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Lopezlink October 2012 BIZ NEWS NEWS Lopezlink October 2012 Survey says Dispatches from Japan Published by ABS-CBN Publishing ABS-CBN tops nationwide Statement of AMML Enrile releases autobiography in support of Foreign SENATE President Juan TV viewing, 12 key areas Ponce Enrile launched his ABS-CBN Corporation con- according to Kantar Media. gramming. Viewers appreciate Sec. del Rosario autobiography, “Juan Ponce tinued its domination nation- Kantar Media TV diaries our local productions…apart Enrile: A Memoir,” at the Pen- I would just like to add my voice lead operations to assure the wide, including 12 key regional data (July 29 to August 4) show from our top-caliber TV of- insula Manila on September of support to Foreign Affairs safety of our OFWs in such areas with huge TV viewing ABS-CBN registered its high- ferings,” said ABS-CBN Re- 27, 2012. Secretary Albert del Rosario hot spots as Libya and Syria. population, hitting as high as est audience share of 73% in gional Network Group head The event was attended by in the light of recent events. In He has also stepped up efforts 73% in terms of audience share. Legaspi with a majority of local Louis Benedict Bennett. Pres. Benigno Aquino III, my two years as Ambassador to protect the rights of our The strong performance of residents tuning in to its shows ABS-CBN also announced other top government offi- to Japan, the foreign secretary overseas workers, using di- ABS-CBN in these areas helps and enjoyed a 60-point lead the building of 10 new relay sta- cials, business leaders, media had displayed the highest sense plomacy to assist our workers drive ABS-CBN’s leadership over GMA’s 13%. ABS-CBN tions and the enhancement of executives, family members of patriotism and dedication to obtain justice and get conces- in national TV ratings among also obtained a 72% audience the TV and radio coverage of its and personal friends. duty. In my own experience, sions from host governments. Sen. Enrile with journalist Nelson Navarro, who urban and rural homes nation- share in Iloilo, higher by 58 existing regional stations. Published by ABS-CBN the foreign secretary showed I have no doubt that the edited the 2,000 pages to its final form; (above) The wide. ABS-CBN’s average points than GMA’s 14%. “…These new relay stations Publishing, the 772-page au- ABS-CBN president and ‘Maalaala Mo Kaya’ host Charo Santos-Concio is inducted into the CMMA Hall he was a hands-on official secretary is effectively lead- author with Pres. Aquino audience share reached 43% “ABS-CBN maintained will also receive locally pro- tobiography was written in a of Fame who was quick to respond and ing our country’s diplomatic nationwide on total day view- its dominance in these regions duced shows, something the period of four years, and from He wrote about his humble ippine Presidents and other a betrayal of the nation, the be in Tokyo to help in our ef- efforts in these critical and ership in August, or 12 points because of good content, im- rival networks don’t have,” said about 2,000 pages was edited beginnings in Cagayan as an personalities from business last-minute secret deal Marcos VACC, CMFR also cite ‘Kapamilya’ shows forts to move Filipinos away dangerous times. His prin- higher than rival GMA’s 31%, proved signal and local pro- Bennett. to its final form by journalist illegitimate child, his experi- and politics. supposedly struck with the from the dangers of nuclear cipled defense of our national Nelson Navarro. ences as a guerrilla, his family Some highlights include Americans at the height of the ABS-CBN most awarded contamination in the wake of sovereignty deserves the sup- The book reveals little- life and his rise to being one of the origins of United Coco- EDSA revolt and many more. Bayan-Globe joint use deal gets NTC nod the Fukushima disaster. His port of all Filipinos so that known details of Enrile’s the country’s most powerful nut Planters Bank, the people “Juan Ponce Enrile: A Mem- support during that emergency we speak with one voice in THE National Telecommu- Globe welcomed the NTC services, and for Bayan to be youth as well as stories from government officials. It also behind the sale of San Miguel oir” is available in National TV network in 4th CMMA following the earthquake, tidal the world community. The his perspective behind the narrates Enrile’s relationship to Danding Cojuangco, how Bookstore and Fully Booked nications Commission (NTC) approval of its deal with Bay- able to offer mobile telecom- wave and nuclear meltdown foreign secretary has always has approved Bayan Telecom- an. munications services nation- ABS-CBN received the most anataym”; Best News Program site Choose Philippines won scenes during key moments with Ferdinand Marcos, Cory Enrile called the Imelda-Qad- branches nationwide. (Kather- made our work here easier. been a dedicated and hard- in Philippine history. Aquino, four succeeding Phil- dafi agreement on Mindanao ine Solis) munications Inc. and Globe “We are pleased with the wide. number of awards in the ra- for “TV Patrol Weekend”; and as the Best Music Video and The foreign secretary was working official of the Aqui- Telecom Inc.’s joint use of the decision of the NTC and rely Also, the NTC allowed the dio and TV categories of the Best Station ID for “Pinoy Juris’ “Dahil Sa’Yo” under Star always at the forefront of dip- no administration. For these mobile phone frequencies as- on the validity and legality of joint use of Smart Communi- 34th Catholic Mass Media Summer Da Best Forever.” Records won as Best Secular lomatic efforts to defend our reasons I am expressing my signed to the Lopez-owned the NTC order with regard to cations, Smart Broadband and Awards. Special citations were also Song. national interest and ensure full support to Foreign Sec- Lessons of martial law must be taught—OML company. the joint use agreement with Sun Cellular operator Digital ABS-CBN bagged a total given to “Dahil sa Pag-ibig” ABS-CBN bagged 22 the safety of our countrymen retary Albert del Rosario and “Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir,” from as many perspectives as ny was working on his master’s The agency allowed Bayan Bayan,” Atty. Froilan Castelo, Mobile Philippines Inc. of its of nine recognitions for TV in the Best Drama Series awards compared to TV5 with overseas. He has not hesitated hope that he will continue to OML spoke about the impor- possible. And I have realized at the Harvard Law School and and Globe’s joint use of the 10 head of Globe Corporate and frequencies. that included Best Drama category, “Failon Ngayon” for five and GMA-7 with two. to fly to the riskiest places in lead our country’s diplomatic tance the lessons of the past, that it helps to see, as well, the I was also studying for my mas- megahertz (MHz) of frequen- Legal Services Group, said. NTC director Edgardo Series for advocacy-series “Bu- Best News Magazine Program Out of the 22 recognitions, the Middle East to personally efforts for the years to come. especially those that extracted humanity of those of us who ter’s in public administration at cies assigned to Bayan in the In its application to the Cabarios said approving the doy”; Best Comedy Program and “Matanglawin” for Best nine came from DZMM while a steep price in their learning. lived through that horrible Harvard’s Littauer School, now 1800 MHz spectrum for the NTC for approval, Globe joint-use of frequencies by tel- for “TODA Max”; Best News Children’s Program. its rival DZBB got none. ‘Barrio fiesta’ in “The lessons of martial law time including those from the known as the Kennedy School provision of CMTS (cellular said the joint use agreement cos will provide better quality Magazine Program for “Patrol For the radio categories, Meanwhile, the Center must be continuously taught, opposite side of the street… of Government. mobile telephone system) ser- will allow the company to ad- of service for consumers. (Ex- ng Pilipino” episode “Mon- nine awards were given to for Media Freedom and Re- nurtured and never forgot- “Johnny wrote that even “We knew and appreci- vice. dress increasing demand for cerpted from www.abs-cbnnews. asteryo”; Best Children’s and ABS-CBN’s AM radio station sponsibility, via its publication Yokohama a success ten,” he said. he was a victim of the Marcos ated each other as ordinary “The primary purpose of voice, SMS and mobile data com) Youth Program for “Wansap- DZMM. Philippine Journalism Review “I know what most of you dictatorship… He also wrote human beings, way before we the joint use is to improve “Maalaala Mo Kaya” Reports, commended “Failon are wondering about as you about how his life was placed had taken our respective roles efficiency and decongest the hosted by ABS-CBN presi- Ngayon” for its episode that listen to me now. What is the in danger as a military clique in our country’s political and networks of the telcos to im- EDC reaffirms commitment dent Charo Santos-Concio explained every item on water patriarch of the Lopez family under General Ver plotted to economic life. I suppose that was formally recognized in bills consumers have to pay for. prove their services and com- AS Filipinos marked the doing here appearing chummy assassinate him weeks before makes a difference because we the CMMA Hall of Fame for The Volunteers Against ply with the quality of service 40th anniversary of the dec- with the implementer of martial People Power finally erupted can go beyond the caricatures the Best TV Drama program, Crime and Corruption prescribed by the commission. to international expansion laration of martial law last law? Why did ABS-CBN pub- in 1986… the public may have of who we while DZMM’s radio program (VACC) Awards also recog- Due to the rising incidence ENERGY Development Cor- leaders had earlier expressed keen The company also has a month, Lopez Group chair- lish his autobiography when the “Still, I have not answered became later in our lives… “Dr. Love” was acknowledged nized “Failon Ngayon” and host of mobile communications poration (EDC) welcomed the interest in establishing a deeper pending application for pre- man emeritus Oscar M. Lo- network was the earliest casualty why this Lopez would even “As to why ABS-CBN is as hall of famer in the Best Ted Failon for their campaign complaints on blocked calls discussions between Pres. Be- partnership in geothermal en- liminary survey rights in Indo- pez (OML) observed that the of the martial law regime? want to have anything to do publishing Johnny’s book, I Radio Counseling Program against corruption. Investi- or grade of service, drop calls nigno Aquino III and Chilean ergy development between the nesia and is looking to develop country is now in “a new and “I know it is not easy to un- with the martial law adminis- know Gabby made that deci- category. gative program “XXX” was and signal quality, and in line Pres. Sebastian Piñera during Philippines and Chile. geothermal projects in Peru and well deserved era of political derstand. Even for me, I most trator of Mr. Marcos. Not too sion in the exercise of a media ABS-CBN also earned rec- named Best Television Show, Amb. Manuel M. Lopez (center) is joined by MOFA director general with the NTC mandate... the the Asia-Pacific Economic EDC reaffirmed its com- Kenya. and social change.” likely wouldn’t have thought many of you know that Johnny entity’s obligation to present as ognition in the music category while “XXX” anchor Julius Kunio Umeda and PBF 2012 chair Jenavilla Shigemizu at the open- NTC has granted the telcos’ Conference Leaders’ Summit mitment to develop geothermal “We are now expanding our Speaking at the launch this day possible. Perhaps with and I knew each other way back many sides as it possibly can, as its music video “Piliin Mo Babao received VACC’s nod as ing ceremony of the barrio fiesta requests,” the NTC said. in Vladivostok, Russia. The two resources outside the country, international resources so we of Senate President Juan the passage of time… all 40 when we were both students in on matters, events or anything ang Pilipinas” for travel web- Best Television Show Host. specifically in Chile, where it has can better understand the lo- DESPITE the intermittent appreciation to the sponsors and Ponce Enrile’s autobiography years of it… I try to view things Harvard in the mid-‘50s. John- that is of public interest…” been awarded three geothermal cal settings to complement our summer rains, around 30,000 to local officials who contributed exploration concessions by the more than 35 years of technical OUR VERY OWN 50,000 guests filled Yamashita to the success of the event. Chilean Ministry of Energy. expertise developed in the Phil- Park in Yokohama City to take AMML said the PBF aims First Balfour project ‘exceeds expectations’ While it decided not to ippines,” EDC president and ‘Commonness’ wins part in the Philippine Festival to promote greater appreciation pursue the Calerias and Lon- chief operating officer Richard Barrio Fiesta (PBF) 2012 on and understanding of Filipino gavi projects because these were Tantoco said. best biz column September 1-2, 2012. culture and traditions in main- New QC reservoir inaugurated deemed not commercially viable, EDC has set up local offices in PBF 2012 was organized stream Japanese society and the THE 111 million-liter N. and Makati and is expected Metropolitan Waterworks and Meanwhile, the compa- EDC aims to pursue the best Chile and Indonesia and is look- by the Filipino community in wider international community. “COMMONNESS,” ABS- Thompson, Domingo Reservoir of the to cater to as many as 107,000 Sewerage System and DCCD ny’s redesigned corporate available geothermal sites in ing to set up an office in Peru. Japan with the cosponsorship of He said that the fiesta also aims CBN Corporate Communi- Ace Comp- Manila Water Company households. Engineering. website is now viewable at Chile. EDC plans to undertake “We recognize that developing the city of Yokohama with the to get the Filipino community cations head Bong Osorio’s ton and the Inc. (MWCI) was recently The inauguration was The two-year construction http://www.firstbalfour.com. preliminary survey work in its a geothermal project takes a lot of support of the Philippine Em- in Japan to know and appreci- weekly column in The Philip- then start- inaugurated. Located on N. graced by First Balfour CEO of the water facility accumu- It has a fresh new look and geothermal exploration conces- time and resources, and has an bassy in Tokyo and the Ministry ate each other better. pine Star, was recognized in up agency Domingo St., Quezon City, it Dr. Fiorello Estuar and lated almost a million safe a user-friendly format that sion areas of Newen, San Rafael element of risk in terms of finding of Foreign Affairs of Japan. As of 2011, there are more the Best Business Column Campaigns, replaces the old San Juan Res- president Anthony Fernan- man-hours. Through the proj- offers quick and easy access Adtel installs solar system in Zambo Adtel Inc. and Batea. The company also the geothermal resource. But with At the opening ceremony, than 210,000 Filipinos in Japan, category of the 34th Catholic where he ervoir which had a maximum dez, MWCI president and ect team’s dedication and hard to information about First recently installed a 10-kilowatt roof-mount solar system at the branch of plans to pursue other concession our technical expertise, solid track Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez with around 128,000 residing Mass Media Awards. stayed for 18 years. He holds a capacity of 92 million liters. It CEO Geraldo Ablaza Jr. and work, First Balfour was able to Balfour, its projects and the Emcor in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. In lieu of a generator set which areas in its bid to develop the record and strong financial posi- (AMML) commended the Fil- in East Japan. (Excerpted from Osorio was a former ad degree in communication arts will serve the cities of Quezon representatives from the local guarantee a project turnover career opportunities it offers. has high operation and maintenance costs, Emcor has adopted green first geothermal power plant in tion, we remain confident about ipino community and expressed http://tokyo.philembassy.net) man whose resume includes from the University of Santo City, San Juan, Mandaluyong government of Quezon City, that exceeded expectations. (Dolly Pasia) technology in all its new branches. Emcor is a 100% Filipino-owned retail Chile.EDC has four pending EDC’s long-term prospects in the some 30 years in leading ad Tomas, where he also teaches business corporation with stores in the Visayas, Mindanao and Palawan. applications for geothermal con- international arena,” Tantoco add- agencies, such as J. Walter advertising and PR. (Japs Batara) cessions in that country. ed. 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4 Lopezlink October 2012 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink October 2012 ‘This Guy’s in Love with U, Mare!’ HR COUNCIL COMPTROLLERS’ CIRCLE couch potato When Lester met Mike met Gemma FPSC’s Espinosa At the Lopez Group economic, political briefing treats HOW long can an aveng- year, Star Cinema’s “This Aside from Toni, Luis and ing gay man pretend to be a Guy’s in Love with U, Mare!” Vice, also part of “This Guy’s is first PMAP Idol ‘Invest in industry’ straight guy just to win the Under the direction of in Love with U, Mare!” are ‘Walang Hanggan’ finale heart of the girl who stole Wenn Deramas, “This Guy’s Edgar Mortiz, Buboy Garov- RENE Espinosa of First Philec Idol started with DR. Norio Usui, senior nities will remain limited and, cameral system of Congress; Viewers are excitedly counting down to the last his ex-boyfriend’s heart? in Love with U, Mare!” bares illo, Gladys Reyes, DJ Durano, Solar Corporation (FPSC) was the elimination country economist of the without jobs, poverty will per- election of senators by region; few weeks of “Walang Hanggan” this October. For the first time, Toni the complicated and hilari- Karla Estrada, Carla Martinez adjudged as the first People round that brought Philippine Country Office, sist despite continued growth in return to the two-party system; Aside from reigning in the nationwide TV ratings Gonzaga, Luis Manzano ous love triangle of Gemma and Tessie Tomas. Complet- Management Association of together 22 sing- Southeast Asia Department the local services sector, as well and the designation of the act- every night, “Walang Hanggan” extended its suc- and Vice Ganda (Toni), Mike (Luis) and ing the cast are Jayson Gainza, the Philippines (PMAP) Idol ing hopefuls at the of the Asian Development as receipt of higher remittances ing chief justice to convene the cess to different media platforms—becoming top join forces Lester (Vice). Eagle Riggs, Ricky Rivero, IC on September 13, 2012 during PMAP Center Bank, encourages Philippine from overseas workers. Judicial and Bar Council. trending topics in Twitter and Facebook; reach- for the Just when Lester has de- Mendoza, Dang Cruz, Ce- the fellowship night of the 49th in Mandaluyong. Rene Espinosa, the first PMAP Idol, with investments in manufacturing “BPO employment is only “We have too many [po- ing platinum status for its official soundtrack; and comedy cided to move on after his cil Paz, Manuel Chua, Ricci PMAP Annual Conference in From among them, First Philec VP-HR Beth Nasol and FPH and heavy industries. 1.4%. Unemployment is 7.1% litical] parties, and they are all coming up with the licensed “Walang Hanggan” movie breakup with longtime boy- Chan, Lassy, Tess Antonio Cebu City. the top five finalists VP-HR Beth Canlas Speaking at the annual eco- while underemployment is meaningless parties…What “infinity ring” sold by Karat World. Adding to the event friend Mike, he suddenly and Edward Mendez. Espinosa has been an ad- were chosen. Espi- nomic and political briefing that 19.1%. Manufacturing has the we have now is not principled show’s success is the award-winning cast, which o f discovers the real reason for “This Guy’s in Love with U, ministrative clerk at FPSC nosa beat the finalists from oth- Group’s history. He will repre- precedes the Lopez Group’s highest labor productivity such politics, but one of expediency, includes Coco Martin, cited as the Prince of Tele- the their separation—Mike has a Mare!” premieres in cinemas since January 2008. FPSC is a er PMAP member companies, sent FPSC in the FPH Group five-year strategic planning that investments in this sector opportunism and individual vision by the Box Office Entertainment Awards, girlfriend, Gemma, and they nationwide on October 10, subsidiary of First Philec, the namely JG Summit, Philippine Music Icons 2012 which will conference and annual budget result in the highest gains for survival,” he said. and Paulo Avelino, the 2012 Gawad Urian Best are about to get married. 2012. intermediate holding company Long Distance Telephone Co., hold its qualifying round at the conference, Usui said manu- the population. Productivity is In addition, Enrile, together Actor. of First Philippine Holdings Pagcor and EEI Corp. Rockwell Tent on October 9, facturing and heavy industries how much value one worker with House Speaker Feliciano Corporation’s (FPH) manufac- Espinosa was also part of 2012 and the grand finals at the have the capacity to employ can produce,” Usui said. Belmonte Jr., presented to Pres. One ‘Kapamilya’ Go caps record-setting ‘Sama Saya’ 2012 turing ventures. “Undaunted,” the 2010 musi- Music Museum on November millions of workers who may be Midterm elections to Aquino a joint proposal for The search for the PMAP cale which featured the Lopez 13, 2012. (Ross Hamo Jr.) unskilled or semiskilled. push back legislative constitutional amendments to WORLD-CLASS Filipino enter- On September 16 at Califor- said Ricky Resurreccion, One Ka- This year’s “add-ons” included a He said the local economy’s agenda “grant Congress and the Chief tainment with a thousand thrills, nia’s Great America theme park pamilya Go’s project lead who also meet and greet with the “Walang growth over the last five de- Senate President Juan Executive greater flexibility to unforgettable experiences, engag- in California, the event drew a heads TFC North America’s Ad Hanggan” cast, the launch of TF- cades has depended mostly on Ponce Enrile, speaking in the modify limitations or restric- ing interaction with Filipino ce- crowd of almost 11,000, follow- Sales and Trade Marketing. Ctv, the North America TFCKat FB contest winners go to ‘ASAP’! the services sector, which can- same forum, said the midterm tions on foreign ownership, lebrities and exciting launches and ing the record attendance it set in finals, the auditions for “The Voice CON- ippine Holdings Corporation, not employ the vast majority of elections in May 2013 signal a so as to attract foreign invest- surprises for the whole family. 2011 with the first Filipino back- Philippines,” the launch of the glob- GRATULA- first place; Isabel Cortez of First the labor force. “BPO (business slowdown in legislation and in- ments to the country.” This has been the tradition of to-back One Kapamilya Go con- al anti-piracy campaign which is a TIONS to Philippine Industrial Corpora- process outsourcing) employ- frastructure spending, although Pres. Aquino ordered TFC’s annual One Kapamilya Go certs. Kim and company partnership between the Philippine the winners tion, second place; and Lucy ment cannot solve all the prob- “there will be an increased his economic team to study that started in 2008 and has con- “Every year, we face the chal- LUCY TORRES Optical Media Board and TFC, of the Lopez Aure Torres of Lopez Holdings lems. BPOs are biased toward injection of cash assets as can- the impact of the proposed
tinued yearly to become the most lenge of how to keep up with the BY poised to conquer prime and the screenings of “A Mother’s Values Stars Corporation, third place. the educated labor force. But didates spend money to sustain amendments. successful sustained TFC-pro- legacy of Filipino excellence that Story” and Cinema One Global’s OTO Recommend- Velasco, Cortez and Torres only 30% of the labor force fin- their political campaign.” Still pending in Congress time duced event in North America.
Filipinos in the US have come to Ph “Six Degrees from Lilia Cuntapay.” a-Lopez- and their “plus ones” won slots to ished college. The rest are high Nonetheless, Enrile listed are the following bills: power “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” top billed by Kim Chiu, It also marked the climax of the associate with One Kapamilya Go. “One Kapamilya Go is really the friend Face- watch “ASAP 2012” live and tour school graduates, fit for strong proposed amendments to the sector reforms, in particular the Xian Lim, Enchong Dee and Maja Salvador is summer season-long events cam- It’s like…preparing for an annual work of a village guided by Global book contest! the ABS-CBN studios courtesy industry, manufacturing—to be 1986 Constitution, which he proposal to use the royalty tax all set to air on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida paign called TFC Sama Saya 2012 family reunion…How do you COO Raffy Lopez: the North The topof ABS-CBN Studio Tours & factory workers. But there are believes are needed to correct from Malampaya to reduce the this October. “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” is a compel- in the US. make it worth the family’s time?,” America team which I head, the ling story about family, love, power, rivalry and referrers for Shop. few employers in this category,” its deficiencies. Among the cost of electricity; the reproduc- team from Manila led by ABS- this cycle are Keep the Lopez Values Stars Usui explained. proposals are as follows: the tive health bill; the sin tax bill; acceptance. The new TV drama’s powerhouse cast CBN Corporation channel head also includes Janice de Belen, Cherry Pie Picache, ‘X Factor Philippines’ L-R: Winners Hazel Velasco, Lucy Torres and Isabel Hazel Velasco sign-ups coming and get a With stagnant industrializa- restoration of police control and the Freedom of Informa- Cory Vidanes, our partners, spon- Cortez of First Phil- chance to win awesome prizes! tion, Usui predicts job opportu- to local governments; a uni- tion bill. (Carla Paras-Sison) Ariel Rivera, Ronaldo Valdez, Pilar Pilapil and sors, media, subscribers, fans…,” said Eddie Guiterrez. It is directed by Don Cuaresma Final three vie to become ABS-CBN North America manag- PR CHALLENGE and Jojo Saguin. Watch for the grand premiere of ing director Olivia de Jesus. “It is a “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime first ‘X Factor’ grand winner true annual Kapamilya tradition that Bida! IT’S going to be a toss-up among the first “The X Factor Philippines” TFC North America will take pride the Boys, the Girls and the Groups grand winner? in celebrating for many generations as Gabriel Maturan of Dipolog Be sure to put your favorites at SwimBy Bong Osorio or sink, for times are a-changing Hero Julia Montes and Coco Martin to come.” (Nerissa Fernandez) City, KZ Tandingan of Digos the top by voting for them on Octo- TV’s Excerpted from the author’s The holder groups. Here’s a quick out press materials to the tradi- start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like City and Daddy’s Home of Metro ber 6. Vote after their performances if the company is vulnerable on and the government. Maintain Philippine Star column, “Com- review of what you can do. tional media platforms and… a stone, for the times they are brand- Manila made it to the final three by texting XF
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Clockwise from left: The Asian Eye team, By Carla Paras-Sison with president Ben Liboro and Mrs. Liboro, EXECUTIVE FEATURE at the Sinag Kalinga Foundation, Quezon ALWIN Sta. Rosa, vice eral pioneering and change to do cataract screening for the elderly; Asian president and general manager management projects in Eye staff and doctors prepare for the arrival of Asian Eye Institute since private, government and of employees who will undergo eye exam at March 2012, is tasked with nongovernment institutions, First Philippine Industrial Park; the Asian managing the premier outpa- including the modernization Eye CSR team listens to the stories of the of the Philippine elections in beneficiaries of the cataract surgery mission tient facility’s market. the early 1990s. He was desig- at Pangarap Foundation; this little boy To accomplish this, he now enjoys doing various activities with believes the values of business nated by then Commission on his improved vision; satisfied with her new, excellence, teamwork and in- Elections (Comelec) chairman clear vision is actress Kristine Hermosa- tegrity come to fore. Christian Monsod as the direc- Sotto with Asian Eye’s LASIK surgeon Dr. “It is important to espouse tor-in-charge of the Comelec Robert Ang; and an Asian Eye optometrist the value of team effort not only Modernization Project. He also L-R: Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo Nañagas, checks the vision of a Girl Scout from the at the staff level, but also among worked as lead consultant of Maribel Relatado-Rubia and Alwin Sta. Rosa Philippine Christian Foundation in Tondo
AsiAn EyE... Blindness and Deafness Pro- after a certain age,” observes as possible,” says Asian Eye Metro Manila and its environs. BPI or RCBC Bankard cards. free basic eye exam at the En- loss of the lens’ flexibility, thus from page 1 gramme lists cataracts among Sta. Rosa. “As a result, there president Benjamin K. Liboro. This segment includes mostly Also honored are the cards of ergy Development Corporation the need to wear reading glass- The of the top causes of blindness, are warm bodies, usually young “Asian Eye has developed a professionals, entrepreneurs local and international HMOs headquarters. es. We are still the only center new faces Asian Eye years. Esther, who is now at along with glaucoma and age- people, who are not able to go very strong reputation, but as and the like “who are enrolled such as Asianlife, Maxicare, “We can customize a pack- equipped with a laser treat- doctors. We have organized Asian Development Bank for of FPH, which needed an ferent facets of program man- the same age when her mother related macular degeneration. to work because their blind a premier eye center for the in health plans and who gener- Avega of Intellicare, Vanbreda, age that suits the number of ment to eliminate dependency ourselves into teams to develop Change Management, Knowl- infection control officer at the agement such as marketing, Although still considered an loved ones need to be assisted.” premium market.” ally use their health plans to Prestige International and employees on-site and their on reading glasses of people started losing her eyesight, fears that ‘team mentality.’ Being edge Management and Policy time it was building St. Luke’s resource development, adminis- infant nation, the Philippines But with the proper and Why Asian Eye is for you access medical care.” Emergency Assistance Japan. specific needs based on their in their 40s to 60s. And so far, she will suffer the same fate able to watch each other’s prac- Reform and was a lecturer in Medical Center in Global City, tration, assessments and awards has a growing elderly popula- timely medical intervention, Asian Eye’s main clinic at “Transparency in our fees Thus, whether one is an entre- profiles,” notes ophthalmologist our refractive specialist is still after reading that she is also at tice leads to mutual benefits and Miriam College for Manage- Taguig. He returned to Asian management, using systems tion that is at risk of develop- the visually impaired person the Phinma Plaza in Rock- is one of the factors important preneur, an employee holding a Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo Nañagas, recognized as the ‘ophtha’ that risk to develop the condition. should be something to look ment Information System and Eye in March 2010 as medical thinking. As part of the Oscars can still do things on her own well Center was inaugurated to our patients,” says Maribel company-issued health card or who is currently Asian Eye’s has the most extensive experi- According to Alwin Sta. ing these eye conditions. The forward to,” says Sta. Rosa. Electronic Data Processing. director and was appointed in Examiner team, she performed again, while the caregiver can on September 18, 2001. Its Relatado-Rubia. “We are more even a self-employed creative Rosa, vice president and general UN agency further estimates medical and research director. ence on this Technolas technol- He adds, “Integrity is Setting standards June 2012 to work concurrently Baldrige-based assessments on go back to work and be an in- satellite clinics are located at transparent in detailing the dif- who pays Philhealth P100 ev- “Optical companies also offer ogy from Germany. Asian Eye manager of Asian Eye Institute, that “up to 80% of the world’s important because Asian Eye Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo Nañagas, as research director. different companies and, later come-generating partner of the Trinoma, Quezon City, which ferent types of fees involved in ery month, he or she can look this, but it’s really just refrac- is equipped to take care of eye statistics show that an estimated blindness is avoidable.” is the custodian of so many Asian Eye medical and research Maribel Relatado-Rubia, on, took the responsibility of family, Sta. Rosa adds. opened in 2007, and at the a surgery in our quote. Some forward to different payment tion. What we do are complete concerns for all ages, from new- 72% of Filipinos, 60 years old “In the Philippine setting, important records—remember director, is in charge of monitor- head of Business Develop- designing simplified assessment More so because, in the past SM Mall of Asia in Pasay, people in the retirement indus- options. and above, will develop cataracts. we have accepted that older eye examinations, so we are able borns to people in their 90s.” Asian Eye has plenty of high- ing the performance of doctors, ment and Marketing at Asian systems for some Lopez Group decade, more Filipinos have which opened a year later. The try have noted this as one of our As an innovation especially Globally, the World Health people eventually become blind, to check even for glaucoma, Significantly, based on feed- profile patients. We receive setting standards and managing Eye, provides critical support companies. been able to access top-notch flagship itself now spans three advantages over big hospitals.” for Lopez Group kapamilya, Organization Prevention of that they become unproductive cataract and retinal problems.” back gathered by its doctors in and develop a lot of proprietary the institute’s substantial re- for the institute’s growth In 2006, she became part of eye care through Asian Eye floors in Rockwell and includes “This also allows us to help Asian Eye brings and conducts Eye on the future conferences here and abroad, information as well so we need search portfolio. For this work, strategy, through appropriate the Department of Trade and that is comparable to eye care more diagnostic rooms, a VIP people,” Liboro adds. “If they complete eye examinations and As it ventures to capture the Asian Eye remains up to date to secure our practice. Also he values integrity the most. market studies and communi- Industry’s Philippine Quality centers of the US, Europe and lounge, a refreshment lounge say, ‘I can’t afford that,’ then we medical lectures on eye care bigger, wider middle market when it comes to the technolo- among ourselves, trust is para- “There’s a lot of temptation, cation management. The main Award pool of trained assessors New services at Singapore. and an optical shop. can discuss how to help, how to right in their offices or sites. segment, Liboro envisions the gies and services it offers. mount to be able to work with especially in ophthalmology, to value that helps her at work is assigned to do evaluation of ap- “When we were estab- The eye center, which just make it affordable for them.” Thus far, the center has brought next few years as a potential While a sea of change has each other in the best and most do unethical practices. What we patient focus. plicant companies in the manu- lished, one objective of Mr. celebrated its 11th anniver- Aside from Philhealth and this service to First Philippine growth period for Asian Eye. taken place with the departure productive way possible.” foster in all our doctors is that we “Patients put us in charge of facturing, government and ser- Performance excellence Asian Eye (Oscar) Lopez was to deliver sary, is now setting its sights on senior citizen discounts, clients Industrial Park in Sto. Tomas, In the medium term, Asian of two members of the origi- can earn a decent living without their most precious asset: their vice sectors, using the Criteria world-class eye care and make serving approximately 150,000 may avail of treatment at Asian Batangas. Just recently, it con- Eye aims to boost its Trinoma nal medical team, the institute Prior to his posting in doing anything unethical to in- eyes. It is our role to meet both for Performance Excellence. In Ortho-K contacts for among children and is suitable it available to as many Filipinos middle-market households in Eye using their Citibank, BDO, ducted a medical lecture and a and Mall of Asia facilities by considers this as a “natural kids and adults with Asian Eye, the certified public crease incomes,” says Nañagas, their physical and economic 2010, she was assigned to Asian for adults who are not qualified opening three to five more sat- process of attrition” as well as accountant and Technology an ophthalmologist himself and needs. Toward this end, we can Eye to head Market Research active lifestyles or ready for LASIK surgery. MEET THE TEAM ellite clinics. For now, the focus an opportunity to transfuse new Supracor treatment: Asian Eye’s ‘captains of Management master’s degree former director of UP-Philip- customize our services to make and Communication, and later Asian Eye Institute now offers the clinical and diagnosis stage among Asian Eye’s “doctors of resident trainees and in the top remains on expanding in Metro blood into a formidable lineup holder from the University of Freedom from reading the OR’ pine General Hospital. them accessible to a broader on, Marketing. She took short Orthokeratology or Ortho-K, up to the surgery stage. She also the future.” 4 in 2009. Manila despite several overtures that has pretty much remained the Philippines (UP) served Nañagas, who graduated segment of the market. In this courses on Strategic Brand a revolutionary process that glasses FLORDELIZA Arca, Kris- ensures that operational poli- Dr. Patricia Grulla- Dr. Emerson Cruz, DPBO to bring the Asian Eye brand to unchanged through a decade. Quilendrino concurrently as assistant vice from and taught in the UP Col- way, we are more responsive to Management and on Health temporarily reduces or elimi- As we age, we inevitably tina Manalili and Dr. Mary cies and patient safety practices Dr. Cruz finished his medical some of the larger provinces. Dr. Emerson Cruz and Dr. president for Comptrollership lege of Medicine, served as Un- the needs of our patients, and of Facilities and Hospital Manage- nates nearsightedness and experience some deterioration Jocelyn Ang are the “captains are well adhered to, equipment Prior to joining Asian Eye in internship at Jose R. Reyes Me- “Apart from clinics, we are Patricia Grulla-Quilendrino and Business Excellence officer dersecretary of Health, handling our fellow Filipinos who need ment at the Asian Institute of astigmatism by reshaping the in the eye function. In pres- of Asian Eye’s surgery room.” is well maintained and skills July 2012, Dr. Grulla-Quilen- morial Medical Center, where he building up the technologies (see sidebar) lead the second- of First Philippine Holdings excellent eye care,” says Rubia. Management. In August 2012, Flordeliza Arca, RN the portfolio of health facilities, cornea without surgery. byopia, the natural lens of the and competencies are updated drino was affiliated with Uni- completed his residency training and products that we have generation Asian Eye doctors Corporation (FPH). This was standards and regulations from Part of Oscars Examiner her responsibilities evolved to eye becomes less OR Head by caregivers and doctors alike. versity of the Philippines-Phil- on comprehensive ophthalmolo- on offer. Soon, we’ll invest in “who will be our doctors of the where performance excellence team include Business Development. Dr. Mary Jocelyn Ang 1992 to 1995 under then Health flexible and loses Arca is responsible for the de- ippine General Hospital, where gy and became the chief resident a femtosecond cataract laser future,” Liboro affirms. “We’re surfaced as his strong suit, being Secretary Juan Flavier. The UP Mass Communica- Dubbed by Asian Eye presi- its focusing abil- livery of patient care and the Anesthesiologist she completed her residency in 2009. He passed the Philip- technology that will, for the looking at two or three more responsible for industry studies, Return to Asian Eye tion, major in Communication dent Benjamin K. Liboro as ity. This results in efficient running of day-to-day Dr. Ang is the team member training in ophthalmology pine Board of Ophthalmology time being, complete our laser that we’ll be bringing in to rep- business excellence, corporate He joined Asian Eye in Research, and Technology “the new faces of Asian Eye,” difficulty in read- operations in the OR. She also in charge of OR management. from 2007-2008 and became a oral and written diplomate exam offerings,” Liboro says. resent certain subspecialties. If valuation, knowledge manage- 2005 as administrator and as- Management master’s degree the three UP alumni, Sta. ing small print formulates and implements She is primarily responsible for medical retinal fellow in 2010 in 2010. Dr. Cruz completed “We also acquired the Tech- we can do that, that will give us ment, performance monitoring, sistant medical director after holder joined FPH in 2002 as Rosa, Nañagas and Relatado, or seeing at very systems and procedures to im- determining the suitability of and surgical retinal fellow in last year his fellowship training nolas laser technology that can the ability to meet the needs of corporate accounting and corpo- a short stint as director of a part of the Lopez Group Busi- are working as a team to make near distances, prove service delivery. patients for surgery. She also en- 2011. Dr. Grulla-Quilendrino at Asian Eye under Dr. Robert also address presbyopia or the our physical expansion.” rate planning support in FPH. hospital in Cambodia. In 2007, ness Excellence team. She was world-class eye care available to thus the need for Kristina Manalili, RN sures that patient safety policies has been recognized as a dip- Ang for clinical and research, Before joining FPH in he joined construction firm exposed to the business excel- as many Filipinos as possible, reading glasses. Patent Services Manager and procedures are followed. lomate by the Philippine Board cornea and refractive surgery. SPOTLIGHT 1997, Sta. Rosa handled sev- First Balfour Inc., a subsidiary lence framework and the dif- one market segment at a time. For some, this Manalili ensures that a high Asian Eye’s new MDs of Ophthalmology in 2008 He is an international member affects both style level of service, safety and qual- Dr. Patricia Grulla-Quilen- and, in the same year, ranked of the American Academy of VISION 2020 program, where of providing intraocular lenses. and lifestyle. ity of care are delivered by the drino and Dr. Emerson Cruz in the top 3 in the ophthalmol- Ophthalmology and the Inter- the government is mandated to “We’re getting closer to Asian Eye breaks ground nurses, ophthalmic associates, are the second-generation ogy proficiency examination national Society of Cataract and 150 Eyes wraps up lessen the incidence of blind- the vision of OML to reach all Ortho-K uses gas-perme- in the treatment of presbyopia optometrists and doctors from young specialists who are given by the department Refractive Surgery. ASIAN Eye Institute has com- individuals from the Founda- ness among its citizens. This Filipinos,” noted VP and general able contact lenses that you can with new laser technology to ophthalmology pleted its 150 Eyes cataract sur- tion of Our Lady of Peace Mis- is a part of the private-sector manager Alwin Sta. Rosa. “Aside wear at night while you sleep. from Technolas. It is the only gery mission, the CSR program sion Aeta resettlement com- contribution to the program,” from reaching more clients by Since the contact lenses are eye care facility in the Philip- it launched last year in celebra- munity in Zambales, Pangarap said Maribel Relatado-Rubia. targeting a new market segment, gas permeable, it allows more pines with the Supracor and tion of its 10th anniversary. Foundation resettlement com- In the past year, Asian Eye we have our CSR programs, oxygen into the eye, reducing Intracor technologies for bl- The program’s name is in- munities in Cavite and Pasay, conducted the screenings for such as 150 Eyes, for those who risks of irritations, dryness and adeless procedures that reshape spired by national hero Jose Philippine Christian Founda- qualified patients, while its cannot afford treatment.” allergies. The lenses are more the cornea for both distance Rizal, himself an ophthalmolo- tion resettlement community medical team carried out the Asian Eye is planning to resistant to bacteria and safe and near vision. Supracor and gist, whose 150th birth anniver- in Tondo, and BayaniJuan in operations in the Rockwell continue 150 Eyes as an institu- to wear even in a dusty envi- Intracor lasers are also suitable sary was also marked last year. Calauan, Laguna. Center clinic. Its partner orga- tional program, pending “new ronment. It can also stop the for post-cataract patients who Vision screening for Asian Eye’s cataract mission at the Aeta The cataract surgery mission “150 Eyes is our way of con- nization, Cataract Foundation agreements moving forward,” progression of nearsightedness wear glasses for reading. community in Zambales treated 150 eyes of deserving tributing to the United Nations’ Philippines Inc., was in charge Sta. Rosa added.
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Gina Lopez: After Manila, ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA Those who cannot remember the past are Filipinas” with the help of museum educator Ethel condemned to repeat it. —George San- Preschoolers ‘Looking at tayana Pasig River rehab goes to QC Villafranca. October 7, 1953 FOLLOWING the sig- Art’ Curator’s talk by Tats nificant changes on the sur- Nineteen preschoolers from an international early A party at Alto Broadcasting owner roundings and the lifestyle childhood learning institution recently visited the Manahan Tony Quirino’s house becomes the of residents along the esteros country’s first TV broadcast Lopez Museum and took part in the museum’s On October 6, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at the White Cube October 1, 1964 revived by Kapit Bisig Para sa Looking at Art program. Specifically designed for Gallery, Tats Manahan will discuss the life and art of Ilog Pasig (KBPIP), the cam- small groups of children (between 10-30), this pro- Claudio Bravo with emphasis on his connection to Meralco sells $8 million worth of paign for the rehabilitation gram includes looking closely and discussing spe- the Philippines in 1968, in Bravo Claudio: Curator’s bonds to raise funds for its power of Pasig River is set for an plant construction program cific artworks and culminates with a short hands-on Talk by Tats Manahan. This will be followed by the October 25, 1995 aggressive push to spur local activity. For more information about this program curator’s walk-through of the exhibit Claudio Bravo: government units in cleaning and other activities specially designed for students, Sojourn in Manila. ABS-CBN puts up UHF channel First Balfour ties up with KEITECh First Balfour and Kananga-EDC Institute of Technol- their own esteros. call 635-9545 or 631-2417 or email edvillafranca@ For inquiries, call Fanny at 631-2417. Lopez Me- Studio 23 ogy (KEITECH) recently held a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing at the One Corporate Center in This year, KBPIP is focused lopez-museum.org.ph. Photo shows the young morial Museum and Library is located at the ground Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Ortigas, Pasig City. The MOA signing, graced by First Balfour president and COO Anthony Fernandez and on the waterways in Quezon visitors discussing details of Juan Luna’s “España y Lopez Memorial Museum Library KEITECH Educational Foundation Inc. president Paul Aquino (2nd and 3rd from right), intends to tie up the floor of Benpres Building. City, which empties most of its two companies in augmenting the manpower requirements of First Balfour and create employment opportuni- trash into the San Juan River. ties for KEITECH graduates. Established by Energy Development Corporation in 2009, KEITECH is a SPECIAL FEATURE TESDA-accredited, post-secondary technical and vocational training center in Kananga, Leyte. Also in photo The San Juan River, meanwhile, ABS-CBN Foundation managing director Gina Lopez at Estero de San are First Balfour CEO Dr. Fiorello Estuar (extreme right) and EDC VP for Steam Field Operations Rico contributes over 40% of the Miguel Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila Bersamin (extreme left). (Dolly Pasia) filth that flows into the Pasig River. landowner of up to P2 million Unless local government units “If we clean San Juan River, in 20 years. take on the cleaning of the es- ‘Manila paintings’ focal point of monthlong Met exhibit we’ll clean half of the Pasig Riv- A survey sponsored by KB- teros, it’s not going to happen.” EDC, First Gen donate er. If we have to clean San Juan PIP of 7,000 households living (Kane Choa) FOR the first time in more than four decades, River, we have to clean Quezon within 200 meters from Estero the Manila paintings of Claudio Bravo are on City,” said Gina Lopez, man- de Paco revealed that 100% display in a major art event that is both tribute aging director of ABS-CBN are getting more exercise, 97% to an important hyperrealist artist and a celebra- books to nature lovers Foundation Inc. that operates have a greater sense of com- tion of the ties between two nations. ENERGY Development is published by First Gen, ippine Holdings Corporation KBPIP. munity pride, 97% are satisfied Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila was inau- Corporation (EDC) and First shows photographs of majes- chairman Federico R. Lopez KBPIP patterns much of with their lives, 89% feel less gurated at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila Gen Corporation are donating tic mountains, natural rivers, explained during the tribute its rehabilitation efforts after sick and 89% feel safer in their on September 18 to coincide with the 202nd copies of the books “Rafflesia streams and volcanoes as well to his father, where the books Estero de Paco in Manila. community. Eighty-five percent anniversary of Chile’s independence. A joint of the Philippines” and “Gen- as the flora and fauna in First were launched. The vicinity didn’t suf- of them also claimed they have undertaking of geothermal energy producer En- erations” to universities and Gen power plant sites across A third book, the EDC- fer from flooding during the lower medical expenses due to ergy Development Corporation (EDC) and the other institutions, groups and the country. backed “Philippine Native onslaught of rains brought by their cleaner and healthier en- Embassy of Chile, the monthlong retrospective Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and wife Connie R. Federico R. Lopez and Cedie Lopez Vargas, Johnny individuals who are seriously It has become “our own Trees 101,” is a guidebook the monsoon winds in August vironment. exhibit also aims to highlight the strengthening Lopez cut the ribbon on the exhibit with Amb. Roberto Mayorga and wife wife Monina Litton and Tats Manahan committed to environmental mission to inspire current and replete with photos and de- because water could flow eas- “Cleaning the esteros reach- bilateral ties between the Philippines and Chile. protection and biodiversity future generations of leaders at scriptions of native Philippine ily. Also, based on the barangay es far beyond the economic ef- Cutting the ribbon on the exhibit were conservation. our companies and the com- trees. It is for sale at the office blotter, a 40% reduction in fect. It goes into the very way EDC chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and “Rafflesia of the Philippines” munities we touch and to feel of Hortica Filipina Founda- crime incidence was recorded in they feel about themselves, wife Connie Lopez, Amb. Roberto Mayorga of presents the latest taxonomic the same passion he [Lopez tion Inc. in New Manila, seven out of 16 barangays near the way they feel about each Chile, First Philippine Holdings Corporation information on the 10 Philip- Group chairman emeritus Quezon City and the Miriam the estero. According to the City other,” Lopez stressed. “The chairman Federico R. Lopez, EDC president pine species of rafflesia, the Oscar M. Lopez] has—and College Environmental Stud- of Manila, the value of land Quezon City experience is re- Richard Tantoco and Lopez Museum executive largest single flower in the now we have—for nature and ies Institute. For more info, near Estero de Paco has also ally important because it sets director Cedie Lopez Vargas. world. “Generations,” which the environment,” First Phil- call 0917-4650281. gone up and might benefit the the template for other cities. “This exhibit reminds us that there are many avenues for cooperation: business, the arts and culture represent a very good start,” OML said. Christmas 2012 ‘TVP Central Visayas’ He recalled that he had met Bravo at one of EDC executives Arman Lapus, Ricky Tantoco, marks 4th year with the parties to celebrate the 40th wedding an- Rina Lopez Bautista and son Daniel Mike L. Lopez, wife Chris and son Miguel Art Valdez, Peter Garrucho and Renato Castillo coastal cleanup, tree niversary of his parents, Eugenio Sr. and Pacita, in January 1968. The artist’s six-month stay in More gifts with a cause planting “TV Patrol Central the country predated the renown that was later Visayas” celebrated its 24th an- THE world’s longest Christmas Gateway, Rustan’s Makati and Eco-ethical finds bestowed on him as one of the world’s leading niversary in August with coastal season is upon us! Why not Rustan’s Shangri-la Plaza Mall). Rags2Riches Inc. is a for- cleanup and tree planting activi- hyperrealist painters. begin filling your Christmas profit social enterprise ties. “TV Patrol Central Visayas” “In one sense, that made us quite fortunate list with these gift ideas from based in Manila that personalities led volunteers in that we—he and his subjects—crossed paths ABS-CBN Merchandising and creates eco-ethical fash- cleaning and removing the piles of when we did,” OML noted. Rags2Riches Inc.? ion and home accessories ‘Most lucid paintings’ In high spirits garbage that were left by tropical out of “upcycled” scrap storm Gener on the shores of Brgy. Bravo reportedly considered the paintings he Step up and show your school cloth, organic materials Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City. produced during his stay in Manila as his “most Bea Lopez Puno and Eric Puno with Pinky Margot Fragante, Martin Vargas Dulce Festin-Baybay and Rosan Cruz and spirit with the limited edition and indigenous fab- Meanwhile, almost a thousand lucid paintings.” These works are one of the focal Aquino Abellada and Ballsy Aquino Cruz and Mitos Santisteban Doris Magsaysay Ho Amb. Mayorga Havaianas+University Athletic rics by working with mahogany and jackfruit seedlings points of Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila. Association of the Philippines artisans from com- were planted in Brgy. Tabunan Bravo was born in Valparaiso, Chile in 1936 (UAAP) collection, the official munity-based enter- with the help of students from the and passed away last year in Taroudant, Morocco. licensed UAAP flip-flops. These prises. For orders or University of Cebu and volunteers At 17, he held his first solo exhibition. He then are available at All Flip-Flops Raise a glass to the Christ- inquiries, email domestic. from the Alliance of Concerned moved to the southern city of Concepcion and branches (Alabang Town Center, mas spirit! Make the holidays [email protected]. Texters and other organizations. quickly gained several portrait commissions. His Bonifacio High Street, Glorietta even more merry with Infinity (Katherine Solis) earnings would allow him to move to Madrid in 3, Greenbelt 5, SM City North wine, popularized by the top- 1961. It was not long before he became a sought- Clockwise from top: Single-chain SAVE ThE DATE EDSA Annex, SM Mall of Asia, rating TV drama “Walang Hang- necklace with braided layers of knitted after portraitist amongst social luminaries.
SM Marikina, SM Megamall, gan.” Orders may be placed at cotton, P889; Clutch bag in knitted October -: 11th Asian Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila runs until NAVASERO MANDY Robinsons Place Ermita, Tri- the ABS-CBN Store, G/F ELJ cotton basket weave, P1,489; and Forum on CSR, Bangkok. October 20, 2012. The exhibit is accompanied BY noma, Complex Eastwood Mall, Building, ABS-CBN Com- by weekly activities on Saturdays, including a caption color-block clutch in knitted cotton in For more info, log on to Judy Araneta Roxas and Berta Lopez Jaime and Bea Agnes Huibonhoa and Sandy Prieto OTOS Havaianas, P1,195/pair Complex Festival Mall, Rustan’s pound and online via abscbn- extra-small basket weave and hand- www.asianforumcsr.com curator’s talk on October 6 and drawing ses- Sen. Richard Gordon Feliciano Zobel de Ayala Amb. Harry Thomas Romualdez Tessie and Arturo Luz Infinity wine, P500/bottle Alabang Town Center, Rustan’s store.multiply.com. (Pia de Leon) woven Kantarines fabric, P1,489 sions. Ph
10 Lopezlink October 2012 LIFELONG WELLNESS TRAVEL Lopezlink October 2012 11
Sudoku WE’VE seen Asian Eye Institute grow Lopez Group walkers Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 and transform from CSR project to Thousands run, para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa booming business venture to leading celebrate th bawat row, column at kahon. light of the ambulatory surgical center sector in only a decade. As the lore goes, Dear Rosie ride and roll for WTT anniversary Lopez Group chairman emeritus Os- ment agencies and private companies. Congratulations to Gina Lopez By Ross Hamo Jr. car M. Lopez (OML), who had to fly and her tireless team! to the US annually in order to have his First-time host Quezon City was the venue of the run this year, the Pasig River glaucoma treated, thought it was about with the proceeds going toward the rehabilitation of its own esteros. By Katherine Solis time the Philippines got its own world- The cleanup of that city’s waterways is another gargantuan task moving class eye center. He enlisted the help of forward, with the success of the Estero de Paco setting the bar high for KAPIT Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig’s managing director of ABS-CBN his friend, Fil-Am ophthalmologist Dr. KBPIP. The target for the next year is the 12-kilometer San Juan River 09.30. 2012 Run, Ride & Roll for Foundation Inc. that operates KB- Felipe Tolentino, assembled the spon- that flows from Quezon City to Mandaluyong and is one of the major the Pasig River made a stronger PIP. sors, and the rest is history. tributaries of the Pasig River. As Gina Lopez puts it, “If we clean San call for cleaner esteros with around Among the runners were 1 That brainchild is now on the brink Juan River, we’ll clean half of the Pasig River.” 70,000 actual participants despite Gina Lopez, ABS-CBN chair- of becoming a teen, and we look for- Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila is our chance to view the works heavy rains in Quezon City. man and CEO Eugenio Lopez ward to even more robust growth and of the world-renowned Chilean artist who lived in Manila for a time Around 87,000 registered III, ABS-CBN Cable Channels more Filipinos receiving the top-notch eye care they deserve. In in the late 1960s. Drop by the Metropolitan Museum this month, and to participate in the advocacy and Print Media Group head Er- this issue, we take a look at what Asian Eye has in store for us. try to level up your Bravo experience by attending the special activities, event that will raise funds for the nie Lopez, Senator Pia Cayetano, On September 21, 2012, we marked the 40th anniversary of the like the curator’s talk and sketching sessions. cleanup of esteros in Quezon City. Kim Atienza, Matteo Guidicelli, declaration of martial law. For those born in the 1980s and later, We have a fresh batch of Christmas gift suggestions in this issue, This number was higher than the Kim Chiu, Maja Salvador and OML in a recent speech described it thus: “Political and civil rights this time from ABS-CBN and Rags2Riches Inc. Of course, Power turnout in 11.20.2011 Run for the Xian Lim. were systematically suppressed. Economic and business interests Plant Mall, with its steady infusion of exciting stores, is ever reliable Pasig River that was the largest KBPIP aims to raise P14 mil- and opportunities were cornered and concentrated in favor of a when it comes to the perfect gift. Check out the newest members of single racing event last year with lion in the run to start the cleanup select few. Dissent in any form was stifled with an impunity not the Power Plant family on page 12. 86,547 runners. in the esteros of Quezon City as a previously seen in our nation’s history.” ooOoo “There were still a lot of people part of the seven-year rehabilita- Very Easy The martial law years, which on paper lasted until 1981, is under Congrats sa patuloy na pamamayagpag ng nationwide ratings ng Easy despite the rain. They ran in the tion of the Pasig River. KBPIP’s closer scrutiny especially in the Lopez Group in the wake of the ABS-CBN!—Leloy Medium rain, they biked in the rain. It campaign, which has spurred lo- Hard publication of the life story of one of its chief implementers, former ooOoo shows conviction. If people want cal government units in cleaning Defense Minister—and now Senate President—Juan Ponce Enrile. What is Maricel’s role in the upcoming teleserye “Bukas Na Lang it bad enough, we’re going to clean their own esteros, will be launched As to why the Lopezes agreed to back the publication of Enrile’s Kita Mamahalin”? What other projects are in store for her now that the Pasig River,” said Gina Lopez, in San Juan City in 2013. memoir, OML explains in our story on page 3. she’s back in the Kapamilya network?—Yan The Walk the Talk series under the auspices of our Lifelong All we can tell you right now is, just watch for it! We assure you it’s From top: Cedie Answer to September puzzle Solution, tips and com- Wellness team marked its sixth anniversary early last month. Af- going to be exciting, and worth the wait! Lopez Vargas with puter program available ter the walk in Rizal, the awarding of the year’s most dedicated ooOoo the Perfect At- at www.sudoku.com walkers took place. Thirty-four employees representing eight I was able to view the Claudio Bravo exhibit on the first Saturday tendance awardees; companies were feted to cap the anniversary trek. Also cited were after it opened. Felt very honored to be able to get “up close and With the ABS- the six companies that consistently sent the largest delegations to personal” with the works of a world-famous artist like Mr. Bravo. CBN participants; GRIFFIN SIERRA the walks. Ati-atihan dancers By Carla Ricafort Atienza Thanks to the organizers!—Kristin RECOMMENDS Fresh from Walk the Talk, Lopez Group kapamilya supported add to the festive If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- mood Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s ultra successful 09.30.2012 Run, Ride & Roll for the Pasig actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, AROUND 400 Lopez Group Bayan, EDC, FPIP, FPRC and The two faces River. They strutted their stuff in the fourth iteration of the run, please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ employees and their dependents SKYcable Corporation. which featured a “ride and roll” element and drew some 80,000 benpres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend enjoyed another wellness stint Cedie Lopez Vargas, Lopez of participants from schools, nongovernment organizations, govern- or fan on Facebook. 4 during the sixth Walk the Talk Group HR Council chairper- (WTT) anniversary held at Palo son, in her inspirational message Montreal 1. AFI managing director Alto Leisure and Residential highlighted the growing active MONTREAL is one of, if not the most in- young, artsy and intellectual as this is where Another discovery is the Reso or the under- Airfare deals Gina Lopez with Quezon Estate, Baras, Rizal on Septem- participation of employees and teresting city you can visit in Canada. Unlike the universities, cinema and theatre converge. ground city. Reso, from the French word reseau, City mayor Herbert ber 8, 2012. their family members, as well as some other destinations, say at an island resort There are many pubs, bars and cafés to soak up meaning “network,” is a system of passages Manila-Incheon-Manila. $277 ++. Travel Bautista The early-morning drizzle the unwavering support of the where your day-to-day experience on the trip is the creative atmosphere. leading to malls, cinemas, museums, offices period starts now until November 30, 2012. 2. ABS-CBN chairman did not dampen the spirits of the respective companies that they a lot of the same thing, in Montreal, your travel A staple in every culturally-diverse city, and metro stations under the city. To find the Tickets must be issued by October 31, and CEO Gabby Lopez WTT participants as they trav- represent. experience will vary depending on which side north of “The Main” is Montreal’s 2012. Non-rebookable on outbound flight. III eled up Palo Alto. They walked Everyone left the venue of the city you are in. Chinatown. Move up to Plateau Mont Changes permitted on return flight at $50 3. ABS-CBN Cable around the main roads and happy, especially those who won Montreal was traditionally divided into Royal where there are even more bars change fee. Non-endorsable, non-reroutable. Channels and Print climbed 249 steps to the basin raffle prizes, including the grand the French quarter to the east and the British and restaurants, then if you venture a bit Subject to taxes and fuel charges. Media Group head Ernie of the natural waterfalls, which prize—a 21-inch TV courtesy quarter to the west of Mount Royal, the triple- further, you will find yourself in Little Buy 1, Get 1 Manila-Beijing-Manila. Lopez with Sen. Pia completed the approximately of Adtel Inc. peaked hill at the heart of the city from which Italy. Along the way, you will stumble $249++. Travel period starts now until Oc- Cayetano six-kilometer walk. SPORTS & WELLNESS its name was taken. upon little discoveries, restaurants and tober 31, 2012. Tickets must be issued by 4. Channel head Cory Vi- Thirty-four employees who CALENDAR You can have a very European, old-world teahouses featuring less common, more October 15, 2012. Valid only if at least two 9 attended all the walks in the experience in Old Montreal, at Place Jacques unexpected cuisines. passengers are traveling together. Maxi- danes with Maja Salvador OCTOBER past year went home with tro- 5. Kim Atienza and Mat- 1: Triple D-The Down ‘n’ Cartier, where you can sit for a café au mum stay of 14 days. Nonrefundable. Non- phies and gift certificates worth teo Guidicelli Dirty Dash, lait at one of the restaurant terraces lin- rebookable, non-reroutable. Subject to taxes 6. Robi Domingo P4,000 each. The most dedicated 3K (Nuvali, ing the streets offering Parisian alfresco and fuel charges. RAMOS Laguna), 6am. Fee: P700. 7. Venus Raj walkers came from Asian Eye dining. Another way to experience Old Manila-Vancouver-Manila. US$900++. Contact thedownanddirty- 8. Sam Milby Institute (1), First Philippine In- Montreal is on a caleche (horse-drawn Travel periods: September 9-December RYAN dash.com 9. Gabby Lopez with some dustrial Park (1), ABS-CBN (2), -4: Silent retreat carriage) ride through Rue Notre Dame, Reso, follow the blue signs at street level that 16, 2012; December 24-26, 2012; January
AND of the runners Lopez Group Foundation Inc. where naturally, the Basilique Notre- show you where to descend. 11-28, 2013; and February 14-March 15, (3), Philec (3), First Philippine (Makiling Main House). Dame is located. When travelling to Montreal, check the weather 2013. Ticketing must be completed within 10. Skateboarders join Fee: P1,700/day. Contact Holdings Corporation (6), En- Moving north from Old Montreal before your trip. Montreal summers tend to be very 72 hours upon reservation, until October TAGLE the fun Marissa, 641-1192 11. River Warriors with ergy Development Corporation : Run United Philippine and at the heart of downtown Montreal hot and winters are really cold, so it is best to travel 16, 2012. Child discount applies. Rebook- JEP Kim and Matteo (7) and First Philippine Realty Marathon, is “The Main” or Boulevard Saint-Lau- during late spring and early fall. When tipping in a ing fee CAD$100. Cancellation/No-show
BY 500m/3K/5K/ Corporation (11). rent, where street signs to the east have restaurant, 15% of the pretax bill is acceptable. You fee CAD$200. Subject to taxes and fuel 10K/21K/42K, 2:30am. The top six companies that the suffix “-est,” and those to the west might also want to consider purchasing a museum charges. OTOS Fee: P350-P1,300. Contact 10 11 consistently sent the most num- have the suffix “-ouest.” Should you Call Griffin Sierra at 898-2451 or email Ph 887-6194 pass which allows you unlimited access to the bus ber of delegates were ABS-CBN, choose to go east, you will find yourself and metro system for three days and, of course, [email protected]. Other at Quartier Latin. The vibe here is very free entry to 30 museums! packages available. (C. Atienza) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline
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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this October list: Helen Gamboa, Jessy Mendiola, Hit the town with Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Wendy Tabusalla, Jodi Sta. Maria, Louise ‘Chalk’! delos Reyes, Karen Pamintuan and Chalk prepares a primer on the Angel Aquino work the best Au- hottest nightspots you and your tumn/Winter 2012 trends with their friends should visit. This month signature poise. Learn everything also marks the magazine’s first les- you need to know about cosmetic bian, gay, bisexual and transgender procedures, anti-aging products and special as it turns the spotlight on the country’s the fiery lipstick trend that has taken “out and proud” youth scene. Cover girl and Spidey tackles the Green over the fashion runways. Chalk columnist Jasmine Curtis-Smith talks about her love for her “becky” friends! Plus, tips Goblin! ‘FOOD’: The 17th on raiding your guy’s wardrobe, and more! In the fifth volume ofSpider-Man Magazine Phil- ippine Edition, meet two of Peter Parker’s most anniversary issue Celebrating generations of wily villains: the glidin’ Green Goblin and the Make your very own electrifying Electro—each on a mission take down dream cake, like our athletes our favorite superhero! Enjoy our pullout poster cover, Pink Ombre UAAP Magazine honors the and pullout set of stickers with both Goblin and Cake with marsh- finest athletes from the pres- Electro in it! As mallow icing. Our ent and past seasons: Allan a bonus treat, 17th anniversary is- Caidic from the University we have a page sue also features sto- of the East, Renren Ritualo for Spider-Man ries on personalized from De La Salle Univer- fans who sent candy by Twisted sity and Kiefer Ravena from in their pictures Candy, a food trip Ateneo. We introduce the and illustrations! to Morocco and league’s prettiest cheer danc- ‘Metro ‘redefines Ageless our annual 50 Best ers and the football players. Get the new- List—a rundown of our favor- UAAP Magazine also has fea- est issues of your Style ite dishes and restaurants, food tures on other UAAP sports, favorite maga- Dressed in Gucci from head to toe, Metro cov- finds, our go-to media outlets such as swimming, beach vol- zines at leading er girls Lucy Torres-Gomez and Alice Dixson and this year’s hottest food leyball and badminton, plus a bookstores and epitomize the essence of looking good at any personalities. All these plus 32 profile on coach Aric del Ro- magazine stands age. Metro also presents its first Women of Now kitchen-tested recipes! sario! nationwide. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS Goodies from Kiehl’s FreshBy Nowee T. de la Cerna offerings IT is always exciting when you have something new and bottoms and classy shoes at the R2 or when something has changed. This month in Power Level. Plant Mall, these new and newly renovated stores are more than ready to welcome you! Morelli’s Coming to Manila is a heritage brand Kiehl’s of ice cream from London, Morelli’s Looking for the perfect skin care Gelato. Over the last 100 years, Morelli’s that’s all natural? Kiehl’s has the so- has made hundreds of flavors and their lution! Whether it’s for main- classic best sellers come tenance or for avoiding acne, from different parts of Kiehl’s works all the world. Try Morelli’s its magic family on the recipes Be ever pretty with Ever New Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Mike Lopez products and less on for vanilla, Executive Editor Rosan Cruz the packaging so as chocolate from Ghana to focus on giv- and Brazilian coffee. Contributing Editors ing clients the Visit them at the R1 Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) care they need. Level. Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Red Samar (Bayan) Head on to the Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) Power Plant Mall Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) R2 Level. Ross Hamo (Wellness) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Cinemas Ever New Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Catch this month’s Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing The Australian fashion feature at the Power Plant brand Ever New is now avail- Mall Cinemas! Daniel Craig LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings able in Power Plant Mall! reprises his role as Agent 007 Corp. PR Group How about shopping early in “Skyfall,” the 23rd James 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City for your holiday outfit? Bond film. Join the 50th an- Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 For feedback, email [email protected] Satisfy your fashion niversary celebration of Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph fix by checking out the movie franchise as Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph Ever New’s tasteful “Skyfall” opens on Octo- dresses, colorful tops ber 31!