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Birthday thoughts EL3: ABS-CBN finds Meralco shareholders to receive Rockwell Land shares FILIPINO stockholders of The electric utility’s board curities and Exchange Com- preferred shares with a par Meralco, meanwhile, is seek- Meralco shareholders within fulfillment in inspiring Pinoys Meralco as of March 23 will of directors in February 2012 mission (SEC) and the Phil- value of P0.01 each. ing SEC approval to distrib- five trading days after securing ippine Stock Exchange by “We look forward to the ute the property dividends to The following is an excerpt from inspire the Filipino through receive 2.818 shares of Rock- declared its 51% equity in all approvals from the SEC and OML on Wellness well Land Corporation for ev- Rockwell Land as property way of introduction. Rockwell listing of Rockwell Land. We Meralco shareholders. It plans the PSE. Target listing date is the welcome address by ABS-CBN shows that reflect their values, Land proposed to list all its have built one of the strongest to distribute 3.18 billion com- president Eugenio Lopez III dur- that affirm their self-worth ery Meralco share held. Foreign dividend. This required Rock- on or before May 14. 6.23 billion common shares brands in the property devel- mon shares of Rockwell Land ing the 7th Pinoy Media Congress and recognize their strengths. shareholders will receive the well Land Corporation to With the approval of the on the PSE. The company has opment sector, and are happy as property dividends, or in the property dividends, Rockwell held at Colegio de San Juan de The fulfillment that you cash equivalent. apply for listing with the Se- and Nationalism an authorized capital stock of to give the public an opportu- case of foreign Meralco share- Land will be a subsidiary of Letran on March 1-2, 2012 experience by doing something Charlemagne, Ferdinand and do, OML invited employees P9 billion consisting of 8.89 nity to share in the Rockwell holders, the cash equivalent. WHEN I was young and my that has a positive impact on First Philippine Holdings Isabella, Dante and Chaucer in a recent email to write billion common shares with a growth story,” said Rockwell The property dividend is father Eugenio Lopez Jr. was the lives of people is a more Corporation. (Carla Paras-Si- were among the famous pil- their suggestions on how to EDC posts P615M par value of P1 and 11 billion Land president Tong Padilla. expected to be paid out to son) grims who had walked the practice Nationalism, another already running ABS-CBN, lasting reward than the glam- Camino through the centu- Value particularly cherished I saw him being consumed by our and the pay. net income for 2011 ries. in the Lopez Group. his passion. He worked day and To millions of Filipinos Wellness Seemingly anachronistic night, weekends and holidays, out there, the media are their ENERGY Development Cor- hits, primarily the P5.1B write- At 100 kilometers, the now in the age of globaliza- but never complained. So, I source of inspiration and em- poration (EDC) posted a cu- off of Northern Negros and the MiningBy Carla Paras-Sison debate far from over thought to myself, he must be powerment. They also look at mulative net income of P615 P1.21B of forgone steam sales of Camino quest, which he tion, OML upholds this ABS-CBN chairman and CEO began on April 3, rein- Value as still “relevant and doing something that he really media as the institution that Gabby Lopez opens Pinoy Media million for the year ending Bacman. We are working hard to THE mining debate is far health. She offered ecotourism forces OML’s important for our country.” liked and enjoyed. will stand up for their welfare Congress Year 7 December 31, 2011, 86% lower attain our targeted third-quar- from over with representatives and high-end aquaculture and tag as the After all, it was Nation- As soon as I joined ABS- when all else fails. than the P4.4 billion declared ter 2012 recommissioning of of indigenous peoples and agriculture as livelihood al- chairman alism that impelled his fa- CBN, I learned that media We live in a country that The media, through the in 2010. the 130-MW Bacman Plants,” small-scale miners expected ternatives for communities in who truly ther, Eugenio Lopez Sr., to people truly liked what they’re has been waiting for so long communication of the right The noncash impairment of EDC president and COO Rich- to grace the next forum for proposed mining sites. walks his purchase Meralco from the doing despite all the stress, for prosperity, peace and pride. values, through advocacies, P5.1B taken during the year ard Tantoco said. members of the Management Also at the forum was W e l l n e s s Americans in 1961; and his all the hardship, even all the It cannot be achieved by the through fair and honest infor- on the Northern Negros Geo- The full impairment of Association of the Philippines conservation and develop- talk. strong belief in the capability frustrations and the dangers. President alone, not even all mation, can play a big role in thermal Project (NNGP) was NNGP will be cash accretive (MAP), the Financial Execu- ment consultant Clive Wicks, L o p e z of his countrymen inspired Yes, it’s common to hear them the senators and the congress- making change happen. the major contributor to the as the project incurs an annual tives Institute of the Philip- coauthor of Philippines—Min- Group em- him to install all-Filipino en- say “nakakapagod, nakakaiyak, men and all elected officials. To make the Philippines a substantial decline in the com- cash operating cost of P800M pines (Finex) and the Philip- ing or Food, a report published ployees firstgineers and managers in the ayoko na talaga!” But in truth, True and lasting change can better place, there’s still a lot pany’s net income. Also con- from its suboptimal operations. pine Chamber of Commerce in 2009 which documents put on their acquisition. gustung-gusto pa nila and they only happen if we, all citizens of work to be done. And such tributing to the decline was the “The impairment decision and Industry (PCCI). the large-scale destruction cross trainers for the Walk “When it was our turn will never give up. of this country, can become the work is waiting for you, young P1.21B of forgone steam reve- taken on NNGP, albeit costly, Pro- and anti-mining of island environments and the Talk series in 2006. How- to run the Lopez Group, my At ABS-CBN, we find change that we want to see, as people who wish to work in nues resulting from EDC’s ac- was necessary to clear the issue leaders engaged in passionate people’s livelihoods in mining ever, a wellness policy has brothers Geny, Manolo and meaning in making shows that Mahatma Gandhi said. media. quisition of the Bacman Power with finality,” Tantoco added. discussion as they presented areas. Together with coauthor been in place since the 1990s, I expressed our adherence to Plants to which the company The decline in net income their respective positions on Robert Goodland, Wicks had particularly in the First the Lopez Value of National- supplies the steam. This has was partially offset by the P1.1B the issue at the Conference on proposed a moratorium on Holdings Group. The scope ism by investing in businesses ABS-CBN execs meet future also impacted on the company’s revenues from FG Hydro’s sale Mining’s Impact on Philippine new mining and a review of of the Executive Recharging whose operations improved recurring net income which of ancillary services. FG Hy- Economy and Ecology, held existing mining projects to planted over 15 million trees Manuel Pangilinan, chair- and Training Program was the Filipino’s quality of life. decreased by 27.5% to P5.2B dro, a subsidiary of EDC, is the on March 2, 2012 and jointly ensure proper systems are in in the last five years, and that man of Philex Mining Corpo- broadened to become the We were also not afraid to media practitioners in from P7.2B the year before. operator of the Pantabangan- organized by MAP, Finex and place to protect indigenous LSM has allowed small towns ration, said most mining sites Corporate Wellness Program, fight for what we thought was “2011 was a difficult year -be Masiway hydroelectric power PCCI. peoples and the environment. like Bataraza in Palawan to are not ideal for tourism nor TO celebrate his 82nd eventually transforming into in the national interest even cause we had to absorb sizable plants. (Toni Nieva) Leo Jasareno, director of Social justice issue become a first-class municipal- agriculture, citing Philex mines birthday, Lopez Group Lopez Lifelong Wellness to if it meant standing up to po- 7th Pinoy Media Congress the Mines and Geosciences Economist Christian ity and rank second in income in Padcal and Surigao which chairman emeritus Os- include the rest of the Lopez litical powers and sacrificing ABS-CBN finds meaning in can bring about change by Labayen, Regional Network Bureau of the Department of Monsod said mining was a so- and in equity in the province. are not attractive in addition car M. Lopez (OML) will Group. our own business interests,” making shows that inspire the communicating the right val- Group (RNG) head Jerry Northeast US consul Environment and Natural Re- cial justice issue and should be Rio Tuba, one of Bataraza’s to the land being too steep, follow in the footsteps of In 2010, OML’s Wellness OML recalled in the email. Filipino through shows that ues, advocacies and fair and Bennett and RNG News and sources, presented the legal ba- discussed in the context of the populated barangays, is known too arid or too mineralized for countless pilgrims, trekking advocacy was integrated into OML asked how the reflect their values that affirm honest information. He said Online Business head Charie sis for mining, beginning with country’s inability to eradicate for its nickel reserves and hosts either tourism or agriculture to a part of the path right under the Lopez Credo and Values Lopez Group can further their self-worth and recognize there is still a lot of work to be Villa. visits ABS-CBN, TFC the 1987 Philippine Constitu- poverty despite its vast wealth the primary site of Rio Tuba prosper. Also, expected returns the Milky Way and follow- as one of the seven distinct demonstrate Nationalism their strengths. done to make the Philippines ABS-CBN Foundation IN a recent visit to ABS-CBN, family are detached not just tion which allows the State of natural resources. He said Nickel Mining Corp., which from alternative uses must be ing the ley lines that reflect Values that guide the Group. in its daily work. He invited This was the key message a better place and that work Inc. managing director Gina to directly explore, develop the country could allow min- Brimo heads as president. compared to the benefits min- ambassador and consul general physically but culturally as Moving-forward the energy from those star “Only by being healthy employees to share, in 1,000 that ABS-CBN chairman and is what awaits young people Lopez was a hit with the and use natural resources, or ing provided environmental, ing could provide. He ended to the Philippines in Northeast well. This detachment and the approach systems above it. can we be of value in service words or less, their ideas on CEO Eugenio “Gabby” Lopez who will be joining the media crowd, who cheered for her USA Mario de Leon Jr. lauded need for reconnection of Filipi- enter into coproduction, joint social and economic costs are by saying, “Mining is not the The famous Santiago de to our country, to our compa- the topic. III (EL3) imparted in this industry. cause by shouting “Yes to life! the media conglomerate’s ef- nos in the foreign service is the venture or production-sharing accounted for in evaluating Newspaper columnist Peter enemy. Poverty is—the lack Compostela Camino across nies, to our families, to our The essays must be sent year’s Pinoy Media Congress Other ABS-CBN leaders No to mining in Palawan!” forts to reach out to Filipinos rationale behind the Ambas- agreements for such activities. projects; the Philippines gets its Wallace, chair and president of means, the lack of the most northern Spain is a voyage friends and to our society,” on or before May 11, 2012. (PMC) held at Colegio de San who shared their media exper- Also sharing their insights abroad and reconnect them sadors, Consuls General and He said the 1995 Philippine full and fair share of the value of Wallace Business Forum, basic necessities, the lack of that promises to reveal the the chairman emeritus once OML will sit down with the Juan de Letran, Manila that the tise were news and current af- were Studio 23 and Cable globally and to the homeland. Tourism Directors (ACGTD) Mining Act enshrined the of the extracted resources; the proposed that the decision opportunities for far too long pilgrim’s “deepest spiritual said. writers of the best entries and Kapamilya network hosted for fairs head Ging Reyes, digital Channel and Print Media In a meeting with ABS- tour which will begin in July. principles of responsible min- government is able to evaluate need not be “mining or food,” in far too many places.” He meaning” (camino is Spanish Nationalism discuss their ideas. The writer about 1,000 mass communica- terrestrial TV marketing head Group head March Ventosa, CBN chairman and CEO De Leon said that TFC ing. Calling mining an “in- and regulate mining activities as proposed by Wicks in his said small-scale mining will for “journey” or “way”). It is Meanwhile, in a continu- of the best essay will receive tions and journalism students Miguel Mercado, Star Cinema ABS-CBN Manila Radio Di- Eugenio Lopez III, president plays a huge role as it helps dustry hounded by sins of the effectively; and money raised report, but “mining and food” continue where poverty per- said that St. Francis of Assisi, ing bid to live the Lopez Cre- an Apple iPad. from all over the country. concept development group vision head Peter Musngi, Cus- Charo Santos-Concio, Corpo- connect overseas Filipinos past,” Jasareno concluded by from mining is used to create because “we can do both.” sists. EL3 told the future media head Enrico Santos, creative tomer Business Development rate Communications Division with their loved ones in the saying, “Mining must improve new capital such as developed Adopting a moving-forward Due to the full program, practitioners that the media communications head Robert head Vivian Tin and TV En- vice president Bong Osorio, Philippines through the shows the quality of life of people or human resources and infra- approach, Wallace said re- indigenous peoples and PROMOS & OFFERS tertainment Production head News and Current Affairs they commonly watch in the there should be no mining at structure to replace the non- sponsible mining will put the small-scale mining represen- Linggit Tan, with “Pinoy Big head Ging Reyes and Special Philippines and elsewhere. all.” renewable natural capital used country’s natural resources tatives were not given the op- SkyCable HD All-In Pack offers 16 channels Brother” production manager Projects head Chit Guerrero, TFC will be part of the AC- Livelihood alternatives up by the industry. at the service of its citizens portunity to air their position. SkyCable introduces the Movies Premium HD and added within the year! For Mercee Gonzales, talk unit Consul General De Leon said GTD tour in July. ABS-CBN Foundation Gerard Brimo, president through employment genera- Monsod also recommended SkyCable HD All-In Pack, Fox Family Movies; general more info, visit www.mysky. head Lui Andrada and business he supports ABS-CBN’s out- He added that through their Inc. managing director Gina and chief executive officer of tion, environmental protection, the inclusion of the Depart- with 16 regular HD channels. entertainment channels Star com.ph or call 381-0000 in unit head Deo Endrinal. reach to Filipinos around the programs, whether news and Lopez, also the convenor of Nickel Asia Corp., among human capital development ment of Agriculture resource These are sports channels World HD, Fox Channel Metro Manila, CAMANAVA Other industry officials world to promote Filipino pres- entertainment or government- Save Palawan Movement others, said the country needs and revenue sharing. He said persons to discuss the effect ASN HD, NBA Premium HD, Cartoon Network HD and Rizal; (046) 484-4701 in and experts who spoke at ence and visibility, celebrate initiated, both TFC and the which advocates a mining ban all feasible forms of economic the country cannot continue of mining on food security TV and ESPN HD; docu- and Fashion TV HD; and Cavite; 520-8560 in San Pe- the event were Kantar Media their identity and heritage, consulate office in New York in Palawan, maintained that development. Environmental to use mineral produce and and the status of asset reform mentary or learning chan- a pay-per-view channel for dro, Laguna; (044) 693-5877 general manager Gabriel Bu- acknowledge their excellence, can be partners in reaching mining in island ecosystems protection and mining are expect other countries to sup- programs such as agrarian nels Discovery HD World, sporting events. Get all these in Bulacan; (032) 345-2278 luran, Campaigns chair Yoly and help build their communi- out to this market and keeping such as the Philippine archi- not mutually exclusive activi- ply metal and nonmetallic re- reform and fisheries, which National Geographic HD, for P1,199 a month on top of in Cebu; and (082) 305-5456 Ong, MTRCB board mem- ties wherever they may be. them connected to home, not pelago destroys biodiversity ties. He said large-scale min- sources for it. “That would be were meant to address the Like our kababayans over- just individually but as a com- History HD and Outdoor TV your basic standard-definition in Davao. For SkyCable sub- ber Atty. Eugenio Villareal and threatens food security and ing (LSM) companies have un-Christian,” he said. social inequality. seas, De Leon said, he and his munity. (Marianne de Vera) HD; movie channels HBO SkyCable plan and save up to scribers, avail of a 15-day free and KBP president Ruperto HD, HBO Hits HD, Fox P350. 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 Lopezlink April 2012 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink April 2012  ‘Bida’ Best Kid campaign kicks off HR COUNCIL couch potato ABS-CBN empowers the Filipino child ABS-CBN executives undergo safety training ABS-CBN embraces its responsibility Digital TV when the government treats to produce values-oriented programs gives the go-signal for the rollout. Some of the Bida Best THE ABS-CBN executive head Martin Aguda and his tions that are close to reality cardiopulmonary resuscitation for Filipino children that entertain and Among the current ABS-CBN pro- Kids, led by Zaijian committee recently underwent team of safety marshals, emer- enable an individual to control and using a fire extinguisher. Balls, Studio 23 to empower them, with the Bida Best Kid grams that are certified kid-friendly Jaranilla (center), in a workshop on personal safety gency medical technicians and panic and react appropriately to “We know that there is a fire campaign. are “E-Boy,” “Matanglawin,” “Wansap- an unguarded moment and first aid at the Eugenio Lo- consultants. critical situations,” Aguda said. extinguisher available in case of exclusively air UEFA Through the campaign, ABS-CBN anataym,” “Sailor Moon,” “Naruto,” and during the station ID pez Center in Antipolo. The workshop was highly “It was a very helpful work- an emergency, but not everyone shoot tourneys advises viewers that the programs Nickelodeon and Marvel titles such as Basic personal safety and interactive, wherein live dem- shop,” said Corporate Commu- may know how to use it to ac- RYAN Photo: RAMOS ABS-CBN has inked an agreement with UEFA aired on its free TV and cable chan- “Penguins of Madagascar” and “X-Men.” survival concepts, including onstrations, simulations and nications head Bong Osorio. “I tually put out a fire,” he said. that gives it the exclusive media rights for a com- nels are suitable for kids because The campaign recently kicked off on what to do during earthquakes hands-on applications were was able to rekindle some knowl- Similar workshops and in- prehensive coverage of the 2012 to 2015 UEFA of their child-friendly content that “ASAP 2012” with its first station ID and fires, as well as preparing done to reinforce the learning. edge about safety awareness, as formation cascades will be Champions League and the UEFA Europa nourish their minds with knowledge starring the brightest Bida Best Kids a 72-hour disaster survival kit, “One of the emergency ac- well as learn new things.” deployed to the rest of the or- League seasons. Balls (SkyCable Channel 34) and and good values, and feeds their aspi- of ABS-CBN such as Zaijian Jaranilla, were among those taught in the tion drills appreciated by the Osorio added that it’s differ- ganization. (Maricris Uy-HR Studio 23 will broadcast the matches live start- rations to become the best that they Xyriel Manabat, Bugoy Cariño, Yogo workshop conducted by Safety executives was a blindfolded ent when one is able to prac- Training; Lennie Oliver-Corp ing with the 2012-2013 season, which begins in can be. Singh, the “Junior Master Chef: Pinoy and Events Risk Management evacuation exercise. Simula- tice the lessons learned, such as Comm) September 2012. Balls Channel’s online platform TheBida Best Kid programs can be Edition” Final Four, the kids from “E- www.ballschannel.tv and other mobile services seen on ABS-CBN Channel 2, Studio Boy,” “Wako Wako,” and “Goin’ Bulilit” and PR CHALLENGE of ABS-CBN have also been awarded the media 23, Hero TV and a free TV channel the now-defunct “Ikaw ay Pag-ibig” and content of the games. Balls Channel is available for kids to be offered on ABS-CBN “Pinoy Dream Academy: Little Dreamers.” The power of social media at work on SkyCable Platinum, SkyCable Gold, SkyCable Silver and other cable operators. ‘Dahil sa Pag-ibig’ ‘Ang Babae sa Septic Tank’ now on DVD! A closer look at ‘Kony 2012’ REDISCOVER Eugene Domingo’s In the film, Eugene, who plays her- Eugene was hailed as the People’s captures hearts of Kony. Russell already convinced Internet. The Invisible Children “the fastest-spreading internet I’m hopeful that good causes acting prowess in “Ang Babae sa Sep- self, works with film school graduates Choice Best Actress in the recently held the president and many other Facebook page has jumped to video of all time,” in a recent and complicated ideas benefit TV viewers tic Tank” as Star Home Video re- Rainier (Kean Cipriano), Bingbong 6th Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong, American leaders to allow for over a million fans and a Stop blog post: from rapid viral spread among ABS-CBN Primetime Bida leases the DVD and VCD copies of ( JM de Guzman) and Jocelyn (Kai shortly after being named Best Actress a small group of United States Kony Facebook page now has The most important take- strangers moving forward. My drama series “Dahil sa Pag- the highly acclaimed film! The DVD Cortez) as they attempt to produce in the 10th Gawad Tanglaw Awards. forces to be deployed to the area. over 20,000 fans. Twitter has away is that this overwhelming fear is that this looks like an ibig” won the hearts of TV package includes the film’s full trailer, an Oscar Awards-worthy film. “Ang Grab your own copy of “Ang Ba- He has helped to rebuild schools been taken over by storm too. pop is unlikely to ever happen easy shortcut, and it’s not. viewers as it soared high in which became one of the keys of the Babae sa Septic Tank” was written by bae sa Septic Tank” now on DVD and and create an early warning de- The documentary has a call to this way again. I have no doubt For an idea to spread, it’s the national TV ratings. movie’s successful P20 million gross Chris Martinez and directed by Mar- VCD, brought to you by Star Home tection system for the area to action to get celebrities involved that the success of the video more important than ever that According to the latest data on its first five days. lon Rivera. Video! (Aaron Domingo) from Kantar Media, the protect them from Kony and the in providing a powerful voice. will lead many organizations the sneezer (the one spread- soap top billed by Piolo Pas- Lord’s Resistance Army. Many people have taken to astray in the naive belief that ing the idea) feels comfortable cual, Jericho Rosales, Christopher de Leon, Cristine Russell’s newest idea was to Twitter to grab their attention. they can emulate this one. If enough to send it along. In the Reyes and Maricar Reyes garnered a national TV Star Records artists hit the right note in 2012 make Kony popular by using so- Change may not be able to a nonprofit board decides to Kony video, the production val- YOU always hear that change The filmmaker has been cial media. The video was posted happen overnight, but awareness spend precious resources on ues were a clue that the story rating of 31.1%, which was almost 15 points higher STAR Records is slated to release pilation. Recently, he was present- new songs and col- Jericho’s second album will cannot happen overnight. One working for several years in Cen- on Vimeo and YouTube by In- can. Russell proved that right. a video hoping it will change was safe to share. (Excerpted than the 16.2% national TV rating of its rival pro- new albums this year from its top- ed with a triple platinum award for laborations with once again highlight his “alter- man by the name of Jason Russell tral Africa to help stop the rebel visible Children and became a Author Seth Godin analyzed the world in three days, I think from www.huffingtonpost.com/; gram, “Legacy,” from GMA. Don’t miss “Dahil sa selling recording artists—Ange- his debut album “Faithfully” and a OPM icons. native OPM” brand of music, proved that statement wrong. army and their leader Joseph worldwide trending topic on the the lessons from “Kony 2012,” they’re misguided. sethgodin.typepad.com/) Pag-ibig” weeknights after “Walang Hanggan” on line Quinto, Jovit Baldivino, Juris, platinum award for his second re- while Piolo continues to take his ABS-CBN’s Primetime Bida. (Aaron Domingo) Aiza Seguerra, Jericho Rosales and cord, “I Did It for Love.” fans on a high with the success Hear ‘The Voice’ Piolo Pascual. Meanwhile, Juris enchants lis- of his “Decades 1” and “Decades 2” BIZ EXCELLENCE on Studio 23 Angeline is set to release her teners not only in the Philippines albums of classic foreign songs. sophomore album entitled “Fall in but also in other Southeast Asian Completing the music tril- 10 years of honoring achievers 43 employees join second run of DART training “The Voice” invades Philippine Love Again.” The first “Star Power” countries with the launch of her ogy will be Piolo’s OPM primetime TV as its second grand champion known for her third album this year. Juris per- edition of the “Decades” and current season airs on powerful interpretations of today’s forms in “ASAP 2012” as part of project. Nomination for 2011 Studio 23! Christina most requested hits is a mainstay ASAP Sessionistas. Watch for the grand Aguilera, Adam Levine, of “ASAP 2012” with a regular seg- The launch of the latest album of launch of the latest music LAA cycle begins! Blake Shelton and Cee Lo ment, “Angeline on Q.” Aiza, Juris’ fellow ASAP Sessioni- compilations of the big- LAUNCHED ty, nationalism, integrity, social Green return for another bat- Jovit, together with Star Re- sta, coincides with her 25th an- gest and brightest Star tle of the strongest vocalists in 2002, the Lo- justice, and employee welfare cords, is in the process of selecting niversary in show business. Aiza’s Records artists soon! (A. pez Achievement and wellness. in the US with Carson Daly the songs for his third music com- upcoming record will feature her Domingo) as host and Christina Milian as the social media Award (LAA) An achievement can be nom- correspondent. Don’t miss the Philippine free TV honors outstand- inated in one or more award premiere episode of “The Voice 2” in two parts on ing team and in- categories: customer focus, busi- March 31, 6:30 p.m. and April 1, 5:30 p.m. Watch ANC gives the deaf a voice through interpreters dividuals in the ness management, operations the succeeding episodes every Saturday at 5:30 Lopez Group. To management, human resource WEEKS into “Chief Justice on nilde School of Deaf Education with their preparation before they This initiative of ABS-CBN Angeline Quinto p.m. with a replay every Monday at 7 p.m. (Kane date, the LAA has focus, corporate image building, The second batch of participants poses for a class photo with the Lopez Group DART organizers at the end of the four-day training Trial: The ANC Coverage,” the in- and Applied Studies and Philip- get on-air at 2 p.m. Mondays to News Channel (ANC) to fortify Choa) been conferred on and public responsibility. terpreters-instructors from De pine National Association of Sign Thursdays—bring a dictionary, its uninterrupted coverage of the 58 teams and three To obtain nomination THE second run of the Di- Gen Hydro Pantabangan, First ment of ABS-CBN and the ations. On hand were actual Season no. 8 for La Salle-College of Saint Be- Language Interpreters still get on consult with lawyers and the Deaf impeachment trial has spawned individuals. For this cycle, the forms, get in touch with your saster Assistance Rescue Team Philippine Realty Corp., Gold- course director of the DART firefighting and earthquake ‘Housewives,’ ‘Grey’s’ community and, on their days off, wider political participation by achievement must have been HR Department, log on to (DART) training was con- link, Powerlink, Southbend, La training, together with his tools and equipment, ambu- Studio 23 airs the eighth and final season of “Des- discuss difficult legal phrases and making information accessible to completed within 2011. www.lopezgroupbeknet.net ducted at the Eco Academy, La Mesa Ecopark and Rockwell Emergency Management Unit lances, fire trucks and a com- perate Housewives” and the eighth season of “Grey’s the best ways to sign them. the Deaf. There are three award crite- and download the form, or re- Mesa Ecopark on February 23- Land. team, trained the employees on mand control and communica- Anatomy.” Watch the intense happenings in the Two sign language interpreters ANC managing director Ging ria: the achievement or project quest a copy from program co- 24 and March 1-2, 2012. The purpose of the train- the technical skills necessary in tions van from the ABS-CBN lives of the housewives of Wisteria Lane. If “Des- take turns every 20 minutes during Reyes said that the sign language must be exceptional in nature ordinator Amelita D. Agaton Undertaken in collaboration ing program is to equip teams emergency assistance and res- Emergency Management Unit perate Housewives” will finally bid good-bye, the a single trial day in interpreting initiative serves as another mile- (40%), must have significant at [email protected]. with Lopez Group Business to respond to disasters. At the cue, particularly for disasters to instill maximum learning rumored final season of “Grey’s Anatomy” may have the arguments among the pros- stone for the news channel and contribution to the organiza- Deadline of submission is Excellence, the ABS-CBN same time, it aims to standard- like typhoons, floods, earth- and real experiences. hopes of being extended after producer Shonda ecution and defense panels and recognizes the Deaf who have a tion’s results (40%) and must at 12 noon on April 27, 2012. Emergency Management Unit ize internally our skills and de- quakes and fires. The DART graduation cer- Rhimes said she plans to continue the show re- the senator-judges live. Off-cam- stake in the growth of the country. have demonstrated one or For more information, visit and La Mesa Ecopark, this cision-making during disasters The training also provided emony was held on March 30, gardless of whether the original cast members will era, a Deaf coordinator, a hearing ANC first incorporated sign more Lopez Group core val- www.lopezgroupbeknet.net or rigorous four-day training is which require Group-wide co- participants with realistic sce- 2012, also at La Mesa Ecopark. return. Watch “Grey’s Anatomy” every Thursday at coordinator—and, at times, a legal language insets during the airing ues (20%). These core values call tel. nos. 449-6032, 0917- exclusive to Lopez Group em- ordination, control and opera- narios in which to apply their Lopez Group Business Excel- 7 p.m., back to back with “Desperate Housewives” at consultant—synergize to ensure of President Benigno Aquino III’s are pioneering entrepreneurial 5561684 or 0917-5213188. ployees. The 43 participants tions. learning and challenge their lence is considering a third run 8 p.m., only on Studio 23! (K. Choa) L-R: Deaf consultant Maria Rowena Rivera and interpreters Catherine Joy legal technicalities are correctly in- 2010 and 2011 State of the Nation spirit, business excellence, uni- (Amelita dela Rea-Agaton) came from Bayan, First Bal- Martin Aguda, head of Safe- decision-making through the of the training later this year. Villareal and John Xandre Baliza sign “ANC” terpreted. addresses. (K. Choa) four, First Gas, First Gen, First ty and Events Risk Manage- simulation of high-risk situ- (A. dela Rea-Agaton)

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L-R: EDC Chile’s Manuel San- chez, Manny Ogena and Team EXECUTIVE FEATURE Everest with Amb. Consuelo IF Energy Development Cor- years from getting a concession think impossible… Puyat-Reyes of the Embassy of poration (EDC) were a ship, to producing the first kilo- it takes an attitude the Philippines in Chile (center); then you will find president watt-hour. I can’t just look five of humility to sub- Maps come in very handy in re- and chief operating officer years ahead. I am looking at a sume personal orienting direction; Puma Lodge, Richard B. Tantoco as often 10-, 15-year, even a 20-year desires, egos, at 4,500 feet above sea level, in the engine room as in the horizon. And we have to align even family houses the team’s bunk quarters captain’s deck. everybody toward this vision, needs at a par- and office; Tracing the source of reported hot springs at the Don This engine room manage- get everyone to practice this ticular time, Rolando site; A hot spring in ment style is borne out of the discipline,” Tantoco says. to the need to Calerias desire to get a true pulse of This is why EDC rolled out achieve team what’s going on in the rather the Balanced Scorecard system goals. That is Search for right energy EDC... prospects would be completed all located within the Pacific shares a border with Peru, technically experienced people huge, 2,500-strong EDC. as a way to get staff at all its the ethos of from page 1 and that our growth trajectory market Ring of Fire, with geothermal where EDC has also applied to staff up and grow the busi- In developing independent sites aligned to common com- our organiza- ended. So I asked for a green In 2009, Tantoco, together potential. for concession areas, Bolivia ness. It will be exciting, for sources of information, Tan- pany objectives. Each employee tion, we work The journey to the other side light from Piki [chairman and with director Jon Russell, According to Tantoco, Chile and Argentina, and is tipped sure,” Tantoco said. toco has given his email ad- knows how he or she contrib- in a consen- of the world caps several years CEO Federico R. Lopez, or Business Development VP emerged as the top choice based by the Drake Passage. It is In January 2012, EDC was dress and cell phone number utes to the department, site and sus-driven, of formulating and executing FRL] to attend a couple of Vincent Villegas and manager on criteria such as the presence considered one of the most granted exclusive concession to EDC employees he meets, company objectives, and attends team-based an international strategy, given regional conferences in order Jose Hernandez, zeroed in on of a very stable political regime, stable and prosperous South rights to Newen, Batea and assuring them of his attention to his or her own one-, three- organiza- EDC’s technical expertise, to start building a network Chile and conducted the com- market practices, transparency, American countries. San Rafael and immediately and understanding. “The devil and five-year goals, which are all tion. That is capital and the resources at its of industry relationships and pany’s first due diligence trip, an attractive electricity market EDC Chile Limitada was launched exploration activities. is in the details,” he adds. aligned with corporate goals. disposal. to send out the message that in a search for the right energy and, importantly, the presence incorporated in February 2010 Joint venture with Hot “It all started in 2009, when EDC is open for business market to deploy the compa- of resources. preparatory to the company’s en- Rock I took on the helm of EDC. on the world stage,” EDC ny’s capabilities in geothermal Chile is a long, thin ribbon try to Chile, after which it sub- A month later, the company I realized that in five years’ president Richard Tantoco exploration and development. of land at the western edge of mitted direct applications and signed a joint venture agreement On engine room management time our domestic growth explained. They identified 29 countries, South America. The country bid for several concession areas. with Hot Rock Limited (HRL) EDC also set up an office in Las of Australia, with which it will MEET THE TEAM 0-person team Condes, Santiago, the capital codevelop two other sites in on imported fuel.” By 1983, the and walking the extra mile Front row, l-r: Geophysicist Jefferson Africa, geophysical survey technician Ferdinand Castillejo, APM mountain assessor Tamara Muñoz city. The representative office is Chile—Calerias and Longavi— EDC has deployed a 30- Philippines effectively became By Carla Paras-Sison headed by country head Manuel in addition to Quellaapacheta person team, led by Technical the second largest geothermal and geophysical survey technician Artemio Duque. Second row, l-r: APM supervisor Rafael Pantoja, EMSMR Erwin Quiore, geophysicist International salvo how we get a lot done,” Tantoco He speaks of the Atenean Randy Tugawin, geophysical survey technician Dave Jules Acson, geophysicist Jonathan Lee Monasterial, geochemical survey technician Sanchez and finance and admin- and Chocopata in neighboring Services Sector SVP Manny power in the world with installed “The value to me of infor- Alignment is vital to Tan- explains. academic principle of magis Edgardo Belen, VP-TSS Manuel Ogena, EDC director Art Valdez, geophysics supervisor Domingo Layugan, geophysical survey technicians istrative analyst Felipe Contardo, Peru. EDC holds a 70% stake in Ogena, to start development capacity of more than 600 mega- mal communication is superb. toco’s intention to match the Even with a full plate work- (Latin for “more”). It accounts Dan Dalumpines, Resureccion Domingo and Jason Hernandez, EMS physician Dr. Ted Esguerra and EMSMR Leo Oracion who are both Chileans. each of these projects. activities on the projects. watts, thanks to EDC. I have to know what’s going organization complement to the ing on the growth agenda, for the tradition of intellectual Not in photo: VP Vincent Villegas, VP Arman Lapus, Manuel Sanchez, Ray Jarque, Josemaria Hernandez, Felipe Contardo, Franke Seven sites The Hot Rock deal was the The lineup includes 27 of the By 2000, EDC’s portfolio on and when you talk directly company’s aspirations of becom- organization building and op- discourse and the demands of Mendoza, Melvin Urgello, Anne Tayag and Jayme Grace Yu Chua (Business Development team); geothermal specialists/team leaders “We’re building our team culmination of a relationship Philippines’ best geothermal stood at 1,150 MW, which is to people on the ground, the ing a successful global player erational alignment of EDC, Atenean education. It tells Adriano Cabel Jr., Larry Bayrante and Mike Jara; geophysicist/team leader Domingo Layugan; geologists Val Abecia and Jeremy Braganza; in Santiago with Filipino and that began with a heads of specialists, geologists, geo- equivalent to about 60% of the information has a different fla- in geothermal energy. He has Tantoco runs three to four students, and also alumni, to do geochemists Rosella Dulce, Joselito Ruaya, Gabby Aragon and Eric Lesondato; geophysicist David Rigor; MT technicians Teddy Amper, Chilean talent. Now that we terms agreement in November chemists, geophysicists and Philippines’ total geothermal vor, a different texture, which focused on building up EDC’s times a week to stay physically more, to do better, to be more, Jefrey Guanzon, Eutiquiano Ponce Jr. and Michael Gabriel; Well Geoengineering Department manager Joeffrey Caranto; Reser- have five sites to work on aside 2011; the agreement laid out the geophysical survey technicians; capacity. EDC generates about gives me better insight to business development and tech- fit. Family life with wife Vicky to be excellent. For Tantoco, it voir Engineering specialist Francis Xavier Sta. Ana; and geoscience department manager Francis Edward Bayon from two concessions in Peru, framework and main commer- members of the Philippine Mt. 11% of the electricity in the solve problems,” says Tantoco, nical services units to prepare for and three boys requires him to means competing against him- we have to make sure that we cial principles for EDC’s acqui- Everest team are also on hand country. who invites union members to an international salvo that will be ready to climb mountains self, working harder than any- have solid execution capability in sition of the controlling stake in to help the scientists deal safely Bringing Filipino talent, drinks after work-hours when open up potentially large growth like the 2,000-foot Mount one else to achieve his dreams. the country,” explained Villegas. the South American sites. with high altitudes and extreme expertise overseas he visits EDC plant sites in opportunities for a world-class Makulot on short notice, which “I am a happy person be- Arman Lapus, VP at First FRL had described the conditions on the sites. PNOC-EDC became a the provinces. company like EDC. He knows he actually did on a Saturday cause I don’t compete against Gen and now seconded to partnership as “the first steps in “This is what our geo-scien- part of the Lopez Group in Good perspective he needs a cohesive team to suc- morning after his eldest son others. I compete against my- EDC, will head the business realizing our vision to establish tist teams are built for, this is 2007 when Red Vulcan Hold- Being close to people in ceed in the global arena. suggested some bonding time self, against ‘pwede na.’” and project development efforts a global presence and further their dream—to explore, map ings, a subsidiary of First Gen this manner gives him a good “What I’ve have learned on Friday night. His message for LopezLink in Latin America and will be, solidify our position as the pre- and collect samples in places Corporation, acquired the perspective of how to approach is that nobody is as good or as ‘Magis’ principle readers: “Every day, you have by midyear, the first full- time eminent international leader in like the Andes Mountains. government’s 60% stake in the challenges and create solutions. smart as everybody. Everyone “I am not a workaholic and the opportunity to go the extra expatriate of EDC to Chile. geothermal power development.” They’re excited, so we don’t lack company at a cost of P58.5 bil- It also gives him the opportunity should be humble enough to let I try to lead a balanced life. I mile. So go that extra mile. They “Arman is a great first step in “These projects will show- volunteers,” Tantoco enthused. lion. It formally became known to share his vision of the future his work be commented even by make sure that I spend time say the way you do something our efforts to build a solid team. case EDC’s expertise and help The scientists will have as EDC in 2008. EDC, engaging employees to his subordinates, by the team. with my family. However, is the way you do everything. We are continuing to look for elevate the company as a Phil- their hands full doing a slew of EDC’s forays in Latin look to a 10- to 15-year horizon Said another way, when you set when the business requires So go for it, compete against more entrepreneurial leaders, ippine corporate champion on tests—fluid, gas and rock sam- America highlights the fact that instead of the short-term. your mind and heart to a goal extraordinary attention—and yourself, against pwede na. Do self-starters, commercially and the world stage,” he stressed. pling and analysis, fault map- the company is bringing Filipi- and work as a team, you can this is not all the time—we more. Go the extra mile. The ping and magnetotelluric sur- no talent and expertise overseas, “Our business has a very accomplish great things, some- ought to be ready to sacrifice, (Lopez) Group needs it. The TIMELINE veys— that will all be used to fulfilling its vision to “become long gestation, and that is its times even what others would focus and give our all. ” (Lopez) Group deserves it.” assess the size of the resources the global leader in geothermal nature. It takes about seven 19 1990 Luzon geothermal 00 PSE Bull Run award for being Launches the landmark and to pinpoint where to drill. energy”—a step, a mountain Philippine National Oil The 110-MW Bacman 1 power plants in Leyte, Honored by the Italian the Most Outstanding IPO reforestation and biodiver- “We want to make sure that and a country at a time. SPOTLIGHT Corporation-Energy geothermal production field the 40-MW Bacman 2 geothermal industry for its in 2006 sity conservation project we drill in the most attractive “When we compare our- Development Corporation in Bicol is commissioned geothermal production contribution to geothermal The 49-MW Northern BINHI sites first, so we’re systematically selves to other local companies, (PNOC-EDC) is established field in Bicol and the energy development in the Negros geothermal power plant 199 009 exploring,” explained Villegas. we see that hardly any of them JV partner hails EDC as a wholly-owned subsidiary 52-MW Mindanao 1 Philippines in Bago City, Negros Oc- Villegas estimated that the ac- have something unique to bring of the Philippine National The 80-MW Palinpinon 2 geothermal production cidental is commissioned, while CALERIAS, located 100 kilome- experience in developing and op- Establishes the Kananga- tual drilling of the wells might to the global arena. But for Oil Company in Negros Oriental is com- field in North Cotabato are 00 in Leyte, the company marks ters southeast of Santiago, Chile erating volcanic geothermal proj- EDC Institute of Technol- well happen by the latter half of EDC, when we compete in that missioned to serve Cebu commissioned Enters into power plant op- the handover of the 232-MW contains an inferred resource of ects. EDC brings their expertise ogy, a world-class technical- 2013. The company currently arena, we are to say to a minister 198 Starts exporting its drill- eration with the handover of Malitbog, 180-MW Mahan- 185 megawatts and is one of the to the joint venture projects 199 vocational school, in Leyte owns nine drilling rigs, with of energy ‘We’re the world leader The 112.5-megawatt ing services to Indonesia the 130-MW Upper Mahiao agdong A and B, and 51-MW most advanced of the four projects drawn from a workforce of over two more arriving this year, and in geothermal, with 36 years of Tongonan 1 geothermal Enters the power genera- power plant in Leyte Optimization power plants 011 that Energy Development Corpo- 2,500 staff,” said HRL executive has drilled over 900 wells for experience. We can help solve production field in Leyte and tion business through the 1999 PNOC-EDC shares ration (EDC) has joint-ventured chairman Dr. Mark Elliott. Receives the Client geothermal development and your problems by bringing in af- the 112.5-MW Palinpinon build-operate-transfer The 54-MW Mindanao are listed in the Philippine 008 into with Hot Rock Ltd. (HRL). “The fact that EDC has mo- Leadership Award from exploration around the world. fordable, reliable and sustainable 1 geothermal production scheme with the com- 2 geothermal production Stock Exchange (PSE) Changes its name to Energy Calerias is seen to become one bilized so quickly following the the International Finance EDC, formerly known as base load energy.’ The reaction field in Negros Oriental are mercial operation of the field in North Cotabato is Development Corporation of the first geothermal electricity closing of the joint venture deal Corporation Philippine National Oil Com- we always get is, ‘Welcome, commissioned 200-MW Leyte-Cebu commissioned 00 Acquires 60% of First Gen operations in South America. in early February is both testa- pany-EDC, was created in EDC, please come in to our geothermal power plants Exports its drilling Becomes a subsidiary of Hydro Power Corp., operator 01 “We are excited to have aboard ment to the quality of the project March 1976 to “explore, develop, country, we want you to invest.’ 198 services to Papua New Red Vulcan Holdings, a of the 112-MW Pantabangan- EDC president and COO Richard Tantoco and Hot Rock a company of the caliber of EDC and the capabilities of EDC,” 199 Signs joint venture produce, generate and market This happens because we truly Exports its geothermal expertise Guinea 100% subsidiary of First Masiway hydroelectric power Ltd. executive chairman Dr. Mark Elliott during a meeting that is unsurpassed in terms of 36 Elliott added. (Excerpted from agreement with HRL of indigenous energy sources and are bringing something unique to Japan for the first time The 440-MW Leyte- Gen Corp., and receives the complex in Nueva Ecija in Manila years of in-house expertise and www.hotrockltd.com) Australia lessen the country’s dependence to the table,” Tantoco said.

8 Lopezlink April 2012 CSR ACTIVITIES MUSEUM/VALUES Lopezlink April 2012 9 ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA EDC reforestation project World Water Day done with demonstrations and exercises. Fee of P2,500 Those who cannot remember the Events Summer workshops includes materials and food. Slots limited to 10. past are condemned to repeat ‘Forgotten Soldiers’ premiere PLAN early! Take a look at Lopez Museum’s summer Facilitator is Loreto Apilado of the Cottage Indus- it. —George Santayana yields fruitful results highlights need In commemoration workshop offerings: try Technology Center, an artist who works with pa- of the 70th anni- ‘Ulit ng Huit sa Tag-Init’ with Ikoy Ricio per. Apilado has studied in Japan under master crafts- ENERGY Development Cor- versary of the Fall This workshop will be held on April 16-20, 23-25 and men and has gone to the US, Australia and China to poration (EDC) turned over its for clean water By Faizza Tanggol of Bataan, Lopez is to be facilitated by Ikoy Ricio. One class is for begin- further hone his skills. reforestation project and nurs- Memorial Museum ners (ages 6-13) and the intermediate class (ages 7-14) Foldabots workshop with ery facilities to the Department ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s dents of Paco to help augment and Library and the is for those who have previously attended Huit sa Tag- Jomike Tejido of Environment and Natural Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig the food needs of the community. Ortigas Foundation Init or have had previous art classes. The Foldabots workshop will Resources (DENR) and the (KBPIP) commemorated World The bureau donated more than Library will host the In the beginners’ workshops at 8:30-10 a.m., the kids be held on May 14, 16 and 18, provincial government of Isa- Water Day 2012 on March 22, 200 packs of vegetable seedlings Manila premiere of will work on dots and forms, perspective, portraits, tex- 9 a.m.-12 noon. Foldabots are bela, respectively. 2012 with a Water Day march and taught the community how the documentary tures, embossing, junk art and sculptures. For the inter- cardboard robots that fold into EDC established the two ‘Bridges along the rainy streets of Ma- to grow them properly. “Forgotten Soldiers” at mediate class at 1-2:30 p.m., the participants will work vehicles, animals and other awe- projects which directly ben- nila participated in by more “We are very grateful for Teatrino, Greenhills with patterns, still life, color and balance, landscape, draw- some stuff. In this workshop April 13, 1904 efit 280 members of the Villa than 150 staff members, River the turnout and the support Shopping Arcade ing and sculptures. Fee of P3,500 includes materials. with K-Zone magazine creator Gracia Agro-forestry Producers 2011’ now Former Vice President Warriors and other community of our partners…. This is one on April 10, 2012. Ricio, a graduate of the UP College of Fine Arts, is Jomike Tejido, your robot inventions can come to life. Cooperative (VGAFPC). Fernando H. Lopez is born volunteers who have been in- of our gestures to show to the Tickets are P500 per currently affiliated with Hope Christian High School Slots are limited so reserve one (or more) by calling Premium indigenous spe- available! in Jaro, Iloilo volved in the restoration efforts public the importance of clean person and include and Raya School. He has worked with Lopez Museum 631-2417. Fee of P3,500 includes materials. cies such as narra, white lauan, April 3, 1971 BRIDGES Magazine, the of Estero de Paco, Estero de San water and how it addresses cocktails prior to the 7 p.m. showing. Limited seats. in the exhibitions Fixations: Notions of Obsession and Tejido, an architect, painter, author and illustrator, tindalo and kamagong were used multi-awarded publication Miguel, Estero de Santibañez food security,” said Ryan Guz- Call 631-1231 loc. 228. Tell-tale. has illustrated over 40 children’s books, some of which Inauguration of the for the 200-hectare reforesta- Chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and Gov. Faustino Dy of Isabela of Lopez Group Foundation and Estero de Concordia. Prior man, operations head of KB- Locus Redux: Speaking Across Contexts Caterpillar binding with Loreto Apilado he also authored. He is a member of the Society of Chronicle Building, now tion project inside the Northern cut the ribbon on EDC’s reforestation project and nursery Inc. (LGFI), is now being to the Water Day March, there PIP. “It has been the vision of Pananaw ng Sining Bayan Inc., in partnership with A book that uses the caterpillar stitch technique is one Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators. Benpres Building, in Sierra Madre Natural Park. The distributed to Lopez Group was also a brief cleanup along Kapit Bisig Pasig Para sa Ilog Lopez Memorial Museum, will hold the international which uses no adhesive. On April 21 and 28, a work- The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground floor, Ortigas Center nursery in Brgy. Villa Imelda has a net worth of more than transforming the lives of the companies nationwide and Estero de Paco. Pasig to bring back the life in conference Locus Redux: Speaking Across Contexts, shop will be held to give background information on the Benpres Building, Exchange Road corner Meralco Av- in Ilagan, meanwhile, boasts of P4 million. bugaderos and for finding new Source: Mercy Servida, head abroad. The 2011 edition has In line with the World Water our esteros and reconnect the Learnings and Negotiations in Writing and Teach- technique, and classification and characteristics of mate- enue, Pasig City. Museum days and hours are Mondays to good quality seedlings which The project is a component and committed partners in our librarian, Lopez Memorial for its theme “Changing Lives, Day 2012 theme of water and essence of what we are, a river ing on Art at the Yuchengco Museum on May 19-21, rials and tools. Aesthetic application of the materials and Saturdays, except holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For details, call can be used for the govern- of EDC’s landmark greening biodiversity conservation efforts. Museum Library Transforming Futures” and fea- food security, KBPIP, in part- people.” 2012. Fee is P2,000. the proper use of the hand tools and equipment will be Fanny at 635-9545. ment’s National Greening Pro- program BINHI which aims to We have intended BINHI to be tures the sustainability reports nership with the Department World Water Day is an an- gram. Both projects continue to help restore the country’s forest a nationwide project to benefit for five selected programs of of Agriculture’s Bureau of Plant nual event observed by differ- LOPEZ VALUES in ACTION help VGAFPC members, most cover, enhance forest ecosys- as many communities as pos- the Lopez Group companies, Industry, conducted an urban ent countries around the world of whom are former bugaderos tems and contribute in rescuing sible. Ultimately, BINHI seeks starting with Energy Develop- gardening workshop for the resi- since 1993. (small-time illegal loggers), turn and securing the gene pool of to empower the target publics ment Corporation’s community away from destructive activities endangered premium Philip- so they may go the extra green Lopez Holdings conducts workshop on Lopez Values programs. in the forest and engage in envi- pine timber species. mile individually or collectively,” By Carla Paras-Sison Bridges 2011 also features ronment-friendly and sustain- “We are happy to have EDC chairman emeritus Oscar messages from LGFI chairman able livelihood. Today, VGAFC played a significant role in M. Lopez said. (Toni Nieva) LOPEZ Holdings Corporation employees were Flordeliza Olifermo said she was able to re- Improvement opportunities Oscar M. Lopez, Lopez Hold- among the first to articulate the positive behav- member all the seven Values because she related ings Corporation chair Amb. As for improvement opportunities, administra- iors expected of Lopez Group members, during a them to the presenter. Lopez Holdings officers Manuel M. Lopez, LGFI vice tive officer and treasury assistant Emely Constan- workshop intended to cascade the Lopez Credo took turns to present one Value each, explaining chairman Felipe Alfonso and tino said, “Let’s try to live up to it to make it more and Values to the rank and file. each behavioral indicator and providing exam- TFC Japan remembers former LGFI president Rafael realistic.” Senior accountant Lorie Lyn Santos sug- Using an HR (Human Resources) Tool Kit ples. M. Alunan III, who retired in gested that employees may benefit by conducting prepared by the HR Council together with the “I had long wanted to memorize the Values December 2011. The executive a “personal reflection or assessment” to discover Lopez Holdings Public Relations Group, officers but couldn’t remember them. Because of the for- March 11 quake director of LGFI, Mercedes which Lopez Values they need to improve on, as and staff broke into groups to discuss each Lopez mat of the presentation, the officer became my “Cedie” Lopez Vargas, says The Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig representatives, together with the well as plan action steps to practice the same. Mes- ACCORDING to abs-cbn- total of 96 were repatriated On March 10, 2012, TFC Value and the behavior expected of those who visual cue of the Value and I remember them all “future issues of Bridges will River Warriors and other community volunteers, march along UN senger Mario Bactol suggests periodic repetition news.com, the earthquake that because of the effects and after- Japan joined the Catholic To- practice that particular Value. now,” said Olifermo. focus on how the Lopez CSR Avenue in Manila to celebrate World Water Day 2012 of such workshop “para mas malinawan at hindi struck Japan on March 11, shocks of the earthquake. kyo International Center to The HR Tool Kit was designed with the help of Executive secretaries Ea Theresa Alarcio and initiatives are doing regarding makalimutan (to clarify and so we won’t forget).” 2011, also known as the To- Through the Kapamilya remember this day with a mass the HR heads of various Lopez Group companies. Raquel dela Paz appreciated the group discus- strategic philanthropy, how Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. hoku earthquake, was the worst hotline, TFC Japan office em- dedicated to those who lost It includes the Credo history, definitions and be- sions that followed each Value presentation be- these are looking to social Lopez (OML) launched the Lopez Credo and earthquake to have hit Japan ployees hooked the survivors their lives and as a thanksgiving havioral indicators of the seven Lopez Values, and cause they were “able to share (their) ideas and enterprise, and how LGFI is Values in 2010. With a workforce of 14,000 in and one of the five strongest up with their loved ones in the for those who survived. presentation aids like videos and posters. It is in- opinions” as well as listen to other points of view. moving towards new levels of very diverse businesses, OML believes the Cre- in the world since 1900 when Philippines. Through ABS- “Indeed, March 11, 2011 tended to stimulate discussion on how employees The employees were divided into groups to give enabling foundations.” (Dulce do and Values can foster unity through a set of records have become available. CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip is a date that we will always understand and apply the Lopez Values. personal examples of how to apply the Values in Festin-Baybay) shared values and code of conduct, increase pride The Japanese National Po- Kapamilya, donations were so- remember. I salute all the Fili- Relevance their lives and the best ones were reported to the in Lopez citizenship, and plant the seeds for a lice Agency reported 15,850 licited, received and disbursed pinos who came together and In remarks to open the workshop, Lopez plenary. group of companies that will be built to last. dead; 6,011 injured; 3,287 to various organizations. TFC joined forces to help not only Holdings president Salvador G. Tirona said, missing; and 125,000 buildings Japan turned over ¥1.123M to the Filipinos, but our Japanese CALENDAR “What relevance does the Lopez Credo and Val- damaged or destroyed. the Japanese Red Cross Society friends as well. Mabuhay kayong ues have in our daily lives? The answer is, a lot. The Philippine Embassy during the Philippine Inde- lahat,” said TFC Japan manag- BAYAN Academy offers This should not just be a card that you pull out in Japan noted that there are pendence Day event Kalayaan ing director Enrique Olives. whenever we read the contents aloud. It should What is the Integrity Initiative? the following certificate 220,000 Filipinos in Japan. A at Kapatiran last June 2011. (Marianne de Vera) training courses this actually embody our basic beliefs in what could ACCORDING to its website, www.integrityinitia- Business and professional organizations supporting month: make our lives better not only as a Lopez Group tive.com, the Integrity Initiative is a private sector-led the Integrity Initiative include Makati Business Club, April 11—Team Building employee, but more so as a Filipino.” campaign that aims to promote honesty, transparency European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, ME golfers tee off for Bantay Bata 163 April 11-1 —Human Hanging tough against climate change He also informed them that Lopez Holdings and fairness in conducting business by using internal American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, THE members of the Filipino FIGME has donated count- for a foundation event; a golfer Resource Management Wher- was one of the first signatories of the Integrity and external integrity validation systems. Bishops-Businessmen Conference, Employers’ Con- Golfers in the Middle East less times to Bantay Bata 163 herself, she teed off with the April 18— Strategy ever there was a Lopez-owned building, there was also a huge tarpaulin Initiative, a business-led response to President Corporate representatives signed the Integrity federation of the Philippines, Financial Executives In- expressing the Lopez Group of companies’ support for Earth Hour 2012. (FIGME) tee off not just for since 2008; the members had FIGME players, which started Development Aquino’s call for doing things the right way (“ang Pledge, a formal and concrete expression of com- stitute of the Philippines, Institute of Corporate Di- Displays of support were visible starting with the Lopez companies’ cor- love of the game but to give donated to different causes in the long-standing relationship April —Inter-Team daang matuwid”). According to Tirona, the Lo- mitment to abide by ethical business practices and to rectors, Management Association of the Philippines, back to their countrymen as the past, but they always went between the two organizations. porate headquarters at Ortigas Center, Rockwell Land’s tarp at EDSA/ pez Credo and the Lopez Group CSR Magna Negotiation Estrella going to Rockwell Center (in photo) and others. First Balfour on support a national campaign against corruption. The People Management Association of the Philippines, well. back to Bantay Bata 163. ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. April -—Marketing Carta were cited as examples that could be used pledge can only be signed by chief executive officers, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and On February 29, 2012, FIGME’s relationship with donors like FIGME come from Santos Avenue (Sucat) in Parañaque also showed support as did Energy by the business community in formulating the Management Development Corporation stations in Leyte, Dumaguete and Southern chief operating officers, managing directors, country the Public Relations Society of the Philippines. FIGME, headed by chairman ABS-CBN is of no surprise as four other continents—North framework for the Integrity Initiative (see related For rates, call Carol Arcaya at Negros. ABS-CBN, for its part, had standee tarpaulins in strategic areas representatives or other senior company officials to Lopez Holdings Corporation and Lopez Group Ramon Navea, donated an TFC Middle East managing America, Europe, Asia and story on this page). 426-3140. Bayan Academy of its compound where visibility was high. Once again, the Philippines Positive feedback “set the tone from the top” and oblige all members of Foundation Inc. have signed the Integrity Pledge, undisclosed amount to Bantay director Edgardo Garcia is a Oceania—where TFC broad- reserves the right to change was one of those that led the shutting off of lights on March 31, 2012 from the organization to likewise behave with integrity and committing to ethical business practices and good Bata 163 through program member of the group. Mon- casts its signal, video materials course dates. 8:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. (Dulce Festin-Baybay, Caloy Campos) The activity generated positive feedback carry out their responsibilities ethically. corporate governance. (Carla Paras-Sison) director Tina Monzon-Palma. zon-Palma also visited Dubai for AFI included. (M. de Vera) from Lopez Holdings employees. Accountant

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Privileges, discounts for Lopez Group employees! Sudoku THIS month, we’re going international, Second-timers lead DZMM Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 in a manner of speaking—Latin America Ortho-K: Sleep with contact para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa and Spain. If you’ve noticed, two land- ‘Takbo Para sa Karunungan’ bawat row, column at kahon. marks are on our cover, the Andes Moun- tains and the Santiago de Compostela SECOND-time participants lenses, wake up to clear vision Camino. What is this all about? Dear Rosie ruled the DZMM Takbo Para We take a closer look Energy De- look at two of the visual aids used by the HR Council in the Values THIS summer, feel free to sa Karunungan fun run on lenses gently reshape or flatten for adults who are not qualified velopment Corporation’s proud moment cascade on page 9. swim, dive, play soccer, rock March 11, 2012 at the Quirino the cornea to allow for accurate or ready for LASIK surgery. in South America, where it was recently Power Plant Mall obliges the travel bug by putting together a climb or dance without worry- Grandstand in Manila, where focus of light on the retina. In Asian Eye, Ortho-K is awarded its first international concession, short list of things you might want to take on your summer holiday. ing that you would drop your over 5,000 runners turned up You can wake up to clear and carried out by our contact lens in Chile. EDC president Richard Tan- Griffin Sierra Travel Inc. touts Malaysia, a shopper’s haven that has its eyeglasses or lose your contact to run for the benefit of 75 crisp vision the next day so you specialist, Dr. Jesse B. Caguioa, toco reveals the genesis of the company’s share of cultural attractions as well. lenses. Filipino scholars. won’t need your eyeglasses or who ensures proper prescrip- international dream and the challenges To keep the kids occupied, Lopez Museum’s reliable lineup of Asian Eye Institute offers Jho-an Banayag, who domi- daytime contact lenses. tion and fitting of US FDA-ap- faced by this pioneering group of Filipi- summer workshops will surely do the trick. You might even catch Orthokeratology or Ortho-K, nated the female 25k race category Since the contact lenses are proved lenses of DreamLens, nos overseas. EDC and the larger Lopez Reverb before it closes this April. a revolutionary process that in last year’s fun run, crossed the gas-permeable, they allow more and conducts rigorous follow- Group believed—and so Filipino talent ooOoo temporarily reduces or elimi- finish line with a time of 1:26:29, oxygen to the eye, reducing up care after the treatment. and geothermal expertise have taken their Bilib ako sa cast ng “Dahil sa Pag-ibig”—magaling ang pag-arte, nates nearsightedness and while Eduardo Buenavista was risk of irritation, dryness and Lopez Group employees place on the world stage. mula sa mga beterano hanggang sa mga bata. Maganda ang takbo astigmatism by reshaping the hailed the champion in the 21k allergies. The lenses are more enjoy special privileges and Chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML), in his recent email to ng story. Kaabang-abang ang bawat episode. Litaw ang chemistry cornea without surgery. male race with 1:09:05. resistant to bacteria and safe to discounts. Book your Ortho-K employees, hailed the Chile exploration team members for their Nation- ng apat na bida.—Don Ortho-K uses gas-perme- Jujet de Asis (32:51) con- wear in a dusty environment. screening by calling 898-2020 alism, for showing the Filipino way in the field of geothermal energy. ooOoo ABS-CBN Manila Radio Division head Peter Musngi (center) with able contact lenses that you trolled the 10k men’s race, with Ortho-K can also stop the or 0918-8982020 or emailing The chief mentor discussed further this Value that has an especial I wasn’t able to watch “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” during its Cin- DZMM anchors Cory Quirino and Karen Davila can wear every night while you Justin Tabunda (33:04) and progression of nearsightedness eyehelp@asianeyeinstitute. significance to the Group. Nationalism has been demonstrated by the emalaya and commercial runs last year but was intrigued by the rave sleep. During wear time, the Alquin Bolivar (33:07) coming and Development and ABS- among children and is suitable com. (Maribel Rubia) Group in countless ways through the years, particularly in Eugenio Lo- reviews and awards. I’m really hoping Star Home Video comes out in second and third, respectively. CBN Integrated Public Ser- pez Sr.’s historic purchase of Meralco in the 1960s. “…At the root of my with a DVD release of the movie soon!—Edna Mirasol Abad (39:57) secured vice, DZMM will select the De Lima completes rd  Very Easy father’s nationalism is a strong belief in the capability of the Filipino… Yes, the movie is now on DVD and VCD! Check it out at your the top spot in the 10k female 25 student-beneficiaries from ultramarathon  Easy that we can be competitive with the best in the world,” OML said. favorite record bar. race, while Christobel Mar- Cagayan de Oro and 25 more Macky de Lima crosses the finish line of the  Medium For sure, for us in the Group, Nationalism is always “in”—and we’re ooOoo  tes (41:06) and Luisa Raterta from Iligan who were robbed second Bataan Death March (BDM) 102k Hard proud of it. In his new contest, the best essay on Nationalism gets to win Saw the EDC photo in Chile in one of the major dailies. My heart (46:41) completed the top three. of their chance to study when Ultramarathon held on March 3-4, 2012. an iPad, OML said. So think about Nationalism and what it means to swelled with pride! Congrats, Team EDC!—Resill ABS-CBN chairman and Sendong devastated their cit- De Lima, head of the treasury department you, and to us, collectively—we’ve got a long break coming up—and get ooOoo of First Balfour, finished with a time of 17 CEO Eugenio Lopez III, ies. The funds will also go to- Answer to March puzzle cracking on your essay. You have until May 11, 2012 to send it in. Thank you for the INAEC feature. I’ve always wondered what’s ABS-CBN Manila Radio ward the continued scholarship hours and 44 minutes to rank 148th among Solution, tips and com- OML also reminds us of another Lopez Value—Wellness. In fact, happened to that pioneering venture of the Lopez family. Now I Division head Peter Musngi, of 25 Ondoy victims who were 160 finishers. The BDM route took some puter program available to walk his wellness talk, the chairman emeritus followed the stars: know!—Amanda M. 200 runners from Kilometer 0 in Mariv- actor Matteo Guidicelli and the beneficiaries of last year’s at www.sudoku.com this April, he trekked some 10-15 kilometers a day to cover a segment eles to Kilometer 102 in San Fernando, DZMM anchors Karen Davi- run. of the Santiago de Compostela Camino in Spain, an 804-kilometer both in Bataan. The BDM is De Lima’s If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- la, Ariel Ureta, Cory Quirino, This is the 13th year of the third ultramarathon. trail which is said to lie directly under the Milky Way. actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, Freddie Webb and Gerry Baja annual fun run of DZMM, The HR practitioners of the Group are busy spreading the good please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ben- were among those who took which launched DZMM Takbo Station manager Marah Capuyan Northern food stops word and spearheading the rollout of the Lopez Values. Using a spe- pres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend or fan part in this year’s fun run. Para sa Kalikasan in 1999 that with Irine Kipchumba of Kenya, FINANCIAL WELLNESS By Cyrene de la Rosa cially designed blueprint, the HRs spark a give-and-take with employ- on Facebook. With the help of the De- supported campaigns for the champion of the 10k foreign female SUZE Orman, buying them a ees on how they understand and apply the Lopez Values. Take a first partment of Social Welfare environment. (Kane Choa) race host of “The Suze house and paying HEADING up North this Holy Week? Why not Orman Show” their credit card sample some of the local delicacies of Pampanga? By Carla Ricafort Atienza SPORTS & WELLNESS and a best-sell- bills. This does Here are some of our favorites: GRIFFIN SIERRA RECOMMENDS CALENDAR Did you know? Suze says ing author, over- not teach kids fi- Everybody’s Café, San Fernando Exit. This Deals + packages APRIL came great odds to become one Credit card bondage. nancial independence nor does iconic institution is the ideal place to try dishes like 1: Kennon Global Mara- Produce you should of the world’s most influential You’re already in credit card it make them as strong as they the camaru (mole cricket) and tugak a betute (stuffed Shopping madness at the Malaysia Sale Kuala Lumpur trouble if you can afford to pay thon, 3K/5K/8.5K/21K women. She grew up poor in need to be, she notes. “When frogs). But the hands-down favorites here include package. $325 per person. In- only the minimum amount (Kennon Road, Baguio), never put in the fridge Chicago’s tough South Side children are sick, of course you their version of morcon and “Lechon Porno” (pork 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival cludes 3D/2N deluxe twin or due on your bill. Take action 6am. Fee: P450-P750. area, suffered from a speech have to help them. But just to belly cooked in a wood-burning oven or pugon) that triple room accommodation right away—have the card cut Register at any LBC outlet Tomatoes. When you refrig- impediment and got stuck in do it because you can, I think needs to be ordered in advance. THE annual 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival centers are the Royal Bintang, a four-star hotel, at the Crown Plaza Mutiara, off and pay off what you owe, 1: Sama-Samang erate tomatoes, the membranes what seemed to be a dead-end in the long run that can hurt Mely’s, San Fernando Exit. This unassuming brings seven weeks of great deals, making Kuala and the five-star Berjaya Times Square. daily breakfast, private round-trip even if it takes you a long time. Lakad-Takbo Para Kay in the cell walls become dam- job. But, all these, she says, them so much it’s not even neighborhood Lumpur the destination of choice if you want to For designer brands, stay at the Crown Plaza transfers. Flights not included. “Credit card debt is bondage, San Pedro, 1K/3K/5K/ aged which creates an overall helped her become the person funny.” ihawan serves travel to shop. Beginning on June 15, 2012 until Mutiara, then walk to the nearby Suria KLCC Rates valid until May 31, 2012. you will never have financial 10k (QC), 4am. Fee: mealy texture. Store toma- she is today. Pocket your money. Giving one of the best September 2, 2012 the sale carnival coincides Shopping Complex. Located at the base of Kuala Saigon packages. $300 per freedom if you have bondage,” P300-P500. Register at toes at room temperature, out On her Philippine visit in your kids an allowance teaches versions in Pam- with the Hari Raya Puasa festivities, adding a Lumpur’s iconic Petronas Twin Towers, Suria person at Rex Hotel (new wing) the financial guru points out. www.sppcommonwealth. of the sunlight and stem side up early March, Orman sat down them entitlement, Orman panga. Other cultural dimension to your shopping holiday. KLCC houses the trendiest fashion brands, pres- or $274 at New World Hotel. She advises using a debit card com for minimal bruising. for an interview on ANC’s stresses. “Simply because they must-try foods Before your trip, it is good to do a bit of re- tigious high-end labels, and the finest jewelry Includes 3D/2N deluxe twin or instead. 1-: The North Face THERE’S a pretty simple Onions. Onions, just like “Up Close and Personal with are born, they get money. They include the search on where the items and brands you intend brands. A tip when shopping here: present your triple room accommodation with You don’t need to be em- 100 Baguio, 11K/22K/ rule to follow—if it’s not being tomatoes, become soft in the Suze Orman: A Korina Sanchez get older, they get more money. to-die-for bar- to purchase are located, then zero in on which passport at the concierge at the concourse and daily breakfast, private round-trip ployed. However, you do need 50K/100K (Baguio), 4am. kept cold at the supermarket, fridge—and what’s an onion Interview,” where she shares The way the world works is, becued chicken hotels are within the vicinity of those shops. That ground levels to claim your Tourist Privilege Card transfers and private city tour. to have an income. If you’re Fee: P1,000-P3,500. it really shouldn’t be kept cold without its crisp bite? They also some useful money tips. you have to work for pay. I tails and barbe- way, it will be easy to drop off your purchases at and avail of special gifts from participating shops. Flights not included. Rates valid the entrepreneurial type, try Contact www.thrillofthet- in your home (disclaimer: it have the tendency to impart Buy or rent? If you can af- would get rid of allowances cued crispy tenga (pork ears). Unfortunately, it’s only the hotel, especially if they are bulky, then conve- A 20-minute taxi ride from Suria KLCC will until May 31, 2012. striking out on your own. Be rail.ph/ isn’t 100% fool-proof, because their flavor on surrounding ford it, buy it. You must be able altogether.” Instead, introduce open for dinner service from 6 p.m. onwards. niently return to the shops. take you to MO: Melium Outlet. Singapore packages. $475 per willing to start small. But, : Natgeo Earth Day even supermarkets get it wrong produce. Keep whole onions in to afford to shell out the 20% your kids to “work pay,” where Binulo, Angeles City Exit. This restaurant For computers, cameras and Goods at this discount warehouse person for Marina Bay Sands and whatever happens, remember Run, 3K/5K/10K/21K sometimes). a warm, dry place until they’re down payment for a house. they do household chores and features dishes cooked in bamboo or binulo, an old other electronics, Sungai Wang have warehouse price tags but not $320 per person for Orchard Ho- that “it is an absolute necessity (BGC), 5am. Fee: P650- Potatoes. Refrigerators are cut. Once cut, store them in More than that, have a sav- receive incremental amounts cooking method introduced by the indigenous Aetas Plaza and LowYat Plaza in the the warehouse feel. The surround- tel. Includes 3D/2N deluxe twin that an income does come in, P1,150. Contact www. just too cold for potatoes and the fridge, covered; they will ings account ready especially of money in return, say P5 in of Pampanga. Their bestsellers include a refreshing Bukit Bintang area carry the most ings are elegant and the service is or triple room accommodation otherwise there’s no money to natgeorun.com/2012/ cause their starches to be turned keep for a few days. to make the amortization pay- the beginning, then P10, P20 new take on the pako (fiddlehead fern) salad, ulang popular brands, but keep in mind good, items are arranged on shelves with daily breakfast, round-trip pay the bills,” Orman cautions. 8:  Cycles of Life into sugar. This makes them Never store onions and ments in case you lose your job. and so on. “The faster they (freshwater prawns), sinigang cooked binulo style, an that the latest models of elec- and racks, and not piled in bins for sit-in-coach transfers, sit-in-coach Finance 101 for kids. One Workshop to learn the oddly sweet when cooked—and potatoes together. Onions The property taxes, insurance work, the more work they do, addicting version of oxtail kare-kare and pititian with tronics arrive in Kuala Lumpur shoppers to rummage through. city tour. Flights not included. thing Orman says she noticed art of Right Timing, not in a good way. The Idaho Po- and potatoes can both give off and other expenses, of course, the more money they get. They atsara (fried pork rind with green papaya relish). three to four months after they Expect discounts that start from Rates valid until May 31, 2012. after only a couple of days in 9am-6pm. Early bird rate tato company recommends that gases that will cause the other must be factored in as well. “If will learn very quickly what it Susie’s Cuisine, Angeles City Exit. Don’t miss are available in Hong Kong and 40% off on brands such as Aigner, For more info, call Grif- the Philippines is that Filipino of P7,700 until April 14. you store potatoes in a cool, dark to spoil faster. (Excerpted from you can do all those because you takes to make money and they Susie’s for some of the better native desserts, like Singapore. Prices are negotiable Hugo Boss, Castaner, Farah Khan, fin Sierra at 898-2451 or email parents want to do everything SMS 0918-8889198 place. If stored this way, potatoes www.huffingtonpost.com/news/ feel you have a secure job, then will take these skills with them tibuk-tibuk, a maja blanca-like kakanin made with and most stores throw in extras Stuart Weitzman, D&G, Furla, [email protected]. for their children, including can stay fresh for 1-3 weeks. cooking-healthy) buy a home,” says Orman. in life,” she notes. carabao’s milk and topped with latik, and a Pinoy such as camera bags or SD cards. Galliano, Tod’s, Just Cavalli and ph. Other packages available. (C. take on mochi which comes with a creamy coconut Hotels near these two shopping about 50 other brands. Atienza) Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! Be a Facebook fan, sign up in http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lopezlink/86834229052. milk sauce. (Excerpted from “Chow Buzz”)

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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this April ‘Maven’ turns 1! Donning Summer 2012’s bold, fash- ‘Metro’: It’s all about color ion-forward trend, cover girl Heart COVER girl Shaina Magdayao sheds her ingénue image Evangelista details how she dealt with and steps into the limelight wearing vibrant colors and prints bullies and eventually found love, in from Salvatore Ferragamo’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Maven’s first- anniversary issue. Chan- Metro lists the cardinal rules of how to get that bikini body, nel Heart’s resilience, this time against the scorching ele- while the beauty pages are full of the hottest summer prod- ments, with our guide to all things summer-sexy: swimsuits, ucts. Our beauty editorial shows you how you can rock bright nail colors, yoga moves and timeless products for your kit. hues on your lids, lips and nails this season. Sexy swimsuits Oh, and did we mention the hot athletes you can ogle at? for every taste make our fashion pages sizzle. Our favorite photographers also present their best photos from their trips ‘StarStudio’ lists Hot 12 of 2012 around the world. StarStudio Magazine (SSM) marks its 12th anniversary ‘Vault’ pays tribute by putting together its first- ever Hot 12 list. Leading the to the classics pack is actor/athlete/musi- Vault returns to products that cian-composer Xian Lim. revive memories and are built to Also on SSM’s Hot 12 list last. We explore Champagne, are Enrique Gil, Alden France, highlighting the finest Richards, Jasmine Curtis- bubblies produced from the re- Smith, Julia Montes, Lovi gion, and retrace the roots of cav- Poe, Angeline Quinto and iar. We venture to Geneva, Swit- more! Another exclusive is zerland for the luxury watch fair the story of Jodi Santamaria Salon International de la Haute in her new home. For the Horologie. We linger in Kyoto, first time, Jodi talks about Japan, exploring the city’s endan- the breakdown of her marriage and her mother’s bout with gered cultural treasures and ceremonies found in traditional cancer. teahouses, Zen rock gardens, and the kyomachiya, or Japanese wooden house, whose classic architecture originates in Kyoto. Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading Vault is also available for download on zinio.com. bookstores and magazine stands nationwide.

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