ecotour- Program director Senior program finance officer charge of the ground cam- Ecotourism project manager- Eco Academy, which offers level of the four-level waterfall, working together, reverence for His death galvanized civil erations) and of tailings in a safe Sr.’s advocacy. “The country’s ism, is the way to go,” she says. Pardo joined ABS-CBN Victoria worked with La paign of the Save Palawan Puerto Princesa classes on environmental pres- while the residents will prepare the environment and healthy society into action. Bantay the mining manner. natural resources should be Lopez invites all members of Foundation Inc. (AFI) as Mesa Ecopark as the project’s Movement. Castillo holds a Ortega took on the manage- ervation and awareness; the sumptuous meals featuring the lifestyle. As investors, we lay Kalikasan, the environmental company does used for the benefit and prog- the Lopez Group of companies the administrator of La main finance officer before BS Development Communi- ment of the Puerto Princesa school is also where one can freshest local ingredients. our conditions, then set the arm of AFI, joined the Save not assume ress of all Filipinos. That doesn’t to go to Sibuyan and Brooke’s Mesa Ecopark. He was moving to the BK main office cation degree from the Uni- projects when her husband was get a taste of a unique camping She added that the waters culture of the project.” Palawan Movement, an alli- the cost. There happen with mining. The for- Point, ecotourism sites codevel- promoted to his current when Pardo became program versity of the Philippines-Los assassinated in 2011. She ma- experience—“glamping” (see of Cantingas are odorless and She added: “Management ance of organizations com- should be no eigners and big businessmen oped and comarketed by AFI, position in July 2011 and director. She now makes use Baños (UPLB). jored in veterinary medicine sidebar). flavorless because it is one of the is key to the success of the mitted to preserve the prov- mining in areas of are making money while our in order to totally understand concurrently heads the eco- of her experience in bank- Danilo Intong at UPLB and also completed Asked what sets Sibuyan cleanest rivers in the country project—management and in- ince’s natural biodiversity, and biodiversity, where people suffer. I know my lolo why she is decidedly against tourism group. Before join- ing to handle BK’s and the Ecotourism project manager- a BS Nursing degree at Holy apart from their previous (Lopez herself has tried drink- tegrity, especially with money.” provide alternative livelihood the flora and (EL Sr.) and my dad (the late mining. Contact Darryn ing AFI, Pardo managed a ecotourism projects’ financial Bicol Trinity College and a master’s ecotourism efforts, Lopez was ing the water right out of the As with BK’s other ecotourism activities for its people. Lopez fauna can Eugenio Lopez Jr.) would have Castillo at darryn_castillo@ restaurant, a residential vil- affairs. Victoria completed Intong came to Bicol as a in nursing at the University of quick to reply: “I find the place river for a quick picker-upper). It sites, the net revenues go solely became the movement’s pri- be found supported me 1,000%. They abs-cbn.com, 0917-8582949 lage and a sports club, and her business administration seminarian in the 1970s. He San Carlos. A practicing vet, especially majestic, maybe offers twice the fun with a dou- to the community members. mary spokesperson. here and love this country and its people. or 415-2227 or Meggie Ochoa was operations manager of degree at the University of topped the Department of Ortega runs her own animal because it’s been so isolated ble-direction zipline—or you Lopez is not sure just how “When he (Ortega) died, I only here The same spirit that moves me at [email protected] or the NBC Tent. He holds Santo Tomas. Tourism licensure exam for clinics in Puerto Princesa. from the rest of the world. You can just dive in from the three- many times she has been to decided to take it (anti-mining in the would have surely moved them. 0917-8076857 for discounted a BS Management degree Darryn Castillo national guides in 1989 and Margarita Ochoa can’t easily go there—there is level diving ledge which goes up Sibuyan Island since May 2011. issue) on. The more I saw, the Philip- Our country will not prosper if packages offered to Lopez from Ateneo de Manila Ecotourism project manager is one of only two practic- Ecotourism project coordinator no airstrip and the sea travel is to 36 feet high! If you’re a sucker Last December, she even took more I knew, and the more pines. we continue to allow its rape by Group members. University. -Sibuyan ing DOT-licensed national Ochoa joined AFI right out very, very uncomfortable. The for white sand beaches and coral her family along to celebrate Precious Reyes As concurrent senior resource guides in Bicol. Intong, who of college at the Ateneo de people live in majesty but they reefs, you can go to Cresta de her birthday on the island. SPOTLIGHT Program officer mobilization officer of BK, is also a former physics and Manila University, where she are poor. There is no bank, no Gallo, some 45 minutes away by Still, nothing beats her favorite Reyes came on board as BK Castillo is responsible for math teacher, later developed graduated with a BS Man- hospital, which is part of its boat from San Fernando. Bring Sibuyan moment: “When I program officer in 2007 after building partnerships with the region’s pioneering tour- agement degree in March charm.” tents and grub and you’re set for first got there and when took a A whole lotta glampin’ goin’ on her stint as administrative of- the public and private sector ism products and tour pack- 2012. The ecotourism group’s In trademark AFI fashion, an all-day picnic. dip in the river and then in the “GLAMPING,” short for merse yourself in the locals’ ally hopes to set it up to match ficer in an IT company. She in rehabilitating and protect- ages. He operates the Divine youngest member was an things got rolling—and swiftly. For those who prefer to waterfalls, it was magic, sheer “glamorous camping,” is a way of life. global standards. majored in business admin- ing La Mesa Watershed. She Heart Mystery Tours and honor student who also cap- Together with Puerto Princesa keep dry on terra firma, Lopez magic.” fusion of nature, culture and Glamping is what ABS- The glamping site at Brooke’s istration at the University of also serves as chief coordina- Travel and owns the Divine tained the Ateneo women’s Mayor Edward Hagedorn and recommended taking to the And the magic contin- comfort. CBN Foundation Inc.-Bantay Point has its own come-ons, the East. tor of the Bantay Kalikasan Hearts Farm and Sanctuary. track and field team. members of civil society, the trails on bikes or all-terrain ues—in the locals’ new skills Imagine a tent big enough Kalikasan (BK) aims to put such as Sabsaban Falls, the tra- and improved lives as they to cocoon queen-sized beds, a up, initially at Brooke’s Point. ditions of the indigenous people MILESTONES work with Mother Nature, the living room and a washroom; Right now, the foundation living in the area, the local cui- additional infrastructure, and a 2008 ideally, each tent has a butler offers tents with dressing areas sine and the Eco Academy. dolphin watching at Puerto 2010 because of his vocal anti- 2012 through indoor and outdoor host of other benefits. to take care of room service and two single beds; the tents’ The best thing about the ABS-CBN Foundation Princesa Bay, firefly watching The Iwahig River ecotour- mining stance The Bantay Kalikasan activities “Every time I go there and and other needs of the guests. rain covers can be removed so Brooke’s Point glamping site Inc.-Bantay Kalikasan (AFI- at Iwahig River and rock ism project wins at the AFI managing direc- Eco Academy is put up The Sibuyan Island projects I see improvements—forest Imagine falling asleep you can stargaze while lying is that it helps preserve both BK), in partnership with climbing at Ugong Rock Pacific Asia Travel Associa- tor Gina Lopez takes on in Brooke’s Point. This is are launched initially in Mag- trails and pathways set up, the under the stars, caressed by a in bed. There are also smaller the environment and the in- Dr. Gerry Ortega, launches The group also launches tion Gold Awards the fight against mining, a living ecotourism camp diwang and San Fernando, community learning how to cool breeze with the sounds of tents in the camping area and digenous culture in the area. five ecotourism projects in two projects in Bicol: village launching the No to Min- that features classes on two of the three municipalities; take care of visitors, the hap- the forest as your soundtrack. bathrooms with running wa- The site also uplifts lives by Puerto Princesa, Palawan: immersion in Girawan 2011 ing in Palawan signature environmental awareness and also unveiled are the projects in piness of the people there and Imagine enjoying the ter. It’s not yet as luxurious providing livelihood for the Bacungan River cruise, and the Matnog ecological Dr. Ortega is shot and campaign preservation on Palawan’s neighboring Cobrador Island the knowledge that their lives beauty and serenity of nature as glamping in other parts of locals, with the net proceeds Pambato Reef snorkeling, adventure killed in January, reportedly indigenous cultural heritage (Meggie Ochoa) are improving—it makes me so in comfort even as you im- the world, but BK eventu- going to them. (M. Ochoa) very, very happy,” Lopez said.
Lopezlink July 2012 CSR ACTIVITIES MUSEUM/VALUES Lopezlink July 2012
60K student runners pledged ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA Those who cannot remember the ‘Beat’ generation Chit said: “We wanted to engage the audience to past are condemned to repeat it. for 2012 Pasig River run think about what Beat is for them. It is a nice discourse By Miko Aliño, Faizza Tanggol IF you want something fresh and different, visit the —George Santayana P on how people would view old masters’ works and the FAIZZA TANGGOL FAIZZA by hoto Lopez Museum and check out its current exhibit contemporary works.” Eileen explained in her curato- July 17, 1945 called Beat. rial notes “...By staying on the present tense rather The husband and wife team of Chit and Eileen Panay Auto Bus, a com- than as the more definitive ‘beaten,’ this exhibition also Ramirez curated the exhibit playing with the double pany owned by Eugenio conscripts the energies of artists Nikki Luna and Ernest entendre of Beat, which can be interpreted as defeat “Eñing” H. Lopez Sr., Concepcion to effect stagings of confrontation with the Chit said that at one point their works will connect (verb) or rhythm and movement (music). The exhibit opens a truck passenger difficult the resistant and even the impossible.” because of what Concepcion is doing. He is hopeful that features commissioned works from two contemporary service between Jaro and And so Luna presents her advocacy, her concern this will come to fruition at the end of the six months that artists, Nikki Luna and Ernest Concepcion, juxtaposed Iloilo City for only 20 for the plight of the farmers of Hacienda Luisita and New York-based Concepcion is in Manila. (RCruz) against those of 19th and 20th century masters from centavos per person the various issues faced by indigenous people in their ‘Liberal Streaks’ marks PH-Spanish Friendship Day the Lopez Museum’s private collection, particularly ancestral lands. She said: “Art should talk about what’s Also ongoing is Liberal Streaks, which commemo- Promoting peace through education Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) and the that of Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. July 6, 1975 happening, especially those who are not able to articu- rates Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and the Australian Agency for International Development, through LGFI member Knowledge Channel Foundation Don Eñing passes Inc. (KCFI), aim to broaden the reach of the educational TV series “Salam” through the subtitling of the epi- late their problem and issues that are usually ignored.” 200th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution of 1812. away in San Francisco, sodes in English. “Salam,” aired over SkyCable Channel 42, depicts peace concepts and relevant social issues For her “Precious and Fertile” installation, china bone Books on the constitution and other materials from the in simple, everyday situations and shows how one can contribute in promoting a peaceful society. Sealing the pipes hang atop a mound of soil with a portion of a Lopez Museum Library, books and artworks loaned by California at the age of 74 video documentary on Hacienda Luisita projected on Amb. Jose Maria Cariño, and Juan Luna’s “España Y agreement are KCFI president Rina Lopez Bautista and LGFI executive director Cedie Lopez Vargas (4th July 6, 1999 and 5th from left), witnessed by (l-r) KCFI senior manager for Resource Mobilization Jerome Montemayor, the wall. And for “Azucarera,” she shaped sugar into Filipinas” are featured in this exhibit curated by Claro Program Development officer Nani Macalincag, EVP Doris Nuval, LGFI Operations head Angela Lopez Representatives from higher education institutions shout out their support for the Pasig River diamond resins to represent the value of sugar as pro- Ramirez Jr. A parallel exhibition will be mounted at Eugenio “Geny” Lopez Guingona and program manager Dario Pagcaliwagan. (Dulce Festin-Baybay) duced by farmers. the Metropolitan Museum of Manila from July 11 to Jr. is laid to rest at the MORE than 50 colleges and place on September 30, 2012 enough to run for it, we’d have Concepcion, on the other hand, creates an epic August 11. Liberal Streaks at the Lopez Museum runs Manila Memorial Park universities pledged on June at the Quezon City Memorial a much, much better country piece in his “Hidalgo, the Super Multi-dimensional Time until November 17. 22, 2012 their support to the Circle. for the future.” Bandit” installation. His artwork is a work in progress, The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground floor, Ben- Source: Mercy Servida, 09.30.2012 Run for the Pasig Addressing the higher edu- The funds from this year’s spilling out to the other parts of the museum, includ- pres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig head librarian, Lopez First Philec’s EU sector River. In a commitment rally cation institution representa- run will be allocated for the ing the main hallway and the walls on which hang the City. Museum days and hours are Mondays to Saturdays, except Memorial Museum Library organized by the Commission tives, AFI managing director rehabilitation of esteros in Que- permanent collection of the museum. holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For details, call Fanny at 635-9545. on High Education (CHED) Gina Lopez said, “If you are zon City, San Juan and Manda- sponsors scholars and ABS-CBN Foundation to encourage your students to luyong City. LOPEZ VALUES in ACTION Inc.-Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog run for something so noble, it Registration for the First Philec EU Pasig (AFI-KBPIP), school is very good for their charac- 09.30.2012 Run for the Pasig managing director administrators agreed to mo- ter formation. …If we build River starts this July. For up- Ariel Ong (center) and bilize 60,000 participants for a mass of individuals who dates, visit www.runforthepa- Eugenio H. Lopez Sr., pioneer and nationalist Dualtech president this year’s run, which will take truly care for the environment sigriver.com. Arnulfo Morfe with Eugenio H. Lopez Sr., together with his brother Fer- Public Utilities, was his belief that the Filipino is letters. He would regularly schedule book hunting This outlook was also something that Ambas- EU sector HR head nando, founded E and F Enterprises 84 years ago in as good as any American in running a company as trips abroad, paying just about any price so that he sador Manuel M. Lopez (AMML) took to heart. Jig Blanco (rightmost), Iloilo; this venture grew to become the Lopez Group complex and financially demanding as Meralco. could add more Filipiniana books to his collection. AMML started his career in Meralco in 1965, EU head of Opera- Save Palawan Movement of companies. Don Eñing passed away in the United He bought the utility for more than $66 million His appetite for anything about the Philippines, its not as an executive working in an air-conditioned tions Derrick Degay States in 1975, a few weeks before what would have in 1961. It was “the biggest leveraged buyout of history, people and culture was insatiable. office, but “pounding the pavements with the (leftmost), Dualtech been his 75th birthday. that era.” It was, arguably, Don Eñing’s “biggest From the start, the Group’s founder was de- meter readers and bill collectors, going around program manager revs up drive vs mining HE was orphaned at a very early age. His father and most daring feat,” especially considering the termined to get as many Filipinos to share his with the linemen in their trucks, working with Cris Malaiba and Benito was governor of Iloilo when an assassin prevailing mind-set at the time. joy in Filipino art and culture. He believed that the tellers in the branches.” His salary, like theirs, the scholars and their THE Save Palawan Move- Not only are the poorest ar- shot him when Eugenio “Eñing” Hofileña Lopez He enlisted the brightest young Filipinos to art and culture play a significant role in instilling was about P160 a month. To this day, AMML is parents ment, the coalition that eas in the country mining areas, was six years old and his younger brother Fernan- help him steer Meralco “to greater heights than fierce and real pride in being Filipino. known for instituting a culture of “malasakit” in launched the No to Mining in but large-scale mining opera- do was only three. They grew up under the care the Americans ever did or could by adding power TheLopez Museum, which opened on Febru- Meralco. TWO high school graduates scholastic standing in high First Philec subsidiaries Palawan campaign a year ago, tions “have continually caused of their uncle Vicente, Benito’s younger brother, generation to its business and bringing down con- ary 13, 1960, was a devoted son’s tribute to his These cardinal virtues by which Don Eñing from Cainta and Taytay were school, a minimum family have been active partners of recently released its official human rights violations as well who raised the young boys as his own. sumer rates to their lowest levels in Asia,” noted parents, Benito and Presentacion. It is an institu- lived, including Nationalism, Pioneering En- recently awarded scholarships income bracket, nonfinancial Dualtech in the past through statement in relation to the as environmental destruction Even as a young man in sleepy Iloilo early one of his sons, Lopez Group chairman emeritus tion renowned for its collection of rare Filipini- trepreneurial Spirit, and Employee Welfare and to Dualtech Training Center support from a parent to en- the ASTP. However, the new mining policy of Presi- and disasters,” it added. in the 20th century, Don Eñing showed a lot of Oscar M. Lopez (OML), in a 2010 speech. ana books, Rizal memorabilia, maps depicting the Wellness, are enshrined in the Lopez Credo and Kalikasan, 4/F, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. through the sure that the scholar finishes scholarships awarded to Bu- dent Aquino. To date, the Save Palawan promise. He was sent to Manila to study at the Tri-media pioneer colonial-era Philippines and the masterpieces of Values. These Values are practiced by Foundation Inc., Mother Ignacia corporate social responsibil- the program and a final panel hay and Gamboa will fund The group called on Filipi- Movement has collected signa- Ateneo de Manila and later at the University of The other thing he did was to become the Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo. the Group in the areas of business Ave. cor. Lopez Drive, Quezon ity program of First Philec’s interview with the EU sector’s the two phases of the full nos to “make a stand to save our tures from 6.5 million individuals the Philippines where he took up law. He went on county’s tri-media pioneer, running a string Among the museum’s treasures are a third- excellence and corporate social re- City, fax to 415-2227 or scan and Electrical Utilities (EU) sec- HR team. course, making them a first key biodiversity areas, farmlands and counting, 812 organizations to Harvard for his master’s in law, after which he of radio and TV stations, and newspapers, edition (Rome, 1524) “De Moluccis Insulis,” by sponsibility. email to no2mininginpalawan@ tor. Dualtech offers technical- and therefore a milestone in and waters against the destruc- and 40 local government units. returned to Manila to start a career in business. from ABS-CBN Broadcasting to The Manila Maximillianus Transylvanus, which contains the Don Eñing, Lopez gmail.com. Hard copies of the The scholarship grants are vocational courses that equip Dualtech’s partnership with tive effects of mining” and to Add your voice to the Save He quickly enough demonstrated his genius Chronicle. ABS-CBN went on to introduce color first printed account of Magellan’s voyage to the Group founder, would have signed form will also be delivered aligned with the EU sector’s young scholars with electri- the Lopez Group companies. join its campaign to collect 10 Palawan Movement now! Sign for conceiving and setting up pioneering en- broadcasting and nationwide simulcast broad- Philippines, and a copy of Belarmino-Lopez’s turned 111 years old this free by any JRS Express branch. aim of investing in the techni- cal, mechanical and electron- (Jig Blanco) million signatures. the form and send to Bantay terprises. He sees a need, mostly of providing casting. Both media companies were important “Doctrina” in Ilocano published in 1620 and con- month. The spirit of the To vote through text, send cal education of underprivi- ics skills, molding them into services to help people improve their lives or in shaping public opinion in those times. Don sidered the earliest Philippine imprint. The former man lives on—in his pre- NO2MINING
10 Lopezlink July 2012 LIFELONG WELLNESS TRAVEL Lopezlink July 2012 11 Sudoku Asian Eye’s Rockwell clinic Rainy-day diseases Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! FOR us in the Lopez Group, July has Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 always been the month to celebrate para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. Our founder, to watch out for bawat row, column at kahon. opens new optical shop, facility THE onset of the rainy season If you suspect dengue, imme- who was born 111 years ago this has brought about an increase diately bring the patient to the month, was an ardent nationalist Dear Rosie of diseases such as cholera and nearest hospital. Avoid dengue whose zeal and passion to champion And lastly, check out Asian Eye Institute in Phinma Plaza. The leptospirosis, the Department by covering water contain- all things Filipino, especially Fili- original facility within Rockwell Center is impressively growing: it has of Health warned recently. ers to keep mosquitoes from pino talent and expertise and art and more diagnostic rooms, a VIP lounge and even a refreshment lounge Here are three diseases to breeding; replacing the water culture. Don Eñing believed in the to ensure that waiting for our appointments—with the Harvard- watch out for this rainy sea- in flower vases; and clean- world-class abilities of the Filipino trained ophthalmologists and other specialists of Asian Eye—is as son: ing water containers once a at a time when even Filipinos were comfortable as possible. Cholera. Cholera is week. Additionally, dispose of not sure. So he bought control of the ooOoo transmitted by eating food or disused items that can collect country’s premier business institution, Is there a date for the next Pasig River run? It’s something I really drinking water contaminated water. Meralco, then under the control of an look forward to, my little contribution to the cleanup of the river. by human waste. Symptoms Leptospirosis. The lepto- American company. He proved that Thanks!—Mishi include sudden onset of fre- spira bacteria enter the body that Filipinos can run a company as Yes, plans are being rolled out for the third edition of this gargan- quent painless watery stools, through wounds that are ex- complex as Meralco as well as if not better than the Americans, tuan run organized by ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s Kapit Bisig Para vomiting and rapid dehydra- posed to floodwaters, vegeta- a heretical thought in his time. sa Ilog Pasig. In fact, you can already register starting this month! More tion. To treat a cholera victim, tion or moist soil contaminated Today, the accomplishments and values of Don Eñing con- details on page 8. immediately administer oral with the urine of infected tinue to drive the Lopez Group. The formal introduction of the ooOoo Oscar M. Lopez (right), chairman of Asian Eye, cuts the ribbon on rehydration solution. If diar- animals, especially rats. Symp- Lopez Values and Credo two years ago and the current effort to Congratulations to the winners of the Nationalism essay-writing the Rockwell clinic expansion as his wife, Connie Lopez, and Asian rhea persists, bring the patient toms include fever, muscle cascade these Values across the Group ensure that Don Eñing will contest! Everyone did an awesome job; we enjoyed reading their Eye general manager Alwin Sta. Rosa look on (left); Asian Eye to the nearest hospital. Prevent pain, headache, dark-colored continue to provide us the inspiration and the practical guidance works on http://lopezsummit.com/.--O.A. houses spectacles for all ages, starting from age 0 cholera by drinking clean urine, light stools, to carry on in the tradition he has started. We’re glad you liked our chief mentor’s picks. Stay tuned for more AFTER 10 years of making vision is clearer for at least 24 cal services complements the of diseases (cataract, uveitis, water, washing and kidney failure or Very Easy Indeed, his social conscience and bias for action are personi- contests, more prizes and, of course, more insights on the Lopez Val- high-quality, world-class eye care hours, without the need for ever-increasing line of services glaucoma and retinal dis- cooking food prop- liver and brain Easy fied in his granddaughter Gina Lopez. From Estero de Paco to ues from our Lopez Group kapamilya! services accessible both to Fili- eyeglasses or daytime contact of the institute. Early this year, eases), refractive laser surgery, erly, and washing involvement for Medium Calauan and the rich tropical forests of Palawan, Gina is taking ooOoo pino and foreign patients, Asian lenses. it pioneered the use of laser oculoplastic surgery, pediatric hands with soap severe cases. Hard on the challenge of preserving and cleaning up our environment Interesting ang edition na ito ng PBB Teens. HMs na ibat’ ibang Eye Institute continues to expand The optical shop carries treatment for presbyopia. This eye care, low vision and vi- after using the Immediately and standing up against those who use their naked power against ugali at personalidad. Nakakaaliw ang kuwento ng buhay ng isa’t its Rockwell clinic to further the same stamp of quality that laser solution from Technolas sual rehabilitation. The current toilet and be- treat the the poor and the powerless. Like her grandfather, the managing isa. Sila ang sumasalamin sa mga kabataan ng bagong henerasyon. enhance patient experience and Asian Eye’s ophthalmic servic- of Germany makes Asian Eye suite of services offered by the fore and after patient with Answer to June puzzle director of ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. also espouses a Philippines Bet kong Big 4 ay sina Myrtle, Karen, Alec at Joj/Jai.—Thea grow its services to address the es are known for. It uses high- the only eye center in the Phil- institute ensures patients, from eating. antibiotics as Solution, tips and com- for the Filipinos: “In conservation, multitudes stand to benefit. In ooOoo lifestyle needs of its patients. quality materials and ensures ippines that offers the widest infants to seniors, of the most D e n g u e . prescribed by puter program available extraction, we give up our future for very short-term gain,” Gina Until when can we get people to join the Group’s Facebook? What at www.sudoku.com Top management, doctors, that products meet the ISO range options for presbyopia appropriate eye treatment S y m p t o m s a physician. asserted. Her alternative? Ecotourism, since we don’t lack for are the prizes? Thanks.—Alix employees and press people quality standards and have treatment. Other treatment or solution for their specific include sud- Consult your showcase-worthy sites like Sibuyan Island in Romblon. This tiny You can continue to invite your co-employees to sign up. Remem- graced the opening of Asian passed three levels of quality options include intraocular needs. den onset of doctor early to GRIFFIN SIERRA island in the middle of the Philippines has 34 waterfalls! ber, they must be affiliated with any of the Lopez Group companies Eye’s newest section at the assurance before dispensing. lens implants and multifocal For more info, call 898- high fever, joint prevent com- By Carla Ricafort Atienza Speaking of Lopez Values, congratulations are in order to the as well. The prizes vary from month to month, just to keep things eighth floor of Phinma Plaza Ever-increasing line of contact lenses. 2020 or visit www.asianeyein- and muscle pain, plications. (Ex- RECOMMENDS services four essay winners who were honored recently with a lunch with exciting. Check our first batch of winners on page 5! that includes additional diag- Other services include stitute.com. (Bheng Rubia, rashes, vomiting, cerpted from www. chairman emeritus and chief mentor Oscar M. Lopez (OML). Eva nostic rooms, a VIP lounge The expansion in the opti- treatment and management Reighmond Vencer) and dark-colored stool. abs-cbnnews.com/) Lobitaña was in tears when OML read her essay during lunch and and a refreshment lounge, all Danie Sedilla-Cruz was so happy that she hugged OML before If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- designed to raise the level of pa- SPORTS & WELLNESS actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, SOMETIME in the late build up, eventually killing receiving her prize. The lone male winner, Joel Pelandiana, is very tient comfort and convenience. CALENDAR please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ ’90s, my mother complained From an Asian Eye patient my optic nerve. nationalistic. He wrote his entry in Tagalog. We discovered that On the same floor, Asian benpres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend about itchy eyes for a week. After years of stalling, I fi- JULY day that speaking/writing in Tagalog is his personal advocacy and Eye also opened its new opti- or fan on Facebook. She said it was so severe she 9 -11: Silent retreat that he has a blog about it. cal shop that provides patients nally went to Asian Eye Rock- wanted to scratch her eyeballs a full range of choices, from well for my YAG LI proce- (Hilltop). Fee: P1,200/ out. My father brought her to Gone blind dure. The entire procedure was day. Contact Alma, conventional to specialized op- his ophthalmologist to get a tical products and devices. The dure to reverse blindness from quick—we were done in about 927-9285 complete eye checkup. It was 15: Manila Bay Cleanup Deals + packages optical shop’s product portfolio glaucoma. 10 minutes—and I came out only then that she found out Run, includes fashion eyewear, regu- The PGS adds that glauco- of it with my vision a bit dim, 3K/5K/10K/15K Easy Pace Vienna, Budapest and Prague. her right eye had already gone lar and special contact lenses, ma is the second leading cause with a slight headache, which I (CCP, Pasay), 4:45am. 10D/9N, includes five-star accommodation completely blind. There was ophthalmic lenses, low vision of irreversible blindness in the was assured was normal. Fee: P400-P750. Contact with daily breakfast, two three-course dinners, no warning at all, except for devices, sports, occupational world, while in the Philippines After surgery, I had to Mitch, 0921-592-7956 or Czech it out: Prague celebration dinner on the last day at a Prague the burning itch. it is the “leading cause of ir- regularly use some anti-in- [email protected] and pediatric eyewear as well AS temperatures are warmer from May 30 statues of medieval warrens, gargoyles wish should come true within a year and a restaurant, transfers in a luxury air-con coach She said she didn’t even reversible blindness of both flammatory drops to make my 15: Springboard Run, as prosthetic eye. For the eye- to September, this is the best time to visit and saints. The bridge is a great spot to see day. It is a few meters before the statue, em- with extra legroom, fully escorted tours by an notice that her right eye was eyes.” such screening that the drain- eyes heal faster. My vision had 3K/5K/16K (C5 Ext., glasses alone, Asian Eye offers a Prague, the Czech Republic’s capital city. It is both sides of the Vltava River—Old Town or bedded in the bridge. experienced English-speaking tour director, no longer working, perhaps Mercifully, Mama’s left eye age in both my eyes was closing lightened up by the evening of Parañaque), 5am. Fee: wide range of lens coatings de- a about a three-hour drive or five-hour train Staré Město, the oldest part of Prague, New As you continue to stroll along the old welcome pack, entrances to Prague Castle and because her left eye was com- remains unaffected, but she off. There is fluid that circulates surgery day. A week after my P300-P600. Contact 547- signed to support patients’ daily ride north of Vienna and about a four-hour Town or Nové Město, and Malá Strana (the cobblestoned streets and go into shops with Český Krumlov, airport arrival and departure pensating for the loss of vi- needs to regularly use expensive through the eye—this is differ- surgery, Dr. Veloso checked 6522 or 0938-2604777 activities and interests such as drive south of Berlin, so these two cities are area around the Prague Castle). If you are on local crafts like intricate, wooden marionette transfers at scheduled times. Several group sion. The ophthalmologist told eye drops to keep the glaucoma ent from tears—and drains out on my eyes again and said the 21: Run for Light, anti-glare, anti-reflection, pho- good choices to visit should you wish to make the bridge walking from Old Town toward puppets, old paintings and photographs, and departures available. her it was glaucoma. And her at bay. She goes to have a regu- in an angle between the cornea new channels were holding up 3K/5K/10K (BGC), tochromic and polarized. a multi-city tour out of your trip to Prague. Prague Castle, the eighth statue to your right pose for a photo in front of the 600-year-old Austria-Czech Republic-Slovakia-Hunga- Ortho-K blindness was irreversible. lar checkup every six months to and iris. In my case, the drain in well. The intraocular pressure 5:30am. Fee: P400-P600. Prague is well preserved compared to oth- should be the one of St. John of Nepomuk. astronomical clock in Old Town City Hall, ry. 9D/8N, includes five-star accommodation According to the Phil- monitor the intraocular pressure both my eyes was narrow—thus in both eyes was also very Contact Marigold, 0915- Under the special contact er cities that were heavily bombed in WWII Usually there are crowds of tourists having find a local café to try hearty Czech food. Dig with daily breakfast, welcome reception with ippine Glaucoma Society in her remaining good eye. I was a candidate for “narrow or normal. 8329370 or marigold. lens category, Asian Eye re- and had to build anew. Here, you can go back their photos taken at this spot to rub the into some gulás in thin gravy often served light meal, two-course lunch in Hungary, din- (PGS), glaucoma “is a group Since glaucoma is an in- close-angle glaucoma.” The procedure doesn’t com- manlosa@solar-energy- cently introduced Orthokera- 1,000 years in Prague Castle (Hradčany), plaque for it is believed that if you rub the with houskové knedlíky (bread dumplings) ner in Prague, celebration dinner with gypsy of diseases that cause gradual herited disease, I have been Dr. Veloso told me then pletely eliminate the possibility foundation.org tology or Ortho-K that tem- with St. Vitus Cathedral dominating the part showing St. John being tossed off the and chopped onions on top, or have klobása, a show in Budapest, fully escorted tours by an destruction of the optic nerve. getting regular eye screenings that I needed to have a proce- that at some point in the future 29: Milo Marathon porarily reshapes the cornea to city skyline with its tall, Gothic spires. It re- bridge, you will return to Prague. smoked sausage, on the go. Wash it all down experienced English-speaking tour direc- The optic nerve is the cable from the Asian Eye Institute dure done called YAG Laser I would still get glaucoma. I Metro Manila Elims, reduce or eliminate nearsight- mains the seat of the Archbishop of Prague, However, as the years passed, there has with Czech beer. tor, airport arrival and departure transfers at that connects the eye to the at Rockwell Center in Makati Iridotomy (LI). If I didn’t have would still have to go for regu- 3K/5K/10K/21K/ edness and astigmatism among and home to historic artifacts, including the been some confusion as to which spot to rub. If you are travelling to Prague on a Philip- scheduled times. Several group departures brain. Optic nerve damage (and lately at its Trinoma the surgery, sometime in the lar monitoring of my eye pres- 42.195K (SM MOA), children and adults. Specially Czech crown jewels, the fourth-oldest crown You will notice that there are two other spots pine passport, allow at least three weeks to available. causes shrinking of the visual branch) since 2003. future, there was no telling sure and peripheral vision every 4am. Fee: P50-P500. designed contact lenses, used jewels in Europe. Other must-sees in Prague that are shiny from tourists rubbing it. So, process a Schengen visa. Also, keep in mind For more info, call Griffin Sierra at 898- field and, eventually, blind- In October 2010, my doc- exactly when those drainages six months. But for now, all Contact 703-1736 or several hours daily and during Castle are the Old Royal Palace, Basilica look closely and rub the right spot! Another that the climate in Prague is generally colder, 2451 to 57 or email traveldesk@griffin-sierra. ness.” There is still no drug in tor, glaucoma specialist Imelda would totally close off, and is well. (Excerpted from http:// 0929-7178164 sleep, reshape the cornea dur- of St. George, Lobkowicz Palace and Villa legend says to rub the Lorraine Cross that so if you are traveling in early spring or in com.ph. Other packages available. Package the world, nor laser eye proce- Yap-Veloso, told me after one the pressure in my eyes would stella-arnaldo.blogspot.com/) ing wear time. When removed, Richter. Connecting Prague Castle to Old marks the spot where St. John’s body was autumn, take extra care to bring warm cloth- prices are subject to taxes and surcharges. (C. Town is Charles Bridge, which is lined with thrown into the river, make a wish, and your ing. Atienza) Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! Be a Facebook fan, sign up in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lopezlink/86834229052.
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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this July ‘Metro Home’ unveils issue 9.3 with the University Ath- letic Association of the Metro Home and Entertaining debuts “The Last Nook,” Philippines (UAAP) spe- where the team features a design icon, their favorite corner cial, with cover boys Gab of their living space and their design inspiration. For its ini- Reyes of La Salle and Kris tial feature, furniture designer Vito Selma shares his space Porter of Ateneo. Get the and his thoughts on design. Harness inspiration from Tina latest scoop on your favor- Paterno’s restoration efforts on the San Sebastian Basilica. ite players in the UAAP Marvel at the beauty of Chinese brush painting. Learn how and National Collegiate Athletic Association forecasts, plus Apol Lejano-Massebieau transforms ethnic weaves into a special primer on Season 75! In our new section, “Social vessels that embody the phrase “happy tribal.” Experiment,” our writer talks about her experience audi- tioning to be a MYX VJ. Coco tells all in ‘SSM’ Coco Martin’s first solo cover on StarStudio is all the more ‘Maven’ special because it is his first and biggest tell-all. Also in this issue are Joe Jonas, “America’s Next Top Model” final- celebrates 1st ists Dominique Reighard birthday and Allison Harvard, Ian Somerhalder and Leighton Maven celebrates its first Meester. Local celebs also birthday with an issue rocked the runway during packed with special stories Philippine Fashion Week and features. Our ultimate and Metro’s Metrowear maven, Angel Locsin, Rocks the Runway. graces the cover. Amazing women demonstrate how following your bliss truly Ready, get set, pays, while nine men re- veal how they found The One. We’ve also gathered hot half- game with Filipinos (Steven Silva, Carli de Murga, Robbie Becroft and ‘Chalk’! more) and some fine imports! Chalk brings you its annual Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- tribute to student-athletes stores and magazine stands nationwide. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS
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