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Period Unaudited total revenues Unaudited net income/attributable to Dispatch from Japan January- equity holders of the parent Lopez Holdings attributable September Summit challenges Lopez Group net income at P4.355B 2014 2015 % change 2014 2015 % change ABS-CBN P25.057B P27.826B +11 P1.836B P2.295B +25 HR practitioners to scale up LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- (BTHC) and Lopez Holdings net of related expenses. On Lopez Holdings P75.505B P72.526B -4 P3.154B P4.355B +38 tion reported P4.355 billion all the equity in the capital stock November 6, 2015, after clear- ALTHOUGH the Lopez to network and to bond. EDC P22.983B P25.324B +10 P10.377B P5.865B -44 in net income attributable to of Bayan Telecommunications ance by the Bureau of Internal Group HR Council keeps The annual HR Summit is $119.9M equity holders of the parent Inc. held by BTHC and Lopez Revenue and transfer of shares First Gen $1.426B $1.400B -2 $162.8M -26 busy all year round, the annual always looked forward to, as it for the first nine months of Holdings, valued at approxi- to Globe, the remaining bal- FPH P74.473B P71.231B -4 P4.738B P3.697B -22 Lopez Group HR Summit not only gathers the HR heads, 2015. This is 38% higher than mately P1.83B. This followed ance of 10% or P183 million Rock P6.045B P5.413B -10 P986.1M P1.088B +10 remains the biggest single en- leaders and practitioners from the P3.154B in net income the conversion of Bayan debt was received. deavor that it undertakes every various Lopez Group compa- attributable to equity holders into equity provided under the Lopez Holdings’ unaudited year. With the HR Summit, nies, but it also draws in Lopez of the parent reported in the August 27, 2013 resolution of consolidated revenues for the AMML and Maritess L. Lopez (3rd and 4th from left) give Ministers Kato the HR Council, which is com- Group CEOs, top executives first nine months of 2014. The Bayan’s rehabilitation court, period slipped by 4% year- Lopez Group listed and Muto and Yoko Ono copies of “History and Heritage of The Kudan” posed of HR representatives and important guests and recovery of impairment losses which was approved by the on-year to P72.526B from from Lopez Group companies, speakers from all over. related to its erstwhile telecom National Telecommunications P75.505B. aims to keep the HR practitio- This year, the summit was unit accounted for the favor- Commission on July 2, 2015. As of September 30, 2015, companies stay stable AMML calls for perpetual ners abreast with trends and held at the Rockwell Tent, L-R: Cedie Vargas, HR Council chair; Federico R. Lopez, FPH Group chairman; able results. The Lopez Holdings board Lopez Holdings held a 56% developments in HR and to Rockwell Center on November and Sen. Sonny Angara, keynote speaker EARNINGS reported by income in 2015 brought businesses shaved ABS-CBN preservation of Kudan On July 21, 2015, Globe approved the transaction on economic interest in ABS- provide the opportunity for all Turn to page 11 listed companies of the Lo- down earnings from geo- Corporation’s otherwise solid AMBASSADOR Manuel the official residence of Phil- Telecom Inc. agreed to buy July 9. In the same month, CBN and 46% in First Philip- pez Group for the first nine thermal powerhouse Energy revenues from advertising, as M. Lopez (AMML) called ippine ambassadors and as a from Bayan Telecommunica- partial recovery of impairment pine Holdings Corporation. Promos & offers months of 2015 showed Development Corporation, ABS-CBN Channel 2 con- for the preservation of Kudan, landmark edifice of Philip- tions Holdings Corporation losses amounted to P1.5B, (Carla Paras-Sison) relatively stable performance but recurring earnings re- tinued to dominate audience the official residence of Phil- pine-Japan relations. ADB finances Watch the best entertainment despite encountering some mained healthy (see story on shares and ratings for total ippine ambassadors to Japan, The ambassador added that challenges. The lack of ex- this page). Meanwhile, con- (see story on this emphasizing its historic and Kudan “continuously provided Burgos Wind Project anytime, anywhere with SKY traordinary or nonrecurring tinued investments in new page). cultural value as “an integral an indispensable backdrop for ABS-CBN reports 23% increase ASIAN Development Bank covered by an ECA guarantee On Demand part of the history of Philip- the implementation of Philip- Enjoy ’s (ADB) has signed a financing from Eksport Kredit Fonden, pine diplomacy in Japan.” pine foreign policy in relation lineup of live TV channels assignment agreement of up Denmark’s export credit agency. AMML and spouse Mari- to Japan.” He also expressed and on-demand TV shows in net income to P1.9B to $20 million with a group “EDC is proud of the 150- EDC attributable recurring tess L. Lopez welcomed over the hope that the book “would as well as local and ABS-CBN Corporation re- year is an election year,” said “For the first nine months, of international lenders of the MW Burgos Wind Project. ported P27.8 billion in con- Aldrin Cerrado, the company’s our TV and studio operations 120 dignitaries, including add to the efforts made by all Hollywood blockbuster 150-megawatt (MW) Burgos This project underscores EDC’s movies anytime, any- solidated revenues for the first chief financial officer (CFO). turned in a very strong per- net income down 10% to P7B Katsunobo Kato, Minister- who came here before us to Wind Project (BWP). strategy to be the country’s lead- in-charge of Promoting Dy- preserve this precious prop- where on any screen! nine months of 2015, bringing “With one quarter to go, we formance with a net income ENERGY Development higher foreign exchange losses of P0.6B. The Burgos Wind power The lenders agreed to propor- ing diversified renewable power namic Engagement of All erty.” The roster of live TV its net income to P1.9B, 23% are confident that we will suc- of P3.0B, 39% higher com- Corporation (EDC) reported P1.2B (vs. P0.2B last year) and plant also contributed P1.3B in tionately assign to ADB a por- company. Indeed, the support of Citizens, State Minister for Meanwhile, Ono thanked channels includes ABS-CBN HD, AXN, Asian Food higher compared to the same ceed in meeting our earnings pared to the same period last a consolidated recurring net the absence of any impairment fresh revenues. tion of the export credit agency our lenders, which now include period last year. The company guidance of P2.4B for 2015.” year, improving its margins to Foreign Affairs Yoji Muto and the Lopezes for the invita- Channel, Basketball TV, Disney Channel, History, Nickel- income attributable to eq- reversals this year. Last year the “The completion of the (ECA) debt facility and the US ADB, is another testament that odeon, Sony, HGTV, Warner TV and RTL-CBS Entertain- reported higher third-quarter According to Kantar Me- 14.8% from 11.5%,” said Ron uity holders of the parent of company recognized a P2.0- uprated Laoag-San Esteban artist/musician Yoko Ono, at tion to visit Kudan, saying dollar commercial debt facility Burgos is a world-class project revenues of P10.1B, 8% higher dia, the top 10 programs for Valdueza, Group CFO and the launching of History and she had wonderful memo- ment, among others. SKY On Demand also offers current and P7.0 billion for the first nine B impairment reversal on its transmission line last September of Australia and New Zealand adhering to the high standards full seasons of ABS-CBN shows in HD. New users can enjoy a than the revenues generated the first nine months of 2015 head of Corporate Services months of 2015, down by 10% Northern Negros power plant. is timely given that we expect Heritage of the Kudan, the Of- ries of the house. Kudan was Banking Group Ltd., DZ Bank of multilateral funding organi- during the second quarter of for free-to-air television were Group 2. ficial Residence of the Philip- built for Ono’s uncle Iwajiro 60-day free trial to the SKY On Demand Premium Pack with from the P7.8B posted during Meanwhile, consolidated rev- to generate close to 75% of our AG Deutsche Zentral-Genos- zations,” EDC president and its collection of movies from , Paramount Pictures, this year. all produced by ABS-CBN. Total assets rose to P70.7B the same period last year. enues amounted to P25.3B, up by energy sales from the Burgos pine Ambassador to Japan. The Yasuda, whose grandfather senschaftsbank, Frankfurt am chief operating officer Richard “Given our growth trajec- Star Cinema has continued to as of end-September 2015 book is one of the Philippine Zenjiro Yasuda was a promi- NBC-Universal, Regal Films and Viva Films. For more info, Inclusive of nonrecurring P2.3B, or 10%, from the P23.0B Wind Project during the next Main, Hong Kong branch, ING Tantoco said. visit www.mysky.com.ph/skyondemand. (Dino Quizon) tory, we are likely to hit record dominate the local box office, from P67.2B as of end-last items, consolidated net income recorded during the same period six months,” EDC president and projects to commemorate, in nent businessman and indus- Bank, a branch of ING DiBa On April 14, 2015, EDC revenues by year-end, and we generating close to P2B in year. The company’s equity attributable to equity holders of in 2014. The increase was largely COO Richard Tantoco said. 2016, the 60th anniversary trialist. It was purchased by AG, ING Bank, N.V., Singa- Burgos Wind Power Corpora- should be in a strong position ticket sales for the first nine base increased to P27.9B as of the parent stood at P5.9B during on account of higher energy sales As of the first three quarters of the establishment of dip- the Philippine government pore branch and Norddeustche tion received the certificate Internet, HD cable TV bundle to build on this given that next months of 2015. the end of September 2015. the first three quarters of 2015, from the Bacman power plants of 2015, the company’s cash lomatic relations between the in 1944. In 2013, the resi- Landesbank Girozentrale, Sin- of compliance granted by the with SKYbroadband’s Super 43% lower compared with the that contributed P1.2B to the top balance stood at P15.5B with Philippines and Japan. dence was declared a national gapore branch. Energy Regulatory Commis- AMML said the book historical landmark property Saver 1599 P10.4B recorded during the line along with the recently com- consolidated net debt to equity The project financing reached sion (ERC) which entitled the Available in various areas nationwide, SKYbroadband’s Super aims to raise the awareness by the National Historical same period last year. The de- missioned Nasulo power plant of 1.21 to 1 and consolidated net financial close in October 2014 project to the feed-in tariff rate Saver Plan 1599 offers 8Mbps unlimited broadband service and and deepen the appreciation Commission of the Philip- First Gen attributable net crease was primarily driven by that contributed an additional debt to EBITDA of 3.04 to 1. with a group of foreign and local of P8.53, subject to adjustments comes with six HD and 35 standard definition channels as well of and Japanese on pines. (Excerpted from tokyo. banks which provided $315M as may be approved by the as a free SKY On Demand box. There’s also exclusive access to the importance of Kudan as philembassy.net) via 15-year financing including ERC, from November 11, 2014 HBO GO for just P99 a month. It’s the affordable and savings- income slides to $120M Rockwell Land consolidated the ECA debt facility which is to November 10, 2034. friendly plan for a feel-good holiday season! (D. Quizon) FIRST Gen Corporation re- revenues from the sale of marginally lower at $9M due ported net income attributable electricity were relatively flat to higher income taxes paid as Go ultra high-speed with SKY- to equity holders of the parent at $1.4 billion in the first nine its income tax holiday expired revenues at P5,412.9M Your new life starts at 53 Benitez of $120 million for the first months. in April 2014. ROCKWELL Land Corpo- Residential and commercial contributed to higher revenue broadband! WHEN it comes to choosing without having to compromise within the Give yourself and your family the perfect gift with the SKY- nine months of 2015. This was The Santa Rita and San Meanwhile, the board ration registered P5,412.9 mil- development contributed 45% on the said period. a home, top considerations in- accessibility to important des- towers. broadband Plan 50Mbps, an ultra high-speed internet plan a 26%, or a $43M, decrease Lorenzo natural gas-fired of directors of First Gen on lion in consolidated revenues and 55% to the total EBITDA, Commercial develop- clude security and exclusivity of tinations within and around 53 Benitez bundled with SKYcable Dual Def 299 for just P2,899 a month! from the $163M it registered power plants accounted for November 26 approved cash for the first nine months of respectively. ment revenues amounted to the location. With this in mind, Manila,” said Malou Pineda, is located Plus, you can get free access to SKY On Demand as well as in the same period in 2014. $834M, or 60% of First Gen’s dividends of P0.02 per share 2015 and 2014, lower by 10% Net income after tax P1,888.5M, 155% higher than Rockwell Primaries developed Rockwell Primaries Develop- minutes away exclusive access to HBO GO for P99 a month. (D. Quizon) Recurring net income at- total consolidated revenues. on all outstanding Series B from last year’s P6,045.2M. (NIAT) registered at 2014’s P741.5M mainly due to 53 Benitez, a mid-rise condo- ment Corporation senior vice from the tributable to the parent was The plants’ earnings contribu- preferred shares, P0.01 per Seventy-eight percent of the P1,088.4M, up by 10% from sale of office units in 8 Rock- minium in for president. hustle and $6M less, or 4% from $135M tion came in slightly higher by share on all outstanding Series revenues came from the sale of last year’s P986.1M. NIAT well. This segment contributed Early Christmas for Destiny those looking for a place where The two-tower condomini- bustle of the in the first three quarters of $2M at $92M as of end-Sep- E preferred shares, P4.00 per condominium units, including margin is at 20%, higher com- 35% of total revenues, excluding the family can enjoy living life um is designed to rise at seven metro and Cable subscribers 2014 to $129M in 2015. tember 2015 mainly as a result share on all outstanding Series accretion of interest income. pared to last year’s 16%. the share in the joint venture Christmas comes early for fans of fun and thrilling TV enter- in the best possible way. residential floors with a total of still has easy “…We expect to commis- of lower interest expenses. F preferred shares, P3.8904 on Total EBITDA (earnings Residential development (Rockwell Business Center). tainment as subscribers can now watch the hit “We at Rockwell Primaries 360 units, giving homeowners access to Manila’s top schools, living spaces that represent our sion Avion by year-end and San Subsidiary Energy Devel- 120 million Series G preferred before interest, taxes, deprecia- generated P3,524.4M, con- Revenue from sale of office shows on RTL-CBS Extreme (Ch. 167) and RTL-CBS En- are passionate in providing more comfort, space and pri- hospitals and malls. It’s also ongoing commitment to deliv- Gabriel by the second quarter opment Corporation’s rev- shares and P0.38904 per share tion and amortization) reached tributing 65% of the total rev- units amount to P884.4M, tertainment (Ch. 53 on digital and Ch. 700 on analog) starting homes that match the lifestyles vacy. Each two-bedroom unit situated near the Ortigas er a truly unmatched customer of 2016. We look forward to enues accounted for $524M or on the 13,750,000 Series G P2,093.3M, 3% higher than enues for the period. accounting for 16% of total this December! (D. Quizon) of our clientele. 53 Benitez is comes with a private bridgeway and Mandaluyong business experience. Which is why we reporting improved financial 37% (see related story on this shares issued to First Philip- last year’s P2,031.8M primar- EBITDA from this seg- revenues. For more info on SKYcable, visit www.mysky.com.ph, call 381- perfect for those who want to the unit, a maid’s room, an districts as well as major thor- are more than just developers, performance in 2016 driven page). Meanwhile, First Gen pine Holdings Corporation by ily driven by 88% growth in ment amounted to P947.6M, Retail operations generated 0000, text 23662 or email [email protected]. For inquiries to live in an exclusive com- extra bathroom and a balcony. oughfares. we strive to make you a home by stronger income across our Hydro Power Corporation’s way of private placement. The commercial development con- 33% lower than the same revenues of P650.4M, account- about Destiny Cable, call 418-0000 or email weserve@destinycable. munity that provides conve- Unit owners are also provided “We are committed to that is a great place to live,” clean and renewable energy revenues were slightly higher company will pay on or before tribution. Overall EBITDA period last year at P1,421.0M ing for 12% of total revenues. com.ph. nience, comfort and security with their own drying cages providing affordable premium said Pineda. platform,” First Gen president by $2M at $35M in the first January 25, 2016 all sharehold- margin registered at 39% of due mainly from substantial Cinema operations also gener- Francis Giles Puno said. nine months of 2015, while ers of record as of December total revenues, which is higher completion of The Grove ated P158.6M which is 3% of First Gen’s consolidated its earnings contribution was 23, 2015. compared to last year’s 34%. Towers C-F last year which total revenues. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016 Christmas messages Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016  couch potato treats CSC impresses, wins ‘Mr. C’ special on Life- style, SKY On Demand “Ryan Ryan hearts in the Big Apple Musikahan: THE visit of ABS-CBN presi- “Ms. Charo Santos-Concio One of the liveliest legs of San- Christmas dent, chief executive officer and is an internationally respected tos-Concio’s visit to New York was from the chief content officer Charo San- broadcast producer and executive the “Lunchtime with Ms Charo” Heart” will tos-Concio to New York provided who has spearheaded the growth reception organized by United air on Life- an opportunity for many to ad- of her organization to a leading Mindoro International Inc. at the style on vance their understanding of the position in the Philippines and the Astoria World Manor. December significant role that the head of the region beyond,” said Bruce Paisner, The event led Santos-Concio Finally, it does not take 12 at 10 Philippines’ leading information president and CEO of the Interna- down memory lane with a surprise much to make ourselves hap- p.m., while and entertainment multimedia tional Academy of Television Arts meeting with her childhood friends py. A hug from a loved one, a viewers can wealth and completely depen- to learn. Integrity, on the other conglomerate plays in the global and Sciences. “We are delighted to and classmates from her hometown smile from a stranger, a little catch it on dent on the love of His Holy for the life that we live and the the right mix of integrity and hand, is available only to those Filipino community and in the in- have her chair our 2015 Interna- Calapan City in Oriental Mindoro. courtesy on the road…every iWantv and Mother and the protection of blessings that we continue to competence. Some candidates who take the much more de- ternational media industry. tional Emmy Awards Gala.” Also joining the welcome for team trooped to the residence of little bit of kindness can be SKY On Saint Joseph. In this context, we receive. For me, personally, I had are perceived to possess an ex- manding and rigorous choice Santos-Concio became the first Santos-Concio, Piolo Pascual who Santos-Concio were Consul Gen- the consul general for a welcome easily appreciated by one who D e m a n d can see that Jesus chose to be- my 80th birthday in 2015, and I cess in competence but are seen of consistently living a life of Filipina media executive to chair the was a presenter at the iEmmys, and eral Mario Lopez de Leon Jr. and reception with Filipino American is himself courteous, friendly s t a r t i n g come the Holy Child to teach felt so loved by my family and as sorely lacking in integrity. values. gala of the International Emmys their entourage were also given a pri- wife Eleanor, community leaders, community leaders of New York. and expressive of the good that December us first humility, and second, my closest friends, and by the Others are assessed to be the An advanced Merry Christ- (iEmmys), with the awards ceremo- vate tour of the exhibit “Philippine entrepreneurs and friends from the Throughout her visit, Santos- The wonders is in him. 13. The Christmas special showcases Piolo Pascu- that generosity of spirit that al- dearest of my fellow employees reverse—loaded with integrity mas and Happy New Year to ny at Hilton Midtown Manhattan Gold: Treasures of Forgotten King- media and entertainment industry. Concio reiterated that she was These are the wonders of al, , Klarisse, the UST Singers, the Ryan lowed Him to give His whole in the Lopez Group—those and good intentions but short you and your families, my dear on November 23 drawing a global doms” at the Asia Society Museum In the evening, Santos-Concio, filled with gratitude for the warm of Christmas Christmas that we will only be Cayabyab Singers and , accompanied CHRISTMAS approaches Self to save humanity. with whom I work day to day. on experience and capability. Kapamilya. who’s who of the industry. on Park Avenue and 70th Street. Pascual and the ABS-CBN TFC welcome by the Filipino com- able to see by being self-aware EUGENIO LOPEZ III by Ryan Cayabyab on the piano and members and everybody can feel the That is what is expected of I consider it such a privilege Still, other candidates are as- munity and her colleagues at the and by recognizing that we of the ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra. The rush of the longest holiday us in this season of giving and to be part of the Group, because sessed to be gravely deficient in Chairman, ABS-CBN Corp. iEmmys and for the learning and must share with those around show is for the benefit of the Orchestra of the in the Philippines. After all, loving. Let us devote this time I can see the Lopez Values alive both dimensions. discoveries about the lives of over- us all the good that comes with Filipino Youth, a joint project of Jeepney TV with Julia, Miles battle for love and our country probably has the to being not only with family in the work that each of us Further, there is the nagging seas Filipinos in the region. (Neris- having Christ in our lives. , Lifestyle, , Hero and Balls. It longest Christmas season in and friends, and but also with does. question of whether the Com- Continue sa Fernandez) I wish everyone a joyous premiered on Jeepney TV on December 5 and also the world. the less fortunate among us Looking forward to 2016, I elec is ready and able to con- Christmas and a prosperous to push the aired on Cinema One on December 6. family in ‘And I Love You So’ The Catholic Church des- who may not have the means expect all of us will do our civ- duct clean and orderly elections ignates the Christmas season New Year! to celebrate as well as others. At when as early as now, there are OSCAR M. LOPEZ ic duty to vote in the coming boundaries THE ultimate fight for love and Janella, from the first Sunday of Ad- Christmastime, let us remem- elections. I will not tell you for already allegations of padding CHRISTMAS is always a family begins when ABS-CBN vent (late November) to the Chairman emeritus, Lopez ber that we work not only for whom to vote. But you must of voters lists. great time to pause and look and Elmo to star feast of the Epiphany (Sun- Group ourselves, but to benefit society. vote. I expect ABS-CBN to The exasperation of the Fili- back at the year just passed. Television’s newest offering “And I day after New Year’s Day). We must care enough to extend lead in voter education and to pino voter has been expressed to In looking back we hope to Love You So,” which stars Julia Bar- in upcoming But we and our fellow Fili- a hand to those whom we may mobilize citizen journalists to me in the words “nakakapagod celebrate our victories and retto and Miles Ocampo together pinos are so infused with the Thank you for a not know or are simply not very protect the will of the people. na maging Pilipino.” accomplishments, as well as with Angel Aquino and Dimples ‘teleserye’ fiesta spirit that Christmas remarkable year close to us. Only then can we I expect our energy companies Mga Kapamilya, in May of acknowledge and learn from Romana, premieres on December carols play on the radio from AS we contemplate on the joys say that Christmas has truly to provide reliable electricity 2016, each of us will be called our failures. 7. and new September, obviously the first and paradoxes of the season, I touched our hearts. to the different distribution to serve our country by casting In 2015, at the FPH “And I Love You So” revolves Kapamilya will of the months ending in -ber, would like to thank all of you, Through our honest labors utilities that will supply power our votes in the national elec- Group, we further devel- around the lives of Trixie ( Ju- years of being separated from each Written by Keiko Aquino and team up for the first time in an up- all the way to the feast of the our kapamilya in the Lopez and united endeavors, I trust to the different election pre- tions. oped a common language lia) and Joanna (Miles), who find other, Alfonso asks Michelle to Noreen Capili and directed by coming ABS-CBN teleserye titled Holy Child (third Sunday of Group, for the remarkable year that we shall continue to be of cincts. No one can say who the right and a deeper understanding themselves pitted against each marry him despite the disapproval Onat Diaz and Jon Villarin, “And “” slated to be released January). we have had. service to our customers and all Meanwhile, let us celebrate choices are. Only time will tell of the ever-evolving busi- other in everything they want. They of Trixie. I Love You So” also stars Benjie in 2016. Not even the rather sol- Our joys relate to what we our fellow Filipinos, and thereby the season in the company of all based on the accomplishments ness landscape that we oper- Bailey, Ylona add spice become bitter rivals in school and But as they start anew as one Paras, Jay Manalo, Nikki Valdez, In a media announcement, emn commemoration of All have done as a Group, doing help move our country onward those who matter in our life. of those who will ultimately be ate in, while keeping in mind even in love when they fall for the family, Katrina (Angel), Trixie’s Dante Rivero, Kenzo Gutierrez Janella and Elmo shared that mu- Saints’ Day and All Souls’ right by our customers and de- to sustainable prosperity. Maligayang Pasko at masaga- confirmed by the Comelec. that our direction continues to ‘OTWOL’ same guy, Justin (Iñigo Pascual). mother and Alfonso’s first wife, and Francis Magundayao. sic will play a big part in “Born for Day in November could livering on our commitments to I, together with my wife nang bagong taon sa lahat. There is really only one thing to be anchored on the three Bailey May and spice up the evening Their lives change when - Joan returns. Katrina is determined Don’t miss the newest teleserye You,” which will revolve around temper the excitement our stakeholders. The year was Maritess, our children and PRESENTACION L. we know now—each of us key themes: strategic clarity, viewing habit of TV viewers as they join the cast na’s mother Michelle (Dimples) to win back everything Michelle that will capture and touch viewers’ two people who are destined for brought about by the most marked by triumphs in various grandchildren, wish you all a PSINAKIS must vote according to his con- synergy and talent-centricity. of “On the Wings of Love.” As and Trixie’s father Alfonso (Ton- took away from her: her husband, hearts, “And I Love You So,” on ABS- each other. anticipated holiday. parts of the business. very blessed Christmas, a rest- Chair, Lopez Inc. science. I’ve always emphasized that Clark () and Leah () take ton Gutierrez) meet again. After her daughter and her wealth. CBN starting on December 7. “I’m excited about the music Let us use this time to Energy Development Cor- ful vacation and plenty of your Cast your vote for the people flawless execution remains the a vacation to Ilocos, Clark’s cousin Harry (Bailey) angle in our teleserye because both reflect on the wonders of poration (EDC) reaped rec- most excellent work in the whom you believe will best critical factor to ensure that meets Leah’s cousin Audrey (Ylona). Will their More servings of Chicken Pork Adobo coming up! our parents are musical people,” Christmas. ognition for its record-setting coming New Year. We cannot lose serve our nation. Do not select we achieve the targets we’ve encounter mark the start of a new love story? If Janella shared. First is that it is Christ ap- delivery of the Burgos Wind AMB. MANUEL M. LOPEZ a candidate merely because set for our various businesses. this happens, will their Kuya Clark and Ate Leah MULTICHANNEL network Kurk John Villanueva (channel: Do,” they captured the hearts of Dreamscape advertising and proaching. The reason for the Project from no less than six Chairman, Lopez Group hope in the you might have some connec- We also set new mark- approve? Don’t miss the kilig moments in “On the Chicken Pork Adobo serves up Kurkboard) and his talented fin- viewers nationwide—and the promotions manager Biboy Ar- season is the birth of our Sav- international award-giving Filipino tion with him, however distant ers for success and laid the Wings of Love,” weeknights on ABS-CBN. more deliciousness as it gathers gers make magic—musical magic. grand prize, too! Kring is defi- boleda said that it will be a busy ior. Let us respond with grati- bodies. ABS-CBN maintained DEAR Kapamilya, that might be, or he is from the ground for the realistic pur- another batch of the best Filipino He can make any tune his own, nitely a winner—in love and in Christmas for Janella and Elmo as tude and with love to Christ its dominance in nationwide Let us count It is that time when we close same province or he is a famous suit of audacious ideas. We online content creators, who riff on and his piano covers are a com- life. the two will undergo workshops, who seeks us out in this world, ratings, especially in the prime- the current year and get ready actor or athlete. are in a world where size is no Ningning faces serious everything and anything under the plete joy to listen to. A certified strength and condi- scene studies and bond- for our own good and for the time block, despite phenomenal our blessings to welcome the new one. As No matter how immaterial longer an assurance of longev- health scare sun. Paul Agabin’s Project Awesome tioning specialist and head coach ing sessions in prepa- good of our fellowmen. competition in the latter half of every day we look to the coming year, one it might seem, your vote will ity as companies are forced to After a series of colorful moments in her young Here are five of these talented PH is the Philippines’ first and and fitness director of 360 Fitness ration for their teles- Second is that it does not the year. Rockwell Land Cor- MGA kapamilya, topic invariably dominates all count. Your vote will either compete with smaller, more life, Ningning ( Jana Agoncillo) tells Macmac young creators discovered by ABS- only public stunt group and yes, Club, Chappy Callanta (Coach erye. take much to make Christ poration continued to expand Christmas is a most appro- conversations: the 2016 elec- put the right person in place or technologically agile players. ( John Steven de Guzman) that her eyesight is CBN’s Digital Media division: they are awesome. Project Awe- Chappy) is a firm believer in liv- happy. For His birthday, we its portfolio to reach a wider priate time to count our bless- tions. prevent the wrong person from Each year we look back and getting blurry. Ningning’s revelation worries some is all about ing well and encourages everyone need not go far and wide to market, while First Philippine ings. The other time we do this People ask who they should entering office. celebrate our legacy and the her father Dondon (Ketchup inspiring others and to do the same. find the most expensive gifts. Industrial Park developed more is when we celebrate our birth- elect as the next president and How you vote will determine fact that we have pioneered Eusebio), who plans to spreading good vibes Through her engaging videos, Visiting a sick friend, or per- land for more locators as de- day. vice president. They ask who how you serve the Filipino. in many diverse fields. But have Ningning’s eyesight through their social Natalia Uy (FitPinas) aims to em- haps your parents or grand- mand continued to rise. Truth to tell, we should count deserve to occupy the senatorial We cannot lose hope in the we’re also mindful that being checked. Will the spark in experiment videos, power fitness in the Philippines. parents, would be enough for The paradoxes relate to the our blessings every day—no and congressional seats. Filipino. We are the Filipino. first is not enough. In an age Ningning’s eyes eventual- epic surprises and a Her infectious enthusiasm and the Lord. Forgiving oneself celebration of Christmas. We matter the horrendous traffic For the most part, I see frus- What we do determines the where technology is moving ly fade or will her serious lot more! unwavering passion for her craft and one’s neighbor for past commemorate the birth of Je- that wastes so many hours, re- tration and cynicism. For many future of the Filipino family our world faster than ever in health scare be prevented? When Kring inspire and motivate to the very mistakes and hurts would go sus, the Son of God, in a hum- ceding hairlines and the conse- of those I speak with, there is and the future of the Filipino history, it’s critical that we “Ningning” airs Mondays Elenzano (Kring core. a long way in fostering peace ble stable with shepherds as his quences of climate change. no clear forerunner in their child. stay ahead and our businesses to Fridays before “It’s Show- Elenzano) and her For more Chicken Pork Adobo and harmony during this sea- first visitors. The Prince of Peace Still, the birthday of our Lord minds. They feel they are forced All I can say is, competence is continue the ever-quicken- time” on ABS-CBN. then-fiancé joined content creators, log on to chick- son of cheer. was born devoid of any earthly Jesus makes us extra grateful to choose from a lot that lacks available to anyone who chooses Turn to page 11 the reality show “I enporkadobo.net. (Laira Ocampo)  Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016 Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016  By Carla Paras-Sison

THE Board of Landscape Plant Mall opened, his load every year’s concept to Architecture (BLA) of the included working out the holi- the same level enjoyed C Professional Regulation day themes and décor, unifying by patrons in previous hristmas Commission (PRC) defines the look of all the buildings in years. But because he 2015 treats the practice of landscape Rockwell Center and lighting enjoys what he does, he architecture as “the act of them up for the much-awaited is inspired to create and WHAT makes Christmas at decorating not only the inside planning, designing, specify- view of the buildings’ outline recreate various concepts and Rock- of the mall but also the out- Clockwise from top: Santa’s prepping his ing, supervising and giving during the Christmas season. until he finds the right well Center ultra special this line of the Rockwell Center list at the Power Plant Mall South Court; The general administration and Coming from a family with one. year? We count some of the structures itself. It’s a feast for animatronic reindeer gets some love from responsible direction to the many architects (three uncles, a “I like my reasons. the eyes—and the soul! a young visitor; In honor of Rockwell’s 20th functional, orderly and aes- brother and a cousin), Zialcita’s work here (in anniversary, Power Plant Mall is giving away two thetic arrangement, changing specialization took some 10 Rockwell). Jags in its Christmas raffle; Detail from a belen and development of natural years to accomplish because I like what exhibit at the lobby of 8 Rockwell scenery and land areas to pro- landscape architecture was not I do. For duce the most desirable effect yet offered at the time he went me, it’s not for human use and enjoyment to college. He was among the exactly ‘just #CHRISTMAS... more than a dozen Rockwell Christmas trees and pots of Harlan+Holden, Rajo!, Cura Rockwell Thermal Power Plant of various outdoor spaces first to enroll in the University work,’ but from page 1 Christmases. poinsettia. The mall opted V and Univers and a lot more building. such as gardens, sports fields, of the Philippines when the de- really work “We’ve done hanging for a predominantly red and are ready to receive shoppers Some of these initiatives, playgrounds, and other open gree program was offered in the that I like Two decades plus two Santas, balls, bells, Christmas green color scheme as can be on the lookout for one-of-a- including the VIP and double- celebrations equals twice the trees. There was a time we seen in the fairy lights and kind presents for their loved stub promos, were unveiled thrill! concentrated on our court- Christmas garlands that en- ones. during the formal launch of the Giant Christmas trees The fun begins at Power yards, then we went all verti- velop the columns and extend When hunger strikes, mall’s Christmas 2015 cam- Plant Mall, where a trio of cal for about two years,” says to the arches to form a series there’s an array of dining estab- paign and pre-Christmas week- Dotted with lights and kiddie favorites is hanging Zialcita, a former Rockwell of canopies. lishments to satisfy every taste end sale in mid-November. The colorful baubles, the Christ- out in the courtyard for the Land assistant vice president The animatronic menagerie, and craving: Coco Ichinbanya, VIP promo rewarded shoppers mas tree near the Kirov duration of the holidays—and who now works with the com- a Power Plant Mall Christ- Dean & DeLuca and Kafé Bat- with perks like a VIP card en- Countdown to showroom and the one inside they see you when you’re pany as consultant for design mas mainstay for about half a wan are just a few steps away; titling them to free parking at the mall have become favorite Christmas shopping! and planning. decade now, remains a major in addition, Fireside by Kettle the mall for six months and free destinations! Power Plant Mall spices Kevin, Stuart and Bob, For the first time, the team visitor magnet and social media will soon open at Power Plant, movies at the cinemas, also for up its Christmas countdown jazzed up in Santa hats, seem has incorporated a trendy spin favorite. This year’s new addi- while Solstice, a casual all-day six months. and a Jaguar XF on February with surprise treats to get mall to peek over visitors’ shoul- in the Christmas look that has tions include singing llamas dining place, will be added to 8 “This promo did really well 1, 2016. goers excited for the season! ders as they do their shop- become the Power Plant Mall and reindeer. Rockwell’s F&B arsenal. when it was first introduced “It’s the first time we’re ping. The “stars” of Minions, trademark over the past 15 “We’ve also invited differ- Meanwhile, other well- over the summer, so we brought going to raffle off two cars, so spaces; the protection, con- late 1970s. By that time, he had doing. It comes so naturally to corner landscapes which now the second-highest grossing years. ent musical groups to perform loved Christmas staples have it back for a holiday edition,” more chances of winning for servation and rehabilitation of already finished interior design me. One time I was just sit- host indigenous trees. Energy animated film of all time, are “The traditional elements at the Concourse level to usher been tweaked to dovetail with reveals Lim. everyone,” says Campaña. the natural environment and in the University of Santo To- ting in one of the restaurants Development Corporation the first pop culture characters are still there, but we wanted in the Christmas spirit,” says Rockwell Land’s 20-year an- At the same time, those who While the marketing duo scenery to enhance the eco- mas and even dabbled in com- in Rockwell Center and I ob- (EDC) chairman emeritus to be incorporated into the something that had a ‘kid’ marketing supervisor Kather- niversary. shopped at the mall during the could not reveal too many de- logical system and the quality merce for a couple of years in served all these employees and Oscar M. Lopez even came mall’s Christmas look. As Bob element, and that’s where the ine Lim. The company was estab- November weekend sale re- tails so as not to spoil the sur- of life; the scientific coordina- De La Salle University. chefs and lots of other people to plant the first of the seed- the baby Minion would say, Minions came in,” notes mar- Boosting the holiday ambi- lished in 1995 to transform the ceived double the value of their prise, suffice it to say that there’s tion of all the processes which First engaged full time, Zial- going to this hidden place lings under the EDC greening “Ooooh!” keting supervisor Christina ence is the distinctive pine scent 45-year-old Rockwell Thermal spend in raffle tickets—a perk definitely a lot more in store for enter into the full develop- cita went on sabbatical a couple of across the loading dock (of the program Binhi, which focuses Christmas fireworks As the longtime lead of the Campaña. that permeates every nook and Power Plant into a mixed-use that will come in handy during shoppers for the duration of the ment of such land areas…and years ago, but has since returned mall). It sparked my curiosity on propagating prime endan- group that puts together Rock- Shoppers looking forward cranny of the mall. development; construction the Christmas raffle. twin Christmas and 20th an- Get ready to be wowed as teaching major landscape as consultant for design and plan- and I went, too. I discovered gered Philippine tree species. well Center’s seasonal themes, to their yuletide favorites will Just in time for the sea- on Rockwell Center began in Also this December, Cam- niversary celebrations. stunning fireworks take over architecture subjects.” ning. He is very much involved a sort of lounge where they Zialcita says this is an example landscape architect Jacko Zi- still have their Santa Claus, son, exclusive-to-Rockwell 1998, with Power Plant Mall paña adds, the mall’s Sarto- To be in the know and to Musical Christmas the heavens after Simbang Joaquin M. Zialcita is with Rockwell Land’s expansion, smoke or take a nap when they of how landscape architecture alcita has executed concepts for belen (crèche), lushly adorned establishments such as rising on the site of the old rial Fridays fashion feature keep updated, shoppers may Gabi at the Rockwell Tent. among the pioneer landscape with the list of projects spanning are off duty. So I said to myself, can show unity with the Lo- Angelic voices serenade will have new themes weekly. check out Power Plant Mall’s architects in the Philippines, The Proscenium right next to we have to improve this, it can’t pez Values. you with holiday tunes and To keep track of the week’s Facebook, Instagram and Meet the Retail Marketing team proof of which is that his PRC Rockwell Center, 32 Sanson in stay this way, and I thought of His message to LopezLink carols on all Sundays of this selected fashionistas, check out Twitter, and use the hashtags license number is well below Cebu, The Grove by Rockwell in ways to make it better,” he says. readers: “Come to Rockwell month as well as on Christ- the hashtag #JingleBellFrock. #ChristmasAtRockwell and 00050. He began to work with Pasig, Rockwell Business Center’s Part of his design philosophy Center and enjoy our pedes- mas Eve and Christmas Day! Of course, the most-await- #RockwellAt20 on social media Rockwell Land Corporation three towers, The Vantage at is to provide for as much green trian-friendly community. We December 6: Alay sa May ed Christmas raffle has also sites. in 1998 as Rockwell Center’s Kapitolyo by Rockwell Primaries and open space as can possibly have nice restaurants and very Mga Kapansanan Inc. been given a major twist—it’s Who knows, the number 20 West Block went into finish- and a joint venture in San Juan, be accommodated by a project. nice Christmas décor at the December 13: Pag-Asa now double the excitement as just might prove to be lucky for ing and prepared for handover among others. The Grove by Rockwell has mall this year. It’s a really dif- ng Buhay Association Inc. two luxury cars will be given several Power Plant Mall shop- to most fortunate and greatly For Power Plant Mall, his 75% dedicated to open space. ferent concept from previous December 20: Chorus away in two separate draws—a pers this year! delighted owners. As Power main challenge is how to carry Rockwell Center in Makati has years. It will be fun.” Paulinus Jaguar XE on Christmas Day December 24: Kammer- Sweet treats and eats chor Manila Baker’s Dozen ups the December 25: Angono excitement as they extend all Chamber Orchestra throughout the week and not just on weekends! More options for gifts 12 classrooms of Christmas Bags from Rags2Riches, shoes from Paez, quirky items ROCKWELL Land Cor- provinces of Bicol, Iloilo and Adopt-A-School program and after the groundbreaking. from Tickles and macarons poration has committed to Bukidnon in partnership with project manager Energy De- Rockwell Land also con- from Ladurée are just some build 12 classrooms across the the Department of Education’s velopment Corporation. ducts annual Christmas out- of the many gift options on The groundbreaking cere- reach activities for underprivi- offer from the newest tenants monies for the Bicol and Iloilo leged children as well as for its at Rockwell. projects were held in October service providers. It previously Christmas bazaars and November respectively, conducted a toy drive where The iconic Rockwell Make the Christmas ba- while the Bukidnon project is the pre-loved playthings it col- skyline zaars at the Rockwell Tent Standing, L-R: Katherine Lim, marketing supervisor; Isabella Padilla, senior marketing associate; Lisa Gomez, marketing manager; Claudia Altavas, senior set to break ground in January lected were turned over to the Rockwell Center height- your one-stop shop for all marketing associate; Christina Campaña, marketing supervisor; Marielle Asuncion, senior marketing associate; and Issan Iraola, senior marketing associate. 2016. The projects are expected young wards of White Cross Bottom, L-R: Mark Singson, marketing supervisor; and Dan de Jesus, senior marketing associate. Not in photo: Ika Rodriguez, marketing associate ens the Christmas spirit by things crafty and unique! to be completed five months in San Juan.  Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016  Ongoings Back to the Lopez collection: A 2015 roundup periencing art that are products Crowd drawers were Carpio’s Milo Sogueco’s “Mariquina.” of opportune moments, happy special lecture on the Philippine Tradition and re-presentation accidents and even (un)timely claim on Scarborough Shoal, met in Hilario and Dr. Esper- interruptions. one of the features of the con- anza Gatbonton’s lecture, Ukit: Ling Quisumbing Ramilo tested West Philippine Sea, and The Art of Santo-Making. In brought her works after seeing the Dr. Ambeth Ocampo’s Rizal On Point, the museum teamed Hidalgo pieces in the collection, Without the Overcoat: The Lopez up with graphic designers and in a seeming conversation with Collection of Rizaliana. other museums to showcase arts the Filipino master. Riel Hilario’s and culture on the stage of Super typhoons, severe floods and devastating droughts caused sculptures speak of the artist’s re- social media and brand- The science of saving lives The staff goes to Sanso Museum in San Juan during their annual educational tour; Lopez Group by climate change threaten the way of life of the Filipino, negatively affecting food and water security, health lationship with ideas, his chosen ing. Ateneo Art Gallery, chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez flanked by museum director Cedie Lopez Vargas and National Artist BenCab SKY holds graduation for JobStart participants SKY held its second graduation and livelihood, among others. In response, the Oscar M. Lopez Center funds innovations intended to minimize medium and even the process and The ceremony for the JobStart Philippines program at the ELJCC in Quezon City. Ten field sales relay interns were vulnerability and strengthen community resilience. In awarding the 2015 Oscar M. Lopez grants, OML Center CELEBRATING its 55th urreccion Hidalgo, Jose Joya and maps as prompts that showcase of dealing with traditions and Public School took part in recognized during the event after successfully finishing their training and internship with SKY. The JobStart project chair Federico R. Lopez called for sound science transformed into practical action. year, Lopez Museum and Li- Cesar Legaspi, among others. how Philippine territorial ter- canons. Toym Imao’s maquettes the forum and exchanged seeks to assist unemployed youth find decent jobs by supporting them to make informed career decisions and brary took 2015 as a great op- Two special library exhibits rain has been represented and are not only intricately made but, newer practices in the by giving them a chance to improve their technical skills and develop life skills necessary to succeed in today’s portunity to revisit the Lopez were also taken on by the cu- described in early history. more importantly, allow viewers field. competitive workplace. JobStart is funded by Asian Development Bank (ADB) through a grant from the Canadian collections and to emphasize ratorial team: Common Ground BenCab celebrated his 50 to reflect on our rich history and The museum was government. Gracing the ceremony were Ray Montinola, SKY COO; Rina de Guzman, SKY Consumer Sales head; the institution’s continued rel- and National Artist Benedicto years of art practice with a the power of long-standing nar- filled with the smell of Perry Daroesman, JobStart program team leader; Kelly Hattle, ADB financial sector specialist; and Narcisa Rivera, L-R: Vargas, Dr. Ambeth Ocampo, ratives and accounts in our idea of freshly baked bread and the Embassy of Canada senior program officer. evance as a Filipiniana resource “BenCab” Cabrera’s Frames of series of multi-sited exhibi- Lopez Museum trustee Margot and research hub. Reference. tions and events copresented identity and nationalism. narratives of a two-year journey Exhibitions Public programs Fragante, OML and wife Connie Through the initiative of by Bencab Art Foundation and Lopez in “The Panaderia Chronicles.” An integral segment of the the Institute of Maritime and Sureste Properties Inc. A high- Stitching together the rich Jenny Orillos, along with Amy Mindoro sitio gets access to potable water collection is the World War Ocean Affairs, several institu- light of the Frames of Reference visual arts collection and the International and National Uy and Kamuning Bakery’s ACCESS to potable water is one Recently, ABS-CBN Ling- nity. Sagip Kapamilya provided II propaganda and election- tions and universities hosted exhibit was three works from vast library materials, the public Museums and Galleries Month Wilson Flores, discussed the of the problems in remote areas kod Kapamilya Foundation the materials and labor for the related archival materials. The traveling exhibitions inspired the museum collection, includ- programs situate the collection celebrations also brought in art library’s materials on food his- like Sitio Caguisikan in Calapan, Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya (ALKFI- installation of the new potable first offering of the museum, by Senior Associate Justice An- ing the iconic Soldiers (Heroes of in the contemporary world of lovers into the gallery halls. tory and the richness of Filipino Oriental Mindoro. For the past SK) turned over a water facil- water facility. together with its technology tonio Carpio’s lecture entitled the Past IV). the 21st century. Performances of Ateneo Blue bread-making traditions. 20 years, residents had to walk ity in Caguisikan Elementary As a beneficiary of AL- OML Center at APEC summit OML Center scientific director Dr. Rodel Lasco (right) and partner Samsung Philippines, “Historical Facts, Historical Currently on show (until A built-in component of Symphony and Orchestra of The museum closes this year’s seven kilometers to fetch drink- School that will benefit about KFI-SK’s Gusto Kong Mag-aral executive director Marianne Quebral (center, partly hidden) confer with Juan Francisco Raffo, next year’s chairman was Propaganda, an exhibi- Lies and Historical Rights December 23), Open Ends the programming is the Art- the Filipino Youth were great programming with optimism ing water for their daily needs. 1,482 families in the commu- project, the school also received of the APEC Business Advisory Council, at the center’s exhibit booth during the APEC SME Summit. Held alongside tion that fleshed out the idea in the West Philippine Sea.” features a collection of rarely ist Talks where guest artists additions, bringing music into that with continued interest in two classrooms in July. The class- the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, the APEC SME Summit was attended by over 500 small- and medium-sized of mythmaking and its ability Carpio presented strong points seen studies, sketches and un- were given the opportunity to the picture. creative production, research room buildings were constructed business entrepreneurs and other stakeholders from the region who shared success stories of SME innovation to inspire and ignite change in countering China’s claims on finished paintings by Hidalgo. have an intimate discussion The museum showcased and scholarship, the institu- through Sagip Kapamilya’s and internationalization. OML Center featured climate change as a backdrop for the regional agenda to highlight society. Works by Nunelucio the West Philippine Sea, which Challenging the usual practice of their works featured in the a number of Filipino films in tion will uncover possibilities partnership with the Philippine the vulnerability of SMEs to its effects. Its exhibit featured a 3D topography model to simulate the process of Alvarado, Santiago Bose, Joey includes Scarborough Shoal of exhibiting an artist’s best and exhibitions. For Propaganda, the Replay series, among them for more exciting projects and Army’s 203rd Brigade and the mapping used in its banner project, Flood Inundation Mapping Using LiDAR and GIS. Cobcobo, Don Salubayba and and the Spratly Islands. For finished works, the exhibition Alvarado, Yapan and Cobcobo, Veronica Velasco’s “Last Sup- across disciplines—continuing engineering construction bat- Alvin Yapan conversed with Common Ground, the museum explores how value and mean- with printmaker Pandy Aviado, per No. 3,” Yapan’s “Debosyon,” the legacy of its founder, Eu- talion of Calapan. Additionally, those of Juan Luna, Felix Res- made use of its antiquarian ing evolve by looking and ex- made interesting presentations. Jeffrey Jeturian’s “Ekstra” and genio H. Lopez Sr. 145 students became the ben- First Gen, other Lopez Group companies expand As told to Dulce Festin-Baybay eficiaries of a feeding program Lopez Values in Action called Sagip Kalusugan that will school rebuilding program for disaster-hit areas Residents gather around their new potable water facility run for 120 days. FIRST Gen Corporation and other Lopez Group companies within First Philippine Hold- Dr. Art de Guia: The ‘excellent engineer’ 163, ABS-CBN RNG ings Corporation are construct- IF there is anything which Dr. handed down from her father, away six months earlier,” he providing relief to everyone af- ing 28 additional typhoon-re- Art de Guia, semiretired from Eugenio Lopez Sr., and how recalls. “As a result, a wellness fected,” explains this engineer Cebu collaborate for a good cause silient school buildings in eight First Philec, has observed in his deeply rooted these are within program for executives and who also has a master’s degree more disaster-hit areas as part years with the Lopez Group, it the family and outward to the employees was started which is in industrial engineering and BANTAY Bata 163 and ABS- The devices, which were The shooting of ABS- of Phase 3 of their ongoing is how the Lopez Values are Lopez Group companies ex- still ongoing.” management from the Asian CBN Regional Network Group purchased using the proceeds of CBN’s “Thank You for Your school rebuilding program. clearly and consistently dem- ecutives and employees. De Guia accepted the posi- Institute of Technology (high- (RNG) Cebu recently turned the DYAB Kapamilya Run held Love” Christmas station ID Phase 3 of the school rebuild- First Gen SVP Renato Castillo (left) and Lopez Group school rebuilding onstrated. Setting the bar tion as his family wanted to est honors). He finished his over seven units of tablet com- in June 2015, will be used for added fun to the event. ing program, like Phase 1 and program head Leonardo Ablaza (rightmost) present the blueprint of De Guia, who has a doctor To this day, De Guia is still relocate back to the Philippines bachelor’s degree in electrical puters to representatives of the school’s research and other Umapad Elementary School Phase 2, originally focused on a typhoon-resilient school for Sulat National High School to principal of engineering degree from amazed at how Lopez Group after years of overseas assign- engineering at Mapua, gradu- Umapad Elementary School in activities. The turnover was led is located near Marcelo Fernan rebuilding schools in areas dev- Anthony Badando the University of California, chairman emeritus Oscar M. ment. He had been posted by ating first in his class and plac- Mandaue City. by ABS-CBN Visayas Cluster Bridge, a few meters away from the astated by Yolanda, which struck Berkeley, has seen how, for Lopez (OML) trekked the his former employers from Col- ing second in the board exams. head Veneranda Sy. dumpsite of Mandaue City; some the country in November 2013. Energy Development Cor- “Phase 3 will now reach instance, the value of integ- heights of Kota Kinabalu (the gate Palmolive Co. in New York, Another thing that makes Aside from the gadgets, the of the school’s students scavenge However, Lopez Group com- poration (EDC) works for free areas with no EDC business rity is nonnegotiable among highest peak in Southeast New Zealand and Malaysia. De Guia a special executive Bantay Bata team and MOR in the dumpsite during their free panies have committed to con- as project manager for the whole footprint but are well deserving his peers. And for the most Asia) at age 80, thereby setting Display of unity is his attitude of seeing many disc jockeys prepared games and time in order to earn extra income. struct schools in areas affected school rebuilding program. At of the donation, such as towns in commonly observed Values, the bar high on wellness. He This genuine concern for opportunities and challenges. BAYAN Academy offers gave away loot bags to the Uma- School principal Nancy Lu- Dr. Art and Vickie de Guia with their daughters Chrissie, Sabrina and not only by the super typhoon the same time, Kananga EDC Panay that were also devastated he picks out unity, employee also saw how OML organized its employees was also shown He was involved even in areas the following certificate pad Elementary School students. cenas, the students and faculty Abbey but also by other recent disasters. Institute of Technology rede- by Yolanda; Bohol, which suf- welfare and wellness and, of and participated in wellness when an executive had an ac- outside of his primary assign- training courses this Snacks from Monde Nissin and members expressed gratitude to Under the expanded school signed its courses to include fered a destructive earthquake in course, nationalism. The pres- programs such as the well-at- cident while traveling overseas ment with First Philec. Aside tivating companies and employ- daughters Isabela, Christine December and January: hot porridge were also distrib- Bantay Bata 163 and RNG Cebu rebuilding program, the target three-month training modules, 2013; and the isolated mountain ence of the Lopez Museum tended monthly Walk the Talk on official business. De Guia from the opportunity of work- ees to participate in the LAA and Sabrina. The first two are December 10: Dr. Ed uted to 1,210 attendees. for the donations and giveaways. number of classrooms increased which are offered to Yolanda schools of Bukidnon. We also and Library, with its extensive activity of the Lopez Group adds that unity or the bayani- ing directly with OML and his and the quality awards program. taking medicine at the Ateneo, Morato’s The Antidote to from 48 to at least 56, while the victims as an immediate liveli- added some schools in the Bicol Filipiniana content, is just one HR Council. han spirit is also displayed in senior management, he was in- And he knows what he speaks while the youngest is in her VMOKRAPI-SPATRES January 21-22, 2016: number of school sites went up hood support and as a way of provinces as our way of helping concrete proof of the national- This concern for employee times of crisis situations, not volved with business develop- of as seen in his educational last year of high school. from 18 to 28. addressing manpower needs of them recover from typhoons that ism of the Lopezes. wellness had a connection to only for the Group but also in ment, the Lopez Achievement background, awards received This “excellent” engineer Personal Wealth Manage- Pledging to shoulder the cost the rebuilding program. frequent the region,” said Leon- He recalls that at a meet- how De Guia came to join the the interest of the country such Awards (LAA) and the OML and his policy of achieving busi- has this advice to give to future ment of constructing the new schools Meanwhile, First Philippine ardo Ablaza, head of the Lopez ing of the Lopez siblings Lopez Group. as during natural calamities. Quality Excellence. ness excellence. generations of employees and For rates, call Carol Arcaya at are First Gen (16 school build- Industrial Park Inc. pledged Group’s school rebuilding pro- on the Values, Presy Lopez “I started in 1997 as manag- “Every employee’s situa- Achieving excellence Now that he is retired, De Lopezes: “Stick to the Lopez 426-3140. Bayan Academy ings), Rockwell Land Corporation P1.3 million for the chairs gram. “By the end of 2016 we will Psinakis would refer to her ing director to replace incum- tion is immediately checked De Guia has always believed Guia plans to spend more Group Values (as your moral reserves the right to change (six), First Balfour (four) and First that will be used in the schools turn over 141 typhoon-resilient father’s values; for De Guia, bent Tato Diaz, a Lopez Group and accounted for to ensure that a company can achieve ex- quality and excellent time with compass) and you will not go course dates. Umapad Elementary School goes digital with computer tablets from Philec along with ThermaPrime donated by First Gen and First classrooms to the Department of this shows that the Values were executive who suddenly passed that everyone is safe, while also cellence by developing and mo- his family—wife Vickie and wrong. Also, walk the talk.” Bantay Bata and RNG Cebu Well Services Inc. (one each). Philec. Education.” (Joel Gaborni) 10 Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink December 2015-January 2016 11 ardo Canela, whose lively discussion Sudoku on the value and importance of HR 10 ways to help you keep Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! analytics in scaling up HR programs ‘Tis the season to Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para and using these to become better ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, strategic business partners was well column at kahon. in shape this Christmas remembered by the attendees. Delivering the closing message careBy Charizze Henson for your eyes FOR weeks, you have tracked Regift treats and ories that don’t re- of the summit was the inspiring your food and exercised regu- food. There are plenty volve around eat- Foundation Inc. DON’T let the most wonderful eyes while decorating your Use caution with chemicals larly to improve your health and of opportunities to re- ing, and you won’t president and executive director Rina time of the year be the season home. Blink repeatedly to help and cleaners. Doing some pre- alter the shape of your body. So gift food gifts over the feel like you’re Lopez Bautista. of eye problems by following stimulate tears. Christmas general cleaning? why is the holiday season so in- holidays: bring them to missing out. During the lunch break, the at- these tips: Skip firecrackers. Leave the Wear goggles, carefully read the timidating—even scary—for so parties, potlucks and oth- tendees were serenaded by “The Voice Eat healthy. High cholesterol, lighting of firecrackers to pro- labels of cleaners and never mix many? er get-togethers. Kids” Season 1 runner-up Darren obesity, high alcohol consump- fessionals. But if you prefer to them with other products. The answer is complex. Sure, Add 10 ex- CEO Forum speakers (l-r) Francis Giles Puno, FPH president; Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas, KidZania Manila Espanto and “The Voice Kids” Season 2 grand tion, chronic high blood sugar can do it yourself, wear protective The holiday break is a good there’s the food. There are tra minutes governor; and Vibhas Ratanjee, The Gallup Organization-Singapore senior practice expert; Caloy Salonga, champion Elha Nympha. During the cock- increase your risk of developing eyewear. If your eyes get injured, time to schedule an eye check- more parties, more potlucks, of cardio First Balfour HR VP, and Jun Lizardo, FPIP Corporate Services VP, flank plenary speaker Tristan dela Rosa, tails and fellowship, DZMM’s Ahwel Paz eye problems. For healthier eyes, rush to the nearest hospital for up. You might even score a good more food gifts, more cookies to your days. W a k e founder and principal coach of Banyan Way elicited laughs as he led the HR practitio- load up on citrus fruits, yellow immediate treatment. deal on frames or sunglasses as and well, just more everything! Some experts say that up with ners through several games and the “Your and dark green leafy vegetables Choose toys appropriate part of holiday promotions. Then there’s the stress. How adding just 10 minutes e x e r c i s e . impressive start, and Gallup senior practice Face Sounds Ka-HR” talent contest. (Dimpy and fish like salmon and tuna. for children. Make sure pres- Visit Asian Eye Institute for summit challenges... can we keep up with a healthy of vigorous exercise to your People who ex- expert Vibas Ratanjee who presented the Jazmines) Be careful when opening ents are age appropriate for your eye care needs. For more from page 3 diet and fitness program—let usual workout routine can ercise first thing results of the Gallup survey on the success champagne bottles. Avoid shak- the child. Steer away from toys info, call 898-2020 or email alone lose weight—with all of counter the effects of a little in the morning 25, 2015. The theme was aligned with the factors for developing leaders. ing the champagne bottle. When with sharp edges or projectiles. [email protected]. this going on around us, day extra holiday eating. Even if are more likely Lopez Group’s thrust of improvement and In the afternoon, power-packed learn- Christmas Messages opening the bottle, point it away after day? you can’t fit it in all at once, try to exercise regu- sustainability—“Scaling Up: HR’s Value to ing sessions were in store for the attendees. from yourself and your guests. CONTINUE TO PUSH... Here are some tips that will to do small amounts through- larly than those Sustainable Business Growth.” Metalcast Corporation general manager from page 5 Prevent the cork from flying Get fit for a cause as Walk help you keep holiday weight out the day. High-intensity who exercise later Opening the summit with her welcome Timothy Liong, whose company earned the and champagne from spraying the Talk goes to gain at bay. moves like jumping jacks, high- in the day. Even if remarks was HR Council chair Cedie Lopez 2014 People Management Association of the ing race to stay relevant. “Disruption” and by placing a towel on top of the UNTIL December 8, interest- genres suitable for readers seven Track your food. That means knee running in place or jump- you’re not a morn-  Very Easy Vargas. She was followed by First Philippine Philippines Small- to Medium- Enterprise “disintermediation” are among the most bottle, grasping the cork and gen-  Easy ed kapamilya may register for years old up to college age. all of it, from the spoonful of ing rope all work. ing exerciser now, Holdings Corporation (FPH) Group chair- Employer of the Year award, talked about ef- common words in business today simply tly twisting it out of the bottle.  Medium cookie batter you ate while bak- Maintain your active life- a.m. workouts might be the best man Federico R. Lopez, who inspired every- fective employee engagement and retention. because these forces are real and have Use grease shields. Protect Walk the Talk (WTT) hap- The WTT activity is open  Hard ing to the free sample of ham style. Remember that “running” way to squeeze fitness into your one with his comprehensive discussion of the Kalibrr cofounder and CEO Paul Rivera, crushed many long-standing, unsuspect- your eyes from hot grease or pening in historic Intramuros to all Lopez Group employees, at the grocery store. These “hid- errands isn’t the same as run- days before other things come rapid, mind-boggling advances in technology one of the key people behind the trendset- ing businesses that ignored them. We have oil splatters when cooking your this Saturday, December 12. family members and friends. den” calories are easy to gloss ning—or exercising. But the up. and the need to for all to keep pace with these. ting online recruitment portal, shared the to continue to push the boundaries of our Christmas feast by using grease The sponsor group, the -Lo All participants must preregis- over but can really add up. more activity you can add to your Slow down. Savor your food Sen. Sonny Angara, the keynote speaker, disruptive trends in HR using social media. companies even further, but we must nev- shields. In case of splatters, ap- pez Wellness team, requests ter by December 8. Plan your holiday meals. A days (in addition to planned fit- and the experience of eating. talked about sustaining the gains of values- Banyan Way founder and principal coach er lose sight of our grounding mission of ply cold compress and call your each participant to bring either For more info, email Gerbs continuation of tip #1, plan your ness) the better off you’ll be. You’ll eat less, feel more satis- based governance. Tristan dela Rosa introduced the partici- uplifting lives. eye doctor. pre-loved books or new school de Castro at decastro.gr@en- supplies for the scholars of Phil- ergy.com.ph, Ogie Agaton at meals and snacks in advance so Watch your portions. There’s fied and recognize feelings of In the CEO Forum, the featured CEOs pants to the Filipino executive and shared There is still so much work to do and Careful with glitter. Wash Answer to November puzzle you can enjoy your favorites and nothing wrong with enjoying hunger before it’s too late. (Ex- were FPH president and COO Giles Puno his expert insights on the nuances of coach- the world can look daunting but through your eyes right away with clean Asia Assistance Foundation Inc. [email protected] or Weng still stay on track. Find places some once-a-year favorites if cerpted from www.sparkpeople. Solution, tips and who talked about the transformation jour- ing them effectively. the eyes of someone with a pioneering water if you get an irritating The books can be fiction, non- Magaling at rfmagaling@sky- to cut back on calories in order you keep your portions in check. com) computer program ney of FPH, KidZania Manila president Rounding out the summit’s learning entrepreneurial spirit the same world can substance like glitter in your fiction, science fiction or other cable.com. to splurge a little more on your Sometimes just a little taste is available at and CEO Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas who also look like one that’s exciting and full of www.sudoku.com session speakers was German Agency for holiday meal, for example. all you need. Sports & Wellness shared what they did to get off to a very International Cooperation consultant Edu- opportunities. For me, all these are simply Schedule your workout like Focus on people. At parties calendar reminders to stay curious, stay innovative Christmas 2015 an appointment. Add your and gatherings, enjoy the good DECEMBER Eats to customer needs and pain-points and to workouts to your calendar so conversation and activities in- 12: Walk the Talk stay ahead, way ahead if possible, in a fast- that other obligations don’t get stead of hovering around the (Intramuros, Manila), changing world. Giving from the heart 2 in the way of your gym time. food table. Create lasting mem- Shortly after the New Year we will be 6am. Register with your THERE’S that feeling of satis- paign, are available in white, red, rings, mugs, T-shirts and a lot ‘Food-happy sa Simbang Gabi’ moving to our new home at the Rock- respective HR departments well Business Center. Our new workplace faction in starting one’s Christmas green and blue. Into getaways? more! Order these goodies on- 12: I Run for Integrity, AT this time of the year, Filipinos anticipate wak- early as 3 a.m., waking people up so they can get should serve to inspire the same goals of shopping early, but it’s even more Travel in style with Lifestyle line at www.abs-cbnstore.com. Luxuriate in an Aruga ing up in the wee hours of the morning for the ready for the 4 a.m. dawn mass. special when organizations give TV’s Weekend Getaway travel (Pia de Leon) 3K/5K/10K (CCP Com- strategic clarity, synergy and talent centric- The ornament you’ve plex, Pasay), 3:30am. Fee: Christmas tradition called Simbang Gabi, a series Some faithful believe that if they attend all nine ity, with design elements that are technol- you an opportunity to give back. organizer set. Five designs are of nine dawn masses that starts on December 16 masses, their petition or wish will be granted. Say ‘thank you for the love’ available at ABS-CBN Store. been waiting for holiday staycation P500. Contact 845-1324, ogy-abled, varied and flexible—dedicated 759-6680 or irunforinteg- and ends with a midnight mass on December 24. In the olden days, attendees would offer pro- spaces for lifelong learning, wellness and Show gratitude this holiday For the certified OTWOLIS- Each ICanServe Founda- YEARN - Simbang Gabi was introduced by the Spanish duce from their farms such as rice, fruits, season with gifts from ABS- TA, dig into a whole range of tion Inc. holiday donation card [email protected] shared facilities that allow thought and ING for a bit 13: Million Volunteer friars to allow the farmers to hear mass before vegetables and eggs. The priests would ideas to be transmitted throughout our CBN Store. “Thank You for products featuring the “On the comes with an ornament you of peace and heading to the fields early in the morning. Sim- share a portion of these offerings with the Run, 3K (Various locations group seamlessly. the Love” shirts, as seen in the Wings of Love” pair of James can hang on your holiday tree. quiet in the bang Gabi is also known as Misa de Gallo or the parishioners after the mass. ABS-CBN Christmas cam- Reid and Nadine Lustre, in- The card informs the recipi- nationwide), 6am. Fee: 400. As we end the year let me leave you midst of the “mass of the rooster.” Since food has always been a part of with the words of Henry David Tho- cluding sterling silver couple ents that a donation is made in holiday rush? Contact [email protected]. In the past, church bells would start ringing as Filipino celebrations, local delicacies their name to the foundation. ph or 790-2391 reau who says that “the way you spend With its are sold near churches to cater to Christmas is far more important than Minimum donation is P250 per plush facili- mass goers who have not eaten their JANUARY 2016 how much.” So I urge you to spend the card. For reservations or orders, ties and inte- breakfast yet. email [email protected] or 10: Maharlika Half Mara- holidays in a meaningful way, keeping riors, Aruga Topping the list of these delicacies in mind our less fortunate brothers and [email protected]. thon, 3K/5K/10K/21K by Rockwell are puto bumbong (steamed glutinous sisters, our kapamilya, some of whom are (Carla Paras-Sison) ers. Amenities include access (CCP Complex, Pasay), is the perfect destination! The rice), and bibingka and suman, rice still reeling from the devastation that the to the pool, gym, breakfast 3:30am. Fee: P500-P950. unique ambience of Aruga at cakes that are always sold outside the recent typhoon Lando wrought—with lounge, function room and The Grove sets it apart from Contact 0932-3815012 or church. heavy rains, devastated farms and homes business area. With complete CLeah replica other serviced apartments in 0905-6647614 For children being introduced by and countless lost lives. We urge every- facilities, sincere service and 17: Class of Clans The wedding the city. With the lush green- their parents to the Simbang Gabi one to pray for the victims and to share rings, outstanding accommodation, Revenge, ery surrounding the area, there 3K/5K/10K/16K tradition, a serving of latik and yema roz caldo (rice porridge) and papaitan (bitter goat what we can to help out. P1,450/pair guests won’t have to com- is ample room to relax and take (CCP Complex, Pasay), would be enough to satisfy their stew). Thank you once again and, from our promise luxury, comfort and advantage of the peace and qui- 5am. Fee: P500-P800. young palates. The connections of these types of food in re- family to yours, we wish you all a very space. et. Contact 0916-3485232 or As for drinks, nothing beats a mug lation to an early morning meal? Rice-based Merry Christmas and a prosperous New For more info, call Aruga at Units range from studios to runtarantantan@yahoo. of kapeng barako, a potent brew from meals as well as pastries were essential to provide Year. Travel organizer, P2,500/set two-bedroom suites, catering tel. no. 818-0000 or visit www. com the province of Batangas, hot choco- a much-needed energy boost to the farmers and FEDERICO R. LOPEZ to different types of travel- arugabyrockwell.com. late or salabat (ginger tea). workers as they began their day in the rice paddies Chairman, First Philippine Holdings When it comes to soups, the typi- and sugar mills. Corp. 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By Zeny Orfano-Gonzales What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this December-January The new Kim: Her greatest transformation yet Journey with Metro cover girl as she transforms from Primetime Princess to Fashion Phenom. Celebrate modern Filipino fashion with a sneak peek backstage and at the runway of Metrowear Luxe featuring the designs of Charina Sarte, Maureen Disini, Vania Romoff, Rosanna Welcome the new with Ocampo-Rodriguez, Sassa Jimenez and Rosenthal Tee. Struggling with last-minute holiday details? Metro gives you ‘Working Mom’ a rundown of gifts you can give to your loved ones and how After overcoming challenges, Heart Evangelista and Cecile to host the party of the year.​ Ongpauco talk about their precious memories and how their bond now is stronger than ever. This issue is also packed with Holiday exclusives in tips to help you get rid of the old and welcome the new: shifting careers, losing weight after the holidays, the six key ‘StarStudio’ pieces you need in your wardrobe and purging your closet. StarStudio closes 2015 with a special back-to-back cover, ‘Chalk’ heats up the holidays starting with the first cover Chalk gathers scene-stealers in an epic display of holiday style in together of James Reid and “Happy #ChalkHottieDays.” Plus, Bethany Mota, Kurt Hugo Nadine Lustre and, second, Schneider and Macy Kate sign the Chalk slam book as a treat to a feature on ABS-CBN chief all YouTube fans. But the highlight is the #Chalk15Hottest list: executive officer Charo San- our annual roundup of men who made it big in 2015. Don’t miss tos-Concio, who talks about this year-ender as Chalk says #ThankYoufortheLove! her roles as network execu- Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading tive, mentor, boss, friend, wife bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, us- and mother. StarStudio also ers on Android devices must download the Zinio app from the features TV host Bianca Android Market. The app is also available through the iPad App Gonzalez-Intal and beauty Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio at zinio.com. You may queen Shamcey Supsup-Lee also subscribe to your favorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines who share their feelings on or purchase current and back issues by logging on to http://store. becoming mothers. abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/Current-Issues/.

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THE lights are twinkling, the tree is up and the Christmas animals are back (they will be serenading shoppers with carols all month It’s beginning to look a lot like long)! To get you through the season without feeling like a Grinch, Power Plant Mall has made you a little list that’ll make your Christmas shopping so easy, even Santa would be jealous. Droid Air The Droid Air is a crowd-pleasing speaker that delivers exceptional sound quality. Aside from the Christmas!Rags2Riches start at P195, you get a beauty and wireless play feature and its skincare bundle that’s more than light-and-sound sym- Spread some Christmas cheer your money’s worth. Take your pick phony, the speaker floats by buying your gifts at Rag- at The Body Shop at the R1 Level. in mid-air! Get it at Power s2Riches. Browse all their styles Marketplace by Rustan’s Mac Center at the R2 Level. and find the perfect presents for A trusty gift basket from Mar- your loved ones while empowering the Rag- ketplace by Rustan’s filled with an Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco s2Riches artisans from all over the Philippines! Shop at assortment of premium goodies will Rags2Riches at the Archaeology Wing, R2 Level. Executive Editor Rosan Cruz Royce’ impress your friends and family! Contributing Editors Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Give your loved ones some special edition Royce’ choco- Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) lates! Whether they like sweet and savory offerings like choco- Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) late-covered potato chips or signature luxe and creamy Nama Zeny Orfano-Gonzales (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) chocolate, these treats will definitely be a big hit. Shop at Royce’ at Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Toni Nieva (EDC) the R3 Level. Gerbs de Castro (Wellness) The Body Shop Circulation Carla Paras-Sison / Raquel de la Paz Another no-fail gift idea Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing is a gift set from LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group The Body Shop. 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City It offers a wide Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 array of lotions, For feedback, email [email protected] body washes and Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph cosmetics that all Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph smell like heaven! With prices that