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CLEMEN Zerrudo first became a scholar of Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation Inc. (PAAFI) as a sixth grader in the 1990s. The young Taguig resident received her monthly stipend through the social worker assigned to her case and her parish church. Turn to page 6

First Gen’s ABS-CBN 10th listing bats for Pinoy Ready for summer! …page 12 anniversary …page 2 families…page 4  Lopezlink March 2016 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink March 2016  Is your business safe? Dispatch from Japan ABS-CBN’S Pinoy Media Congress By Carla Paras-Sison inspires young communicators mised customer By Kane Choa names, addresses, phone numbers ALMOST a thousand mass whether it is in social media, and email ad- communication students from print or broadcast. dresses. all over the Philippines learned “Hold on to your idealism. Ganeson said the latest trends and issues in May that be the fuel that drives c y b e r s e c u r i t y media and communication your passion for the mission to consists of the straight from industry experts at build a better country and create “holy trinity” of ABS-CBN’s 10th Pinoy Media a better world,” he said. technology, pro- Congress (PMC), themed “Me- Also sharing their experience cesses and people dia: Empowering and Inspiring and giving inspiration in the that work to- a Nation,” at St. Mary’s College event organized by ABS-CBN gether to prevent Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez and embassy personnel sing the national anthem in Quezon City. and the Philippine Association attacks. ABS-CBN president and of Communication Educators “Aside from CEO Carlo Katigbak reminded were Gina Lopez, Ging Reyes, the technology First Gen celebrates 10th listing anniversary at PSE First Gen Corporation held a special bell ringing ceremony at the Embassy commemorates 30th anniversary of the delegates to never lose their Marielle Catbagan, Rowena CLOUD computing, off-site itself, your processes must be Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to celebrate its 10th listing anniversary. The company listed its shares at the PSE on February 10, 2006. Photo shows fire and idealism in his keynote Paraan, Evelyn Raymundo, Leo ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo data storage and mobile access able to detect anomalies. You First Gen chairman and chief executive officer Federico R. Lopez (center) with (l-r) senior vice president and compliance officer Victor Emmanuel Santos People Power speech during the three-day sem- Katigbak, Ronald Arguelles, Katigbak to corporate email accounts should train people to follow Jr., director Elpidio Ibañez, senior vice president and chief financial officer and treasurer Emmanuel Singson, executive vice president and director THE officers and staff of the The highlight of the cer- nesses to the dictatorship. His inar that aims to prepare commu- Olivia Lamasan, Vivian Tin, increase productivity and ef- basic security protocols,” for Richard Tantoco, president and chief operating officer Francis Giles Puno, PSE chairman Jose Pardo, director Emmanuel Bautista, chief operating officer Embassy of the Philippines emony was the remarks given family strove to survive during nication students for their future Dino Laurena, Dennis Lim, for Broadcast Cory Vidanes ficiency while also facilitating example not to click links in Roel Refran, president and chief executive officer Hans Sicat and director Alejandro Yu. led by Ambassador Manuel by AMML. Noting that some those times. roles in media. Ginny Monteagudo-Ocampo, and News head Ging Reyes. A business community manage- emails sent from dubious email M. Lopez (AMML) held a embassy personnel had not yet “The assassination of Sen. The Kapamilya network pres- Doris Bigornia, Gretchen Ho Chicken Pork Adobo boot camp ment. addresses. simple ceremony to commem- been born when the People Benigno Aquino in 1983 be- ident also said during his talk and several Chicken Pork Ado- for aspiring online creators and Yet they increase exposure “You can start small, like a Enjoy flexible, personalized convenience orate the 30th anniversary Power Revolution occurred, the came the catalyst for EDSA,” that as aspiring media practi- bo content creators. screenings of “Kakakaba Ka Ba” to cyber attacks, which destroy simple poster campaign just of the EDSA People Power ambassador shared his personal noted AMML, who was pres- tioners, students should always The students also had a dia- and “Sana Maulit Muli” were held data integrity or steal confi- to make employees aware of Revolution. experiences of the events lead- ent with other members of his be mindful of the product they logue with the ABS-CBN of- at the ABS-CBN compound on dential information. Cyber at- these (cyber) threats and their at The Vantage at Kapitolyo By Nicole Orlina The ceremony started with ing to and during this momen- family at EDSA from day one. are putting out for the public, ficers led by Katigbak, COO the last day of the PMC. tacks may also disrupt, disable, role in preventing them. You the singing of the national an- tous event in Philippine history. He expressed the hope that destroy or maliciously control can send a memo that says all ROCKWELL Primaries recog- well as providing reliable facilities them, followed by the reading AMML recalled that his Filipinos will never forget computers or the environment cabinets should be locked and nizes the growing need for a more in the development,” said Malou of the message of Pres. Be- brother [Eugenio “Geny” Lo- EDSA and will always cherish The best of cable TV entertainment in SKY Alive! in which they operate. desks cleared of proprietary flexible condo unit that will cater Pineda, Rockwell Primaries De- nigno S. Aquino III by consul pez Jr.] was put in prison dur- the freedom they now enjoy. By Dino Quizon information at the end of the to the homeowner’s lifestyle. This velopment Corporation senior general Marian Jocelyn Tirol- ing martial law, and that they (Excerpted from http://tokyo. Kamesh Ganeson, technical SKY Cable Corporation is set to chief operating officer of SKY per active subscriber account), director for Deliver and Qual- day.” is why The Vantage at Kapitolyo vice president. Ignacio. lost their family-owned busi- philembassy.net/) Culture of security offers one- and two-bedroom A larger condo unit allows res- culminate its 25th anniversary Cable Corporation. while non-SKY subscribers or ity Management of ECCI celebration with the SKY Alive! ABS-CBN president and SKY subscribers who want to Ganeson believes steps like units that can be transformed idents to get creative and convert Group, recommends keeping grand cable fair at the SM Mall CEO Carlo Katigbak believes purchase more can avail of tick- these will create a culture of into the space that one needs. parts of their home according to cybersecurity up to date and of Asia SMX Convention Center that SKY Alive! embodies the ets priced at P200 per person. security so that people address “With the continued increase their own liking and taste. constantly reviewing its capa- Malou Santos named Star Creatives COO in Pasay on March 12 and 13. shared vision of ABS-CBN The lineup ofSKY Alive! will both online and offline infor- in demand for affordable pre- “We designed our spaces bilities. SKY’s first and biggest expe- and SKY. include the best entertainment mation risks. mium quality of living, we at with the homeowners’ needs in Speaking at a breakfast round ABS-CBN Corporation has behind the success of “Maalaala -- riential cable fair in the country “SKY Alive! is an innovative from ABS-CBN HD, ABS- Unauthorized access account- Rockwell Primaries make sure mind. We took into account the table organized by the Institute appointed Malou Santos as Mo Kaya” and other prime time for families, SKY Alive! brings way to really bring the world clos- CBN Cable Channels, HBO, of Corporate Directors, Gane- ed for 37% of cyber threats in that every inch of space in our possibility that they may want slightly larger than the normal 1BR and Flexi 2BR units where chief operating officer (COO) dramas. together some of the world’s er to Filipino homes and it echoes FOX, AXN, Discovery Chan- son said a robust cybersecurity 2014, followed by malicious code units is flexible and can easily to convert their second bed- one-bedroom unit. Meanwhile, interested buyers only need to of Star Creatives effective Feb- She is a recipient of the Com- highly in demand program- SKY and ABS-CBN’s same vi- nel, History Channel, Cartoon system enables organizations to at 20% and sustained probes accommodate our homeowners’ room into a more useful space, owning a two-bedroom unit pay the reservation fee and head ruary 15, 2016. munication Excellence in Orga- ming networks to showcase an sion to constantly be in the service Network and RTL CBS En- protect their internet connec- or scans also at 20%. Sustained interior design requirements and like a workstation, their own provides more freedom for resi- straight to amortization. As COO, Santos will contin- nizations Award from the Inter- interactive display of content. of the Filipino people,” he said. tertainment, among others. tions, telecom networks, com- probes or scans mean a cyber at- needs. We stay true in providing fitness gym or a nursery,” said dents to get creative. The Vantage will be turned ue to provide leadership, man- national Association of Business “SKY has always provided The event is free for all SKY For more info, visit mysky. puter systems and processors tacker is observing or recording more than just property as we architect Rochelle Baylon, The Aside from the usual payment over by 2020. For more info, agement and vision to ensure Communicators Philippines in Filipino families with superior subscribers (two free tickets com.ph/skyalive. and controllers from cyber at- a user’s computer activity on a offer the Rockwell lifestyle our Vantage at Kapitolyo project terms that Rockwell Primaries visit www.rockwellprimaries. that Star Creatives continues 2013 for her masterful use of content experiences. SKY Alive!, tacks. shared network, whether inter- homeowners deserve through head. offers for The Vantage, they com.ph, www.vantagekapitolyo. to dominate the entertainment communication in the course of the first ever cable fair for fami- Citing the 2015 IBM Cy- nal or external. proven property management The Vantage offers one-bed- introduced their straight-to- com or www.facebook.com/ industry. her work to fulfill Star Cinema’s lies, will give everyone a chance bersecurity Intelligence Index He said, “Everybody is service that ensures the safety room units whose sizes range and security of the community as from 40 sq.m. to 43 sq.m., amortization payment term for RockwellPrimaries. She will also continue to mission to share stories of inspi- to experience the world of their Report, Ganeson disclosed at risk. You may think that, strengthen Star Music, the mu- ration and hope with all Filipinos. favorite cable TV programs and that 38% of cyber attackers are ‘What could they possibly do sic arm of ABS-CBN. (K. Choa) characters,” said March Ventosa, outsiders, 31.5% are malicious with my information?’ You CPI inks partnership with PH’s largest cable org Under her leadership, Star insiders and 30.5% are inadver- don’t know it yet, but they By Kane Choa Cinema cemented its reputa- tent actors or those who prove may already know, or may- tion as the leading film studio to be weak links and unwitting be they will find a use for it CREATIVE Programs Inc. CPI has been a major leader in the country that has pro- access points. In all, 55% of at- later. So your 201 files, your (CPI) renews its ties with in the Philippine pay TV indus- duced quality films catering to tacks came from people with access points and passwords, Philippine Cable Television try, continuously creating and Filipino preferences. Star Cine- “insider access” to an organiza- the kinds of information you Association (PCTA) for the distributing innovative content ma’s market leadership has been tion’s systems. search for, bank information, organization’s 24th annual con- year after year for Filipinos proven through its dominance Financial, reputational everything is at risk.” vention. Themed “SHIFT,” the worldwide. CPI owns local ca- damages of the local box office. The top Ganeson advises upgrading largest gathering of cable sys- ble channels that have a strong 10 highest-grossing Filipino Corporations that suffer cyber cybersecurity to international tem owners and representatives viewership in the country, in- movies of all time were all pro- attacks suffer financial and rep- standards such as ISO 27001 will be held on April 12-15. cluding Cinema One, MYX, duced by Star Cinema, includ- utational damages, aside from and 27002, RFC (Request for CPI will be the platinum Lifestyle, Hero and Jeepney ing “Beauty and the Bestie” and losing proprietary information Comments) 2196, NIST (Na- sponsor at the convention TV. “A Second Chance.” as well as the personal informa- tional Institute of Standards wherein over 600 cable system It also represents ABS-CBN Star Cinema has also ex- SKY launches DTH service With the goal of being in the service of the Filipino anywhere in the tion of personnel or worse, cus- and Technology), I-ASME (In- PCTA members nationwide channels ANC, DZMM Tel- panded its distribution system Philippines, SKY officially launched its direct-to-home service, SKYdirect, at the Metro Tent in Pasig. The event tomers. A cyber breach at Sony formation Assurance for Small will see all the local and for- eRadyo and ABS-CBN Sports to reach not only local audi- was graced by the SKY sales force and 19 SKYdirect distributors and dealers from all over the country. Leading leaked five unreleased movies and Medium Enterprises). Any eign channels it owns and dis- + Action as well as foreign chan- ences but also Filipinos all over the fight inSKY as the country’s pay TV leader are March Ventosa, SKY Cable Corporation COO; Claudia Suarez, online and 47,000 social secu- of these standards will help a tributes through an interactive nels such as Fox Family Mov- the world. SKYdirect head; Ed Pahate, SKYdirect Sales head; Ed Patron, Regional Business Unit head; Rina de Guzman, rity numbers. A data breach at company secure their networks, booth display at Resorts World ies, Fox Action Movies, Ch.M, Santos is a principal player Consumer Sales head; and the rest of the SKY management committee. (D. Quizon) JPMorgan affected 76 million applications, mobile devices, Manila. CPI will also host the KIX, Thrill, Celestial Classic households and seven million data and cloud computing ser- CPI officer-in-charge and Narrowcast marketing and channel distribution appreciation night at the Mar- Movies, Universal Channel and small businesses, and compro- vices, among others. head Teresita Villareal (right) and PCTA convention chair Jose Luis Dabao riott Hotel on April 12. Syfy, among others. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink March 2016 Councils Lopezlink March 2016  couch potato treats ABS-CBN inspires Pinoys to vote for HR Updates Vice hits golden buzzer Our very own for dance act Vice Ganda surprised the crowd when he pressed the Filipino family in summer SID ABS-CBN execs named ABS-CBN’s GDEA, the golden buzzer for Power Impact Dancers in By Kane Choa “Pilipinas Got Talent” even before the judges com- ABS-CBN has launched its sum- to the chairman and ABS-CBN mented on the performance. “You deserve it. Your UK Education Ambassador, GCSEA celebrate ‘the mer station ID (SID), with the University president Charo San- performance beat all the other performances that I theme “Ipanalo ang Pamilyang tos-Concio. They call for change have seen here on PGT,” Vice said. Power Impact Pilipino,” that calls on the people and talk to the people about the Dancers, the third golden buzzer act after con- Young Market Master By Nerissa Fernandez to elect leaders who will champion kind of leader the country needs. best of the best’ temporary dancers Power Duo and flair bartend- the Filipino family. Piolo and Sarah Geronimo sing ing couple Liquid Concepts, will automatically THE 2015 ABS-CBN Global The summer SID encapsulates a the theme song together with Ebe proceed to the semifinals. Dealers and Global Custom- timely reminder for Filipinos, who Dancel and Elmo Magalona. They er Service Excellence awards are faced with the task of electing are joined by an ensemble of art- (GDEA and GCSEA) in ABS- new leaders on May 9. ists that includes Erik Santos, CBN’s Studio 10 was the fifth Barangay members turn ABS-CBN chief content officer, executive adviser The Halalan-inspired summer Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constan- holding of the event since 2010. to the chairman and ABS-CBN University president heroes in ‘Game ng SID features Kapamilya stars, tino, Jed Madela, KZ Tandingan, A dinner reception at the Charo Santos-Concio in the summer SID Bayan’ ABS-CBN News anchors and Richard Poon, Morissette, Bradley transformed space near Dolphy It’s a whole new bayanihan ABS-CBN executives: Piolo Pas- Holmes, Jason Fernandez and Da- Theater provided a terrific at- experience as members of cual and John Lloyd Cruz; Noli de ryl Ong. lyang Pilipino” SID. Inspired by musical arrangement by Marcus mosphere for the conversations the barangay unite to win the Castro, Bernadette Sembrano and The ABS-CBN Creative Com- the musical composition of Thyro Davis and Jan Duran. The words and get-togethers of Kapamilya jackpot that will help their Ted Failon; and ABS-CBN chief munication Management division Alfaro and Yumi Lacsamana, the were written by Lloyd Oliver Cor- from various regions. community in ABS-CBN’s content officer, executive adviser produced the “Ipanalo ang Pami- theme song was given a special puz and Christian Abuel. ABS-CBN Integrated Corporate Communications head Kane Choa (3rd from left) with the other UK Education Emma Endaya and Ray Ambassadors newest game show “Game Olano, Customer Service and ABS-CBN president and ABS-CBN Global COO ng Bayan.” Hosted by Robin Padilla with Alex Supply Chain Management CEO Carlo Katigbak Raffy L. Lopez ABS-CBN executives proved Filipinos to pursue a UK edu- Gonzaga, the show involves 100 members of the head and ABS-CBN Interna- that excellence is the main or- cation and explore the world- community who are given a random challenge for ABS-CBN sweeps top 10 programs tional Inc. Sales and Distribu- what they watch, but because Gordula also received the der of business for the Kapami- class educational opportunities a chance to win an identified need of the com- tion-US and Canada director, when they talk to you, they find special award for Best in New ABS-CBN is still the most- at the third spot, followed by new 21.4%, respectively, to finish in lya network as they were hon- in the UK to Filipinos, includ- munity. Unity and teamwork will be the only way respectively, paid tribute to the a kababayan that exemplifies the Sales Retention, while the watched TV network based on re- primetime favorite “Dolce Amore” the Top 20. ored by revered institutions. ing the Chevening Scholarship for them to win their chosen jackpot prize. “Game regional dealers and customer special relationship that can only special award for Outstanding cent data from Kantar Media that (34.6%) and “Pilipinas Got Talent Meanwhile, “It’s Showtime” ABS-CBN Integrated Cor- Program. ng Bayan” is an original concept by ABS-CBN. service representatives (CSRs). be experienced between Filipi- Community Relations Dealer showed the Kapamilya network Season 5” (32.7%). (18.1%) sustained its strong Janu- porate Communications head The Chevening Scholar- Catch the fun and excitement after “And I Love “Consistent with our brand’s nos. It is another way of helping went to Cajucom. Sala, for her sweeping the Top 10 programs for Completing the Top 10 are ary to beat “Eat Bulaga” (14.9%). Kane Errol Choa was named ships are offered in 118 coun- You So” on ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. theme, ‘Galing ng Filipino,’ the them feel that they may not be in part, was conferred the Best in February and averaging an audi- “MMK” (31.6%), “TV Patrol” “Be My Lady” continued to domi- Jamie sings Star one of the seven United King- tries, providing opportunities GDEA and GSCEA are our the Philippines but they are still IPTV New Sales, Innovative ence share of 45% from combined (30%), “Wansanapataym” (29.8%), nate its rival program “Princess in dom (UK) Education Ambas- to emerging leaders through Music theme way to identify and celebrate at home.” Dealer, and Passion and Excel- urban and rural homes nationwide “Home Sweetie Home” (26.7%) and the Palace,” averaging 17.5% to its sadors in the Philippines, while funding by the UK govern- JC on MYX this March vs. GMA 7’s 35%. “Rated K” (24.6%). competitor’s 8.7%. The station’s af- the best of the best. These rec- Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Glob- lence Dealer awards. JC de Vera song for Halalan Digital Operations-Digital ment and partner organiza- “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” (43.2%) The prime time block remained ternoon block also garnered a 42% ognition programs were devel- al COO Raffy L. Lopez praised The special award for Best in charms his By Aaron Domingo Media division head Elaine tions. is still the number one program Kapamilya country with ABS- nationwide rating vs. GMA’s 37%. oped to serve as the unifying and reminded the dealers and Premium Package New Sales and way into Uy was recognized as a Young Meanwhile, Uy was one of and has not let go of the top spot CBN recording an average audi- “I Love OPM” is also off to a JAMIE Rivera urges fellow Filipi- bond towards a common goal CSRs of their mission: “Wheth- Best in Merchandising went to your homes Market Master awardee by the 11 marketers recognized in since it started airing five months ence share of 51% vs. GMA’s 32% great start with an average rating nos to vote wisely in the upcoming to expand distribution, achieve er celebrating the excellence of Aleli Cabunoc and Jun Pacifico. through your Mansmith and Fielders Inc. the Mansmith YMMAs which ago. It is followed by “Pangako Sa in February. of 20.1%, enough for its inclusion national elections and choose candi- ABS-CBN head of Digital higher sales and better serve the our heroic dealers and customer Team Karen Geronia was favorite music Choa, who earned his MSc honor and recognize excellent ‘Yo” (40.1%), which repeatedly Apart from the aforemen- in the Top 20 programs. dates who would serve the people. Operations Elaine Uy overseas Filipinos,” they said. service representatives are done cited as the GCSEA Team of channel! Get in Media Communications Filipino marketers 35 years old broke its ratings record during its tioned shows, “Pasion de Amor” Completing the weekend cast “Pag-isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo” is ABS-CBN president and regionally or globally, one thing the Year; Mhyrna Macarasig, to spend time with merit from the London and below. launched various business oppor- final month. and “On the Wings of Love” also for ABS-CBN in the Top 20 are Star Music’s official theme song chief executive officer Carlo stays the same when you work inbound telesales agent for Ja- with him School of Economics and Po- With Donald Lim, ABS- tunities using the online platform; Another show that ended in the did well, ending with an aver- “Goin’ Bulilit” (21.4%) and “Ipagla- for Halalan 2016. Katigbak, in his message to the for ABS-CBN and TFC: your pan, was named 2015 GCSEA each week litical Science as a Chevening CBN’s chief digital officer who these include Stellar, the first ce- Top 5 was “Dance Kids” (35.2%) age national rating of 18.1% and ban Mo” (18.7%). (K. Choa) “St. Augustine said that singing is dealers and CSRs, said: “I want to service has to remain a true flame Agent of the Year. via “Mellow scholar, led the awardees who was a past YMMA awardee, Uy lebrity social media agency; Push praying twice. That is why I turned thank you all for the outstanding of light, hope and home to every Capping her harvest of Myx” (March were chosen by the British helped streamline the compa- Awards, the first celebrity awards my prayer into a song, because music work that you do. I know you all Filipino in the world.” awards at the 2015 ABS-CBN 6-12), “Pinoy Myx” (March 13-19) and “My Myx” Embassy of Manila for their ny’s digital efforts and lay down event of the network; the multi- is a universal language. It’s my prayer realize that what you do helps our Hailed as Regional Dealers GDEA and GCSEA was Sala, (March 20-26). For more of JC and MYX, log Cinema One Originals picks vision and dedication to their its digital foundations. channel network Chicken Pork to God to guide Filipinos in choos- overseas Filipinos stay connected of the Year were Susan Gordula, who was voted 2015 Global on to www.myxph.com and watch MYX on Sky field of expertise. He and the She also oversaw the transi- Adobo; and WeStory, an in- ing the right candidates to lead to home—not just because of Aurora Cajucom and Leona Sala. Dealer of the Year. Cable Channel 2. Also, be part of the MYX Music finalists for docu category six other new ambassadors tion to digital of over 20 lines house digital agency for branded our country. It’s also a message for Awards 2016 by casting your votes. Voting ends will bring inspiration to other of businesses of ABS-CBN and storytelling. CINEMA One Originals, the finalists who will be given P1.5 mil- year’s lineup. These Cinema One us Filipinos to decipher whom we on March 13, 2016. annual film festival organized lion each to produce it,” said Ar- Originals documentaries, along should vote for because the future of

by Cinema One and headed by guelles. with the seven selected Full-length our children is at stake,” Jamie said Calidad Humana launches ‘kapwa’ Julia continues to lure Ronald Arguelles, has a new Full- They are “Piding” by Paolo Pi- Feature category films, will be of her composition. Length Documentary category. cones and Gym Lumbera, “Forbid- shown in November 2016 for the “Pag-isipan Mo Ang Boto Mo” charter making competition “On our 12th year of the festi- den Memory” by Gutierrez Teng 12th Cinema One Originals Fes- can now be streamed on Spotify By Jared Echevarria Sam in ‘Doble Kara’ PHOTOSALLAN BY SANCON The tension val this year, Mangansakan and “People Power tival,” added Arguelles. and can also be downloaded via between Sara the chan- Bombshell (The Diary of Vietnam For more info, log on to www. ABS-CBN Store, iTunes, Ama- THE Calidad Humana Move- leagues and especially with The winning entries will be and Kara (Julia nel chose Rose)” by John Torres. facebook.com/CinemaOneOrigi- zon.com, OneMusic.ph and Star- ment, together with Global people in need. And do it with included in the Calidad Hu- The GCSEA Team of the Year award went to Team Karen Geronia, shown in photo with Raffy L. Lopez, Emma Endaya Montes) is get- t h r e e “We are very excited for this nals. (K. Choa) music.ph. Peace Foundation, AIESEC, respect, dignity and plenty of mana-Kapwa charter and in a and actor Gerald Anderson ting more intense SM Cares and Lopez Group affection.” future Calidad Humana book. in “Doble Kara” Foundation Inc., has orga- This must be accompanied Send your entries with your now that Sara is nized the Calidad Humana- by a one- or two-page essay complete name and contact using Sebastian Gretchen named BMPM ambassador Kapwa charter making com- explaining the behavior’s rele- details to projectch.ph@gmail. (Sam Milby) to get even with her twin sister. Kara GRETCHEN Ho, the an- serve as the face of the movement time for the nation, such as the petition. vance in preserving the Calidad com, the Facebook page filipi- had told their parents Ishmael (Ariel Rivera) and chor of “The Daily Serve” on the in this year’s elections because she election season,” Paraan said. Suggest up to three behav- Humana-Kapwa culture and its nocalidadhumana, or to Cali- Laura (Mylene Dizon) that Sara received money ABS-CBN News Channel, now is a role model to the youth. As BMPM ambassador, Gretchen iors that people should practice contribution to peace. dad Humana Movement, Ener- from Lucille (Carmina Villarroel), which led to also serves as an ambassador for “Gretchen has always been vocal represents a 1.4 million- strong army daily in order to preserve the Interested parties can use gy Development Corporation, the sisters’ heated confrontation. Angry that their Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo (BMPM), about her concern for the country of Bayan Patrollers who will report spirit of Calidad Humana and the book “Calidad Humana: One Corporate Center, Julia parents are once again on Kara’s side, Sara rushed the pioneering citizen journalism and her opinion on national issues. about the May 2016 elections. the Kapwa culture. Example: Sharing the Filipino Spirit” as Vargas Ave. cor. Meralco Ave., to Sebastian for comfort. Don’t miss the exciting movement of the Kapamilya net- Young people look up to her and For more info on BMPM and “Every day, share something reference. Portions of the book Ortigas. (L-R): Leona Sala, Regional Dealer of the Year for the USA, with Chinky de Jesus and Ray Olano; Aleli Cabunoc and scenes in “Doble Kara,” Mondays to Fridays after work. we believe she can help us engage how to become a Bayan Patroller, with somebody you meet on are available online under the Exciting prizes awaits all Jun Pacifico, winners of the special award for Best in Premium Package New Sales and Best in Merchandising, “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold. BMPM head Rowena Paraan the youth and encourage them to visit http://bmpm.abs-cbnnews. your way to school or work, Lopez Museum section of the winners! Deadline for submis- with Enrique Olives, Kai Rodriguez and PBB Big Winner Miho Nishida; Susan Gordula, Regional Dealer of the Year said Gretchen was their choice to be vigilant especially in a critical com/. (K. Choa) with your classmates or col- LopezLink website. sions is May 31, 2016. for Australia and New Zealand, with Erlin Linsao and Ailene Averion  Lopezlink March 2016 Lopezlink March 2016  By Carla Paras-Sison

PHIL-Asia Assistance Foun- that the scholars rely on. dation Inc. (PAAFI) chair Pre- And when they gradu- sentacion L. Psinakis (PLP) ate from high school or Phil-Asia Assistance Foundation Inc. recalls the time she decided to even college, the fulfill- chair Presentacion L. Psinakis (seated) take over the nonprofit found- ment of the sponsors would and trustee Margarita Fragante ed by her late younger brother be almost the same Roberto M. Lopez (RML) as the pride felt and his good friend, US-based by the parents L-R: Scholars happily show off the books at the Mary Mother of the Church Parish portable Lisa Yuchengco. themselves. library; With Operation Blessing Philippines, PAAFI conducted medical and dental missions for “It was a very painful expe- Worthwhile its beneficiaries; Scholars ready for a KidZania Manila treat; PAAFI beneficiaries choose books rience for me when he (RML) advocacy to borrow from the portable library; On a Mind Museum tour in 2015 told me that he was dying, P L P , and he had this commitment who is well PAAFI.. RML’s baby well-rounded and responsible By this time, PAAFI was also PLP is understandably adamant in their area to PAAFI. PAAFI’s nors—including those who are with a capital of a few hundred (to the scholars). I told him known for from page 1 PAAFI was the “baby” of citizens of tomorrow.” running a shelter for street about the need to arm young parish partners screen them and based abroad—who spend their pesos; she was able to make it not to worry. I promised him her activism Roberto M. Lopez (RML) In particular, PAAFI sought children on Mabini Street in Filipinos with knowledge. their families. Each prospective birthdays with the scholars, in- grow such that she was able to that I was going to take care of or joining She would write letters to which he set up when he to support “elementary, high Malate. “Now we’re talking about beneficiary must have support- viting them to their homes and send her two daughters to col- (PAAFI),” said PLP. d e m o n - the sponsor, sharing tidbits returned to the Philippines, school and college students “It operated for two years martial law again. We have ive parents who want their child workplaces and other places in lege. We didn’t help her start That was in 1992 and strations about her progress in school. recalls Presentacion L. Psinakis who expressly desire to finish until Robby (RML) passed to keep reminding the young to be able to finish school, and the metro. a business, but it’s parents like take care of PAAFI she did, a g a i n s t During the holiday season, her (PLP) who now serves as chair their studies but come from away. Then it was closed and people as some of them were at least one parent who has a To prepare them for the year her that makes one realize that providing her own funds and c o r r u p t sponsor would treat her to a of PAAFI. financially disadvantaged but we concentrated on the scholar- not even born yet,” stresses the regular source of income. This ahead, PAAFI even conducts it’s doable to have more ben- writing solicitation letters an- govern- restaurant meal and they would While in exile in the US supportive families.” ships,” PLP says. only daughter of Lopez Group is a way of ensuring that the medical and dental checkups eficiaries get college degrees if nually to friends and Lopez m e n t s , bond. Over the years, a succes- during the martial law years, The foundation sourced Today, PLP works with a founder Eugenio Lopez Sr. monthly allowance will be used for the beneficiaries before the we can help their parents earn Group members whom she shares why sion of sponsors continued to RML had worked with the funds locally while PIA pursued lean but dedicated team: law- (As her father had his for the beneficiary’s schooling school year starts. enough.” felt could make a difference PAAFI is a help Zerrudo by subsidizing nonprofit organization Philip- American donors. Since he was yer Maria Amina Amado, who countless advocacies, PLP too needs. “We’ve done it the past two Books on the move in the lives of young public worthwhile her studies until she obtained pine International Aid (PIA) also a director of the Lopez serves as PAAFI president, has education; she is also a On the donor’s part, they years and it will be a regular PAAFI has spread its wings school students by subsidizing advocacy: “I her college diploma. founded by his friend Mona Museum, RML set up PAAFI’s and board members Yvonne veteran of many an anti-Mar- can pledge P6,000 a year for six activity going forward. We un- to other endeavors. In late 2015, their education. feel that for Zerrudo presently holds Lisa Yuchengco. first headquarters within the Yuchengco, Lito Banaag Jr. and cos and anti-corruption picket years for a child to complete ei- dertake this in partnership with the foundation turned over “You know, many of our any country down an office job with the very When martial law was lifted facility. Margarita Fragante, who was line. The streak has apparently ther grade school or high school. other NGOs which provide portable libraries to the Mary employees don’t realize it but to progress, same foundation that supported in 1986, 35-year-old RML re- The foundation’s centerpiece one of the incorporators of the been inherited by her children A one-time donation of P6,000, the medical and dental profes- Mother of the Church Parish they are so blessed. When the people her for much of her student turned to the Philippines. He Off the Streets, Off to School foundation in the 1980s. Rogy, Michael, Yuri and Geni, on the other hand, will cover sionals,” says PAAFI president in Camarin, Caloocan and the they go to these places where have to be life—PAAFI. established PAAFI—the local program steadily grew its list Elections and EDSA all of whom have their own pet a scholar’s expenses for a full Amado. Holy Family Parish. Almost a our scholars live, you wish they educated. They Zerrudo is just one of the counterpart of PIA—as his of beneficiaries, mostly children With the country on the causes ranging from children, school year. Meanwhile, an incentives hundred PAAFI scholars ben- would be seen by more people thousands of Filipino children contribution to rebuilding the from urban poor families based brink of holding presidential nature and the environment “In the public schools the program further rewards stu- efit from the books donated so they would be helped more. that has benefited, and continues country. The fledgling founda- in Metro Manila. From 100 elections two months from now and art.) students don’t pay tuition, but dents when they do especially by Lopez Group employees My own sponsored children, to benefit, from PAAFI’s Off the tion envisioned “today’s disad- scholars in 1987, the number and the 30th anniversary of the More college graduates they have to pay for the trans- well in school. They get to go on and others who responded to they are very young and when Streets, Off to School program. vantaged children growing into had more than tripled by 1990. EDSA Revolution just passed, PAAFI and its donors have portation to go back and forth trips to museums and edutain- PAAFI’s call. they write you their English seen a total of 11,523 students to school, they have to spend for ment centers and take in plays The endeavor hopes to mold is not perfect, but they touch Meet the team enrolled in school from 1986 to uniforms, books, baon and other and concerts courtesy of gener- the scholars to become readers, your heart. You can feel their Ma. Fe Beltran 2014. miscellaneous expenses—all that ous donors. Additionally, PAAFI as readers generally tend to do sincerity in reaching out to of something to contribute to the many lives that PAAFI has plish whatever is on her plate, For the current school year, already comes from the P6,000. arranges career orientation talks better academically compared you,” PLP said. Overall program coordinator PAAFI even in the most little touched and changed for the driven and hardworking are PAAFI has 1,259 scholars, more It’s not much,” Fragante says of with accomplished individuals with nonreaders, notes Amado. Credit to RML Beltran joined PAAFI right way. Now that I am on my 18th better throughout the years is in some of the traits that keep than half of whom are grade the pledge amount. to help steer graduating high The library will be trans- Margarita Fragante, mem- after completing her Bachelor year with the foundation, I real- fact a great opportunity for me!” her life with PAAFI enjoyable. school students; of these, 173 Training in sharing school students towards the ferred to another parish after ber of the PAAFI board of in Cooperatives course at the ized that what I did was actu- She visits the foundation’s are slated to graduate this year. “If your seven- or eight-year- college course that best fits their six to eight months for other trustees, also credits RML for Polytechnic University of the Aiko Acuin ally very little compared to what beneficiaries weekly and deals Forty-five of the 483 scholars in old child receives a scholar’s let- skills and interests. PAAFI scholars to make use of. her involvement. Philippines in 1997. “When I PAAFI has done for me. Seeing Social worker with the parents regularly. Be- high school will also don their ter, that’s also a way of training Thus far, PAAFI has also “Our goal is to be able to “First of all, I love Robby was hired, I promised to work Acuin graduated from Pa- ing able to deliver her services togas come the end of the school them to share,” she adds, noting produced engineers, accoun- provide each of our over 20 (RML). I met his mother in hard and would always think mantasan ng Lungsod ng efficiently is what she aims for year. that there are Lopez Group em- tants, teachers and nurses, parish partners with a portable 1952, the year he was born. I have to know what is right how I feel about these things. I for those who want to study Maynila in 2011 and that makes her feel even Perhaps most fulfilling of all, ployees who pledge on behalf of reports overall program coordi- library of at least 250 books,” saw him grow up, and we grew from wrong. I feel very strong- may be in a wheelchair and I but lack the necessities,” said with a degree more fulfilled. PAAFI donors will pump more their children. nator Fe Beltran. Two of these Amado says. “Our beneficiaries quite close. When he died, ly about that and you owe it to cannot go out as often, but I PLP. in social work. college graduates into the coun- former scholars are now based will have the opportunity to Presy (PLP) and I talked and them (the scholars). These are will never, never relax against Fragante encourages Lope- Clemen Zerrudo Those with limited funds Acuin says try’s workforce as 21 of their 92 or who are simply interested in abroad while another works for borrow as many books as they we didn’t want to let go of very bright students who can- people who don’t do good for zLink readers to sponsor chil- her being Administrative assistant scholars are expected to receive giving sponsorship a try are wel- Petron. want and return books once a Robby’s baby (PAAFI),” she not afford uniforms or even the the country. We have to keep dren and to introduce PAAFI determined Zerrudo graduated from their diplomas this year. come to contribute any amount Supporting the parents month when they get their al- said. basics.” teaching and reminding young scholars to their own children. to accom- Southeastern College in Pa- For its accomplishments they can spare. “We also try to help the lowance.” For her, the work of PLP is a veteran of protest people about what happened “It’s good training for their say with a degree in business in its field, the Department The donor regularly receives scholars’ parents by giving them Reward PAAFI is not simply solicit- actions. She joined rallies, even in the past so they don’t repeat children to share. When they administration. A PAAFI of Education-National Capi- updates in the form of hand- livelihood training and work- For the feisty and outspo- ing funds and matching them while in exile in the US, to it.” sponsor PAAFI scholars, they scholar since Grade 6, she says tal Region in 2014 had cited written letters from the scholar shops for them to be able to ken PLP, just seeing PAAFI’s with scholars. The foundation protest against the martial law Although PAAFI may not receive these letters or reports the foundation changed her PAAFI as a “valued partner and and copies of his report card. learn some skills that they can children, especially on occasions actually checks on the families regime of Marcos and helped have as many scholars as other from the scholars and when life and helped her finish her benefactor in promoting acces- The PAAFI staff, which -in use to augment their income,” such as her birthday or dur- of sponsored children. restore democracy in the foundations, PLP and Fragante they give these letters to their studies in 2001 to become part sible and quality education for cludes a licensed social worker says Beltran, who has been with ing their Christmas parties in “We have to find out if country. She returned to the say it is not a numbers game. own children, then the kids of the first batch of PAAFI all” during its inaugural Gawad and volunteer coordinators, PAAFI since 1997. Benpres Building, is already a their parents want them to picket lines during the Arroyo Operations over 28 years have will realize how blessed they college graduates. She officially Parangal at Pasasalamat. checks up on the student both If the parents are fit and reward in itself. study. It’s very important to administration and helped yielded a harvest of graduates are. I know some children of joined the foundation in 2011, Prospective scholars at home and in school. To ex- able to work, PAAFI goes so She says: “We have so many have a supportive environ- protect whistleblowers who that many donors would be our executives who save from a development she considers Parish priests, social workers pose the children to the world far as to assist them in find- problems in this country, but ment for the child’s education. disclosed irregular government proud of. their allowance so they could one of her life milestones. and/or active parishioners en- beyond their circumscribed ing jobs or, if they’re already it makes you feel very good to But if the parents stop them deals that were harmful to the Collective effort sponsor their own scholars.” dorse prospective beneficiaries environments, there are do- employed, help them get bet- see them. That, for me, is really from going to school because country. “It takes a lot of collective PLP asks Lopez Group ter-paying jobs. This way, the something.” they have to take care of house “How my brothers suffered effort to see these scholars members: “Open your pock- family is well placed to take on As PAAFI celebrates its 30th work or younger siblings, or whenever I went out and cam- through school. Our sponsors etbooks. It takes so little to 1986 1990 1992 boasts 320 scholars 2015 foundation also rolls out its the responsibility of supporting foundation anniversary later the children themselves have paigned in the streets. Manolo come first from the Lopez help our scholars. Just give Roberto M. Lopez (RML) es- With Philippine International RML passes away due to 2014 Registers its most success- portable library program in college-age children instead of this year, the team hopes more to work, then the chances that (Ambassador Manuel M. family, the Lopez Group up one night of eating out or tablishes Phil-Asia Assistance Aid, PAAFI opens a drop-in illness. He had just turned 42 Breaches the 10,000 mark ful year thus far with 1,259 Caloocan and Quezon City relying solely on the generosity sponsors will join the cause and they can finish school would Lopez) and Oskie (chairman of companies and then our sacrifice buying something Foundation Inc. (PAAFI), center in Malate run by Tita 1996 with a total of 11,523 scholars elementary, high school and 2016 of sponsors. fund more scholars. After all, a be low,” said Fragante. emeritus Oscar M. Lopez) are friends. This is something (re- (for yourself ) so that you can months after his return from Anquilero, a former nun PAAFI at 10, now led by enrolled since 1986 college students currently in Marks its 30th anniversary in Amado says: “For example, properly educated and globally The cooperation between in business and they get hit. flective) of my brother, Robby give to these children (PAAFI exile in the US chair Presentacion L. Psinakis, school for 2015-2016. The November we have a parent who started competitive citizenry can only parents and sponsors is all But they respect me. They know (RML), that genuine care scholars).” her pork barbecue business be good for the country.  Lopezlink March 2016 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink March 2016  Update By Niña de Sagun To address climate change Ongoings KCFI, Insular to produce video on financial literacy ‘Drawing the Lines’ opens at Lopez Museum EDC head urges THE day before the 30th-year artists are coauthors of history, The works portray how Financial literacy becomes fun and easier as Knowledge commemoration of the EDSA helping their audiences become Philippine history is marred by Channel Foundation Inc. Revolution, the Lopez Muse- active and more conscientious traumatic moments segmented (KCFI) and Insular Founda- switch to renewables um held the exhibition opening participants in society. by unprecedented triumphs and tion produce a learning video of Drawing the Lines. Despite Curated by Ricky Francisco, breakthroughs. These moments THE energy sector is a sig- or simply chose to ignore,” he the brutal traffic caused by road the exhibition treated guests to of tension provide ample material on macroeconomics that will nificant contributor to climate said. present the basic concepts closures and preparations in the different publications that fea- for artists to use as inspiration in change, which underscores He cited a study by the In- vicinity of the People Power tured political cartoons as inte- the works that they create. This of income, savings and con- why industry players should act ternational Monetary Fund on sumption to Grade 9 students. monument, guests headed to gral sections. The curatorial team is evident in the rich trove that collectively and decisively to the environmental and health 1 2 Benpres Building for a preview borrowed original drawings by is the combined visual art and Earlier, Insular Foundation switch to low-carbon options. costs not included in the price had sponsored a Learning Ef- of the exhibition on February the artists and even pages where library collection of the Lopez This was the main point raised of fossil fuels like coal, which 24, 2016. the works appeared in print. Museum. fectively through Enhanced by Richard Tantoco at the 1st amounted to $5.3 trillion for Pedagogies (LEEP) training Drawing the Lines presents Completing the exhibition Drawing the Lines runs until Philippine Environment Sum- 2015 alone. In terms of disasters, editorial and political cartoons are works from the museum’s July 8, 2016. for 15 schools in Batangas; mit held at the SMX Conven- the Philippines and 19 other the schools also received a by featured artists Danilo Dale- permanent collection, includ- The Lopez Memorial Mu- tion Center in Pasay. countries comprising V20—or na, Neil Doloricon, E.Z. Izon, ing the works of Juan Luna, seum is at the ground floor, Ben- KCFI president and executive director Rina Lopez-Bautista and Insular KCh On Demand package for The president and chief nations most vulnerable to the Life CEO and chair Vicente Ayllón during the MOA signing K to 12. Dengcoy Miel, Dante Perez, Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo, pres Building, Exchange Road operating officer of Energy De- effects of climate change—face Jose Tence Ruiz and Pinggot Fernando Amorsolo, Victorio corner Meralco Avenue, Pasig velopment Corporation (EDC) an average of around 50,000 Zulueta. Completing the roster Edades and Carlos “Botong” City. Museum days and hours highlighted the fact that coun- climate change-related deaths of artists is Francisco Coch- Francisco. are Mondays to Saturdays, except Teachers, principals armed with PFA skills tries that have depended on per year. KCFI recently conducted relevant to core principles of module was designed to guide EDC president and COO ing with representative works Illustrations by The Manila holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of coal plants as their main source Tantoco said that the Phil- Richard Tantoco LEEP training in three ty- the K to 12 curriculum now teachers and principals in ad- descriptive of his distinguished Chronicle chief cartoonist Libo- unlimited access to exhibitions of electricity have learned that ippine government’s COP 21 phoon Yolanda-devastated focuses on psychological first dressing the psychological first career as a komiks illustrator. rio Gatbonton are also on show. and library resources by sign- such reliance can ultimately be commitments, including that make our future generations areas. The three-day training aid (PFA). In partnership with needs of children in calamity- 3 4 5 Drawing the Lines is an ac- Social realist and abstract works ing up for the Lopez Museum very costly. of undertaking GHG emis- suffer the consequences of that exposes teachers and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- and disaster-stricken areas. count of Philippine history as by Galo Ocampo, Cesar Legaspi, membership program. Members “On an ex-plant basis, coal sions reduction of about 70% going the ‘fake cheap’ route. 1. Lopez Museum director Cedie Lopez Vargas welcomes guests to the exhibition opening; 2. Danilo Dalena, principals to the appropriate lya Foundation Inc.-Sagip Since its rollout in Busuanga told not by artists whose dis- Federico Alcuaz, Onib Olmedo can borrow books from the lend- may readily appear to be the by 2030, is a critical step in the Rather, we should see this as Drawing the Lines featured artist, with Kiri Dalena and Nini Gaviola; 3. Artists Jose Tence Ruiz and Neil Doloricon; use of 21st century pedago- Kapamilya and with the sup- Island in December 2015, the tinct perspectives of their time and Brenda Fajardo augment the ing section and get discounts on cheaper option…but what right direction. an opportunity to take the time 4. Curator Ricky Francisco with Lee Imao; 5. Multimedia artist Toym Imao; 6. Lumeng Coching, widow of artist gies, current learning tools port of the Psychological As- training has reached schools in are articulated through illus- drawings and illustrations that lectures, workshops and services other countries may have saved “I certainly hope that we to take up cleaner and more Francisco Coching and learner-centered teaching sociation of the Philippines, a Cagayan de Oro and Panay. trated and graphic media. The line the galleries. for only P1,500. in electricity prices…is quickly do not have to learn the les- efficient technologies that man- By Marianne de Vera being eroded by the mount- sons from the mistakes that we age environmental, health and Lopez Values in Action KCFI x CBK Power for KCh access ing social and environmental will knowingly commit moving social impacts better,” the EDC KCFI headed to CBK Power pals on the effective use of KCh given to 15 schools, allowing costs that they did not foresee forward because to do so would chief stressed. Co. Ltd. in Laguna to turn over multimedia learning resources. them access to KCh’s cur- Women show strength in numbers, substance at work KCh On Demand packages Sony Bravia TVs, speakers and riculum-based programs and WITHIN the confines of the achieve various objectives, es- be recognized again and again. and train teachers and princi- portable media libraries were educational games. Global Integrated Contact Fa- pecially sales. Sala, on the other Patuloy pa rin ang performance cilities in Ortigas, one can find hand, won for driving the high- namin. Di kami titigil sa per- customer service agent Mhyrna est sales for TFC; for driving formance namin.” Macarasig and supervisor Karen numbers to Arizona, Las Vegas Geronia’s team is mostly com- Geronia camped at their desks and New Mexico, she also won posed of sales agents and their and on the phone, addressing 2015’s Most Innovative and the targets are high, which is why the needs and answering the in- Passion and Excellence awards. they were able to score only this quiries of Kapamilya and would- While their numbers earned year. Selling is one of the hardest be customers, respectively. them the top spot, the quality of tasks to complete, but for 2015, On the other hand, it will be their work and their passion, re- Team Karen emerged victorious. likely for kababayan on the US silience and Kapamilya spirit gave “I think what made our team West Coast to see Leonamy Sala Macarasig, Geronia and Sala the win is the attitude—not just either giving away flyers during edge—the differentiating factor stopping at what’s expected of The Filipino Channel (TFC) and the X factor, so to speak. them, beyond the performance Mhyrna Macarasig with her young events or literally knocking on Resilience they need to meet. Nalalagpasan daughter Supervisor Karen Geronia (standing, 2nd from left) with Team Karen doors to let Filipinos in on what Macarasig became Agent nila lagi iyon. Nag-uusap kami sa TFC is—a network beyond of the Year despite the hurdles strategies. Iyan ang nagpanalo sa subscriptions a month. Her year- ‘Calidad Humana’ turnover The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through its 84 diplomatic news and entertainment. she had to overcome. In terms amin—ang drive at passion.” end total earned her the top spot. LEEP training for 28 Daet schools Common goal of challenges, she is a true ex- ‘Kapamilya’ spirit KCFI and the local govern- schools in Daet. Photo shows gagement Doris Nuval, Mar- posts and linkages, committed to distribute to different foreign governments 400 copies of “Calidad Humana: Beyond TFC subscriptions, Macarasig, Geronia and Sala ample of resilience. She shared Aside from having the same ment of Daet, Camarines Lopez-Bautista, Mayor Tito keting and Communications Sharing the Filipino Spirit.” The book aims to disseminate awareness of the traditional Filipino kapwa culture she is a Kapamilya through and as a contribution to the advancement of peace worldwide. Shown during the turnover are representatives from live parallel lives but their lives that even when physically kind of passion, Sala believes that Norte have signed an accord Sarion, director for Trans- officer Czyka Tumaliuan and through. Before selling TFC, the Lopez Group and the DFA (r-l): former Chilean Amb. Roberto Mayorga, Energy Development Corporation intersect at a common goal—to incapable at times, her spirit one of the reasons she won is the for the former to conduct media Edric Calma, head of representatives from the local she used to ferry Star Kargo consultant; DFA Sec. Albert del Rosario; Lopez Group Foundation Inc. executive director Dario Pagcaliwagan; DFA serve overseas Filipinos. remained willing to perform fact that she takes the meaning LEEP training in 28 public Access and Community En- government of Daet. boxes along with her American Usec. Laura del Rosario; and EDC Calidad Humana project coordinator Jared Echevarria. (Jared Echevarria) They also have another thing the course of her work. of Kapamilya to heart. husband Scott, whom she fondly in common—they are three of “(Susi dito) Iyong pagmamahal “The word…has so much calls her “Star Kargo kargador.” the women behind TFC’s success sa region mo, sa trabaho. Kasi ka- meaning. Filipinos in the US, I Sala shared: “Aside from the in 2015. As part of TFC’s key hit may sakit ako, kahit may sakit think this is the only race that fact that you try to be the conduit Sagip Kapamilya helps Leona Sala (left) and ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. chief teams, they play a prominent role ang anak ko, pasok pa rin ako. meets you for the first time, lets of being home, the feeling of marketing officer Susan Afan in terms of service fulfillment. Passion you come in and makes you a Ka- being home to Filipinos abroad In the 2015 ABS-CBN Geronia’s winning stance pamilya. I am part of their lives, who labor every single day to Women power But the GDEA and GSCEA reconstruct water source BAYAN Academy offers Global Dealers Awards (GDEA) manifests in how the team per- I am at their birthdays, baptisms, provide a better life for their According to the Philip- clearly showed that there indeed the following certificate When typhoon Lando hit dents’ backyard gardens. Sagip and Global Customer Service sistently aimed for the Team of weddings. The word is so appro- family, it’s a big responsibility pine Statistics Authority, there is equality of the sexes beyond Quezon province in October Kapamilya provided 25 rolls training course this month: March 31-April 1: Excellence Awards (GCSEA), the Year award. Team Karen priate. That’s what we are to them I feel. So you receive validation is only a slight difference in numbers. 2015, Brgy. Ditumabo, Au- of pipes to replace the flushed Profes- Macarasig won as TFC’s 2015 had previously been nominated and that’s we become to them.” in winning—your heart is filled the number of female overseas Macarasig, Geronia and Sala rora was one of the affected ones. The residents worked sional Image Enhancement Agent of the Year for her job three times. While the win is much await- with so much joy and fulfill- Filipinos (50.5%) and males did not only show the strength in areas. The pipes of its primary together to fix the water source For rates, call Carol knowledge, technical skills, abil- “Kaya siya special kasi pang- ed for Geronia, it’s monumental ment. There’s a feeling of doing (49.5%). In the Philippines, their numbers, but also substance. source of potable water for 900 and ensure that the water will Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan ity to provide feedback and data apat na attempt ng team na- for Sala. She started selling TFC something, a service to overseas there continues to be a slight For this, they won the hearts of families were flushed away by flow again and reach everyone Academy reserves the right to accuracy. Geronia won for her min. Gradual step ito towards only two years ago. From sales of Filipinos who are homesick and difference—49.9% females and their fellow Kapamilya and the the typhoon. This was also the in the community. (Source: change course dates. team’s consolidated efforts to success. I am always excited to five, she now gets as many as 200 whose only connection is TFC.” 50.1% males. Filipinos they serve. source of water for the resi- www.abs-cbnfoundation.com) 10 Lopezlink March 2016 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink March 2016 11 Sudoku Is glaucoma a serious Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Showin’ some country Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Visita Iglesia 2016 ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, By Carla Paras-Sison By Charizze Henson column at kahon. eye condition? THE season of Lent is a period love in WTT of reflection for Catholics all over By Gerbs De Castro GLAUCOMA is a group of the world. After being reminded eye conditions that is charac- of human weakness and mortal- terized by abnormally high eye ity, the faithful are called to con- pressure, which eventually leads tinuous conversion, culminating to optic nerve damage. in the renewal of their baptismal Asian Eye Institute glau- vows to reject evil (Satan and all coma specialist Dr. Imelda Yap- his works) and to live as followers Veloso explains: “The eye has of Christ in the world. a ‘drainage system’ that allows Pious custom The churches of Paoay (left) and fluid to exit the eye. When this Among popular pious customs Sta. Monica are also UNESCO World drainage is blocked, pressure in during this season is visiting Heritage Sites the eye builds up, causing dam- seven churches, known locally as age to the optic nerve.” Visita Iglesia. In the Philippines, ing, which the blogger personally Dubbed as the “silent thief of people recite the Stations of the visited in a span of three days by Getting into the groove with the songs of Madonna sight,” glaucoma has no warning used to lower the eye pressure member develops it, chances Cross as a means to meditate on public commute: San Agustin signs until damage has been done. and control the glaucoma, help- are you may develop it too. the Passion of Christ. The faith- Church/Paoay (1593); San Nico- In some acute forms of glaucoma, ing preserve the remaining vi- “Lastly, you can also develop ful pray two stations per church las de Tolentino/San Nicolas patients may experience severe sion,” says Dr. Veloso. glaucoma from having serious visited. Traditionally done on the Pillar)/Sta. Cruz Church on (1756) in Hermosa; Our Lady of (1584); St. Andrew the Apostle headaches, eye pain, eye redness, While no one can really pre- eye injuries, so it helps to wear Holy Thursday after the Mass of Plaza Sta. Cruz; Minor Basilica the Most Holy Rosary Church Church/Bacarra (1782); and nausea and vomiting, blurry vi- vent glaucoma in primary cases, eye protection like goggles or the Last Supper, it is now com- of St. Lorenzo Ruiz/Our Lady (1714) in Orani; St. Catherine of St. William’s Cathedral/Laoag MORE than 400 participants sion and haloes around lights. Dr. Veloso emphasizes that de- safety glasses when playing sports mon to do it any day during Holy of the Most Holy Rosary Par- Siena Church (1596) in Samal; (1580), all in Ilocos Norte; then “What’s alarming is that tecting it early can limit vision or working with chemicals or in a  Very Easy attended the February edition of  Week or even over several days ish/Binondo Church on Plaza L. St. Dominic de Guzman Church Nuestra Señora dela Asuncion/ glaucoma can lead to permanent loss or slow its progression. construction area,” she adds. Easy the HR Council-Lopez Lifelong  Medium during the Lenten season. Ruiz, Binondo; Minor Basilica (1587) in Abucay; St. Joseph Ca- Sta. Maria (1810); St. Paul Metro- “Glaucoma can occur at any Asian Eye offers glaucoma Wellness Walk the Talk (WTT) blindness. It usually starts with  Hard If you are in Manila, Pinoy of the Black Nazarene/Quiapo thedral (1714) in Balanga City; politan Cathedral/Vigan (1574); held at the Marine Barracks Ru- blind spots in your side (periph- age. Visit your ophthalmologist screening to detect and prevent Adventurista recommends the Church on Quezon Boulevard, Our Lady of the Pillar Church in and Shrine of our Lady of Char- diardo Brown Naval Station in eral) vision and, as larger areas every year for a complete eye the development of glaucoma. following churches: Nuestra Se- Quiapo; and Basilica Minore de Pilar (1801); and San Miguel Ar- ity/St. Augustine Parish/Bantay Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. of your side vision fade, you may checkup, especially if you are Asian Eye Family Vision Cen- ñora de Remedios (Our Lady of San Sebastian/National Shrine cangel Church (1667) in Orion. (1590), all in Ilocos Sur. This trip This wellness event was spon- develop tunnel vision. If left un- age 40 and up and have used ter in particular offers EyeScan, Remedies)/Malate Church on of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on This tour would take about 15 will take you to seven towns and sored by Lopez Group Founda- treated, it can lead to complete steroids for a certain period a prescreening service that can M.H. del Pilar Street, Malate; Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo. hours to complete and includes seven churches. The churches of INAEC’s Aldi Dexter Emcee Carlos blindness. However, treatments of time. It is also important to tell if you are showing signs of Pilgrimage road trip tion Inc. (LGFI), Lopez Inc., Ampong Campos of LGFI EDC’s Rolly Vargas Cathedral-Basilica of the Im- lunch and a visit to Mt. Samat Paoay and Sta. Maria are among Eugenio Lopez Foundation Inc., such as eyedrops, oral medica- know your family’s eye health a possible eye disease. For more maculate Conception/Manila Some travel agencies offer National Shrine (Dambana ng the four Baroque Churches of the INAEC and Adtel. tions and surgeries are options history because if your family info, call 898-2020. Answer to FEBRUARY puzzle Cathedral on Cabildo corner day trips to nearby provinces for Kagitingan). Email Carlos Es- Philippines listed as UNESCO INAEC’s Aldi Dexter Am- Solution, tips and Beaterio streets, Intramuros; Visita Iglesia. A pilgrimage road tacio [email protected] for World Heritage Sites since 2003; pong welcomed the participants. These healthy habits could be making you sick! computer program San Agustin Church on General trip to Bataan will bring partici- inquiries. the other two are San Agustin Prior to that, Lt. Reimon Retaga available at Luna Street, Intramuros; Nuestra pants to the following churches: For the Ilocos region, lakwat- Church in Manila and Miag-ao gave a brief overview regarding YOU eat right (most of the health problems. The best train- In any decision to change www.sudoku.com Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of St. Peter of Varona Church sero.com recommends the follow- (Santo Tomas de Villanueva Par- the venue, which is the home of time), hit the gym regularly and ing regimens make room for ac- your healthy habits, weigh your ish) Church in Iloilo. the Philippine Marine Corps. keep a clean house, especially tivity and recovery, so be sure to personal situation against the Eats Opportunity for family The group then took part in during cold and flu season. So, schedule regular periods of rest potential risks. Sickness can be with reserved is best to use fresh tomatoes prayer Marines-style warm-ups led why are you still getting sick? It when you work out. the body’s way of telling us that liquid and rather than canned.) Since traveling to Vigan from by a Marine; this was followed turns out that some of the best Cutting calories. Kudos to something isn’t quite right, how- season with 2. Heat a large pot over me- Laoag can take as much as three by more exercises courtesy of things we do to stay healthy can those trying to regain a healthy ever, and if you find yourself un- Lenten eats ginger, soy dium-high heat. Add the olive hours by bus, pilgrims may choose Whiplash’s Trini Trinidad and expose us to germs when done weight by limiting food in- usually sick, check these typical, FOR those who keep the from fasting. Abstinence is to sauce, sugar, oil and onion and sauté until to go to other churches within the Rockwell Club. The participants from host company INAEC wrong, too much or, sometimes, take and exercising regularly. health-driven habits to stay at days of fasting and abstinence be practiced from age 14. sherry and softened. Stir in the garlic Ilocos Norte. Aside from Paoay, Before the group trudged the just too frequently. However, don’t let your zeal for your best all year long. (Excerpted appointed by the Catholic salt to taste. and sauté for one more min- San Nicolas, Bacarra and Laoag, planned walking route, Rolly Var- Catching up on sleep. Did calorie control mean that you from www.sparkpeople.com) Church, here are some recipes Lemony Steamed Fish Continue to ute. Add the tomato paste and there other churches that may gas delivered a short safety brief- you know that too much sleep don’t get needed nutrients. For to make your sacrifice bear- Ingredients: 6 (6 oz) halibut cook for five cook for one more minute. be included in one’s itinerary in ing to further ensure the safety of (and too little sleep, of course) can example, dieting can lead you Sports & Wellness able, as well as sensible from fillets; 1 tbsp dried dill weed; more minutes. 3. In the same pot add the the towns of Sarrat (Sta. Monica the participants along the way. actually hurt your health? Here’s to skip breakfast, which truly is calendar the health perspective. Ab- 1 tbsp onion powder; 2 tsp Jumbo Shrimp and grated tomatoes, the potatoes, Church, 1779); Batac (Immacu- Spotted during the WTT what happens: You’re short on the most important meal. Peo- MARCH stinence from eating meat or dried parsley; 1/4 tsp paprika; Asparagus Country-style Greek sprinkle with chopped parsley late Conception Church, 1587); were LGFI executive director sleep all week, then you crash on ple who eat breakfast get more 13: Save Laguna Lake some other food or another 1 pinch seasoned salt, or more Ingredients: 2 c water; 2 Potato Stew (Patates and season with salt and pep- Badoc (La Virgen Milagrosa de and Lopez Museum director the weekend, hoping to make up nutrients than those who skip penitential practice is to be ob- to taste; 1 pinch lemon pepper; bunches asparagus, trimmed Yahni) per. Add just enough warm Badoc/St. John the Baptist Par- Run, 1K/4K/20K/32K Cedie Lopez Vargas, INAEC di- the lost hours. Instead, you find it, and those nutrients can lead served on Fridays throughout 1 pinch garlic powder; and 2 and cut into 1-inch pieces; Ingredients: 8 large potatoes, water to cover the potatoes ish, 1620); and Dingras (St. Jo- (Pagsanjan Plaza, Laguna), rector Herminio Brion and Adtel yourself wide awake at your nor- to a healthier immune system. the year, according to the Code tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 24 large peeled and cut into 2.5-cm (while stirring occasionally) seph Parish Church, 1598), which 2:30am. Fee: P350-P950. president and COO Andrew Ra- Team ADTEL shows up in full force mal, weekday bedtime. You end If you need to cut back on calo- of Canon Law. Abstinence and Procedure: fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined chunks; 1 medium red onion, and bring to the boil. Turn the may be accessed by jeepney rides. mos. up losing the hours you’d gained, ries, keep your morning meal Contact 0915-4822120 or fast are to be observed on Ash 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and cut in half lengthwise; 2 finely chopped; 2 cloves gar- heat down to medium, cover Since a lot of Philippine and then you go right back to intact, then space your intake 0999-7491102 Wednesday and Good Friday. and simmer for 30 minutes or churches are hundreds of years 19: Pet Express Doggie F (190 degrees C). tsp chopped fresh ginger root; lic, finely chopped; 1 tbsp to- a shorter sleep schedule. Over throughout the day. Senior citizens, persons with 2. Cut six foil squares large 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp granu- mato paste; 3 ripe tomatoes, until the potatoes are tender. old, many visits double as his- Run, time, losing sleep takes a toll on Wiping down counters. If 1.5K/3K/5K (SM disabilities and persons car- enough for each fillet. lated sugar; 1 tsp dry sherry; peeled and grated; 3/4 c olive 4. Greek potato stew is best tory lessons, with a good number your immune system, which can you don’t disinfect your sponge MOA, Pasay), 5:30am. Fee: ing for the sick are exempted 3. Center fillets on the foil and salt to taste oil; 1 tbsp salt; 1/2 tsp freshly served while still warm or at of them housing small museums leave you vulnerable to colds, the or rag regularly, it can end up P400-P550. Register at any squares and sprinkle each Procedure: ground pepper; and 2-3 tbsp room temperature. (Recipes and to showcase religious artifacts. flu and worse. spreading germs to the very Pet Express branch with dill weed, onion powder, 1. In a medium saucepan, chopped parsley photos from http://allrecipes.com/; The travel from one church to Exercising. Aerobic exercise corners you’re trying to clean. 20: United Colors of parsley, paprika, seasoned salt, bring two cups of water to a Procedure: www.mygreekdish.com) another also offers opportunity kick starts the immune system, If your sponge looks worn or Summer Run, 3K/5K/10K lemon pepper and garlic pow- boil. Cook asparagus in boil- 1. Peel and cut the potatoes not only for sightseeing, but also and regular sweat sessions can has an unpleasant odor, toss it. (CCP Complex, Pasay), der. Sprinkle lemon juice over ing water for three minutes. into 2.5 cm chunks, finely chop for family prayer as the rosary is help you avoid picking up mi- Wash dish towels and sponges 4:30am. Fee: P550-P750. each fillet. Fold foil over -fil Drain, reserving two table- (or grate) the onion and garlic often said en route. nor ailments. However, increas- regularly in a washing machine Contact 0922-2796329 or lets to make a pocket and fold spoons of liquid. and set aside. Peel the toma- The Catholic Bishops Confer- ing your activity level quickly or with hot water and soap, or dis- runtarantantan@yahoo. the edges to seal. Place sealed 2. Heat the oil in a skillet over toes and grate. You may find it ence of the Philippines maintains Off to conquer Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown Naval Station simply working out too much infect a damp sponge by micro- com packets on a baking sheet. medium-high heat. Sauté the easier to peel the tomatoes if visitaiglesia.net or Visita Iglesia can put you at risk for the same waving it on high. 4. Bake in the preheated oven shrimp pieces until the color you blanch them first for one Online to give overseas Filipinos until fish flakes easily with a changes, about three to five minute in hot water. (For this the chance to participate in this Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline fork, about 30 minutes. minutes. Stir in asparagus Greek potato stew recipe, it Lenten tradition. 12 Lopezlink March 2016

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