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MallsBy Kane Choa for ABS-CBN Vertis Tent Presentacion Lopez Psinakis: ‘Never, never relax’ in fight for good

ABS-CBN Corporation and PRESENTACION Lopez Greek-American who was sentacion. The boutique dealt pines or MFP, founded by sheriff ’s deputies. The Ayala Malls have joined forces Psinakis was born on October the top engineer in Meralco. in handicrafts, some jewelry Raul Manglapus, and later, the entire Psinakis fam- to launch the ABS-CBN Vertis 29, 1935 at the San Juan de Steve was newly divorced and and antiques from the Philip- Ninoy Aquino Movement or ily was locked in the Tent, a tent venue at the newly Dios Hospital in , the his ex-wife had gone back to pines, Thailand, Hong Kong NAM. Steve would be meet- kitchen while the opened Ayala Malls Vertis com- third child and only daughter the United States with the and Japan. ing with US congressmen and police went through plex in . of Eugenio H. Lopez Sr. and older of their two sons, Lee Presy adjusted quickly to life senators or organizing MFP Steve’s files and Rockwell Land chairman Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez (9th from left), president Nestor J. Padilla (11th ABS-CBN chief operating of- Pacita Moreno. She was named Psinakis. The younger one, in Greece. She learned that she chapters. Presy would go with bomb-sniffing dogs from left) and SVP Mike Lopez (6th from left) with the Rockwell Land team and Mitsui Fudosan Asia Pte. Ltd. ficer of broadcast Cory Vidanes representatives after her paternal grandmoth- Yuri, was left with Steve in could let go of material wealth him as often as possible, while went through every and head of business development Seated, from left: ABS-CBN head of business development Paolo Pineda, er, Presentacion Javellana Ho- Manila. and still be fine. Don Eñing at the same time running a room. FBI agents Paolo Pineda, together with Ay- COO of broadcast Cory Vidanes and AyalaLand Malls Inc.’s Rowena fileña. Presy and Steve had known gradually realized that his household with three growing even unwrapped the The Arton by Rockwell alaLand Malls Inc. president Ro- Tomeldan and Ruby Chiong; Standing, from left: ABS-CBN head of Her godfather was President each other since 1962, be- daughter was happy. children. family’s Christmas pres- wena Tomeldan and chief finance integrated events and customer engagement Bobby Barreiro, legal counsel Manuel L. Quezon and her cause Steve started working In late July 1972, Don Steve and Presy had two ents. The three-hour Rockwell, Mitsui Fudosan form officer Ruby Chiong, signed the Carissa Enerio, head of integrated marketing Nandy Villar and AyalaLand godmother was Aurora Recto, in Meralco shortly after Don Eñing and Doña Nitang visit- children: Michael, born in search, including agreement for the project at the Malls Inc.’s Gabby Katigbak, Sheena Chua and Maricris Bernardino wife of nationalist Claro M. Eñing organized the consor- ed Athens. The Psinakis couple 1971; and Jenny, born in the second FBI ABS-CBN compound. Recto. She went to school in tium that would buy it from met them at the airport. Presy 1975. Presy also raised as her search in January partnership for new development Pineda said the network wel- signed a lease agreement with Tri- The ABS-CBN Vertis Tent By Tracey Castillo Assumption Convent in , its original owner, General kissed her father and Steve own Steve’s younger son from 1982, found no comes the new venture with noma, an Ayala Mall, for our first will be available for special where she grew up as a well- Public Utilities of New York. shook his hand. And with that, his first marriage, Yuri, who evidence of crimi- Ayala Malls, which has been a ever experience store. This tent is events, live shows, product ROCKWELL Land Corpo- ored that Mitsui Fudosan chose package of comfort, conve- behaved and soft-spoken child. They met at parties but never they were reconciled, ending was only two years old when nal activity. Presy partner of ABS-CBN in bring- another first for ABS-CBN, thus launches, exhibits and concerts ration formally signed a joint to partner with us in their first nience and peace of mind for However, when she felt herself really looked at each other ro- years of estrangement. they decided to live in Athens was very angry, ing its content and its stars clos- strengthening our partnership in the fourth quarter of 2017. venture agreement with Japan’s foray in the and we the end-user segment. It will to be in the right, she showed mantically. In 1973, Steve and Presy in 1969. Presy was so com- but not afraid. She er to the public. even more,” said Pineda. ABS-CBN has also lined up largest comprehensive real es- hope that this will be the be- feature as much as 80% open a strength of will that could However, on that Japan trip moved permanently to San mitted to the cause of free- never showed any “Ayala Malls has been one of Pineda added that ABS-CBN a series of shows and concerts tate company, Mitsui Fudosan ginning of a long and fruitful space which will be exclusively match her father’s. in 1968, they began viewing Francisco to be with Presy’s dom that she gave whatever weakness, fear or our strongest partners for our and Ayala Malls hope to deliver featuring local and internation- Co., Ltd., to develop the resi- partnership with them.” enjoyed by its residents. She took a Bachelor of each other differently. They parents, who lived as exiles little resources they had to it. regret. events, programs and movies. Our many meaningful experiences al artists to be held in the venue, dential component of its proj- The Arton, Rockwell’s new- The Arton is also Rockwell’s Arts course in St. Scholasti- began dating soon after. Don after the declaration of Mar- She not only worked hard to The Psinakis fam- events in selected Ayala Malls to Filipino families through the which will have a 1,140-square ect in Quezon City called The est high-end residential com- first project that will have co- ca’s College (1952-1953) and Eñing did not approve as he tial Law. The Psinakis couple earn a living, but also sold her ily returned to the have always generated thousands events that will be staged in the meter main hall and a seating Arton by Rockwell. The part- munity located in Katipunan, working spaces as an amenity got married in 1955 to Lauro preferred for Presy to choose became very active in the anti- personal possessions, includ- Philippines after the of attendees. Last year, we also ABS-CBN Vertis Tent. capacity of 1,200 people. nership will give Mitsui Fudo- is a 1.9-hectare property that for each tower. Panganiban Jr. with whom she from among her many bach- Marcos opposition in the US. ing paintings and jewelry. She EDSA Revolution san a 20% equity stake in the will have three towers at 24, 28 The Mitsui Fudosan Group, had one son, Lauro Eugenio elor-suitors. But Steve and They were particularly effective and her husband believed that that installed Cory Aquino, tion, supplies, uniforms and P9-billion project. and 34 storeys, respectively. The which has its headquarters in SKYBIZ Enterprise brings ‘all-Kapamilya’ L. Panganiban, or Rogy. That Presy were very much in love, at publicizing the corruption material possessions were un- the widow of Ninoy Aquino, the like. Present at the contract sign- development will have 1,700 Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district, is fo- marriage ended in separation and their love would conquer and human rights violations necessary baggage they could as President of the Philippines. With the return of democ- ing in Makati were Rockwell units comprised of studios up to cused on developing, leasing, sell- entertainment to industry partners after 10 years and in 1965, all. When Don Eñing threat- that were endemic under the live without. Presy went back to running Si- racy to the Philippines, a vic- chairman Ambassador Manuel three-bedroom units with unit ing and managing a diverse port- By Ralph Remolano Presy moved back with her ened to disown Presy, Steve Martial Law regime. Steve and Presy opened a erra Tours and Steve became a tory they helped win, Steve M. Lopez, Rockwell president sizes ranging from 27 square folio in various asset categories. parents, along with Rogy. became even happier because When Don Eñing passed fast-food restaurant to sup- key asset in the rebuilding the and Presy officially retired and CEO Nestor J. Padilla, meters to 103 square meters. The signing of the -agree SKYBIZ Enterprise recently spearheaded the program and Dy wowed the audience with In 1967, Presy went into then it would prove that he away in 1975, only Doña port themselves and help the Lopez family fortunes ruined from politics, but Presy’s Mitsui Fudosan executive man- The first tower, Arton West, ment as well as the consumma- held an “all-Kapamilya” event shared insightful benefits of the their song numbers. To keep the business with three partners. wasn’t interested in the Lopez Nitang and their youngest struggle against the plunder- by Marcos and his cronies. drive to fight for the good aging officer and chief operat- was officially launched on July tion and implementation of the entitled “SKYLINE” at City company in bringing businesses excitement going, guests also got They started Sierra Tours as wealth at all. He only wanted child, Roby, returned to the ing Marcos dictatorship. The Presy was elected director of never waned. She returned ing officer Akihiko Funaoka 29, 2017. transaction shall be subject to Garden Hotel in Makati City. to the next level. a chance to win prizes and exclu- an international ticketing Presy. Philippines with his remains. Marcoses would fight back ABS-CBN Corporation and to the picket lines during the and Mitsui Fudosan (Asia) ex- The Arton is set to elevate securing the necessary regula- It was attended by potential Model Daiana Meneses host- sive SKYBIZ items. operator and customized in- In January 1969, Steve re- Marcos would give no assur- when their good friend Ron- would also chair Lopez Inc., Arroyo administration and ecutive director and residential quality living within the area tory approvals, which includes and valued customers from the ed the client engagement event. Entrepreneurs and IT deci- ternational and domestic tour signed from Meralco and went ances that Steve and Presy ald Reagan got elected to the the private holding company helped protect whistleblow- team head Tomoo Nakamura. as there is no existing develop- the approval of the Philippine business process outsourcing, “Showtime” dancer Dawn Chang sion makers seeking a reliable organizer. At about the same to Athens, Greece. In May would not be harassed nor ar- White House in 1980. Under of the family. ers who disclosed irregular Padilla said: “We are hon- ment that offers the complete Competition Commission. information technology, bank- opened the program with a siz- partner for broadband/data and time, she was in the process of the same year, against the rested, and so they stayed in Reagan, Philippine opposi- In 1992, after the death of government deals that were ing and finance, manufacturing zling performance, while singers pay TV may log on to skybiz. of having her marriage an- wishes of her father, Presy fol- America. Steve would play an tion leaders in the US were her youngest brother Roby, she harmful to the country. She and hospitality industries. Klarisse de Guzman and Jason com.ph or call 449-9349. nulled. lowed Steve together with her important role in the escape subjected to interrogations took over as chair of Phil-Asia said she could “never, never The SKYBIZ Enterprise In the summer of 1968, son Rogy. Steve set up a busi- of Presy’s brother Geny from by the FBI. In December Assistance Foundation Inc. or relax” against people who SKYmobi offers exclusive LTE team focuses on introducing its Presy accompanied her father ness supplying Filipino seamen military prison in 1977. After 1981, the Psinakis home in PAAFI. This foundation helps don’t do good for the coun- range of business-grade fiber on a business trip to Japan. to Greek shipping companies. the escape, Geny would join San Francisco was raided by support the needs of public try. broadband and data services Among the executives on that Presy opened an oriental bou- Steve and Presy in helping the 20 FBI agents accompanied school students through schol- Through PAAFI, she -per plans to Lopez Group employees that provide seamless business trip was Steve E. Psinakis, a tique bearing her name, Pre- Movement for a Free Philip- by San Francisco police and arships that cover transporta- sonally advocated for young transactions such as internet SKYMOBI, ’s mo- be. The SKYmobi pocket Wi- Wi-Fi device. Subscribers can people to be taught and re- access for file sharing, video bile internet service, is rolling Fi enables them to conveniently choose from three designs— minded of what happened conferencing, Voice over IP and out feature-rich data plans ex- power up these devices anytime, House Targaryen, House Stark in the past so that they don’t inventory system. clusively to Lopez Group em- anywhere and easily moni- or House Lannister—and will repeat it. Dicky Liwanag, business unit ployees that allow users to surf tor consumption without the never miss an episode with Steve passed away in head for SKYBIZ Enterprise, The SKYBIZ Enterprise team with guests and industry partners online and simultaneously watch hassle of maintaining multiple their exclusive access to the March 2016. Presy followed their favorite cable shows at LTE mobile data subscriptions,” says HBO Go app. Promos & offers her beloved and fellow free- speeds anytime, anywhere. 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Pasig City: Lopez Hold- access continues to rise as more up on the icy action of “Game of ployees may visit the ABS- Exclusively available on SKY, themselves from posting their wide) every Monday at 9 a.m. PLP with eldest son Rogy and only daughter Geni; With her husband Steve and members of the Lopez family during her 80th birthday party in 2015 ings Corporation, 2016. people possess multiple devices Thrones” Season 7 while on the CBNmobile Store at the HBO Go is best enjoyed with reactions in real time. with same-day replay at 9 p.m. requiring data connectivity go via a special edition “Game ground floor of ELJ Building the fiber-powered broadband Gear up. Subscribe to se- and encore telecast every Sat- whenever or wherever they may of Thrones”-inspired pocket to subscribe. speeds of One SKY plans. It lected One SKY Premium urday at 10:50 p.m. Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink August 2017 Councils Lopezlink August 2017  couch potato treats Oppo All-Star Game HR Updates Biz Excellence 11 entries move on to next round in LAA Clash of Kapamilya! By Ross Hamo Jr. GET ready for another intense basketball battle Meanwhile, Team Gerald—consisting of Ray- AFTER the first round of For Business Management, sary Campaign” by the of Kapamilya stars in the Star Magic Oppo All- ver Cruz, JC de Vera, , , rigorous assessments and ques- two of seven entries were DZMM team of ABS- Star Game with teams headed by , Diego Loyzaga, Miko Raval, JV tion and answer sessions with included in the next round: CBN. and at the Araneta Coliseum Kapunan, Jimboy Martin, Gerhard Acao and Joe the screening committees, 11 “FPJ’s —Tele- For HR Focus, one of on August 13. Vargas—is determined to steal the title. entries qualified as semifinal- serye Beyond Entertainment” two entries will proceed Gerald’s fight continues Presented by ABS-CBN Events and Star Will Team Gerald be able to win the com- ists out of 35 nominations for by Team Ang Probinsyano of to the next round: “Walk Gabriel (Gerald Anderson) draws strength from Events, the all-star game features an exhibition petition this year? Or will Team Daniel keep the 2017 Lopez Achievement ABS-CBN Corporation and the Talk: Using Em- his family as he continues to fight against Carlos basketball match between the two teams com- the crown? Which stars will join this year’s Awards (LAA). “CPIRP Actualization” by the ployee Wellness and En- () and his father Roman (Michael de posed of Star Magic’s male artists who are ready mythical five? The semifinalists come from ABS-CBN Channel 2 Sales gagement as a Platform Mesa in “.” But just as he to shoot, assist and control the boards. Aside from the all-star battle, fans and sup- all of the six LAA categories— Group and Strategic Planning to Effectively Promote thought fate was not on his side, a new opportuni- Defending champion Team Daniel is com- porters will enjoy games and surprise appear- Business Management, Opera- team. Synergy and Collabora- ty came knocking. Starring Gerald and posed of , , Ronnie ances and performances from other Star Magic tions Management, Customer For Operations Manage- tion in the Lopez Group” (as Bianca), “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin” continues to Alonte, Vin Abrenica, Zeus Collins, Anjo Damiles, and artists during halftime. Focus, Human Resource Focus, ment, two of five entries hurdled by the Lopez Group HR rule the morning block. It recorded a national TV Marco Gumabao, Patrick Sugui, Jon Lucas, Paolo For tickets, call TicketNet at 911-5555 or Corporate Image-building and the round. They are “Maximiza- Council Wellness team. rating of 15.9% on July 31 compared to “Trops” Angeles and last year’s MVP, Axel Torres. visit ticketnet.com.ph. Public Responsibility. tion of Available Free Google For Public Respon- that got only 9%, according to data from Kantar For Customer Focus, two Apps to Build a Site-Based sibility, three of nine Media. of eight entries made it as Centralized Information Cen- entries made it. They are “Syn- Eco-Cultural Tourism-Bantay Yohan delights with Pinoys hits, Korean renditions semifinalists. They are “Project ter at No Additional Cost” by ergy at Work: Rebuilding the Kalikasan/ALKFI team. Implementation of ADB-IJFR The Dashboarders team of First Lives of Children through the The 11 semifinalists have YOHAN Hwang releases his self-titled debut covers of ’s “Ikaw,” with its Grant Benefiting Resettle- Gen Hydro Power Corporation Donated Classrooms” by the since undergone another round under Star Music with a great mix of Pi- Korean version “Noege,” and ’s ment Families in Southville 7, and “The La Mesa Watershed School Rebuilding team rep- of assessments by the panel of noy covers and their Korean versions which will “You Made Me Stronger” or “Annyeong” in his Laguna” by the BayaniJuan sa Project: Saving the Lifeblood resenting Energy Development judges composed of a member of be available in Melon, South Korea’s popular album. Calauan team of ABS-CBN of Metro Manila” by the Save Corporation and other donor the Lopez family, Lopez Group online music store. “Du Sa Rang,” the Korean version of one of Lingkod Kapamilya Founda- the La Mesa Watershed Project companies, “Dagos Tabi!: Bu- senior executives and external The balladeer, who has made the Philippines KZ Tandingan’s biggest hits, “Mahal Ko O Ma- tion Inc. (ALKFI) and “Pre- team of ALKFI. hatan River as a Blooming Ec- judges. This round consisted his home for the last three years, offers heartfelt hal Ako,” is also part of the track list. venting Sight Threatening For Corporate Image- otourism Site” by the Buhatan of independent assessments by renditions of three Tagalog songs in his debut This is a milestone in Star Music history as SKYBIZ MSME joins franchise expo Diseases through EyeScan: building, out of four entries, River Eco-Adventure-Bantay the judges, followed by another album; he also personally translated the song the taps the music portal Melon for SKYBIZ MSME, the SKYBIZ unit that caters to MDUs or multi-dwelling units The First Tele-Ophthalmology the only entry that was selected Kalikasan/ALKFI team, and Q&A session and the final de- lyrics for the Korean versions. the first time in hopes of introducing OPM, and MSMEs, joined more than 500 homegrown and international brands in the Philippines and Among to move on was “DZMM 30: “Kadtu Kamo!: Lamlifew Vil- liberations on August 3, when Yohan’s interpretation of “Kung Ako Na Lang translated into Korean, to the South Korean in the food, retail and service sectors that took part in the International the First Three Movers in the Balita. Public Service. Tatlong lage Museum’s Eco-Cultural the judges decided which entries Sana,” sang originally by Bituin Escalante, is the market through Yohan’s songs. Franchise Expo 2017. The event organized by Franchise Asia Philippines World” by the Asian Eye Ey- Dekada—The DZMM 30th Tourism Experience” by the to endorse to the executive com- carrier single of his first album. Its Korean ver- Yohan rose to fame when he joined and was held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City on July 21-23, 2017. eScan team. Multi-Platform Anniver- Lamlifew Village Museum mittee as finalists. ‘The Crawl,’ ‘MasterChef ’ sion is entitled “Nayotdamyon.” eventually won ABS-CBN’s original singing fire up Lifestyle TV The 21-year-old singer also included his competition “I Love OPM” in 2016. Embark on two culinary journeys with “The Special Feature Crawl: Poblacion” with and top ABS-CBN leads in nat’l TV ratings with SONA live coverage, relevant news reality cooking competition “MasterChef ” with ArteFino: Getting to the heart of Filipino life and style Gordon Ramsay. Stroll down the streets of Po- ABS-CBN remained the country’s most pre- blacion, Makati as Piolo sets out with new crawl ferred network not only for entertainment but ARTEFINO is a movement that over 70 select retailers. ArteFino buddy . Meanwhile, Gordon and Pottery also for relevant news as its news program “TV celebrates the modern Filipino offers a unique experience by by Joey de Christina Tosi welcome Aarón Sánchez to the Patrol” and SONA live coverage drew more and the artist-entrepreneur. It focusing on aesthetic, craft and Castro judges’ panel for the eighth season of “Master- viewers in July. serves as a launchpad and a “mul- narrative. Participants will ac- Chef.” Catch “MasterChef ” every Thursday at 9 This is based on data from Kantar Media, tiplier” for proudly Filipino and quire a better understanding of p.m. with back-to-back episodes, and “The Crawl: where the Kapamilya network recorded an av- world-class products, concepts the products by learning about Poblacion” starting August 16 at 7:30 p.m. on erage national audience share of 46% from both and ideas. Specifically, it provides their history, materials and pro- Lifestyle TV, available on SKYcable and Destiny rural and urban homes, or 12 points higher an avenue for people to discover cesses. They can also get to know Cable Ch. 52 and SKYdirect Ch. 31. Durano versus GMA’s 34%. modern applications of Philip- the artisans personally, creating a candleholder More viewers tuned in to ABS-CBN’s spe- pine indigenous materials and deeper appreciation for the inge- from a-11 James ‘cools down’ as cial coverage of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte’s second connect with innovative artisans nious craftsmanship of the items. State of the Nation Address, which garnered from different industries. ArteFino lets participants Lucky Buttons headliner a national TV rating of 16.6%, compared to Its flagship event, the - Ar immerse not only in beautiful Stool from Good With his new album “Palm Dreams” out, GMA’s “SONA 2017” (7.8%). teFino Fair, will debut at the everyday objects, but also in liv- Luck, Humans showcases his R&B-flavored songs as the MYX “TV Patrol” also secured its spot as the most Penthouse, 8 Rockwell on Au- ing Filipino traditions. Headliner for August. James leads you through watched news program nationwide with an gust 25-27, 2017. More than exhibiting local his self-produced tunes including his hit track, average monthly national TV rating of 30.8% Sweetie Home” (23.3%) and “Goin’ Bulilit” (20.7%). “A Love to Last” (17.5%). The ArteFino Fair is an artisanal products, ArteFino “Cool Down.” Meanwhile, “ASAP” BFF5 member compared to “24 Oras” that got 19.6%. “” also hit an average monthly Meanwhile, ABS-CBN won across all time annual art and craft fair that promotes the pride, integrity takes over your favorite MYX shows Meanwhile, “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” (37.3%) national TV rating of 23.9%. blocks in the month of July, particularly the upholds high and discerning and dignity of Filipino creativity. as the MYX celebrity VJ. Catch James on MYX all led the list of top programs after it opened its Also among the top 20 programs were prime time block where it recorded 51% com- standards in the curation of the It aims to introduce a new eco- throughout the month and Maris on “Pop MYX” on newest chapter with Cardo () as “Showtime” (18%), “Ipaglaban Mo” (17.8%) and pared to GMA’s 32%. products showcased. All brands system that empowers artisans August 5 part of the Special Action Force. “La Luna featured in the three-day event and supports sustainable liveli- to 12, “Pi- Sangre” (34.8%) also thrilled viewers with the Team Sarah triumphs anew as Jona carry the “StiloArteFino” char- hood for communities. At the noy MYX” transformation of Malia () becomes first ‘ Teens’ champ acteristic—that is, a distinctly heart of Filipino life and style is on August Filipino way of living. an interdependent relationship into a man. Team Sarah’s Jona Soquite was declared the first-ever grand 1 3 - 1 9 , The vocal battle in “The Voice Teens” was also champion of “The Voice Teens” after receiving 44.78% of the StiloArtefino, the brand between artist-entrepreneurs “ M e l l o w a big hit among viewers and netizens alike, public text and online votes in the program’s grand finale. Jona, campaign, celebrates the art and and consumers where, through MYX” on hitting 34.2% average ratings for July. “MMK” Sarah’s third artist to win the singing competition, beat Team heart of Filipino life and style. connection and collaboration, A u g u s t (31.1%) also continues to inspire viewers and Bamboo’s Isabela Vinzon who got 22.42% of the votes, Team This is through embodying the everyone is inspired to reimag- 20-26 and highlight ’ resilience. Lea’s Mica Becerro (17.79%) and Team Sharon’s Jeremy Glinoga modern Filipinos—open-mind- ine, innovate and elevate Fili- “My MYX” “” scored 28.3% as a new se- (15.01%). As the season’s winner, Jona will bring home a fashion ed, forward-thinking and values- pino craftsmanship. on August ries premiered with child star Awra in “Wansa- package, a business package, a dental service package, P1 driven individuals who see that For more info, visit www. 27-31. panatyam Presents: Amazing Ving.” million cash, a P1 million worth of trust fund, a P2-million life the future of local is global. artefinoph.com, email artefino- Bringing laughter to viewers for the whole insurance plan and a brand-new house and lot. Immerse yourself in the finest [email protected] or follow @ Portfolio bag from month of July were comedy programs “Home Philippine artisanal products of artefinoph. Gifts and Graces  Lopezlink August 2017 Lopezlink August 2017  By Carla Paras-Sison Ezer Escolar: Getting to know his Kapamilya EZER Escolar, head of Cus- and the value of collecting as premiere, which is attended by Some of them even threw their tomer Relationship Manage- much information from the the most engaged fans. bags in the air!” ment (CRM) of ABS-CBN customer, with the ultimate “She told me that it’s impor- Ultimate goal Clockwise from top: The Corporation, joined the com- goal of serving him better,” tant to observe—because the Escolar and his team, which Customer Relationship pany in October 2015 and has Escolar says. fans will laugh at scenes that I has doubled in size from nine Management team makes since soaked himself in every- He joined ABS-CBN don’t find funny or cry at scenes to the current 18, are getting a statement; The team thing Kapamilya. because he wanted his con- that don’t necessarily touch me. a lot of practice in the Lopez takes a class photo; At The business and adminis- tributions to be on “a much True enough, I experienced Value of a pioneering entrepre- a Kapamilya Thank You tration and accountancy magna grander scale.” While credit this first-hand at the ‘Barcelona’ neurial spirit. project team meeting; cum laude from the University card penetration in the Phil- premiere. In ‘KathNiel’s’ kissing “A lot of what we are doing ‘Showtime’ audience of the Philippines (UP) Dili- ippines is at 5%-6%, “almost scene, the fans went is very new—single sign-on members receive Thank You man is steeped in marketing everyone has access to a TV crazy and a (https://kapamilyaaccounts. gifts; and Kapamilya Thank experience, starting his career or website—where ABS-CBN lot of them abs-cbn.com/), KTX (https:// You gift giving with the handling laundry bars and fab- dominates.” j u m p e d ktx.abs-cbn.com/) and Ka- ‘momshies’ in ‘Magandang ric softener for P&G. Engaging the customers up from pamilya Thank You (https:// Buhay’ “That really helped me con- Escolar’s first challenge at t h e i r thankyou.abs-cbn.com/)—and nect with Filipinos. In my role, ABS-CBN CRM was to get seats sa have never been attempted it’s really important to find out to know who loyal audiences sobrang before by any media company ABS-CBNmobile, Retail, SKY- to put the proper controls in WHAT’S... In July, ABS-CBN un- KTNX awards its members able to say “thank you” person- By knowing and understand- earn and enjoy rewards across what clicks with the customer, are, how they act, what they k i l i g . in the Philippines. I constantly cable and ABS-CBN TVplus. place. Ensuring customers’ data from page 1 wrapped the Kapamilya Thank with corresponding Thank You ally. ing who their audiences are, the ABS-CBN universe. This and I cannot assume that what want and why they are so remind my team that what ‘Kikilalanin ka namin’ Integrated News’ Ging Reyes privacy, safety and security was You (KTNX) customer loy- points every time they watch Ka- Escolar adds, ABS-CBN can allows a customer an oppor- works with me works with the engaged. Whereas be- they are doing now is so differ- ABS-CBN wants to get to gave us Bernadette Sembrano, on top of the list of priorities— alty program. Developed by pamilya shows or patronize the “Gusto naming makilala ang offer meaningful gifts and tailor tunity to try other ABS-CBN larger population,” says Esco- fore, he just stuck to ent from what they were do- know you better. while Entertainment under alongside premium technological the Customer Relationship products and services of ABS- bawat Kapamilya on a personal its products and services on a platforms just by using Thank lar. ANC for news and ing when I came in two years For years, avid viewers have Cory Vidanes gave us the most front- and back-end support—in Management (CRM) divi- CBN Group member-compa- level. Kilala has another meaning personal level. It will also allow You points earned in another ‘Iskolar ng Bayan’ mind- business programs, ago and a year from now they helped ABS-CBN maintain popular stars like Coco Martin, putting KTNX together. sion under head Ezer Escolar, nies. The accumulated points may in Tagalog, which is ‘Kikilalanin ka the network to create relevant platform,” Escolar notes. set “now that I have might be doing something supremacy in the ratings war. , Piolo Pascual, Judy Among other plans, Escolar KTNX is ABS-CBN’s gift to be used to redeem the members’ namin.’ ‘We want to treasure you, content and deliver it directly to With no template to model He worked in and to engage our completely different.” Now, it wants to repay fans Ann Santos, Daniel Padilla sees more shows, platforms and the countless viewers who have reward of choice (see related story). we want to cherish you by giving the target Kapamilya. the program after locally, the the US for 12 years and earned customers, I Crediting the influence and followers for their sup- and Kathryn Bernardo, and the services participating in KTNX, helped it stay on top of the net- But more than just saying you gifts.’ That’s why our logo is a For example, a Kapamilya team looked to Singapore’s a master of business adminis- really make it a of the UP spirit of service, port. ‘momshies’ [, such as ABS-CBN Global, works heap for so long. thanks, ABS-CBN wants to be gift box,” explains Escolar. logs on the KTNX website and Mediacorp. tration degree from Columbia point to watch Escolar’s ultimate goal is Tailor-fit for ABS-CBN, PH and Melai KidZania and . Ad- types the “Showtime” hashtag University (New York). But the all our shows to impact the country in a Cantiveros],” Escolar recalls. ditionally, signing up via mobile Meet the team of the day for one month. This “But Mediacorp is just TV, “Iskolar ng Bayan” mind-set and movies as very significant way. He be- alerts KTNX that the member newspaper and radio in a very While putting together might soon be a reality, in order Winter Erguiza moved to ABS-CBN CRM and tools for its day-to-day through insights-driven and prompted him to move back much as pos- lieves he can do this through religiously watches the top-rat- developed market, unlike ABS- KTNX, CRM was also work- to cater to Kapamilya who don’t CRM-Enterprise Loyalty head a year ago. Today, he is the operations. She is a BS Busi- targeted campaigns. She holds home. He became head of BPI sible. I have a his work in ABS-CBN. ing noontime show. KTNX is CBN which has SKYcable, ing on Kapamilya Accounts and have internet access. Erguiza brought his experi- CRM-Enterprise Loyalty ness Administration graduate a BS Industrial Engineering Credit Cards, handling a very TV in the office “If we are talking about then able to inform him or her KidZania, O Shopping and The Kapamilya Tickets. “Our Kapamilya can look ences from head and leads the Kapami- of Silliman University. degree from profitable portfolio of a mil- and it is on the scale, ABS-CBN is certainly directly if there happens to be a ABS-CBN Store, among others. Engaging the customer forward to feeling that they’re G l o b e , lya Thank You customer Len Cayanong the Uni- lion cardholders charging P100 whole time so a great place to do it. Our new segment in “Showtime” or a We’re a lot more diversified, so we “If I were to sum up the whole even more loved by ABS-CBN, Samsung loyalty program. Erguiza CRM Accounts head versity of billion in credit card purchases that I can absorb most watched show, ‘FPJ’s Ang movie starring Vice Ganda. had to tailor-fit the program for strategy of CRM, it starts with that we are thanking them for and SM obtained his bachelor’s Cayanong joined the Phil- annually. our content.” Probinsiyano,’ for example, Escolar was recruited chiefly ABS-CBN and for the Philip- identifying who are customers the love they’ve shown us in a A d - degree in biology at De ABS-CBN in 2011 ippines “While P&G and Colgate Charo San- is watched by almost 40% of to develop KTNX in 2015. The pine market,” Escolar points out. are and then engaging them with way that they can grasp. I’m very v a n t a g e La Salle University. after stints in Globe Diliman. helped me with my general tos-Concio, chief households!” prospect, to him, was both Within two months after re- the right products and services. excited about that, their happi- when he Bim Garcia and HSBC. As head marketing frameworks, it was content officer, urged His message for LopezLink exciting and overwhelming as ceiving his marching orders from Kapamilya Accounts and Ka- ness and excitement when they CRM Operations & of CRM Ac- my time in BPI that taught him to watch ABS- readers: “It’s always about the KTNX would be “the pioneer ABS-CBN president Carlo L. pamilya Tickets are meant to do realize, ‘Hey, ABS-CBN knows Platform Manage- counts, she me the value of harnessing 1:1 CBN-produced movies customer. Treat her right and in content and multimedia Katigbak, the plan was approved that. Kapamilya Accounts is our me by name, and knows exactly ment head works with personal relationships—where not during the regular the business results will fol- cross-platform loyalty rewards in quick succession by the ABS- single sign-on initiative which al- what makes me cry, laugh and Garcia is the lat- the differ- every customer has a name— playdate, but during a low.” in the Philippines.” CBN executive committee, by lows every Kapamilya to use one care,” Escolar says. est addition to ent busi- Visionary EL3 and chief content officer log-in across the different digital the team, having nesses of “EL3 [ABS-CBN chairman Charo Santos-Concio, and fi- properties of ABS-CBN, while joined ABS-CBN ABS-CBN, Spotlight Eugenio Lopez III], being the nally by the ABS-CBN board. Kapamilya Tickets is an online in January 2017. such as its time,” SKY bill rebates, KBO, visionary that he is, has always In the interim, the CRM ticketing system,” notes Escolar. The CRM - Op access, retail, IWantv pins, free texts or calls wanted to launch a loyalty pro- chief also organized his Loyalty Kapamilya Accounts, which erations & Platform digital, broad- via ABS-CBNmobile and gram. This was as early as five team composed of four manag- was also the first such initiative Management head cast and events many more. Thank You points years ago,” he reveals. ers and almost 30 representa- of its kind in the Philippines, KTNX 101 can also be redeemed for dona- handles support for groups, with Before KTNX, the different tives from ABS-CBN LOBs was launched in December executions of CRM the objective DAHIL umaapaw ang ating pas- thankyou.abs-cbn.com. New tions to ABS-CBN Lingkod product groups of ABS-CBN and support groups. 2016, followed by Kapamilya campaigns as well as of identifying, asalamat at pagmamahal sa lahat members automatically receive Kapamilya Foundation Inc. would run tactical promotions Joint effort Tickets in May 2017—two big- the implementation engaging and ng Kapamilya, ABS-CBN and 30 welcome Thank You points, Kapamilya Thank You is to recognize customer loyalty. “This was really a joint effort, ticket initiatives that the CRM and management r e t a i n i n g Customer Relationship Manage- which can be redeemed for free all about showing love and “This is the first time that we practically the whole company team juggled with their work on of all CRM systems customers ment launched Kapamilya Thank IWantv pins or KBO. gratitude to all our Kapamilya are attempting it at an enterprise pulled together. We worked with the KTNX program. You, the ABS-CBN customer Members can continu- worldwide. This is also why level, allowing our kapamilya to IT, Digital Media, Research, Less than a week after loyalty program, on July 14. ously earn Thank You points the icon of Kapamilya Thank launch, KTNX had already This is our new way of ex- by watching Kapamilya shows, You is a gift box— because gathered almost a million mem- pressing love and gratitude to paying SKY bills, purchasing it perfectly represents ABS- 2010 2016 lya database to achieve a single cards to support customer properties via a single sign-on customers easy access to live bers, putting CRM on track to loyal Kapamilya who continue ABS-CBN TVplus and reload- CBN’s intention of putting ABS-CBN establishes the customer view across ABS- analytics requirements for Introduces Kapamilya Ac- or SSO events, shows and experiences meet its target of five million to show their support and love ing ABS-CBNmobile. into action one of their famous Customer Relationship Man- CBN Access businesses: SKY, ABS-CBN’s new ventures, counts (https://kapamilyaac- 2017 at ABS-CBN members at the end of 2017. Top priorities for ABS-CBN shows, products Thank You points can be heartfelt lines, “Thank you for agement (CRM) division Bayan and MTI ABS-CBNmobile and ABS- counts.abs-cbn.com/), allow- Rolls out online ticketing por- Launches the Kapamilya and services. redeemed for special gifts and the love!” 2011 2013 CBN TVplus ing ABS-CBN to identify the tal Kapamilya Tickets (www. Thank You (https://thankyou. With reports of security Joining this program is exclusive Kapamilya experiences For more info, visit than- Sets up an enterprise Kapami- Builds CRM business score- customer across all its digital ktx.com.ph), which gives abs-cbn.com/) loyalty program breaches becoming commonplace easy and free! Just register at like tickets to “ASAP” or “Show- kyou.abs-cbn.com. of late, ABS-CBN has made sure  Lopezlink August 2017 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink August 2017  ABS-CBN TVplus kicks Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico Castillo in a visual exploration Fr. Dy, who uses art in conjunc- Artist for Visual Examining of the different tangents of tion with the spiritual life of the Arts; the other off Bida Best tour faith faith and tradition in our past communities he is connected is Nick Joaquin, The Given Order, opening on and in our lives today. with, while Del Castillo’s works National Artist MORE than 4,000 students August 21, brings together Religion has been, and engage with anxiety and vio- for Literature. It around Mega Manila will soon , S.J. and Anton del continuous to be, an all-en- lence in the perception and ex- kicks off with the have access to educational compassing perience of faith. exhibition What learning programs available on influence in The Given Order will also Do I Say to a Gi- ABS-CBN TVplus’ YeY and the lives of foreground pieces from the ant, which runs the (KCh) Filipinos. In museum’s permanent collec- from August 21 with the kickoff of the Bida P h i l i p p i n e tion, including sketches and to November 29, Best School Tour. history, its paintings by Felix Resurreccion 2017. KCh and Yey are two of TV- Angel Aquino gets a kiss from an appreciative young resident of Brgy. Durog effects stretch Hidalgo, Ang Kiukok, Angelito J o a u i n , plus’ exclusive channels where beyond mat- Antonio, Jose Joya and Galo a.k.a. Quijano kids and teens can learn and ters of faith Ocampo. de Manila, made enjoy while watching locally- Angel, Gretchen join ‘TV and belief The Given Order, curated by unparalleled contributions to journalism and literature. This days to Saturdays, except holidays, and internationally-produced and perme- Ricky Francisco, will run until journalism as a proofreader and, exhibit strives to (re)introduce 8am-5pm. Avail of unlimited TV shows. ‘Team YeY’ hosts Raven Cajuguiran (leftmost) and AJ Urquia (rightmost) give ate secular November 29, 2017. later, as a writer, contributor his works in conversation with access to exhibitions and library The first leg of the Bida gift bags to Landayan Elementary School students Patrol’s’ public service caravan and practical and editor of numerous dailies, the works of Marc Gaba and resources by signing up for the Best School Tour happened at “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano” star who were taught how to make jam Angel, Gretchen and Berna- matters of the magazines and other publica- Teaching Exhibitions alongside Lopez Museum membership pro- the CAA Elementary School Angel Aquino, “Umagang Kay and got one food cart each from dette also unveiled the repaired c om mu n i t y Nick Joaquin: tions. His brand of reportage tangents that will engage pres- gram. Members can borrow books in Las Piñas, with the second Ganda” anchor and “TV Patrol” and the Department library at Durog Elementary and the indi- and distinct mentorship are ent contexts. from the lending section and get leg taking place at Landayan Larger than life “TV Patrol” anchor Bernadette of Trade and Industry-Antique. School and distributed veg- vidual. “The Artist Turns a Cen- remembered by the multi-gen- What Do I Say to a Giant is discounts on lectures, workshops Elementary School in Laguna. Sembrano joined the nationwide The three later checked the etable seeds for the school’s R e l i g i o n tury” is a program of the Lo- erational publics that inter- curated by Thea Garing. and services for only P1,500. For Sam Shoaf and Raven community caravan of “TV Pa- newly-repaired restrooms at nutrition program. as agent of pez Museum and Library that acted with the man and read his The Lopez Museum and Li- other inquires and concerns, and Cajuguiran, two of the hosts of trol” and helped deliver various the San Jose public terminal, a To cap the day, they had social order commemorates the centennial words. brary is at the ground floor, Ben- for scheduling of special tours and “Team YeY,” headed to Las Piñas services to Kapamilya in Antique. project initiated by “TV Patrol” lunch with community mem- and trans- of two brilliant minds in the What Do I Say to a Giant pres Building, Exchange Road field trips, call 631-2417 (mu- on July 14, while fellow hosts AJ Angel, Gretchen and Ber- in cooperation with the local bers, who were given grocery formation is field of arts and letters this year. is a nod to the indelible mark cor. Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. seum) or 631-2425 (library); or Urquia and Raven Cajuguiran nadette first showed support government. packages and fans. dissected by One is Cesar Legaspi, National Joaquin left on Philippine Museum days and hours are Mon- email [email protected]. went to Laguna on July 21. to more than 1,000 job seekers After dropping by the citizen Since March, the “TV The “Team YeY” hosts en- By Dulce Festin-Baybay in a job fair organized with the journalism workshop of Bayan Patrol” Community Caravan, The New Values Vanguards gaged more than 500 students ABS-CBN TVplus packages given to public schools help of the Department of La- Mo, iPatrol Mo, the team went to which is part of the newscast’s in each school with song and bor and Employment and the Brgy. Durog. Angel and Gretch- 30th anniversary celebration, dance numbers and learning questions, while their co-stu- educational materials available Public Employment Services en had a storytelling session with has gone to different parts Daniel Lopez Layug invests in unity, education activities. dents in the audience learned on YeY and KCh via digital TV. Office-Antique, where 22 Ka- the children, who received new of the country to address the Select students also partici- from the fun Q&A. The ABS-CBN TVplus THE Lopez Values Vanguards vesting in the stock market in I represented INSEAD in sets, experiences and viewpoints Through word and deed, how awful life may seem, it’ll pamilya were hired on the spot. schoolbags from Operation Sa- needs of communities with the pated in the “Knowledge on the At the end of each program, Bida Best School Tour will soon section this time presents Daniel university. After my undergrad, two team competitions. In Mi- different from my own has been I saw my elders live out Lolo get better soon enough. The They then met 30 former gip, slippers from “Rated K” and help of partner Go” segment onstage. Kids en- the schools were given an ABS- head to more public schools in Lopez Layug, 30, in the seventh I worked in the equity capital lan, the Bocconi International the most rewarding aspect of my Eñing’s words: “Just as labor world is round so try to keep overseas Filipino worker-mothers vitamins from Bantay Bata. and agencies. joyed answering science, math, CBN TVplus box so students Laguna, Malabon, , series of new Lopez Values van- markets team of a Malaysian Finance Case Competition was a education thus far. works for the company, the everything even and steady. English and Filipino subject and teachers can access the rich Pasig, Rizal and Bulacan. guards. Dan is the son of Knowl- bank doing IPOs [initial public strategy consulting competition What values were taught by company must support and The only way to stop it from edge Channel Foundation Inc. offerings] and rights offers. I against top European schools. your elders as you grew up? Can help labor… The company that turning over when times are Southville gets P1.7M from president Rina Lopez-Bautista. got my CFA [Chartered Fi- Our team was tasked to advise an you give us anecdotes on how is prosperous and rich while la- good is to keep learning new He is a grandson of Lopez Group nancial Analyst] charter. Then electric car ride-sharing company you practiced these values? bor lives in misery has neither things, adapt to situations and ‘MathDali,’ ‘Knowledge on the Go’ Foundation Inc. chairman Oscar I moved to the M&A [mergers on enhancing its revenue sources To represent the school at the right to exist nor the right continually reinvent yourself to Ivoclar for dental clinic upkeep M. Lopez and the seventh great- and acquisitions] team of ING through geographic expansion Kellogg, we first had to form a to claim public support.” maintain competitiveness. offer new approaches to learning By Althea Cahayag grandchild of Eugenio Lopez Sr. Bank, managing acquisitions by outside Italy, vertical integration team and top an internal com- What advice would you give Lastly, we have the respon- in its supply chain and diversify- petition within INSEAD. I met your younger cousins on up- sibility to leave the world THE Knowledge Channel and tips and tricks to make mistakes as long as they learn VOCLAR Vivadent Inc. Kindly give a background on corporations of infrastructure, ing its product mix. These were my two teammates through the holding the Lopez Values of better than we found it. (KCh) is giving students a concepts more understandable. from them. recently donated the second how you were raised, where financial services and media real decisions being contemplat- INSEAD Family Business Club, nationalism, integrity, busi- chance to gain knowledge, solve KCh has made the program It is the first time a KCh tranche of its $100,000-dona- you studied and are studying. companies in Southeast Asia. ed by a real company—a client of which I am now the president of. ness excellence, etc.? problems and learn skills in available on YouTube. The tu- show takes place on the ground, tion to BayaNiJuan amounting I’ve lived in Metro Manila Why did you choose the the competition sponsor, man- Coming from family business Firstly, follow your dreams. more ways than one with origi- torial episodes are conducted with the segments being shot in to P1.7 million. my entire life except for my course that you are taking up agement consulting firm Bain & backgrounds, we share a com- If you keep your determina- nal programs like “MathDali” mainly in conversational Fili- different schools. BayaNiJuan is a project under undergrad at Georgetown Uni- now? Co. The intensity of this half-day mon belief that our companies tion and ask God for help, and “Knowledge on the Go.” pino, making it easy for school- “MathDali” airs Monday to ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya versity in Washington DC, my INSEAD has given me a tournament was highlighted by thrive because of the diligence you can achieve more than “MathDali” features Robi children to follow. Sunday at 10:20 a.m., 3 p.m. Foundation Inc.-Operation Sa- internship and study-abroad more global perspective of do- the quality of analysis done by and loyalty of the men and wom- even you believe you’re ca- Domingo, with Joj and Jai Ag- Meanwhile, in “Knowledge and 5 p.m. on KCh, followed gip that comanages the commu- in Shanghai and Beijing, and ing business. I work with people our competitors. en who work so hard to make pable of. pangan, Igi Boy Flores and Vic on the Go,” host immediately after by “Knowledge nity of Southville 7 in Calauan, the MBA I am completing at from around the world on group In Chicago, my team won the companies great. We see it as Secondly, al- Robinson, in a series of video visits schools and invites stu- on the Go.” “MathDali” also airs Laguna with the National Hous- INSEAD in France. cases every day. French nation- the $100,000 prize at the Kel- our obligation to give back to our ways remember tutorials where they tackle topics dents to participate in three- on ABS-CBN every Saturday ing Authority (NHA). The person who is most als make up less than 10% of logg Real Estate Investment employees. Thus, we built a for- “This too shall mostly taken up at the fourth- minute quizzes. The show at 8 a.m. KCh is available on The donation will be used responsible for making me the the students. One of the more Competition. The competition profit business model aimed at pass.” No mat- grade level using a mix of anima- instills in students the idea that ABS-CBN TVplus, SKYcable for the daily operations of the man I am today is my mother, interesting experiences I had Leah Bautista (right), operations was structured as a real estate solving the lack of affordable and ter how good tion, student-friendly language it is sometimes okay to commit and SKYdirect. dental clinic in Southville 7. Rina Lopez-Bautista. She is a was a trilingual conversation manager of BayaNiJuan, receives idea tournament. We competed dignified housing for workers in life becomes, Ivoclar inaugurated the strong woman who showed me with a classmate who had lived the Ivoclar donation from managing against 14 teams from MBA Southeast Asia. We won the Kel- it can go ‘Knowledge on the Go’ host Marlo Mortel dental clinic in Southville 7 in the importance of improving all over the world. We decided director Jasmin Valenzuela BAYAN Academy offers programs around the world. We logg competition because of the downhill at with student participants 2015. It has top-of-the-line people’s lives—which she does to have some fun and switched the following certificate through the Knowledge Chan- from French to Mandarin to pitched our business idea on a robustness, creativity and social any point. dental facilities and equipment, the repair of ceramic restora- training courses this nel. She taught me that my English to the amusement of stage in front of about 200 real impact of our model. And no such as a dental chair that comes tions, calcium hydroxide dress- month: achievement in life would be de- our classmates walking past us. estate experts and students, and Growing up with my mom m a t t e r with LED light powered with a ing and light-curing transparent August 10: Integrated termined by how much better off The MBA program has defended it against tough ques- and grandparents, I experienced sensor to avoid cross infection fissure sealant. Marketing Communica- I left the world. She also taught allowed me to concentrate on tions thrown at us by the judges how they wanted the best for among patients, autoclave for “We still have a third tranche. tions Strategy me that I wouldn’t be able to do marketing strategy and opera- who were heads of private eq- their employees both within sterilizing dental equipment We are just identifying the areas August 24-25: Whole this without financial resources. tions strategy which round out uity firms—Blackstone, Green the Lopez Group and within and a dental X-ray machine. where we will use it. For now, we Brain Approach to This is the main reason I my finance-heavy background. Courte and Blue Vista, etc. the Lopez household. My The clinic has medicines,- sy are finishing the part where we Customer Service took undergraduate degrees in The program has also given These competitions have cousins and I grew up hosting ringes, masks and other dental are giving dental materials and For rates, call 426-3140. finance and Chinese studies. me the opportunity to practice shown me the strength of team- bingo tournaments and sports needs supplies. maintaining the dental clinic,” Bayan Academy reserves the However, I enjoyed finance what I have learned in a low- work and diversity. Working with fests for the household staff at Ivoclar also donated dental said Ivoclar managing director right to change course dates. so much that I even began in- risk environment. competent individuals with skill my grandparents’ house. materials such as system kits for Jasmin Valenzuela. 10 Lopezlink August 2017 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink August 2017 11 MyoVision: Preventing the rapid Sudoku Larga Na! Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para increase of nearsightedness in children ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, WTT spices up By Charizze Henson column at kahon. Magalawa Island is worth the trip! AS a child, Briza Mae Ramos LOADS of travel enthusiasts are Anawangin Cove, Nagsasa mended Magalawa Island in Caloocan and departed at 4:30 was diagnosed with nearsight- flock to Zambales to experi- Cove, Camara Island, Capones Palauig. a.m. via a Sta. Cruz-Zambales- edness, a type of refractive er- ELC’sText and photos by Gerbs de Castro 20th year ence its spectacular beaches Island and Potipot Island. Day 1. We assembled at the bound bus. ror wherein she could see close and islands. The famous ones A friend of mine recom- Victory Liner bus terminal in Since the trip would take objects clearly, but far objects more or less six hours, make THE Lopez Group HR the 20th anniversary of ELC, sponse Unit of Energy Devel- appeared blurry. At 11 years sure to eat breakfast beforehand Council-Lopez Lifelong Well- FPRC Perry opment Corporation. old, she had an eye grade of or buy at the bus terminal. ness Walk the Talk (WTT) Avecilla discussed the history To spice up the walk, the hosts 300, and it increased to 400 in Be early at the station be- was held at the Eugenio Lopez of the facility as well as the concocted a game called “Guess a year’s time. cause they don’t accept reserva- Center (ELC) in on 116th birth anniversary of Lo- the Lyrics.” To win the game, Nearsightedness occurs if the tions for morning trips. As early July 15, 2017. pez Group founder Eugenio H. each group must guess the miss- eyeball is longer than normal or as 3:30 a.m. the queue is already First Balfour and Third Gen- Lopez Sr. on July 20. Avecilla ing song lyrics corresponding if the cornea (the clear layer that long and tickets are first come, eration Holdings Corporation also challenged everyone to an- to emergency items that they covers the eye) is too curved. first served. sponsored the July WTT. Also swer trivia questions about the needed to find during the walk. According to Asian Eye In- If taking the Sta. Cruz route, a sponsor was First Philippine Lopez Group. The first five groups that submit- stitute pediatric optometrist and tell the conductor to drop you Realty Corporation (FPRC) Before the participants tack- ted the song sheet along with the orthoptist Dr. Gualberto Dato, off on Veritas Road in Brgy. led by president Oscar R. Lo- led the 3.2-kilometer route, items received the top prizes. “We need light to see. In a nor- Pangolinan, Palauig. pez Jr., who graced the activity. they listened to a safety and The 11th anniversary of mally shaped eye, the incoming MyoVision lenses. These lenses We arrived at the drop-off First Balfour SVP Caloy security briefing from ELC’s WTT will be held at the First light is focused on the retina, so can reduce the progression of point at 11 a.m. Tricycles were Salonga delivered the wel- Hajji Khan Yusop and August Philippine Industrial Park in the image is sharp. In nearsight- nearsightedness in children  Very Easy parked nearby and we asked come remarks. Meanwhile, in Villalon from the Emergency Sto. Tomas, later this edness, because the eyeball is aged six to 12 years old by an  Easy our driver to drop us off at Port his message on the occasion of Preparedness Disaster Re- month.  long, the light is focused in front average of 30%. Medium Luan, which was the only place 1. FPRC president Oscar  Hard of the retina, making the distant The MyoVision lenses are to get a boat ride to Magalawa R. Lopez Jr. and GM Perry objects appear blurry.” designed with Peripheral Vi- Island. Avecilla; 2. First Balfour The cause of this condition is sion Management technology. SVP Caloy Salonga; 3. Along the way we stopped still unknown, but a child’s risk “The MyoVision lenses can Answer to JULY puzzle at a sari-sari store to purchase Sarah Maglonzo of Third may increase if one or both of his correct both central and side Solution, tips and mineral water and some food Gen; 4. First Balfour’s Lace or her parents are nearsighted. vision and help slow down eye Ramos; 5. Third Gen’s computer program items because these are a bit Nearsightedness is usually growth. At the same time, these Sarah Naadat; 6. Hajji available at costly when bought on the is- first diagnosed in children be- lenses look like regular ones, so www.sudoku.com Khan Yusop of ELC; 7. The land. tween four and six years old. July birthday celebrants they are comfortable to wear As the boat departed from Dato explains: “The eyeballs are all smiles; 8. Team First and may only require a short ful of signs of vision problems Eats Port Luan, we could see San Balfour puts on its game continue to grow, so the eye period of adaption,” Dato says. in their children. Salvador Island in the distance. 2 face​ grade may increase rapidly and Ramos started wearing Myo- “It is best if we detect near- We touched down on Magalawa require the patient a pair of new Vision lenses when she was 12 sightedness early,” he says. Warm up with hearty soups Island by 12:30 p.m. eyeglasses every year. It usually years old. “Even if your child does not After depositing our belong- stabilizes by age 20.” “It was very alarming for me complain of having blurry vi- soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 hours. ings in our room in Armada Re- Eyeglasses are the most to know that my eye grade kept sion or any vision problem, take minutes or until thickened and bubbly. 2. Peel, seed and thinly slice remaining sort, we headed to the beach. widely used method to cor- increasing by a hundred every them to a pediatric eye doc- Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. 6 cucumbers; place slices in a bowl. Add The one thing you would def- rect nearsightedness. However, year; I’ve been wearing MyoVi- tor for a routine eye exam. We Add cayenne pepper if desired. Top vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons initely see on this beach would these will not help prevent the sion for three years, and thank- highly recommend this before with bacon just before serving. honey; toss well to coat. Cover and chill be starfish. There were starfish rapid increase in eye grade. fully, it has not increased since.” they go to school because un- 8 hours or overnight. that had spikes on their bodies ZEISS, a German manufac- Most children are not aware detected nearsightedness may Cucumber Soup 3. Working with pureed cucumber mix- so be cautious when treading turer of optical products, intro- they have vision problems. Dato cause more serious problems in Ingredients: 11 large cucumbers (about ture in sieve, press mixture lightly with the waters. duced a new treatment through encourages parents to be mind- the future like lazy eye or retinal 8 lb), divided; 1/4 c honey, divided; a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to There was a sign warning 3 4 5 6 detachment.” 1/4 c rice wine vinegar; 1 ripe avocado, squeeze out juice; discard solids. guests not to swim beyond a Get 15% off when you avail peeled and seeded; 2 tsp chopped fresh 4. Place half of marinated cucumber certain point on the beach due 18 holidays in 2018! of MyoVision lenses! For more THE days have been rainy and the dill; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp freshly ground slices, avocado and 1 3/4 cups cucum- to the strong currents. info, call 898-2020 or email breeze biting. Ward off the chill with black pepper; cracked black pepper (op- ber juice in a blender or food processor; A mangrove can also be vis- THERE are at least 18 addi- (February 16), EDSA People [email protected]. broths beyond the usual chicken noodle tional); and dill sprigs (optional) process until smooth. Pour cucumber ited as you trek further south. tional days for regrouping and Power Revolution anniversary or cream of mushroom soups. Procedure: mixture into a bowl. Repeat procedure Day 2. As always, when I trav- unwinding in the 2018 calen- (February 25), Black Saturday Sports & Wellness 1. Cut 5 cucumbers into 3-inch chunks. with remaining cucumber slices and 1 el to beaches and islands, I never dar as Malacañang announced (March 31), Ninoy Aquino calendar Spicy Cheeseburger Soup Place half of cucumber chunks and 2 3/4 cups cucumber juice; reserve any miss a sunrise or sunset shot, so the regular holidays and spe- Day (August 21), All Saints’ AUGUST Ingredients: 1-1/2 c water; 2 c cubed tablespoons honey in a blender or food remaining juice for another use. Stir as early as 5 a.m. I was already at cial (nonworking) days for the Day (November 1) and the last 27: Cloud Fest Fun Run, peeled potatoes; 2 small carrots, grated; processor; process until smooth. Pour in chopped dill, salt and pepper. Place broth; and 1 c whole milk the beach waiting for the sunrise year. day of the year (December 31). 3K (SM MOA, Pasay), 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 c chopped pureed cucumber mixture through a 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 6 bowls. Procedure: along Masinloc Harbor. The 10 regular holidays are Unlike regular holidays, 4pm. Fee: P600. Register at green pepper; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl. Garnish with cracked black pepper and 1. In a large pot over medium heat, Next on the itinerary was the 7 New Year’s Day ( January 1), special (nonworking) holidays facebook.com/Thinksport- and chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Repeat procedure with the remain- dill sprigs, if desired. cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to snorkeling/rafting activity. You Maundy Thursday (March have no fixed dates and are ei- sph.com tbsp beef bouillon granules; 1/2 tsp salt; ing chunks. Cover and chill at least 8 paper towels and drain all but 2 table- will ride a balsa being pulled by 29), Good Friday (March 30), ther declared by the President 27: Run to Quit, 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained; Bacon Cauliflower spoons of fat. a motorized boat to a certain Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9), or enacted by Congress. 3K/5K/10K/15K (Quirino 2-1/2 c milk, divided; 3 tbsp all-purpose Chowder 2. To pot, add onion, carrots and celery. diving spot where you could Labor Day (May 1), Indepen- Also declared “additional spe- Grandstand, Manila), 4am. flour; 8 oz processed American cheese, Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, Season with salt and pepper. Cook until view corals and marine life un- dence Day ( June 12), National cial (nonworking) days” were All Fee: P550-P800. Email cubed; 1/4 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper, op- cut into lardons; 1 medium slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add derwater using the life vest and Heroes’ Day (August 27), Souls’ Day on November 2 and [email protected] tional; and 1/2 lb sliced bacon, cooked yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. snorkeling gear provided. Bonifacio Day (November 30), Christmas Eve on December 24. 27: Para Kanino Ka and crumbled medium carrots, peeled Sprinkle in flour and cook 2 minutes. We departed for Manila Christmas Day (December 25) Additional proclamations Tumatakbo?, 3K/5K (BF Procedure: and chopped; 2 stalks cel- Add thyme and cauliflower. around 10 a.m. and Rizal Day (December 30). will be issued by Malacañang Homes, Sucat), 4am. Fee: 1. In a large saucepan, combine the first ery, chopped; kosher salt; 3. Pour in broth and milk and bring to Among the islands in the Zam- Meanwhile, Filipinos can once the approximate dates of P300-P350. Register at nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Re- freshly ground black pep- a boil. Immediately reduce to a simmer bales area, Magalawa Island may look forward to the following the national observance of Eid facebook.com/PKKTFUN- duce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 per; 2 cloves garlic, minced; and let go until cauliflower is fork ten- be one of the least popular of them 8 special (nonworking) holidays al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha have RUN17 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 2 tbsp flour; 2 sprigs thyme, der, about 15 minutes. all, but it is a great place to vis- in 2018: Chinese New Year been determined. 2. Stir in beef and 2 cups of milk; heat stripped and chopped; 1 4. Garnish with bacon. (Recipes and it—and at a very affordable cost. through. Combine flour and remaining head cauliflower, cut into photos from www.tasteofhome.com; www. Worth the trip! 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