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Innovators take the spotlight at LAA 2018 IN Negros Oriental, slash-and-burn farmers become protectors of the forests they used to mindlessly burn. In Marawi, journalists uncover the stories of a people isolated and displaced by armed conflict. In Leyte, typhoon victims transform from jobless into members of an empowered community who run their own businesses and are able to send their children to school. Turn to page 6

Social worker ABS-CBN lauded at The Rockwellist: …page 3 gives back for Beauty’s best CG training …page 12 ‘Tito Roby’…page 9  Lopezlink November 2018 Biz News Lopezlink November 2018  With built-in apps, PVR, companion app and more ABS-CBN lauded at corporate SKY upgrades PH cable TV viewing Climate change with new SKY On Demand box governance training By Carla Paras-Sison SKY gives cable TV viewing Tube, and SKY On Demand, digital era, making it a relevant ABS-CBN Corporation was Transpar- in the country a boost as it its online streaming service ex- product in Filipino homes. lauded by former deputy priva- ent is the enemy launches its all-new SKY On clusive to SKY subscribers. “Online viewing is gaining cy commissioner Dondi Mapa M a p a By Carla Paras-Sison Demand box that promises to The SKY On Demand box also ground in the given at the corporate governance said being inability of the delayed central bank action on in- give Filipino families a better promises convenience for sub- the growing internet penetra- training held for directors and transparent country to link terest rates to ease exchange rate TV viewing experience. scribers as they no longer have to tion over the past three years. officers of publicly listed com- and working its foreign pol- movements, inflation expecta- As a first-of-its-kind HD switch from one gadget to another However, research shows that panies (PLCs) associated with closely with icy to domestic tions and push for higher wages.” digibox in the Philippines, the to watch their favorite shows. still enjoy watching the Lopez Group. the NPC is requirements. Highest in ASEAN SKY On Demand box allows Claudia Suarez, business content on TV, whether for In his executive briefing on among best Unity party As a result, “Philippine in- subscribers to enjoy premium unit head of SKY’s Consumer legacy delivery of TV programs the Data Privacy Act of 2012, practices in Carlos fa- flation is now the highest in cable TV channels and stream Product Group, says the SKY from cable boxes or streamed Mapa gave extensive examples local data vors the shift to ASEAN.” De Dios considers shows and movies with its On Demand box matches via the internet. It is still an en- of data privacy requirements protection. Seated, l-r: First Balfour president Anthony Fernandez, LRMC president Juan Alfonso and MRAIL president a parliamentary inflation as a “tax” that affects built-in access to Netflix, You- the needs of consumers in the joyable family bonding activity. and breaches around the world, ABS-CBN Ferdinand Inacay at the contract signing government to all citizens, regardless of in- The new SKY On Demand box saying data privacy protection is reached out Former deputy privacy commissioner Dondi Mapa; and strengthen the come, “but especially the poor.” simplifies this viewing experi- a global issue. In the European to all affect- ICD trustee Atty. Teodoro Kalaw IV political party A 2008 study found that a 10% ence of Filipinos by enabling Union, companies that don’t ed customers system and en- increase in food prices increased LRMC, First Balfour-MRAIL content preferences to be ac- protect their customers from and successfully advised them tors (ICD), advised about “Sus- able parties to poverty incidence by 11%. He cessible on TV using just one data breaches may be fined as on next steps. For six custom- tainability in the Boardroom” compel disci- described this as an “uneven device,” she says. much as 4% of their annual ers that didn’t give their email and shared the results of his Dr. Emmanuel de Dios and Dr. Clarita Carlos pline among trade-off, which means that an JV sign pact on LRT-1 project Suarez adds that the SKY global revenue. or mobile numbers, registered study on sustainability among its members. She increase in inflation hurts more By Dolly Pasia-Ramos On Demand box also serves Proactive management mail was sent instead to their top-ranked PLCs. “WE are fighting one enemy, identified the Hugpong political than the increase in growth that as the company’s way of giving Mapa twice mentioned the addresses. Based on the 17 sustainable and it’s called climate change.” group organized by it buys.” LIGHT Rail Corpo- power distribution and moni- expansion project, and com- back to SKYcable’s loyal sub- proactive management of ABS- The law requires organiza- development goals set by the This was the declaration of Mayor Sarah Duterte as a poten- De Dios said the country ration (LRMC) has signed an toring system will significantly pleted the design-and-build scribers. CBN of an attack on its online tions that employ over 250 United Nations General As- Dr. Clarita Carlos, executive tial unity party. should revisit its strategy for agreement with the First Bal- improve the reliability and ef- contract of the LRT-1 North “SKYcable would not be SKY- shopping facility. ABS-CBN people or process the personal sembly in 2015, Kalaw said director of Strategic Research “It will take three generations addressing slow-onset climate four-MRAIL joint venture on ficiency of one of the busiest Extension project through a cable without the trust of our temporarily took down The ABS- information of at least 1,000 sustainability is as much about Foundation Inc. and retired to change individual behavior events, find a way to promote the P650-million Light Rail mass railway transit systems in joint venture with DMCI in subscribers. We are constantly in- CBN Store and the UAAP Store individuals, such as customers planetary resilience, or going political science professor of via the core values approach. A agricultural productivity which Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) recti- . With its passen- 2010. Promos & offers novating so we can give our SKY websites on September 19, 2018 or beneficiaries, to register with green, as it is about promoting the University of the Philip- quicker way to change behavior can address both poverty and fier substation rehabilitation ger journey increasing to half a In 2017, the company was kapamilya a convenient and high- following a report of a data breach. the NPC and appoint a data an inclusive and equitable soci- pines (UP), at the Lopez Group is to change the environment to inflation, and seek to revive its project. million a day since it became awarded with the largest single quality viewing experience wheth- Personal information and credit protection officer. Consent for ety as a means to achieve global economic and political briefing favor the actions you want to declining export sector, particu- A design-and-build contract, operational in the 1980s, this contract awarded for the exist- Speed up with SKY’s 200Mbps er on cable or online streaming card details of about 200 custom- the control and processing of peace. held on October 29. see,” Carlos said. larly in trade in goods. the project aims to replace ma- new project is a major compo- ing line, the LRT-1 structural unli fiber broadband bundle services,” she elaborates. ers were affected. The company personal information may be While the Securities and Ex- Carlos said this to support She lamented the lack of He said if the country is un- jor equipment in the rectifier nent towards enhanced passen- rehabilitation project. The whole family can go online at the same time trouble-free with Besides the new built-in fea- immediately reported the breach obtained in electronic, written change Commission will require her argument that nationalism strategy in government action, able to attend to “unfinished substations such as electrical ger safety. LRMC is a joint venture SKY’s 200Mbps unlimited fiber broadband bundled with premium tures and a multifunction personal to the National Privacy Commis- or recorded form. sustainability reports from PLCs is bad because it is “inward- as well as the lack of strategy in long-term business,” then the switchgears, rehabilitate its su- Undertaking the project with of Metro Pacific Investments HD cable TV. The new plan, priced at only P5,499, is now part video recorder or PVR, the SKY sion (NPC) even as an investiga- Replying to a query, Mapa by the end of the year (2018), looking” while the country has any proposed alternative gov- Philippines will continue on a pervisory control and data ac- First Balfour is MRAIL, a sub- Corporation’s Metro Pacific of the One SKY Fiber bundled portfolio that offers unlimited in- On Demand box boasts of an en- tion on the matter continued. said employees must be in- Kalaw said directors of PLCs long-standing commitments to ernment. disruptive process where “rev- quisition or SCADA systems, sidiary of Meralco. Light Rail Corporation, Ayala ternet with an HD cable TV premium plan, SKYcable Gold with hanced user interface, a built-in Jay Gomez, ABS-CBN’s formed about closed-circuit may find opportunities for sus- ASEAN integration and a bor- “What does a revolutionary enue generation may have to install new fire detection and One of the leaders in trans- Corporation’s AC Infrastruc- 22 HD and 96 SD channels. “We’re on a mission to give Filipinos TV guide and a picture-in-picture head of Information Security television cameras installed on tainability in their organization’s derless world. She favors a col- government look like? Laway run simply in order to stand alarm systems, and improve fa- port infrastructure, First Bal- ture Holdings Corporation, more options to experience ultra-high-speed internet bundled with or PIP function where users can and concurrent data protec- office premises. He cited a case value chain or as a core of their lective approach against climate lang (It’s nothing). There is no still.” This means economic cilities including the construc- four has worked on various and Philippine Investment premium content that they can get for a reasonable monthly service monitor a different channel on a tion officer, said that the data where the European Court of business model. Such oppor- change and had written a paper strategy. Even Build-Build- growth will not be sustainable tion of new workshop and stor- LRT-1 projects since the 2000s. Alliance for Infrastructure’s fee. This new One SKY Fiber plan is just one of the steps we’re tak- smaller screen while watching an- breach was caused by a compro- Justice ruled that installing hid- tunities, if pursued, will make on an ASEAN Rapid Response Build must be informed by and any short-term gains could age areas. In 2005, the company did the Macquarie Infrastructure ing to realize this goal,” said Alan Supnet, SKY head of broadband other channel on the same TV. mised account of a third-party den cameras in store premises sustainability action strategic for Force to address emergencies in strategy.” be quickly erased or reversed by Upon completion in October power supply and electrical Holdings (Philippines) Pte. products. For more details, visit mysky.com.ph/onesky. SKY subscribers with the e-commerce provider and only was a violation of data privacy; the corporation and avoid “ma- the region. unexpected shocks. 2020, the upgraded electrical works for the LRT-1 capacity Ltd. SKY On Demand box may also affected The ABS-CBN Store. hence, any evidence obtained jor sources of disconnect.” Carlos said: “For as long as Extrinsic disconnect Progressive governance we are not changing our politi- Arrey! These 5 Bollywood flicks download from the App Store However, the UAAP Store was from such hidden cameras were Carlos spoke about the “dem- cal structures, that is as long as and Google Play the SKY On also taken down as a precaution inadmissible for purposes of Extrinsic disconnect occurs will give you the feels Demand Box Remote app that prosecuting thieving employees, ocratic deficit” in the Philip- we will be the way we are. Be- Happiness comes to SKY homes in a new channel addition filled because the two sites used the when a company’s sustainabil- Discounted until November 15! enables private listening, among for example. pines and how “the nation-state cause we don’t have a cadre of with grandiose costumes, cinematography and production num- same e-commerce platform. ity action is not in sync with other features. Sustainability in the must be rendered obsolescent” leaders who want to move for- bers—ZEE Sine, the 24/7 Tagalized Bollywood movie channel. Gomez said both e-commerce the guidelines for reporting ad- ABS-CBN Philharmonic Orchestra presents ‘ The SKY On Demand box is boardroom in order to give way to more ward, then we will just continue Check out these cinematic gems from ZEE Sine! sites will return online after opted by the company. Intrin- initially available for as low as progressive and outward-look- to march in place.” 1. ‘Munna Michael.’ A young man who idolizes additional mitigation measures Also at the seminar, Atty. Te- sic disconnect occurs when the Exposed vulnerabilities P1,999. For more information, ing governance. National Geographic: Symphony for Our World’ is intent on forging a dancing career. Catch it on Pinoy Bollywood are installed “based on internal odoro Kalaw IV, trustee of the company inaccurately reports visit mysky.com.ph/sodbox. Among the hallmarks of the In the same briefing, Dr. Em- Box Office (PBBO) on Nov. 17, 9pm. and NPC recommendations.” Institute of Corporate Direc- its action based on the chosen democratic deficit is corruption, manuel de Dios, Oscar M. Lo- ON March 8, 2018, National This 90-minute live orches- land, through mountains and fi- graphic to create something 2. ‘Raees.’ Sha Rukh Khan is a man who builds an empire on “Sun- sustainability guidelines. which is “deeply embedded in pez Professor at the UP School Geographic and Jason Mi- tral performance will be pre- nally into the sky. truly special.” ABS-CBN remains most-watched network in October Kalaw encouraged directors Date with Shah Rukh Khan,” Nov. 11, 6pm. By Kane Choa the system.” She noted that of Economics, said factors that chael Paul Entertainment Inc. sented at the Theatre at Solaire Each environment will be “Combining 130 years of 3. ‘Chennai Express.’ Rahul meets the daughter of a local don and and officers to make sustain- corruption starts small in any led to rising prices exposed formed a partnership to pres- on November 30, 2018 with accompanied by a different or- National Geographic’s stun- they find love in this journey in exuberant South India. Watch it on MORE viewers nationwide its strong viewership in Total taym” (23.5%), “Home Sweetie ability part of organizational office, from pilfering office sup- long-term vulnerabilities of the ent the all-new “National Geo- matinee (3 p.m.) and gala (8 chestral movement, resulting in ning visual storytelling with “SunDate with Shah Rukh Khan,” Nov. 25 at 6pm. turned to ABS-CBN for values- Luzon with an average audience Home” (22.6%), “Meteor Gar- culture, starting from the top so plies to siphoning off gasoline, Philippine economy. graphic: Symphony for Our p.m.) shows, with ground- a powerful musical tribute to original music from award- 4. ‘Secret Superstar.’ A girl is beaten up by her father when she laden and relevant news stories share of 39% versus GMA’s 34%, den” (22.5%), “Halik” (22.1%) as to gain the cooperation of ev- and marking oneself as on time Among these vulnerabilities World,” which began touring breaking imagery and storytell- the beauty and wonders of the winning composers will bring shows signs of pursuing her dream. This movie airs on “Aamir Khan as it scored an average audience in Total Visayas with 53% com- and “MMK 25” (21.8%). eryone down the line in learn- even when one is tardy. How- are “lagging export competitive- in April 2018. ing from 130 years of National wild world. the story of our planet to life Special,” Nov. 9 at 9pm. share of 44%, or 13 points higher pared to 24% of GMA and in Moreover, prime time teleser- ing and developing capabilities ever, as the stakes get higher, it ness, low agricultural productiv- Combining National Geo- Geographic history matched in “National Geographic has in a truly special way for audi- 5. ‘Anjaana Anjaani’/‘Suicidal Strangers.’ A man who is about to than GMA’s 31%, according to Total Mindanao with 53% while ye “Halik” is a hit online, garner- for sustainable action. He said will take the collusion of at least ity, inability to deal with climate graphic natural history footage perfect synchronization with inspired generations to explore, ences all over the world,” said jump off Manhattan Bridge meets a heartbroken woman. They -de data from Kantar Media. GMA got only 25%. ing over 3.6 million weekly views sustainability should be a lead- six insiders to pull it off, includ- change and government’s low with an original symphony and a live orchestra and choir, the understand and protect our Rosa Zeegers, executive vice cide to accomplish their unfulfilled dreams before ending their lives. ABS-CBN ruled both in ur- Nine out of the 10 most on iWant TV and consistently ership opportunity instead of a ing the auditor-in-residence of capacity to coordinate and im- theme created by Emmy- and ABS-CBN Philharmonic Or- world. Bringing this type of president of Consumer Prod- This romcom is available on PBBO, Nov. 10 at 9pm. ban and rural homes, particularly watched programs were produced trending on social media. compliance challenge. the government agency. plement.” BAFTA-nominated Bleed- chestra, under the baton of Ge- storytelling to life in symphony ucts and Experiences at Na- Discover these Bollywood masterpieces on ZEE Sine on SKY in Metro Manila where it re- by ABS-CBN, led by “FPJ’s Ang The Kapamilya network also The training was conducted The democratic deficit also De Dios said other than world ing Fingers Music, featuring rard Salonga together with the is an incredible honor,” said Ja- tional Geographic Partners. Select. Watch the channel for free until Apr. 14, 2019 on Ch. 112 corded an average audience share Probinsyano” (43.6%) and “TV won across all time blocks, par- by the ICD on October 29 at manifests in the “dead political petroleum prices and bad weather, composers Austin Fray and Ateneo Chamber Singers. son Michael Paul, president of For ticket information, call (Metro Manila). For more details on ZEE Sine and other SKY of 42% compared to GMA’s 25%. Patrol” (32.2%). ticularly in prime time where The Loft@Manansala. It was party system” that is unable to the government could have acted Andrew Christie, “Symphony Driven by a five-part composi- Jason Michael Paul Entertain- TicketWorld at 891-9999 or visit products and services, log on to mysky.com.ph, call 418-0000 or It also won in Mega Manila with The top 10 included “Ngayon it scored an average audience attended by over a hundred penalize “turncoatism” in the to avoid the other events that led for Our World” is amusical tion, “Symphony for Our World” ment Inc. “We’re bringing to- www.ticketworld.com.ph. A 20% visit the nearest SKYzone. 36%, beating GMA’s 33%. at Kailanman” (29.4%), “The Kids’ share of 48%, 17 points higher directors and officers of Lopez way it is considered as political to record inflation such as the “rice journey through some of the pairs artistry with science as it gether everything I’ve learned discount will be given to employ- The Kapamilya network kept Choice” (25.6%), “Wansapan- than GMA’s 31%. Group PLCs. suicide in the developed de- supply fiasco, poorly timed excise world’s most incredible wildlife brings viewers from the depths from over 20 years in music ees of ABS-CBN and its affili- mocracies. It is also seen in the taxes on petroleum (TRAIN 1), spectacles. of the sea to the coastlines, onto production with National Geo- ates until November 15, 2018. Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink November 2018 Councils Lopezlink November 2018  couch potato treats Trailer of iWant original movie ‘Glorious’ sets PH Comptrollers’ Circle ‘CarGel’ ‘kilig’ continues social media ablaze, earns 6M views in a day in ‘PlayHouse’ Comptrollers’ Circle conducts seminar on Mornings are ANGEL Aquino and Tony La- Produced exclusively for iWant raved about the scenes featuring reached over 1M views in the last 3 filled with brusca set the internet on fire after by Dreamscape Digital, “Glorious” Angel and Tony. hours, so far). But, beyond the love more love and the trailer of their iWant original revolves around Glory (Angel), a The names of the two stars also scenes its protagonists do, allow it accounting updates, gears up for general assembly kilig as Carlo movie “Glorious” made the rounds 52-year-old woman who falls in trended on Twitter in the Philippines to begin a conversation about seeing Aquino joins online, having earned more than six love with Niko (Tony), a guy 30 as netizens and various celebrities, older women and younger men on FOR over 19 years now, the comprehensive tax reform pro- the cast of million views in 24 hours. iWant is years her junior. including Lea Salonga, posted their screen. Given how utterly beautiful Lopez Group Comptrollers’ gram. ABS-CBN’s the new streaming service of ABS- The full trailer has tallied more enthusiastic reactions to the trailer. both Angel Aquino and Tony La- Circle has held its regular an- The whole-day affair was “PlayHouse.” CBN which will be available to than six million views on various Lea posted on her Facebook page: brusca are, I am all for it, and wish nual conference on accounting, conducted by SGV & Co. and Carlo plays Harold, a doctor who first encoun- iOS and Android users starting Facebook pages after it was re- “So, I just saw the sexiest movie for their movie Glorious to be a taxation and regulatory updates. the speakers were all partners tered Patty () when he saw November 17. leased on November 4, as netizens trailer I’ve seen in a long time (it’s massive hit.” The event, held at the Rockwell from the audit, business advi- her crying in the rain after her breakup with Business Center in Ortigas on sory and tax group. The SGV Marlon (Zanjoe Marudo). Harold and Patty’s October 11, was attended by partners included Editha Esta- second meeting, however, was not as pleasant as Chef Claude explores Pinoy cuisine in ‘Chasing Flavors’ more than 180 members. cio, Noel Rabaja, Ma. Emelita the first one; however, it bolsters Harold’s inter- The seminar included the Villanueva, Ysmael Acosta and est in Patty. What role will Harold play in Patty’s CLAUDE Tayag navigates his way out locally revered dishes with latest updates in accounting Frances Rose Villamayor. and Marlon’s lives? Don’t miss the morning fun in through different parts of the Philip- the province’s prized haul from and tax regulations which are On December 12, the “PlayHouse” on ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN HD pines to explore more of the coun- the sea—tuna. relevant and applicable to the Comptrollers’ Circle will hold (SKYcable Ch. 167). try’s cuisine in the all-new season of Meanwhile, Pia and model- comptrollers group, as well as its annual general assembly “Chasing Flavors,” while Pia Wurtz- turned-yoga instructor Vivien Tan- information pertaining to fi- at the ELJ Communications bach makes her way to Singapore. Vaca have their “Crazy Rich Asian nancial reporting and the year- Center in . This Third Generation Holdings CFO Jei-Jei Gertes welcomes members to the Comptrollers’ Circle conference First stop for “Chasing Flavors” Tour” at the Lion City in “Pia’s end audit reminders and sched- group-wide conference is or- is the Visayas, with Dumaguete Postcards.” ules. ganized annually to update The event will coincide with management with real-time, Aside from Lopez Group and Industry, and Tax Man- and included in the itiner- Ready your tummy for another The topics discussed were Lopez Group comptrollers and the group’s Christmas party useful, accurate and reliable activities, the Comptrollers’ agement Association of the ary. For his Luzon escapade, chef gastronomic adventure in the lat- revenue from contracts with accounting and finance officers aimed at fostering fellowship financial statements, ensuring Circle also actively partici- Philippines. Claude goes to , Cavite est season of chef Claude’s “Chas- customers, related party trans- on current developments on rel- and camaraderie among the that individual company inter- pates in various professional The Lopez Group Comp- and, last but not least, he comes ing Flavors” on November 9 at 8 actions and disclosures, ac- evant topics outside the sphere members. ests, processes and procedures organizations, particularly the trollers’ Circle core team in- home to to prepare p.m. Catch “Pia’s Postcards” on counting for employee benefits, of accounting and financial re- This year marks the 19th are aligned with best practices Philippine Institute of Certi- cludes Jingle Hernandez, scrumptious meals specially made Thursdays at 9:30 p.m., Saturdays and tax updates which include porting, with the end in view of year of the Comptrollers’ Cir- standards, and to promote fied Public Accountants, As- Lanie Caimol, Jei-Jei Gertes, for Noche Buena and Christmas. at 2 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. on the Tax Reform for Accelera- assisting them in their personal cle. Through the years, it has work-life balance among its sociation of Certified Public Mina Ubaña and Aldrin Cer- He then travels to Davao to Metro Channel (SKYcable Ch. 52 tion and Inclusion law of the development. continuously aimed to provide members. Accountants in Commerce rado. have a taste of durian and tries and Ch. 174 on HD). Elsa Droga, brother take Special Feature Biz Excellence home ‘The Kids’ Choice’ Cebu mom is first ‘KusiReyna’ on ‘’ G Stuff makes the ‘ber’ months healthful months crown By Wilbur Hernandez ‘,’ Elsa Droga and her brother Raprap were named THE search for “Umagang Kay ing and resourceful mothers with and Kapampangan cuisine ex- as the first “The Kid’s Choice” celebrity grand Ganda’s” (UKG) first “KusiRey- exceptional culinary skills and pert Lillian Borromeo. The best ‘Team YeY’ win at winner as they wowed the kiddie judges and na” has ended with Cebu na- wit. of the best competed for the viewers with their entertaining dance exhibi- tive Cheryl Gueñares claiming The Visayan bet bested Gina crown in the finals on October Sinebata 2018 tions. Meanwhile, the Santos family was hailed kitchen supremacy, winning the de Leon (National Capital Re- 26 in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. as champion with their death-defying stunts judges over with her signature gion), Jennifer Taojo (Luzon) “KusiReyna” is part of “UKG’s” ABS-CBN was recognized bracing other cultures. The and dance routine. Both winners brought home recipes and helpful tips in the and Melanie Tingzon (Mind- thrust to further help and support for producing quality, value- show, which provides kids P500,000 as cash prize. Hosted by Robi Domin- kitchen. anao). mothers. oriented shows for children with fun, educational and in- go and Eric Nicolas, “The Kids’ Choice” is led by Cheryl, a native of The KusiReyna search began Watch “Umagang Kay Ganda,” and their families as “Wansa- teractive activities like dance, the “The Just Kids League”—Xia Vigor, Chunsa and a mother of two, won various in February with participants airing Monday to Friday from panataym” and “Team YeY” storytelling, music and sports, Jung, Jayden Villegas, Carlo Mendoza and Onyok prizes including cash, supplies to from all over the Philippines 4:55 a.m. to 8 a.m. on ABS-CBN, won at the Sinebata 2018 airs every day at 8:30 a.m. and Pineda—who judge the family contenders. make more of her winning dish- competing in cook-offs and be- ABS-CBN HD and DZMM Tel- awards for value-laden and 3 p.m. on YeY, the all-kids es, and a brand-new house and ing mentored and judged by chef eRadyo on TV, or on iwantv.com. educational programs for channel available on ABS- lot in the nationwide search that Tatung Sarthou, Bagoong Club ph or skyondemand.com.phon- children, officially mak- CBN TVplus. CineMo’s ‘Sorpresaya,’ put the spotlight on loving, car- executive chef Tristan Bayani line. ing it to the list of entries As the winners of Sine- set to represent the Philip- bata 2018, “Wansapana- the first game show on pines at the Southeast Asian taym” and “Team YeY” will digital TV straw set Video Festival for Children be among the Philippines’ ABS- On November 30 Do your share in reducing (SEAVFC). official entries to the sec- C B N TNT Boys conquer Araneta Coliseum in first major concert the use of plastic straws. One “Wansapanataym” won in ond SEAVFC to be held in T V p l u s set comes in a slim jute sack and the Professional Fiction cate- Manila on November 22 to users can ONLY a little over a year after Jhon Clyd Talili, fellow “Your Face includes a cleaner to help keep gory for shows for teens aged 24. look for- Mackie Empuerto, Keifer Sanchez Sounds Familiar Kids” perform- your straws reusable. 13 to 17. The winning entry, Sinebata 2018 is a festival Amazing tea and ginger ward to and Francis Concepcion became ers Chunsa Jung, Esang de Tor- which is the first episode of and competition of creators turmeric tea e x c i t i n g officially known as the TNT Boys, res, Krystal Brimner, Marco Masa, “Wansapanataym Presents of videos for and by chil- and fun the trio will stage its first major Noel Comia Jr., Onyok Pineda, G Stuff, the health and organic to lull you to sleep. Try the Kefir dip One tablespoon daily of Jasmin’s Flower Powers,” dren from the Philippines mornings concert titled “Listen: The Big Shot Sheena Belarmino and Xia Vigor, products store, remains ecol- lemongrass variant for a minty Spruce up chips and crack- either tea will lead you to a tackled honesty and integrity convened by Anak TV, an as its all-day movie channel CineMo airs “Sor- Concert” at the Araneta Coliseum and . ogy-loving and environment- scent, while the eucalyptus will ers with the kefir dip. 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Choa) Spritz this in your bedroom servatives. Bamboo straw and metal 416-1828.  Lopezlink November 2018 Lopezlink November 2018  Meet the Winners Unsung Heroes Jose Pascual Jr.: He has made La Mesa his home and his life for almost two decades JOSE Pascual Jr. is the proj- ect supervisor of the Forest Protection Component and former supervisor of Nursery Mangement and Vermi-com- posting of La Mesa Water- shed—the catch basin of An- gat, Umiray and Ipo dams, the sources of potable water for Northern Luzon residents. Hired in 2000, Pascual has Clockwise from top: Cedie Lopez consistently shown his profes- Vargas and Rina Lopez-Bautista sionalism, passion and love for present the Unsung Heroes; La Mesa. He is considered by ABS-CBN Lifestyle Ecosystem his colleagues as their mentor president Ernie Lopez; Devin and an expert on agriculture Jose Pascual Jr. (rightmost), with his wife Virginia, onstage with Mike Lopez, Mark Lopez, Oscar M. Lopez, Jamie Lopez, Thomas Lopez leads the and tree-growing by new for- Cedie Lopez Vargas and Rina Lopez-Bautista recitation of the Lopez Credo; esters and forest employees. host Cary Lopez shares a light For Pascual, La Mesa After 18 years of managing his love for his work. Pas- Pascual demonstrates the moment with his cohosts, Jodi Watershed is a labor of love. the watershed, La Mesa forest cual personifies joyful service, value of unity via his collab- Santamaria and Miguel Lopez Vargas; A power collab between It is more than work. It has officers including Pascual have passion and love for his job. orative mind-set. Dulce and Esang de Torres for the become his life for almost two successfully reforested a total He looks forward to staying He demonstrates the value afternoon’s finale; Nyoy Volante, decades. of 1,552 hectares equivalent in the forest, managing the of nationalism through his Radha, and Working in La Mesa poses to 95,872 endemic forest tree seedlings in the nursery and genuine love for La Mesa Klarisse de Guzman fire up a lot of risks, including abuses species; protected the water- monitoring the forest with and the environment in gen- the audience with a medley of by violators and illegal poach- shed by deploying foot patrol his coworkers. eral. He believes that every inspiring anthems ers, attempts to swim in the guards, especially during sum- Pascual is also a member of Filipino deserves clean water reservoir, etc. Apprehending mer to prevent forest fires; the Knights of Columbus in and air. He shows integrity INNOVATORS.. from Lopez Group chairman thermal Business Unit (LGBU) Camp” by Bantay Kalikasan in decisions, commitments and ac- these violators, Pascual was at apprehended a total of 1,878 Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. through his prudent handling from page 1 emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Return-To-Service Team. Sabang Daguitan, Leyte. tions. They tell us how passion- one point almost shot. Instead violators; constructed 125.6 Demonstrating the value of La Mesa’s revolving fund Lopez Group Foundation Inc. Forest protectors “Walang bahay, walang pera, ate you are, how knowledgeable of being scared, he faced the kilometers of stretch roadside of business excellence, Pascual for its daily operations. He ac- These are just some of president Cedie Lopez Vargas Meanwhile, “Beans of Hope: walang trabaho, walang makain,” you are and how dedicated you violators, not by force but by and 76,145 square meter fire- has consistently given his best complishes reports and is very the remarkable projects and (MLV), MLL, SKY Cable From Kaingeros to Green War- was how Ailyn Caballero, are to your projects, programs, calm and peaceful communi- breaks to prevent forest fires; as forest protection supervisor transparent. endeavors that won Lopez Managed Services head Jamie riors” by the NIGBU-CREW Leyte site specialist, described causes, organizations… We cel- cation. promoted both the La Mesa and is considered as one of Pascual is compassionate. Achievement Awards (LAA) Lopez, and Lopez Holdings of EDC, was the afternoon’s their community post-Yolanda ebrate the Lopez Achievement Pascual is also full of con- Watershed and Ecopark by the best nursery supervisors, He wants none of his cowork- for their respective teams dur- Corporation executive vice first winner in the Public Re- in 2013. Bantay Kalikasan took Awards annually because of viction. Some violators were educating a total of 434,145 making the reforestation a ers to be left behind in line ing the program’s 16th award- president Mike Lopez. sponsibility category. the residents in hand, teaching teams like yours. You have done jailed, and he made sure that tourists and earning a total huge success. Ninety-two with the value of social justice. ing ceremonies on October 10. Claiming the afternoon’s “The transformation of the them sustainable sources of an excellent job. Thank you for proper documentation of the revenue of P37,769,917; and percent of the seedlings Pascual enthusiastically As this year’s theme was first award, in the Customer Baslay farmers from kaingeros livelihood while also protecting always raising the bar of excel- cases was filed and in order. coordinated with major stake- planted survived, making teaches guests how to plant trees “Facing up to the Challenge of Focus category, was “Moon- to forest protectors would not the environment. lence,” MML said. Aside from violators, the holders totaling 428 companies Bantay Kalikasan the pioneer and how important these are. Disruption,” ABS-CBN chair- chasers.ph: Mastering TV- have been possible without Today, they have “food on With 130 team and individ- forest is at risk for disasters and individuals who helped in watershed management Pascual is married to Vir- man Mark L. Lopez (MLL) Digital Integration to Create two things: number one, the the table, all their [residents’] ual winners, 21 special awardees, like forest fires. Pascual trains maintain La Mesa. and protection and a model in ginia Pascual. He has four shared the story of Henry Hu. an Immersive Fan Experience” passion and dedication of our kids go to school, lahat sila 12 Unsung Heroes awardees his staff how to properly His dedication and com- watershed rehabilitation and children: Joel, Jay, Michael The twentysomething Ameri- by the DMD Operations Team EDC employees in serving our meron nang trabaho, so it’s re- and five lifetime achievement monitor the forest 24/7. mitment are a testament to maintenance. King and Jomar. can developed Café X, a robot- of ABS-CBN. communities and protecting ally a big help… We’d like to awardees throughout its 16- powered coffee kiosk, after no- Teams from three com- the forests; and secondly, the thank Bantay Kalikasan for year run thus far, “the LAA has Agustin Zaragoza, trusted man on the ground in Guimaras ticing he spent too much time panies picked up wins in trust and cooperation of our everything,” she said. truly shown that we, the Lopez lining up to get a cup of coffee. the Business Management farmers…,” said Atty. Allan Bantay Bata 163 of ALKFI Group employees, are capable AGUSTIN Zaragoza has He started his career as Lopez family in Buenavista, facilitating pending transac- MLL underscored the im- category: First Gen’s Project Barcena, Watershed and CSR and the Failon Ngayon Team of exceptional achievements,” dedicated a total of 26 years of marketing assistant and then Guimaras in the 1990s until tions, including compliance portance of “[disrupting] the Terra Team for its entry “Asia’s division head of EDC. of ABS-CBN complete the MML stressed. his life with the Lopez Group, as an accounting assistant 1995. Then, he was absorbed with government regulations normal in order to survive and Largest Voluntary Tender Of- For Jeff Canoy, who spoke Public Responsibility awardees First Philippine Realty Cor- most of these as the property of TREE Inc., the company by FARM Inc., engaged in the and the settlement of the re- enable our organizations to re- fer in the Power Sector: The on behalf of the ABS-CBN with their entries “Bantay Bata poration president Cary Lopez and administration officer of responsible for the establish- business of mango production maining company obligations. main relevant to our customers Entry of Macquarie and the DocuCentral Team, winning 163: The Hope at the End returned as LAA host after a Genata Holdings Corpora- ment of the mango plantation and marketing, as its accoun- Zaragoza’s punctuality, today and to the generations to Government of Singapore an LAA served as an encour- of the Line” and “Pamana ng four-year hiatus, with fourth- tion since 2001. in the ancestral property of the tant until its closure in 1998. strong sense of accountability, come.” (“GIC”) Into Energy Develop- agement for them to continue Mina,” respectively. generation Lopez Miguel Var- He then moved to teamwork, passion and leader- “Innovation is no longer an ment Corporation (EDC)”; the to be champions of truth at a The year’s Unsung Heroes, gas and actress Jodi Santamaria Guimaras Agricul- ship prompted Jei-jei Gertes, option nor a luxury but a mat- EDC NIGBU ASPA Team for time when their profession is Bantay Kalikasan project super- ably providing support as ture and Aquacul- vice president and CFO of ter of survival and relevance,” “Mitigating Losses Through under attack. visor Jose Pascual Jr. and Genata cohosts. Devin Thomas Lopez, ture Corporation, Third Generation Holdings, to he stressed in his opening re- the ASPA Market: First Geo- “Gaya nga ng sabi ng title Holdings Corporation property another member of the fourth which operates convince him to join Genata marks. thermal Facility to Successfully ng mga docu namin, hindi kami officer Agustin Zaragoza, were generation, led the recitation of hundreds of hect- Holdings. His main tasks and Achieving ultimate goals Implement Regulating Reserve pasisiil para mapagtanggol na- awarded by MLV and Knowl- the Lopez Credo and Values. ares of fishponds responsibilities include ascer- MLL also commended this Ancillary Services in the Phil- min ang paglayang minamahal,” edge Channel Foundation Inc. Further spicing up the for milkfish and taining and properly docu- year’s batch of winners—four ippine Power Market”; and the Canoy said. president Rina Lopez-Bautista. ceremonies were powerhouse prawn production, menting the Lopez Group’s from ABS-CBN, two from Dream Team of ABS-CBN for The team won for “Docu- Inspiring achievements performances from Sheena Be- until 2001. agricultural landholdings ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya “ABS-CBN’s Unilever Story Central: Chasing the Truth in Mike Lopez delivered the larmino; Klarisse de Guzman, Zaragoza sin- covering approximately 5,000 Foundation Inc. (ALKFI), three Studio: The Partnership That the Midst of War. closing remarks on behalf of Nyoy Volante, Zia Quizon glehandedly took hectares in Guimaras. from Energy Development Pays Off.” Community’s transforma- Lopez Group chairman Manu- and Sam Concepcion; “Tawag on the responsibil- Zaragoza has delivered Corporation (EDC) and one EDC had the lone win in tion el M. Lopez (MML), who was ng Tanghalan” finalists Steven ities of taking care great work output and has kept from First Gen Corporation— the Operations Management The story of a community’s out of the country. Paysu, Marielle Montellano, of the remaining excellent work relations with From top: Project Terra Team, First Gen; NIGBU ASPA Team, EDC; Dream Team, ABS-CBN; LGBU Return-To-Service for “breaking ground in order to category for “EDC LGBU’s transformation is the subject of “Your achievements and Froilan Canlas, Arabelle dela milkfish stocks, various internal and external Team, EDC; NIGBU-CREW, EDC; Failon Ngayon Team, ABS-CBN; DocuCentral Team, ABS-CBN; Bantay Kalikasan achieve ultimate goals.” Return to Service After a the winning entry “Kwento ng stories are very inspiring. They Cruz, Sam Mangubat and preserving the Team, ALKFI; and Bantay Bata 163 Team, ALKFI. Main cover photo shows ABS-CBN’s DMD Operations Team. The winners received their 6.5-Magnitude Earthquake” Pagbangon: The Transforma- did not happen by chance. They Rachel Gabreza; and Esang de Agustin Zaragoza (rightmost) receives his award from the Lopez family company’s assets, Turn to page 11 team and individual trophies spearheaded by the Leyte Geo- tion of Sabang Daguitan Surf are the results of very deliberate Torres and Dulce.  Lopezlink November 2018 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink November 2018  By Dan Lopez Layug At the GRI summit Compound Interest Ongoings Protecting nature, sustaining Storytelling BIG dreams seem impossible business, impacting lives until they are achieved. Stories By Jose Carlos Campos of others striving to change the world help bridge the gap be- CEDIE Lopez Vargas, presi- tween the seemingly impossible dent of Lopez Group Founda- and the actionable. Stories touch tion Inc., spoke at the 2018 the heart and inspire others to Global Reporting Initiative act. (GRI) Sustainability Summit, In October, my wife Anacelle themed “Together Towards a ALKFI chairman Gabby Lopez and Globe president Ernest Cu shake hands after the MOA signing. Also in photo are and I were inspired by the stories Sustainable Philippines,” held ALKFI managing director Susan Afan, chief finance and services officer Angelita Lara and Central Marketing head of changemakers. in Pasay City on October 8. Paul Vincent Mercado, Mynt CFO Ray Berja, VP Edward Layug and president Anthony Thomas Stories of future entre- Vargas spoke at the “Fam- preneurs ily Businesses and Founda- At INSEAD France, we tions: A Force for Sustainable A better world through GCash Dan and Anacelle share their experiences with INSEAD students who have the desire to become social entrepreneurs LGFI president Cedie Lopez Vargas with her fellow GRI summit panelists, By Eva Mae Nares met students willing to take Development” session, where the “road less traveled” of social Ruel Maranan of Ayala Foundation, Ramon Gil Macapagal of SMIC and Mike Stories of impact plans she discussed how the Lopez Liwanag of JG Summit, and moderator Coco Alcuaz HELPING is now easier with wallet at one of over 16,000 City. The customer just needs entrepreneurship versus the family practices sustainable an app at one’s fingertips. GCash partner outlets nation- to tap on Scan QR, point the security of a typical post-MBA In the Netherlands, we guided development. Vargas started by shaping the mission, vision and world; hence, they have taken the ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- wide— including 7-Eleven, phone’s camera at the QR code, job. One story that inspired us group discussions and mentored talking about how the Lopezes values of Lopez companies and sustainable path with each one pamilya Foundation Inc. (ALK- SM Business Centers, Robin- enter the amount to pay and was the business idea of bring- others towards their sustainabili- and their businesses survived foundations today. contributing to climate stability FI) recently sealed a partnership sons Business Centers, Pure- confirm the payment. ing fast and reliable emergency ty path at the Nudge Global Im- calamities and disasters in the “Today the companies face a guided by the GRI protocols in with GCash, the nation’s largest gold branches and Villarica Every “Buy Load” GCash healthcare services in Africa pact Challenge, an eight-month past. She stressed that “…at new challenge, which is climate varying levels of competence. mobile wallet, which will provide Pawnshop branches—and tell transaction done through the using an app that connects mo- program on the UN Sustainable each juncture we endured and change. In response to this, the Vargas ended her talk by a digital platform for donation the cashier to cash in to their GCash app means a dona- torbike ambulances. Development Goals. adapted, seeking new opportu- Lopez companies have made a stating that “for the Lopez Identifying causes of We heard stories from young through the GCash app. GCash account. Cashing in to tion of P1 to the programs business problems and nities to survive.” difficult but strategic decision Group, corporate social respon- Getting a GCash account a GCash account is free. and advocacies of ALKFI. The sustainability champions from These lessons were carried not to invest in coal for the long sibility is so integrated into our using stories to propose Heineken Mexico, Danone In- is easy. Globe, Smart, Sun, A dedicated GCash QR partnership aims to show digi- solutions forward to the next generation term,” added Vargas. business strategies, it is difficult TM or Talk & Text users can code will be provided by Mynt tal and non-digital natives that donesia, Philips Canada, BMW and were deeply embedded in The Lopez companies are to tell where the business ends download the GCash app for for ALKFI which will be avail- even a little help can go a long In Kenya, Anacelle was part Germany, Engie Belgium, etc. the DNA of the Lopez family, taking steps towards a better and foundation work begins.” free from the App Store or able in all participating stores way in making a difference in of the coaching panel for the One participant from Brazil PHOTO BY: IVY HENSON IVY BY: PHOTO from Google Play, sign up for nationwide and at the ABS- the lives of children, communi- Great Minds Challenge. The shared her story of Heineken For turning concept into reality, PeoplePods is awarded the Nudge Global THE library services of Lopez Museum and Library (LML) an account, fund their GCash CBN compound in Quezon ties and those in need. program gathered business lead- turning unrecyclable bottles into Impact Award 2018 by the hand of the King of the Netherlands at the Nudge will be temporarily closed starting November 12, 2018 due to ers from various sectors like the sand for construction projects. Global Summit held in the Peace Palace, The Hague its transfer to a new location. Library services will resume in flower industry, technology, law, Sharing our story to a global audience the first quarter of 2019. Operation Sagip helps families transportation etc. Each partici- portunity to be a TEDx speaker powerful. They inspire others to Future visits to the Lopez Library may be booked by ap- pant identified the root cause of Anacelle shared PeoplePods’ in Europe. become the change they wish pointment. Forms and instructions for library appointments affected by Ompong, landslide in Naga their organizational problems. vision of empowering women In the same way that the story to see in the world. If you are will be available on the LML website in the first quarter of By Althea Cahayag She helped coach on establish- at the bottom of the pyramid of others inspired us, we hope our making a positive change, share 2019. ing attainable action plans using through sustainable co-living story can inspire others. it with people around you. Your Please look forward to LML’s future projects and watch JACKIELOU Basawil’s son to stay and a place where they turned over cash and in-kind impact frameworks and visual- communities. She is one of the In the month of October, example may inspire other its social media pages for updates. and aunt died in the landslide can hold the wake for her de- donations such as clothes and ization storytelling. first Filipinos to be given the op- we learned that stories are changemakers. in Bgry. Ampucao, Itogon, Ben- ceased relatives. medicines to help families af- guet in September; they also lost Basawil’s family is just one of fected by the calamity. By Dulce Festin-Baybay their house during the landslide the 7,065 families given aid by “We want to give it to the Seeds of Hope caused by typhoon Ompong. Operation Sagip through its relief most deserving, to those who Basawil’s neighbors helped operations for typhoon Ompong need it the most, and to who her construct a shanty so they in Cagayan and Benguet. A total can give it [the fastest],” said Officials from EDC and DENR lead the inauguration of the 7.79-hectare Boracay Wetland Conservation Park would have a temporary place of 35,325 individuals received re- WOBA Foundation founder ‘Tito Roby, salamat is not enough’ lief packs containing rice, canned Constancia Lichauco. Always joyful goods and hygiene kits. Aside from Cagayan and LopezLink presents another ben- initiatives of the Lopez Group zation, was suddenly informed Roby was opening PIA-PAAFI leave them, and she was right. “I hope this will not happen Benguet, Operation Sagip also eficiary whose life was impacted and the Lopez family. that the organization’s scholar- (Philippine International “He was a helpful man and PAAFI continued helping her EDC’s wetland conservation park by the CSR and philanthropic IF Emma Barca-Reanzares ship program in their area was Aid based in San Francisco was always joyful. He didn’t and the others. again to us and to all of our reached out to 968 families Registered social worker neighbors in Itogon, Benguet,” affected by the landslide that did not meet ending. Barca-Reanzares was and founded by Mona Lisa want to see any sad child when- showcased on Boracay’s reopening Basawil said, trying to hold occurred in Naga, Cebu also in Roberto “Roby” devastated. She was looking Yuchengco, and Phil-Asia As- ever he would visit our drop-in Barca-Reanzares was able By Ivy Henson back her tears. September. M. Lopez, she forward to receiving the schol- sistance Foundation Inc.) in shelter. He would immediately to finish college and become a Operation Sagip’s relief The landslide affected five would not be arship throughout her elemen- Ermita, Manila, which catered ask why the child was sad or registered social worker. She is VISITORS and guests cel- Environment and Natural Re- “It’s places like this that of-the-art automated nurseries efforts are fueled by the dona- barangays—Tinaan, Mainit, where she is tary years as a stepping stone to to street children, orphans, whether he/she was sick or had now a volunteer coordinator of ebrated the inauguration of sources (DENR). Wetland no. help us all understand the in Antipolo, Rizal and Negros tions they receive from dif- Naalad, Pangdan and Cabun- now, gainfully pursue higher studies. child abuse victims and other other needs and he would im- PAAFI scholars in their com- Boracay Wetland Conservation 2—a brackish-water swamp- fragility of nature,” Vasay said, Oriental,” said Atty. Allan Bar- ferent individuals and groups. galan—leaving 65 people dead, employed as a “My parents had difficulty underprivileged children who mediately talk to the staff. munity. Park (BWCP) during the of- turned-construction dump—is “and how important it is for all cena, head of the Watershed Recently, the Women of Bel- 18 injured and several other local govern- providing for our educational wanted to finish high school. “It was important for him to “The only advice I can give ficial reopening of Boracay to now a conservation park with a of us to work together so that it and CSR department of EDC. Air (WOBA) Foundation Inc. individuals still missing. ment social needs at that time. My father PAAFI scholars are provid- provide educational opportuni- to PAAFI scholars is to always the public on October 26. two-story deck for bird watch- will sustain us and our family in “By planting these tree worker. Her had an irregular income as a ed a monthly allowance, as well ties for the children. He was be grateful and give importance They enjoyed a ribbon- ing and pathways showcasing the future.” seedlings now, we hope in a husband works foreman and my mother was as values formation, livelihood quite optimistic that we would to the opportunities provided cutting ceremony, guided native trees. Envisioned as a very im- few years’ time Boracay will not as a company a housekeeper and taking care training and medical and den- achieve or fulfill all our dreams. to them as this is our weapon trail walks with wetland vol- During the ribbon-cut- portant tourist attraction in only boast of its clean waters driver and they of my younger siblings. The tal benefits which also extend He always told us to study against poverty. unteers, wetland and wildlife ting ceremony, EDC head of Boracay, BWCP is planned out and crystal white sands but will have five chil- income of my father was only to their parents. well as this was our means to “For Tito Roby,” adds viewing, and tree planting of Finance Nestor Vasay empha- to be constructed with facilities also show off their native tree dren, all study- enough for our daily basic Barca-Reanzares recalls improve our lives and help oth- Barca-Reanzares, “the word critically endangered native sized the importance of having for locals and tourists to visit arboretum which can become ing in a public needs,” narrates Barca-Rean- that Roby told her he would ers as well. But then he passed ‘salamat’ is not enough. For all trees in Energy Development access to nature close to home and appreciate nature up close. an added source of pride by the school in Taguig zares. help her finish college and away,” says Barca-Reanzares. that he has given us, in return, I Corporation’s (EDC) adopted and thanked everyone who “…There will be 29 species community,” Barcena added. City. Meeting ‘Tito’ could take up whatever course After Roby’s demise on will continue doing good espe- 7.79-hectare conservation helped make the conservation of trees that can be seen here, To date, the BINHI pro- In the early Then she met Roberto M. she wanted. And when she in- September 26, 1992, the schol- cially to children in need. park. park a reality, from local work- 21 of which are part of the 96 gram has reforested 9,196 hect- 1990s, Barca- Lopez (he did not want to be formed him she wanted to be ars of PAAFI were worried If you want to sponsor a PAAFI The site in Brgy. Balabag is ers and members of the com- threatened species that EDC ares across EDC’s geothermal Reanzares, who called “sir,” remembers Barca- a social worker so she can help about their future. But Barca- scholar, call Fe at 683-0917 loc. one of Boracay’s nine identified munity to EDC and DENR BINHI rescued from extinction sites in Leyte, Bicol, Negros Beneficiaries in Gonzaga, Cagayan smile after receiving relief packs from was a scholar of Reanzares, and preferred in- others, he was pleased with her Reanzares believed that their 115 or at 0995-5827947. wetlands by the Department of staff and volunteers. and is propagating in our state- Oriental and North Cotabato. Operation Sagip a charity organi- stead to be called “tito” [uncle]). choice. late benefactor would not just 10 Lopezlink November 2018 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink November 2018 11 Sudoku Eats By Jannine Sy LASIK patient enjoys Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, What’s your coffee personality? life without eyeglasses column at kahon. By Charizze Henson 4 artisanal blends you can “I wish I was not fearful at glasses or contact lenses,” he first and did LASIK long added. ago,” Rashmi Dowlani happily LASIK is an investment in shared three months after her oneself—it improves not just get right in Rockwell Center LASIK surgery. the vision, but the quality of the By Jannine Sy “I am extremely satisfied lives of patients. with my vision—I was able “Our LASIK patients are Illy Caffè’s Marocchino caldo Orange-infused cappuccino from Refinery to watch movies on the big usually excited to wake up, screen without glasses and knowing that they won’t have Team Business Excellence it felt great! I drive at night to wear their eyeglasses to without worrying that I may check the time or their phone not see road signs. The best messages. Some are now into part of it is I can go through sports or traveling, and there my daily activities without are patients like Rashmi who EDC-led squad feeling the guilt that I am not found satisfaction in being able wearing my eyeglasses.” to do simple tasks or activities Dowlani, 36, manages her like watching movies or work- own catering business, Saffron ing on their computers.”  Very Easy rules Lopez Group Plates—Indian Home Kitchen. However, not everyone can  Easy With her business becoming undergo LASIK surgery.  Medium more popular, she took it as an “In LASIK, we do not just Saffron Plates’ Rashmi Dowlani  Hard added incentive to let go of her factor in the eye grade of the bowling tourney fear and do something about patient. We also have to check and an eye center you can be comfortable in. By Gerbs de Castro her poor vision. their overall eye health, the Answer to OCTOBER puzzle According to Asian Eye In- thickness of their cornea, their “What I liked about Asian THE Business Excellence squad bis, Quezon City on October Philippine Industrial Corpo- stitute refractive/LASIK ser- lifestyle and even their age. This Eye are the staff and the doc- Solution, tips and represented by players from En- 20. ration. Securing the third spot vice director and glaucoma spe- is why we recommend them tors. They are very hygienic! computer program ergy Development Corporation Finishing in second place was Team Unity from First available at cialist Dr. Robert Ang, a lot of to do LASIK screening before They constantly wipe their ma- www.sudoku.com logged 1,524 points to bag the with 1,370 points was the Philippine Holdings Corpo- people are interested in LASIK their surgery,” Ang explained. chines when a patient comes team overall crown in the 2018 Nationalism contingent rep- ration, First Gen Corpora- because they want a hassle-free The technology today is more in. The staff were also very Lopez Lifelong Wellness bowl- resented by employees from tion and FIRST (First Indus- life. advanced, making LASIK safe warm and reassuring, from my UNSUNG.. ing tournament. First Philippine Industrial trial Science and Technology) “LASIK is a quick and pain- and precise. But like any other screening to my surgery day. from page 7 The tournament was held at Park, First Balfour, Terra- School, which earned 1,362 less method of correcting re- surgery, there are potential risks They made sure I knew what Paeng’s Eastwood Bowl in Li- prime, ThermaPrime and First points. fractive errors. When we say like overcorrection or under- was going to happen and re- stakeholders. Since 2006, he has rendered a consider- refractive errors, we are talk- correction, eye infections and assured me that it would only able amount of volunteer work for other organizations ing about blurred vision due to flap complications. take 15 minutes and that it in the Lopez Group. nearsightedness, farsightedness “That is why we recommend would not hurt. In 2011, Zaragoza was instrumental in the timely and astigmatism. These occur patients to assess their LASIK “Lastly, Dr. Ang and his transfer of the title of a piece of donated land to the when the eyeball is unusually provider carefully and not just fellows patiently answered all beneficiary-cooperative (the promised donation of long or short, or the cornea is look at the price. Doing so can my queries. They coached me land was one of the main reasons chairman emeritus not evenly shaped. help reduce these risks and throughout the initial tests Oscar M. Lopez was honored as the Philanthropist “We make use of laser to achieve best possible visual out- and even during my surgery. of the Year by “Forbes” magazine in 2007). reshape the cornea, so in 10 to come,” Ang said. I appreciated it a lot that the Zaragoza is the Lopez Group’s trusted man on the 15 minutes, it can eliminate For Dowlani, it is important Asian Eye team reached out to ground in Guimaras. He keeps his word and is mind- me and checked on me before ful of always giving his best. their need for prescription to find a doctor you can trust Have a shot of the Pourover from EDSA BDG Eight Coffee Bar’s pride, the Nitro Draft and after my surgery,” Dowlani Zaragoza is Lopez Group Foundation Inc.’s al- said. ternate representative in Guimaras and he sits on the ROCKWELL Center is a ha- meal, head over to Illy Caffè and and, yes, freshly brewed coffee. Eight Coffee Bar by UCC for a Provincial Development Council and the Regional morning jolt SKYBIZ supports (Region VI) Development Council as the representa- ven for all kinds of java junkies. try it—it really is liquid gold. The folks at EDSA BDG are Whether you want it hot, cold, Refinery for the remotely passionate about their cup of joe, Step into the mezzanine of 8 Sports & Wellness tive of the province of Guimaras. He is also affiliated working entrepreneur clients’ fitness, disaster with various church and religious organizations, and strong or sweet, as a cap to a sat- so much so that the very engag- Rockwell to find UCC waiting Team Nationalism calendar isfying meal or a morning pick- If you’re at the Joya Lofts and NOVEMBER community and civic groups. ing barista walked us through for the office dwellers longing for preparedness advocacies He demonstrates the value of business excellence by er-upper, there’s a coffee here for Towers, consider parking your the process of the pour over of a jolt of caffeine. Try the cold brew 10: Heroic Run, 5K consistently delivering on his key result areas and excel- you! laptop at Refinery and have the their, you guessed it, Pourover coffee served in—wait for it—a SKYBIZ demonstrated its sup- vices to partner enterprises as (Amoranto Sports Illy Caffè for the dessert lover ling in the roles assigned to him. He shows the value of orange-infused cappuccino. The cup from their #YKW single wineglass! The Nitro Draft (black/ port for its clients’ healthy life- it backed the Association of Complex, QC), 4am. Fee: unity by way of good cooperation with the companies. Located right in the middle of combination is quite yummy, with origin menu. Using beans from creamy) is infused with nitrogen styles by supporting the recent Building Managers of Ortigas P499. Register at sjcgroup. He also demonstrates nationalism by overseeing the Ka- Power Plant Mall, Illy Caffè may the citrus fruit giving a tangy twist Ethiopia, he carefully measured, and released through a pressurized Run Rio Trilogy at the SM Center Inc.’s (ABMOCI) ad- net/member/signup/sWj- pamilya Caravan during the annual Manggahan Festival be an unusual spot to enjoy a shot to the classic favorite. Each sip strained, poured and mixed to valve, giving the coffee a foamy top MOA Arena. vocacy of disaster preparedness CAt2H in Guimaras which Lopez Inc. has been sponsoring since of the Marocchino caldo (bottom awakens the senses (handy when get the purest liquid from the and a smoother, creamier finish, Aside from putting up a during the group’s 27th anni- 17: P.A. Takbo, 3K/5K/ 2012. layer of hot chocolate, Illy espres- working on a deadline) and sat- fresh beans served in a carafe and you won’t even need to add sugar. SKY booth, SKYBIZ provided versary celebrations. 10K (Philippine Army He exhibits the value of integrity by doing his so dusted with cocoa and topped isfies the craving for something a shot glass “because it’s meant to Unlike some cold brews that run refreshments for the runners The group organized a Grandstand, Taguig), roles and tasks, whether official or ad hoc or volun- with hot frothed milk), but it’s sweeter than the usual cup. be enjoyed like wine, sip by sip,” on the bitter side, this is nothing taking part in the run. The Run convention, “ABMOCI Pre- 6am. Fee: P450-P750. tary, to the utmost of his abilities even when no one is the perfect nook to do some peo- The ambience of the restaurant he said. but; it’s delicious and satisfying first Rio running series promotes pares for The Big One,” at the Call 0917-3160449 watching or monitoring him. ple-watching and catching up. itself makes it even more enjoy- It was possibly one of the best thing in the morning, sure to make fitness and camaraderie among Crowne Plaza in Ortigas. The 18: On Your Mark Xtra, Finally, he demonstrates social justice, ensuring One sip of this pretty concoc- able and conducive to great ideas coffees we’ve ever tried, smooth you conquer the day with the right people from all walks of life. gathering aimed to inform and 3K/5K/8K (Arca South, that all those who need his help are equally helped by tion is like drinking a chocolate while keeping you calm and re- and smoky with nary a drop of attitude laced with cold brew. SKY freebies and giveaways update the members on mea- Taguig). Fee: P1,800- him and that the companies that he is assisting would bar laced with coffee—highly ad- laxed while working. milk or sugar needed to high- Illy Caffè is at the R2 Level of were given away at the event. sures that may be undertaken P2,500. Register at EDSA BDG for the coffee positively impact the lives of the people of Guimaras. dictive and joyful! It’s even bet- light the flavors. Check it out Power Plant Mall. Refinery is at the SKYBIZ also extended its by building managers in times affinitearaces.com connoisseur Zaragoza, 54, is a BS Accounting graduate. He is ter with Illy’s signature biscotti when you’re at The Grid and ground floor of Joya Lofts and Tow- Team Unity wings beyond providing ser- of disaster. married to Belly Zaragoza and they have two sons, dipped into the shot glass. The The island bar in the middle make sure you watch the fasci- ers. EDSA BDG is at The Grid, R2 Bill Justine and Marco Angelo. next time you’re at a loss on what of The Grid serves a myriad of nating process and listen to the Level of Power Plant Mall. Eight Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline dessert to have after a hearty drinks: beer, fresh juices, soda commentary! Coffee Bar is located at 8 Rockwell. 12 Lopezlink November 2018

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