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At 70 centimeters in diameter, this Rafflesia schadenbergiana appears a giant compared to the little boy. A bud was hacked during a slash-and-burn operation in the area in the recently declared R. schadenbergiana Critical Habitat Site by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
For love of nature THREE Lopez Group companies organized a series of programs and activities related to the environment, along with disaster preparedness, as tribute to chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) and his lifelong environmental advocacies. The programs included the establishment by First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) of the Oscar M. Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Turn to page 6
Values storming Bea, JLC celebrate The guy’s guide to with Lopez Group 10 years of shopping at Power execs …page 5 togetherness …page 4 Plant Mall …page 12
Lopezlink September 2012 BIZ NEWS NEWS Lopezlink September 2012 JANUARY TO JUNE 2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS (Unaudited, consolidated) Net income/loss attributable to Lopez Holdings attributable TOTAL REVENUES 2012 midyear conference: ‘Learn equity holders of the parent company Dispatch from Japan net income at P5.451B 2011 2012 % change 2011 2012 % change PH embassy in Japan donates from the lessons of Wall Street’ LOPEZ Holdings Corporation January 2012. FPH also booked revenues. Its associate, SKYcable, ABS-CBN P13.955B P15.252B +9 P1.677B P927M -45 LOPEZ Group chairman review, AMML expressed More stable organiza- registered P5.451 billion in net an additional gain relating to its demonstrated operational strength Lopez Holdings P13.955B P15.252B +9 P815M P5.451B +569 and Philippine Ambassador confidence that Lopez Group tional structure income attributable to equity previous sale of Meralco shares, in absorbing Destiny Cable. EDC P11.736B P15.369B +31 (P2.331B) P4.618B +298 bazaar proceeds to NGOs to Japan Manuel M. Lopez leaders will exercise caution “One take-away we have holders of the parent for the with the assignment to the FPH FPH, in addition to a number First Gen $643.866M $776.665M +21 ($16.004M) $92.754M +680 (AMML) urged senior ex- and prudence, as well as be from the [hard] years is that first six months of 2012. This Group of Rockwell Land shares of extraordinary gains during FPH P31.488B P39.860B +27 (P402M) P10.776B* +2,781 ecutives of the Lopez Group to ready with the right response we can only grow the business is 569% higher than the P815 received as property dividends by the period, continued to harness Rock P2.539B P2.525B +1 P394.3M P439.7M +12 learn from the lessons of Wall for eventualities. if we have the people. We need million in net income attribut- buyer Beacon Electric. consistently stable performance Street and operate in “near- Razor-sharp risk manage- key competencies in place and able to equity holders of the Unaudited consolidated rev- from its generation assets. We are *Including P6.084 billion gain on sale of investment in equity securities and P1.834B gain related to busi- crisis mode” in order to sustain ment what happened before is that parent reported in 1H2011. enues increased by 9% YoY to optimistic this trend can be sus- ness combination (remeasurement of Rockwell shares) the growth trajectory of the “We need to be as slim as we were stretched way beyond This was primarily due to P15.252B from P13.955B as as- tained for the rest of the year,” said Group in the next five years. we can be but as effective as the competencies we had then. the 39x year-on-year (YoY) in- sociate ABS-CBN Corporation Lopez Holdings president, chief FPH consolidated revenues up 27% “The Philippine economy we have always been. We have We just didn’t have the people crease in equity in net earnings continued TV ratings supremacy operating officer and chief finance may seem immune to world to make sure that our risk to do it. We had no seasoned FIRST Philippine Holdings of associates to P4.914B from in 1H2012 and implemented officer Salvador G. Tirona. Revenues from contracts services accounts for 4% of to- economic turbulence but in the management is always razor veterans then. I believe we Corporation’s (FPH) consoli- an equity in net loss of associates higher advertising rates begin- As of December 31, 2011, and services went up by 43% tal revenues in 2012 and 2011. end, we are not, and we have sharp. We must make sure we have a much more stable or- dated revenues totaled P39.9 bil- of P127M, after associate First ning February 2012. Lopez Holdings held a 60.3% (P486M) to P1.6B, mainly due Share in project revenue of to be prepared for anything. do not suffer again as we did ganizational structure now. lion for the first semester ended Philippine Holdings Corpora- “ABS-CBN consumer sales economic interest in ABS- to the revenues on construction joint ventures amounted to P20M Let us not be blindsided by all during the last Asian crisis. Junior executives are feeding June 30, 2012. This is higher by tion (FPH) sold a 2.66% stake showed strength, growing 17% CBN and 46.6% in FPH. and drilling contracts of First in 2012 which is equivalent to the favorable reviews of our We must learn the hard les- the pipeline,” EL3 said. 27% or P8.4B compared to the (30 million shares) in Meralco in compared to 5% for advertising (Carla Paras-Sison) Balfour and its wholly-owned the two-month period in which economy and forget that good sons that experience taught us. The vice chairman reminded previous year’s P31.5B. subsidiary ThermaPrime Well Rockwell Land was consolidated as our economy may seem to We must make sure no detail is executives to continue develop- Sale of electricity accounted Services Inc. This account also under the parent company. be, we still have to operate in neglected in our business plans ing people “with discipline and for 76% of FPH’s total revenues First Gen reports net income includes the revenues from FPH’s consolidated costs a world where two of the most that would make us vulnerable focus.” With the Lopez Group during the first half of 2012 and commercial leasing of Rockwell and expenses totaled P32.4B for important economies are in in any crisis that may affect poised to double its market value 88% for the same period in 2011. Land amounting to P147M for the first semester ended June 30, Maritess Lopez (5th from right) visits the Batis Center for Women to turn over part of the PH share of the serious trouble,” AMML said, our economy, our currency and in the next five years, EL3 sees attributable to parent of $92.8M Equity in net earnings of associ- the two-month period in which 2012. This is higher by 13% or proceeds from the ALFS charity bazaar referring to Europe and the our businesses. We must have ample opportunity for top per- FIRST Gen Corporation re- the 49-MW Northern Negros higher than the earnings made ates, including Energy Develop- Rockwell Land was consolidat- P3.8B compared to the P28.6B US. our ears on the ground and formers to help the Group grow ported net income attributable geothermal plant for the same for the same period in 2011. ment Corporation, Rockwell consolidated costs and expenses ed under the parent company. THE Philippine Embassy in Asia-Pacific Ladies Friend- At the DAWN office Speaking at the start of the detect dangers like the bubbles “beyond normal growth, not to parent of $92.8 million for period last year. First Gen issued P12.0 billion Land and First Gen Hydro for the same period in 2011. Revenue from contracts and Japan, led by Maria Teresa ship Society (ALFS) char- on Taft Avenue, Manila, 2012 midyear performance that destroyed the American just to maximize shareholder the period ended June 30, 2012. In May 2012, First Gen Series G preferred shares at a Power Corporation, amounted L. Lopez, spouse of Am- ity bazaar held in Tokyo in Lopez met former migrant economy in recent years,” the value, but to keep top perform- This was a turnaround from the purchased the BG Group’s 40% rate of 7.7808% in May to par- to P3.0B for the first semester of bassador Manuel M. Lopez, April. Lopez chaired the workers in Japan who are chairman said. ers within the Group.” $16.0M attributable net loss it stake in the Santa Rita and San tially fund the purchase of the 2012, a reversal from equity in Bayan Business donated a total of P400,000 ALFS, a Tokyo-based orga- now engaged in weaving, Lopez Group vice chair- EL3 said, “As our chairman registered for the same period in Lorenzo natural gas-fired com- stake. net losses of P1.2B for the same ABS-CBN nets P927M to two nongovernment nization bringing together sewing and cosmetology man and ABS-CBN Broad- (AMML) said, ‘We have to be 2011. First Gen’s consolidated bined cycle power plants, or the “The purchase of BG’s 40% period last year. ABS-CBN Corporation SKYcable continues to be fortifies presence organizations committed women from 26 Asia-Pacific under the DAWN’s alterna- casting Corporation chairman clear on how to grow our busi- revenues rose by $132.8M, or First Gas plants, becoming the stake in the First Gas plants Sale of merchandise contrib- reported a consolidated net a major driver of growth with to assist Filipino migrant countries, from mid-2011 to tive livelihood program. At in cargo, Eugenio Lopez III (EL3) ness.’ It doesn’t mean we’re not 21%, to $776.7M in the first se- plants’ 100% owner; First Gen will allow us to unlock the stra- uted 7% to total revenues dur- income of P927 million in revenues increasing by 22% to workers and Japanese-Fili- mid-2012. the Batis Center in Quezon echoed AMML’s confidence going to take risks. We will still mester of 2012 from $643.9M began booking the additional tegic value of our gas platform ing the first six months of 2012, the first half of 2012. This was P2.5B. The growth in revenues logistics hub pino children on August 21, Lopez visited the offices City, she met former mi- in the ability of the Group take risks, we will push outside for the same period last year. revenues and income from the by embarking on its expansion. down from 12% for the same 45% lower than the net income is partly attributable to the ac- 2012. of the DAWN and Batis to grant women running the to scope risks and respond to the envelope, but we have to make Affiliate Energy Develop- increased stake at the begin- For EDC, we continue to be fo- period in 2011. Sale of mer- of P1.677 billion in the first quisition of Destiny Cable. BAYAN Business recently an- The embassy donated personally hand over the center’s laundry and cater- crises. In his remarks to close sure the right people are in place. ment Corporation (EDC) ning of June 2012. The First cused on operational improve- chandise fell by 26% (P979M) half of 2011, which included a Revenues from ABS-CBN nounced its expanded capabil- P200,000 each to the Devel- donations and observe the ing businesses. Lopez also the conference, EL3 said the And we will give them [the right contributed $40.3M in earn- Gas plants contributed $47.9M ments and completing the reha- to P2.9B due to lower revenues one-time gain from the sale of Global were flat, with a 1% ity to service the air cargo and opment Action for Women organizations’ programs in had the opportunity to talk Lopez Group has the benefit people] plenty of opportunity for ings for the period ended June to the company’s attributable bilitation of the Bacman plants reported by First Philec Solar, SKYcable Philippine depositary increase in overall viewer count freight logistics industry with Network (DAWN) and the action. She was accompanied with the Japanese-Filipino of experience to guide current growth across the entire Group.” 30, 2012 compared with losses net income for the period ended this year,” First Gen president subsidiary First Philec’s wafer receipts. compared to the previous year. an enhanced presence in Pasay Batis Center for Women. by consul Angelica Escalona children beneficiaries of decisions. (Carla Paras-Sison) arising from the impairment of June 30, 2012. This is $14.4M Francis Giles Puno said. slicing unit. Excluding the one-time Double-digit subscriber growth and Parañaque. The donation came from the and former Philippine Em- both organizations. (Ex- Revenue from sale of real gain, ABS-CBN’s net income in Canada and single-digit This area of Metro Manila Philippine Embassy’s share bassy in Tokyo staff mem- cerpted from http://tokyo. PROMOS & OFFERS estate, which is from sale of in the first six months of 2012 growth in all other territories is the acknowledged cargo hub of the proceeds from the bers. philembassy.net/) EDC net income rises 350% to P5.7B industrial lots and ready-built would be P674M, 8% lower offset the decline in subscribers of the country because of its Win a trip to Palawan ENERGY Development Cor- The Bacman power plants the Bacman project will gen- factories of First Philippine than the same period last year. in Japan and Europe. proximity to the major interna- poration (EDC) posted a net located in the towns of Bacon, erate strong returns and cash Industrial Park and from the ABS-CBN said its consoli- However, total operating and tional airport terminals. Bayan from Baron Antenna! income of P5.7 billion for the first Sorsogon and Manito, Albay flows from a vertically inte- development, selling and prop- dated revenues from advertising other expenses rose 12% year- Business started serving the To mark the ninth anniversary of Baron An- half of 2012, reversing the P2.3B are expected to complete both grated operation as proven by erty management of residential and consumer sales jumped to on-year to P12.5B on higher Bayan embarks on key initiatives cargo and logistics hub area in tenna, every purchase of a Baron Super Antenna, net loss registered for the same its commissioning and reli- the improvement in earnings projects of Rockwell Land, P15.3B in the January to June production costs, cost of sales 2008. Kapamilya Gitnang Luzon or Baron Extended period last year. Revenues from ability runs within the year, in before interest, taxes, depre- amounted to P2.2B and P43M, period, 9% higher than year- and services and general and ad- to support EV operations Bayan COO Rafael Agua- Range antenna at Adtel Inc. partner-stores na- First Gen Hydro Power Corpo- time to achieve full commer- ciation, and amortization in 2012 and 2011, respectively. ago figures. ministrative expenses. Capital ex- do said the expansion is part of tionwide entitles you to join the “Pa-Bakasyon ration (FGHPC), which operates cial operation in 2013. from our Palinpinon and This accounted for 5% of con- Advertising revenues rose penditure and film and program TO support the dynamic ity products that come with ing it the first and sole provider the company’s thrust to extend sa Palawan” promo. You could win TV sets and the 132-MW Pantabangan-Ma- “The logic for our Bacman Tongonan projects,” EDC solidated revenues in 2012 and 5% to P9.2B in the first half, rights acquisition meanwhile growth of its operations in the distinct Bayan brand of of fixed telecom services in the the reach of its data services to a trip for two to Palawan in the grand draw on siway hydroelectric plants, and acquisition has remained un- president and COO Richard less than 1% of consolidated while consumer sales jumped went up 14% in the first half to Eastern Visayas (EV) head- customer service—one that area. companies in the freight and December 12, 2012! Adtel Inc., the manufac- Green Core Geothermal Inc. changed. Once operational, Tantoco said. revenues in 2011. 17% to P6.1B. P2.4B. (Paul Michael Villanueva) quartered in Tacloban City, is truly consistent and always Bayan EV is also the first logistics industry. turer and distributor of the Baron Antenna, is (GCGI), which operates the 305- Bayan is embarking on initia- dependable, traits that we have to create a senior citizens’ lane Chito Franco, Group Sales extending a 25% discount on any Baron Antenna variant to Lopez MW Tongonan and Palinpinon tives aimed to help accelerate been known for as a service at its customer center, as well head, said that with a forti- Group employees. Those who are interested to become distributors, geothermal plants, remain the the current pace of its business provider,” Aguado said. as the first Bayan office to put fied capability to deliver its especially in the provinces, are welcome. Call MC or Rica at tel. company’s major income drivers Rockwell Land’s sales take-up grows 70% in 1H in the region. The Bayan COO, accompa- up a day care center for its em- Internet, data solutions and nos. 435-1801 and 435-1803 locals 301 to 303 or log on to www. as electricity sales increased by ROCKWELL Land Corpora- in Ortigas also continue to be space to Rockwell Land’s leas- and a performing arts theater year’s P394.3M. The company Bayan COO Rafael Agua- nied by members of his execu- ployees’ children. managed services solutions to facebook.com/pages/Baron-Antenna/. (Mary Criz dela Vega) 32% to P15B from P11.4B. tion reported in its first annual strong mainly coming from the ing portfolio. on the 3.6-hectare property is expected to breach the P1B do said these initiatives are be- tive management team, flew to Aguado said these initia- the locators in the area, Bayan EDC’s net income attribut- stockholders’ meeting since its last two towers, Towers E and The Edades Tower and adjacent to Rockwell Center. income mark this year. ing rolled out in line with the the capital of Leyte province tives are a testament to the Business is set to increase its Go Korean with SKYcable Select company’s thrust to provide its to lead in launching these new company’s commitment to market footprint in the indus- able to equity holders of the listing in May that the compa- F, which were launched in late Garden Villas will roll out ser- Rockwell Land is also “Rockwell Land is on the Add a SKYcable Select Korean pack to your SKYcable basic plan for customers in EV with efficient, market initiatives in conjunc- grow and sustain its leader- try. parent for the first six months of ny’s sales take-up increased by 2011. Phase one of the retail strip viced apartments that will be eyeing to launch two more brink of accelerated trajectory nonstop access to the latest dramas, reality shows and late-breaking reliable and value-for-money tion with the local operation’s ship position in the market by “For Bayan Business, con- the year also increased to P4.6B 70% to P4.1 billion for the first was fully opened in May, and the offered to the investor market. projects in Quezon City in the and expansion. The company is news straight from Korea! Avail of SKYcable Select Korean Pack 1 telecom services/connectivity annual business review activity. constantly being in touch with necting with the customer is from the P2.3B net loss posted six months of 2012 due to strong handover of Towers A and B Construction is ongoing and second half of the year, one of poised for growth, given the ac- to enjoy KBS, TVN, Arirang and MBN for an additional P199 to services. A highlight of their visit the pulse of their customers key. We help our clients reach during the same period in 2011. demand for its latest projects, started recently. is expected to be completed in which is targeted to serve the quisitions we made in 2011 and your monthly cable fees. Or subscribe to SKYcable Select Korean “Going beyond merely was the groundbreaking rites and employees, and continu- out to their customers to get Meanwhile, the recurring net The Grove by Rockwell and 205 Excavation has started for the first half of 2014. broader market segment. our recent public listing…,” said Pack 2 for an additional P900 per month to get MBC on top of making our products available for the expansion of the com- ously offering them products that crucial response that their income for the period also Santolan by Rockwell. the Lopez Tower and Museum Apart from this, Rockwell Rockwell Land generated president and CEO Nestor J. Pa- these channels. For more info, call SKYcable’s customer service to customers, what we actually pany’s service coverage in a and services that are relevant businesses need,” he said. (R. increased by 151% to P5.04B 205 Santolan by Rockwell, which is scheduled to be com- Land is set to launch in the last total revenues of P2.5B in the dilla. “…Moving forward, we are hotline at 381-0000. (Arlene Torres) from P2B last year, mainly at- the company’s townhouse project pleted by 2014. This will con- quarter of 2012 The Prosceni- first half of the year, with a excited to capture the interests offer to them are connectiv- new location in the city, mak- to their needs. (Red Samar) Samar) tributable to revenues generated in Quezon City, is now 80% sold. tribute an additional 30,000 um, a mixed-use development net income after tax of P439.7 and gaining market share in the by FGHPC and GCGI. Sales for The Grove by Rockwell square meters of leasable office with five residential towers million, up by 12% from last broader market.” (Aissa Rivera) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline
Lopezlink September 2012 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink September 2012 Showing on September 12 HR COUNCIL couch potato OUR VERY OWN Star Cinema takes moviegoers BySenior Carla Paras-Sison execs try out values storming treats SENIOR executives con- how important it is for con- Freedom fighters sisting of Lopez family glomerates like ours to have into the life of the mistress members, directors, chief ex- enduring values, or end WHAT will you do if the perfect man who falls in love with a “What’s also appealing about ecutives, and chief operat- up with serious reputation woman you have been waiting for woman who happens to be the film is that kuwento siya ng ing officers of Lopez Group risks…There are a thou- all your life is the mistress of an- a mistress. We also got in- flawed characters. All of them are companies recently tested a sand, maybe a million ways other man? terested in what kind of a flawed but all of them have a heart tool designed to improve de- by which any of us could In celebration of the 10th an- woman this mistress was and in getting to know them, you cision making based on the stumble in the course of a niversary of John Lloyd Cruz and to be worthy of this man’s sympathize and empathize with Lopez Values. normal workday, unless our Bea Alonzo’s love team, Star Cin- love,” shared director Ol- them,” Lamasan said. 1 GeiserMaclang Marketing value system is so strong that ema presents another daring film ivia Lamasan. Aside from John Lloyd, Bea and Communications manag- it is almost impossible to that brings Filipino moviegoers up Making “The Mis- Ronaldo, also part of “The Mistress” ing director Brad Geiser and make a decision we couldn’t Richard and Dawn’s top- close and personal with the other tress” more fascinat- is veteran actress Hilda Koronel Asian Institute of Manage- defend in the public fora. woman. ing is the love trian- ment professor Mila Lagrosa That’s what we are trying to who portrays Regina, Rico’s wife. Medal of Valor awardees Steve Psinakis (seated, leftmost) and Doris rating ‘wedding’ Tagged as John Lloyd and Bea’s gle among Sari (Bea), introduced executives to the aim for by devoting time and Completing the cast are Anita Nuval (2nd from right) The episode of “Walang Hanggan” where Marco bravest film ever,“The Mistress”tack- the mistress; Rico Linda, Carmi Martin, Tony Ma- Values Storming tool in a energy to this Lopez Values (Richard Gomez) and Emily’s (Dawn Zulueta) les the controversial issue of infidel- (Ronaldo Valdez), besa, K Brosas, Gabe Mercado, workshop, following those cascade,” he said. OUR Lopez Group kapami- Nuval was a full-time activ- exchange of vows was preempted by Marco’s wife ity. the benefactor; and Minnie Aguilar, Nor Domingo conducted for human re- ‘Leadership by example’ lya were among the freedom ist and labor organizer during Jane (Eula Valdes) was the most watched program “When it was conceptualized JD ( John Lloyd), the and Clarence Delgado. 2 3 4 sources (HR) practitioners in Lopez Group chairman fighters honored by the Ninoy the martial law years. in the country when it aired on August 22. Based it was simply about a story of a persistent admirer. “The Mistress” hits cinemas na- April and for middle manag- Amb. Manuel M. Lopez Aquino Movement (NAM) “…I had pissed off the dic- on the data of Kantar Media, the episode gar- tionwide on September 12, 2012. ers on August 13. believes the best step in during the commemoration tator and spoiled what would nered a 41.9% national TV rating compared to its Given a clear definition of embedding values is “lead- of the former senator’s 29th have been his international rival program in GMA, “Makapiling Kang Muli,” each Lopez Value, the tool ership by example.” It be- death anniversary on August coming-out party at the Phil- which got 15.3%. Don’t miss the explosive revela- Kathryn thanks fans Angel hopes for ‘teleserye’ plots effects of incidents or comes easier for employees 21, 2012. ippine International Conven- tions in “Walang Hanggan,” weeknights after “The decisions on each Value on to practice the Lopez Values Steve Psinakis and Doris tion Center in Manila,” she re- Princess and I” on ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida! for royal treatment BLESSINGS are pouring in of the Metro Manila Film a seven-point scale, ranging when they see their leaders, Nuval, along with three oth- called in a 2007 essay. “A bomb The US Open live on Balls for Angel Locsin with the Fest this December and a from a catastrophically nega- especially their bosses, ex- ers, were conferred the NAM had exploded while Ferdinand KATHRYN Ber- because of you,” Kathryn said. “It many film projects given horror-comedy film with tive impact or minus three emplifying them in making Medal of Valor for their lead- Marcos…was delivering the Catch breathtaking tennis in the fourth and fi- nardo is touched is because of you that we keep on to her. The actress, how- Vhong Navarro. (-3) to a revolutionary posi- decisions. ership roles in the anti-Mar- opening address at the 50th an- nal Grand Slam of the season, the US Open, live 5 by viewers’ un- making ‘Princess and I’ more enter- ever, wishes to do a teleserye “I really en- tive impact or plus three (+3). “Let’s make it simple… cos movement more than 20 niversary of the American So- via satellite on the Balls channel every day at 11 wavering sup- taining.” again. joy doing films, but Incidents or decisions with no This is a good workshop and years ago. ciety of Travel Agents’ annual p.m. until September 10. The women’s finals will port for the “Princess and I” recently ruled Her last project was a since I’m a bread- impact on a Value are neutral we can start cascading this to Psinakis is a retired project convention…They blamed the be held on September 9 at 7 a.m. while the men’s “royal teles- its timeslot and once more be- back-to-back team-up winner, I want to be and scored as zero. the workforce,” he said. mechanical engineer and Lopez bombing on me.” finals will be on September 10 at 12 a.m., weather erye” “Princess came the second most-watched with John Lloyd able to save up,” Values-based decisions The Lopez Values are a Group executive who built the Nuval, then 28 and mom to permitting. Balls is available on SKYcable Plati- and I.” TV program in the country. Based Cruz in the tele- Angel said. pioneering entrepreneurial Rockwell power plant. He later a toddler, had just returned to num, SKYcable Gold, SKYcable Silver and over HR Council chair Cedie “To everyone on the latest data of Kantar Me- serye “Imortal” She added that spirit, business excellence, married Presentacion Lopez, the country from New York, 200 quality cable operators nationwide. Lopez Vargas said the tool who watches our dia, the drama series top billed and in the film she is positive is envisioned to be “used by unity, nationalism, social the only daughter of his boss where she was based as a mem- Judge Pilita sends own show, thank you by Kathryn, Gretchen Barretto, “ U n o f f i c i a l l y that next year employees to make better justice, integrity and em- in Meralco, Eugenio H. Lopez ber of the Philippine diplo- mentee home so much for Albert Martinez, Enrique Gil, Yours.” This year, is the best time values-based decisions.” The ployee welfare and wellness. Sr. The former head of the San matic corps. She was to spend the support. Khalil Ramos and Daniel Padilla she worked for a teleserye Francisco council of the NAM, the next four and a half years in Pilita Corrales recently sent home her mentee, 6 tool exposes biases and diffi- Since 2010, the Values have Our rat- garnered 38.2% in the national on two mov- because it would the Greek-American was cited Camp Crame, alongside “mili- Modesto Taran, in another emotional elimination culties in balancing any con- been defined and aligned ings get TV ratings, or more than 21 i e s — “ O n e be difficult for for “his commitment in the tary renegades and hardened night. After Gary Valenciano and Charice voted in 1. Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez flicting considerations, and with the respective company h i g h e r points higher than its rival show, More Try,” her to manage it struggle to restore democracy criminals from Muntinlupa.” favor of Takeoff, Pilita pulled a surprise and voted 2. Lopez Group chairman Amb. Manuel M. Lopez surfaces some values as more values through workshops a n d GMA’s “24 Oras,” which got only a film that now due to her in his adopted country.” “Throughout the next few to send home the 55-year-old security guard. Now, 3. Lopez Inc. chair Presentacion Lopez Psinakis important than others in cer- held among senior execu- h i g h e r 16.9%. will be part upcoming films. In the foreword of his 2008 years, I went through mock only eight finalists are left. Vote for and save your 4. HR Council chair Cedie Lopez Vargas tain situations. tives, Lopez family members biography, “A Country Not trials conducted by the mili- favorites after they perform every Saturday night! 5. CommGroup CIO Mark Lopez (back to camera), First Gen president Lopez Group chairman and HR practitioners, and Even His Own,” Pres. Cory tary and subsequently by civil- Text XF
Lopezlink September 2012 Lopezlink September 2012 EXECUTIVE FEATURE OML: The nature lover’s
stewardshipBy Estela dela Paz continues of Nature” last August FRL observed that there of our businesses, however, we 2, 2012 at the Rockwell was something in his dad that also try to leave our businesses Tent, he recalled: “After made him rise above his circum- in better shape than when we EDSA in 1986 at the stances. He said: “…But a force first assumed control of them. Clockwise from top: FPH chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez helm of a First Philip- you cannot underestimate is that This means that we must, with First Gen president Giles Puno, Green Convergence president pine Holdings he had when a commitment begins in at all times, act responsibly, Dr. Angelina Galang and EDC president Ricky Tantoco; Lopez just resuscitated from the heart, it triggers the mind prudently, avoid wasting any Group chairman Amb. Manuel M. Lopez and Amb. Roberto near-bankruptcy, my to think in creative and innova- resources and ensure that the Mayorga of Chile; Lopez Inc. chair Presy Lopez Psinakis; ABS- Dad had a blank slate tive ways. And today, we find environment in which we oper- CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III; FPH chairman and CEO upon which to sketch the Dad’s love for nature sprouting ate remains intact and healthy Federico R. Lopez; DENR Sec. Mon Paje; UP president Alfredo company’s future strate- up in even more powerful ways in order that our businesses can Pascual; Ateneo president Fr. Jett Villarin, SJ; DLSU president gic direction. Yet of all through the manner in which remain sustainable.” Br. Ricky Laguda; EDC’s Toni Nieva with “Rafflesia” illustrator the choices in the world, we operate our energy business.” These values have not lost Yasmin Ong, designer Felix Mago Miguel and writer Mabi David; least three charismatic globally flower in the world. A rafflesia in the barangays, running green has become a nesting site for FOR LOVE... ability of a business hinges not his first initiative was a It is this sense of commit- their impact on the present gen- Lopez Group consultants Boo Chanco and Danny Gozo; Atty. Jake from page 1 important wildlife species—the flower can measure up to 100 businesses and creating room in on destroying but on protecting Olive Ridley turtles. venture to reforest 1,000 ment, passion and stewardship eration as they have rubbed off Almeda Lopez; Lopez Group comptroller Pearl Catahan, FPH’s Philippine eagle, the flying le- centimeters in diameter and one’s life for one’s passions. the environment. Also in Batangas, First Gen hectares of barren land that has marked OML’s style on his son FRL and the various Vicky Martinez and FPH VP Beth Canlas; Lopez Inc. managing di- Risk Management (OML Cen- mur and the tarsier—in two of weigh up to 10 kilograms. This, in OML’s case, was First Gen and EDC have assumes the role of direct project in Bamban, Tarlac. At of leadership which he wants to Lopez Group companies. rector Lito Banaag and ABS-CBN CFO Rolando Valdueza; Connie ter) with a P150-million start- its geothermal production fields “Rafflesia of the Philippines” farming. also integrated into their busi- implementer of Project Center that time, USAID was instill in the Lopez Group. This FRL said, “... The more than R. Lopez and Sen. Frank Drilon; and Rockwell Land president Tong up funding (see sidebar story). (Mindanao and Leyte), mixed contains interesting and in- “Unfortunately, in the ness a number of activities for of Center, an integrated program offering to compensate has led to the creation of the 50 years watching my dad and Padilla and Lopez Group HR Council head Cedie Vargas roots of flying foxes in the spiring stories of the flower’s course of my search for the ide- For their part, First Gen the rehabilitation and protec- to save the fragile marine ecosys- any reforestation efforts Lopez Values, which he believes his love for nature has nothing al farming property, my young Corporation and Energy De- other three geothermal produc- discovery, its discoverers, and tion of biodiversity, especially in tem of the Verde Island Passage. on a cost-plus basis after will ensure that the Lopez com- been short of infectious. In the velopment Corporation (EDC) tion fields (Bacman, Northern man’s relationship with nature. family, then consisting of my areas near the host communities Located off the coastal certification from the panies will continue to survive same way,… it has become our Leonard Co: The launched three groundbreaking Negros, Southern Negros) and The book brings the reader wife Connie and my first two of its power plants. waters of Batangas, Oriental DENR that replanting from one generation to another. mission to inspire current and books on biodiversity conserva- others that are continuously to the early days of botanical children, Cedie and Cary, and One of their most ambitious Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, A modern-day Renaissance was accomplished successfully. In an interview with OML, future generations of leaders at tion. being documented in the vari- explorations to reveal the ap- I were involved in a near-fatal environmental projects is called Marinduque and Romblon, the man—that would best describe “FPH also embarked on a he said: “The most valuable gift our companies and the com- fruits of his labor Theboo k launch and MOU ous sites. These species form the petite of man for adventure and plane crash in Bukidnon. Our BINHI. A project being imple- Verde Island Passage hosts one our chairman emeritus Oscar number of agriculture and aqua- that my siblings and I inherited munities we touch; and to feel signing for the establishment core of the company’s Flagship personal recognition. near escape convinced me that mented by EDC, BINHI aims to of the highest concentrations M. Lopez (OML). culture ventures…Once, while from our parents was the set of the same passion he and now, of the OML Center were Wildlife Species program, More than a coffee table perhaps I was really meant for reforest 10,000 hectares over 10 of marine species among the A visionary, lover of books we were flying on a small plane values by which we live our lives we have for nature and the en- formally announced during a which is being implemented in book, “Rafflesia of the Philip- another profession,” he said. years from its launch in December world’s oceans. But the area is and the arts, an accomplished from Cagayan de Oro to Davao, and conduct our businesses. vironment. cocktail reception held at the partnership with the Institute of pines” is a good resource mate- He continued to nurture his 2008. For 2011, BINHI covered also threatened by problems that and admired business person, I even heard him remark that It is this set of values that has “Today, we do what we Rockwell Center on August 2, Biology, University of the Phil- rial for taxonomists, conserva- passion for nature in other ways, an area of 1,052 hectares in seven include poaching. As direct proj- a dedicated family man, a man he wished he could drop seeds enabled us to rebuild the Lopez do, not because our chairman 2012. FPH hosted the event as ippines Diliman (IB-UPD).” tionists and rafflesia enthusiasts. and met “remarkable people and sites all over the country with ect implementer, First Gen ex- who has a lifelong love affair with from the air to reforest the de- businesses from the devastation emeritus tells us but because we part of the tribute to OML. FRL added: “A chance A most significant part of the organizations” along the way, 770,000 different tree saplings. tends logistical and operational The books trees, biodiversity and nature, an pressingly barren landscape we of the martial law era, and it is share the same DNA and the encounter with a flock of wild book is the primer on Philip- notably Conservation Interna- First Gas also implements its assistance to Bantay Dagat vol- octogenarian who conquered flew over in Mindanao. Agri- this set of values that enables same commitment for many The coffee table book “Gen- ducks, including the endemic pine rafflesia, which is based on tional chairman and CEO Peter own environmental projects that unteers in the towns of Mabini the highest peak in Southeast business was a natural extension us to successfully manage our things close to his heart. Seeds erations,” which is published by Philippine duck, in the tribu- the scientific research and field Seligmann and the late botanist include a mangrove rehabilita- and Tingloy in Batangas. Asia… the list continues but still of Dad’s passion for nature and businesses today. One very he planted long time ago that First Gen, features the beauty and taries of Pantabangan in Nueva studies of our Filipino botanists Leonard Co (see sidebar story). tion project in a 9.9-hectare area As FRL expressed it in the may not be enough to describe the environment. We thought important lesson and principle we are, in turn sowing through Ethnobotanist and plant taxonomist Leonard Co with the majesty of the mountains, natural Ecjia during a photo shoot for working on this plant. FRL described his father’s within its power plant compound foreword for “Rafflesia,”all these OML and the feats he has done for a while then that this was our embedded in those values is our companies in the way we Rafflesia speciosa, his favorite flower. The kalantas (right rivers, streams, volcanoes, as well our ‘Grass is greener on our side’ “Philippine Native Trees 101: love for nature as “infectious,” and in Batangas City. The number of are “part of a larger, significant and will continue to accomplish emerging core business at FPH. the sense that, above all, we choose to do business. photo) was said to be his favorite tree as the flora and fauna in various advertisement campaign series Up Close and Personal” is a guide- it has become “our own mission to recorded mangrove species in effort…to effectively manage in his lifetime. Of course, we learned many are stewards of our businesses “German philosopher power plant sites of First Gen in 2009 led to the development book replete with photos and inspire current and future genera- the area has increased from only the rich biodiversity in areas LOPEZ Group chairman Co had named Vaccinium os- What’s in OML’s DNA hard lessons from our foray into and our businesses are, in turn, Friedrich Nietzsche divides the across the country. The thriving of a Biodiversity Conservation descriptions of 108 native Phil- tions of leaders at our companies three in the year 2000 to 29 to- where we operate, making sure emeritus Oscar M. Lopez carlopezianum, a plant that can that makes him accomplish so agribusiness and meaningful stewards of the environment in world into those that see a tree ecosystems in these various plant Monitoring program, again in ippine trees. The book, which and the communities we touch day. Tree density per 100 square our presence serves to protect (OML) described him as be found only in the Sierra much in such different fields? success eluded us and seemed which they operate and prosper. for its fruit and those that see sites provide colorful content partnership with IB-UPD.” is supported by EDC, aims to and to feel the same passion he meters has almost doubled to 37 and enhance these resources. a “walking dictionary on Madre in Luzon, after OML. His son, First Philippine more suited for entrepreneurs “We exist in a capitalist it for its seed. There, he says, for “Generations” and serve as First Gen’s Corporate Com- educate Filipinos about native has—and now we have—for na- trees per 100 square meters from “We believe that generating the taxonomy of Philippine Co was working with Holdings Corporation (FPH) than a large Manila-based con- system and we manage our lies the difference in those tangible proof that the business munications department col- trees and the benefits we get ture and the environment.” 14 in 2000. The mangrove area new knowledge and sharing it are flora… who could identify, Energy Development Corpo- chairman Federico R. Lopez glomerate like FPH.” businesses to earn profit by pro- that merely enjoy and those of power generation—when laborated with IB-UPD pro- from them. In it, environmental- Part of larger effort has likewise become home to paramount to a more meaningful, and launch into a treatise, on ration (EDC) on the BINHI (FRL), gives us a glimpse of Learning from this experi- viding valuable goods and ser- that seek to create. From my running on clean and renewable fessors, particularly Dr. Perry ists, landscape artists, students FRL added that the books 79 bird species as well as a des- more effective approach to the virtually any plant form….” project when he was killed in how OML is able to excel in all ence, FPH under OML resil- vices to society. As professional vantage point of watching my fuels—can coexist harmoniously Ong, to produce “Generations,” and other tree aficionados write that were launched with his tination site for migratory birds, monumental work of biodiversity Leonard Co, in fact, was an alleged encounter between these various fields. iently moved on and “… without managers, we try to generate Dad for more than 50 years, I with nature, communities, and along with George Tapan, an about their encounters and ex- father’s support are still just “a while the jetty area of First Gas conservation that our country known as the Philippines’ Army soldiers and commu- In FRL’s speech during looking back headed towards the best returns possible for can honestly say that he is de- the people around it. internationally acclaimed and periences with native treasures small contribution to that goal.” faces,” he stressed. (Joel Gaborni) premier ethnobotanist and nist rebels in Kananga, Leyte the tribute “OML: For Love the world of power and energy.” our stakeholders. As stewards finitively amongst the latter.” “Generations” is First Gen’s multi-awarded photographer. like kamagong, kalantas, bagtikan, When FPH set up First Gen plant taxonomist who wrote in late 2010. In a statement SPOTLIGHT contribution to national and One of Tapan’s prestigious hon- batino, marang and mabolo. Corporation as the conglom- his first book, “A Manual on released early the following global understanding of biodi- ors came in 2011 when he won First Gen and EDC will do- erate’s power generation arm, Some Philippine Medicinal year, the company called the versity and, hopefully, their con- the top prize in one category of nate copies of “Generations” and environmental activities were Plants,” only five years after scientist “a partner of EDC FPH donates P150M to establish OML Center servation not only for the present an international photo contest “Rafflesia”to universities and other incorporated into First Gen’s enrolling in the University of and the Lopez Group in its FIRST Philippine Hold- lamities that could befall our from climate change. The but future generations as well. of the National Geographic. institutions, groups, and individu- plans and programs, including the Philippines (UP). environmental initiatives for ings Corporation (FPH) has country in the years to come. OML Center is named after Federico R. Lopez (FRL), “Rafflesia of the Philippines: A als who are seriously committed the fuel for the power plants OML had met Co in 20 years.” signed a memorandum of For this, FPH has com- the chairman emeritus of who is chairman and CEO Story of Adventure, Appetite, and to environmental protection and and steps to protect the host the 1990s in the mountains Co’s works—papers as understanding with Ateneo mitted start-up funding of FPH in honor of his advocacy of FPH, said in his foreword Affinity” written by Mabi David, biodiversity conservation. community’s environment. of Palanan, Isabela, where well as photographs he had de Manila University, De P150 million to create the to protect the environment. for the book that “it is also the Julie Barcelona and EDC SVP Room for one’s passions Such integration reflects the Conservation International taken—appear in all three La Salle University and the Oscar M. Lopez Center for “Our hope is that the purpose of the book—‘Genera- Agnes de Jesus, stands out as the In his message during the Lopez Group’s adherence to (CI) was operating out of a books: “Philippine Native University of the Philippines Climate Change Adaptation OML Center’s efforts will tions’—to demonstrate through first book to present the latest reception, OML said he hoped the concept of environmental- 16-hectare area. OML was Trees 101: Up Close and Per- to collaborate on research and Disaster Risk Manage- help in the fight to protect and words and photos how patiently taxonomic information on the the new books would contribute ism in business. This concept, then on the board of CI, an sonal,” “Rafflesia of the Philip- that aims to find creative ment. FPH created the OML build up the natural resilience First Gen is working to preserve 10 Philippine species of raffle- to Filipinos’ familiarity with their which OML has espoused— environmental organization pines: A Story of Adventure, and innovative solutions that Center as contribution of the we Filipinos have to such di- (L-R) FPH president Elpidio L. Ibañez, UP president Alfredo Pascual, FPH chairman and CEO Federi- our precious environment. After sia. Some of EDC’s geothermal environment and with indigenous and which continues to guide headquartered in Arlington, Appetite, and Affinity” and may prevent and mitigate the Lopez Group to efforts to help sasters,” said FPH chairman co R. Lopez, Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Ateneo president Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, all, no company in the world sites are home to rafflesia, which trees. The chairman emeritus also the Lopez Group—supports Virginia. About a decade ago, “Generations.” effects of disasters and ca- mitigate risks facing Filipinos and CEO Federico R. Lopez. SJ and DLSU president Br. Ricardo Laguda during the MOU signing ceremony could claim to be host to at is known as the largest single shared his ideas on reforestation the idea that the long-term vi-
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KCh receives P5M for tech-voc modules NOSTALGIA ONGOINGS Those who cannot remember the SENATOR sistance Fund or the creation tion, horticulture and animal past are condemned to repeat it. Edgardo An- of new technical-vocational husbandry. porary global neoliberalism. —George Santayana gara signed education modules. Quezon City Mayor Herbert An exploration of PH’s 25 The double meanings of ‘Beat’ Dr. Tolentino is a fellow for a memo- Under the agreement, KCFI Bautista also signed the agree- Ongoing at the museum is the exhibit Beat curated by September 29, 1945 constitutions fiction at the UP Institute randum of will produce quality learning ment together with KCFI presi- Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez with artistic direction by Claro BEFORE our current 1987 Philippine Constitution, for Creative Writing and is Fernando H. Lopez takes agreement with materials for technical-voca- dent and executive director Rina Ramirez Jr. Beat explores the wordplay that comes with 25 constitutions governed or attempted to govern our a member of the Manunuri his oath of office as mayor of Knowledge Chan- tional learners through video Lopez Bautista. The local govern- the summoning of dual meanings. “Beat” can be inter- nation. On September 15, 2012, 2-4 p.m., Dr. Roland ng Pelikulang Pilipino. Iloilo upon his appointment nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) training programs and e-learn- ment of Quezon City is tasked preted as defeat or surrender, as shown in Danilo Dale- Tolentino, dean of the University of the Philippines’ The talk complements by Pres. Sergio Osmeña to provide P5 million from ing modules in fields such as with the release of the allocation na’s “Talo,” Jerry Elizalde Navarro’s “Flying Machine for September 24, 1956 College of Mass Communication, will give a talk the exhibition Liberal his Priority Development As- food technology, crop produc- and performance monitoring. Icarus” or “La Barca de Aqueronte” by Felix Resurreccion called “Proto-Libertarian, Proto-Human Rights, Streaks which is ongoing The Chronicle Broadcasting Hidalgo. It can also indicate rhythm and movement as Network, a radio broadcasting Proto-Middle Class: 25 Constitutions, Nation and Dr. Roland Tolentino until January 2013. Cu- revealed in Juvenal Sanso’s “Carnival,” “La Fete,” “Mardi Being Formations and Transformations” at the Lopez rated by Claro Ramirez Jr., sister company of The Manila DZMM TLC receives donation from Shell Gras” and “Joyride” or through Pacita Abad’s “Recluse.” Chronicle, is inaugurated “ASAP 2012” stars (l-r) left-Rayver Cruz, Cristine Reyes, Vina Morales, Jed Madela, Venus Raj and Paolo Memorial Museum. Lecture fee is P120. Liberal Streaks takes off from the ideas of represen- September 15, 1987 Valenciano in Brgy. Talipapa Also featured in Beat are the works of contempo- (L-R) DZMM medical Dr. Tolentino will look into how popular culture tative democracy and liberal ideas reflected in the rary artists Ernest Concepcion and Nikki Luna. consultant Dr. Luisa Puyat, Roberto M. Lopez passes away helps shape and substantiate the experience of gover- Cadiz Constitution and various Philippine constitu- The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground floor, DZMM station manager Source: Mercy Servida, head ‘Sagip Kapamilya,’ ‘Kapamilya’ celebs nance, liberty and human rights, in dialog and contesta- tions. Books on the constitution and other materials Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Avenue, Marah Capuyan, ABS-CBN librarian, Lopez Memorial tion with the framing of these by the constitution, and from the Lopez Library and Juan Luna’s “España Y Pasig City. Museum days and hours are Mondays to Sat- Manila Radio Division head join hands to help flood victims as especially subjugated by the experience of contem- Filipinas” are featured. Museum Library Peter Musngi, Shell country urdays, except holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. chairman Edgar Chua, PSFI KAPAMILYA celebrities later helped out in the evacua- Sagip Kapamilya program SPECIAL FEATURE executive director Edgardo joined the relief operations of tion centers. Her costar Robin director Tina Monzon-Palma Veron-Cruz, Pilipinas Shell ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s Padilla cooked a huge amount said Kapamilya celebrities vol- Social Investment manager Sagip Kapamilya for flood vic- of food that he and his wife untarily engaged in the relief ef- The EDC, Chilean Embassy homage Jackie Ampil and MRD tims in August. Mariel Rodriguez shared with forts to help their flood-stricken special projects head May The stars of “ASAP 2012” vis- their neighbors in Quezon City, kababayan. Valle-Ceniza ited Brgy. Talipapa, Quezon City while Pokwang donated food and Meanwhile, Sagip Kapamilya DZMM’S Teaching, Learn- be productive,” ABS-CBN Ma- DZMM TLC was first to hand out food and medicine clothing to Sagip Kapamilya. as of August 16 has amassed a total ing, Caring (TLC) clinic- and nila Radio Division head Peter rolled out in 2010 to promote and help in packing relief goods Kris Aquino, Richard Go- of P20.5 million in cash donations Bravo, Claudio Bravo classroom-on-wheels project Musngi said. health and spark children’s in- at the Sagip Kapamilya head- mez, Anne Curtis, Kathryn and P12.5M worth of in-kind do- pride, but also the innocence that characterized who had mounted his first solo art exhibits as a Art in New York, Museo Nacional de Bellas received a P1 million cash Shell country chairman Ed- terest in learning in the areas quarters after performing in the Bernardo, John Prats, Sam nations such as rice, canned goods, the Philippines and the Manila of the 1960s.” teenager in Chile as well as dabbled in acting and Artes in Chile, Museo Rufino Tamayo in Mexico donation from Pilipinas Shell gar Chua and PSFI executive devastated by typhoon Ondoy Sunday musical-variety show. Milby and Vice Ganda also biscuits, water, clothes, blankets, Now, as in those halcyon years in the 1960s, ballet. Only 31 years old at the time of his visit, and the Museum Ludwig in Germany. Foundation Inc. (PSFI) to aid director Edgardo Veron-Cruz through free medical services, “TODA Max” star Angel personally visited the flood- mats and medicines. “a sense of optimism, confidence and vitality that Bravo was already an accomplished artist with six Claudio Bravo: Sojourn in Manila is open to victims of the flooding that rav- handed over the donation to feeding programs and teaching Locsin, with Phil Younghusband, stricken communities to help From August 7-29, 2012, the Philippines is finally on its way” pervades. solo exhibits to his name. the public on September 19 and will run until Oc- aged parts of Luzon in August. DZMM TLC. sessions. bought goods for the victims and cheer up the flood victims. 652,000 individuals from “EDC will strive to do its part to contribute At the end of the weeklong celebration, his tober 20, 2012. The exhibit will be accompanied by The amount will be used for 163,000 families were given to the realization of our promise and potential as companions headed home while Bravo turned his weekly activities on Saturdays, including a cura- the purchase of medicines and relief assistance, while another a country, as a people,” OML affirmed. attention to several commissions for portraits. tor’s talk, portraiture lecture and drawing session. other relief goods for sick flood 3,016 individuals were fed in “We are totally convinced that—along with The fine-featured Chilean held portrait sit- The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is located at victims and for DZMM TLC Lola Techie salutes the ‘generals’ the soup kitchens. diplomatic, political and economic relation- tings at the Luz Gallery along EDSA. When the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Complex, Roxas clinic-on-wheels’ future projects. BAYAN partnered with the city “In line with our thrust as a process, help rekindle their ment in presenting certificates Sagip Kapamilya continues ships—cultural links are fundamental to build he was doing a portrait, Bravo was all business, Boulevard, Manila. Museum hours are from 9am- “This is major because we government of General Santos company of letting the Filipino relationships with their loved of completion to more than 100 to coordinate with the ABS- bridges of understanding and unity among na- painting from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., with an hour 6pm, Monday to Saturday; closed on Sundays and still want to go to more areas through its SHEEP-Computer voice be heard, we have come ones,” said Jojo de Jesus, Bayan participants who completed the CBN Regional Network Group, tions. It is our expectation that this homage in off at noon. He was a “day painter” who worked first Mondays of the month and on holidays. For and help more Filipinos. We Literacy Program (CLP) and up with the Teach Lola program vice president for Marketing. three-day workshop. The city local government units, the De- memory of Claudio Bravo becomes a realistic to soft classical music, Tessie Luz said of the details on the exhibit, call 708-7829. Visit www. want to give them not only free the Office of Senior Citizens with the objective of encourag- In a culmination program mayor’s office also turned over five partment of Social Welfare and contribution in strengthening the solid and tra- “disciplined and hard-working” artist. Later, he metmuseum.ph and www.facebook.com/metmu- consultations and prescriptions Affairs (OSCA) to propagate ing young people to teach their dubbed “Lola Techie Salutes the brand-new computers and Bayan’s Development, nongovernment ditional friendship between the Philippines and painted at the home of one of his clients, archi- seum.manila. but also free medication so they its award-winning Teach Lola grandparents how to use these Generals,” Lola Techie led guests donation of internet connection organizations and people’s Bravo painting Chile,’” said Ambassador Roberto L. Mayorga of tect Luis Araneta. can recuperate, work again and advocacy campaign. new technologies and, in the from Bayan and the city govern- to the OSCA. (Red Samar) organizations for the latest on- Conchita Lopez Chile. Bravo’s other Manila clients included the ground information. in 1968 The EDC connection Leandro Locsins, the Constantino Manahans, Ladies’ tote bag, SAVE THE DATE Philippine-Chile ties can be traced back to Chona Kasten, Imelda Cojuangco, and the Christmas 2012 P450-P550 (large) NEARLY 50 years after Claudio Bravo forged as far as the 18th century, when “Chilean minted Lopez ladies—Doña Nitang, her daughter Pre- and P350-P387.50 October 25-26: 11th Asian a cultural connection with Manila in the late coins were used in Manila trade fairs and prod- sentacion Lopez Psinakis, and Conchita Lopez (small) for every Forum on CSR, Bangkok. 1960s, the works that many Filipinos didn’t get ucts from the Philippines were sold in Santiago.” Taylor, the mother of Gabby and Gina Lopez. 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Packaged Bantay Bata, Bantay Kalikasan, ders of 15 cards or more and with CALENDAR be able to see Bravo’s paintings in Claudio Bravo: The recent expansion of EDC in the Latin time during a 10-day exhibit at the Luz Gallery begin filling your Christmas list in handcrafted water lily baskets E-Media, Sagip Kapamilya, orders placed before September Sojourn in Manila, including some that were American country served to further strengthen in June-July 1968. This became Bravo’s seventh with these gift ideas from ABS- and recycled coconut husks, going BayaniJuan and Kapit Bisig Para 10, your name/s can be printed brought abroad by their owners. these connections. solo exhibit and served to cap his brief but event- CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI), green and gift giving has never sa Ilog Pasig. For orders and in- inside the card at no extra cost. Through EDC Chile Limitada, the 36-year- ful stay in the Philippines. BAYAN Academy offers the Energy Development Corporation (EDC) the BayaniJuan community and been this rewarding! For orders quiries, email Paul_Mercado@ For corporate orders exceed- old company began laying the groundwork for In the mid-1990s, Bravo recalled the experi- following certificate training and the Chilean Embassy are sponsoring cul- ICanServe Foundation? and inquiries, email Olivia_Cor- abs-cbn.com or Ron_Katagiri@ ing 100 pieces we can provide a tural events to mark the 202nd anniversary of the deployment of its geothermal exploration ence: “I think the Philippine portraits are, per- Feast with a twist from courses this month: [email protected] or call tel. no. abs-cbn.com. (Paul Mercado) complimentary printed leaflet September 3-7, 10-14, Chile’s independence on September 18 and to and development capabilities in the country in haps, my most lucid paintings, because it was a BnJ 415-2200. (Arlene dela Cruz) ICanServe’s gift that gives with your company logo and any 2010. 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BayaniJuan your friends and loved ones or a Give your loved ones a donation each). For orders and inquiries, the projects. more ‘electric’ colors and to enjoy color.” Rs of Getting More Power drawing session. is the resettlement site housing treat for yourself this Christmas. card with a hanging home decor email gifts@icanservefoundation. The company is presently looking to de- The Manila portraits of which Bravo spoke Out of Your People These milestone events follow EDC’s “auspi- 5,237 former informal settlers By purchasing an AFInity prod- this holiday season. Inside text org. (Carla Paras-Sison) velop its geothermal exploration concession ar- so warmly would be the last major body of por- September 20-21—Prac- cious beginning” in Chile this year, when it un- along the esteros of the Pasig River uct, you directly benefit the ben- explains that instead of a gift, eas—Newen, San Rafael and Batea. Its business traits he produced before being catapulted into tical Ways in Shaping, dertook a couple of exploration projects as part of Chief chemist conservator Maita Maronilla-Reyes, and victims of typhoon Ondoy. eficiaries of different advocacy you, the giver, have made a dona- development team in Chile is also looking for the international contemporary art scene for the Solidifying and Sustaining its international expansion. consultant at the Roberto M. Lopez Conservation The proceeds will benefit these programs ranging from disaster tion in the recipient’s name. “already-owned prospects available for possible hyperrealist still life works—notably the “pack- your Operations EDC chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez Center of the Lopez Museum, painstakingly con- families and may just make their response and rehabilitation, For a minimum donation of joint venture or acquisition.” age paintings”—that would eventually define his For rates, call Carol Arcaya (OML) noted: “Claudio Bravo will forever be served and restored Claudio Bravo’s portrait of Pacita Christmas merrier! Packaged in a environment and child protec- P250 per card, you share your Coming to Manila career. at 426-3140. Bayan Academy recognized for the portraits that he painted. In M. Lopez, charcoal/pastel on paper, heavily glued on handcrafted coco coir pot, it can tion, education and community commitment to early detection Bravo came to Manila in January 1968 with Currently Bravo’s works can be found in the reserves the right to change those portraits, in the glamour and spirit of the marine plywood which developed brown spots (fox- be your unique way of gift giving development. The proceeds will and subsidize the medical treat- a party of Spanish royals. Madrid-based and in collections of institutions such as the Metropoli- 12 pcs. salted eggs in coco coir bas- course dates. personalities he depicted, one cannot but sense ing) and molds. Reyes also worked on several Bravo ket, P250 (top); Herbs, P20-P150 this season! help sustain AFI’s programs— ment of cancer patients. For or- The 2012 ICanServe card the optimism, confidence, vitality and sense of demand as a portraitist, he was a wunderkind tan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern artworks for the exhibit
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Sudoku WELCOME to the “ber” months! Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Registration ongoing for Run, We’re rolling out our traditional Christ- Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 Cataract 101 mas gift guides early to give those with para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa CATARACT is a condition in sis. Once a cataract blurs vision bawat row, column at kahon. extra-long lists a head start on their Ride & Roll for the Pasig River which the normally clear lens enough to affect your daily shopping. For this month, check out of the eye progressively opaci- activities, then it would be a Dear Rosie REGISTER now for the roll” aspect, where participants our goodies from ABS-CBN Founda- you warned, we are publishing Pagasa’s color-coded rainfall advisories 09.30.2012 Run, Ride & Roll can bring their nonmotorized fies or becomes cloudy. Some- good time to have it removed. tion Inc., the BayaniJuan community (page 10). for the Pasig River as it goes to wheeled equipment such as The 411 on 09.30.2012 one who suffers from cataract Surgery is the only procedure and ICanServe Foundation. Opening this month at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila is the Quezon City this year! bicycles, skateboards and long- may feel like he is seeing the that can correct vision affected On the cover, we revisit the recent Claudio Bravo retrospective, which was put together by OML through IT’S the tails and follow the onscreen world through a cloud, with by cataract. The blurring of tribute to Lopez Group chairman EDC, and the Chilean embassy. This is a must-see not only because Bravo The proceeds of this fun boards to join the advocacy fourth time instructions to complete the run organized by ABS-CBN event. blurred images, faded colors vision due to cataract can- emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) was a world-famous hyperrealist painter, but also because of his Philip- a r o u n d activation process. and indistinct outlines. He not be corrected with glasses. hosted by First Philippine Holdings pine connection: as a young man, Bravo lived in the country for several Foundation Inc.’s Kapit Bisig Sign up at the Run for for ABS- Is there a baggage deposit Para sa Ilog Pasig will go to the the Pasig River booths at SM may also have difficulty see- Eyedrops or laser cannot treat Corporation. As he narrated it, but for months and worked on important portrait commissions and paintings. C B N for our bags? ing at night, see halos around cataracts. a near-accident involving his family, Most of the portraits, being private property, have never been seen by the rehabilitation of the esteros in North EDSA, SM Megamall, Fou nd a- Only participants to the Quezon City. SM Mall of Asia and at R.O.X. lights, or be sensitive to bright Cataracts are removed OML would have followed his heart public since the one time they were exhibited in the late 1960s. tion Inc.’s 15K Commonwealth Chal- We’re also counting down the days until the year’s big advocacy Categories for the advocacy Bonifacio High Street. Run for lights and glare. through phacoemulsification, and become a farmer. But business and h u g e l y lenge will have their own bag- the academe were never able to fully run, 09.30.2012 Run, Ride & Roll for the Pasig River. We have a short run are the 5K Morning Mad- Ilog Pasig 2012 merchandise is The most common cause where the cloudy lens or cata- p o p u l a r gage deposit area. The race bib claim the chairman emeritus, as he made sure to inject his passion Q&A that will answer some of the whats and wheres of the event on ness Run with P300 registra- sold at the booths at the SM of cataract is aging, and most ract is broken into tiny pieces, advocacy run. Here are some will be a participant’s ticket to for farming and all things environmental into his life’s work. page 10. tion fee or P150 registration outlets, the proceeds of which people develop cataracts in removed from the eye and important things you need to access this privilege. Everyone Three new books were launched during the event. Produced ooOoo fee for students, the 15K Com- will also go to the river reha- their 50s or 60s. However, replaced with a clear artificial know before the September 30 else is encouraged to bring a by First Gen Corporation and Energy Development Corporation I’d like to own a copy of “Philippine Native Trees 101.” Where can I monwealth Challenge with bilitation project. other factors may increase the lens, also called intraocular event. small, unobtrusive bag to store (EDC), the books are a treat not only for nature lovers but also for buy one?—Lovilla P1,200 registration fee or P800 For more info, log on to risk of developing cataracts at lens or IOL. The procedure is Do you have on-site regis- their personal belongings. people who want to get acquainted with the country’s other natu- According to project director Imelda Sarmiento, “Philippine Native registration fee for students, www.runforthepasigriver.com an earlier age. These include safe and not painful. It takes tration? Are there water stations ral attractions. “Philippine Native Trees 101: Up Close and Personal,” Trees 101” is available at the office of Hortica Filipina Foundation Inc. and the 15K Ride & Roll with or visit www.facebook.com/ radiation exposure, smoking, approximately 15 minutes per No, there will be no on-site along the course? family history of cataracts, eye. Since this is an outpatient for example, is sure to be a nostalgic read for those who spent in New Manila, Quezon City and the Miriam College Environmental P750 registration fee. runforthepasigriver or twitter. registration. Every participant The 15K Commonwealth countless hours playing in the trees in their backyard when they Studies Institute. Please call 0917-4650281 for further information. diabetes, hypertension and procedure, the patient can go A unique component of com/run4pasigriver. (Faizza must have pre-registered. Challenge will have the typi- Very Easy were young. ooOoo prolonged steroid use. home after surgery. Easy this year’s run is the “ride and Tanggol) This focus on protecting and enhancing our natural resources How much are the tickets to the Claudio Bravo exhibit? Hoping to What do I do aside from cal water station placements The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) Many patients will still Medium Good to know showing up at the start area starting at approximately the rays can also damage the lens require eyeglasses after the Hard becomes even more urgent, more significant in the wake of the pro- catch it with my family soon.—Sanny once I get my race packet? three-kilometer mark and of the eye and increase the risk surgery; there are also different digious monsoon rains that fell on Metro Manila early last month. Museum entrance is P100 per person. There is a 20% discount for The Pagasa rainfall advisories Your race bib number is every 1.5 kilometers. of having cataracts. You can types of artificial lens available It has been only three years after Ondoy, which a scientist described senior citizens and persons with disabilities. There is a P500 fee for your unique identifier. To Is there a medal, token or cer- catch UV rays just by looking that patients can choose to as a “once-in-a-hundred-years ‘rainfall event’”—but Mother Na- group guided tours, maximum of 50 persons. Meanwhile, all the Clau- THE Philippine Atmospheric, served rainfall is more than 30 Answer to August puzzle ture surprised us once again. dio Bravo collateral activities are free of charge—the P100 museum activate your race bib tificate for the finishers? directly at the sand during a match their needs or lifestyle. Geophysical and Astronomi- mm within one hour or if rainfall Solution, tips and com- Ondoy’s onslaught was more intense (341 millimeters of rain in admission fee covers participation in the activities. number, log on to the There will be a to- hot afternoon at the beach. They can permanently enjoy puter program available cal Services Administration has continued for the past three a six-hour period) but its 455 millimeters in about 24 hours were ooOoo official website using ken and certificate for Wear sunglasses with appro- the benefits of their artificial at www.sudoku.com (Pagasa) has developed a heavy hours and is more than 65 mm. surpassed by the habagat, which dumped 472 millimeters of rain in Kaabang-abang ang balik-tambalan nina JLC at Bea! Tiyak na qual- your race bib number all participants. There priate UV protection and a hat lens after the cataract surgery. rainfall warning system as a When Pagasa raises a red less than 22 hours from August 6 to August 7. ity film at blockbuster hit ang “The Mistress” para sa Star Cinema. and the correspond- will be no medals. with a brim to block UV light However, the long-term effec- response to the more frequent warning, communities should However, we did do better in terms of reacting to the disaster. Mukhang kakaibang Bea ang mapapanood dito. Kudos!—Laia ing security number (Excerpted from when in the sun. tiveness of the lens can still be GRIFFIN SIERRA and severe floods that the coun- be prepared to respond. It which is found on the www.runfor- RECOMMENDSBy Carla Ricafort Atienza As early as August 7, Sagip Kapamilya already started helping the Early cataracts require no affected by other factors, such thousands of Filipinos displaced or otherwise affected by the relent- try experienced in recent years. means serious flooding is seen bib as well. Fill up the thepasigriver. If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- further treatment but should as the presence of other eye less rains and the resulting floods; thanks in part to our experience Here’s a quick guide to the and that residents should be online form with your de- com/) actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, be monitored on a regular ba- conditions. (Reighmond Vencer) with Ondoy and Sendong, and an even stronger presence on Twitter warnings and what they mean: ready to evacuate to safety. please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ Yellow: 7.5 mm-15 mm Project NOAH and Facebook. Once again, the multitudes came together to collect benpres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend FINANCIAL WELLNESS and distribute relief goods. Indeed, as the Pinoys’ battle cry during A yellow warning is raised Based on the alert level, find or fan on Facebook. when the expected rainfall out if your area is affected. For those days went, “the Filipino spirit is waterproof.” And to keep amount is between 7.5 mil- example, if you live in Marikina, 7 habits of highly frugal people limeters (mm) and 15 mm go to Project Nationwide Oper- within one hour and likely to ational Assessment of Hazards USE the seven habits of highly life because you are not influ- habits you have mastered, which Deals + packages continue. Communities given (http://noah.dost.gov.ph/). The effective people to take control encing it yourself. still need to be maintained to of your money situation and Put first things first. achieve success. (Excerpted from Atlanta on your mind 16-day Grand Tour of Eastern Europe. $2,998 per person- this advisory are advised to be real-time flood reference for aware of the weather condition Marikina can be seen if you click live a more frugal lifestyle, and Knowing why you are doing http://moneyning.com/) World of Coca-Cola package includes round-trip international economy airfare, a happier one. something is an effective mo- SPORTS & WELLNESS 14 nights’ hotel accommodation with daily breakfast in first- and warned that flooding may Flood Maps and go to Flood A tour through the World be possible in low-lying areas. Inundation. Pagasa generates Be proactive. Being proac- tivator in helping you take the CALENDAR class hotels, dinner at a hotel or restaurant, entrance fees, of Coca-Cola takes you A/C coach service, English-speaking guide, souvenir kits, Orange: 15 mm-30 mm flood scenarios for Marikina tive means understanding that mental creation and transform SEPTEMBER you are in control of the direc- that into an actual physical cre- through the history of Coke luggage tag and local escort. Itinerary takes you through The orange alert is raised in River every 10 minutes. 9: WWF Reverse the Bad, ATLANTA, Georgia is a pivotal city and its impact on the world, and gives you areas where rainfall is between In cases of alerts, coordinate tion your life takes and in control ation of your goal. Ask yourself Munich, Nuremburg, Prague, Dresden, Berlin, Potsdam, of your day-to-day interactions. which are the things you find and miss their mean- 3K/6K/12K (McKinley), in the Southeastern United states, being a chance to sample 60 other beverages the Warsaw, Czestochowa, Oswiecim, Krakow, Wieliczka, Bu- 15 mm and 30 mm within one with the appropriate local gov- 5am. Fee: P500-P600. If you use proactive language most valuable to you. When you ing entirely. a transportation hub for rail, road and company distributes all over the world. dapest, Bratislava and Vienna. Group departs on November hour. Flooding is a definite ernment units (LGUs) in your Contact Marie, wwfre- such as “I can” or “I will,” you put these things first you will be Synergize. To air. A tour here is like a crash course in Inside the World of Coca-Cola is 3, 2012. threat in communities under area. LGUs have identified evac- [email protected] or visit Southern US history as the city played a The Hub, where you can pose for a photo 9-day Journey to the Holy Land. $1,998 per person-pack- the orange alert. uation areas to be used in case of are starting with a more positive organizing and managing your synergize is the habit wwf.org.ph/wwf3/revers- Atlanta History Center role in significant political, artistic and with Coke’s seven-foot polar bear mascot age includes round-trip international economy airfare, pick- Red: More than 30 mm flooding. These are the barangay attitude than a reactive person time around your personal pri- of creative cooperation where ethebad/main.php who uses language like “I can’t” orities to make them a reality. you work as a team to find new 16: PaaralRun, pop-culture history. To thoroughly ap- and enjoy exhibits, theaters and displays. Here you will get to visit Margaret up and drop-off transfer service at airports and borders, A red alert is issued when multipurpose court, selected ba- 3K/5K/10K preciate what this city has to offer, you There is also a Pop Culture Gallery fea- Mitchell’s house, and see how the writer of or “I have to” or “If only.” Think win-win. When you solutions to existing problems. (CCP, Pasay), 5am. Fee: seven nights’ hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and downpours constitute an emer- rangay halls and public schools. must spend at least four days or more turing art centered on the famous Coke the Pulitzer Prize-winning book and clas- Begin with the end in mind. focus on an abundance mental- When you have genuine inter- P600-P1,000. Register at dinner, seven lunches at a local restaurant, sightseeing and gency. This is raised when ob- (Excerpted from www.gov.ph/) here, allowing one day to go on a “Gone bottle’s silhouette. You will see work sic film “Gone with the Wind” lived. Then, Highly effective people adhere ity, you are able to see that there actions with people you are able www.paaralrun.com/ entrance fees, English-speaking guide, A/C coach, porter- to this habit based on the prin- is enough for everyone and you to gain new insights and see 16: Unilab Run United, with the Wind” tour in Jonesboro. from famous names such as Andy War- enter a time warp to the 19th century, to the age for one piece luggage per person at hotel, hats, maps, Spotted at La MesaClassified ciple that all things are created new approaches to your prob- A good tip is to purchase an Atlanta hol, Normal Rockwell and Steve Penley. Smith Family Farm, where guides in full pilgrim certificates and Jerusalem souvenirs. Group departs as Near Threatened by the International can see that balancing your con- 500m/3K/5K/10K/21K/ The Inside CNN Tour twice: there is the first mental fidence with empathy can help lems which you would not have 32K (SM MOA), 2:30am. CityPass booklet which has five admis- costume will take you around. Other high- on November 2, 2012. Union for Conservation of Nature Red List sions tickets for five Atlanta attractions The Inside CNN Tour starts about lights at the Atlanta History Center are the in 1988, the Rufous Paradise-flycatcher creation and then the second you achieve your goals while otherwise thought of. Fee: P350-P1,000. Register 18-day Marian Pilgrimage. $4,388 per person-package in- physical creation, and the physi- helping others achieve theirs. Sharpen the saw. You need at [email protected] for about half the price than if you pur- every 10 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. collection of 1,500 Civil War artifacts and cludes round-trip international economy airfare, 16 nights’ (Terpsiphone cinnamomea) has since been 24-26: Silent retreat chase a ticket for each attraction indi- daily. You will be taken through the the Centennial Olympic Games Museum. downgraded to the Least Concern category. cal creation follows the mental Communicate. To effec- to look after yourself physically, hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and dinner in vidually. Attractions included usually are world’s largest freestanding escalator To complete your “Gone with the Wind” Its natural habitat is the “subtropical or creation in the same way as the tively communicate, you need emotionally, mentally and spiri- (Makiling Main House). first-class hotels, A/C coach service, entrance fees, Eng- Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca Cola, to begin your walk behind the scenes experience, head to Jonesboro, about 15 tropical moist lowland forests” of Indonesia building follows its blueprints. to first understand and then be tually. When you take time to Fee: P1,700/day. Contact lish-speaking guide and souvenir kit. Itinerary takes you the Inside CNN Tour, High Museum of CNN’s 24/7 news operations, then and the Philippines. This specimen was If you don’t visualize what you understood. If you communicate renew yourself in all four areas of Emy, 895-3352 minutes’ drive south, where the movie through multiple cities in Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. 30: 09.30.2012 Run, Ride of Art or Fernbank Museum of Natural to Studio 7E where you will be anchor was set. There, you can visit the Road to photographed by First Philippine Holdings want out of life then you are at with the sole intention of being your life, you are creating growth & Roll for the Pasig River. Group departs on November 6, 2012. Corporation’s Ralf Nabong at La Mesa risk of other people and external understood, you can find that and change which allow you to History, Zoo Atlanta or Atlanta History for a day and “cold read” the news. Try Tara Museum and join related tours to Detailed itineraries available upon request. For inquiries, See story on this page. Ecopark on August 25, 2012. circumstances influencing your you ignore what others are saying continue with the previous six Center. You can purchase the CityPass at to schedule your visit on a weekday for learn more about the town and tales of contact Katherine Villegas at 898-2451 or email traveldesk@ any of the Atlanta CityPass attractions or a better chance of seeing an actual live those that inspired the characters in the griffin-sierra.com.ph. (C. Atienza) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline online. broadcast. story.
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