February 2006
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‘PBB Celebrity Edition’ starts Feb. 4
Pagtatapos ng ‘MGB’ walang Will ’Kuya’ still be bahid-pulitika ...p.2 boss of his house? TWELVE total strangers cooped up for at least a hundred days be conducted together with Endemol executives before the fi- in a house rigged with more than two dozen cameras, with no nal 12 was selected. outside contact except for the occasional visitor, and a voice “It has to be mixed, you cannot just get everybody,” Tan commanding the occupants what to do, how to do it and when explained. “Dapat may pinanggalingan, may sikat, may dat- is an unlikely formula for a multimedia hit. ing sikat, rising stars. Dapat iba-iba because they can learn so In fact, many were skeptical when the concept of “Pinoy much from one another. Maganda yung dynamics.” Pacquiao fight Big Brother” or “PBB” was first revealed. Who would want to Housemates with a purpose watch a bunch of average Joes and Janes—a.k.a. “house- Tan shared that they looked for po- garners mates"—veg out in an air-conditioned house with a pool? tential housemates with inspiring sto- 59.2% rating How challenging is that? ries. “It doesn’t necessarily mean in Mega Manila But by the time the “PBB” Big Winner was chosen after artista. We have athletes, models, ...p5 111 days, it was clear that the Big Winner was not actually the people working behind the 13 twentysomethings that the show catapulted to instant fame, not spunky new multimillionaire Jennivev “Nene” Tamayo Turn to page 6 nor new It Boy Sam Milby, but ABS-CBN. Celebs mix it up starting Feb. 4 Savvy marketing and merchandising, controversy (in- cluding allegations of rigging leveled by a so-called youth group), a hummable Pinoy pride theme song coupled with a patented dance routine, and thousands of rabid followers made for a potent brew that spelled ratings success for ABS- CBN. It thus made sense for the Kapamilya network to cap- italize on the popularity of “PBB” by immediately putting together a “Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edi- tion,” which will run for 42 days starting February 4. This time, Kuya will watch over a crew of familiar faces—local celebrities. At the time of the Lopez Link interview, “PBB” business 2005 unit head Linggit Tan said the list of hopefuls had already LAA been narrowed down to about 30. A final interview was still to winners ...p.8 2 LOPEZLINK February 2006 ABS-CBN statement Pagtatapos ng ‘MGB’ on ’MGB’ cancellation ABS-CBN categorically denies that tro, and without him, it is a shadow of walang bahid-pulitika the weekly current affairs program its former self. The network’s man- “Magandang Gabi, Bayan” or agement decided to retire the title as HINDI pulitika ang dahilan ng personality ni Vice President? “MGB” was pulled off the air be- well because it is so identified with pagtatapos ng programang “Mag- Dapat lang, kasi ngayon hindi cause of Vice President Noli de Cas- him. Also, it is time to come up with andang Gabi, Bayan” (MGB) na na siya broadcast journalist, bise tro’s support for the administration. fresh ideas for that coveted prime- pinasimulan ni Bise Presidente presidente na siya. The move to cancel the show was time slot. Noli de Castro, pahayag ni Maria Dapat talagang we should also a programming decision, not a polit- Finally, the paradigm behind the Ressa, hepe ng Integrated News minimize that, there are times that ical one. First, Magandang Gabi, report is insulting because it presup- and Current Affairs ng ABS- “MGB” is so identified with him Bayan was not quickly pulled off the poses that ABS-CBN’s management CBN, sa isang panayam sa so we decided it’s time to retire air. There were negotiations that went makes decisions in the newsroom be- DZMM. Ayon kay Ressa, nagta- even the name. on for months prior to the network’s cause of the alleged vested interests pos ang kontrata ng programa at The other factor that played into decision. of the network’s owners. desisyon din ng pamunuan ng this is that he was the top network Secondly, “MGB” is Noli de Cas- ABS-CBN emphasizes that its himpilan na pumili ng bagong anchor for ABS-CBN, and so even News and Current Affairs tema ng programang kapalit ng though it’s been months in the Group (NCAG) has no vest- “MGB.” planning, it was also months in ne- ed interests in the outcome Narito ang bahagi ng panayam: gotiation so that we can do this in a CBN. That relationship is there, of political events. The Bakit naalis ang programa ni sensitive way. but as you know we have a very NCAG reports those events Kabayan Noli de Castro na 18 Maaaring paniwalaan na ang strong Code of Ethics and in the but does not take part in any taon nang umeere? ABS-CBN ay nagdesisyon ng Code of Ethics we are trying to al- way. The track record of the Ang “Magandang Gabi, Bayan” ganito dahil tumanggi si Kaba- so minimize any potential conflict network’s NCAG head, ay really, si Noli de Castro and in yang Noli na gamitin ang pro- of interest. Maria Ressa, shows what is my view, without Noli de Castro, grama para atakehin ang ad- Mayroong pang-Sabadong being institutionalized in “MGB” really is the shadow of its ministrasyon? programa si Kabayan sa DZMM. ABS-CBN: Excellent jour- former self. So, it’s a matter of Sa akin, medyo nakakatawa yan Aalisin din ba o mananatili ito? nalism grounded by a strong time before our network comes up at saka medyo insulting sa akin I think one of these few things, I Code of Ethics. with fresher ideas, better program- mismo at sa mga journalist natin. I think at least within the organiza- ming ideas for that coveted prime- feel like, by putting a political spin tion of radio, as you know it’s un- time slot. on it, that’s a spin and that’s an in- der Peter Musngi and his decisions It was more management deci- terpretation and that comes from are really his to make. sion, as in really our management someone with vested interest. Ang importante ditong mala- Meralco dismisses tax committee, the News mancom When I came in as the head of man, hindi si Gabby Lopez ito. decision, my decision to look at News and Current Affairs last June, Desisyon ito ng managers ng the entire Current Affairs pro- we began discussions because I feel News; what we are doing is what is allegation charge, says gramming, see if this is the right that it is the right move, not just for right for News. mix for us, and when I came in Current Affairs but also for the Wala naman akong pakialam in last June [2005] I said this is it. News; it is time for ABS-CBN to terms of the way political events it does not owe P85.3B It’s time to change and I think move on beyond Noli de Castro, to play out in the country, why should MERALCO has dismissed newspaper destroy the image of Meralco before that’s the right move for our net- identify and to allow other male an- we care about that? We cover re- reports about an alleged tax complaint the public. We are ready to face Li- work. chors to develop. gardless of what happens. filed before the Bureau of Internal Rev- haylihay before any government agen- So,ito ay matagal na na plano Yun bang Bayan Productions To read the full interview, enue (BIR) as “totally baseless.” cy with jurisdiction over the matter,” at ang gusto ng management ay mag-stay pa rin sa ABS-CBN? please log on to www.abs-cbn- It has also not received a copy of the Cuna said. (Meralco Corporate Com- magkaroon ng programa na hin- Anybody can do co-production news.com/storypage.aspx?Sto- complaint filed by a certain Danilo Li- munication) di masyadong nakadepende sa or can be a block timer with ABS- ryId=27093 haylihay, the company said. “We do not owe the BIR P85.3 bil- lion as alleged by the complainant. We have been religiously complying with our tax obligations and records to this Presyo ng Deportation case effect will bear us out,” said Meralco spokesman and VP for corporate com- munication Elpi Cuna Jr. shares ng First Cuna said that it appears that Lihayli- vs Ressa junked hay was referring to the Value Added THE Bureau of Immigration threw out a depor- He said the bureau will not pursue the case Tax (VAT). However, since the VAT Gen itinakda na tation case against ABS-CBN News and Cur- filed by Lita Montilla, a contractual employ- took effect only on November 1, 2005, ITINAKDA sa P47 kada share ang presyo ng rent Affairs head Maria Ressa filed by a former ee of ABS-CBN International Broadcast Ser- purchases by Meralco from Napocor First Gen Corp. para sa maiden offering nito sa ABS-CBN contractual employee after proving vice Group. prior to this date are not subject to VAT. Peb. 10, matapos ang international road show that Ressa was a natural born Filipino. ABS-CBN scored the case, saying it was a Hence, the alleged P14 billion due to nito. “She reacquired her Filipino citizenship “clear issue of harassment.” government for Meralco’s purchase of Makakalikom ng P8.5 billion ang First Gen on Dec. 14, 2004. I looked at her documents “The departure of Lita Montilla from 147.8 billion worth of electricity from mula sa pagbenta ng 180.9 million na bagong and saw that the dual citizenship of Maria ABS-CBN is only part of the process of up- Napocor is baseless. shares. Samantala, kinansela ng kumpanya ang Ressa is in order,” Immigration commission- grading newsroom operations which began It follows that the other items in the er Alipio Fernandez said in an interview. last year,” the company said in a statement. complaint, such as fraud penalty, late secondary offering, o ang pagbenta ng bahagi ng shares ng existing shareholders. He said natural born Filipinos may restore “Ressa is one of the few Filipinos who has payment and interest payment from their citizenship under Republic Act 9225, made a mark in international broadcasting, 1995 to 2005, also have no factual or Ayon sa pamunuan ng First Gen, ang bahagi which was passed on August 29, 2003. running CNN’s Southeast Asia coverage for legal basis, Cuna pointed out. ng proceeds mula sa IPO ay gagamitin para “[Ressa is] like any of us, we are working 17 years. “Anyone can file a complaint, but pondohan ang mga pinaplanong projects ng as Filipinos…We don’t need [to issue] a per- “With her at the helm, we aim to bridge the what is paramount is if there is a basis First Gen. Ang investing public ay magkaka- mit to work because all your rights and priv- gap between local and international practices to for such a complaint. As far as Meralco roon ng 25.5 hanggang 33.7 percent ownership ileges as a Filipino are observed upon acqui- bring the highest standards of ethics and broad- is concerned, there is absolutely none. sa kumpanya bunsod ng IPO, na siyang unang sition of dual citizenship,” he added. cast journalism to the Philippines.” We view this as a case of harassment to IPO sa Southeast Asia ngayong taon. LOPEZLINK February 2006 3 SkyCable gives away It’s raining prizes on BayanTel customers! 30TVsin30days It’s raining prizes and perks starting this month as BayanTel unveils its latest promos for loyal customers: SKYCABLE is giving away 30 TV sets in 30 days to new SkyCable Gold and SkyCable Silver subscribers who sign up until Feb. 17, 2006, through its “Wowow Best value on long distance services TV” promo. 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Interested HR TEN Human Resource (HR) professionals through continuous The diploma in HR Develop- ferred a Diploma in Strategic Hu- personnel may contact Elizabeth professionals from various training and education. ment is composed of three certifi- man Resource Management. M. Canlas at 449-6114 or 631- Lopez Group companies were Those who received their cate courses—Strategic Training The first course for the year, 3167, or Arturo Florentin at 632- given the first diplomas in HR diplomas were Ma. Rosario Suck and Development, Organization Performance and Rewards Man- 8889. Development by Ateneo’s Cen- and Janet Belir of Meralco; Ma. Development, Talent and Career ter for Research and Develop- Amor Curaming and Flora Jordan Management. ment (CORD). of MMLDC; Isabel Cortez of The HR Council plans to offer The HR diploma course, a FPIC; Daisy Alvior of FPIP; Ma. certificate courses in HR Plan- flagship project of the Lopez Teresa Valin of Fedcor; and Ilene ning and Staffing as well as Em- BizCalendar Group’s HR Council led by Mer- Estrada, Rogelio V. Puno and ployee Relations and Well-Being “Reinventing CSR” Feb. 6-10, 2006, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. HR Council rep AIM Conference Center Manila Pinky Diokno Contact: Vanessa Soliva, 892-4011 and Ateneo Organized by the Ramon V. del Rosario Sr. Center for Corporate Re- CORD managing sponsibility of the Asian Institute of Management, the main thrusts of director Dr. Regi- “Reinventing CSR” are strategy formulation and project implementation na Hechanova to help companies align the goals of sustainable development to business (center) with the first batch of Ate- performance. neo HRD gradu- ates(l-r): Flora e-Services Philippines (ESP) 2006 Exhibition and Jordan, Tess Conference Valin, Isabel Feb. 16-17, 2006 Cortez, Ilene Estrada, Jaja EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City Belir, Beth Contacts: www.e-servicesphils.com or CITEM, 832-5044 Canlas, Rosario Bayantel sponsors the networking reception of ESP 2006 while PLDT and Suck, Daisy GlobeQUEST are copresenting the conference and exhibition. Alvior, Amor Curaming and Rogelio Puno “Gabi ng Parangal” Anvil Awards Feb. 17, 2006, 6:30 p.m. Inter-Continental Manila, Makati City Contact: Sonia Tejada, 638-0010
Call for entries: 2006 In memoriam Gold Quill Awards Broadcast icon IN 2004, Meralco received the graphic artists; creative con- Ernie Baron, 65 International Gold Quill ceptualists; tacticians and stu- ABS-CBN regrets the demise of our Broadcast Journalist of the Year by Award for its “outstanding dents to be part of the interna- kapamilya Ernie Baron on January 23, Film Achievers Association in 2005 communication management tional best practices this annu- 2006. The passing of our beloved “Ka and Star Award’s Best Educational TV in handling issue management al competition represents. Dis- Ernie” brings great sorrow to the Program Host for “Knowledge Pow- ABS-CBN family. er” in 2001; he was hailed as one of of the Customer Refund for tinguish yourself and the work Born on August 15, 1940, Ka Ernie ABS-CBN’s 10 Most Interesting Per- Phase I and II.” of your team! had spent more than 40 years in the field sonalities in the same year. The Gold Quill, an annual Deadline for local entries is of broadcasting. He started in the radio An icon in the local science and project of the International As- Friday, March 3. Gold Quill educational program “Mga Gintong broadcast industries, Ka Ernie endeared Kaalaman” as an announcer in 1965, himself to the public as a credible radio- sociation of Business Commu- entry fee remains at P5,000. and his stint in “TV Patrol” as weather- television personality, a Pinoy genius, nicators (IABC), is a mark of Entry forms are being sent out. man made him a household name. and the country’s walking encyclopedia. global distinction and the high- Contact Art Cariaga at tele- He educated millions of viewers He is survived by his only daughter est level of professional ac- phone numbers 750-5657 or through “Knowledge Power,” which Shirley and two grandchildren. knowledgment in business 810-1631 loc. 123, telefax explored the bizarre and the extraordi- nary, and brought to light thought-pro- communication. 751-3205 or email in- voking facts and stories of human In 2005, ABS-CBN Foun- [email protected]. feats. He also anchored the long-run- Meralco’sElpi Cuna and Ritzi Ronquil- ning informative radio show of the dation Inc. (AFI) and Knowl- lo receive the 2004 International Gold Deadline for international edge Channel Foundation Inc. entries is on Thursday, Feb. 9. same title over DZMM Radyo Patrol Quill award 630 until the time of his death. (KCFI) received national Entry fee is $200 for IABC Ka Ernie was popular for probing recognition from the IABC- The Gold Quill Awards are members and $300 for non- the wonders of natural herbal medicine Philippine chapter with the local open to members and nonmem- members. and for inventions and discoveries like Gold Quill. bers of the IABC. Join strategists, Please send international en- the “cleansing diet,” “Ernyforms” ("En- This year, will a Lopez Group managers, practitioners; corpo- tries to the appropriate catego- ergy of Forms”) and “Baron Triangle.” He reaped numerous honors from organization once more make it rate, government, and not-for- ry/regional coordinator for your award-giving bodies, among them the to the list of outstanding commu- profit communicators; agency entry. For more information, visit “Natatanging Pilipino” award as nications programs? executives; photographers; www.iabc.com. LOPEZLINK January 2006 5
UPDATE The ‘PBB’ housemates by the numbers Can’t get enough “Pinoy Big Brother” factoids to dazzle your friends with? Here’s something to add to your Another look at the ‘PBB’ phenomenon arsenal: Cassandra Ponti of Davao (214,188 nandez and Rosanna Roces, said to be the AFTER spending 111 days in the spe- Housemate Birthday Birthplace votes/18.9%), and Uma Khouny of San most vocal wannabe. cially designed “Pinoy Big Brother” •RicoBarrera 12/29/81 Olongapo City Juan (52,833 votes/4.7%)—were air- Explaining the Pinoy fascination house in front of ABS-CBN, the low-key Evicted Day 21 (Sept. 10) lifted to the Clark Expo in Pampanga for ‘PBB’ and straight-talking Jennivev “Nene” • Chx Alcala 6/29/81 Caloocan City for the star-studded Big Night. “PBB” director Lauren Dyogi on Tamayo became the first “PBB” Big Evicted Day 63 (Oct. 22) Sarah Geronimo, Rachelle Ann Go, the other hand, has stated that his Winner, one of only a handful of female • Jayson Gainza 4/27/80 Batangas City Mark Bautista, Jed Maddela, Salbakuta, dream housemate is Rep. Francis Es- winners in the Dutch franchise thus far. Second Big Placer, with Andrew E, Randy Santiago, Sandara cudero, the charismatic opposition The Big Four—Nene, Jayson Gain- 312,258 Votes Park, Joseph Bitangcol, Jericho Rosales, spokesperson. za of Batangas (312,258 votes/27.5%), • Nene Tamayo 9/27/81 Romblon Heart Evangelista, Orange ’N’ Lemons, In an article that came out in Star- PBB Big Winner, with Lito Camo and the former housemates week magazine, Alma Anonas-Carpio 554,906 Votes (48.9%) were among those who entertained the asked several diehards to explain their • Bob dela Cruz 8/10/77 Marilao, huge crowd that assembled for one of fascination for “PBB.” Forcedly evicted Day Bulacan local television’s biggest events. Rose, a fishball vendor, said that 50 (Oct. 9) The celebrity edition she pointed out to her kids some exam- • Say Alonzo 8/6/79 Parañaque The 24-year-old had earlier re- ples of good and bad behavior through Evicted Day 105 (Dec. 3) City ceived a windfall from the viewers, the housemates’ actuations inside the • Cass Ponti 3/1/80 Davao City who gave her an astounding 48.9 % house. Rommel, a college student, Third Big Placer, with share of the text votes. From “Kuya,” shared that the show allowed him to 214,188 Votes (18.9%) Nene’s reward came in the form of P1 temporarily forget his problems; see- • JB Magsaysay 7/6/80 La Union million in cash, a house and lot, appli- ing the housemates grapple with the Evicted Day 35 (Sept. 24) ances, a brand-new Nissan pickup and weekly tasks and try to get along with • Racquel Reyes 1/20/74 Tanauan City an ink refilling business, all amounting one another helped him deal with his Evicted Day 49 (Oct. 8) to some P6 million. own problems, he added. • Uma Khouny 11/4/81 Israel The other members of the Big Four Ad man Jasper’s observation: “This Fourth Big Placer, with received their share of prizes, and like is a reality show where you do not see 52, 833 Votes (4.7%) all the other housemates, a shot at fame cliques conspiring against other play- • Jenny Suico 2/3/76 Cavite as Star Magic contract artists. ers. That, to me, is amazing and very Evicted Day 84 (Nov. 12) Season 2 of “Pinoy Big Brother,” said Filipino. There is pakikisama (commu- • Franzen Fajardo 4/18/82 Valenzuela to be a “celebrity” edition lasting for 60 nity sharing of burdens), the house- Forcedly evicted Day 91 City days, will start on Feb. 2006 yet, but local mates adjust to each other and sort out (Nov. 19) showbiz stars are already jockeying to be their problems without resorting to • Sam Milby 5/23/84 Ohio, USA included among the housemates; these in- connivance. That is the greatest thing I Evicted Day 77 (Nov. 5) clude Amy Perez, Eula Valdes, Jeni Her- ever saw in PBB.” (Karen LaRosa) ‘PBB The Big Night’ nanguna sa TV ratings! Don’tgiveupon AYON sa December 4-10 TV rat- at 55.4% na audience share ng tugma sa 172,000 individuals. dience share. May 2.7 million ings ng AGB Nielsen Media Re- pumangalawang “Encantadia” ng Ang audience share naman ay households sa Mega Manila at Piolo and Juday search gamit ang Mega Manila GMA Network Inc. nagkukumpara sa mga progra- ang isang rating point ay katugma database nito, nanguna sa ratings Ibinibigay ng ratings ang av- mang magkakasabay ipinapal- ng 37,000 na kabahayan. ang “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) erage number of viewers para sa abas. Samakatuwid, may 3.7 mily- AFTER two The Big Night” ng ABS-CBN bawa’t minuto ng isang progra- Sa total households, umaatik- ong tao sa Mega Manila o 1.5 mi- years of work- Broadcasting Corp. Sa total indi- ma. Ang isang rating point ay 1% abong 40.9% ang rating ng “PBB lyong households ang nanood ng ing on separate viduals, kumopo ng 23.2% na rat- ng populasyon na kasama sa sur- The Big Night” at 60.9% naman “PBB The Big Night.” Ito na ang projects the Pio- ing ang “PBB” at 63.5% na audi- vey. Sa Mega Manila, mayroong ang audience share, kumpara sa pinakamataas na rating na lo Pascual-Judy ence share noong Disyembre 10. 17.2 milyon na individuals kaya “Encantadia” na nakakuha ng nakamit ng “PBB” sa maikling Ann Santos Ito ay kumpara sa 22.2 TV rating ang isang rating point ay tumu- 38.6% na rating at 52.9% na au- kasaysayan nito. team-up is back with Star Cine- ma’s opening salvo for 2006, “Don’t Give Up On Us.” Studio 23 programs reap The film starts with the story of Abby local, int’l accolades (Judy Ann) the control freak STUDIO 23 recently reaped more SEAFCTV’s guar- who likes to be plaudits for its award-winning antee of good qual- on top of every- shows, proving that its program ity family, child- thing she does, lineup is not just for the ka-barka- sensitive content. including the da, but also for the whole fami- In a sense, the preparation for her brother find Sabina, Abby and ly. “Anak TV Seal” is and best friend Sabina’s Vince have come to affect The Southeast Asian Foundation bestowed by wedding. When the bride each other both mentally for Children and Television SEAFCTV stake- (SEAFCTV) selected nine Studio holders—parents, Family Television Awards Hall of disappears on her despedi- and emotionally. 23 programs for its “Anak TV Seal” business and media Fame as well. da de soltera, Abby goes The much-awaited list for 2005. The programs singled people, govern- The Family Television Awards on a wild goose chase that comeback of the favorite out for praise are “Breakfast Super- ment, nongovern- are given out by the Family Friend- takes her to Baguio; there, TV and movie tandem of size,” “Y Speak Live,” “Sports TV,” ment organizations, ly Programming Forum (FFPF) to she meets Vince (Piolo), Piolo Pascual and Judy “7th Heaven,” “Jimmy Neutron,” the religious sector and the Race” and “7th Heaven” were promote the development of fami- who admits his is the voice Ann Santos will surely “Postman Pat,” “Gameplan” and youth—based on their artistic voted most family-friendly at the ly-friendly television between 8 on the tape. make a big bang this com- the ABS-CBN Foundation shows merit, educational content and 7th Annual Family Television and 10 p.m., when adults and chil- Abby and Vince’s hunt ing New Year. Don’t miss “Sineskwela” and “Math-Tinik.” cultural relevance. Awards. “7th Heaven,” now on its dren are most likely to watch TV for Sabina takes them to Star Cinema’s New Year The “Anak TV Seal” is the Meanwhile, “Lost,” “Amazing final year in the US, entered the together. (Amy Mosura) La Trinidad, Banaue and offering, coming to cine- Sagada. By the time they mas on Jan. 8! 6 LOPEZLINK February 2006
Will Kuya still be boss of his house? though the old layout that hewed to the specs from page 1 set by Endemol, the pool and the garden will still be there. Structural changes to the house camera, stylists and makeup artists. They’re will only be made when the second edition of not all artista but kilala sila in their fields.” “PBB” starts in August. “There are more people that are probably The celebrity edition promises to be a more not as famous as some artistas but are signif- fast-paced affair, with two housemates being icant enough or are worthy to be in the ‘Big nominated and evicted every week. Brother House.’ Yung housemates laging may “Ibig sabihin, may nomination ka na, may purpose. We don’t select a person just because eviction kaagad. Mabilis na mabilis,” Tan he or she is sikat, but because he can either said. contribute something inside the house or Big The business unit head added that she sees a Brother can contribute something to that per- Kuya that is stricter because the celebrities are son,” director Lauren Dyogi, Tan’s co-busi- likely to be more “pasaway.” (Osang, after all, ness unit head, stressed. is a bombshell in more ways than one). Magsaysay became the initial fatalities If the buzz is to be believed, though, the And, for the curious, yes, the same person “evictees,” respectively—a total of 1.2 mil next batch of housemates would include ac- will voice Kuya; and no, his identity will not text votes were said to have come in for th tresses Rosanna “Osang” Roces and Amy be revealed. nominees up for eviction, edging out prev Perez, sexpot Keanna Reeves, teen star/singer Hit or hype? Numbers tell the story record holder Brazil. Roxie Barcelo, host-rapper Carlos Agassi and Just howmuch of a hit was“PBB”? Was it The “Big Night” numbers were even m reporter Doris Bigornia. all hype, or does ABS-CBN have numbers to staggering: Uma Khouny received 52, back up their claims? votes, Cassandra Ponti 214,188 votes, According to Leah Gatdula, “PBB” mania Jayson Gainza 312,258 votes; they were was real. 4th, 3rd and 2nd Big Winners, respectivel “People across all ages and classes talked As for Nene Tamayo, she received alm about the showin the streets, in the hallways, an extra half million bonanza from her foll in office elevators; the theme, ‘Pinoy Ako’ by ers—in the form of 554,906 votes, or 48.9% Orange and Lemons, was—and still is—om- the total! nipresent in FM radio stations; Star Records’ ‘Pinoy Ako’ compilation album carrying the show’s theme turned gold after only two months in the market and double platinum by January 2006,” Gatdula reported. Kibitzers opine that the show’s fate was Mix of old and new sealed when the MTRCB waded in and sus- Before they go into the house, the new pended “PBB” early on in its run. After that, Scene-stealers (clockwise from top): Osang wants housemates will pick a local charity to which “PBB” had nowhere to go but up, up and to bring her antics to the “PBB” house; JB and they will give part of the P1-million prize away! Say found—and lost—love; direk Lauren leads money. The intensity of the Pinoy viewers’ affinity Nene and Uma out of the house and into careers Viewers will see a “PBB House” whose in- in showbiz; the pre-housemates “PBB” house for the original batch of housemates can be teriors have been changed drastically, al- seen in the text votes. During the first two eviction nights—where Rico Barrera and JB Where to, housemates? OF course, all eyes are on the 13 former housemates as they try to carve a more permanent niche in the fickle show biz industry. Direk Lauren Dyogi, too, keeps a watchful eye on his new wards. So what’s up with Nene and company? “Nene’s with ’TV Patrol World’ and I think she’s doing good in her regular segment. Lahat naman sila nag-a- adjust, they’re still finding their place in show business. Where exactly they will excel, we still have to find out. Si Sam lang ang clear, he’s a heartthrob and a singer. Say and Chx are regular hosts in ‘Wazzup Wazzup.’ Franzen and Jayson are into comedy, while Cass could be in comedy-sexy roles. Uma, hopefully, could go into host- ing,” Dyogi said. LOPEZLINK February 2006 7
Meanwhile, an estimated 3.99 million viewers tuned in to the much-awaited “PBB The Big Night” at the Clark Expo, Pampanga. The ratings of AGB Nielsen Media Research Linggit Tan and ‘Direk’ Lauren Dyogi: for the week ending Dec. 10—the day of the finale—showed that “PBB” had an audience share of 63.5%, with the rival station’s fantasy ‘PBB shows the power of TV’ “Etheria” a distant second with 55.4%. By Carla Paras-Sison
BUSINESS unit heads Linggit Tan and Laurenti Dyogi, the pair in charge of ABS-CBN’s hit reality show“Pinoy Big Brother” or “PBB,” believe the program s,or demonstrates the power of television as llion an agent of change, as well as affirms the he all network’s singular confidence in the Fil- vious ipino who is moved to action by what he sees on the tube. more “From experience, we have seen how ,833 the showeffects changes in the lives of and people. The showstrikes a chord inside e the and brings out the good spirit (from our ly. audiences). Heroes (and heroines) most One hundred and 11 days earlier, in August, emerge, willing to help in any way they low- the first episode of “PBB” established another % of record, this time as the highest-rating pilot in the history of the Dutch franchise. “They’re so happy with us. We consult them when the need arises, but happy sila sa Kuya’s big bosses: Linggit Tan and Lauren Philippine production,” Dyogi said of Ende- Dyogi with Endemol’s Anuska Ban and Ed Sharples during the groundbreaking for the mol. “Marami daw nangyari sa Pilipinas that “Pinoy Big Brother” house in 2005 (above); normally happens in two or three seasons yet the business unit heads take five with the in other countries.” hardworking “PBB” crew and former As for Dyogi, he realized the showwas housemates Rico, Racquel, Bob, Jenny and making an impact when people started congre- JB (left) gating and having their photos taken in front of to meet their expectations,” said Tan. the “PBB House” on Eugenio Lopez Drive, In addition, Dyogi pointed out, they not to mention the countless write-ups and in- have to adapt the “Big Brother” fran- trigues. chise to local taste. “There were also so many people asking for “The Big Brother prototype abroad is T-shirts,” he added. (JGJ) risqué. And if we copy everything from them, we will not pass MTRCB (Movie and Television Reviewand Classifica- tion Board) guidelines. It’s still a work in progress and I believe the potential is there and we can do a lot more with the show. It’s a process of continuous learn- ing, we receive a lot of feedback and work from there,” Dyogi said. can,” said Tan who lists Claudine Barretto actors and writers organized by UP pro- Success will always have its critics as a donor, Alfie Lorenzo as a pledger and fessor Gigi Alfonso that produced the and when the black propaganda on the an unnamed computer store owner who gag show “O Sige.” After a successful supposed “fixing” of the “PBB” results offered a PC to anybody who needs it. run on “O Sige,” he remembers being made its Internet rounds, Dyogi admit- “It’s the bayanihan spirit at work, or “rejected” by Tan when he applied at ted being upset by the meanness of it all. (to cynics) perhaps the gaya-gaya spir- IBC Channel 13. Tan, however, was less affected, believ- it,” added Dyogi. Tan defended her decision, saying ing it would be proven to be a lie. Before “PBB,” Tan was handling mostly IBC 13 was not exactly the best place to “Sanay na ako na may naninira. I’m comedy shows for ABS-CBN, beginning be in at the time it was sequestered and not affected by negative publicity any- with “Home Along Da Riles” in 1992, the labor situation was fluid. She ad- more,” she declared. “Abangan ang Susunod na Kabanata,” vised Dyogi to join ABS-CBN, where he Tan and Dyogi ask PBB fans to keep “Okidokidok,” and more recently, “Going became researcher and later associate on watching and supporting the show, Bulilit,” “OK, Fine” and “Quizon Avenue.” producer of the arts and culture show promising more quality programming. She also launched such loved programs as Café Bravo. Then he became producer “PBB fans can trust that we will contin- “Wansapanataym” and “Mga Anghel na and later director of “Tatak Pilipino,” ue to work hard to give them a show that Walang Langit.” “Ang TV” and “ATBP.,” the ABS-CBN is entertaining and substantial, some- Meanwhile, Dyogi was busy with di- equivalent of “Sesame Street.” thing that is worth their valuable time,” recting dramas and docu-dramas such as The biggest challenge nowfacing the promised Dyogi. “Katapat,” with his first telenovela be- duo is howto make the next “PBB” even As for Tan, she said she hopes that ing the John Lloyd-Bea starrer “Kay Ta- better and more exciting than its first “(viewers) will continue learning from gal Kang Hinintay.” season. the experiences of the housemates. If on- As a fresh UP Mass Communications “Great pressure is on us. People are ly we learn and try to change ourselves, graduate, Dyogi was part of a group of waiting for the next season and we have then baka umayos na ang Pilipinas.” 8 LOPEZLINK February 2006
8 achievements, 1 individual win in ’05 LAA Sign-up for DZMM By Rene J. Mayol • Asset From Waste, by the Asset The program management ex- From Waste Team, Maynilad Wa- tends its gratitude to the screening fun run still ongoing THE Lopez Achievement Award pro- ter Services Inc. (MWSI) committee members: Carla Sison, INAANYAYAHAN namin ang gram management proudly announces Award for Operations Manage- Alex Roque, Alwin Sta. Rosa, Amor lahat ng kapamilya na makiba- the winners of the 2005 Lopez ment and Customer Focus Avendano, Angie Atanacio, Art hagi sa adhikain ng DZMM na Achievement Award. Out of the 34 • NLEX Service: The Business of De- Somera, Bernard Sanchez, Bon Asis, mapanatiling mayabong ang nominations received for this cycle, lighting Customers...From Day 1, Ed Carpio, Erwin Avante, Fanny Vil- kaisa-isang gubat sa loob ng eight team achievements and one in- by the Tollways Operation Start-Up lanueva, Gerry Domingo, John Rojo, Metro Manila na siyang dividual successfully made it through Team and Service Operations Team, Jojo de Jesus, Jojo Raule, Jun Cepe- pinagkukunan natin ng ating the screening and judging processes. Tollways Management Corp. da, Jun de Vera, Lito Garcia, Lito tubig sa araw-araw. Kaya magparehistro na sa DZMM o These winning achievements, in Award for Customer Focus Yanga, Lulu Abrillo, Marvi Marceli- tumawag sa mga telepono bilang 415-2272 loc. 5638, no particular order, are: • “My First Lessons with Jollibee,” no, Rey Laguda, Rica Somera, Rico 5674, 5629 at 5641. Award for Corporate Image Building by My First Lessons with Jollibee Belmonte, Rina Sha, Roger de Guz- Magkita-kita tayo sa Peb. 11 sa Quirino Grandstand, • Corporate Image Building for Mer- Team, Star Records man, Ronnie Sabella and Val Luneta, 5:30 a.m. Sama-sama nating pangalagaan ang alco, by the Corporate Image Com- Award for Business Management Aguilar; and to the judges: Beaver ating kapaligiran. Magparehistro na sa DZMM Public mittee, Meralco Dr. Fiorello Estuar is the lone • Successful Entry into the Original Lopez, Boo Chanco, Dario Pagcali- Service Center o sa Vasquez Madrigal Bldg., Annapolis, • Communications Program Focus- LAA individual awardee Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and wagan, Gina Go, Hector Dimacali, Greenhills, Lunes hanggang Biyernes, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ing on Toll Rate Management Plan, Indirect Export Market, by the OEM Pinky Diokno, Rod Salazar, Rommel by the Management Team and the Broadcasting Corp. and ABS-CBN APC Product Team, Philec and Fedcor Duran and Tunde Fafunwa. “Pasada” Team, Manila North Foundation Inc. (AFI) Award for Business Management The awarding ceremonies will be Tollways Corp. • Television Education for the Ad- (Individual Award) held at the Meralco Theater on Mar. Award for Public Responsibility vancement of Muslim Mindanao, • Innovative Leadership in Turning 8. The winners’ achievements will • “Sagip Kapamilya” by the "Sagip by TEAM-Mindanao, Knowledge Maynilad into a Viable Company, be featured in the March Lopez Kapamilya” Team, ABS-CBN Channel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) Dr. Fiorello Estuar, Maynilad Link. Tycoons get involved in ETV By Jenie Catiis its employees and even its passengers. Educa- tional programs are aired at waiting areas in ports ABS-CBN Foundation programs, SHIPPING mogul Endika Aboitiz, economist and on the vessels themselves. hosts cited by SEAFCTV Washington Sycip and SM Shoemart president Schools in the provinces where ATS has ma- SIX ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) educational and ac- Tessie Sy-Coson have joined ABS-CBN Founda- jor operations have received ETV packages com- quired television programs recently received a thumbs-up tion Inc. (AFI) managing director Gina Lopez on posed of a 21-inch colored TV, DVD player and from the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Tele- the board of the E-Media Program, or Education 108 volumes of ETV shows in DVD format. The vision (SEAFCTV) for their “child sensitive” content. ABS- through Multimedia, the AFI’s flagship project hardware is complemented by a series of teacher CBN Channel 2’s “Art Jam,” “New Adventures of Madeline,” for education. trainings by Dr. Milagros Ibe, dean of Miriam “Bear in the Big Blue House,” and “Silip: Sining sa The involvement of the tycoons goes beyond College Graduate School. To date, Aboitiz and planning inside the boardroom. Sycip, 80, him- ATS have taken 20 schools under their wing. Lipunan,” and Studio 23’s “Sineskwela” and “Math-tinik” Endika Aboitiz (left) and Washington were conferred the “Anak TV Seal,” while ABS-CBN hosts self the product of a public elementary school, is As the number of SM Shoemart malls contin- Sycip’s latest investments are in ETV passionate about the educational television cam- ues to increase, so do the schools adopted by the Bernadette Sembrano, Christine Bersola-Babao and Julius paign. Aware of the benefits of implementing SM Foundation. The opening of new SM branch- ment made in favor of a community where chil- Babao were cited as celebrities worthy of emulation by the television-assisted instruction in the classrooms, es are celebrated with teachers and pupils receiv- dren are made to feel that they deserve no less, young. Photo shows (front row, l-r) Grace Torres-Panganiban, he has adopted 20 schools in Metro Manila and in ing ETV packages at the activity centers, the that it is everybody’s business that they get better “Art Jam” associate producer; Bernadette Sembrano; Marivic Mindanao. Recently, he attended a turnover cer- most recent ones being of SM Batangas and SM grades and perform better in school. Reyes-Trinidad, AFI Acquired Programs associate producer; emony at a school in Payatas. San Lazaro. Sy-Coson has adopted 60 schools With the help of technology and great minds, and Cielo Reyes, AFI CCM manager/"Math-tinik" executive In the last three years, Aboitiz Transport Sys- through the SM Foundation. the business of improving the quality of educa- producer; (back row, l-r) Epy Quizon, “Art Jam” host; Chris- tem has been involved in promoting ETV among When people invest in ETV, it is an invest- tion shows a lot of promise in 2006. tine Bersola-Babao; Tado, “Art Jam” host; Julius Babao; and Leng Raymundo, VP for Acquisition of ABS-CBN.
FROM THE CORPORATE WELLNESS PROGRAM At risk? Don’t lose Alamin ang iba’t ibang klase ng heart! There are two new blood tests that may help in the detection of future cardiac risk. The first involves the sakit sa puso level of C-reactive protein NGAYONG buwan ng mga puso, pag-aralan natin ang Ang valvular heart disease ang pagkakasakit ng valves, na (CRP), a marker of in- iba’t ibang klase ng sakit sa puso at ugat. siyang nagpapadaloy ng dugo sa tamang direksiyon. Mga flammation. Persons with Ayon sa Department of Health, ang mga sakit sa pu- anomalya ang stenosis (pagsikip ng daluyan ng dugo), insuf- high CRP face an in- so at mga abnormality sa vascular system ang ficiency (pagkukulang ng dugo) at prolapse (hindi tamang creased risk for heart at- dalawang karaniwang sanhi ng pagkamatay ng mga pagsara ng valves). tack, stroke, sudden death Pinoy. Ang cardiovascular disease ay grupo ng mga Vascular diseases and vascular disease. sakit na iniinda ng puso (cardio) at ng blood vessels Halimbawa ng mga vascular diseases ay ang artherosclero- The other is the PLAQ (vascular). sis, kung saan ang mga taba sa katawan ay matatagpuan sa test. This measures the Mga sakit sa puso artery walls; dahil dito tumitigas ang mga ito at nababawasan level of lipoprotein-asso- Ang pangunahing sanhi ng atake sa puso ay ang Coro- ang pagdaloy ng dugo sa apektadong bahagi ng katawan. ciated phospholipase A2 nary Artery Disease (CAD). Naapektuhan nito ang mga blood Ang hypertension ay ang sobrang lakas ng pagbomba ng (Lp-PLA2), which, when vessels na nagpapadaloy ng dugo sa heart muscle. dugo sa blood vessels. Madalas itong tawaging “silent” illness elevated, identifies a Ang coronary heart disease ang pagkakasakit ng coronary dahil kahit “high blood” na ang isang tao ay hindi pa niya ito greater risk for plaque arteries o blood vessels na nagdadala ng dugo sa puso. Ang re- nararamdaman. formation independent of sulta? Pananakit ng dibdib o angina at heart attack! Ang aneurysm ay ang panghihina ng pader ng blood ves- the levels of either lipids Heart failure o congestive heart failure (CHF) naman ang sels. Maaari itong lumaki at pumutok sa paglipas ng panahon. or CRP. Among the non- tawag sa kundisyon kung saan hindi na kaya ng puso na mag- Ang pagputok ng aneurysm ay nakamamatay. drug therapy ways to low- pump ng tamang dami ng dugo sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Sa venous thrombosis, merong blood clot sa vein na er these are weight loss, katawan. Ang symptoms ng CHF ay shortness of breath, fa- nakakasagabal sa maayos na pagdaloy ng dugo. Maaari itong diet, exercise, not smok- tigue at fluid retention o pagmamanas. pumunta sa ibang bahagi ng katawan o magbahay sa ugat. ing and not worrying. LOPEZLINK February 2006 9
Ongoings@Lopez Memorial Museum
Feb. 18: ‘Lost in New book: ‘Discovering Feb. 11: ‘Perspective Cyberspace: Manansala’ on Sculptures in A New Perspective?’ P600 Lecture fee: P 120 Public Spaces’ A wonderful new addition to the Lecture fee: P50 (Museum growing literature on Philippine visual Nowadays people are made to adopt arts and artist is the book “Discovering Foundation members)/P100 or search for skills relating to computer (nonmembers) Manansala.” technologies and concepts. While the Published by the Friends of Man- cognitive/linguistic term “articulation” re- The Lopez Memorial Museum, in ansala in cooperation with the Museum lates to the concept of movement in Foundation of the Philippines Inc., The cooperation with the Museum Foun- space, “perspective” is related to a more Eugenio Lopez Foundation Inc. and Judy dation of the Philippines Inc., presents static view. Does immaterial articulation Araneta-Roxas, the book provides infor- the second of the series “Stories about relate to material space? mation on the life of one of the country’s Preserving Cultural Heritage” with a Feb. 15: Disaster Until April 2006: Lecturers Fatima Lasay and Trevor National Artists for Visual Arts. lecture by Prof. Ma. Victoria Herrera of Preparedness Seminar Batten will explore alternative articula- ‘Sojourn’ Author Isabel Nazareno is a gradu- the UP Diliman Dept. of Art Studies. Seminar fee: P2,500 (whole day) tions of space that consider cognition Exhibit at the Rizaliana Gallery ate of MA Art History from the Univer- Public art is normally commis- and language as important elements sity of the Philippines and a member of sioned for a site as a creative work to The tsunami that devastated parts of that have been lost in cyberspace. Jose Rizal’s wide range of reading Ang Ilustrador ng Kabataan (Ang I.n.K). engage the viewer, to celebrate an im- South Asia, the flood that affected New Lasay has presented her work in materials in various languages enabled The book is available at leading age or message that relates to a com- Orleans and the earthquake that ravaged Denmark, India, the Netherlands, Sin- him to visit places and periods other- bookstores and at the Lopez Memorial munity or site. Pakistan underscored the importance of gapore and Taiwan. Now semi-retired wise inaccessible. The exhibition “So- Museum for P600. Herrera will discuss issues that re- a disaster preparedness program. from teaching, she continues her art journ,” brought to fruition through the late to the production and care of A disaster preparedness seminar to making and research, and has just writ- cooperation of First Philippine Hold- The Lopez Memorial Museum is at public art. She will look into why many be conducted by Roberto Balarbar, ar- ten a chapter for a book about the vi- ings Corp., features the titles that the the ground floor, Benpres Building, Ex- of these sculptures and monuments chitect Evelyn Esguerra of the National sual art collection of the Bangko Sen- national hero read, his change Road corner Meralco Avenue, are neglected and if these have lost Museum and Dr. Ana Labrador of the tral ng Pilipinas. bibliographic cards, Pasig City. Museum their significance to contemporary so- UP Vargas Museum aims to help partic- Batten has been involved with com- and translations of days and hours are ciety. ipants assess, prepare for, and respond puters in the visual arts since 1967 when two of his novels, Mondays-Saturdays, Herrera’s most recent project was to natural and human-made threats; to he presented computer-generated “Noli Me Tangere” 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except the exhibition “The Art of Francesco take a proactive rather than reactive graphic images as his final sculpture with and “El Filibusteris- holidays. Entrance MontiandEarly20thCenturyPublic approach to disaster preparation with printmaking exam at Exeter College of mo.” fees: P100 for adults; Sculptures in the Philippines.” She has respect to cultural property; and to Art in Great Britain. He taught Media Art Also featured in P80 for high school curated and co-curated exhibitions draft emergency preparedness pro- at the AKI School of Fine Art in Enschede, the exhibition are and college students; here and abroad, presented papers grams for their institutions. the Netherlands from 1988 to 1999. seascapes and land- and P60 for elemen- both locally and internationally on Registration is ongoing until Feb. 4. The Lasay-Batten lecture comple- scapes by 19th cen- tary school students. such subjects as managing culture, art Fee is inclusive of lunch and handouts. ments the exhibition “Juan Arellano: tury Filipino master For more information, practices in the Philippines and Philip- Certificates will be given to those who Drawing Space,” which is ongoing until Felix Resurrecion Hi- call 631-2417 or email pine artists. complete the seminar. April 2006. dalgo. pezseum@sk AEI’s new equipment helps Pinoys regain clear eyesight Asian Eye Institute (AEI) has teamed up with respected after the unique distortions of the eye of every patient. providers of diagnostics and Lasik treatment equipment, Carl To know how these technological advancements can ben- Zeiss Meditec and Bausch & Lomb, to bring to the Philip- efit you or your loved ones, call 898-2020 or email eye- pines the latest equipment that can safely treat common but [email protected]. You may also log on to debilitating eye diseases. www.asianeyeinstitute.com. (Frances Bumanlag) A new way of analyzing eye diseases The StratusOCT provides direct cross sectional images of a patient’s retina, analyzing its macular thickness and that of the retinal nerve fiber layer and the optic disc-im- ages never seen before. Meralco memorabilia The macula is where light is focused and vision is at its sharpest. With these new data, doctors can more accurately diagnose and manage a patient’s problem, be it glaucoma or retinal disease. electrifies thousands Giving back the gift of clear eyesight SINCE its inauguration in March 2003, the first nine months of 2005. School tours ac- AEI’s roster of Lasik equipment now includes the new Meralco Museum has attracted guests counted for 86% of the total. microkeratome, Zyoptix XP. Refractive surgeon Robert Ed- from such provinces as Cavite, Laguna, The museum’s curatorial consultant, ward Ang explained that the XP cuts a flap on the front of Batangas, Rizal, Quezon, Bulacan, Pam- Roberto M. Paterno, holds a Master of Arts the eye before the actual laser surgery. Compared with the panga, Nueva Ecija, Ilocos Norte, Pangasi- degree in History from Georgetown Uni- previous-generation Hansatome, the XP cuts a smoother flap with more precise thickness. nan and even La Union and Isabela. versity, Washington, DC, and a PhD de- “With this kind of accuracy, you are less worried about The Meralco Museum has a compre- gree in history with emphasis on Modern cutting a thicker flap than necessary. The keratome may hensive collection of information and pro- China from Harvard University. create a rough cut or, worse, damage the flap. When that vides a unique visual experience with dis- The Meralco Museum and Archives is happens, you cannot proceed with the surgery.” plays of well-preserved Meralco objects located at the ground floor, Technical Ser- Another important piece of equipment is the laser itself. and equipment, while the Meralco vices Building, Meralco Center, Ortigas The Bausch & Lomb 217 Z100 Laser is one of the first 10 Archives preserves every material or doc- Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days and machines in the world with Iris Recognition software, ument that has been part of or is significant hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-6 which enables it to detect changes in eye position and align to the company’s history. p.m., except Sundays, Mondays and holi- the laser so that each laser shot is fired onto the correct lo- Museum guests numbered 52,979 for a days. Entrance is free. For more informa- cation on the eye. In addition, the Z100’s “wavefront tech- monthly average of 6,108 visitors in the tion, call 631-5575. nology” generates a customized treatment that is patterned 10 LOPEZLINK February 2006
SPORTS ‘WWE RAW Love these ABS-CBN love teams! By Amy Mosura Isang Saglit,” fans have come to love the Now, as “Panday"’s cruelly separated Live Tour’ chemistry of Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Tristan and Eden, Jericho Rosales and Heart comeback WHAT do we love about love teams? The Pascual. Evangelista prove that you can’t keep two chemistry. The talent. And that indefinable While both are high-wattage stars in their focused and determined actors down, with kilig factor from a leading team at the top of own right, fans maintain that they are better each perfectly embodying the longing and their game, making us fall in love with sto- when they’re together. Piolo and Juday love that the two nearly-married characters ries of people falling in love. proved them right with their love team’s feel for each other in the story. Love teams form the backbone of ABS- comeback vehicle, “Don’t Give Up On Us.” The island-hopping production aims to CBN’s current and upcoming teleseryes. With the movie grossing an estimated P16 spend at least part of the shooting schedule Whether it’s an old favorite or a new com- million nationwide on opening day, and with in Luzon and the Visayas. With the “Pan- bination, there’s no question that romance is a projected gross of upwards of P100 mil- day” staff determined to create unforget- alive and well and in the air in ABS-CBN. lion, it’s clear that the table sequences in front of Judy Ann Santos and Piolo Pascual public has not had the Philippines’ most They haven’t shared a screen since “Sa enough of the Juday- overlooked vistas, work- Wrestling fans, rejoice! Puso Ko, Iingatan Ka” ended in 2003. In be- Piolo love team. ing one’s craft as an actor After more than 10 tween their first team-up in “Esperanza” and ABS-CBN will try can be a challenge. Espe- to fill that demand cially since the story re- years, World Wrestling their hit films “Bakit Di Totohanin” and “Kahit very soon, with the quires them to create a Entertainment returns launch of the tele- believable love story with the “RAW” brand at serye “Sa Piling while only rarely shar- the Araneta Coliseum in Mo.” Under the guid- ing scenes with each Cubao, Quezon City on ance of Rory Quintos other. Feb. 24 and 25. and Trina Dayrit Fans, however, are com- For the leads, ABS-CBN again chose to be The tour will be head- (with the pilot pletely sold on the new faithful to the show’s history by casting a new- lined by John Cena vs episode directed by Echo-Heart love team, with comer opposite an established star, a la Ronald Edge vs Triple H in a Jerry Lopez Sine- Internet web pages and Corveau and Marianne dela Riva. In this case, three-way WWE title neng), Piolo and ABS-CBN’s own email in- it was TJ Trinidad, formerly of “Krystala” and match with Mick Foley as Judy Ann stay true boxes full of praise for the “Basta’t Kasama Kita,” who would be paired special referee. Other to their dramatic tender chemistry the two ac- with Kristine Hermosa, star of “Pangako Sa highlights include tag roots in the story of tors generate. And while nei- ’Yo” and “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas.” childhood friends ther Echo nor Heart is speak- “When I auditioned for the role, I didn’t team specials, six-man tag who become ing definitively about their realize the magnitude of it, or what a big deal matches, a women’s title lovers. Because of Jennifer’s devotion to personal relationship, one thing remains it was to people,” said TJ. “Based on the match and a lot more. the blind Adrian, she is led to make a des- clear—when “Panday” returns this month, screen test, it seems Kristine and I have good Don’t miss this once- perate choice—a choice that would there will be more of that chemistry to satisfy chemistry.” in-a-decade event! For change their lives forever. fans. Kristine agreed with her new leading inquiries and reserva- Jericho Rosales and Heart Evange- Kristine Hermosa and TJ Trinidad man. “I feel lucky to be part of this classic tions, contact 911-5555 lista With “Gulong ng Palad,” ABS-CBN teleserye, and it’s wonderful to be working or www.ticket- How does one of the biggest epic sought to present what was, in essence, a 55- with a gentleman like TJ.” net.com.ph productions in TV history find its heart? year-old story to a new audience. But it was Audiences seem to have the same opin- “Panday” provides a surprising an- the strong audience response and correspond- ion, as “Gulong ng Palad"’s ratings go swer—by putting together two stars ing ratings that proved that ABS-CBN knew steadily upwards in Mega Manila while win- who were known for being in other what it was doing when it remade anew the ning Metro Manila’s numbers since the se- love teams. classic soap opera for the small screen. ries premiered. TRAVEL Balloons and blooms for LOOKING for a unique yet romantic way to spend St. Omni Aviation Complex,Valentine’s Clark Field, Pampanga Day Valentine’s Day? Consider our two featured events for Entrance fee: P100 February, which involve balloons and flowers. Load up A balloon shaped like a giant puppy, plus more than the car and we’re off to Pampanga and Baguio City for a two dozen other balloons, ushers in the Year of the Dog Day of Hearts your sweetheart will never forget! at the country’s biggest aviation sports event. Don’t be Feb. 9-12 misled by the name, though, as the PIHABF also fea- 10th Philippine Intl. Hot Air Balloon Fiesta tures land-based events and activities. (PIHABF) Be at the launch site for the “fly-out” at 5 a.m. and the “fly-in” at 5 p.m. In between, there are exhibitions, con- tests, races and demonstrations galore. You could even give your special someone the thrill of a lifetime and shell out a minimal amount for a balloon ride! To get to Omni from Manila, take the North Luzon Expressway and exit at Dau. Make a left to Angeles City, and then a right to Clark. Think cool and foggy afternoons, flowers by the thousands, great music, romantic meals on Session Jan. 30-March 12 Road…. 11th Panagbenga Festival The 11th edition of the Baguio Flower Festival bor- Baguio City rows its name from the Kankanaey word meaning “a Nobody really needs a reason to hie off to the coun- season for blossoming.” You and your loved one are in try’s summer capital, but Valentine’s Day—not to men- for a myriad of cultural, sports, trade, musical, environ- tion the observance of one of Baguio’s most well known mental and other activities until the festival’s end on festivals—certainly makes a trip up North even more March 12. For the updated lineup of activities, log on to enticing. www.baguio.gov.ph. LOPEZLINK February 2006 11
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Do you have anything special prepared for CrosswordBINASA mo ba from cover to cover ang huling isyu ng your loved ones?If you’re still at a loss, Lopez Link? Isa ka ba sa mga masugid na tagasubaybay check out our travel feature for some ng mga programa sa ABS-CBN, Studio 23 o ANC? great ideas. As always, we’re glad to Patunayan na isa kang ganap na kapamilya sa pa- keep you updated about some very im- mamagitan ng pagkumpleto ng crossword puzzle na ito. Dear Rosie portant Lopez Group milestones, such as Dear Rosie the LAA awarding ceremony, which we’ll fully chronicle in next month’s lion mula sa orihinal na P20 billion ang halaga ng Settlement Lopez Link. Some activities are also in Agreement. Ang Settlement Agreement ay hindi isang the pipeline in connection with the 105th pagkakautang kundi isang kasunduan sa pagitan ng birth anniversary in July of Don Eugenio dalawang kumpanya. Layon nito na magkaroon ng solusyon “Eñing” Lopez, the man who started it ang naging problema o di-pagkakasundo sa 10 year Contract all. for Sale of Electricity o CSE sa pagitan ng NPC at Meralco. But, in the meantime, let’s find out Bago nabuo at ipinadala sa ERC, ang Settlement Agreement what’s on the minds of our colleagues in ay nagdaan muna sa masusing “mediation proceedings.” At the Group. habang nakabinbin pa ang pagpapatupad nito sa ERC, ooOoo walang obligasyon ang Meralco na simulan nangbayaran ang na- Hi there, are there any updates on Maynilad?Is it still a part pagkasunduang halaga. of the Lopez Group?—G.A. Ang mga maling balita na lumabas ay mukhang isang istrate- According to Benpres president Angel S. Ong, the Lopez hiya lamang ng mga taong nagnanais sirain ang naturang kasun- Group has exited Maynilad in compliance with the terms of the duan para sa mga pansariling interes. Pinayuhan ng Meralco ang Debt Capital and Restructuring Agreement approved in 2005 lahat ng kinauukulan na kilatisin muna nang maigi ang mga bal- by the court. By virtue of proxies given by Benpres Holdings itang naglalayon lamang na sirain ang imahe ng kumpanya at Corp. in favor of the government, six new directors nominated magbigay ng mga mapanlinlang na solusyon. by the government were elected to the Maynilad board on Jan. ooOoo 9, 2006, replacing all Benpres representatives (See story on Pinaalam na ba kung sino si “Big Brother”?Parehong boses page 3). pa rin ba maririnig namin sa Season 2?—Manny ooOoo “Pinoy Big Brother” business unit head Linggit Tan’s reply: ACROSS 4. Derivation, abbr. Has the Meralco-NPC issue been resolved?Bigla na lang kasi “We cannot reveal who Big Brother is. It’s part of the mystery of 1. To be superior 5. Operating system siya nawala sa mga dyaryo. How did management deal with ‘Pinoy Big Brother,’ like Charlie of ‘Charlie’s Angels,’ up to now 4. 2006: Year of the --- 6. Pinoy-----Summit, it?Thanks!—Edwin we do not know who he is.” 7. The element event organized by Heto ang pahayag ng Meralco: Kasalukuyang nakabinbin sa ooOoo einsteinium, for short ABS-CBN’s Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ang Settlement Agree- If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and 8. Affirmative Government, Corp. ment sa pagitan ng Meralco at Napocor. Taliwas sa mga balitang reactions about anything and everything about the Lopez 9. Chemical engineer Affairs and PR Group naglabasan hinggil sa nasabing isyu, hindi totoo na nagkakaha- Group, please send them to Dear Rosie through fax no. 633- 10. Pinoy Big------, 8. 12 months laga ng P 42 billion ang Settlement Agreement. Ayon sa Meralco 3520 or to [email protected]. 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captivate your hearts. Select magnifi- Maayos na sideline cent bouquets from flower carts teem- ing with blossoms or choose your fa- ang direct selling Love in bloom vorite floral scent from the perfumery. at Manila's On Valentine’s Day, be delighted by By Norman Sison “flower girls” that will be strolling most fashionable mall around the mall and handing out flow- NAGHAHANAP ka ba ng sideline? Subukan mo kaya ang ers to couples. Who knows, you might direct selling? ROCKWELL’S Power Plant Mall will be one of those who will receive treats Matapos ma-retrench noong 2003, pinasok ni “Loida” ang draw out that “Valentine feeling” from our delightful flower girls. direct selling business habang nag-a-apply ng trabaho. Sa ha- through various specials that you will Also on the day of hearts, enjoy lagang P700, nakakuha siya ng ilang produkto at catalog sa surely fall in love with. fine food and great musicat the Lopez Sara Lee. Nagtinda siya sa mga dating ka-opisina at kasama- See the North Court transformed in- Strip where there will be a mini con- han sa building na pinapasukan. Bilang regular dealer, meron to a lush garden until Feb. 14. Listen to cert by Rockin’ Revival and Savor siyang 25% discount sa lahat ng maibenta. enchanting melodies from several mu- Latino in the evening. Sinundan niya ito ng franchise dealership sa Avon. Sa ha- So, if you want your February to be lagang P500, nakakuha siya ng ilang produkto, catalogue at sicians and drift into your own secret business support documents. Dahil halos magkapareho ang garden. Sit on the park benches sprin- a really “hearty” happening, visit the mga produkto ng Avon at Sara Lee, natuwa ang mga clients kled in the area with your special some- Power Plant Mall and let love bloom. dahil marami silang pagpipilian. one and let the romanticatmosphere (Crystie Garcia) Idinagdag ni Loida ang Triumph upang mabigyan ng ad- ditional choices ang mga naghahanap ng underwear at lin- gerie. Sa halagang P750, meron nang produkto at catalog si Loida. Gayunpaman, 20% lamang ang discount niya sa Tri- umph products. Sharon makes Nang lumaon ay nag-Tupperware rin si Loida. Dalawang ABS-CBN shows, talents honored in libo ang initial investment at 15% hanggang 18% ang dis- count. Pero dahil high quality at medyo mahal ang products, UST Students Choice Awards mega comeback maganda ang tubo ni Loida sa bawa’t mabentang plato, baso, ABS-CBN Channel 2 was recently hon- The USTV aims to educate and train pitsel at food container. ored by the University of Santo Tomas the Thomasian community in responsi- in the second USTV Students Choice ble television viewing. Winners are Awards (USTV). judged by a panel composed of students, Among the awards garnered by faculty members and representatives ABS-CBN are Students’ Choice of from the administration of UST. (Karen News Program for “TV Patrol World,” LaRosa) Students’ Choice of Public Affairs Talk Show Program for “Y-Speak Live!,” Students’ Choice of Entertainment News Show for “The Buzz,” Students’ Choice of Drama Program for “Maalaala Mo Kaya,” Students’ Choice of Magazine Program for “F” SHARON Cuneta has officially returned to the small screen and Students’ Choice of Educational as she held a birthday concert at the Aliw Theater recently. Program for “Sineskwela.” The megastar treated Sharonians and kapamilya alike to a Kapamilya talents were also lauded sumptuous musical feast that featured many special guests and production numbers. by USTV. Korina Sanchez bagged the Also, kapamilya in Dubai and Saudi, Qatar, Bahrain and Students’ Choice of Female Broadcast Abu Dhabi trooped to the Dubai Aviation Club Stadium to News and PublicAffairs Host and John witness the first-ever concert of the megastar in Dubai, pro- Lloyd Cruz was awarded Students’ duced by ABS-CBN Middle East and TFC World Tours. Choice of Actor in a Drama Series for Tickets were declared sold out three months prior to the Sa P250 naman, meron siyang unan at dalawang catalog his role in the recently concluded “Ikaw concert date. Overseas workers longing for the sights and ng Dakki. Dahil lisensiyado ng Disney, paborito ng mga bata ang Lahat sa Akin.” sounds of home filled the open-air concert venue, which had ang mga disenyong ginagamit sa mga Dakki products. Nasa an estimated 7,000 capacity. 22% ang discount ni Loida bilang authorized agent. Sharon’s whole family, including mom Elaine, Sen. Kiko Ang Sara Lee at Avon ay nagbibigay ng credit line; maaaring Pangilinan, Frankie and youngest daughter Miel, came with her kumuha ng produkto worth P1,500 sa Sara Lee at P2,000 sa Avon to Dubai. KC Concepcion, who flew in from Paris, was persuad- ang mga dealers at babayaran nila ito sa loob ng isang buwan. Pag What’s new from ABS-CBN ed to sing “Ikaw” with her mom onstage. Special guest Erik hindi nakabayad, hindi muna makakakuha ng bagong orders. Santos sang his signature songs and joined the megastar for two Kung lampas sa credit limit ang mga order, kailangang mag- duets, including the well-applauded “You Raise Me Up/The paluwal ng cash ang dealer at singilin na lamang sa customer. Publishing this Feb: Prayer,” dedicated to Sharon’s late father. (K. LaRosa) Ang Triumph, Tupperware at Dakki ay strictly on cash ba- sis lamang. Kaya dapat may nakalaang puhunan ang mga di- Don’t forget to watch “My Mega Valentine,” Sharon Cune- rect sellers. All about frostings ta’s pre-Valentine concert, at the Araneta Coliseum on Feb. Ang Avon, Sara Lee, Tupperware at iba pa ay nagbibigay Baking enthusiasts will welcome an exciting feature on 12 at 8 p.m. For tickets and inquiries, please call Ticketnet lamang ng incentives para mag-recruit ang dealer, pero in de- making various kinds of icings in FOOD Magazine. at 911-5555 or Artist House at 817-4660 or 816-2496. mand at madaling ibenta ang mga produkto. Pastry expert Dorothy Ferreria gives useful tips and Hindi naman maganda ang naging karanasan ni Loida sa foolproof recipes for basic buttercream, basic whipped networking. Noong 2004, nag-invest siya ng P5,880 sa isang cream frosting, marshmallow frosting, cream cheese frost- networking or multilevel marketing company. Nakakuha siya ing, and chocolate silk icing. Also in the issue are new- Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo ng leather bag, organizer, pouch at catalog. trend silicone baking products, gadgets for microwave Executive Editor Rosan Cruz Walang naibenta sa mga produkto si Loida. Kailangan kasi, cooking and recipes for couples and singles. Contributing Editors para kumita, mag-recruit ka at bawa’t recruit ay magbabayad Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) Marlene N. Ochoa (MNTC) ng P5,880, na mabigat para sa mga gustong mag-business. Find love with Chalk Maite Bueno (Meralco) Rodrigo Montinola (BayanTel) Payo ni Loida, subukan muna ang direct selling. Sa maliit Chalk’s latest issue explores the laws of attrac- Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Juno Chuidian (Beyond Cable) na halaga mula P250 hanggang P2,000, malalaman mo na tion—what guys wish you would wear, do, and say on a Leah Salterio (ABS-CBN) Joseph Uy (ABS-CBN Publishing) kung may bibili sa iyo mula sa iyong mga kapitbahay at ka- date; celebs’ dating secrets; and what to do to snag your Jess Matubis (Maynilad) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) opisina. Kung may competition ka na direct seller din, hu- type of guy. Also, find out how to pull off the season’s ro- Frances Bumanlag (AEI) manap ng ibang klase o brand ng mga produkto para may manticlooks with makeup he’s sure to love. And get the choices ang inyong common market. Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) scoop on the reel- and real-life romance of “Panday” Happy ending ang kuwento ni Loida: dahil marami na ang Editorial and Layout IPI Creative Business Unit stars Jericho Rosales and Heart Evangelista. suki, ipinagpatuloy niya ang direct selling kahit nakahanap na Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at LopezLink is published by Benpres siya ng regular na trabaho. Nadagdagan pa ang mga clients leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. For PR Group, 4/F Benpres Bldg., niya sa bagong ka-opisina. subscriptions, contact ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at 924- Ortigas, Pasig City Para sa listahan at contact information ng mga lehitimong 4101 or 415-2272 locals 5656 or 5658 or Joena Cabrera Telefax: 633-3520 direct selling companies, mag-log on sa website ng Direct at 415-2852 or 415-2671. (Joseph Uy) For feedback, please email: Selling Association of the Philippines (www.dsap.ph), o tu- [email protected] mawag sa 864-2673.