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Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph Season’s greetings from OML, MML and EL3…page 5 ‘Bro’ takes center stage in ‘Kapamilya’ Christmas Q3 financial results PASKO na, Kapamilya! ing Marketing’s company-wide Christmas ABS-CBN EBITDA You know it’s Christmas when décor in the tree lighting activity, Licensing’s Parol season’s colors start popping up on major thor- ni Bro, CCM’s tagline and station ID, reaches P5B...p.2 oughfares and the mall muzak is interspersed a Christmas bazaar and the Win sa with carols. And, for kapamilyas all over the world, Bituin viewers’ promo—into one Christmas is definitely around the corner when big campaign. the station ID featuring their favorite The core idea, in the beginning, singers, actors and other media personali- was simply to boost employee ties starts getting airplay on Channel 2. morale in the midst of the global For Christmas 2009, ABS-CBN came economic crisis and unite every- up with “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko,” one in a ceremonial Christmas

a “back-to-basics” campaign centered tree lighting ceremony. How- on “Bro,” as the child Santino calls Jesus ever, the idea was scrapped when Christ in the network’s sleeper hit “May they realized that there are “so many Bukas Pa.” Christmas tree lighting The campaign kicked off on Nov. events.” 4 with the launch of the Christmas station ID, and the lighting of an 18-foot parol led by ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III, presi- dent Charo Santos-Concio and “ S o FPHC grants call other executives, and Kapamilya we said, why not talents, including Santino him- go back to the on half its Meralco self, Zaijian Jaranilla. basic symbol of stake…page 3 With several departments, Christmas for divisions and subsidiaries the Filipinos, contributing their ideas to which is “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko,” the star,” this year’s campaign not only unites Vidanes ABS-CBN employees for the common said. “It’s re- goal of bringing cheer to the Filipinos ally the parol; the 2009: The year in and infecting them with the Christmas star led the Three spirit. It also inspires and uplifts a Kings and the review…page 5 nation in need of healing after the shepherds to Jesus double whammy inflicted by tropical in Bethlehem.” storms Ondoy and Pepeng. “We wanted some- The way to “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng thing uplifting also for the Pasko” started as early as June, when employees, we wanted to teams from Sales, Marketing, Creative come together in a ceremonial Communications Management (CCM), lighting,” added program mar- Licensing, Production, and Property keting head Zita Aragon. “In pitched concepts to the leadership com- the wake of Ondoy, the message mittee composed of Channel 2 head Cory V. became even more relevant.” Vidanes and department heads. Vidanes Turn to page 8 suggested merging all the concepts—includ-   Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 Jan. 2009-Sept. 2009 financial results Net income/ (loss) attributable to Benpres benefits from lower debt TOTAL REVENUES equity holders of the parent FPHC grants call on half its Meralco stake BENPRES Holdings Corpora- debt from Avenue Capital gurs well for the publicly listed 2008 2009 % change 2008 2009 % change FIRST Philippine Holdings FPHC chairman and chief In the meantime, MPIC maining 13.4% has been valued tion benefited from lower debt Group, in the principal amount conglomerate, which controls Corporation (FPHC) in No- executive officer Oscar M. gave First Philippine Utilities at P300 per share or P44B. So levels, posting a net income at- of US$252M and P467M, re- ABS-CBN Corporation and ABS-CBN P16.5B P18.3B +11 P1.2B P1.3B +12 vember agreed to grant a call Lopez (OML) said, “We are Corp., a wholly owned FPHC FPHC remains a significant tributable to equity holders of spectively, at an overall price of First Philippine Holdings Cor- Benpres P16.7B P25.9B +55 (P841M) P11.0B +1,398 option on half (6.7%) of its very happy with the agreement subsidiary, an P11.2 billion minority in Meralco,” Waga the parent of P10.9 billion in 65% of face value. The purchase poration (FPHC). P15.0B P16.0B +6 P2.7B P1.4B -48 Meralco stake to partner Metro reached with Mr. Pangilinan’s short-term loan covered by a said. the first three quarters of 2009. price was settled in full. “Lower debt levels mean the EDC -23 US$45.8M US$7.0M -85 Pacific Investments Corpora- group. It reflects a valuation promissory note which matures If the call option is exercised, This is a reversal of the P841 Thus, as of Sept. 30, 2009, Ben- company is now poised to shift First Gen US$999.0M US$772.0M +4,931 tion (MPIC). that shows the strong growth on June 30, 2010. The loan FPHC will continue to be en- million net loss attributable to pres’ outstanding debt was down from a defensive position to a FPHC P46.0B P43.5B -6 P156.0M P7.9B The exercise price will be prospects of Meralco. The bears an interest rate of 5% titled to one seat in Meralco’s equity holders of the parent to P3B from P16B as of Dec. 31, growth-oriented mode in sup- Meralco P144.7B P143.0B -1 P3.8B P5.3B +42 P300 per share after MPIC ex- proceeds, no doubt, will al- per annum and is secured by 11-member board of directors. posted in 9M08. 2008. With the debt buyback, in- port of the power group’s focus on ercised its right of first refusal low FPHC to pursue its new Meralco and First Gen Corpo- The investment and coopera- The net income is largely due terest and other expenses-net was developing clean and renewable and matched the offer of Tri- directions and further estab- ration shares held. tion agreement with MPIC to the one-time gain of P7.5B 16% lower for 9M09. energy sources, and ABS-CBN’s First Gen 9-month net income at $7M Ratna Holdings Corporation lish itself in the country as the In a briefing, FPHC vice in March 2009 will bind both from the extinguishment of Benpres president Angel S. direction to expand its services FIRST Gen Corporation re- variance between the 2009 and health also continued to stabilize (TriRatna) headed by Henry premier renewable energy pro- president, assistant corporate parties to exercise voting rights debt. On Aug. 21, 2009 the Ong said the significant reduc- and reach more Filipinos global- ported a net income attributable 2008 results. as it pursued a strong financing Sy Jr. TriRatna had offered to vider.” secretary and assistant infor- as a block to give full effect to company bought back its own tion of the company’s debt au- ly,” Ong said. (Carla Paras-Sison) to equity holders of the parent In 2008, the company enjoyed program aimed at moving a sig- EDC assumes operations of Tongonan, Palinpi- buy the entire block of Meralco FPHC granted a call op- mation officer Rodolfo Waga the cooperation arrangement of $7.0 million for the nine- unrealized gains of $22.2M from nificant portion of the company’s non plants ENERGY Development Corporation (EDC) assumed shares held by FPHC. How- tion to MPIC on 74.7 million Jr. said the Meralco shares re- in all matters brought to the month period ending Sept. 30, foreign exchange movements. loan obligations to operating operations of the 112.5-MW Tongonan 1 and 192.5-MW Palinpinon ever, FPHC has decided to Meralco shares, or approxi- maining with the company are shareholders. 2009. This is 85% lower than These were, however, offset by subsidiaries and striking a rea- One time gain, continued geothermal power plants on Oct. 23 after paying Power Sector Assets and Li- maintain a strategic presence in mately 6.7% of the outstanding of strategic value. FPHC will FPHC intends to pay down the $45.8M in net income for savings in interest expense from sonable balance between debt abilities Management Corporation (Psalm) P3.9 billion representing 40% of the Meralco. common shares of the electric continue to have representation a portion of its debt with the the same period in 2008. the company’s refinancing activi- and equity. The company’s suc- purchase price and $7 million for the purchase orders, rental, option price, per- MPIC is led by Manuel V. utility. The call option shall be on the board of Meralco. proceeds of the loan, as well The decline in net income ties and benefits from its gas proj- cessful financing programs has formance security deposit on land lease, and industrial all-risks insurance policy Pangilinan, also the chairman issued in due course and shall “In March (2009), the com- as fund investments in indig- recovery for FPHC was principally attributable to ects’ lower deferred income tax. brought down interest expense and comprehensive general liability. EDC, through Green Core Geothermal Inc. of Philippine Long Distance be exercisable at any time from pany sold 20% of Meralco at enous and renewable energy BOLSTERED by one-time gains March 12, 2009 wherein both prices and reduced dispatch of a one-time, non-cash write- During the nine-month pe- at the parent company level from (GCGI), acquired the plants in an auction conducted by Psalm on Sept. 2. Photo Telephone (PLDT) Compa- Jan. 15, 2010 until March 31, P90 per share or P20.7B. To- through First Gen. (Carla Pa- from the sale of its 20% stake in parties also agreed on certain the power plants owned by First down of the deferred tax assets riod in 2009, First Gen’s main a high of $74.5M in 2008 to shows EDC chairman Oscar M. Lopez (left) receiving the symbolic keys to the ny. 2010. day (November 2009), the re- ras-Sison) Meralco in July 2009, First Phil- corporate governance principles Gen Corporation, FPHC’s ma- of First Gen’s geothermal as- power generating assets contin- $60.5M in the current year. plants from Psalm president Jose Ibazeta. (Toni Nieva) ippine Holdings Corporation such as the nomination of direc- jor subsidiary in power genera- sociate, Energy Development ued to deliver steady operational First Gen chief finance of- (FPHC) posted a net income tors to the Meralco board. tion. Correspondingly, consoli- Corporation (EDC), due to the results. The 1,000-megawatt ficer Giles Puno said, “Going attributable to equity holders of FPHC president and COO dated costs and expenses went recent implementation of the (MW) Santa Rita and 500- forward, our financing program, the parent amounting to P7.8 bil- Elpidio L. Ibañez said, “Our stra- down by 8% to P35.1B. Renewable Energy (RE) Act. MW San Lorenzo natural gas- particularly the P15-B rights EDC bond sale raises P12B lion. The one-time gain from the tegic efforts to pare down debt at Finance costs of P5.3B went In addition, the $2.9M unre- fired plants consistently enjoyed issuance, is designed to further EDC has raised P12 billion fully taken up ahead of the per annum for a tenor of five rating. BDO Capital & Invest- Meralco sale amounted to P7.2B. the holding company level and up by 17% compared to last alized foreign exchange loss in average dispatch levels in excess reduce our debt obligations with from its maiden retail bond original closing date of Nov. and a half years and 9.3327% ment Corp. acted as the issue Recurring net income of P615 strengthen our balance sheet have year mainly due to the $544M 2009 further exacerbated the of 80%. The company’s financial equity.” (Estela de la Paz) offering, P2B more than origi- 26. for the seven-year tenor. million outperformed last year’s so far yielded strong results. Mov- refinancing of First Gas Power manager and sole bookrunner nally planned, due to substan- The SEC had approved the The EDC bonds, which were restated bottom line of P156M. ing forward, the proceeds of the Corporation (FGPC) and a for the bond issue, while the tial demand from both retail firm’s registration application offered to the public starting On July 14, 2009, FPHC sale will provide us with excellent P5.4B corporate notes issuance joint lead underwriters were EDC net income down, but and institutional investors. to issue up to P10B in retail Nov. 18, were issued on Dec. BDO Capital, RCBC Capital completed the sale of 223 mil- opportunities to further create of Unified Holdings Corpora- With the overwhelming bonds, with an oversubscription 4. They were rated PRS Aaa by lion Meralco common shares, or value for our shareholders.” tion (UHC). Both FGPC and Corporation, BPI Capital Cor- market reception to EDC’s option of up to P2B. The retail the Philippine Ratings Services approximately 20% of the latter’s Consolidated revenues UHC are First Gen units. Oth- poration and SB Capital Invest- recurring net income up bond issuance, the bonds were bonds carry a yield of 8.6418% Corporation, the highest credit ment Corporation. (T. Nieva) outstanding common stock, for amounted to P43.5B during the er income declined by 80% to P20.07B. The deal was made period, down by 6% compared to P127M due mainly to mark-to- ENERGY Development Cor- in December 2008 and took ef- sion for doubtful accounts in pursuant to an investment and last year. The decline was mainly market gains on derivative trans- poration (EDC)’s net income fect in January 2009. 2009 (P11.8M) vs. deferred tax cooperation agreement signed driven by lower electricity sales actions recorded by First Gen in for January-September 2009 “The write-down in deferred tax expense on the reduction in al- MMLDC bats for science ed in forum between FPHC and PLDT on resulting from lower average gas 2008. (Angelo Macabuhay) decreased by 47.7% to P1.389 assets is a one-time consequence lowance for doubtful accounts Chairman Manuel M. Lopez (right) and president Jose de Jesus formally billion from the P2.653B of the RE Act, following which in 2008 (P461.8M), P361M net MERALCO Management and launch ‘Maliwanag ang Pasko’ 2009 at the Meralco main office as cor- mental consciousness of their College, who challenged the kuSiyensya: Science Digest. Do- earned during the same period the company’s future operations realized foreign exchange gains in porate marketing head Miguel L. Lopez and representatives of different Leadership Development Cen- students, as well as their com- teachers with her talk, “Climate kuSiyensiya is a collaborative ABS-CBN EBITDA grows 16% to P5.2B in 2008. The company wrote will continuously enjoy substantial 2009 in contrast with P173.3M charities look on. ter (MMLDC) hosted the 4th munity,” said MMLDC vice Change: A Teacher’s Chal- effort between MMLDC and down P2.959B in deferred tax benefits,” said Giles Puno, chief fi- net realized foreign exchange MMLDC Educators’ Forum at ABS-CBN Corporation posted (YoY) growth over the first nine the third quarter—“Villa Estrel- president Leonisa de la Llana lenge.” science educator Dr. Josette assets as a one-time effect of the nance officer of EDC parent First loss in 2008. These were reduced the Meralco Theater on Nov. 5. core net income of P1.4 billion months of 2008. The revenue la,” “And I Love You So” and “In in her welcome remarks. She Former Environment Sec- Biyo and her team to teach implementation of the Renew- Gen Corporation. by a P2.488B increase in recur- Light up your homes More than a thousand public for January to September 2009, diversification of the company My Life”—pulled in a combined stressed the need for environ- retary Elisea Gozun stressed investigative science research able Energy (RE) Act, in view EDC’s recurring net income ring operating expenses, which school teachers and principals 16% higher than its net income continues to improve as direct P282M in box office receipts. mental education in the face of that there has to be a shift in methods to MMLDC’s ben- of the reduction in corporate in- improved mainly due to the after adjusting for the P1.116B flocked to venue to be part of of P1.2B for the same period in sales, including sales of services Consolidated direct sales for a good cause global warming and its effects. the way people live. “Teachers eficiary-teachers. come tax rate to 10% from 30% P900.7 million increase in to- one-time reduction in allowance “Karunungan Ukol sa Kalikasan 2008, and exceeding its net in- from SkyCable, grew 19% YoY for the third quarter including MERALCO enjoins its customers to be united in celebrating This was reiterated by Dr. have to become eco-role mod- After the forum, MMLDC beginning February 2009. tal revenues, P854.6M drop in for doubtful accounts effected in Para sa Kinabukasan, Kilos Na!” come of P1.38B for the full year to P7.67B, contributing 42% to sales of services from SkyCable Christmas through its Maliwanag ang Pasko 2009 lighting pro- Angelina Galang, executive els and show their students that engaged the audience to be- Recurring net income, how- current income tax due to the 2008, increased by only P1.735B “Teachers have an important of 2008. Net of PFRS (Philip- consolidated revenues. Airtime totalled P2.7B, for a 6% YoY gram. director of the Environmental a well-lived life starts with an come a part of the Ten Million ever, was 6.3% higher year-on- reduced corporate income tax on account of program mainte- role in raising the environ- pine Financial Reporting Stan- revenues of P10.68B contributed growth. SkyCable’s revenue con- By lighting up their homes and spreading the light of Christ- Studies Institute of Miriam eco-friendly lifestyle,” she said. Movement for Environment year at P5.075B, from P4.774B. rate under the RE Law, de- nance of field facilities and work- dards) 3 adjustments relating to 58% as it grew 5% YoY. ABS- tribution for the nine-month mas, especially to those affected by the calamities that have hit the Director for academic ser- Protection, which seeks to en- The RE Act was signed into law ferred tax income on the provi- over of geothermal wells. the consolidation of SkyCable CBN’s comparative financial period from subscription and country, Meralco customers will have the chance to help Caritas vices Vivien Arnobit and list the commitment of 10 mil- amounting to P50M, the re- results include the contributions other service revenues amounted Manila Inc., Hospicio de San Jose, Ladies of Charity AIC, Phil. RAL f N Photo: managing director Agnes Fi- lion Filipinos to take positive ported net income of ABS-CBN of SkyCable for three quarters of to P2.65B, an increase of P932M Inc., White Cross Inc., Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Inc. and Ma- delino also turned over to Dr. action to help address the envi- comes to P1.35B, 12% more than 2009 versus the second and third or 54% from its contribution in Meralco declares additional dividend nila Boystown. Meralco will donate the equivalent amount of the Galang the first issue of Do- ronmental crisis. (Peng Young) its P1.2B net income for the first quarters of 2008. the same period in 2008, driven MERALCO declared an ad- one-time charges of P5.88B. The generation and transmission prize money to these institutions chosen by the winners. nine months of 2008. Direct sales from core busi- by strong growth in contribu- ditional cash dividend of P1.50 improvement was mainly from costs. 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Third-quarter earnings be- nesses in the third quarter tions from its prepaid cable and per share payable on December the 17.6% increase in distribu- tion was partially offset by the 10MaPasko or 1-800-10-62727 for provincial entries and 885- Ng fore interest, taxes, depreciation amounted to P1.79B, a 6% broadband service subscriptions. 11, as consolidated unaudited tion revenues attributable to the increase in kilowatt-hour con- 7049 for greater Manila customers or register at www.maliwa- Merrier Christmas with and amortization (EBITDA) YoY growth, bringing consoli- The strong ratings and audi- reported net income for the implementation of the PBR sumption for the period. nagangpasko.com. The Maliwanag ang Pasko ground team will FPHC-Sumitomo partnership. First Philippine Hold- SkyBroadband! of P1.79B boosted EBITDA dated direct sales for the Janu- ence share performance of Chan- first nine months of 2009 in- (performance-based regula- Consolidated unaudited also roam the metro to select participants. Nominations will be ings Corporation (FPHC) chairman and CEO Oscar M. Lopez (2nd SUBSCRIBE to any SkyBroadband package and avail of dis- for the nine-month period to ary to September period to P5B, nel 2 continued to sustain airtime creased by 41.7% year-on-year tion)-based adjustment starting earnings before interest, taxes, accepted until 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 15. from left) and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan president and CEO counts of up to 50% when you purchase a Canon wi-fi printer in Meanwhile, Meralco’s free Christmas display featuring Santa’s P5.16B. This translates into an P305M or 6% more than it was revenues in the third quarter, along (YoY) to P5.3 billion from May 2009, its first distribution depreciation and amortization Susumu Kato (3rd from left) renew a cooperation agreement to maintain the SkyBroadband Holiday Presents promo! Promo runs until Village and Barangay Maliwanag is now open for public viewing EBITDA margin of 28%, and in the same period last year. with continued strong airtime P3.8B. Record date for the ad- rate adjustment after almost five (EBITDA) was up 20.8% YoY a growing and harmonious business relationship in pursuit of potential Jan. 31, 2010 and is open to SkyBroadband subscribers in Metro is 16% or P724M more than ditional cash dividend was Nov. years. A 0.7% decrease in oper- and amounted to P12.9B, rep- from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday to Thursday and until 11 p.m. Friday business endeavors. Others in photo are FPHC president and COO Elpi- ABS-CBN Global continued revenue growth and contribution Manila, Cavite, Laguna and Cebu. For more info, call the 24/7 the EBITDA of P4.4B in the to deliver double-digit growth as share from ABS-CBN Global 13 and shares traded without ating and maintenance expenses resenting an EBITDA margin to Sunday; starting Dec. 15, it will be open until 12 midnight daily. dio L. Ibañez (extreme left) as well as Michio Ogimura (extreme right), customer service hotline at 631-0000, Canon Marketing Phil- first nine months of 2008. its subscription revenues grew by and cable channels. Airtime reve- the dividend on Nov. 10. was also achieved. of 9.0%. Total number of billed The Polar Express train ride, which started on Dec. 1, is open daily CEO of Sumitomo Corporation Asia Pte. Ltd. The cooperation agreement ippines at 884-9000 or visit www.mysky.com.ph or www.canon. For the period January to Sep- 15% year-on-year despite eco- nues of P3.96B in the third quar- Unaudited core net income Consolidated unaudited customers increased to 4.7M as from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. (Meralco Corporate Marketing) between FPHC and Sumitomo is renewed every two years. The contract com.ph. (Arlene Torres) tember 2009, ABS-CBN gener- nomic slowdown in most of its ter raised consolidated airtime for the period increased by 66.7% revenues were slightly lower of Sept. 30, 2009, 2.8% more signing happened on Dec. 1, 2009. (Angelo Macabuhay) ated consolidated revenues of major markets, while Star Cin- revenues for the nine-month pe- YoY to P5.9B from P3.5B. Un- at P143B, with sale of electric- than the 4.5M as of Sept. 30, P18.34B, an 11% year-on-year ema’s three film releases during riod to P10.68B. (Charles Gamo) audited core net income excludes ity lower by 1.4% due to lower 2008. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph   Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 couch potato ABS-CBN sweeps 18th Golden Dove Awards Let us not forget to give thanks Looking forward to more Nothing can ABS-CBN dominated the annual Golden ceived the Best Culture and Arts Program THIS time last year, we looked with trepidation Dove Awards organized by the Kapisanan for “Pamulinawen.” upon 2009 as a difficult and challenging year, full growth, opportunities match Bro’s treats ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP), bag- In the radio category, DZMM’s of threats, a year that would test our fortitude and SA lahat ng Kapamilya at ging 24 recognitions, including two major “7AM Radyo Patrol Balita” was chosen gifts skills if we were to survive intact. Verily, 2009 mga Mahal sa Buhay, awards—Best TV Station for ABS-CBN as Best Newscast; “Tambalang Failon at The bottom line turned out to be everything it promised to be. The Christmas season WE are poised to have one and Best AM Station for DZMM. Sanchez” as Best Public Affairs Program; Difficult. Challenging. Threatening. We were brings a lot of good tidings of our simplest Christmases according to Primetime drama series “May Bukas “Maalaala Mo Kaya sa DZMM” as Best pushed to the brink of losing control of Meralco and peace to everyone. That in recent times, coming from Pa” won Best Drama Program while clas- Drama Program; “Sa Kabukiran” as Best Boy without getting anything back in return. is the magic of the birth of the devastations wrought sic children’s show “Sine’skwela” won Best Science and Technology Program; “Kon- THE King of Talk, Boy As we now prepare to close 2009, we are still our Lord. We just have to by a string of weather dis- Children’s Program. sumer at Iba Pa” as Best Public Service Abunda, goes up-front in here. Not intact, in the sense that we had to give surrender ourselves to the turbances. But to a lot of ABS-CBN’s News and Current Af- Program; and the One Hand campaign “Bottomline,” a reality-talk ABS-CBN head for Creative Communications Management up part of our equity and control of Meralco, will and power of the Al- kapamilyas, these disasters also make Christmas more fairs programs were also on a roll as “TV as Best Television Station Promotional show which also involves Robert Labayen (in striped shirt) and the CCM team. and we had to give up our tollroad investment mighty to be able to feel and meaningful. Being crisis-tested makes us remember Boy Abunda Patrol World” won Best Newscast; “Uma- Material. the “bottomliners,” as well. Sometimes, you have to give up something in order to survive and be influenced by the cheer what we may have overlooked or have forgotten in previ- gang Kay Ganda” won for Best Public Ted Failon took home the Best Public a group of people with different stances on a subject. fight another day. Nevertheless, we have not been shortchanged for what we and blessings of Christmas. ous Christmases. Affairs Program;“The Correspondents” for Affairs Program Host award, Carl Balita There are six to eight bottomliners from the pool for ev- had to divest, and we now find ourselves at a crossroads, this time looking With all the typhoons and First, Christmas is about family. Tragedies make us Best Documentary Program; “Matan- was Best Public Service Program Host, ery episode and through Boy’s interview with the guest, forward to 2010 as a year full of opportunity and promise. calamities that we just went through and the business appreciate life, and after being put in threatening pre- glawin” for Best Science and Technology Winnie Cordero was Best Games/Variety their questions and other issues are answered. After the Many of our countrymen and many people all over the world have not changes that are going on, we are comforted by the fact dicaments, we value the presence of our loved ones more Program; and “Salamat, Dok” for Best Program Host, and Angelo Palmones was interview session, Boy and the bottomliners assess the been as fortunate. Lost jobs, lost homes, lost opportunities, lost time—this that all of these will also pass and that in the end every- than ever before. Second, Christmas is about helping and Public Service Program. Best Science and Technology Journalist. whole activity. Catch “Bottomline” Saturday nights after is how 2009 will forever be remembered. Therefore, as we take pause to thing will settle down according to His will. In the midst giving. The typhoons taught us how to be selfless and to Subsidiary Studio 23 bagged the Best ABS-CBN’s regional AM station DYTC “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN. (Aaron Domingo) celebrate the birth of Jesus and the salvation of man, and as we recharge of all the noise and changes, we in Meralco continue to look beyond ourselves. They reminded us how satisfying Magazine Program award for “Us Girls,” in Tacloban also bagged the Best Specials ourselves in preparation for another year, let us not forget to give thanks to give high quality service to our customers and fulfill our it is to extend a hand and share, to lift people up and to while ABS-CBN’s TV 7 Laoag also re- for MOR Local Vocal. (Aaron Domingo) ‘Super Inggo’ God for the blessings we have received. responsibilities in accordance with the demands of op- bring those in the dark into the light. And, not to be But beyond offering our thanks in prayer, let us go that one step further erations as we look forward to more growth and business forgotten, Christmas is about our Creator. Every time animation a Peter Musngi, head of ABS-CBN’s Manila Radio and in helping those who continue to badly need our help. A trip or feast for- opportunities. we celebrate this holiday, we rejoice in the birth of the huge hit! Sports Division, after receiving the award for DZMM; gone in exchange for the opportunity to spread momentary cheer to those The performance of our employees during and after Savior. ABS-CBN humakot ng Sheryl Cosim receives the Best Public Service Program award typhoon Ondoy is a clear manifestation not only of For those who have followed the highly rated, multi- Fans are raving about “Super Inggo who are still feeling the impact of storms and floods is a privilege to be their dedication to their work and their malasakit to our at ang Super Tropa,” the first Pi- for ‘Salamat, Dok.’ valued over any material gift imaginable. awarded ABS-CBN teleserye “May Bukas Pa,” God was customers, but more so of their focus and strength of noy animation series. Kuya Kim It is not often that a business is permitted the privilege to reinvent it- nicknamed “Bro,” to whom the main character— preco- tropeo sa Star Awards character. Such performance is also carried through in Atienza said, “Ang ganda ng qual- self as something bigger, better and more relevant to the times and to the cious boy Santino—prays to for help when confronted SA ikawalong pagkakataon, muling Pinarangalan ang Kapamilya station para our daily operations and even in our planning for the ity, parang Japanese animation changing markets, and continue to be of great service to society. And yet with critical issues and dangerous situations. And in our Sam Milby has an tinanghal ang ABS-CBN bilang Best sa balanced programming nito mula sa TFC launched future. Christmas station ID this year “Bro” carried the message ang pagkakagawa.” Director Lino that is what 2010 portends for us, the opportunity to be all of that. As we animated version Station of the Year sa 23rd PMPC Star mga programang pang-telebisyon na nag- From Meralco, my official family, and from my own Cayetano declared: “Kaka-proud!” bend our backs to this challenge, let us not forget that we are also stewards of love, hope and salvation amidst all the trials and tribu- in ‘Super Inggo.’ Awards for Television 2009 kamakailan. marka sa isipan at kaaliwan ng Pilipino sa family, Maritess and my children, isang maliwanag at Another director, Richard Arel- of our businesses, intent on ensuring their well-being and relevance as we lations. As many of us believe, no material gift could ever makabagong panahon, maging sa drama in Florida mapayapang Pasko sa inyong lahat. May 2010 bring more lano, added, “Global ang appeal at pwedeng magkaroon eventually pass them on to our inheritors. Our businesses are ours to nour- match what “Bro” can give us. Truly, “Bro” is the “Star ng man, gag, news, public affairs, educa- ABS-CBN International, a subsidiary of ABS-CBN cheerful days and greater blessings to each one of you ng English version.” Find out what everybody’s talk- ish, to protect, to cherish and to enjoy. Pasko.” tional, morning show at iba pa. Humakot Corporation, announced that its flagship product, The and your loved ones. ing about! Don’t miss “Super Inggo at ang Super Tropa” I wish you and your loved ones a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, kapamilya. pa ng 27 major awards ang ABS-CBN Filipino Channel (TFC), is now available through Sa Meralco, may liwanag ang buhay! Sundays after “Matanglawin,” only on ABS-CBN. For Year and I look forward to reuniting with you after the holidays. May we all enjoy the true essence of Christmas! sa iba’t ibang categories at limang spe- Bright House Networks in Orlando, Florida. OSCAR M. LOPEZ MANUEL M. LOPEZ EUGENIO L. LOPEZ III more info, log on to www.superinggo.tv. “Super Inggo” cial awards. Sa kabuuan, 33 awards ang “We’ve seen demand and excitement continue to Chairman, Lopez Group of Companies Chairman, Meralco Chairman, ABS-CBN Corporation merchandise is also available at SM department stores naiuwi ng ABS-CBN. rise for TFC all around the US,” said Jun del Rosario, nationwide. (Katherine Solis) At bilang pagpupugay sa natatanging director for cable and satellite of ABS-CBN Interna- kontribusyon sa industriya ng telebisyon, tional. “Through our partnership with Bright House THE year about to end may not 2009 redux Cotabato, boosting its capacity ‘Katorse’ ipinagkaloob ng din ng PMPC sa mga Networks, we eagerly look forward to sharing our top- have been a very good one for by an additional 106 megawatts. depicts moral haligi ng ABS-CBN ang makabuluhang rated content with Filipino viewers in Orlando.” much of the world, but for the Lo- LopezLink goes interactive pagkilala. Iginawad angAding Fernando “This addition reflects the diversity of viewing tastes pez Group, it was largely business The ‘LopezLink’ year-end report with the launch of its online edi- values as usual. Here’s a quick review of tion, www.lopezlink.ph. Lifetime Achievement Award kay Di- among our customers,” added J. Christian Fenger, JULY “Katorse” portrays real-life some of the Group’s activities and home four medals from the 49th Lopez Group’s newest partner- by Benpres. In the same survey, they strengthen the company rek Johnny Manahan at ang Excellence president of Bright House Networks Central Florida situations that are applicable achievements in 2009. New York Festivals. ship after Meralco enters into AFI’s Bantay Bata 163 is identi- with their own brand of business In the mid- in Broadcasting Lifetime Achievement Division. JANUARY FEBRUARY to people from different Award kay Vice President Noli de Castro. TFC is available on Channel 660 on Bright House an investment and cooperation fied as the most popular corpo- savvy, networks and linkages. year confer- walks of life. At 16, Angelica Hinirang ding Stars of the Night sina Networks for $11.99 per month. To add TFC or to First Philip- Kapit Bisig agreement with PLDT. rate social responsibility (CSR) EDC, FPHC and ABS-CBN ence, OML Stars of the Night Piolo Pascual and Anne got pregnant. However, the Piolo Pascual at Anne Curtis habang learn more about Bright House Networks, call 1-866- pine Holdings Para sa Ilog Pa- Meralco leads the Group’s par- project across all sectors. make it to the Institute of Corpo- and MML Curtis (Photo: Ryan Ramos) story of Nene helped her unanimous choice naman bilang Face of the 309-EASY (3279) or visit www.cfl.mybrighthouse. Corporation sig (KBPIP), ticipation in Earth Hour 2009, a Meralco welcomes the ap- rate Directors’ list of companies reiterate that move on. “Tinalikuran ako ng Night si John Lloyd Cruz. (A. Domingo) com. (Kane Choa) (FPHC) en- with ABS- global drive pushing for sustained proval by the Energy Regulato- with the highest scores in cor- while their boyfriend ko at pinalayas ako UPDATES acts changes CBN Founda- action on global warming. ry Commission of its rate trans- porate governance after attaining refusal to ng tatay ko. Natutunan ko sa in its bylaws tion Inc. (AFI) FPHC becomes the 13th lation under performance-based ratings of more than 90%. compromise the Lopez family ‘Katorse’ na maging matatag.” A ‘PBB’ first in a spe- managing Lopez Group company to be regulation (PBR). The weighing game starts for values may have been part of Ejay Falcon Denice, a nursing student, cial meeting. The amend- director Gina Integrated Management Sys- Sixteen companies are 25 teams from 20 companies the reason the Lopezes reverted likes the variety of situations the show offers.“Hindi lang ments relate to the submission Lopez at the helm, is launched. tems (IMS)-certified. nominated in the 2008 Lopez as the Lopez Lifelong Well- to being the minority group in limited ang ‘Katorse’ sa issue ng teen pregnancy. It also All housemates of proxies, additional require- First Gas Power Corporation The Group’s family planning Achievement Awards (LAA). ness (LLW) team launches the Meralco, these same values will suggests solutions to friendship, love and family prob- ments for board directors and and FGP Corporation bag “Ten program enters its third year with The Business Excellence man- Race to 120 contest. assure the Group’s continued JUNE lems.” Nurturing of values will never stop in the show’s grounds for the disqualification. Years of No Lost Time” awards a training of trainors initiative. agement group unveils the “Diet success in future undertakings. upcoming episodes. Watch the exciting moments in “Ka- nominated for eviction! Jesus P. Francisco retires from the Labor Department. Meanwhile, Knowledge Chan- in Carbon, Max in Green” climate Like OML and their late fa- First Gen president Federico as Meralco president after 31 Lopez Group chairman Os- nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) re- change program for the Lopez ther Geny Lopez before them, R. Lopez touts EDC’s signifi- torse,” right before “TV Patrol World.” (A. Domingo) FOR the first time in “Pinoy Big Brother” Earlier, Robert Stumvoll became evictee years with the company. Former car M. Lopez (OML) and En- turns to Zamboanga to connect Group at La Mesa Ecopark. ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio cance as a renewable energy pro- history, the public gets to vote for the No. 4 after getting the lowest number of Riza Mae Patria Robert Stumvoll Manila North Tollways Corpo- ergy Development Corporation six more schools to Knowledge MAY “Gabby” Lo- vider at the same event, saying it Young auteurs invited to housemate they want to be evicted. This text votes (4.32%) among fellow nomi- ration (MNTC) president Jose (EDC) president Paul Aquino Channel. Meralco’s pez III and offers value drivers that increase was announced during the 7th Nomination nees Rica Paras (38.55%), Jason Francisco Rob (11.74%) and Yuri Okawa (11.35%) join ‘AmBisyon2010’ de Jesus takes over. receive the Public Relations So- APRIL management Gina Lopez the worth of the company. Night in “PBB Double Up” on Nov. 29. (35.81%), Carol Batay (15.11%) and Patrick to become evictee No. 3, after Jimson and ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) will give film grants Hong Kong’s The Asset cites ciety of the Philippines’ highest The Lopez team remains are named Benpres honchos thank OML During the live nomination night, Big Villanueva (6.21%). The Fil-Austrian, Delio. Patria said she will miss everything worth P30,000 to five directors who will produce a short Benpres as “One of the Best in award, the Grand family is dis- united fol- outstanding for his support as the company Brother announced that the nomination who humbly accepted his early exit, told inside Kuya’s house, but remains positive film of their vision of the country for 2010 and beyond. Corporate Governance, Philip- Anvil, for EDC’s tinctly asso- lowing its Manilans receives its second international was only a mock one, for they are all the his friends in the two houses that he will that things will turn out for the best for her They will join 15 accomplished Filipino directors in the pines,” while the Philippine Qual- “Harmonizing En- ciated with annual stock- during the honor for corporate governance, week’s nominees. Due to this twist, the wait for them until they can all get together in the outside world. “Ambisyon2010” project. Interested individuals may send ity Awards (PQA) bestows a Lev- vironment and Tech- helping peo- holders’ meet- celebration this time from Hong Kong’s audience will not vote to save their favorite again and party. Log on to www.ABS-CBN.com or their CV, short film concept and a link of reel to am- el 2 Recognition for Proficiency nology” program. ple and pro- ing. Chairman Manuel M. Lopez of the city’s 438th anniversary. Corporate Governance Asia. housemate, but will vote to evict the house- On Nov. 22, Riza Mae Patria got the http://pinoybigbrother.multiply.com for [email protected] before Dec. 7. For more in Quality Management on First MARCH viding quality products (MML) emphasizes that its new EDC takes over the Mind- FPHC pays 50% of its float- mate they want to leave the house in the 5th lowest number of text votes (7.40%) among more updates on “Pinoy Big Brother Double info, visit www.abs cbnnews.com/ambisyon2010 or email Philippine Industrial Corporation OML expresses and services, according to partners are also known for their anao-1 and Mindanao-2 geo- ing rate corporate notes ahead Eviction Night next week. fellow nominees Carol Batay (69.51%), Up.” (K. Choa, Napoleon Quintos) Turn to page 11 [email protected]. (Kane Choa) (FPIC). ABS-CBN also brings optimism about the a survey commissioned commitment to service, even as thermal power plants in North   Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 HRCOUNCIL Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 On the road to strategic HR PRCHALLENGE HR’s role in biz affirmed in summit Social media dominates Subic ad congress Lola Techie THE HRs of the Lopez Group creative officer of the Kaplan 2006 PMAP People Manager PMAP Employer of the Year SOCIAL media was seemingly the Despite the buzz about the explo- got together for their last major Thaler Group; and Liz Mur- of the Year awardee, “one very Award. wunderkind at the center of everyone’s sion of digital however, Eschenbacher Creativity that activity of the year, the annual ray, a celebrated US-based critical role is for the HR to The afternoon’s program attention at the 21st Philippine Adver- cautions that “now is not the time to HR Summit, at the Meralco inspirational speaker. know and speak the language featured the videocast pre- tising Congress (PAC) held in Subic make money. Now is the time to invest Multipurpose Hall on Nov. 27. In her opening remarks, of business. He said that the sentations of the aforemen- Bay Freeport in November. money and make money later on.” drives biz results Themed “HRs…CEOs:HR Council chair Cedie Lo- road to strategic HR starts with tioned speakers, each with an Experts hailed the potential of social One of the most awaited presenta- BAYAN’S Lola Techie cam- Partners in inspiring change, pez-Vargas discussed the Lo- learning the basics, knowing integrator summarizing key media—which also goes by the names tions in the biannual gathering was paign received an award for driving growth,” this year’s pez Group’s various corporate the labor code by heart, learn- points for the presentation: or social networking, social marketing, that of plenary speaker John Naisbitt, its funny depiction of a silver- summit beefed up the tradi- social responsibility (CSR) ing all HR functions, knowing FPHC senior manager Ross consumer-generated media (CGM) futurist and author of the “Mega- haired Internet surfer even as tional live presentations with projects, such as ABS-CBN the business one is in, making Hamo, Rockwell Land senior or user-generated media (UGM)—as trends” books, and his wife Doris. it helped propel double-digit videocasts, for which the Group Foundation Inc.’s Kapit Bisig the CEO look good all the manager Walter Guillarte, “the next major growth drivers” for the In their talk titled “Predictions ABS-CBN executives led by Cory Vidanes, Gabby Lopez growth in Bayan’s DSL busi- was granted special in-house Para sa Ilog Pasig and Energy time and, lastly, engaging him Bayan AVP Loida Martinez Philippine advertising industry. for the future post-global meltdown III and Charo Santos-Concio get into the ‘Nobody’ craze at ness for the year. rights by Inspire Management Development Corporation’s or her in discussing creative and First Gen AVP Shirley And, in this arena, “convergence” and the impact of China’s new social/ the Ad Congress. Photo: Ryan Ramos In the recent Araw Awards Consultancy. Binhi tree planting drive. ideas. Hombrebueno. is where it’s at: inform your audience environmental model on Asia and the held at the conclusion of the 21st Philippine Advertising Con- This year’s summit focused She stressed the role of Taking part in the leaders’ First Philippine Realty while reaching out to them and knowing “People belong to an average of four rest of the world,” the Naisbitts stressed the gress (PAC) in Subic, the Lola Techie campaign garnered four on the strategic partnering employees in promoting CSR, forum on strategic partner- Corp. (FPRC) president Os- their needs. social websites that they actively use, importance of responding to the changes gold medals for its integrated campaign and for its viral video between and among HR and even as companies must engage ing to achieve business and car R. Lopez Jr., who delivered Claudio Pinkus, executive chairman of and… people use different websites for in the world. campaign. It also garnered the Best in Medium in Digital, the the CEO/top management. in public service is an integral organization goals were Ireneo the closing remarks, urged the Multiply, noted in his talk “Taking social different reasons,” he added. “The world changes right in front of highest award, for its effective use of social networking sites. HR Summit chair Elizabeth part of employee development. Raule, FPIC-SVP; Kara Gan- HRs to “spread their wings networking to the next level” that social The figures are expected to increase you, and if you don’t change with that, Fred Bernardo, Bayan managing director, said: “The suc- M. Canlas, FPHC VP, said Quoting Lopez Group chair- dionco, FPIC division head; and go beyond borders.” media is morphing into what the market by double-digit increments over the next you’re not going to be very successful,” cess of the campaign is a reflection of creativity that drives that business realities today man Oscar M. Lopez (OML), and Cristina Arevalo and Jose “HRs must go beyond is telling (it) to be. Thus, Multiply is rolling year. Not to be outdone, the company is Naisbitt said. Clockwise from top: HR Council chair Cedie Lopez-Vargas opens HR business results, by driving a 45% growth in our DSL sub- dictate that HR should become Lopez-Vargas reiterated, Maria Aligada, Toyota Mo- the needs of their changing out its new offering, integrated photo-fin- coming out with its new “Connecting Economic activities, even goals and 2009; FPRC president Oscar R. Lopez Jr. and Benpres VP Pinky Diokno; scriptions for 2009.” business players in creating and “’Public service makes good tors Phils. division head and organization. Successful orga- ishing, following findings that photos are Smiles” branding in early December. practices, are becoming inter-related, lead- and Philec HR manager Robert Baldridge and FPHC senior manager VP for marketing Jojo de Jesus reiterated: “Lola Techie executing successful business- business sense.’ This is what we VP, respectively, with Lopez nizations are becoming more the applications that best engage users. In his presentation, “Monetizing new ing the world to the next big megatrend: Ross Hamo (1st and 3rd from left) during the Rhythm Circles of Manage- exemplifies our brand values of simplicity and ease of use of focused HR strategies. The do. This is our collective soul.” Group corporate HR chair adaptive, agile, resilient, quick Friendster Southeast Asia’s Ian Stewart media: Measuring effectiveness vis-à-vis the integrated, global economy. One econ- ment Strategies activity. our service, and consumers have responded very positively.” challenge, she added, is how Plenary speaker Ernesto Felipe Alfonso acting as mod- to change direction and cus- meanwhile reported that 76% of Asians traditional,” Dirk Eschenbacher tackled omy for the world means “one big adver- The campaign has been hailed as the first effective “through to create an HR value proposi- Espinosa, president of the erator. tomer-centered. HRs should “These ideals constitute the that 2009 was a challenging belong to a social media, with up to 40% the new interactivity of today’s digital tising market,” Naisbitt added. Given this the lines” campaign, integrating traditional media like TV, tion. The summit focused on World Federation of Person- FPIC was the only com- position themselves as strate- Lopez Way—a willingness to year for HR, “particularly in of Asia online use devoted to social media campaigns. Interactivity pushes brand scenario, “the next big megatrend happens print, outdoor and PR with Internet media like social net- this critical challenge. nel Management Associations pany in Asia that was awarded gic partners that add value to break from old paradigms, an keeping employee morale up sites. content for viewing and download, while on a global scale. It is the new frontier for working sites. (John Rojo) This year’s lineup was as im- (WFPMAP), traced the history the Gold status in Investors the business,” Lopez said. entrepreneurial spirit, resil- and…in balancing the inter- pulling users to upload content. advertising to champion.” pressive as in previous years, of HR, stressing the necessity in People (IiP). Toyota Mo- He concluded by paying iency in the face of daunting ests of the company and the EXCELLENCE with speakers Al Weiss, presi- learning its evolution in order tors Philippines, on the other homage to the Lopez pio- adversity and a commitment to employees.” BIZ dent of Worldwide Operations to “appreciate where we came hand, presented their people neers who championed social serve honorably wherever the And given the continuing for Walt Disney; Bill George, from.” He explained the evolv- programs which can be con- responsibility as early as the Filipino may be.” economic issues that the coun- EL Center granted ISO 9001:2008 accreditation Eugenio Lopez Harvard business professor; ing role of HR and what man- sidered best practices in HR. 1800s, and whose examples At the summit’s close, a try faces and the business issues Training Center author Linda Thaler, chief agement expects from them. Both companies were nomi- guided succeeding generations teambuilding activity called faced by the Group, Diokno was recently Nominated examiners According to Espinosa, the nees in the recently concluded of Lopezes for years. Rhythm Circles of Manage- said she maintains a cautious awarded its ISO ment Strategies was done to outlook going forward. “HR 9001-2008 ac- OURVERY OWN reinforce the unity and oneness needs to continue to find in- creditation, which of the HR practitioners in the novative ways to reconcile the specifies that an prep for major task Group. interests of both the business outsourced process Lopez Group scholars go to Israel Meanwhile, at the summit and the employees,” she noted. is still part of the by bheng Relatado-Rubia sidelines, Benpres VP-HR and This year’s HR Summit was Quality Manage- WHEN we talk about the Oscars journalism as tools for changing public Iri Kassel of the Ben-Gurion Heritage head of the HR Council sec- hosted by Robert Baldridge, ment System assessment, one question that opinion, and discuss transnational is- Institute at David Ben-Gurion’s memorial. retariat Pinky Diokno shared Philec HR manager. (QMS) standard sues. Israel is noticeably peaceful, with lots of even though it is performed by an external party. The certificate was received by First Philippine comes to mind is, who does the as- The MCTC was founded in 1958 by visitors flocking to its famous tourist spots. MOVEMENTS Realty Corp. (FPRC) president Oscar R. Lopez Jr. (center) and vice president and general man- sessment? They are the examiners. former Prime Minister Golda Meir ini- The workshop concluded with the ager Heriberto Comsti from Renato Navarette of Certification International of the Philippines Recently, 18 potential new ex- tially to train women from developing presentation of case studies on prevailing Bayan appoints Inc. (CIPI) at the FPRC office in Benpres Building. The audit was conducted by CIPI in August. aminers completed the examiner and transitional countries and to provide transnational issues by each team: territorial Established in 1997, the 10-hectare center along Sumulong Highway, Antipolo offers facilities preparation course, the first of the tools for women’s empowerment. It later disputes, global impact of terrorism, media managing director and amenities for business functions, conferences, conventions, team building activities, corporate two-part examiner training pro- became the first training center for the impact on swine flu, challenge to prevent BAYAN announced the appointment of Fred Ber- events and family weekends. (Grace Alcantara) gram, in Island Cove, Cavite. (L-R): Karen Pestaño, FPPS; Robert Baldridge, Philec; Nonie Generoso, FPSC; International Cooperation of the Min- violation of human rights in domestic vio- nardo as managing director effective Nov. 1, 2009. They were taught the require- Gerry Baclagon, Bayan; Merian Javier, Fedcor; Jess San Mateo, instructor; istry of Foreign Affairs or MASHAV. lence, and the impact of the global crisis on Bernardo has been with the Lopez Group for eight ments of the assessment criteria ABS-CBN’s Zyann Ambrosio and Benpres’ years and worked in the US for 18 years. His previ- (the Baldrige as adopted by our Gary Cerezo, Philec; Bheng Rubia, BE; Dimpy Jazmines, Bayan; Dino Davila, The two-week workshop utilized migrant laborers. FPMTC; and Dr. Grace dela Calzada, PQA examiner. (Right column, l-r): Elen Rosan Cruz flank Thaddeus T. Hamoy, Vice ous employers include Citibank and Jardines. He is a Oscars), how to assess the health of hands-on training in addition to the lec- Thanks to the diversity of the teams, Edame, FSCI; Rene Mayol, BE; Judah Aliposa, PQA examiner; Glenda Discutido, Consul of the Embassy of the Philippines to graduate of the University of the Philippines (UP) and has a postgrad- the processes using the Approach- tures from Prof. Rubenstein of the Uni- there was a global perspective of the reali- First Philec; Vik Apuzen, First Balfour; Willjean Laraño, FPMTC; Hector Dillera, Israel, during graduation rites Deployment-Learning-Integration versity of Haifa; Prof. Niv Ahituv of the ties present in each country. uate degree from the University of California-Berkeley. Meanwhile, Bayan; Erwin Ignacio, FPMTC; and Jun Mayo, FSCI. KAPAMILYAS Rosan Cruz of Benpres Netvision Institute of Internet Studies and The net takeaway of the program is not Tunde Fafunwa’s contract as Bayan chief executive consultant ended (ADLI) dimensions, how to evalu- Holdings Corp. and Zyann Ambrosio of Tel Aviv University; branding specialist only the training but also the exchange Oct. 31, 2009. ate business results using the Levels- experience to understand a compa- process analysis and LeTCI on their ABS-CBN represented the Philippines Eran Ketter; photojournalist Yaheli Amit; of learnings among the participants and, Concepcion is Global’s Trends-Comparison-Integration ny’s key operations and processes. key measures. “The workshop made in a media workshop at the Golda Meir and producer Nir Barav. It was bookended through friendship, the possibility of future (LeTCI) dimensions and how to Afterwards, the participants me feel competent and confident to Mount Carmel International Training by a geopolitics session with Ambassador cooperation and collaboration. media and technology frame the assessment according to were asked about their “lightbulb” be an examiner,” said Dino Davila of Center (MCTC) in Israel in October. Gershon Gan. The workshop is designed for women what is important to the organiza- learning from the course. According FPMTC. They joined 23 other representatives These were interspersed with visits to and men “who hold positions as journalists, head tion. They were also trained to dem- to Vik Apuzen of First Balfour, the This batch is due to complete the from 20 countries for the International holy sites and a Q&A at the Ministry of television presenters reporting on socioeco- Cris Concepcion has been appointed as ABS- onstrate the appropriate behavior “eye lens” provided by Baldrige gave program in January, when they un- Workshop on Media Strategies for So- Foreign Affairs office in Jerusalem with nomic issues, public relations officers in ser- CBN Global’s business unit head for new media and technology. and skills required of an examiner. a very applicable and relevant frame- dergo the calibration course together cial Change held in cooperation with the deputy spokesman Andy David, foreign vice, governmental and nongovernmental The former head of sales and operations of Yahoo! Philippines and AEI gets IiP, triple ISO certifications for 2nd time Asian Eye Institute The nominated examiners were work to business/corporate excel- with experienced examiners. To date, United Nations Educational, Scientific and press and public affairs adviser Mark Re- organizations, and planners of media strate- director for product development and online content program- (AEI) maintained its certification this year as an Investors in People (IiP) certified company, at the same selected by their bosses using the lence.” Bayan’s Gerry Baclagon noted there are already 49 trained and ex- Cultural Organization (UNESCO). gev, and journalists from Israel Post, Chan- gies for grassroots organizations.” If you are ming of Advanstar Communications in New York, Concepcion time achieving recertification to the ISO 9001, 14001 and Occupational Health and Safety Assessment following guidelines: someone that “…I have learned good practices perienced examiners in the Group. The workshop aimed to analyze the role nel 2 and Jerusalem Post. interested in a scholarship for the 2010 edi- is a graduate of UP with a degree in molecular biology and bio- Series (OHSAS) 18001 standards. AEI first became an IiP organization and an ISO-certified company whose opinion is valued, has dem- pertaining to workplace information Visit www.lopezgroupbeknet.net of media as a tool for social change, review The participants also visited kibbutzim tion, contact course director Michel Kahn technology. He is also a doctor of medicine from the University of in 2006, after only five years of operating as an outpatient surgical facility. It continues to develop its onstrated a sense of responsibility management.” FPSC’s Nonie Gen- inside the Oscar M. Lopez Award for communication theories and advocacy in Beersheba and Dimona, and talked with at [email protected]. the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center (UERM- services to care for patients with different needs, constantly upgrading its systems and processes to manage and leadership, and is of sufficient eroso shared that he learned the use Performance Excellence for the list of MMC). its clinical operations in three locations. (Sheila Sochayseng) level of management maturity and of the ADLI approach for their plant Lopez Group examiners.   Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 executive FEATURE Stars ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation Channel 2 head Cory V. Vidanes is a self-professed TV ad- shine down on dict. Starting as a production assistant in the old BBC 2 for her undergraduate practicum, she

Calauan RYANPhotos: RAM oS found herself totally immersed in her work and basked in the light of such adored stars as Vilma AN ABS- Santos, Sharon Cuneta, Maricel Soriano, Rich- CBN ard Gomez, Aga Muhlach and the like. Christmas When the Lopez family regained control of is not just ABS-CBN in 1986, Vidanes applied and was ac- about sa- Clockwise from top: ABS-CBN chair- cepted as associate producer to handle station-pro- man Gabby Lopez III and president voring the duced shows like “Triple Treat” and “In-TUX-icat- Charo Santos-Concio get ready to material ing,” among others. “Triple Treat” was headlined and psychic switch on the giant parol as Zaijian ‘Santino’ Jaranilla looks on; Judy Ann by Randy Santiago, Gino Padila, Keno and gifts of the Regine Velasquez while a capella group season. It is Santos at the Christmas station ID shoot; Kris Aquino, Fr. Tito Caluag, Aga Muhlach, Comedy King Dolphy, John Tux sang their way to viewers’ hearts also about Sagip Kapamilya head Tina Mon- Lloyd Cruz and Angel Locsin were among in the other show. giving back AFI’s Gina Lopez, Channel 2 head Cory V. Vidanes and zon-Palma during a break in the the Kapamilya talents who took the time She found herself in the and sharing ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio talk with the to participate in the Christmas station ID ABS-CBN telethon for Ondoy victims; company of now Senator Loren one’s bless- residents during ‘Bayanihan sa Calauan Para sa Kapit and Channel 2 head Cory V. Vidanes shoot; and station ID director Paolo Ramos ings with Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig” activity held on May 2009. commiserates with an Ondoy victim. of CCM at work. the less fortunate. One way to do it this BayaniJuan—we relocated the ‘Bro’... when the producers of “May Bukas Pa” bayen, thanking him for giving them a much awaited Christmas special (see “Sobrang laking tulong ni Tita Cory Christmas is to light up your river dwellers there—and we from page 1 said that they were thinking of a parol- chance to be a part of it. sidebar story) at the Araneta Coliseum to make it happen, especially with the home—and do your share for were thinking, even before On- centered celebration on the teleserye. La- “They felt something different, na into its grab bag of Yuletide treats. stars. Pati sa design ng parol involved Sagip Kapamilya and BayaniJuan doy, of having the culmination Aragon was thinking that the parol bayen recalled that his group was already meron silang natulong with uplifting the “We usually have a bazaar within sya,” Aragon revealed. Cory V. Vidanes: sa Calauan—with a Parol ni Bro of ‘Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko’ lighting ceremony could become an an- shooting the original idea for the station spirit. They really wanted to be there. the grounds, it’s run by Property,” said Villareal noted: “It was a chal- from ABS-CBN Licensing! there as a way of giving back,” nual ABS-CBN tradition, as with the ID when Ondoy struck. Dismayed by Kaya heartfelt yun, yung pagkanta nila sa Villareal. They’re also selling Parol ni lenge because there were more people “Calauan is our venue for said Teresita Villareal, market- network’s Independence Day flag raising the devastation—almost a thousand station ID, mangiyak-ngiyak talaga sila,” Bro. Every Friday we really have a ba- involved. But as a company, we like to ing division OIC and head of ceremony on June 12 every year. employees were affected in ABS-CBN he said. zaar, like an organic market. Now that outdo ourselves. What can we do bet- the customer marketing and While the head office was lighting alone—they approached Vidanes with Vidanes concurs: “Naiyak kaming la- Christmas is approaching, there are ter, how can we improve on what we’ve production services group. the parol, simultaneous parol light- the idea of tweaking the concept. hat. In fairness to Robert, he made a very more gift items.” done? We just need to continue the In mid-December, ABS- ings were taking place in the Regional “We still used the idea of ‘Bro, Ikaw beautiful song, very inspiring.” Added Aragon: “You can see differ- communication, the coordination, the CBN executives, employees and Network Group (RNG) areas of Cebu, ang Star ng Pasko’ but it’s now more fo- According to Labayen, even before ent retail outlets there, fruit stalls, every- learning, so that we’re able to do some- Davao, Iloilo and Dagupan, and in The cused on rebuilding our lives after the the station ID, the artistas themselves thing. Pag lunch nakikita mo yung mga thing better, to create something better ‘Mission Star Magic talents and other vol- unteers will troop to BayaniJuan Filipino Channel (TFC) territories in tragedies,” Labayen said. had made known their desire to help out, empleyado, mga bisita, yung mga nanonood every time. I think it should really have sa Calauan to join an estimated San Francisco, London, Dubai and Mi- The CCM head wrote the lyrics for to be part of the post-Ondoy relief and ng ‘Wowowee,’ namimili rin.” been this way. It was a very good team 5,000 residents in their very own lan. the theme song while Marcus Davis, an rehabilitation. More than that, kapamilyas can im- effort.” parol lighting ceremony. Earlier, Aragon had coordinated with American who’s “a fan of the Filipino “In times of crisis, the Filipinos go out merse themselves more fully in “Bro, The response to the campaign has “There will be a program, CCM head Robert Labayen on the over- people,” composed the music. of their way to help each other. Maaasa- Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko” by taking part in been tremendous. In YouTube, Facebook by Carla Paras-Sison and ABS-CBN employees all theme, as the CCM and its station ID Teresita Villareal, marketing divi- han talaga ang Pinoy,” Vidanes pointed the viewer promo, where lucky viewers and many other forums and blogs, hun- possible’ themselves will chip in for Noche is considered the “face” of the campaign. sion officer in charge and head of the out. “They don’t wait for the government can win cash prizes. “There will be 10 or dreds are sharing how they have been Buena packages for the resi- “Kung ano yung theme nila, dapat customer marketing and production agencies to move, they do what they can 20 winners of P200,000. Instead of giv- moved and inspired. Legarda who was then producing “PEP Talk” and now “For 15 years we were number 1, and then suddenly, dents,” said Zita Aragon. “All the theme naming lahat. Our expression services group, noted: “The flavor is dif- to be of help immediately. The values of ing away P1 million to just one viewer, ABS-CBN management is encour- chief correspondent Korina Sanchez who was then a we became number 2. But failure actually made us better houses, at least 200 in Calauan, and execution may vary but everyone is ferent—it had to be inspiring, uplifting, unity, generosity and service come alive more families all over the country can aged that Filipinos can relate to the news anchor and host of the morning show. and stronger. It led us to go back to our core. Sometimes The ABS-CBN president hard at will be given parols paid for by saying, ‘Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko.’ One healing, hopeful. It now has references in the most difficult times.” take home P200,000,” Aragon said. company’s message: “With Bro’s guid- When Federico M. Garcia joined ABS-CBN as in this business, you are so overwhelmed with getting work on one of the Calauan homes. our sponsors.” sight, one sound kami,” she explained. to Sagip Kapamilya, to volunteerism, to To make the season even more festive With so many components, Aragon ance and empowerment, dumaan man sa general manager in 1987, Vidanes was assigned to things done so fast, with staying on top. We began CCM was brainstorming on the con- helping those in need.” and exciting for kapamilyas, ABS-CBN aptly described “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng malakas na alon, lahat tayo’y makakaahon. be executive producer of six new shows to be co-pro- looking into ourselves, our organization, our mistakes. cept of doing good deeds on Christmas After the station ID shoot, several has thrown in viewer and interactive Pasko” as ABS-CBN’s “biggest Christ- Dahil kay Bro, muling magakakakulay ang duced with Regal. These included“Palibhasa Lalaki,” And that’s when we revisited our values. These lessons and worked in the star and Bro ideas actors and news anchors came up to La- promos, a bazaar, a countdown, and its mas campaign ever.” Pasko.” “Let’s Go Crazy with Jack & Joey,” “Always…Snooky” brought so much change in the organization. We discov- A starry starry and “Rumors, Facts & Humor.” ered that the values we held as an organization were the She counts Garcia, who retired as ABS-CBN same values we had as individuals,” Vidanes recalls. Watch ABS-CBN’s Christmas special! who contributed to the post-Ondoy president in 2003 and is now a member of the ABS- She doesn’t consider TV production as a glamor- relief operations. KC, Billy Crawford, CBN board; the late Rolando V. Cruz; ABS-CBN ous job but as a calling. Christmas!GET your 23-inch Parol for P2,227.50. The plasticparols Rachelle Ann, Yeng and Iya dish out the chairman Eugenio Lopez III; and ABS-CBN presi- “It’s not a 9-to-5 job. You work late hours from ni Bro by ABS-CBN’s in red, yellow or green cost P324 ‘Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng songs of top OPM artist Rico Blanco. dent Charo Santos-Concio among her mentors. taping to editing. But if I started here just fascinated Licensing Department at (14”), P567 (24”) and P702 (30”). Pasko’ Dionisia Pacquiao makes her debut “You will not last in this kind of work if you don’t by the stars, I have grown with the network and im- the ABS-CBN Store at A 10% discount will be extended USHER in the Yuletide season with The members of The Company show in an ABS-CBN Christmas special to have mentors who have the experience and wisdom bibed its service philosophy. It’s actually a calling to the Loop in ELJCC, SM to Lopez Group your favorite Kapamilya stars in ABS- off their famous pipes in a medley of exchange typhoon survival lessons with to guide you and support you, especially during your serve. We are here not just to inform, entertain and Kultura employees. CBN’s Christmas special at the Araneta Christmas carols alongside Nikki Gil, Pokwang, Pooh, Vice Ganda, Empoy, most difficult moments. Charo has always been my educate people but to be of service to the Filipinos branches The parols are Coliseum on Dec. 11! Karylle, Iya Villania, Erik Santos and Brod Pete, Cacai and Chokoleit. direct boss and I really learn a lot from her. I kind of worldwide by creating excellent programs that inspire or online available in the USA This year’s lineup includes at least 10 Christian Bautista. Capping off the show is Comedy followed her career because when she was production and show the best of the Filipino,” says Vidanes. at www.starrys- for call-in orders at 1-800- high-powered production numbers, with Kapamilya love triangles also turn King Dolphy, who will deliver the closing manager, I was assistant production manager; when It is this sense of mission that has kept Vidanes tarry.com or abscbn- 227-9676. There is free Johnny Manahan as director and Ryan up the heat in a number inspired by the message before mixing it up with Kanto she became program director, I became assistant pro- resolute in her work. store.multiply.com, ground shipping within Cayabyab as musical director. Here are movie and TV blockbusters of the season: Boys Vhong, Billy, John Lloyd and Luis gram director; when she became Channel 2 head, I For LopezLink readers, Vidanes says, “The Lopez the one-stop online the 48 states (excluding some of what to expect in the Kapamilya Kim Chiu, Gerald Anderson and Jake Manzano in a riotous Fred Astaire- and was head of Entertainment Production; and now that Group of companies has taken care of all of us. I be- shop for exclusive Hawaii, Guam and station’s grand extravaganza. Cuenca; John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo Gene Kelly-inspired dance number. He she is president, I am Channel 2 head. We are very lieve in the corporate values of the Lopez Group. I and limited edition Alaska). Check out then leads the all-star cast in a rendition Catch the “Bro Christmas medley” with and Derek Ramsay; Kristine Hermosa, good friends but when we work, we work,” Vidanes know that there will be challenges and difficult times ABS-CBN prod- ucts. the website for other gift Gary Valenciano, Piolo Pascual, Zsazsa Pa- Jericho Rosales and Karylle; and Piolo, of “It’s Christmas All Over The World.” says. ahead but these very values will be the compass that The capiz lantern, which ideas such as tees, jeepney, dilla, Kuh Ledesma, Jed Madela, Rachelle Zanjoe Marudo and KC Concepcion. The Christmas special will be aired over Her greatest challenge in a career spanning over will guide us in making the best decision for our orga- was specially designed teddy bears, magazines, Ann Go, Rhap Salazar, Yeng Constantino, There will be a tribute to the heroes ABS-CBN Channel 2 on Dec. 13 and 20 25 years came when ABS-CBN Channel 2 lost the nization, our people and our customers. It is my pride in the country’s parol CDs, DVDs and ABS- Vina Morales, and the Sessionistas. of 2009, notably the countless volunteers as a two-part “Sunday’s Best” presentation. capital of Pampanga, sells CBN collectibles. TV ratings lead in Mega Manila in 2004. to be with ABS-CBN.” 10 11 Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 CSR ACTIVITIES Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA and DepEd renew partnership @Lopez Museum Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat from his Museo Pambata: Invisible Children until Jan. it.— George Santayana KNOWLEDGE Channel event were Adopt-A-School Jesli Lapus who was recognized widow Ma- 5, 2010 Dec. 7, 1933 Foundation Inc. (KCFI) and executive director Paul Soriano as one of the leading advocates lou and son Gov. Gen. Frank the Department of Education and Knowledge Channel presi- for improved classroom inter- Dio. These New book celebrates 50 Murphy signs the (DepEd) signed a memoran- dent Rina Lopez-Bautista. action through information and consist of Women Suffrage dum of agreement to renew The agreement was formal- communication technology. a 55-page years of Lopez Museum Bill proposing that their 10-year partnership for ized during the 1st Knowledge Past secretaries of the depart- pen and ink “Unfold- Filipino women be the nationwide development of Channel Stakeholders Awards ment were also acknowledged sketchbook ing: Half allowed to vote in basic education tools through (KOSA) on Nov. 7, 2009 where for their invaluable contribution called Book Clockwise from top: Mataasnakahoy a Cen- elections. the Knowledge Channel. beneficiaries and partners who that fostered an environment of 1: The Dec- Dec. 8, 1941 principal Dr. Leopoldo Landicho, Rina tury of have shown outstanding sup- continuing development of the adence and Lopez-Bautista, Emma Bautista of the Signatories the Lopez Manila is attacked by the Japanese forces after the Schools Division of Batangas, and KCh were Educa- port to Knowledge Channel nationwide educational sys- a 22-page Memo- bombing of the Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Japanese coordinator Emelinda del Rio; Mari Paul tion Secretary were recognized. tem. In accepting the award charcoal rial Mu- airplanes also bomb Baguio, Davao and Clark Soriano of the Adopt-A-School program; Jesli Lapus Also at the KOSA ceremony, on behalf of awardees from the Book 2. seum and Field in Pampanga. Dec. 30, 1956 DepEd Sec. Jesli Lapus, and OML; Juan and KCFI Mataasnakahoy Central School department, Sec. Lapus com- Zero In consortium members and artists at the opening of the exhibit. Book 1 is Library” Miguel Luz, Lopez-Bautista, Dr. Pro- chairman in Batangas won the Knowledge mended KCFI for its relentless a compila- represents Oscar M. Lopez marries Connie Rufino. They are fetiza Lim and Patria Zerna of the of the Oscar M. Lo- Channel Outstanding School efforts in support of basic edu- tion of sketches that may have been intended by what the Eugenio Lopez Foundation today blessed with eight children. Deleted scenes revealed Dec. 9, 1964 Schools Division of Dumaguete, OML, pez (OML), Award. Represented by school cation. the artist as editorial illustrations of American maintains as some of the most important LOPEZ Memorial Museum’s latest Zero In Dr. Fe Hidalgo, Bro. Armin Luistro, and while wit- principal Dr. Leopoldo Landi- OML thanked program relations during the Marcos regime. Book 2 con- tenets of Lopez Memorial Museum and Li- Eugenio Lopez Sr. opens the John F. Cotton Photos: Revoli Cortez courtesy of Embrace exhibit, Deleted Scenes, gathered artists and Carlo Katigbak. nessing the cho, MataasnaKahoy was cho- partners who provided oppor- tains sketches that depict how people were suf- brary: to preserve its holdings and have them Hospital for Meralco employees. It is staffed with art enthusiasts in opening ceremonies that saw sen from among ten national tunities for the foundation to fering during martial law. Manrique is among the accessible, engaging and relevant for future topflight doctors and nurses and equipped with the Mideo Cruz, Kleng de Loyola and Tapati do- finalists as the best project im- deepen its commitment and first wave of social realists in the 1970s and one of generations. most advanced medical technology in the country. ing a collaborative trilogy of performances. Dec. 8, 1968 plementer at the school level. maintain relevance and respon- the first to explore digital media and cyberspace. The book contains chapters on the his- Lopez Group synergy at the AFCSR The exhibit brings together the works of Meanwhile, the DepEd City siveness to the public education Deleted Scenes calls attention to what gets tory of the institution, the rare and important ABS-CBN inaugurates the Broadcast Center, the contemporary artist Lyle Buencamino, film- Schools Division of Duma- sector and to the needs of the left out in the process of crafting narratives of works in the library, and the new directions most modern facility of its kind in Asia, rivaled only makers Sari Dalena and Camilla Griggers guete City was recognized for Philippines as a nation. presumed fact and proposed fiction. The ex- envisioned for the museum and the Roberto by NHK in Japan. with Dada Docot and pioneering social realist Dec. 31, 1969 pioneering implementation of Lopez-Bautista meanwhile hibit “modestly explores such omissions both M. Lopez Conservation Laboratory taken up Al Manrique alongside seldom shown works a semiannual strategic plan de- urged stakeholders to join the in pictorial and literary accounts of national by writers who themselves have worked inti- Fernando H. from the museum’s collection. signed to sustain the project. foundation as it continues to history hinged on modes of representation mately with the collections. Lopez takes his Buencamino’s three large-scale paintings The KOSA was launched this broaden the reach of the pro- that museums invariably lay out,” said LMM While the book stands as eloquent testimo- oath of office as were based on photographs of LVN produc- year to recognize beneficiaries gram beyond the 2,000 schools curatorial consultant Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez. ny to the passion and generosity of its founder, Vice President of tions which are in the archive collection of the and partners who have shown that are presently connected to The exhibit, which runs until Jan. 9, 2010, is it is by the current Lopez generation and the the Philippines. Lopez Library. Dalena and Griggers’ hour-long Dec. 31, 1979 outstanding support to the Knowledge Channel. part of the annual project Zero In undertaken men and women who have contributed to the film, “Memories of a Forgotten Knowledge Channel program. She added that “the channel by a consortium of private mu- preservation and enrichment of Philippine The national War,” looks into the Philip- In addition, it aimed to pres- will continue this advocacy seums composed of Lopez Me- history and culture that this publication was Media Production (L-R) Prof. Fil Alfonso, Cedie Lopez-Vargas, and Dr. Bradley Googins; Rafael M. Alunan III, Gina Lopez, and Monchet Olives; Angela Lopez pine-American war, taking off ent best practices in the public well into the next decades morial Museum, Ateneo Art made possible. And it is to the larger audience Center takes over ABS-CBN Broadcast Center. It and Ricky Yatco; and Pearl Catahan, Beth Canlas, Dulce Festin-Baybay and Rey Laguda. from the personal recollection education system resulting from keeping up with trends in Gallery, Ayala Museum, Bahay of Filipiniana that this book is directed. becomes the home of the Maharlika Broadcasting of Griggers about her Filipino implementation of the program. technology and learning but Tsinoy and Museo Pambata. “Unfolding: Half a Century of the Lopez Me- System (MBS 4). TWENTY-FOUR delegates from vari- First Philippine Holdings Corporation chairman of LGFI, was an organizer of the grandmother being abandoned Zero In exhibition dates Dec. 1988 The Institutional award was always with the development morial Museum and Library” is available at the ous Lopez Group companies participated (FPHC). forum as a member of the Asian Institute of by her American grandfather. presented to Education Sec. of our children and our nation Ateneo Art Gallery: Beyond museum for P2,500 (with box) and P2,000 ABS-CBN begins broadcasting its prime-time shows at the Asian Forum on Corporate Social The forum had five speakers from Management (AIM) board of trustees. Personal stories like that of in mind.” Frame: Philippine Photomedia (without box). by satellite. Responsibility (AFCSR) at Crowne Plaza the Lopez Group: Cedie Lopez-Vargas The speakers pointed out the impor- her mother preparing for a Dec. 1997 until Dec. 15, 2009 Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground on Nov. 19-20. who spoke during the second-day plenary tance of collaboration among companies visa interview are unfolded in Lopez Memorial Museum: floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road, Pasig. Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez III is named chairman of The 8th AFCSR had for its theme “Sus- session, and LGFI president Rafael M. during these difficult times as well as the AFIUPDATES Docot’s 30-minute documen- Deleted Scenes until Jan. 9, 2010 Museum days and hours are Mondays to Satur- ABS-CBN. taining CSR in Difficult Times” and was Alunan III, Energy Development Corpo- use of creativity, innovation, social media tary called “Baad ng Pauno.” www.azraelcoladilla.com Bahay Tsinoy: Remembering days, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays. For more Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Lopez Memo- attended by 494 registered delegates from ration (EDC) vice chairman Paul Aquino, and to make sure that CSR is part of a AFI tops Agora Awards Particularly rare are activ- until Jan. 9, 2010 info, call Fanny or Jane at 631-2417. rial Museum Library 22 countries representing 281 companies. KCh’s Rina Lopez-Bautista and AFI’s company’s corporate strategy rather than Managing director Gina Lopez received the Advocacy Mar- ist Manrique’s works, on loan A work by Al Manrique Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) Gina Lopez who all spoke in the Special something that is only done when times are keting Excellence Award on behalf of ABS-CBN Foundation was a strategic partner in cooperation with Interest Sessions. Prof. Felipe Alfonso, vice good. (Dulce Festin-Baybay) Inc. (AFI) in the 30th Agora Awards held on Nov. 10, 2009. THE ‘LOPEZLINK’... Stern Stewart & Co., respectively. Group companies quickly mobilize are turned over to Green Core Geo- fore interest, taxes, depreciation and The Philippine Marketing Association (PMA), organizer of the from page 5 EDC wins a drilling contract worth relief and rehabilitation teams to take thermal after paying P3.8M, or 40% amortization (EBITDA) of P1.79 TYPHOON RELIEF UPDATES awards, acknowledged the programs of AFI which serve different $15M from Papua New Guinea’s care of the immediate needs of the of the total purchase price, and meet- billion. EDC’s maiden retail bond sectors of society. Lopez thanked ABS-CBN, specifically chair- of schedule. Totaling some P6.9B, the Lihir Gold Limited. The company’s victims. ing other conditions in the agreement offering raises P12B, exceeding the SK relief, rehab ops going strong students, janitors, parents and members of the community for the man Gabby Lopez III, president Charo Santos and SVP Cory notes are due October 2012 for the drilling revenues reached P726M in EDC, through Green Core Geo- with the Power Sector Assets and Li- target by P2B. the bonds received AS of Nov. 11, 2009, Sagip Kapamilya has collected total cash do- cleanup efforts of Linis Eskuwela, a project of the E-Media Pro- Vidanes, for espousing the efforts of the foundation, as well as dollar tranche and October 2014 for 2008. Its Unified Leyte plants mean- thermal Inc., boosts its portfolio abilities Management Corporation the highest rating, PRS Aaa, from nations amounting to P 217.7 million and in-kind donations worth gram and Sagip Kapamilya. To date, Linis Eskuwela has served 88 AFI partners and donor companies. (Ana Terrese Junio) the peso tranche. while reach 1,005,706 safe man- with the Palinpinon and Tongonan (Psalm). the Philippine Ratings Services P182.7M. It has also served 688,533 families through relief and classrooms and assisted 9,193 students. (She Capili) CHED joins drive for Pasig River AFI caps off its 20th anniversary hours without lost time accident only geothermal plants in the Visayas, for Three teams triumph in the 2008 Corporation. rehabilitation and 34,230 patients through its medical missions. celebration with a special concert fea- Gina Lo- three years after the company started which it shells out $220M. LAA, including first-time entrant The HR Council puts together LGFI, USLS-Bacolod help Laguna turing ABS-CBN’s top stars. operating the plant. Benpres’ Rosan Cruz and Carla EDC. Also victorious are Asian Eye a high-powered lineup of speakers Global ‘bayanihan’ raises pez (3rd AUGUST folk from right) ABS-CBN’s coverage of former Paras-Sison and Bayan’s John Rojo Institute (AEI) and FPIC. In the for its annual HR Summit, themed Benpres buys millions in aid Lopez Group and Com- Pres. Cory Aquino’s funeral garners join the ranks of Accredited in Public Philippine Quill Awards, ABS-CBN, “HRs…CEOs: Partners in inspiring back $260 As of Oct. 21, 2009, AFI has received P63.4M in cash from ABS- Foundation m i s s i o n praise from viewers and listeners Relations (APRs). First Gen, Bayan and Benpres rake in change, driving growth.” million of CBN Global donors. AFI USA led by Mitos Santisteban had Inc. (LGFI), on Higher around the world for its pomp and In the Group’s annual economic 10 prizes. FPHC agrees to grant a call option its outstand- activated Sagip Kapamilya sa Amerika while Filipino-Americans with SK and Education solemnity befitting a Filipino hero. and political briefing, Deutsche Bank Bayan ties up with ABS-CBN to on half (6.7%), or 74.7 million shares, ing debt SEPTEMBER kicked off fundraisers. ABS-CBN Australia partnered with Forex the Univer- (CHED) chief economist for Asia Michael provide voice SMS service for the lat- of its Meralco stake to partner Metro from Avenue Australia; in the Middle East, the Bahrain Prime Minister do- sity of St. La chairman Continuous Spencer offers a largely favorable ter’s Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo (BMPM) Pacific Investments Corporation Asia Group. nated $500,000. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Europe and ABS-CBN Salle-Ba- Em- rainfall in the prognosis, say- campaign. (MPIC) for P300 per share. If the The company NOVEMBER Japan requested BDO, PNB and Metrobank to waive remittance colod Class m a n u e l course of 24 ing the world call option is exercised, FPHC will looks forward charges in favor of AFI. ABS-CBN Easy Remit also convinced of ‘61/’65, Angeles hours brings will come out of ABS-CBN continue to be entitled to one seat in to operating its partners in Ireland, Taiwan, Kuwait, Qatar, KSA and UAE to d o n a t e d (2nd from right) lead the candle lighting during the launch of task about the recession within leads the Meralco’s board of directors. under normal conditions with debt accept credit-to-account donations. medicines, force Taga-Ilog, which unites Metro Manila colleges and univer- worst flood- the next three third-quar- The KBPIP fundraiser, A Run for at a manageable $70M, president milk, multivi- sities to save the Pasig River. With Taga-Ilog, the schools commit ing in Metro or four quarters. ter top Lo- the Pasig River, attracts some 22,000 Firemen work with E-Media on Angel S. Ong reports. OCTOBER tamins and supplements for more than 15 barangay health centers to include the Pasig River in their curriculum and take part in Manila and pez Group runners. According to initial reports, Meanwhile, MML and Meralco new mission in Alaminos, Laguna at the request of former La Salle Christian activities for the benefit of the waterway. This is in support of the nearby areas Palinpinon and performers, organization was able to raise about are cited for management excellence Binondo’s Tutuban Fire Volunteers Association (TFVA) headed Brother Samuel Bueser. The class also collected P100,000 for the Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) campaign, which aims to in decades. Tongonan geo- reporting P5 million for its task of cleaning up by Alpha Southeast Asia magazine and to Betty Go Belmonte Elementary School in Quezon City to join hospital bills of flood victims. clean the river in seven years. (Kane Choa) Sagip Kapamilya and other Lopez thermal plants earnings be- the waterway. 1 1 Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 LIFELONG WELLNESS LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 sports & wellness calendar 1st Pasig River run DECEMBER by benjo Sandoval 12: Walk the Meanwhile, the Rockwell 2 and Talk STSI teams also had a lock on the @ Baywalk, ROCKWELL’s Team 2 again as- men’s and ladies’ individual honors. Roxas Blvd., serted its supremacy as it romped Notching the largest percent- exceeds targets Pasay. 6:30 am. away with the top prize in the age weight reduction were Nelly Participants must register Lopez Lifelong Wellness Race to Valentin of STSI with 19.76% and MUSTERING the support of chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML), other 1,000 from with their HR departments. 120 weight loss derby for the sec- Jericho Olano of Rockwell 2 with about 22,000 runners and raising former First Lady Ming Ramos and ABS-CBN and 200 Contact Benjo Sandoval @

Photos: RYANPhotos: RAM oS ond straight year. 29.92%. STSI’s Abigail Vicedo some P5 million, the Philippine former President Fidel Ramos, Manila from AFI—was joined by 631-6394 or Darlene Lamis Under Rockwell chief Nestor and Rockwell 2’s Amor dela Cruz International Marathon 2009: Run Mayor Alfredo Lim and Commis- participants from running @ 449-6170. Padilla’s leadership, the team posted considerable reductions of for the Pasig River at the Quirino sion on Higher Education (CHED) clubs, private firms, govern- 13: Mighty Run @ UP notched an overall weight reduc- 24% and 36.25%, respectively, to Grandstand on Nov. 8, 2009 was chairman Emmanuel Angeles. ment agencies, multinational Diliman, QC. 3k-5k-10k First place winner Rockwell 2 with OML and Raffy Alunan III Second place winner STSI tion of 21.58% over eight months. rule the largest percentage waistline undoubtedly a runaway success. Runners from media, sports, companies and residents of categories. Fee: P500 The distinction came with tro- reduction category. Each individual A visibly elated Gina Lopez, showbiz and political circles in- communities along the river. (3k); P500 (5k/10k). For phies and P120,000 worth of winner took home trophies and managing director of ABS-CBN cluded ABS-CBN chairman Eu- The show of support was online registration and other sports gear. P12,000 worth of sports gear. Foundation Inc. (AFI), led the ros- genio “EL3” Lopez III, ABS-CBN such that the 5K runners had inquiries, call 986-8286 or The Securities Transfer Ser- Seventeen companies fielded a ter of bigwigs who welcomed the Publishing chief Ernie Lopez and to start in several batches. 646-6394. vices Inc. (STSI) team led by Tony total of 25 teams for the contest. throng and reiterated the message wife Jeena, Makati Mayor Jejomar Emcee Winnie Cordero joked 14-16: Silent retreat Galvez took second place, with an Presiding over the Saturday of the run: to clean the Pasig River. Binay, Tessa Prieto-Valdes, An- that next year’s marathon will ABS-CBN chairman @ Makiling. Fee: P3,900. 18.85% weight reduction, while awarding ceremony were Lopez “We want the runners to see it…. thony Pangilinan and wife Maricel be held in the North Luzon and chief execu- Contact Josie Rigg @ 809- Rockwell’s Team 1 led by Adolfo Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez Basta tulong-tulong tayo, malilinis Laxa, newscasters Karen Davila and Expressway (NLEX) to accom- tive officer Eugenio 7815 or 0917-6296735. Granados was close behind with (OML) and Lifelong’s Rafael M. ang Pasig,” Lopez said. TJ Manotoc, Jaime Zobel de Ayala modate all the participants. “Gabby” Lopez III 20: Christmas Celebrity leads the big names 17.11% to grab the third spot. Alunan III. Earlier, they led some Also on hand to offer words of and former Miss Universe Margie Vincent Chepsiror of Kenya Run @ Ft. Bonifacio Global who participated in The teams received P100,000 and 400 employees and guests in the encouragement were Lopez Group Moran-Floirendo. ruled the men’s 42K category City. 3k-5k-10k categories. the Philippine Inter- Amor de la Jericho Nelly P80,000 worth of sports gear, in November edition of Walk the Talk The 2,000-strong con- with 2:25:43, while Michelle Third placer Rockwell 1 national Marathon Fee: P350 (3k/5k); P450 Cruz Abigail Vicedo Olano Valentin addition to trophies, respectively. around the Rockwell Center. tingent from the Lopez Gilbuena led the women’s divi- 2009: A Run for the (10k). Register until Dec. 18 Group—in addition to an- sion with a 3:18:08 finish. Pasig River. at ROX, BHS; Chris Sports; Crocs stores; or PATAFA, Rizal Memorial Sports Forum on disaster risk reduction held Complex. For more info, log FRIDAY the 13th was an ee- Dr. Gemma Narisma ex- encroached on our waterways eration Agency ( JICA) and the on to www.takbo.ph. JANUARY 2010 rily apt date for Lopez Lifelong pounded on Ondoy, noting the even as demand for water in- Metro Manila Development Wellness (LLW) and Lopez lag between rainfall and the creases every five years in urban- Authority (MMDA). 10: Mizuno Infinity Run @ Group Foundation Inc.’s (LG- peak of the water level. While ized and urbanizing sections of Among others, MMEIRS Ft. Bonifacio Global City. 5 FI’s) Forum on Disaster Risk the disturbance was “not even the metropolis. This is exacer- aims to improve Manila’s ur- am. For more info, log on to Reduction: Why Do We Need a typhoon,” its effect was com- bated by the fact that waterways ban structure resistant to earth- www.takbo.ph. to Prepare? held at the Meralco pounded by the confluence of such as Manggahan, Marikina, quakes, enhance effective risk Lopez Group chairman Mini Theater in November. several factors: it was an ex- Batasan and Port Area host an management systems and for- Oscar M. Lopez With representatives from at treme hazard (rainfall) that estimated 4.7 million informal mulate a reconstruction system. least two dozen Lopez Group hit a large geographical swath, settlers that build their homes A summary of the study can be AEI specialist 1st recipient of optometry companies in attendance, it resulting in an extremely high right on the water and dispose found online at www.pdc.org/ Siblings Ernie Lopez, Gina Lopez and Gabby board award Dr. Jesse Caguioa (2nd from left), chief optometrist Lopez III 10: Cebu City Marathon was obvious that the topic had casualty count. of their trash there. mmeirs/html/mmeirs-home.jsp. The Dream Team led by Gabby Lopez III and low vision specialist of Asian Eye Institute (AEI), receives the first stoked the curiosity of many, Additionally, in Metro Ma- She also briefly discussed Meanwhile, Dr. Mahar Lag- @ IT Park, Lahug, Cebu Philippine Board of Optometry award in recognition of his inspiring especially with the End of Days nila, experts cited the insufficient the Metro Manila Earth- may discussed his work in flood City. 5k-21k-42k categories. achievements and his efforts to advance the practice of optometry in the movie “2012” beginning its run or outdated drainage systems, quake Impact Reduction Study mapping, which gave a clearer For more info, log on to country. Dr. Caguioa became the first optometrist to complete the vision in theaters that day. decreased channel capacities and (MMEIRS), the 2002-2004 picture of the rise and concen- www.cebumarathon.com/. rehabilitation clinical fellowship program of Harvard Medical School in According to LLW and the “disappearance” of about 21 collaboration of the Philippine tration of floodwaters during 17: PSE Bull Run 2010 @ 1998. Today, he spearheads AEI’s annual internship training programs LGFI head Rafael M. Alunan kilometers of small rivers as con- Institute of Volcanology and and right after Ondoy. The ini- Ft. Bonifacio Global City. for graduating optometrists. He is also the president of the Philippine III, the need to prepare is real, tributory factors. Land subsid- Seismology (PHIVOLCS), tiative could also be useful “in For more info, log on to College of Optometrists. Photo also shows (l-r) Dr. Noel Santos, Dr. the Philippines being in the top ence, or the lowering of the land the Japan International Coop- any type of disaster,” he said. www.takbo.ph. Anita Villarta and Dr. Divina Reyes. (Sheila Sochayseng) five most disaster-prone coun- due to compaction, is another 18: Yehuda Berg in Ma- From left: Dr. tries in the world; as such, it is factor, Dr. Narisma revealed. nila @ Mahar Lagmay, “in the line of fire” for such ca- She emphasized the need to Rock- Klima Climae tastrophes as quakes, landslides, identify potential hazards, mea- well Change Center typhoons and civil wars. “To be sure the exposure and vulner- Tent, head Didi Olaguer, forewarned is to be forearmed,” ability of people and sectors to Makati. Manila Observa- he pointed out. these hazards, and to dissemi- Benpres president Angel S. Cedie Lopez Vargas and son Bea Lopez Puno and 7 pm. tory executive Raffy and Pia Lopez Abello Executive director Toni Yulo- nate “actionable” and “translat- Ong and son Marco Martin daughters Jay Lopez To sign director Antonia and kids Loyzaga then gave a brief over- up for ed” information that laypersons Yulo-Loyzaga, Dr. view of their work at the Manila Kab- can understand. Gemma Narisa Observatory before introducing and Dr. Ando balah Dr. Celine Vicente, for her her team of scientists. Siringan. teacher part, pointed out that we have and the author Yehuda Berg’s lecture, email Philippines@ kabbalah.com. Admission is Day 5 of LLW bowling tourney Docena rules Cabrido Memorial Cup The 2nd Cabrido free. For more info, contact Memorial Cup was held in honor of National Master Victor Cabrido, a Ria @ 0920-902-9008. former Meralco employee who was said to be one of the early trainers of Benpres runners (back 24: 1st Run Green First Gen, Rockwell share lead reigning World Champion Vishy Anand of India. It was a tournament for row) Gabe Miranda, VP Marathon @ Ayala Alabang Lopez Group children sponsored by Meralco chairman Manuel M. Lopez AFTER five games, First Gen pinfalls, 14,279 against 13,898. Clemente of EDC, who gar- in December to give way to the Pinky Diokno, Norma Garife; Village. Fee: P200. Register and featured Paulo Bersamina, siblings Jerome, Jolina and Jefferson Saltorio, and Rockwell share the top spot Currently in third place is Team nered High Average honors. The company Christmas parties. The (middle row) Anisha and at De La Salle Zobel. For Rhal Sol Cruz and some 40 other participants. The Cabrido Memorial Cup in the second Lopez Lifelong EDC, which has notched 26 two also led the High Game of tournament will resume on Jan. aims to develop the chess skills of children en route to a college scholarship in FPHC’s Rico de Manzana, Benpres’ Rosan Cruz and ABS-CBN’s Raul and Ichay Bulaong with Yiessa Borbon, Lorie Santos; more info, call Wilma @ Wellness Bowling Tournament, points (13,821 pinfalls). the Day winners. 8, 2010. the mold of Joseph Bersamina, who is now a freshman scholar at Far Eastern Manny and Beth Canlas ABS-CBN’s Karen Davila daughters Mariel and Marina, and grandson and (foreground) Lucy Torres. 771-1653. with a total of 36 points each. Ending Day 5 in the individ- According to the committees Visit www.lopezwellness.com University and Joanah Saltorio, a sophomore at National University. The First Gen however has a slight ual winners’ column were James and organizers of the tourna- for the latest team standings and exciting one-day event was won by former RP age group champion Jerad Visit www.lopezlink.ph for the latest news and updates. Or, be a LopezLink friend on Facebook! lead over its rival in terms of total Mendoza of FPIC and Rowena ment, there will be no games updates. (Hermes Miranda) Docena (left, playing against Darryl Samantila). (Raul Sol Cruz) 1 1 Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 Lopezlink Dec 2009-Jan 2010 Sudoku Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! AS 2009 draws to a close, we exult over our Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para victories as a company, as the Lopez Group A and The ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, and as Filipinos in what has been a mixed sweet savory Christmas big list column at kahon. bag of a year. A personal touch in one’s gifts is Sherry Orange Braised Wash chicken very well. Pat Sherry Orange of Our third-quarter financial performance always appreciated—and what Chicken dry with clean paper towels. bazaars Dear Rosie Braised Chicken defied expectations, given the prevailing could be more personal than 1 whole chicken, cut up into serv- Score the chicken skin with a WITH our biggest list of ba- economic environment. Benpres and First on Nov. 23. We join the Filipino people in condemning this “un- making something with your ing pieces sharp knife (crisscross pattern). zaars ever, you’re sure to have Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC) precedented scale of violence” and pray for justice for the victims. own hands? You could even 4 stalks scallions, shredded Place skillet over medium high the Christmas treasure hunt of reduced their debts considerably, while ooOoo make a family bonding day out of 3 California oranges, sliced into rings heat. When hot, lay the chicken your life this year! As we like to ABS-CBN had one of its best years, not only What’s the latest on the Meralco-PLDT issue? I read that the it to make this year’s gift-giving Sauce pieces, skin side down and allow financially with P5 billion in earnings before sale of the shares finally pushed through. Is this true?—Tonette so much more meaningful and say, half the fun of the season is 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice to turn golden brown. Reduce interest, taxes, depreciation and amortiza- As disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange, First Philippine enjoyable. Here are recipes for in the shopping and hunting. 1 1/4 cups chicken stock heat if the fat has reached its tion (EBITDA), but also in terms of audience share. And contributing Holdings Corporation (FPHC) agreed to grant a call option (Op- Connie Veneracion’s Food for the Ready, get set, shop! 1/3 to 1/2 cup red wine vinegar (or smoking point. PASIG/ANTIPOLO to the latter is the giant beater that is “May Bukas Pa”—although the tion) on half (6.7%) of its Meralco stake to partner Metro Pacific Gods, and Jill Sandique’s Sherry less) Drain all but 3 tablespoons of Christmas Flea Market implication of diminutiveness applies only to Santino, the boy who Investments Corporation. The agreement resulted in the execution Orange Braised Chicken as seen 6 tablespoons sherry chicken fat. Add all ingredients @ calls Jesus Christ “Bro.” So successful are Santino and Bro in engaging of the short-term loan to First Philippine Utilities Corp. in the in FOOD magazine. Happy 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce for the sauce. Bring to a boil then People’s Village, Tiendesitas the viewers that Christmas lanterns from ABS-CBN licensing, called amount of P11.2B. The Option expires on March 31, 2009 and, in cooking! 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns, or more cover. Simmer for 30 to 40 min- Dec. 10-Jan. 10 Big Star Bazaar ‘09 “Parol ni Bro,” are practically flying off the shelves in the ABS-CBN the meantime, all the rights of ownership are retained by FPHC. until light in texture. Stir in chopped nuts and fold until Salt, to taste utes or until done. @ Lores Store at The Loop, SM Kultura and other outlets. Read our story on page 3 for details. Food for the Gods the eggs and molasses, and mix well distributed. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Remove chicken. Reduce Plaza, Antipolo, Dec. 12-13 Valle Verde 5 Mega Xmas To give you a more comprehensive review of the Lopez Group ooOoo 1 cup of unsalted butter (a 225- until blended. Add the flour Pour into a 9×13-inch greased Star anise, to taste sauce to about 3/4 cup. Put Bazaar gram block) mixture little by little, mixing and lined baking pan and bake in 1-2 tablespoons garlic, minced chicken back to pan and glaze @ Valle Verde 5, year, we have compiled the highlights in our annual recap. Congrats to AFI on its uber-successful marathon! I was there 3 eggs as you go. When the batter is a 170oC oven. Test it after about 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger, minced with sauce. Ortigas Center, Dec. 19-20 Elsewhere in the world, Manny Pacquiao and social worker Efren and saw the crowds of runners firsthand. Ang galing! Is there go- Metrowalk’s Yuletide Ba- Peñaflorida loomed large on the world stage—or in the boxing ring ing to be a repeat?—K.Q. 1-3/4 c. of flour smooth (it’ll be quite heavy 20 minutes of baking and judge Water, as needed Transfer to serving platter and zaar 1 tsp. of baking powder like a brownie batter), stir in how much longer it needs to stay 1 1/2 tablespoon hoisin sauce garnish with shredded scallions @ Meralco Ave., Ortigas in the case of the former, when he demolished Miguel Cotto of Yes, according to AFI managing director Gina Lopez, it will be 1-1/2 c. of dark brown sugar the vanilla. Add the raisins and in the oven. 1/2 tablespoon chili garlic sauce and orange slices. Center, Until Jan. 6, 2010 Puerto Rico. Peñaflorida was chosen as the 2009 CNN Hero of the an annual event. Check out our report on page 12. Tiangge sa Doña  1/4 c. of molasses @ Doña Very Easy Year for his work as a “pushcart educator” with disadvantaged chil- ooOoo  1 tsp. of vanilla Juana Subd., C. Raymundo Easy dren in Cavite City. In 2004, Peñaflorida won as a regional finalist in Please feature the Subic ad congress! Was supposed to be there  Medium 1-1/2 c. of raisins* Ave., Ugong, Dec. 19-20 the Youth category of the Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino but our delegation was downsized at the last minute. Thank Greenmeadows Christmas  Hard 1 c. of cashew nuts** Awards, while his Dynamic Teen Company won the national award you.—Wilmer Bazaar 1 c. of pili nuts** Give vodka another shot! @ Greenmeadows for the Institution category in 2007. One of the highlights of the PAC was the talk of executives 1-1/2 c. of cinnamon-flavored pan- THIS holiday season, don’t clean. 6. Using a cotton ball, apply Clubhouse, Dec. 19-20, Not to be forgotten of course are the countless nameless heroes of from Multiply and Friendster. The buzz is that social networking cake syrup throw away the last few jiggers 3. Wipe your eyeglass lenses vodka to your face as an as- 10am-7pm Answer to November puzzle Ondoy: the volunteers at the repacking and evacuation centers, rescuers, and media will be “the next major growth drivers for the local ad- QUEZON CITY 3/4 c. of rum of vodka left over from your with a soft, clean cloth tringent to cleanse the skin Solution, tips and computer and even friends and neighbors who supported their loved ones finan- vertising industry because of their huge market potential.” Read Victoria Towers Bazaar parties. Give it another shot at dampened with vodka. The and tighten pores. feet @ program available at www. cially and emotionally in the aftermath of the disaster. Indeed, even as more on page 7. sudoku.com Reserve 1 tablespoonful of usefulness through these little alcohol in the vodka cleans 7. Add a jigger of vodka to a with Victoria Towers, Timog Ave. Filipinos hogged the headlines because of the calamity, we also wowed flour. Sift the remaining flour DIY tricks. the glass and kills germs. 12-ounce bottle of sham- vod- cor. Panay Ave. , Until Dec. 23 the world with our indomitable spirit, resilience, unity and malasakit. If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions ka. Santa’s Christmas Bazaar about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them and baking powder together. 1. Remove a bandage pain- 4. Prolong the life of razors by poo. The alcohol cleanses Ondoy also brought to the fore the usefulness of social network- to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] or send Roughly chop the nuts. Place lessly by saturating it with filling a cup with vodka and the scalp, removes toxins 10. Swish @ La Vista Clubhouse, ing and media. In the 21st Philippine Advertising Congress (PAC) text to bayanWIRELESS landline num- in a bowl with the raisins. Add vodka. The stuff dissolves letting the blade soak in the from hair and stimulates the a shot Katipunan, Dec. 12-13 in Subic, a session was devoted to these phenomena. ber 02-3820139 (for Globe, add 2963 + The Holiday Rush the reserved flour and toss to coat adhesive. alcohol after shaving. The growth of healthy hair. of vodka @ Christ Our joy in a fulfilling year is tempered by the massacre of 57 peo- 02 +3820139) or visit the forum site at every bit. This will prevent the 2. To clean the caulking vodka disinfects the blade 8. To relieve a fever, use a over an the King, Greenmeadows, ple, including journalists and civilians, in Ampatuan, Maguindanao http://www.lopezlink.ph/forum. nuts and raisins from sinking to around bathtubs and show- and prevents rusting. washcloth to rub vodka on aching tooth. Allow Dec. 12-13, 19-20, 10am- the bottom of the batter while ers, fill a spray bottle with 5. Spray vodka on wine stains, your chest and back as a your gums to absorb some 8pm the beautiful Fab Finds Bazaar Batanesby Pauline Cala-or the cake bakes. vodka, spray the caulking, scrub with a brush and blot liniment. of the alcohol to numb the @ Cream the butter and sugar let set five minutes and wash dr y. 9. To cure foot odor, wash your pain. Eastwood Central Plaza, travelGRIFFIN SIERRA RECOMMENDS Libis, Dec. 11-13, 18-20 Holiday Madness Bazaar! BATANES, while the smallest province in other noticeable feature is the @ Cubao Expo, Araneta the Philippines in terms of population and architecture of the houses: Center, Cubao, Dec. 19-20 land area, is considered as one of the 12 best stone-walled, with thick, MAKATI/TAGUIG destinations in the Philippines. It is also the thatched roofs to withstand Season’s Super Buys! @ only province that is classified as a protected the battering of typhoons. Must-sees Spread the Glorietta 3 Park Tent, Dec. area under the National Integrated Protected 11-20 Areas Act of 1992. The northernmost Pagasa STUCK for more Christmas gift Sponsor a child. Educate children and Give to charity. Because of ty- Karl Edwards Bazaar @ The landscape of Batanes is distinct from station in Sitio Tukon, locat- ideas? You don’t need to look far. help fund a child’s future somewhere phoons Ondoy and Pepeng, thou- NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, that of other Philippine provinces—steep ed about 300 meters above Right within the Lopez Group, ABS- else in the world with Matanglawinlove! sands of Filipino families will mark Dec. 15-23, 10am-7pm cliffs, rolling hills, deep canyons and boul- sea level, affords a rare op- CBN Licensing and Bantay Bata 163 Educational Books and Santino Bible Christmas this year without homes or, Four Seasons Fair @ Forbes der-lined shores, offering tremendous op- portunity to see both the Pa- offer these treasures that will not only storybooks. Available at ABS-CBN worse, loved ones who were killed or Town Showroom, 26th Street portunities for landscape photography. An- cific Ocean and South China bring joy to the direct recipient but Licensing ([email protected]) are still missing. Show that you care corner Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Sea. You can also view the will also spread the love to the less and bookstores nationwide, proceeds for them with Parol ni Bro Christmas Global City, Dec. 9-24 magnificent pastoral beauty fortunate as well. will be for the benefit of World Vision lanterns, now available at select SM MUNTINLUPA/PASAY/MA- of Batanes’ hedgerows and (www.worldvision.org). Kultura stores. The capiz model may BB folding bag and NILA fields, either ripe for har- Matanglawin comes be ordered via www.abscbnstore.mul- desk calenar Four Seasons Pre-Christ- vest or lush and verdant in A row of stone-walled houses in 11 volumes and tiply.com. mas Bazaar @ Bellevue growth. Santino in six. Proceeds will be for the benefit of Batanes Manila, Filinvest Corporate is known At Valugan Bay on the eastern side of In the town of Ivana you can see the prov- To see the com- BayaniJuan and Sagip Kapamilya. 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Stop over at the Cariaso residence and Remember Batanes when thinking of For bulk orders and Let your young ones wear the cause Freda Center, Roxas Blvd., Dec. have your picture taken in front of their ivied where to spend your next holiday! other inquiries, contact on their sleeves with polo shirts and Da- 18-20 walls. Sitio Sumhao is home to the country’s Call Griffin Sierra Travel Inc. for your ideal the ABS-CBN Licens- round-neck shirts, available in black, dor at Paskong Pinoy @ Manila first commercially operated windmills, which accommodations and tours. For more info, call ing Group at licensing@ white and red. Get the message across 411-0856 or 415-6625, or visit the AFI Ocean Park, Luneta, Until along with three generators, provide electric 898-2451 and look for Diana, Allan or Shiena, abs-cbn.com and abscbn- with Christmas cards featuring the art office on Mo. Ignacia St., Quezon City. Educational and Bible storybooks Dec. 31 power to Batan. or email [email protected]. 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