October 2009

Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph How to help typhoon victims...pages 7 and 8 Typhoon spurs ‘bayanihan’ WHEN Jane woke up on the morning of September 26, she other: “It’s flooded everywhere, a lot of people are stranded. Don’t thought it was just another rainy Saturday, like most weekends in go out, floodwaters are rising fast.” They were from a friend who Meralco on track the past month or so had been. She wasn’t going to let the rain stop lived two streets away. When she checked online, she realized just with restoration her from spending the day at the nearest mall 15 minutes away, her how serious the situation in was. way of unwinding from a long, crazy week at work. A flurry of posts from her Facebook contacts told of being stuck ...page 3 Then the first text message came: “Where are you? The flood is in cars or homes, and shared traffic advisories, hotline numbers, already waist-deep here, even the pedicabs are useless.” And an- Turn to page 6

‘Kapamilya’ talents, among them and , went to different evacuation centers and flood-ravaged areas to help distribute relief goods and bring comfort to the victims of typhoon Ondoy.

EL Center safe after typhoon...page 3

Are you ready? Tips on page 10 a t is t Benjie Bau PHOTO BY:   Lopezlink October 2009 Lopezlink October 2009 OML: ‘Corporate governance is about being world- class’ EDC bags Palinpinon, Tongonan plants OSCAR M. Lopez (OML) was one understand that to compete globally for playing field, where the rules of en- the Institute of Corporate Directors; ENERGY Development Cor- cilities. Green Core is a wholly Steam from EDC’s geo- EDC is a subsidiary of First of the panelists at the recent 10th markets for our products, and for fund- gagement are clear and impartially Amando Tetangco Jr., governor of poration (EDC) won the gov- owned subsidiary of First Lu- thermal production fields Gen Corporation, the holding Organization for Economic Coop- ing for our businesses, we must meet apply to everyone. But we all know Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; Fe Barin, ernment bidding on September zon Geothermal Energy Cor- serves as fuel to run several company of the Lopez Group eration and Development (OECD) the ever increasingly rigorous standards that is often not the case and that we chairperson of the Securities and Ex- 2 for the 192.5-megawatt Pal- poration, which in turn is a geothermal power generation for energy and also the coun- Asian Roundtable held at the Manila of corporate governance… We believe find that we are often pressured to act change Commission; Francisco Lim, inpinon and 112.5-MW Tong- wholly owned subsidiary of facilities, including the Pal- try’s leading clean and renew- Peninsula Hotel in Makati. that corporate governance is much in ways we deem unbecoming. Even president of the Philippine Stock onan geothermal plants with an EDC. inpinon power plant in Va- able energy firm. The Lopez Group chairman spoke more about what we strongly believe in our own home market, the playing Exchange; and Jeremias Paul Jr., un- offer of $220 million for both Psalm will formally hand lencia, Negros Oriental, and First Gen’s thrust is to use in behalf of the Philippine busi- in and about what we are committed field is often not even, where political dersecretary of the Department of facilities. over to Green Core the Pal- the Tongonan power facility clean, renewable and indigenous ness sector in a panel focused on the to observe in all our corporate decisions patronage determines the winners and Finance. EDC, through Green Core inpinon and Tongonan power in Kananga, Leyte. With the fuel to run its power plants. country’s experiences and challenges and actions. It is about being world- the losers, where graft and corruption The forum marked the 10th Geothermal Inc., made the of- plant facilities in the last quar- addition of the 305-MW to- Thus, to date, over 90% of the with corporate governance reforms. class,” OML stressed. constantly lurks below the veneer of anniversary of the Asian Round- fer when state-owned Power ter of the year. tal installed capacity of both 2,582-MW installed capacity of His remarks focused on the need for He also discussed the challenges acceptable governance. To resist, to table on Corporate Governance Sector Assets and Liabilities The losing bidder, the plants, EDC’s installed gen- First Gen power plants run on strengthened principles of corporate facing leaders in private businesses stay faithful to our values and vision (ARCG), which serves as a regional Management Corporation Aboitiz Group, came up with eration capacity went up from clean, renewable and indigenous governance from all sectors in society. who are serious about good corporate can be very costly,” he said. venue for exchanging experiences (Psalm) auctioned off both fa- $200-M offer for both plants. 744 to 1,049 MW. fuel. (Joel Gaborni) Essential for business governance. Panelists and advancing reforms on corpo- “Corporate governance is not just “There is a presumption…that we Joining OML on the panel were rate governance. (Angelo Macabu- Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez at good, but essential for our business. We should be able to compete in an even Dr. Jesus Estanislao, chairman of hay) athe OECD roundtable. Geothermal plants notch milestone THE Unified Leyte geother- “Considering that we started Last year, EDC’s Bacman tion Field (SNGPF) in Negros Meralco on track in restoration work mal power plants of Energy De- operating the plants only in Geothermal Production Field Oriental; the Mindanao Geother- The Rockwell Business Center in Ortigas Center AS of 8 a.m. on September 28, Meralco external com- thorough inspection of facilities concerns over 0917-5592824 velopment Corporation (EDC) 2006 and 2007, this is indeed (BGPF) in Sorsogon; Northern mal Production Field (MGPF) in only 27 circuits, or 4% of the 683 munications manager Joe in some households that had and 0920-9292824. reached 1,005,706 safe man- another achievement for EDC. Negros Geothermal Production North Cotabato; and the Leyte circuits in the Meralco franchise Zaldarriaga said, “Safety of experienced flooding. These In a related development, hours without lost time accident Our adherence to the highest Field (NNGPF) in Negros Occi- Geothermal Production Field (LTA) as of August 25, 2009. safety standards, the dedication dental; and Upper Mahiao pow- (LGPF) which accounts for al- PHOTO BY: BY: PHOTO remain without power. residents remains the primary may include meters and sec- Meralco provided 26 genera- Rockwell Business These circuits are mostly lo- concern in restoring power ondary lines, whose integrity tor sets and 50 floodlights in The Unified Leyte plants -in of our safety team in ensuring er plant received the safety award most 60% of the company’s to- cated in flooded areas which to these affected areas. …We and safe use have to be ensured several evacuation centers in clude the 125-megawatt (MW) compliance and making safety from the Safety and Health As- tal installed capacity. The LGPF Center goes green Upper Mahiao plant; the 232- a way of life led to the achieve- sociation of the Philippine En- supplies the steam used by the

Maricris A Maricris necessitated the distribution would like to assure our cus- first before power is restored to to assist affected MW Malitbog and 180-MW ment of this milestone,” EDC ergy Sector (SHAPES). Unified Leyte plants and the Na- company to interrupt power tomers that virtually all of our affected households. residents. The company also ARCHITECTURAL design plays a role in how people think and Mahanagdong plants; and the president and COO Richard EDC also operates the South- pocor-owned Tongonan I geo- supply for safety purposes. field personnel have already He added that should cus- provided thousands of relief feel. Studies have shown that various ceiling heights affect creativ- 51-MW optimization plants. Tantoco said. ern Negros Geothermal Produc- thermal plant. (Toni Nieva) Count of affected Meralco been deployed and have been tomers have any difficulty bags in the affected areas as it ity and focus. Moreover, the concept of green architecture not only vigue customers is estimated to be at working round the clock to getting through the Meralco mobilized employees and per- helps sustain the environment, but also positively affects people’s about 132,000 or around 3% restore power.” hotline 16211, they could also sonnel to assist the victims of minds. t er of the 4.6 million registered Zaldarriaga said that Meral- text flood situations in their ar- typhoon Ondoy. (Meralco Cor- Research shows that green surroundings such as gardens, fields o MMLDC, Siemens affirm partnership Meralco customers. co crews may also have to do a eas and other Meralco-related porate Marketing) or forests and other natural settings have a restorative effect on the Sumulong Highway in , Rizal blocked by landslide from slope of mind. These research findings have resulted in better architectural THE Meralco Management the memorandum signing with Meralco’s power transmission and CEO Adrian Wood mean- Eugenio Lopez Center designs in the new developments for business centers. Applied as and Leadership Development Siemens. MMLDC celebrated and distribution requirements while stressed. Mesala offers loans to members innovations, they not only bring forth the well-being of individuals Center (MMLDC) business its 10th anniversary in August. since the 1960s. Of special rel- Also present during the but also help improve productivity. center is now known as the “I believe you’re making a evance to Meralco is Siemens memorandum signing at EL Center safe MERALCO Employees Savings trustees has approved the grant of 24 months via monthly payroll the existing comaker policy. Such is the case with the new Rockwell Business Center. Its Siemens Business Center after very worthy investment. This Inc., ’ energy sector, MMLDC were Meralco HR & Loan Association Inc. (Mesa- calamity loans to Mesala mem- deductions at 6% interest per The loan application must also campus-like atmosphere provides for the best balance for a life of technology solutions firm Sie- strengthens not only our part- which handles the infrastruc- and corporate services head and la) members may avail of calamity bers in the wake of the devasta- annum (net of the anniversary be endorsed by the authorized work and leisure. mens Inc., Philippines spon- nership but the quality of our ture and implementation needs MMLDC VP Leonisa de la loans until October 30, 2009. tion caused by typhoon Ondoy. loan package). While the filing company signatories. Located on Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, this three-building sored its renovation. professionals in Meralco,” of the utility industry. Llana; MMLDC managing di- after Ondoy In a memo dated September Members may borrow the fee and documentary fee have For more info, call Mesala at Meralco chairman and CEO MML told Siemens executives. “We support Meralco in rector Agnes Fidelino; academic development is guided by the same vision that built the Rock- EUGENIO Lopez Center deeper into the unaffected por- 28, 2009, Mesala general manag- equivalent of their two-month been waived, a comaker is still 632-8376, 632-8834 or 632- well Center in Makati. It is designed to best suit the needs of Manuel M. Lopez (MML), Siemens Inc., Philippines, the its vision of delivering qual- services director Vivien Arnobit; (ELC), the training and de- tion given its structural layout,” er Noel Valeza said the board of salary. The loan is payable in required in accordance with 8435. (Yiessa Borbon) business and knowledge process outsourcing and information who is also the chairman and local unit of the Germany-based ity training and education the MMLDC board of trustees; velopment center in Antipolo said Lopez. technology companies, but other forms of businesses would also president of MMLDC, high- electrical engineering conglom- programs through MMLDC,” and Meralco and Siemens se- owned and managed by First The slope has been- tem benefit from its refreshing work environment. With its parklike lighted the auspicious timing of erate, has been a supplier of Siemens Philippines president nior executives. (Peng Young) Philippine Realty Corporation porarily protected from rains atmosphere and alfresco dining choices, it is a place where work (FPRC), remains safe following using tarpaulin. The road was Corporate websites relaunched productivity can be maximized and made to go beyond the of- a landslide from its slope facing cleared through the joint ef- THE corporate websites of Benpres reduced its debt to involvement in environmental Energy Development Corpo- fice walls. Sumulong Highway. forts of FPRC sister company Benpres Holdings Corporation $70 million in August after protection and biodiversity con- ration (EDC). It brought First For more info, call 793-1057 or 738-3570, or log on to www. The highway was blocked First Balfour Inc. and the De- and First Gen Corporation were buying back $260M at a dis- servation. As a listed company, Gen’s total installed capacity Grandparents get e-rockwell.com. (Vienn Tionglico) by trees and soil that fell from partment of Public Works and launched anew, following excit- count from its biggest creditor, we want the public to know more to 2,582 megawatts. EDC also the western slope of ELC on Highways. The inner shoulder ing business developments. Avenue Asia Group. There is and understand our business.” won the auction for the Palin- PROMOS & OFFERS Saturday at the height of rains of Sumulong Highway on the Benpres’s website, www.ben- a standing offer for remaining De la Paz added that First pinon-Tongonan geothermal wired with Bayan caused by typhoon Ondoy. side of ELC remains barricaded pres-holdings.com, debuted on creditors to either sell debt back Gen has actually transformed power plant package last month BAYAN partnered with SM Cyber- agate our message that grandparents FPRC president Oscar R. Lo- to prevent traffic from loading October 1 following the sub- to the company, subject to dis- into a bigger company, par- which will add 305 MW to the zone to give lolos and lolas a one-of-a- and grandchildren can communicate pez Jr. said the situation has been the area. The portion of the hill stantial reduction of its debt in count and funds availability, or ticularly after the acquisition First Gen portfolio (see story on kind celebration of Grandparents’ Day more if only the seniors knew how to assessed by a geotechnical and that slid was heavily planted August 2009. sign a new loan agreement for a of geothermal energy pioneer page 3). (CPS) reaches more households as part of its ‘Teach Lola’ campaign, use the internet,” said John Rojo, Bayan structural engineering consul- with gmelinas. “We redesigned the site for bullet payment after 12.5 years. SkyBroadband is now available even to non-SkyCable subscrib- which aims to encourage young people VP for corporate brand and communi- tant, and rehabilitation of the area “Unfortunately, gmelinas don’t easy access of information, es- Meanwhile, First Gen’s ers. Plan 12 mbps stands at P5,999 per month, while Plan 6 to teach their grandparents how to use cations. will take into account measures have strong roots and the soil was pecially for analysts and inves- website, www.firstgen.com.ph, mbps is available at P3,999 per month. Subscribers may also opt recommended to stabilize and just so saturated with rainwater tors,” said Rosan Cruz, Benpres went live in September with a to avail of a free subscription to SkyCable Gold and SkyVoice the internet. Also present was Lola Techie, the strengthen the entire compound. that it gave way,” said Lopez. assistant vice president for fresh, green look. 100, which allows free 100 minutes of voice calls per month to Together with partners from Learn. coolest and most tech-savvy lola to hit ELC consists of a main Emilio Morales of EM2A Group Public Relations. “It’s “We want to reemphasize the the US and Canada. Also available are Plan 2 mbps and Plan ph and Philippine Cyberpress, lolos and Philippine television. building with 38 guest rooms, a Partners & Co., FPRC consul- colorful and uncluttered. We company’s thrust toward the use 1 mbps for P1,999 and P999, respectively. SkyBroadband also lolas were taught to create an email ad- “By keeping the internet concept lecture room, a mini theater, a li- tant, strongly recommended that have chosen green to reflect of indigenous, clean, and renew- extends its 15-day free trial for non-SkyCable subscribers for dress and Facebook profile, as well as simple and sweet, it is possible for the brary and a fitness and recreation residents downslope of the area the environmental conscious- able energy. The new site reflects a limited period. Simply present two valid IDs and two proofs how to use search engines, in free teach- elderly to have a voice in this internet- center; a hiking trail; swimming be warned and located away from ness that guides the company’s this direction,” said Estela de of billing and pay the refundable deposit for the use of cable ing sessions at the SM Manila and SM driven society by creating options where pool, basketball court; and team- the path of the moving mass. investments, and blue to reflect la Paz, First Gen assistant vice modem. For more info, call the customer service hotline at 631- North Edsa Cyberzones. grandparents and grandchildren can ex- building facilities. Lopez commended ELC professionalism. The theme is president for Corporate Com- 0000, send an SMS to 0917-6310000 or 0918-8631000, or log “In line with our thrust of letting the pand their communication to more than “The consultant said the staff who, stranded with their more forward looking, espe- munications. “We have put in on to www.mysky.com.ph. (Arlene Torres) A ‘Teach Lola’ training participant gets a photo op Filipino’s voice be heard, this ‘Teach just special occasions,” Rojo said. (Freya building is ‘not in danger of be- guests, gave an extra day and cially after the recent break- more pictures to show the depth with Lola Techie (right). Lola’ session is an effort to further prop- Santos) ing part of a catastrophic slide’ a half of service with a smile. through in our debt restructur- and breadth of the company’s because the building itself is far (CPS) ing exercise.” managed assets, as well as our Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? 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Cory previously considered “back to the past” cation and activation; problem solving external parties. make this production a must-watch. “Lovers Ai-Ai delas Alas is the perfect star is a mother who runs for her life when Aquino’s CHALLENGE in Paris,” the story of loving at the right place to reign over Cinema One for Oc- untamed souls go after her in “Shake memory alive PR Don’t forget and at the right time, now airs on ABS-CBN’s tober. Rattle and Roll 2K5” on Oct. 19. “Volta” through the Primetime Bida! (Aaron Domingo) Her movie blocks kicks off on Oct. 20 makes the Comedy Queen a many products Lopez Group officers Accredited in Public Relations Oct. 25: PRSP Bingo for a Cause @ World on Tuesday Comedy at 9 p.m. super hero. “Pinay Pie” on Oct. 21 with that are now THE Public Relations Society of the given by the 2009 accreditation board Trade Center, , 2:30pm. Tickets at with “Ang Cute ng Ina Mo” Joyce Jimenez and Assunta de Rossi available, such Philippines (PRSP) conferred the status chaired by Atty. Melvyn Martin, APR.” P1,500 each. Part of the proceeds will be on Oct. 6. “Pasukob” on make them a trio of strong women who as bracelets, of Accredited in Public Relations (APR) “APR recognition means the PR profes- donated to ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip October 13 is a parody decide for themselves. “Pakners” on necklaces, calendars, on three Lopez Group officers who have sional is being held up among his colleagues Pasig Project. For more info, call 638-0010, of ’s “Sukob.” Oct. 22 is where she becomes the loud- planners and demonstrated consistent proficiency and as a model of competence and ethical prac- 638-0012 or email [email protected]. “Kapag Tumibok ang Puso mouthed girlfriend of Fernando Poe Jr. Oct. 31: 45th Anvil Awards deadline for (Not One But Twice)” on Oct. “” on Oct. 23 is where greeting cards. Star Home Video has also exemplary ethics in the practice of public tice. They will inspire fellow PR practitio- released a set of boxed DVDs of “Salamat, relations. ners to act professionally and to commit entries. PR programs or tools implemented from 20 pits Ai-Ai with Precious she becomes a mother to 12 kids. Oct. 1, 2008 to Oct. 31, 2009 are eligible for the Lara Quigaman and Experience what makes Ai-Ai de- President Cory,” the ABS-CBN coverage Honored at the 16th National PR themselves toward continuous learning to of the former President’s wake and funeral awards. Entry fee is P6,000 for PRSP members. in a tale of exchanged identities. las Alas’ brand of comedy different! Congress in Manila Hotel were Ben- advance PR research, knowledge, education that was witnessed by thousands of Fili- For more info, call Ruth at 638-0010 and 638- “Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat” on Only from Cinema One. Available on pres Holdings Corporation AVP-Group and proficiency. Most important, APRs are ‘Eva Fonda’ wins award pinos who lined the streets and watched Public Relations Rosan Cruz; Bayan champions in adhering to the code of ethics 0012 or email [email protected] Oct. 27 makes Ai-Ai the mother who SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and in Korea on television. The set is available to Lopez Telecommunications Inc. VP-corporate adopted by PRSP,” said Martin. or [email protected]. this time treads politics and aims for other quality cable operators. (Kather- Nov. 18-22: “Eva Fonda” took home the Special Prize for Group employees for only P500. brand and communication John Rojo; and PRSP’s accreditation program forms 21st Philippine Advertising the presidency. ine Solis) the drama category during the 2009 Seoul In- Benpres senior manager-corporate com- part of the society’s efforts to raise the Congress @Baguio City. Themed “Perspec- ternational Drama Awards, the first time that munications Carla Paras-Sison. professional standards and impose ethical tives,” the congress will be keynoted by the Philippines was cited since the award-giv- Cruz, Rojo and Sison underwent practice of PR locally. The organization cur- Ayala Land Inc. president Jaime Augusto At launch of UAAP-inspired Coke bottles ing body was established four years ago. A total The new Lopez Group APRs—Rosan Cruz, John Rojo and Carla “meticulous and discreet screening, and rently counts 30 APRs out of 142 members. Zobel de Ayala. Fee is P16,500. For more of 169 soap operas from 37 countries joined the Paras-Sison—with PRSP’s Butch Raquel and Max Edralin. passed the written and oral examinations (Carla Paras-Sison) info, visit http://www.adcon.com.ph/v2/. competition. Photo shows (l-r) “Eva Fonda” Enchong, an extraordinary heartthrob! director John Red, ABS-CBN VP for program was one of the “Super happy talaga ako. Kasi kahit upgrade your fries and Coke and acquisitions Leng Raymundo, lead actress Cris- athletes who attended the launch medyo busy sa acting, I still find get the bottle free. Choose from UP tine Reyes, head of TV entertainment Linggit Voters should be critical new media consumers of the limited edition University time to do my sport. The medals Fighting Maroons, UST Growling Tan and director Frasco Mortiz. (K. Solis) PINOYS should take note of She said she would not be ship. Because of this, even the litical activism, readers should use new media will be influen- Gus Abelgas’ MO Athletic Association of the Philip- are bonuses na lang talaga. With or Tigers, Ateneo Blue Eagles, La lessons from the Obama presi- surprised if politicians running proxy servers were banned by also be wary of contents of tial in election discourse. pines (UAAP)- inspired collectible without the awards, love ko talaga Salle Green Archers, Adamson dential campaign and the Iran in the 2010 elections would the government. blogs. New media such as social “SOCO” anchor Gus Abelgas has helped bottles presented by ABS-CBN ang swimming,” he shared. “And as Falcons, FEU Tamaraws, UE Red protests when using new media follow Obama’s new-media Coronel said that the Consumers should ask: networking sites, which are solve many criminal cases in his 23 years Licensing, Coca-Cola and Jollibee. much as I love swimming, siyempre Warriors or NU Bulldogs -inspired in the 2010 elections, said jour- template. government also used the “Who created the message? widely used by the young, in the broadcast industry. “I’ve learned how Bagging seven gold medals in inaalagaan ko rin ang career ko.” Coke bottles. nalist and Philippine Center for Hard lessons from Iran Internet for disinformation What is the purpose of the urban, well-educated, middle- to talk to suspects. My modus operandi is seven different UAAP swimming To get your own collectible Visit your nearest Jollibee branch- Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) The first pitfall of the Irani- message?” More importantly, class Filipino trendsetters, simple: I talk to them calmly,” he said. Wit- events recently, Enchong has again bottle, buy any burger value meal es for your very own UAAP- inspired cofounder Sheila Coronel at a ans, who were using the Inter- they should ask: “What tech- could be used as an alternative ness Abelgas work his MO as he breaks unleashed the achiever in him. in Metro Manila Jollibee branches, Coke bottles! (K. Solis) lecture organized by the Foreign net for the first time to promote niques were used to get audi- space to promote advocacy. down crime stories in the 2009 Gawad Tanglaw Best Investigative Program on its Kim Bum in Manila Correspondents Association of activism, was using to ence attention?” SMS messaging, Coronel ABS-CBN Global starts 4Q world tours “Boys the Philippines at the Manda- promote protests. Aside from Viewers must also be noted, would be key tools new timeslot, Fridays after “Bandila” on Over Flowers” (BOF) star Kim Bum, rin Oriental Hotel. exposing street protest plans to diligent in checking the state- for information sharing and ABS-CBN. Also, catch Gus on “SOCO on IN celebration of the 15th anniversary of Canada. The Heartthrobs European tour popularly known as Yi Jeong in the Those who volunteered to the government, “naïve activ- ments proclaimed by politi- mobilizing. A P180,000-ad DZMM” Saturdays on DZMM Radyo Pa- (TFC), world tours, is scheduled from Oct. 31 to Nov. 8, with top-rating Koreanovela aired help in Obama’s campaign ists used Twitter to threaten cians Coronel cited the St. in newspapers and televi- trol 630 and DZMM TeleRadyo (SkyCable concerts and events featuring ABS-CBN , Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd recently over ABS-CBN, was in were able to inspire more fol- cyber-attacks on government Petersburg Times’s PolitiFact sion could be translated to Channel 26). (Kane Choa) artists have been lined up by ABS-CBN Cruz and performing in Israel, the country to shoot a commercial lowers because they narrated websites,” Coronel said. This website (www.politifact.com/ 180,000 messages sent to ‘Kuya’ opens Global. Spain, Ireland, Italy and London. for RC Cola opposite teen actress how they were drawn into was used by government as an truth-o-meter/), which checks different people. Emailing is “Being overseas Filipino workers our- The world tours will be capped by a . The arrival of the doors to new 20-year-old Korean superstar was supporting him, Coronel ex- excuse to crack down on Inter- and gives scores to statements an even cheaper way to spread selves, we know how our kababayans look major performance in the Middle East as first announced via Twitter. Keep plained. Obama also touched net use. politicians make. The higher advocacies. housemates! forward to seeing Filipino artists perform “ASAP ‘09” goes to Dubai on Dec. 3 and tuning in to ABS-CBN and Kuya is coming back—and he’s got double the because of his per- “Everybody gets the same and propaganda. “They try to information before publishing, the percentage, the more hon- But sincerity in the message for them,” said Raffy Lopez, ABS-CBN 4. follow the BOF Twitter sonalized emails. Twitter feeds,” she added, and both manipulate and restrict rumor and false information est the statement is. delivered is the key to captur- surprises! Join hosts , Mariel Global chief operating officer. “We are overwhelmed every time we New media vs. spin account at http:// “Obama out-texted, out- the government is no exception. the Internet (content),” she can spread quickly. ing voters’ hearts. “People are Rodriguez and as they wel- The events kicked off with “One Ka- see the positive results of the work we put twitter.com/abscbn_ emailed, out-YouTubed, out- She said that another mis- warned. Consuming messages intel- Although broadcast media able to see through insincerity,” come the newest batch of housemates in the pamilya, Go!” in in September. in bringing entertainment to ligently bof for more updates Flickred, out-Facebooked take was publicizing proxy And because there are no is still “king” with 95% pen- Coronel said. (Maria Althea No. 1 reality show’s third full season. Yes, “Pi- On Oct. 3 and 4, , together abroad. We are inspired all the more to or- on the BOF stars. every candidate in the US,” servers. Proxy servers are ways editors in networking sites and Although the Internet is a etration in the Philippines, the Teves/Excerpted from abs-cbn- noy 3: Double Up” is coming your with and , ganize shows for our kapamilyas, wherever (K. Choa) Coronel said. to go around Internet censor- blogs to ask the writer to verify powerful tool for rousing po- middle class and youth who NEWS.com/Newsbreak) way, only on ABS-CBN. Abangan! joined the screening of “In My Life” in they are,” Lopez said. (Cecile Ilagan)   Lopezlink October 2009 Lopezlink October 2009 executiveFEATURE TINA Monzon-Palma, head of director Gina Lopez the Bantay Bata 163 and Sagip had worked together Baha, Kapamilya programs of ABS- in organizing South- CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI), has east Asian Children’s long been involved in making life Television. sunog, perhaps, just a little bit easier for “This was then an others. intention on Gina’s part “Public service has always been to produce Asian content a part of my life even as a student and Filipino content in By Mario Bactol as narrated to Carla Paras-Sison way back in high school and more our educational television buhay so in college. programs. I was one of NAPAKABILIS tumaas ng baha sa amin sa “But when I went to become a the key execu- Agno Street, noong Sabado. Nang reporter I have also been involved tives that pumasok ang tubig sa bahay ko ay hanggang with various civic clubs and orga- tuhod agad. Inilagay ko na sa bag ang aking nizations like the Quezon City mga uniporme, sapatos at gamit sa trabaho. Dinala ko ito sa aking pinsan sa dulo ng Tina Monzon-Palma kalye dahil mataas ang lugar nila. Pero pagbalik ko sa bahay ko, lubog na ito. Clockwise from top: , Fr. Tito Hanggang baba ko ang tubig. Lubog Caluag, Sagip Kapamilya head Tina na ang kaunti kong naipundar na TV, ref at radyo. Monzon-Palma and Piolo Pascual host When Tumatawag na rin noon ang aking pamangkin. Sabi niya, ABS-CBN’s telethon; Reporter Cheryl Cosim Clockwise from top: , Gerald An- people “Tito, tulungan niyo kami, mamamatay na kami, malulunod o distributes crackers to flood victims; SK vol- derson, and , with masusunog.” unteers pass along sacks of relief goods; Angel ABS-CBN corporate communications chief Doon din sa barangay na iyon ang tirahan nila. Ang mga Locsin does her part in Payatas; and Nyoy Bong Osorio, do telethon duty; Volunteers magulang nila ay pawang stranded dahil pumasok sa trabaho. Volante, Valerie Concepcion, RR Enriquez get busy at the SK warehouse; A member of your and take pledges. ABS-CBN’s Team Emergency Management need help Naiangat nila sa second floor ang mga kagamitan pero nagka- Unit (EMU) helps a flood victim to safety; sunog at naabot din sila. Hindi marunong lumangoy ang mga Red Cross, the Citizens Traffic helped put together a resource others, you live for others. You pamangkin ko, edad 22, 20 at 14. Lampas-tao na ang baha pero and evacuates stranded which hit the in August 2005, (NCR). The provinces included are Moun- Marikina residents using his surfboard in Action where at some point one mobilization campaign to be become a person who is always nakahagip ako ng five-gallon na water container na pinakapi- ‘KAPAMILYAS’... from page 1 had 250 millimeters of rain. tain Province, Ifugao and Benguet (CAR); internet photo. Photos by Benjie Bautista, of the many activities that we have able to get the money to start, there because there are people tan ko sa kanila para lumutang sila. With 80% of the metropolis submerged, Pangasinan, La Union and Ilocos Sur (Re- Joy Hermogenes and Ryan Ramos is public service, helping people and have one big Asian confer- that need your help.” Salamat sa mga kalapit-bahay at silang mga nasa bubong pleas for help for stranded friends or infor- including areas which had never been flood- gion I); Isabela, Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya ence among the educators and Today, she is among the busi- ployees (3,361), followed by ABS-CBN neighbors and pluck people from rooftops and who need our assistance in the ang naghagis ng lubid para hindi kami maanod. Sa pan- mation about missing relatives. There were ed before, Ondoy goes down in history as (Region II); Aurora, Nueva Ecija, , (858), Lopez Inc.-Security Group (400) and bring them to safety, Anderson in his Quezon field of expertise the organization other stakeholders in children’s est in AFI as Sagip Kapamilya is galawang hagis nila, nakuha ko ito at ipinakapit ko mga pa- also heartbreaking snapshots of city streets Manila’s worst deluge in more than 40 years. Pampanga, Bulacan, Tarlac and Bataan (Re- SkyCable (212). All employees who initially City neighborhood holding on to a rope and would have. If this is Citizens educational TV programming in at the forefront of private sector mangkin ko bago kami hinila sa bubong ng bahay na hindi rendered unrecognizable by raging waters The death toll as of this writing has gion III); Cavite, Laguna, , Rizal could not be contacted in the days after the Rosales on his surfboard in Marikina. Traffic Action, this is motoring, the Asia-Pacific region,” narrates rescue, relief and rehabilitation nasusunog. Doon na kami mula tanghali, magdamag at hang- and residents struggling to literally keep their reached at least 280. The number of affected and Quezon (Region IV-A); Mindoro Oc- typhoon struck have been accounted for. In a statement released on the same giving driving instructions to the Monzon-Palma, who was chief efforts in the aftermath of tropi- gang kinaumagahan ng Linggo. Nang humupa ang tubig, saka heads above water. families across Luzon has swelled to 609,548, cidental, Mindoro Oriental and Marinduque All over the Philippines, including in day, ABS-CBN thanked everyone who public. Of course, you know what operating officer of ABC TV 5 at cal storm Ondoy. lamang kami nakakain. The nine-hour continuous rainfall brought while the number of evacuees has reached (Region IV-B); and Catanduanes, Camarines Metro Manila itself, ordinary Filipinos helped, donated and offered other ser- the Red Cross does. So that was the time. Monzon-Palma suggests Nagpapasalamat kami sa Panginoon dahil iniligtas niya by typhoon Ondoy (international name Ket- 680,000, according to latest data from the Norte and Camarines Sur (Region V). moved swiftly to help their devastated coun- vices—and continue to do so—through where and how I started way Though the hours are long, Lopez Group employees kami. Nakita ko ang pagsagip sana sa babaeng may dalang sana) left some parts of Manila under as much National Disaster Coordinating Council Marikina, Cainta and Pasig meanwhile trymen. Netizens used Facebook, Twitter Sagip Kapamilya. back,” recalls Monzon-Palma. and the work is demanding, who want to help “can actu- sanggol. Nasagip ang ina pero hindi nakuha ang sanggol at as 20 feet of water due to poor drainage sys- (NDCC). Damage to property and agricul- were the hardest hit areas in Metro Manila. and Plurk to pass on updates, advisories, and “Patuloy kaming humihingi ng suporta Reporter’s instinct Monzon-Palma finds public ally become volunteers in our namatay ito. Nananalig kami na hindi nagpapabaya ang Diyos. tems, failed infrastructure (pumping stations ture meanwhile was pegged at P4.79 billion. In the Lopez Group, some 5,555 employ- directions to people in need of evacuation or para sa iba pang mga pangangailangan ng As a veteran broadcast jour- service work both fulfilling and warehouse and in joining our Ang tulong Niya ang aming tanging maaasahan para makaa- broken, creeks collapsed). The total rainfall A state of national calamity has been de- ees required evacuation and other assistance rescue. Whole families, teenaged barkadas ating mga kababayan. Asahan niyo na kaag- complementary to her work in caravans to the different release hon sa trahedyang ito. Ang mahalaga ay buhay pa at habang was 455 millimeters, which is a month’s worth clared in over 27 provinces in seven regions, after their homes were flooded; Meralco nalist, Monzon-Palma meets and schoolchildren trooped to makeshift apay ninyo kami hanggang manumbalik ang buhay, may pag-asa. of rainfall; in comparison, Hurricane Katrina, as well as in the National Capital Region reported the most number of affected em- many people who need some kind news and current affairs. sites. They can become part of warehouses to help sort and pack relief kaayusan,” it said. of assistance. “A natural instinct of Living for others the distribution. They can also goods; assist at evacuation centers. Others In Antipolo, Meralco Management reporters is to be able to look after “As you grow older in this just be very active in soliciting took part in rescue and retrieval operations and Leadership Development Center the welfare of people one is writ- profession, when you’ve tried to and collecting donations from right in the devastated areas. (MMLDC) and EL Center opened their ing a story about. This is not just get hold of what kind of life you their neighbors and relatives. As early as Sunday, Sept. 27, ABS-CBN doors to Lopez Group employees displaced about covering a tragedy. This is want to live, as you grow older, They can always, at the end of Ondoy postmortem talents started manning a telethon on behalf by the floods. Meralco on the other hand covering someone who’s got into you find out you’re beginning the day, thank God that they’re of Sagip Kapamilya, ABS-CBN Founda- provided 26 generator sets and 50 flood- ENVIRONMENTAL scientists The mandatory 20-m setback from answer is yes. But we have to recall a tragic situation and needs our to reach out more towards oth- not in that situation.” (Carla tion Inc.’s emergency humanitarian assis- lights to Metro Manila evacuation centers. from the University of the Philip- a watercourse (which is almost never that the popular view equates natural assistance,” she says. ers than yourself. You’ve been a Paras-Sison, with interview by tance program. With their help, SK quickly To know how and where you can con- pines have convened a special meet- followed) will have to be rethought. climate change with human-induced fulfilled person now, maybe it’s Christelle Belmonte, ABS-CBN gathered P62.4 million in cash pledges and tribute to the relief efforts, check out “Ka- Monzon-Palma joined AFI in ing at the National Science Complex Hydrological assessments of how climate change. Scientists will have 1998, after she and AFI managing about time to extend yourself to Corporate Communications) to do an initial postmortem of the much water can city streets carry to figure out if the current events another P90M worth of goods. pamilya ko, sagot ko!” on page 8. Ondoy (Ketsana) disaster. The group need to be done ASAP. deviate from model predictions made Among the stars who took pledges from included climatologists, meteorolo- Historical approaches. The from long-term data. We don’t have donors were Piolo Pascual, Jericho Rosales, gists, a geological hazards specialist, Ondoy deluge is not that unusual in a clear answer yet. However, some , Kim Chiu, , , Jake Cuenca, Jed Madela and Pokwang. The Sagip Kapamilya story ecologists and a hydrologist. Manila’s ecological history. Perhaps disturbing trends can be noted in Several points were assessed: the most historically documented is the climate/oceanographic data. The Kris Aquino, and SK head Tina SAGIP Kapamilya (SK), the emer- relief for these victims. SK has ex- than P20M of P30.2 with SK Flooding in Metro Manila. the November 1943 flood that sank South China Sea has been unusu- Monzon-Palma annotated the telethon. gency humanitarian assistance panded its scope to include liveli- already) Hazards specialists think that the Manila. But UST rector Father Juan ally warm and may contribute to , Maricar Reyes, Shaina program of ABS-CBN Foundation hood and risk reduction programs. P90.5 million in goods and disaster is largely due to Metro Labrador mentions in his wartime enhanced rainfall. Magdayao, Serena Dalrymple and Zanjoe Inc. (AFI), provides food and non- It has partnered with several institu- services Manila’s unregulated urban sprawl. diary that Intramuros did not sink; The disaster response. The cen- needed. While the MMDA has some of people to operate them is ongoing. Marudo helped SK in distributing relief food relief to affected communities tions for its projects, namely Gawad b. Regional Network Group (RNG) On satellite maps (2007) in many this is interesting. Historian Ambeth tralized nature of our governance has powers in clearing obstructions in Also, our typhoon warning system is goods in Payatas, Quezon City. More talents, of disasters, as well as engages in Kalinga, UN, Oxfam and others. P5,165,536.70 (Total to date) areas, subdivision roads were aligned Ocampo writes that even Blair and made disaster response more effective national roads, it surely isn’t enough. based on wind velocities. With Dop- such as Ruffa Gutierrez, joined hundreds of rehabilitation and disaster risk re- Recently, SK has been involved c. Families served with permanent and intermittent wa- Robertson is a mine of climate re- than in the USA. The problem is that Pagasa: Hopeless? Pagasa was able pler radar forecasts, rain density can other volunteers in sorting and packing do- duction projects. in disaster preparedness programs 161,124 (average of five mem- tercourses. Thus, in a deluge, streets lated information. Climate scientists we don’t have many disaster response to forecast the approach of the storm be assessed and people can decide on nations in the SK warehouse on Examiner It was formed in late 2004 in re- which seek to equip schoolchildren bers per family) became parallel rivers with water will have to do ecological history be- assets, like rubber boats, helicopters, quite well but does not have the capa- precautions to be taken based on two St., QC. The facility, with some 250 SK staff sponse to a succession of typhoons with necessary skills and information To volunteer or donate goods or Account name: ABS-CBN Founda- seeking the natural watercourses but fore concluding that human-induced dinghies etc. But Congress can eas- bility at present to forecast how much kinds of information. (Excerpted from and volunteers onboard, deployed as many that left towns damaged and Filipi- regarding disaster risk reduction. cash, please call SK at tel. nos. 413- tion Inc. its flow was blocked by houses and climate change is to blame! ily remedy that by fiat. A centralized rain will fall. While it has the Dop- http://philippinecommentary.blogspot. as 12,000 bags of goods in a day where oth- nos in bad need of food, medicines As of Oct. 2, 2009: 2667 or 416-0387. You may also Account no.: 5630020111 buildings. There is likely a need to re- Is it really climate change? Since authority with expanded powers for pler radars needed, they still are in the com/2009/09/environmental-scientists- ers average 3,000 or 5,000 bags. and aid. The SK project operation a. Examiner/Bayoran/Center Road deposit directly to Banco de Oro, Swift code for international cash visit our land use planning schemes. climate is always changing, then the disaster response for Metro Manila is process of installing them and training do-ondoy-post.html Rosales and Anderson in addition were aimed to gather enough funds and P62.4 million in cash (More Mo. Ignacia Branch. donations: BNORPHMM hailed for their initiative to check on their   Lopezlink October 2009 CSR ACTIVITIES Lopezlink October 2009 NOSTALGIA ONGOINGS Those who cannot remember the past are taps volunteers to teach and reach more condemned to repeat it.— George Santayana By Doris Nuval @Lopez Museum Oct. 7, 1953 through collaborative partner- Concern and Action (COS- port, software developers, Philippine Normal Univer- include Sun Life Financial From the ships that will ensure greater CA) sent 80 student volun- and ushers. sity, STI College-Alabang, (Philippines) Inc. and Microtel ‘Invisible Chil- Alto Broadcasting makes the first KNOWLEDGE Chan- efficiency in monitoring 2,000 teers who conducted KCh Volunteer orientation and STI College-Muñoz Edsa, Inns & Suites (Pilipinas) Inc. Zero In 8: Periphery begins dren’ exhibit. TV broadcast in the country, of nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) public schools in 54 provinces usage monitoring visits to 56 training as well as pre-deploy- Technological University of KCFI invites everyone to a party at owner Tony Quirino’s launched its volunteer program provided with Knowledge Metro Manila public schools. ment seminars are ongoing for the Philippines-Taguig, and make a difference one step at a THIS year’s Zero In consortium project of the Bahay own trove. The house. Among the guests is his with the deployment of over Channel (KCh). It aims to Others participated in the more than 2,000 volunteers University of the East. time. Be the best you for oth- Lopez Memorial Museum, the Ateneo Art Gal- Ts i n o y exhibit runs until brother, Pres. Elpidio Quirino. 100 volunteers in Metro Ma- form a group of 10,000 volun- program as game developers, from new partner institutions: KCFI also formed a part- ers! Be a KCh volunteer now! lery, Ayala Museum, Museo Pambata and Bahay ref lec ts Jan. 9, 2010. nila. The volunteer manage- teers in the coming years. graphic artists, information Asia Pacific College, Ateneo nership with Lopez Group For inquiries, contact An- Tsinoy presents “Periphery.” upon the Museo Pam- ment department was estab- In August, De La Salle technology experts, instruc- de Manila University, Colegio Foundation (LGFI), through gel Beroin or Jodel Ampil at At the Ayala Museum for two a d a g e : bata will mount lished to teach more and reach University (DLSU) Manila tional developers, production de San Juan de Letran, De La which it hopes to recruit 1,000 910-3181 loc. 104, volunteer@ weeks starting Sept. 21, 2009, The “He who Invisible Children, which spotlights children living more communities nationwide through its Center for Social assistants, secretariat sup- Salle-College of St. Benilde, Lopez Group employee volun- knowledgechannel.org or Ring of Fire: The First Southeast f o r g e t s in different and difficult situations: working children, teers. Other corporate partners [email protected]. Asian Ceramics Festival assembles his past children with disabilities, those caught in armed works by contemporary ceramic ‘Manila Evacuees’ is bound conflict or affected by and infected with HIV/AIDS; KCFI at Synergos meet KCFI artists from , Indonesia, to repeat his mistakes” as it presents on Nov. 7, 2009 children living in the streets, the indigenous treated as president Rina Lopez-Bautista led the Philip- UPDATES Thailand, , , Remembering—the stories of two peoples sharing a outsiders, the malnourished, prostituted and abused. pine delegation to the recent The Synergos AFI , Laos and the Philip- dark past, but both emerging from the ashes of war The voices of these children will be heard through Institute meeting in New York City, where they Oct. 1, 1964 gave talks on leadership. Synergos works with pines organized by Filipino potter with a conviction that the wars of their fathers should poems, letters, photographs, works of art and other partners in more than 30 countries “to mobilize Hadrian Mendoza. Its permanent never visit future generations. Focusing on the Nan- visual presentations culled from Museo Pambata’s Meralco sells $8 million worth of resources and bridge social and economic divides display of Chinese and Southeast jing Massacre of 1937 in China by occupying Japanese Convention of the Rights of the Child (CRC) Sum- bonds, the first time for a private to reduce poverty and increase equity around the ‘Noypi’ by Asian trade ceramics in the ex- soldiers, and the 1945 massacres in many places in the mit for Children, as well as a book on the Tutubing Filipino corporation to sell bonds to world.” In 2005, delegates from its Global Phi- Hadrian Men- hibition A Millennium of Contact Philippines by Japanese troops, at the heart of these Bakal/Bakwit project sponsored by the Australian the US market. The bonds provide lanthropists Circle program visited the Lopez doza, 2009. will run until Oct. 4, 2009. atrocities were lives lost or shattered, victims of ac- Embassy. The exhibition opens on Nov. 26 and runs Meralco with financing for its power Group’s CSR projects. Photo shows (l-r) Rory Ateneo Art Gal- tions neither of their doing nor desire being left in the until Jan. 5, 2010. plant construction program. Tolentino, Lopez-Bautista, Synergos founder lery opens on Oct. 1, peripheries. The exhibit will run until Nov. 28, 2009. Collections management seminar on Oct. 8-9 and chair Peggy Rockefeller Dulany, Fely 2009 Beyond Frame: At Lopez Me- The intermediate Rixon, Synergos board member Dinky Soliman, Philippine Photome- morial Museum module on Oct. 8- and Dodo Macasaet. dia, curated by Gina on Nov. 12, 2009, 9 will cover collec- Fairley. The exhibit Deleted Scenes calls tions management draws together 14 attention to the policy, insurance, artists moving be- leavings of image condition reports, ‘Sine’skwela’ is MTRCB’s best tween traditional ‘Castle’ by Lena Cobangbang, making and the object care and ex- ‘Kapamilya ko, sagot ko!’ educational show photographic genres 2008. coupling of sen- ercises on cataloguing, photo documentation and and contemporary photo-based installations, and sory elements used condition report preparation. The seminar will be “Sine’skwela,” bagged the Best Educational Show plum in the ‘Prey’ by Onib Olmedo, 1981. LOPEZ Group Foundation Inc. For those who want to weaving narratives and notions of the self and place. to craft narratives complemented by readings and hands-on activities, first Movie and Television Review and Classification Board Oct. 1, 1977 (LGFI) in coordination with the donate in kind, other Lopez Including works by Ateneo Art Award winners Pok- of presumed fact and proposed fiction. The exhibi- and interaction with museum registrars and collec- (MTRCB) Awards in September. Known as the country’s lon- HR Council is raising funds for Group companies are also ac- long Anading and MM Yu, who will be shown along- tion does not so much as fill in the blanks as it lets on tion managers. Fee of P3,500 per person includes Eugenio “Geny” Lopez Jr. and Serge gest running educational program, the show was cited for its the affected employees. Since cur- cepting donations. Please drop side Romina Diaz, Ringo Bunoan, Christina Dy, Lena that the blanks are there because meaning-making snacks, lunch, seminar kit and certificate. Venue Osmeña escape from Fort Bonifacio. episode on global warming, one of its newly produced episodes Oct. 25, 1995 rent efforts are focused on relief, off your donations between 8 Cobangbang, Gina Osterloh, Rachel Rillo and Steve is always invested and choice driven. In bringing the will be at the Yuchengco Museum in Makati. which aired early this year. The MTRCB Awards aimed to the funds will be used primarily a.m. and 5 p.m. Tirona, this generation of artists will be anchored by works of Lyle Buencamino, Sari Lluch-Sicat and Ca- Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground floor, ABS-CBN puts up , its recognize TV programs reflective of contemporary Filipino for repairing/rebuilding of dam- Bayan: Employee Relations Lani Maestro’s “A voice remembers nothing,” works milla Griggers, and Al Manrique alongside seldom Benpres Building, Exchange Road, Pasig. Museum UHF channel. cultural values that are not only entertaining but artistic as aged/ destroyed homes. Priority and Services, Diliman, QC. by Mario Co and installation based photo-works by shown works from the museum’s collection, the exhi- days and hours are Mondays to Saturdays, 8 a.m.-5 Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, well. Photo shows director Noel Añonuevo (2nd from left) with will be given to employees/con- Call Bits Sison @ 449-4561, Noberto Roldan, Gerry Tan and Tony Twigg. The bition mimics its own internal mechanisms that play p.m., except holidays. For more info, call Fanny or Lopez Memorial Museum Library cast members Shiela May Junsay (left), (center) tractuals who lack the means in 454-4 4561 or 449-3000 locals exhibition runs until Dec. 15, 2009. into what has become core and periphery within its Jane at 631-2417. and Bombi Plata (2nd from right), ABS-CBN head for corpo- repairing their houses. 7080 or 4763. rate communications Bong Osorio and AFI special projects Please send your cash/check Benpres Holdings Corp.: and communications specialist Marivic Trinidad. SPECIAL feature donations to Lopez Group 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas Foundation Inc. (account Center. Call Yiessa Borbon @ BK, Nestle team up to recycle name); BPI, Pasig Ortigas 449-2148. used oil branch (bank); account no. First Philec: 2/F Benpres Positive economic outlook A memorandum of agreement strengthened the alliance be- 0201-0444-56. LGFI is at the Bldg., Ortigas Center. Look THE world is coming out of reces- maintained in the next two to three first quarter of next year. The peso is tween Bantay Kalikasan’s (BK’s) Bantay Langis project and 5/F of Benpres Building if you for Jig Yan. ‘Kapamilya’ stars Maricar Reyes sion between now and the middle of years. expected to join other Asian currencies SkyCable: CALENDAR Nestle Supply Chain Management-Transport Division. To- wish to deliver your check/cash. 33/F Tektite (left) and Serena Dalrymple hand 2010. Non-export-dependent economies in strengthening against the dollar, as gether with the project’s partner-treater, 20 carriers and truck- Please call Vanessa or Julie at East Tower, Ortigas Center. out relief goods to Manila residents Deutsche Bank chief economist like the Philippines, which did not business and industry take advantage ers committed to donate their used oil to BK. This endeavor 490-0779 and 449-6171 for Look for Susan Ortiz. (Yiessa displaced by Ondoy. Photo by for Asia Michael Spencer, speaking at suffer as much as their Asian neigh- of low dollar interest rates to fund do- BAYAN Academy offers the aims to properly recover, recycle and dispose of used oil and inquiries. Borbon) Benjie Bautista the Lopez Group’s annual economic bors, are expected to post a “more mestic investments. following certificate training raise funds for BK projects. (Ruel Madriaga) ‘Presidential’ hopefuls’(l-r) Sen. Benigno Aquino III, Sen. Chiz Escudero, Sec. Gilbert and political briefing on September muted recovery.” Pessimistic political scenarios programs this month: Teodoro, Sen. Manny Villar and Sen. Loren Legarda. Webcast donates 18, described the expected recovery In the Philippines, remittances of Journalist Antonio Abaya said Oct. 6-7—The Eight Rs of BB dental mission in Quezon to Aeta school in the next three to four quarters overseas Filipino workers have con- there is a strong possibility of a failure country to a parliamentary form of “would need to cheat massively” in Web- Effective HR Management Bantay Bata cast Technologies Inc. celebrat- Oct. 8-9, 15-16, 22- (BB) 163 as quick and deliberate, providing tinued to drive consumption spend- of elections in May 2010, “acciden- government. order to win, said Abaya. a “surprise upside” when compared ing, which accounts for approximately tal and/or deliberate, because of the Abaya calls the May 2010 elections Meanwhile, Abaya believes ed its ninth anniversary by 23—Strategic Planning & conducted as the last opportunity of reformists Senators Francis Escudero and reaching out to the teachers and Management Boot Camp a dental to more prevalent expectations of a 70% of gross domestic product. Re- unfamiliarity of the Commission on “to make meaningful changes in the Loren Legarda may no longer be schoolchildren of ISMPTA for Second Liners mission for slow, tentative growth. mittances for the first seven months of Elections and the school teachers Aeta School in Orani, Bataan. Oct. 13-14—TPM & the at least a Spencer attributed the positive 2009 reached $9.97 billion and flows with the automated system.” Philippine political culture, especially factors in the race because of the for- The school has only two rooms Quadruple Bottom Line t h o u s a n d outlook to the aggressive fiscal and are expected to remain stable for the He said this may result in “no now that they think they have found mer being too young and the latter to squeeze in 33 schoolchildren Oct. 26-30—Creating the r e s i d e n t s monetary action taken by the Federal rest of the year. president and no vice president being a champion,” referring to Senator being a woman. Escudero is turning ranging from five to 18 years Enterprise of Brgy. Reserve, the European Central Bank, On the fiscal front, Spencer said proclaimed in June 2010. Benigno Aquino III. He, however, 40 years old, the minimum age to old. After treating the children The seminar will be held Dinahican and most central banks and govern- the country has historically struggled Abaya is convinced a failure believes Aquino’s lead in recent public qualify for Philippine president, this to a meal, the management at Bayan Academy, 2/F in Infanta, ments around the world. to rebuild revenues lost during down- of elections could give President opinion surveys may be eroded as the October. As for Legarda, Abaya says and staff, led by chief operating Cinderella Bldg., 825 EDSA, Q u e z o n . Export-dependent economies in turns and this will continue to be a Arroyo’s allies in the military the Cory magic wears off, given that the “most voters will not vote for another officer Bernardo Abis (left), Quezon City. Fee is P2,000 Sponsored by the Philippine Soong Chong Ling Foundation Asia are expected to rebound sharply challenge in the coming months. Still, opportunity to install a revolution- polls are still eight months away. woman after GMA (Arroyo).” For- distributed schoolbags, school per participant per day. For and volunteer dentists, the dental mission benefited the par- with a rapid recovery in exports to the domestic economy is expected to ary transition government in which Defense Secretary Gilbert Te- mer President Estrada will likely run supplies, grocery bags, rain- more info, contact Chaz ents and pupils of Dinahican Elementary School and daycare the US and the EU. Asian currencies grow by 3.5% in 2010 and 4.5% in 2011 Arroyo would be retained as head of odoro, chosen as presidential can- if only to vindicate himself and clear coats, slippers, books, teacher’s Fernando @ 920-5203 or centers of the Department of Social Welfare and Development are generally expected to appreciate while the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas state and a Constitutional Assem- didate of Arroyo’s party, has been his name of the stain of corruption tables and cabinets. (Rowena [email protected] (DSWD). (Gladdyz de Guzman) with current account surpluses being could start raising interest rates by the bly could be convened to shift the doing poorly in political surveys and and plunder. (Carla Paras-Sison) Alnajes) 10 Lopezlink October 2009 11 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink October 2009 sports & wellness Sudoku WITH 5,555 employees affected, some As Walk the Talk celebrates 3rd year Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para Lopez Group companies have been operat- Mix of venues attracts employees to walkathon 7-11: Silent Retreat ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, ing with a skeleton staff in the aftermath of @ column at kahon. typhoon Ondoy. We believe charity begins By Benjo Sandoval at seeing the number of well- West Wing. Fee: P3,000. at home, so every effort is being made to as- ness participants grow from Contact Boots Ruelos @ sist them, as well as their families, get back Dear From Meralco’s corporate marketingRosie department: “If the service THE threat of a ty- only 30 or 50 to at least 500. 0917-8347273. on their feet. In particular, Lopez Group interruptions were less than five minutes, you would not be entitled to 16-18: Silent Retreat phoon did not stop “I would like to think that its @ Foundation Inc. (LGFI) is accepting cash a payout. The estimated five interruptions would not qualify for guaran- members of the Lopez [Walk the Talk] growing popu- Laguna Hills. Fee: P2,700. donations to help rebuild or rehabilitate teed service level (GSL) 2 which requires 25 outages. If the interruptions Group from walking larity is because the venues are Contact Vina Pineda @ employees’ homes that have been destroyed were due to planned outages and the total exceeded 35 hours, you would their way to wellness getting more and more unpre- 898-8905 or Boots Ruelos @ by the flood; there are drop-off points with- be entitled to GSL 1 payout. On the other hand, if some of the interrup- during the third anni- dictable; the excitement that Race 0917-8347273. in your company to receive cash donations. tions were due to transformer or service drop troubles lasting more than versary celebration of the to 120 has created; and the aware- 18: Speedo National Age Someone has dubbed the post-Ondoy 15 hours each, you would be given GSL 3 payout per incident.” Walk the Talk series at ness created by the Lifelong Team Group Triathlon @ La operations “People Power 3.” Once again, Filipinos—regardless of ooOoo the Meralco Compound for wellness has drawn more Lo- Salle Zobel and Narra Park, social status or political affiliation— came together to help and com- Will ABS-CBN make “Salamat, President Cory” available on miserate with the 500,000 people staying in evacuation centers or in in Ortigas in August. pez employees to assess and re- Ayala Alabang Village, DVD? Thanks!—Zarie the remains of their homes. As we write this, thousands of volunteers Luckily, the sun form their lifestyles,” OML said. 5:30am. Registration is According to Mico del Rosario of Star Cinema’s advertising are still hard at work with such organizations leading the relief or Scenes from the third anniversary of was up and shining as Walk the Talk special awards and promotions department, the DVD was released on Sept. 15. until Oct. 15. Fee: P2,000 rescue operations—particularly Sagip Kapamilya—and mobilizing Walk the Talk. 200-plus employees and their were given out during the pro- The CD“Paalam, Maraming Salamat, President Corazon C. Aquino: (sprint, until Oct. 11); and coordinating with rescuers and victims alike via SMS and posts families and friends walked gram. Cited for perfect attendance A Memorial Tribute Soundtrack” is also available. P2,500 (until Oct. 15). For on Facebook or Twitter. To help, check out our list of establishments the six-kilometer route around were Floyd Gammad, Adtel; ooOoo more info, contact Triathlon and agencies that are accepting volunteers or donations. Meralco Compound with Ati- Is a discount available to groups joining the Pasig River race? Pompeo Buray, Juan Garingalo Association of the Philip- We hope to see the same unwavering commitment of our people atihan dancers leading the way. and Noemi Palomata, First Phil- What’s included in the participation fee? Thanks.—Rannie pines (TRAP) @710-8259 in about seven months as we troop to the polling precincts to choose According to media promotions and management head Ambie Lifelong Wellness head Raffy ippine Holdings Corp.; Jose Ma- or Rick Reyes @ 0916- our next president. It’s never too early to start scrutinizing the “presi- Burac, KBPIP is not extending discounts for groups as the whole M. Alunan III thanked every- jores Jr. and Josie Frondoso, First 5046513. dentiables”—whether they have formally thrown their hats into the project is geared towards fundraising for the KBPIP project. The one for supporting Lifelong and Philippine Realty Corp.; Roger 19-21: Silent Retreat ring or not—or to scout for election-related volunteerism opportuni- registration fees however are reasonable at P250 each; and P5,000 its programs. He also announced Agaton, FWV Biofields; Benjo  Very Easy @ Makiling. Fee: P3,900. ties. The May 2010 election is a very important one for us, as our for 20 people and P10,000 for 40 members for the team relay. that Lifelong plans to unload Sandoval and Jimmy Hernandez,  Easy Contact Emy Toytoy @ October special report stresses. Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo: Ako ang Simula ooOoo some of its activities next year Lopez Group Foundation Inc.;  Medium 895-3352. @ West Wing. or BMPM is one venue for concerned citizens to make a difference, Thanks once again for giving our chess event a space in LopezLink. to the subs that have undertaken Bhong Yumul, SkyCable; and  Hard Fee: P3,000. Contact to be able to help effect the changes that the citizenry is looking for. It was one of the most important events of our club since it was our their own wellness programs. Christine Benosa, Southbend. Agnes Garcia @ 536-1168 For more info, check out http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/ or http:// tribute to our inspiration as employees and chess players, Mang Vic Meanwhile, Lopez Group The winners of the fourth Lopez or Rosie Taganas @ (049) botomoipatrolmo.multiply.com/. Risma Jr. We would not be playing chess today if not for him.—Rolly chairman Oscar M. Lopez Lifelong Basketball Tournament At the 10th Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develop- 545-1184 Answer to September puzzle ooOoo (OML) expressed amazement were also awarded. 21: Vipassana medita- Solution, tips and computer ment (OECD) Asian Roundtable, Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. I am a Filipino working in the US. On TFC, I always see the program available at www. Lopez (OML) underscored the necessity for corporate governance in tion course @ Greenbreeze hosts, especially , wearing a shirt with the Philip- Disaster preparedness tips sudoku.com order for companies to compete globally. The core of OML’s message— pine map on it. I have asked my relatives to find me and my hus- Subdivision, Dasmariñas, Car rescue 101 that adherence to corporate governance is about being world class—is band one but they could not find any. Is this an exclusive thing Cavite. A 10-day introduc- reflected in Lopez Group companies and their adherence to various LAWYER Honorio Ramajo is one of the Marikina residents for ABS-CBN? If not, where can I buy one?—Ghaylee tory course where the internationally recognized standards, such as Investors in People (IiP). Are you whose house and car got submerged in the floodwaters from Rhett Eala designed the tees for Collezione C2. You can ask technique is taught step by Kudos also go to the three new Accredited in Public Relations ready? your relatives to buy at any Collezione store in the Philippines. For typhoon Ondoy. All his appliances and even his car were severely you fall. If you must step each day. For more info, (APR) from the Lopez Group: Rosan Cruz, Carla Paras-Sison of DON’T be caught flat-footed walk through it—it may damaged. locations visit http://collezione-c2.com/branches.php. You could walk in water, email vipassana_rp@yahoo. Benpres and John Rojo of Bayan. As APRs, they are now part of an when typhoons and other natu- contain hazardous Fortunately, there is still hope for cars that got submerged also check out the designer’s site at http://rhetteala.multiply.com/. walk where the com. exclusive club of only 30 out of the Public Relations Society of the ral disasters strike. Sit down with materials. in water. First, let your car dry out completely for several days; If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about water is not 24: Walk the Philippines’s 142 members. your family and plan for emer- • Do not drive over starting it wet might short circuit the electrical connections anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie moving. Use a Talk @ Rockwell ooOoo through email DearRosie@benpres-hold- gency situations that may occur. a flooded road. If and damage the computer module, if your car has one. Dis- stick to check Center, 6:30am. We had experienced short brownouts in our apartment building in ings.com or send text to bayanWIRELESS In the case of severe typhoons, your car stalls, connect the battery and have a mechanic drain and change landline number 02-3820139 (for Globe, add the firmness Participants must register southern Manila in the last several months, maybe less than five these may also can cause flooding, abandon it all “consumables”—engine oil, transmission oil, brake fluid, 2963 + 02 +3820139). of the with their HR departments. times. Are we eligible to receive a payout?—Lyndon uprooted trees and downed utility immedi- steering fluid, water in the radiator/reservoir and others—and lines, so prepare to deal with these a t e l y . replace the spark plugs and filters. Also, have him make a thor- Contact Benjo Sandoval @ as well. Here are some tips: ough check for other parts that need replacement, if any. Lastly, 631-6394 or Darlene Lamis • Tune in to news on DZMM interior and engine detailing are also in order. @ 449-6170. travelGRIFFIN SIERRA RECOMMENDS Teleradyo, “TV Patrol,” “ABS- CBN ,” “Bandila,” gas tank is always at least half or ANC for emergency advi- Attempting to move a stalled ground in front of you. full. egros and the sweet life sories and instructions. vehicle in flood conditions • Stay clear of water that is in con- • Determine the best escape By Pauline Cala-or • Keep a list of emergency hot- can be fatal. tact with downed power lines. routes from your home. line numbers in an accessible • If you are asked to leave your • Plan where to meet after a • Be sure your home number is THIS October, join the Bacolod- or prominent place in your property, disconnect all elec- disaster if your home be- visible from the street so res- nons’ celebration of affluence and stored for public viewing. The muse- Mambucal serves as a cool tourist house; copy these into your trical appliances and shut off comes unsafe. Choose two cuers can find you. abundance brought by the sugar in- um houses the furniture and heirloom destination with unparalleled scenic cellphone and other mobile electric circuits first. places, one just outside your • Teach your family members dustry via the Masskara Festival and pieces of the Gaston family, giving a features. devices as well. • Do not walk through moving home and one outside your how to use a fire extinguisher. know why it is called the festival ofN feel of how wealthy Negrenses lived. Call Griffin Sierra Travel Inc. for • If water has entered your or flowing water. Six inches neighborhood in case you are (Source: http://72hours.org/ a thousand smiles per minute. If you Mt. Kanlaon your ideal accommodations and tours. garage or basement, do not of moving water can make told to evacuate. Be sure your home_safety.html) decide to be part of this event, try An active volcano, Mt. Kanlaon For more info, call 898-2451 and look also to explore the nearby cities and straddles the provinces of Negros for Diana, Allan or Shiena, or email towns of . Occidental and Negros Oriental. It is [email protected]. Pasig River run sign-up ongoing! The Ruins a favorite among mountain climbers The Ruins are the remains of the and is surrounded by Mt. Kanlaon RUN for a worthy cause and get a glimpse bridges of the waterway; portions of the mansion of Don Mariano Ledesma National Park. An unhurried, quiet of the state of the Pasig River in the Phil- race will be run alongside the river itself. GM joins Paralympics fundraiser Lacson, built in the early 1900s. The walk with a small group (ten to 12 ippine International Marathon 2009: A Participation fee is P250. Pinoy Ultra World Cup qualifier 903-square meter structure stands in persons) lets the visitor absorb the Run for the Pasig River at the Quirino Runners will conduct free running clin- and Grandmaster Joey Antonio (center) makes one of his rare appearances to the middle of a sugar plantation and unique environment. Grandstand. ics for first-time runners. Pre-registration join Meralco Chess Club’s fundraising simul, playing against 24 junior and offers a glimpse of the lifestyle of the Mambucal Mountain Park The activity, organized by Kapit Bisig forms are available at the KBPIP office, senior players. GM Antonio scored 18 wins and four draws against Dar- hacenderos of yore. Mambucal Resort at the foot of Clockwise from top left: Masska- Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP), will allow run- ELJ Building, ABS-CBN Complex. For ryl Mata and Ronnie Dellota of Networks and Rhal Sol Cruz and Earl ‘Balay’ Negrense Mt. Kanlaon, a government-owned ra Festival revelers; The Ruins, ners to get close to the river via a nontra- more info, call 415-2272 loc. 3797 or Cabugao of the La Salle Green Hills chess team. The proceeds of the event The Gaston Mansion, popularly piece of paradise, was developed the Lacson family’s former home; ditional route that will cross nine of the 13 email [email protected]. benefited the RP Paralympics chess team. (Raul Sol Cruz) called Balay Negrense, is an old fam- by a Japanese architect in 1927 as a Mambucal waterfalls; Majestic Kanlaon. Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! For your comments and suggestions, please text 02-382-0139 (Bayan Wireless Landline). ily house that was converted and re- bath house and picnic garden. Today, 12 Lopezlink October 2009

By Sheila Quieta What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this October Get con- ‘K’: A daughter’s good-bye nected with In “Lessons From My Mom,” Kris Aquino writes about the most valuable lessons she learned from her mother, ‘Chalk’! former President Cory Aquino. Kris also shares her di- Check out our list of ary of the final days with Cory. “A Daughter’s Good-bye” the top 10 sites to visit revisits Kris’s eulogy for her mother. A photo spread, for fashion news, enter- “Moments of Comfort” takes readers back to how Kris tainment, and more in found comfort in friends and family. Chalk’s Online Special. Can you find true love online? Students share their stories. Chalk then dropped by the Ball to ask the stars about their web surfing habits. John Lloyd Cruz and Luis Manzano dish about what it was like working together and share the websites they like. Also, find out how to take a great profile pic, and more! Star Magic Catalogue 2010 Shot by Doc Marlon Pecjo, your favorite artists are presented in something closer to their real-life personas in the Star Magic Catalogue 2010. Get to know them in a relaxed setting that enhances their inner glamour and natural beauty. Doc Marlon’s artistry brings out their qualities you’ve never seen before. Each page of the Star Magic Catalogue 2010 is a revelation and this issue is definitely a keeper! Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading bookstores and magazine stands nationwide. Exclusive to Lopez Group employees within Metro Manila, use your office address and get a full year subscription discount up to 50% off cover price. For inquiries, call ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at 455-9434.

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