Psychological First Aid—Learning to Help Others by Helping Ourselves

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Lopezlink April 2021 BIZ NEWS BIZ NEWS Lopezlink April 2021 First Gen attributable net FGEN LNG taps BW for LNG project ABS-CBN’s COVID-19 response FGEN LNG Corporation is capable of storing LNG and has executed a five-year time which has an onboard regasifi- income down 7% charter party with BW FSRU cation plant capable of return- wins at 18th PH Quill Awards IV Pte. Ltd., a wholly owned ing LNG into a gaseous state By Kane Choa FIRST Gen Corporation The company, however, had a ($2,151 million) in 2019. All subsidiary of BW Gas Lim- and then supplying it directly ended 2020 with P13.7 billion lower recurring attributable net of the company’s platforms ited, for the charter of a float- into the gas network. ($276 million), a 7% decline in income to parent of P4.5 billion were affected by the decline in ABS-CBN’s multipronged The company’s COVID re- safety and well-being of Ka- ing storage regasification unit In addition to providing net income attributable to equi- ($90 million) for the year, while demand brought by the pan- COVID-19 response that sponse helped educate the public pamilya artists and workers. (FSRU) in respect of FGEN storage and regasification ty holders from the operations it generated P5.1 billion ($98 demic that resulted in lower helped Filipinos cope with the about COVID-19 on TV, radio The company also received LNG’s interim offshore LNG services, the BW Paris—the of its 3,492-megawatt (MW) million) in 2019. power prices. pandemic via a fundraising and online through public ser- a Philippine Quill Award for terminal project that will be FSRU to be provided— is clean, low-carbon and renew- The hydro platform’s attrib- The natural gas portfolio ac- campaign, a multi-platform in- vice announcements featuring “KapamilYammer.” The internal built at the First Gen Clean capable of providing ancillary able portfolio. The company utable earnings contribution counted for 59% of First Gen’s formation drive and programs Kapamilya personalities via the communications tool uses the Energy Complex in Batangas services such as the reloading resource is expected to be less also delivered lower operat- fell by 90%, or P0.6 billion total consolidated revenues. that gave hope to families stuck “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” enterprise social network called City. of LNG into trucks and small- reliable in producing and pro- ing expenses, interest expenses, ($12 million), to P0.1 billion EDC’s geothermal, wind and at home was honored with an campaign and documentaries, Yammer, wherein Kapamilya The project will allow FGEN scale LNG vessels, which can viding sufficient fuel supply for and incurred foreign exchange ($1 million) for 2020 from solar revenues accounted for Award of Excellence at the and amplified the government’s employees get to express, interact LNG to accelerate its ability to then distribute LNG to nearby the country’s existing gas-fired gains. P0.7 billion ($14 million) 38% of First Gen’s total consol- 18th Philippine Quill Awards. updates and health protocols and receive updates anytime, any- introduce LNG to the Philip- industrial areas as well as the power plants, and even less so It had P15.4 billion ($296 in 2019 mainly due to lower idated revenues in 2020, while ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN through news reports delivered where such as health tips, safety pines as early as the third quar- rest of the Philippine archi- for additional gas-fired power million) in earnings from the prices at the Wholesale Elec- the hydro plants accounted for Foundation Inc.’s “Pantawid ng on different platforms. protocols, company announce- ter of 2022 to serve the natural pelago. plants. The entry of LNG will same period in 2019. tricity Spot Market, though 2%. Pag-ibig” provided relief goods ABS-CBN further helped ments and inspiring features to gas requirements of existing and FGEN LNG believes the encourage new power plant The natural gas platform mildly offset by higher ancil- “While we are grateful that to over 900,000 families within ease the anxieties of families engage the internal community. future gas-fired power plants of project will play a critical role developments as well as indus- suffered from a 7% decrease in lary service sales. The hydro First Gen was marginally af- six months since it was launched as the stay-at-home orders The International Association third parties and FGEN LNG in ensuring the energy secu- trial and transport industries earnings for the year to P9.3 platform’s recurring earnings fected by the decline in power in March 2020 with the help of continued by bringing back of Business Communicators affiliates. rity of the Luzon grid and the to consider it as a replacement billion ($187 million) from in 2020 were the same at P0.1 demand resulting from the partner organizations and local well-loved classics on televi- Philippines holds the Philippine An FSRU is a liquefied nat- Philippines, particularly as the to more costly and polluting P10.4 billion ($201 million) billion ($1 million). pandemic, we are still looking government units. It is now on sion, offering over 1,000 mov- Quill Awards annually to honor ural gas carrier or LNGC that indigenous Malampaya gas fuels. in 2019. From a recurring at- First Gen’s recurring net forward to a better 2021. Not its third phase called “Pilipino ies for free streaming online on excellent communications pro- tributable net income to parent income attributable to equity only do we expect the country Para sa Pilipino” (see related iWantTFC and producing new grams and skills by companies of P10.1 billion ($194 million) holders in 2020 was P12.6 bil- to climb its way up to recov- story on page 7). content even as it ensured the and agencies in the country. in 2019, the gas platform gen- lion ($252 million). This was ery, but we are also preparing erated P9.2 billion ($184 mil- P2.2 billion ($32 million) or for this by, among other things, ‘Repair. Restore. Recover.’ NBAQ4 shifts to lion) for 2020. 11% less than the 2019 earnings commencing the construction Energy Development Cor- of P14.8 billion ($284 million) of the country’s first LNG ter- poration (EDC) contributed due mainly to lower electricity minal next month which puts Take business online, wealth attributable earnings from its sales across all platforms. the company in a good position renewable energy source geothermal, wind and solar Consolidated revenues for expanding its gas portfolio By Dolly Pasia-Ramos platforms amounting to P5.3 from the sale of electricity in especially after the recent DOE coach tells entrepreneurs billion ($106 million) in 2020, 2020 declined by P20.6 bil- [Department of Energy] coal 5% higher in comparison to the lion ($321 million) or 15% to moratorium,” First Gen presi- THE Novaliches-Balara Aq- “In addition to saving Plant. P5.2 billion ($101 million) it P91.2 billion ($1,830 million) dent and COO Giles Puno ueduct 4 (NBAQ4) project is money, it also helps reduce A tunnel boring machine earned in 2019. compared to P111.8 billion said. shifting to a renewable energy dependence on fossil fuels (TBM) is being used to build source through the 140-mega- and that is absolutely critical the aqueduct—the first time in watt (MW) Bacman Geother- to protecting the health of all the Philippines a TBM is used FPH recurring net income at P9.4B mal Power Plant. Filipinos, now and for genera- in an urban setting. In a contract signed earlier tions to come.” Project manager Rod Scott FOR the year ended Dec. 31, response to the COVID-19 lated expenses incurred by the this year, NovaBala Joint Ven- First Balfour pollution con- said: “Our tunnel boring ma- 2020, recurring net income pandemic. group. ture Corporation (NBJVC) trol officer Jennifer Padillo chine and equipment are op- (RNI) attributable to First The net income attributable The FPH Group’s total reve- entered into an agreement noted that the project’s annual erating 24 hours a day, con- Philippine Holdings Corpora- to FPH also decreased by P2.7 nues decreased by P26.3 billion with First Gen Corporation’s energy consumption is equiva- suming around 2 megawatts tion (FPH) amounted to P9.4 billion or 22%, from P12.6 bil- or 20%, from P133.6 billion in Bacman Geothermal Inc. for lent to 2,970 metric tons of car- of power. To operate using billion, a 21% or P2.6 billion lion in 2019 to P9.9 billion in 2019 to P107.3 billion in 2020. the supply of 900 kilowatts of bon dioxide, comparable to the renewable energy generated decline from last year’s P12.0 2020, reflecting the slide in The decline was largely caused electricity per month to the energy use of 343 households from the Bacman Geother- billion. The downturn was RNI partly tempered by the by the economic disruptions of project facility in Quezon City. in one year. mal Plant is without doubt caused by the weaker operat- net nonrecurring gains booked the COVID-19 pandemic that The initiative was a joint effort One of the largest and a fantastic achievement. It is ing results of the group’s ener- during the year largely on ac- brought about lower sales of between NBJVC and First Gen most important infrastruc- the right thing to do. This also gy, real estate and construction count of the proceeds from in- electricity caused by lower de- whose teams worked around ture projects Manila Wa- paves the way in fulfilling our and energy services businesses, surance claims, the feed-in tar- mand and spot market prices, “IF your business is offline -be Tan also said that business how we can respond in times of the clock to facilitate the ter Company Inc. (MWCI) parent company’s mission of mainly reflecting the finan- iff rate escalation adjustments lower commercial leasing and fore, you need to put it online.” owners need to manage their uncertainty,” Tan added. changeover. has undertaken to date, the ‘forging collaborative path- cial impact of the community and favorable foreign exchange geothermal well drilling rev- This is what guest speaker expectations in today’s climate Tools that can help entrepre- NBAQ4 commercial man- NBAQ4 project involves the ways for a decarbonized and quarantine measures imple- movements during the year, enues, and lower volume of and wealth coach Chinkee Tan of COVID-19, respond to neurs are the broadband pack- ager Nigel Jackson said: construction of a new intake regenerative future.’” mented by the government in partly offset by pandemic-re- electrical transformer sales. told entrepreneurs in the “Re- things beyond their control, in- ages offered by SKYBIZ, which “Transitioning away from facility at the La Mesa res- Project completion of pair. Restore. Recover.” webi- cluding the threats of the pan- provides reliable internet connec- conventional energy sources ervoir, a 7.3-kilometer un- NBAQ4, which aims to deliver nar organized by SKYBIZ, the demic, and embrace change in tivity services to microbusinesses to clean energy was driven by derground aqueduct passing bulk water from La Mesa Dam business solutions arm of SKY. and out of one’s organization, and SMEs that are affordable. the JV board at the inception under Commonwealth Av- to Balara in Quezon City, is at Tan shared tips to help mi- among others. Among SKYBIZ’s products are of the project as an economi- enue and an outlet facility at 77%. crobusiness owners and SMEs He emphasized the impor- BIZbroadband and Fiber Con- cally smart choice. the Balara Water Treatment NBJVC is composed of restart their ventures and suc- tance of adapting to techno- nect plans, which are available CMC di Ravenna (Italy), ceed in the new normal setup logical trends to restore hopes at a limited-time promo of 50% First Balfour (Philippines) annual meeting dates where stringent safety protocols for one’s business to succeed off for three months—valid until and Chun Wo Engineer- have forced Filipino consumers instead of waiting for the old June 30, 2021. ing (Hong Kong). In August May 19: First Gen Corporation, 10 a.m. to shift to buying online. normal to come back. For inquiries, email jump- 2017, it signed the design- “If your business is not on the “No one can predict when [email protected] or visit May 21: First Philippine Holdings Corporation, 10 a.m. and-build contract for the internet, then your business will the pandemic will end. In other skybiz.com.ph to find out more aqueduct project which is a May 24: Rockwell Land Corporation, 9 a.m. be out of business,” Tan said, words, it’s either we wait for it about its latest offerings and collaboration among MWCI, quoting Bill Gates. to end or we can surely choose updates. To be conducted virtually by means of remote commu- Metropolitan Waterworks and nications. Sewerage System, NBJVC and Ove Arup. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline

Lopezlink April 2021 Lopezlink April 2021 Meet the Team

The Arugang Kapamilya team: Ernie Lopez Janbern Barel Tina Pasion Kyle Vail Audrey Trinidad

Janice Dugan Mitchell Bullecer Faith Bacon Dimpy Jazmines Dr. Lito Gapas Cecile Batalla

can affect the biggest change, For the participants, as bud- “Giving the PFA training to Spotlight you can channel your energy ding PFAiders, the learning as many as possible within your to where you can have most session was an opportunity to group will help each one assess impact instead of feeling stuck learn and realize things about whether this training is already and powerless. themselves. enough for them or they will PFA in the Lopez Group Some of the dozens of Lopez Group employees who took part in the PFA webinars For instance, we have no Andrea from TG Ser- need further services.” control over what COVID-19 vices Inc. shared: “I’ve learned PFA is a step in the right psychological stress, putting a are deployed to disaster areas kot at walang laman ang isip nyo exercises that could help calm in the mornings, then do brain- variants are out there, but we plenty from the webinar. As direction, a way to destigma- IN his presentation in last Psychological... year’s Lopez Learning Syn- from page 1 strain on their work-life balance to help communities cope with kung hindi pag-aalala, ibig sabi- one’s mind and body. storming during this time. You have some control over how an aspiring psychologist, it tize asking for mental health and even on their relationships their experiences. But in light hin meron kayong mental health While we know that stress can leave the daily inbox purge vigilant we are about wearing a encouraged me to pursue my support, and to recognize that ergy Summit (LLSS), Ernie A year into the COVID-19 with their loved ones. of the pandemic, the Health issues and you need support.” is a normal part of life, it is also for after lunch, when your brain mask and face shield, and a lot passion. It helped me in terms everyone can use these skills to Lopez described the Lopez pandemic, it is understandable In response, the Lopez and Wellness Cluster decided She further explained: “These equally important to know how is winding down after a meal. of control over how much time of learning different coping help themselves and be better Group Arugang Kapamilya (or that many of us feel fatigued Group HR Council, the that PFA can teach the same are normal in times like this. It to manage it and regulate the An item that Halcyon we spend on our phones scroll- mechanisms to regulate my equipped to help friends and Health and Wellness) Cluster’s and distraught in the face of Health and Wellness Cluster, skills to employees trying to is a matter of seeking help.” emotions that come with it. highlighted is that multitask- ing for news and how much time mental health. It also encour- loved ones who may need sup- psychological first aid (PFA) rising cases and death tolls. and Halcyon Mental Health grapple with the current health Designed as a three-part That is why it is important to ing is not good for one’s mental with we spend with our families. aged me to improve myself so port. As the old saying goes: initiative as “the first step that At the same time, we hear of worked together to offer free crisis and how it has changed learning sessions, it was sepa- see the value of self-care and health because it is simply By focusing on what we can that I can also help the people “You cannot pour from an we want to take for mental people talking about pandemic psychological first aid (PFA) to their lives. rated into three-hour webinars knowing your priorities. overwhelming to our brains. control, we can see progress and around me.” empty cup.” PFA helps you to health for our country.” fatigue, leading to general ex- Lopez kapamilya. According to Halcyon Men- held on March 6, 13 and 20. It One key takeaway is that Instead, practice mindfulness by gain confidence over time. Health and Wellness Clus- fill your cup so that PFAiders “Just like first aid, not every- haustion and anxiety because PFA is training that teaches tal Health founder, managing was structured to help partici- when you aren’t able to spend focusing on one task at a time The last activity, role playing, ter head Ernie Lopez said: “My are grounded and feel safe, and body is a doctor but everybody there is so much change and and equips participants to do director and lead psychothera- pants understand and regulate time doing things that you so you feel in control instead was designed to help partici- dream is for every Filipino to are then able to go out, listen can be trained in first aid to by typhoon Yolanda. Years pine Holdings Corporation unpredictability in their lives. what is necessary in times of pist Zenia Panahon, “if lagi na their emotional and psycho- consider as priorities in your of pulled from every direction. pants apply what they learned have their own small groups, and be exposed to the experi- help in times of emergency. In later, this effort earned KCFI a provide support for strategic Many of our kapamilya crises. Typically, it is provided kayong galit at hindi ka naman logical states to help them life, you are more likely to feel That is why it is important to during the three webinars in a small group of two to three ences of others. the same way, we also want to recognition in the 2016 Lopez planning and program review. reported increased mental and as training for volunteers who dating ganoon, o lagi kayong ta- determine their capacity to help stressed, upset or dysregulated. learn to set boundaries when it sample scenarios they might people they can talk to about By the end of the third be trained in psychological first Achievement Award, for that Lopez encouraged all others. Some 200 kapamilya Self-care isn’t just about mas- comes to what you spend your encounter as a “PFAider.” Each what’s going on in their lives or webinar, 24 out of 33 partici- aid because mental health is program had by then benefited employees to take the PFA from various Lopez Group sages and meditation, it can time or energy on. Saying no scenario allowed participants to pray with, and just feel like they pants had expressed interest in such an urgent issue right now,” thousands of teachers, students, course as the cluster aims to companies participated in the be about engaging in a hobby isn’t about missing out or not use their senses to observe the are heard.” taking the additional training the ABS-CBN Foundation parents and other individuals. promote an “inclusive and sessions. you like, spending time with a being supportive of a friend behavior of the person they are With the PFA, he hoped to become bona fide PFAiders Inc. (AFI)-Bantay Bata 163 di- Today, the initiative to optimal health and well-being Self-care and knowing your loved one or even taking time asking for a favor or a colleague talking to, to actively listen to that it can start among Lopez who are ready to be deployed to rector of advocacy pointed out. strengthen our self-care con- for every Filipino.” Arugang priorities to exercise. asking you to join a project—it what they are saying, and to be Group kapamilya. His own communities that need help. The collaborative idea to tinues through the synergy led Kapamilya is in the process The first webinar on March Mindfulness and boundary- is about understanding what able to spot the opportunities experience taught him how Mercedes Lopez-Vargas, take care of an individual’s by Arugang Kapamilya leads of putting together a roster of 6 focused on emotional dys- setting you are capable of giving your that lie within the situations. mental health can affect one’s Lopez Group Foundation Inc. emotional and mental well-be- Ernie Lopez and Janbern Barel “PFAiders” within the Lopez regulation, which refers to the The second webinar on full attention to, and what is What was clear from each life and how reaching out for president and executive direc- ing in the Lopez Group first of First Gen Corporation. The Group as part of its initial inability of a person to control March 13 focused on mind- important to you. scenario was that a PFAider help can be key to handling the tor, said: “It is truly timely and dawned in 2013, when Knowl- members include Tina Pa- phase. their emotional responses to fulness and boundary setting. Focusing on what you can isn’t meant to provide solutions challenges our “new normal” much needed that our Health edge Channel Foundation Inc. sion and Kyle Vail of AFI, Companies and organiza- a situation. Many things can Participants filled up an activity control to the people they are helping. life brings us. and Wellness Cluster, together (KCFI) worked with AFI-Sa- Audrey Trinidad of Asian Eye tions can help by adopting the cause dysregulation, including sheet to help them understand The third and last webinar Instead, they are there to be Halcyon Mental Health’s with Halcyon Mental Health, gip Kapamilya, the Psychologi- Institute, Janice Dugan and Arugang Kapamilya program physical or emotional trauma, their energy levels at different on March 20 included an activ- present and empathetic listen- Panahon explained that psy- opted to conduct a collaborative cal Association of the Philip- Mitchell Bullecer of First Gen, and by rolling out the second tragedy or an ongoing crisis. times of the day so that they ity that allowed the participants ers who understand that every chotherapy services are not project of psychological first pines and other organizations Faith Bacon of Lopez Group phase, Community Wellness To cope with dysregulation, can understand how they feel to figure out what is on their person’s situation is unique and always reachable due to the aid aimed at addressing ways to produce a video series that Foundation Inc. and Dimpy and PFA, for their host com- Halcyon facilitators highlighted and organize their workdays plate and which among these to help them see opportunities limited number of practitioners to take care of ourselves, so that guided teachers on dealing Jazmines of SKYcable. munities. For more info, email the link between the physical better. are the things they actually to grow so that they can figure in the country and the amount we can ultimately take care and with the psychological needs Dr. Lito Gapas and Ce- Janbern Barel at jabarel@first- action and emotional reaction. For instance, if you know have control over. By break- out what solution is right for involved to avail of such ser- reach out to all those around of young children traumatized cile Batalla of First Philip- gen.com.ph. A member of the Halcyon team in action in the community They taught simple breathing you do your best creative work ing down where your actions them. vices. us.”

Lopezlink April 2021 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY Lopezlink April 2021 Knowledge + Beyond ‘Pilipino Para sa Pilipino’ Takeaways from my 21 years at Knowledge Channel ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ continues By Rina Lopez to help Filipinos in need KCFI president and executive for the formal PK-12 and the experts led by Prof. Leezl Cam- develop the fastest and the director Rina Lopez shares her Alternative Learning System poamor-Olegario, they recom- time when they most need ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. thoughts on the state of education learners and their teachers in mended that one of the ways responsive care, nutrition, (AFI) recently launched the in the Philippines via her new media and technologies acces- to avert the learning crisis was health, social protection and newest edition of its “Pantawid column, Knowledge + Beyond sible by them, on-air, online and to encourage learners to watch early stimulation for learning. ng Pag-ibig” campaign. offline all over the country and video lessons on TV, specifi- 2. Building the capacity of In its launch phase, “Pan- THE Knowledge Channel the world. It has in the last few cally mentioning Knowledge caregivers and teachers is tawid ng Pag-ibig: Pilipino Foundation (KCFI) is turn- years a growing emphasis on Channel. most critical. Representatives from EDC, NRC, Carlos P. Romulo Foundation and Ormoc during the virtual MOA signing Para sa Pilipino” is focused ing 22 this year. This is the the 0- to 8-year-old children. Acknowledging the need for 3. Educational videos for on providing immediate relief age when many of our youth Recent international bench- education leaders, teachers and children and their teachers through distribution of food graduate from college. As such marking tests in reading, math even parents to continue learn- and caregivers are a more Ormoc to become model for packs and hot meals to families I consider this another mile- and science have shown the ing to teach children especially sustainable learning resource most in need. stone year, looking back at 21 poor performance of Filipino with new pedagogies and tech- especially with the current Every P100 donation made years of working and learning children in Grades 4 and 5, and nologies, KCFI has also always effects of climate change and resilience with EDC, NRC partnership through AFI bank and online and going out into the world to 15-year-olds where the Philip- conducted trainings and even pandemics. By Frances Ariola payment partners GCash and continue learning—but with an pines ranks at the bottom. As now includes the more effective We cannot ignore the learn- PayMaya, or through voucher earnestness to do so even more learning is cumulative, these test coaching and mentoring. ing crisis in our country. We IN March 1976, Energy keep helping Ormoc become mitigation, adaptation and redemption in Lazada and strategically and an eagerness to results show the lack of foun- What started as a corporate The author shares a learning moment with a KCFI beneficiary in the 0-8 age all are being called to help our Development Corporation resilient for the good of the disaster risk reduction. We Grab, can feed one family for all of us as one community to hospitals and partner cities. collaborate with more partners dational skills in these subjects. social responsibility arm of one group children live better lives. We (EDC) was born to help build Ormocanons and their neigh- are well in line with the state- a day. Four hundred pesos can show compassion to our fel- Under the campaign, AFI who are committed to make a We are, as the World Bank puts company has now become a are all being called to come the country’s economic re- boring communities. ment of EDC chairman Piki help feed a family of five for a lows. We want to empower was also able to provide per- difference in the educational it, in a learning crisis. capacity-building resource for a must. And yet many Filipi- My three takeaways after together, to collaborate and give silience by harnessing power The EDC president also Lopez wherein he outlined week. everyone to each give what sonal protective equipment system in the country. Averting the learning crisis the whole country. The millen- nos still have no access to the 21 years at KCFI are to focus them and our country a fighting from indigenous sources to offered to further expand their a decarbonized and resilient “The COVID-19 pan- we can, and then rally our to hospitals and to front liner KCFI started simply as an In a recent study by the nials that we started out teach- technologies needed to learn on programs that would have chance. Join us. Contribute to reduce its dependence on role in the partnership as the future for the country using demic has gone on for a year families, friends, colleagues organizations in NCR and educational TV channel on Movement for Safe, Equitable, ing in 1999 are now the teach- today as has been made so ap- greater and lasting impact: the Knowledge Channel Foun- imported fuels. The company power company that provides the word regenerative…,” now, and it doesn’t yet show and business partners to also various provinces. SKYcable focusing on Grades Quality, and Relevant Educa- ers and parents of children parent by this pandemic and 1. Focus on 0- to 8-year-old dation and create more video piloted its maiden geothermal 100% renewable energy to the said NRC president Antonia signs of slowing down. The make their own donations “On behalf of our benefi- 1-10. But it has grown to be- tion or SEQuReEducation- from the next generation, Gen the ensuing distance learning children holistically as this lessons and train more teachers project—the three-megawatt province of Leyte. Yulo-Loyzaga. longer we are not able to go because we are all in this to- ciaries, I thank all our donors, come a provider of video lessons Movt, a group of education Z. Changing with the times is modalities. is the time when their brains and parents. Tongonan power plant—in “We’d like our geothermal Mayor Richard Gomez out to work or to school, the gether.” partners and everyone who Ormoc, Leyte in 1977, mak- facilities in Leyte to be the noted: “Ormoc is vulnerable greater the chance that more Since “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” has supported ‘Pantawid ng ing the city its first partner in most robust power facility in to natural disasters, that’s businesses will shut down, was first launched on March Pag-ibig’ all this time,” Lo- Spotlight on women of knowledge Negros co-op receives P4.16-M helping build national resil- the country so 2-3 days after why planning and foresight adding to the growing num- 19, 2020, over P500 million pez-Feliciano said. “With your By Francis Monato ience. a major disaster, the Ormo- are very important, and part- ber of people unemployed,” in cash and in-kind donations continued support, we hope to Forty-five years later, EDC canons will look up and see nerships like this are vital to said Berta Lopez-Feliciano, from corporate and individual reach even more Filipino fami- electrification fund from EDC is leveling up the partnership by that there’s light and know us. Thank you, NRC, EDC, donors have supported more lies as we go into ‘Pantawid KNOWLEDGE AFI managing director. adopting Ormoc in the Adopt- that they can begin rebuilding Carlos P. Romulo Founda- “Therefore, there will be than 920,000 families from ng Pag-ibig: Pilipino Para sa Channel Founda- NEGROSANONS will once power to more Negrosanons generation companies are re- a-City program of the National their lives. If we can help to tion.” more people in need of food the National Capital Region Pilipino.’” tion Inc. (KCFI) again reap the benefits of host- but to also help them thrive quired to turn over the EF to Resilience Council (NRC) and prevent the Ormocanons from “Last year, we recrafted our and basic necessities, and we (NCR) and selected provinces AFI also accepts donations shined the spot- ing Energy Development Cor- even during this COVID-19 the DUs, which are responsible the Carlos P. Romulo Founda- being repeatedly subjected to mission to forge collaborative will commit our best efforts nationwide. via online banking channels of light on its unwav- poration’s (EDC) geothermal pandemic,” said Norreen Bau- for opening a trust account and tion. the attacks of climate change pathways for a decarbonized to reach out to these affected Cash donations were used its partner banks. More ways to ering education plants with the P4.16 million tista, head of EDC’s corporate for administering the EF. In a virtual memoran- and worsening typhoons, we’re and regenerative future. There families, so your donations to purchase food and basic ne- donate will be released in the advocates through that the company has turned social responsibility team in “We are grateful for the dum of agreement signing here to support and partner are many, many opportunities can support as many people cessities such as rice, canned coming weeks. its #Wom- over to the Negros Oriental 1 Negros. generosity of EDC and GCGI ceremony in March, the four with Ormoc and NRC,” said for us to work in partnership as we can.” goods, noodles, biscuits, Alongside these fundraising enofKnowledge Electric Cooperative Inc. (NO- Fifty percent of the P0.01/ and for the fast delivery of these parties vowed to leverage Tantoco. with Ormoc City and NRC She added: “The latest run milk, coffee, shampoo, soap, efforts, AFI is actively work- social media cam- RECO 1) for its electrification kWh benefit shall be allocated benefits. This is a big help in each other’s capabilities for “Our work here in this to be truly regenerative so that of the ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ detergent and vitamins. The ing with corporate donors to paign. fund (EF). to the host area’s EF. The funds funding crucial projects in our Ormoc. partnership has a lot to do our people will be truly resil- campaign is called ‘Pilipino campaign included distribu- boost the campaign. For more Leading the The fund is part of the should be applied to the host areas,” said Jose Jovileo Acabal, EDC president and COO with valuing ecosystems ient going forward,” stressed Para sa Pilipino’ because this tion of hot meals to families information, visit www.panta- organization is province’s Energy Regulations barangays, host municipal- general manager of NORECO Richard Tantoco committed to services for climate change Tantoco. is very much an invitation to in need and to front liners in widngpagibig.com. KCFI president (ER) No. 1-94 benefit as host ity, host province, host region 1, who received the EF together and executive to EDC’s 222.5- megawatt and the distribution utility’s with the DU’s accounting divi- director Rina Southern Negros geothermal (DU) other prioritized areas sion chief and finance manager. Lopez, who has facility, including its Green as approved by the DOE. The (F. Ariola) Over 50 participants in Kapalong join ECD training been steering the Core Geothermal Inc. (GCGI) first educational channel in the These were implemented of poverty is education as subsidiary in Valencia, Negros MORE than 50 child devel- child’s early developmental during the opening day of the country for the past 21 years. on the ground by a team com- expressed by access and com- Oriental. opment workers, barangay stages, such as nutrition, health training. Under her leadership, posed mostly of women. These munity engagement head Doris Energy generation compa- nutrition scholars and parents and child safety. Additionally, it Also present at the opening Knowledge Channel aligned women of knowledge were in- Nuval: “I have always believed nies and/or energy resource de- from Kapalong, Davao del tackled strategies to handle child program were KCFI operations its educational shows with the tegral in delivering Knowledge that quality education is the velopers are required to directly Norte participated in a virtual development concerns and the director Edric Calma, Jollibee Department of Education’s most Channel’s mission to be in the key driver to reduce poverty; provide their ER1-94 benefits, early child development train- growth mindset in accordance Group Foundation’s LA Cru- essential learning competencies, service of the Filipino children. and the Knowledge Channel equivalent to P0.01 per kilo- ing conducted by Knowledge with the ECCD framework. zat, Kapalong Mayor Maria ensuring the quality of its shows. “Working for children and is contributing in a big way to watt-hour (kWh) of the total Channel Foundation Inc. “These are the most crucial Theresa Timbol and represen- Despite the pandemic and the education is both meaningful improving the quality of educa- electricity sales, to their host (KCFI) on March 24-26. years when our children de- tatives from the provincial gov- nonrenewal of the franchise of and fulfilling for me. Through tion through its video lessons communities. The funds used to The training, an initiative of velop and form brain connec- ernment of Davao del Norte ABS-CBN, KCFI stayed afloat Knowledge Channel, I’m given and digital learning materials.” be released by the Department KCFI in partnership with the tions; brain connections that and the DSWD. due to Lopez’s steady leadership an opportunity to be part of Also featured in the #Wom- of Energy (DOE). Early Childhood Care and De- enable them to solve problems, Aside from the training, the strategies that helped cushion the a good cause, to serve fellow enofKnowledge campaign were “Being able to directly dis- velopment Council (ECCD) and communicate, move and do municipality will receive video les- blow on the education sector. She Filipinos and hopefully improve KCFI ECCD officer Steffany burse our partner communities’ the Department of Social Welfare even more complex things. sons for parents and care provid- realigned its programs via differ- lives,” platforms head Danie Se- Redison, project implementa- benefits as hosts to our geo- and Development (DSWD), was Kung may sapat na atensyon at ers, printed copies of Knowledge ent platforms and ensured that dilla-Cruz said when asked what tion and evaluation officer Ivy thermal facilities provides us funded by the Australian Gov- alaga silang natanggap pagdat- Channel’s Learning Resources educators are able to adapt to the keeps her motivated in working Leizl Vinluan and volunteer with the opportunity to forge a ernment Department of Foreign ing nila ng limang taong gulang, Package (LRP), Knowledge TVs current modality by providing at Knowledge Channel. for external partnerships and stronger partnership with them Norreen Bautista (right), head of EDC’s CSR team in Negros, turns over three Affairs and Trade. mas magiging malusog sila at and external hard drives contain- training for distance learning and Knowledge Channel be- special projects Cecille Ma- as we work together to not only checks amounting to P4.16 million to NORECO 1 GM Jose Jovileo Acabal, finance The training focused on matagumpay sa buhay,” said ing training videos and digital teaching in the new normal. lieves that the first step out rino. provide reliable, clean, stable manager Nick Sherwin Llena and accounting division chief Elvie Vendiola common issues during the KCFI president Rina Lopez LRP copies. (F. Monato) Spearheaded by KCFI in partnership with ECCD and DSWD, the DFAT-funded training targeted parents and care providers

Lopezlink April 2021 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink April 2021 Special Feature Lifelong Wellness Powering a regenerative and decarbonized future The sun and your eyes By Atty. Allan Barcena By Charizze Henson

THE global COVID-19 pan- This is the spirit of regen- educational opportunities. The Among EDC’s most no- LIKE your skin, your eyes need Eye conditions Astigmatism is a type of time you’re going out. Usually, demic has reinforced one of the erative development that En- SIKAT scholarship program, for table partnerships are with sun protection, too! Some of the eye conditions refractive error that happens the UV levels are higher in open most important lessons from ergy Development Corporation instance, has been providing not the Global Tree Assessment The sun emits ultraviolet you may develop include cata- when the cornea is irregularly spaces with reflective surfaces climate change, in that any and (EDC) has undertaken as its only scholarships to underserved program of the International (UV) rays that can damage racts, macular degeneration, shaped or uneven. like water, sand and snow, and all actions of human beings have revitalized mission. Coupled youth but career opportunities Union for Conservation of your eyes. These UV rays are skin cancer on your eyelids or “Pterygium is often called when the sun is high, which is corresponding consequences on with its relentless pursuit toward and long-term professional de- Nature through its secretariat, not visible to the naked eye around your eyes, eye “sunburn” pugita because of the way it from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.” the environment. a decarbonized environment, it velopment. With the ongoing Botanic Gardens Conserva- and are categorized into three and pinguecula (a yellowish grows like a squid swimming Check that you use 100% In business, the question sees these approaches as part of COVID-19 pandemic as well as tion International; with the types—UVA, UVB and UVC. bump on the sclera or the white across the eye,” Noguera says. UV-protected eyewear, includ- posed in particular has been how an effective framework to miti- perennial natural disasters and University of the Philippines Asian Eye Institute cornea part of the eye). However, the “But the good news is that it ing sunglasses, eyeglasses and to redefine value for stakehold- gate this century’s single most climate threats, the resilience of Institute of Biology for EDC’s and external disease special- most common of all is pteryg- can be removed through sur- even contact lenses. ers. This has led to the often-re- defining issue of climate change. these communities is fortified biodiversity and conservation ist Dr. Sharlene Noguera says: ium. gery. It may also redevelop if “It should be able to block peated mantra of “people, planet Key stakeholder groups through partnerships with local monitoring program; and with “UVC rays are the most dam- Noguera explains: “Pteryg- you continue to be exposed to 100% of UV rays, so ask your and profit,” emphasizing the goal EDC’s regenerative mission government units and assistance the Philippine Eagle Founda- aging to the eyes but, luckily, ium is pink fleshy tissue that UV rays, but we can do con- eye specialist or purchase from Asian Eye Institute cornea and external disease specialist Dr. Sharlene Noguera of doing less harm, or avoiding touches five key stakeholder to various public healthcare and tion for the protection and they are absorbed by the ozone starts to grow on the sclera and junctival autograft to lower the a legitimate seller or shop. There harm, to the environment. groups. With employees com- other needs. propagation of the endangered layer. UVA rays pass through slowly extends on the cornea. rate of recurrence.” are tests that can be done to However, the pandemic prising the lifeblood of daily With geothermal energy national bird. the cornea or the clear surface It can be red and very itchy. Noguera urges patients to make sure your lenses have UV as a public health crisis has operations that deliver power relying on the natural steam Last but not the least, all layer of the eye, which affect Sometimes, it feels as if there’s protect their eyes to prevent the protection,” advises Noguera. Commercenter Alabang. It also In need of UV-protected seemingly disproved the notion to consumers, elevating them beneath the earth’s surface, the that EDC does is for the ulti- the lens and retina, while UVB sand in your eyes and your eyes development of sun-related eye If you have any eye con- has a teleconsultation service eyeglasses, sunglasses or eye that such measures suffice in means treating them with environment is a key impact mate benefit and welfare of its rays affect the cornea and lead tear up excessively. As the pte- conditions. cerns, it’s best to consult your so you can talk to your doc- medication? Shop at www. ensuring the welfare of future malasakit or a deep concern area that EDC elevates primar- energy consumers. Baseload to growths on the eyes. rygium grows, you may start Higher UV levels ophthalmologist for a compre- tor from the comfort of your asianeyeshop.com. You can get generations. for their welfare. This is a core ily through its flagship BINHI geothermal or what the com- “Prolonged and constant sun having a hard time seeing. It “This is very important,- es hensive eye exam. Asian Eye home. Simply call 8-898-2020 help from Asian Eye experts Today, the challenge lies in value of the Lopez Group that greening program. The program pany refers to as “Geo 24/7,” exposure raise the risk of de- can also distort the shape of pecially since the summer sea- continues to serve patients at or email eyehelp@asianeyein- and avail of free nationwide de- not only minimizing the bad EDC is part of. has successfully identified 96 as well as wind, solar and hydro veloping eye conditions later in your cornea, causing astigma- son is here. It’s best to consider its clinics in Rockwell Center, stitute.com to set an appoint- livery for a minimum purchase but growing the good. From an At the start of the pandemic threatened Philippine native tree power, provide an alternative life,” she adds. tism.” where you’re going and what TriNoma, SM Mall of Asia and ment. of P2,000. enterprise mindset of leaving and up to this day, malasakit has species as priority and is con- choice for renewable and eco- things as one had found them, been the touchstone of manage- tinuously elevating them from friendly power for all Filipi- the greater mission is to leave ment directives to work from extinction through propagation. nos—increasingly so as modern Eats things in a better state than home, disburse financial assis- BINHI success technologies continue to make before—to grow, nurture and tance and repurpose benefits to The ongoing success of them more cost-efficient as elevate everything that a busi- keep team members and their BINHI is in no small part due well. ness touches across all aspects families comfortable and safe. to another stakeholder, which is EDC’s unrelenting com- EDC elevates the environment primarily through BINHI of its operations to produce Malasakit extends as well EDC’s strategic multi-sectoral mitment to a regenerative and Shop safely with Rockwell on Demand more positive outcomes. to EDC’s communities of partners. The company elevates decarbonized energy future operations, where the health these partnerships through the through collaborative partner- By Anina Reyes Exec Movements and safety of residents are top exchange of knowledge and ships seeks to illuminate this ROCKWELL patrons can priority. More than that, elevat- information dissemination that path for the entire planet to now get their Power Plant ing them means building their seeks to enrich the science behind follow. This is our hope. This is Mall needs in the comfort capacity through livelihood and environmental conservation. our mission. of their homes as Rockwell New appointments at ABS-CBN, First Gen launches its pickup, delivery and buying assistance service ABS-CBN Corporation re- was the lead manager for the Biz Excellence to the public, Rockwell on cently appointed Maria Luisa technology, information, com- Demand. 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10 Lopezlink April 2021 Gerald, JM fight over Yam in ‘Init Sa Magdamag’ By Kane Choa

GERALD Anderson, Yam Catch the pilot Concepcion and JM de Guz- episode of Star Cre- man get entangled in a love atives’ newest offer- triangle in ABS-CBN Star ing on April 17 on Creatives’ new series, “Init Sa the iWantTFC app Magdamag,” airing on Ka- and website and on pamilya Channel, A2Z Chan- WeTV iflix; and on PH audiences to be nel and TV5 starting April 19. April 19 on TV5 Yam and JM play Rita and and A2Z Channel treated to ‘Doctor Foster’ Peterson, whose marriage is on free TV and via on the brink of collapse as digital TV boxes BBC Studios and ABS-CBN that sits at the heart of this se- they struggle to have a child. like ABS-CBN Corporation announced a new ries. I am confident this will be Rita believes they can save TVplus. scripted format agreement that a hit among the Filipino audi- their relationship if she bears Digital TV box will see gripping psychological ences.” a child through in vitro fer- users can scan drama “Doctor Foster” remade Vidanes said: “We are most tilization. Peterson proposes and look for A2Z grateful to BBC Studios for for the Filipino audience. what he thinks is a simpler Channel in Metro L-R: Gerald Anderson, Yam Concepcion and JM de Guzman Originally written by Mike entrusting ABS-CBN Enter- solution—get the barrio doc- Manila and in parts Bartlett and produced by tainment with the Philippine tor, Tupe (Gerald), to be their of Cavite, Laguna, Drama Republic, the BAFTA version of ‘Doctor Foster.’ It sperm donor. Quezon, Rizal, Bataan, Batan- cable Ch. 8 on SD and Ch. Association), on Kapamilya award-winning series centers is a privilege for us to be able Under the creative manage- gas, Bulacan and Pampanga. 167 on HD, Cablelink Ch. 8, Online Live on ABS-CBN around a trusted doctor whose to produce this highly engag- ment of Henry Quitain, “Init Viewers can also watch G Sat Direct TV Ch. 22, and Entertainment’s YouTube life implodes when she suspects ing and relatable story for the Sa Magdamag” is directed by the show starting April 19 most cable operator-mem- channel and Facebook page, her husband of having an affair. Filipino audience. A scorned Ian Lorenos and Raymond on cable and satellite TV via bers under Philippine Cable and on The Filipino Channel The local series will be made by woman’s strength is real as she Ocampo. Kapamilya Channel (SKY- and Telecommunications on cable and IPTV. ABS-CBN Entertainment and fights to stay whole when the will go into production later marriage and family she values this year. most is falling apart. True to It will be executive produced our commitment to serve the by ABS-CBN president and Filipino, we are excited to create KHIMO, Dotty team up for CEO Carlo L. Katigak, COO our own retelling of this beau- of broadcast Cory Vidanes, en- tiful story, to see the characters tertainment production head come alive with unique Filipino lockdown-inspired song Laurenti Dyogi and Dreams- elements that will definitely ex- cite our audiences.” cape Entertainment head Deo KHIMO is a singer-song- titled “regardless.” sun goes down. The agreement will make Endrinal. writer who previously joined A euphonious lament first “Where the Sun Goes” is the Philippines the sixth inter- André Renaud, SVP Format “Tawag ng Tanghalan,” and written in May 2020, it was one of the new tracks released national market to license the Sales for BBC Studios, said: “It “Your Moment” as part of the inspired by songwriter Nhiko under Old School Records, an “Doctor Foster” format, which truly is an honor to know that duo called Binary. Viktor’s experience during the ABS-CBN Music label that ‘Doctor Foster’ will be coming has already been adapted in UP-AND-COMING singer Dotty f.k.a. marc is a UAE- community quarantine. highlights sounds bearing the to life in the Philippines under South Korea, France, Russia, KHIMO and rapper Dotty born Pinoy bedroom musi- Dotty’s rap part came along ‘70s, ‘80s or ‘90s sound with a the extraordinary creative team Turkey and India. A second se- have collaborated for an origi- cian who came out with his early this year, which Nhiko af- contemporary twist. at ABS-CBN Entertainment. ries has aired in France and is nal hip-hop R&B tune, “Where five-track EP “poster boy” last firmed to have brought a- “dif Check out KHIMO and I know that they will not only currently in production in In- the Sun Goes,” the latest release year. He recently enlisted with ferent perspective to the song,” Dotty’s “Where the Sun Goes” craft a unique and special story, dia. In South Korea, the format of ABS-CBN’s Old School Re- Tarsier Records and released a with focus on one’s struggle to on music streaming services. (K. but that they will capture the (known locally as “The World of cords. collaboration with Subzylla en- keep the demons out when the Choa) complex struggle of modern re- the Married”) was the country’s lationships from the perspective highest-rated drama in cable of the strong female character TV history. 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