Sibuyan Calling ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’S Environmental Arm Bantay Kalikasan (BK) Has Found Paradise and They Would Like You to Visit
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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 PHOTO BY: RYAN RAMOS 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.