Entertain, Empower, Serve the Year 2016, to Borrow a Millennial Catchphrase, Was “Kind” to Star Cinema
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FEBRUARY 2017 www.lopezlink.ph Happy Valentine’s Day, kapamilya! http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph Party hearty with The ABS-CBN Store and O Shopping. See page 10. Entertain, empower, serve THE year 2016, to borrow a millennial catchphrase, was “kind” to Star Cinema. In fact, big boss Malou Santos considers the past year one of the company’s best years, notwith- standing the challenges thrown their way. Turn to page 6 AMML lauds Next-gen Values Get the look Lopez companies …page 9 …page 12 …page 3 vanguards of love! Lopezlink February 2017 Biz News Lopezlink February 2017 Sec. GL@DENR At the 2017 budget conference GL orders closure of 23 metallic mines Companies of sound value ENVIRONMENT Secretary Lopez issued the closure environment would be her par- By Carla Paras-Sison Gina Lopez on Thursday or- orders against 23 mining amount concern, not money. dered the closure of 23 metal- firms based on the final -re She emphasized that no AMBASSADOR Manuel M. Expecting more challenges lems in the workplace require un- lic mines in the country, while sults and recommendations of mining company can oper- Lopez (AMML), chairman of with interest rates rising and structured thinking,” he said. suspending five more, for seri- the multi-sectoral audit teams ate in a functional watershed the Lopez Group, thanked top the dollar’s value appreciating EL3 shared from his readings ous environmental violations formed to look into the com- which protects water sources. and senior executives of group in 2017, AMML encouraged how General Electric found a discovered during the indus- pliance of mining operators “Water is life. We will not companies for their “hard work” everyone to “adapt and ride the solution for its aircraft engine de- try-wide audit conducted by with the existing environmen- allow the water of our people in 2016. wave of change” as well as to sign problem by running a contest the Department of Environ- tal laws and regulations. to be at risk for any business Speaking at the group’s “do our homework and make on the internet, receiving over a ment and Natural Resources According to DENR Un- interest,” Lopez said. annual budget conference, decisions based on facts borne thousand entries, short-listing 10 (DENR) since July last year. dersecretary for Legal Affairs Barely a week at the DENR, AMML commended First Gen of good research.” solutions and finally rewarding a “My issue here is not about Maria Paz Luna, the compa- Lopez ordered last July 8 an Corporation for bringing the Further expecting volatility Hungarian student who had the mining. My issue here is so- nies can file for a motion for industry-wide audit to look Avion and San Gabriel power and greater risk in the stock winning solution with a job. cial justice. If there are busi- reconsideration to the DENR into the adequacy and efficien- plants to commercial opera- market, AMML told executives EL3 also believes data analyt- nesses and foreigners that go within 15 days from receipt of cy of environmental protection tion; ABS-CBN Corporation’s to focus on creating “companies ics will be able to find solutions and utilize the resources of the order. Luna said the DENR measures taken by the mining expansion into the digital space of sound value,” which is “what to most operational issues. This that area for their benefit and decision can still be appealed to companies, determine gaps in with ABS-CBN TVplus, ABS- we must strive to give our pub- is why he encourages business the people of the island suffer, the Office of the President. those measures and identify CBNmobile and SKYdirect, lic shareholders.” units to have a data analyst or that’s social injustice,” Lopez A staunch advocate of re- the appropriate penalties for which launched in July 2016; “Let us keep an eye out for data scientist on board. said during a press conference sponsible mining, Lopez has violations of mining and en- and Rockwell Land Corpora- one another—eager to mitigate “Everything is going to be au- Amb. Manuel M. Lopez Sec. Gina Lopez HR Council head Cedie Lopez Vargas FPH CSO Agnes de Jesus Environmentalist Rodne Galicha held at the DENR offices in made it clear that the common vironmental laws. (Excerpted tion’s new projects in new loca- risks and to find opportuni- tomated. A lot of the jobs we have Quezon City. good and the protection of the from www.denr.gov.ph) PHOTOS BY NADZ VILLANUEVA, JOEY PANGHULAN/ROCKWELL tions such as in Cebu City and ties for cooperation among our now are going to go away. Many in southern Metro Manila. group companies,” AMML said. of the skills we have now will not He also congratulated the Retrain, retool be useful. Our people must com- EDC, Gaisano Capital commission Energy Development Corpora- Meanwhile, Eugenio Lopez mit to a lifelong learning process. tion team for hitting targets in III (EL3), ABS-CBN chair- That is the rationale for ABS- cost reduction as required by the man and Lopez Holdings vice CBN University. We must retrain largest solar rooftop system in Iloilo current industry environment. chairman, encouraged group our people for the skills we need ENERGY Development Cor- cleaner and more affordable en- The project is EDC’s initial “It is really a team effort and executives to look for creative or going forward,” he said. Learning Synergy: A poration (EDC) and Gaisano ergy options to our customers. venture into the solar rooftop everyone must do his own share nonlinear thinkers or those who EL3 believes retraining employ- Capital successfully inaugu- Both the customers and envi- industry and the latest addition or the objectives will not be met,” think “outside the box.” ees would be prudent because they rated the 1.03-MW solar roof- ronment win so it’s a business to the company’s clean energy AMML said. “School teaches us to think in a “are already motivated, share our top system in Gaisano Capital’s we are committed to,” EDC portfolio. structured manner. But the prob- values and know our business.” mall in La Paz, Iloilo City in president and COO Richard January. Tantoco said. Promos & offers By Gerbs de Castro The solar rooftop system, “We are happy to see the summit like no other currently the largest in the completion of our largest solar Travel expo starts Feb. 10: TLC, province, can supply up to 50% rooftop project and provide THE Lopez Group HR Coun- nual event is the main theme, Thus, it was only fitting that According to Padojinog, wards a Clean and Green En- unveiled a presentation on of the mall’s daytime load, re- added value to our La Paz cus- SKYcable partner anew with PTAA The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is all set cil led by Cedie Lopez Vargas around which the program of “Creating a Sustainable Future” business sustainability is the vironment.” MAFI’s road to success in “A sulting in significant savings tomers. We are one with EDC for its 24th Travel Tour Expo and 2nd International Travel brought together leaders from activities was built. This was became the theme of the sum- creation of firm value with due Climate leader and advo- Journey towards Upliftment in electricity cost for Gaisano in promoting the use of and Trade Expo at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City on various companies and disci- developed from among rel- mit. consideration for the expecta- cate Rodne Galicha discussed and Inclusivity.” Capital. More importantly, the enhancing our operations with February 10-12. plines under the Lopez Group evant issues, new corporate The keynote message, “To- tions and interests of society the Climate Reality project, a Among other accomplish- system, which sources power cleaner energy technologies. The Travel Tour Expo 2017 is set to amaze visitors with thou- in the Learning Synergy Sum- strategies and directions, ar- wards a Sustainable Future for and the natural environment. global, multi-sectoral alliance ments, the foundation has imple- directly from the sun and does This is our own contribution sands of special travel deals and tour packages exclusively of- mit 2016 held at the Rockwell eas of opportunities and other the Philippines and the Global A sustainable business should advocating grassroots partici- mented programs in educational not require the use of fossil fu- to reduce the negative impacts fered by 310 exhibitors and sponsors during the event. Business Center last November. matters that pose significant Community,” was given by En- have an integrated pursuit of pation in climate change issues. development, environmental els or other harmful gases to of climate change,” Gaisano As the official cable TV partners of PTAA, co-presenters TLC Unlike in past summits impact on the Group’s busi- vironment Sec. Gina Lopez. the so-called triple bottom line This was followed by “Green consciousness, community as- operate, will avoid emitting 770 Capital vice president Edmund and SKYcable will have an exclusive lounge area during the three- where only Lopez Group HR nesses or on the welfare of the Lopez talked about the or TBL. This is a framework Buildings” from Christopher sistance and tribal capability. It metric tons of carbon dioxide Gaisano Jr. explained. day event to provide an easy and comfortable travel expo expe- practitioners were the attend- employees. Ugong Rock Adventures proj- that incorporates the dimen- dela Cruz, the chief executive has also produced several schol- annually. EDC and Gaisano Capital rience for the guests. Through exciting on-ground activities and ees, this unique gathering was A few months ago, FPH ect of ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- sions of business performance: officer of the Philippine Green ars, some of whom have passed “The solar rooftop systems have finalized agreements for stage segments, attendees may also have a chance to win prizes aimed at increasing the aware- chairman Federico R.