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FIRST Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) turned a venerable 50 in June this year, and the celebration is far from over. horizons On September 21, 2011, chairman Federico R. Lopez (FRL) and chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) waxed nostalgic at the company’s appreciation cocktails held at the Makati Shangri-La. At the same time, the evening’s theme—“Braving New Horizons”—served notice that FPH was looking ahead to the next 50 years even as it reflected on the past 50. Turn to page 6

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 Lopezlink October 2011 BIZ NEWS NEWS Lopezlink October 2011  BIZ EXCELLENCE EDC bags prestigious IFC Asian Eye is top Nine teams win LAAs Client Leadership Award PH eye center THE International Finance projects on health, education the Top Eye Center brand of Corporation (IFC) selected and livelihood. choice of consumers, besting Energy Development Corpo- “This is indeed a solid tes- 43 others. ration (EDC) as this year’s re- tament to our groundbreak- Asian Eye, which marked cipient of the prestigious Client ing and sustainable efforts to its 10th anniversary in Sep- Leadership Award, citing the achieve development in our tember, also received the high- geothermal leader’s exemplary host sites where we serve 43 est overall Trusted Brand rat- accomplishments in opera- villages and 18,000 house- ing, including values covering tional excellence, sustainability, holds,” EDC president and trustworthiness, credibility, environmental management, COO Richard Tantoco said. quality, value, understanding social responsibility and corpo- “By integrating our business (L-R) Power Plant Mall vice president-general manager Malou Pineda, Rockwell Club director Harry Liu, Amb. Manuel M. Lopez, Minister and of customer needs and innova- Deputy Chief of Missions Motohiko Kato, Rockwell Club director Miguel L. Lopez, Rockwell Club vice president-general manager JP Masakayan rate governance. with the development needs tion. FPH chairman Federico R. Lopez, ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III, chairman emeritus Oscar M. IFC gave recognition to of our project areas, we have and membership manager Annabelle Ong during the turnover of Rockwell’s donation EDC president and COO Richard ASIAN Eye Institute was The annual Reader’s Digest Lopez and Lopez Inc. chair Presentacion L. Psinakis with the Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig team, whose “On EDC’s pioneering role in de- prospered with our local stake- Tantoco (right) receives the IFC recently awarded the Gold Trusted Brands survey has the Way to cleaning the Pasig River: One Estero at a Time” was one of the awardees under Public Responsibil- veloping and commercializing holders—resulting in smooth Client Leadership award from Trusted Brand 2011 status by been running since 1999 and ity and chosen as the top awardee geothermal energy in the coun- and enhanced operations. We IFC executive vice president and Reader’s Digest. identifies the brands that ap- try and outstanding initiatives are of the firm belief that as the CEO Lars Thunell at a ceremony In a survey of 1,000 re- peal most to a representative in sustainable development. company grows, the communi- Rockwell community in Washington, DC during the spondents conducted in the cross-section of consumers in While pursuing geothermal ties should also prosper and the Annual Meetings of the World by global mar- Asia. It is a recognized resource leadership, EDC also builds environment continuously pre- Bank Group and the International ket research firm Synovate, for consumer purchasing deci- model communities, pro- served and enhanced….” Monetary Fund Asian Eye was identified as sions. (Reighmond Vencer) motes sustainable reforestation Tantoco received the award comes together to help and biodiversity preservation from IFC executive vice presi- and targets to incentives, and through its greening program dent and CEO Lars Thunell using these business tools to ROCKWELL Land Corpo- Amb. Manuel M. Lopez Rockwell Leisure Club, man- The proceeds were handed BINHI, molds world-class in a ceremony in Washington, impact development. ration in partnership with the witnessed the devastation that aged the participation of the over by Amb. Lopez as well builders through its technical- DC. He also addressed the del- IFC has been a key inves- Bayan reaffirms Japanese Embassy recently the disasters had wrought and Rockwell team from overseas. as representatives of Rockwell vocational school KEITECH, egates of the IFC Workshop tor in the company ever since hosted a community bazaar sought to make it a personal Entitled “Love Japan,” pro- to Minister Motohiko Kato of and enhances the living condi- on the Institutional Develop- privatization in 2006 and con- and celebrity auction at the cause to help with rebuilding. ceeds of the celebrity bazaar the Japanese Embassy at Chef Rockwell Tent to help raise The ambassador, who chairs and auction went to the Japa- Jessie’s at the Rockwell Club. The EDC-Bacman Community Partnerships Department (above) and the KEITECH team (below), winners tions and well-being of its host ment Goals and shared EDC’s tinues to maintain a stake in commitment to funds for Japan. both Rockwell Land and nese Embassy. (Aissa Rivera) under the Public Responsibility category, with FRL and EDC president Ricky Tantoco and retired CEO Paul communities through its CSR experience in linking strategies EDC. (Toni Nieva) Aquino Lopez Holdings tender offer for EV market BAYAN strengthened its the local Gawad Kalinga. Bayan Business gets UK market leadership position Aguado said the company unrestructured debt ends in Eastern Visayas with a re- believes in the potential of the LOPEZ Holdings Corporation mercial Papers (LTCPs) issued Communications Group, LLC gional marketing campaign Eastern Visayas region and is standards body seal of approval announced the expiration of its on September 17, 1996 and served as the information and that aims to showcase the committed to help sustain and tender offer for unrestructured October 1, 1996. In conjunction tender agent for the Eurobonds. company’s commitment to the grow its local market position. BAYAN Business, the corpo- of organizations develop per- 40,000 organizations world- service possible for their cli- debt, which gave creditors the with the offer to purchase the An aggregate principal local market and contribute to Bayan’s management com- rate and business unit of Bayan, formance through their people wide that have adopted the ents. opportunity to sell approxi- LTCPs, the company undertook amount of $13.966M of the Eu- the economic development of mittee participated in the ini- became the first telco player in by providing tailored assess- internationally-recognized “This recognition ultimately mately $41 million back to the a consent solicitation for pro- robonds, representing approxi- the region. tial run of Bida Ka Sa Bayan, the country to be recognized ments designed to support standard. In the Philippines benefits our clients,” he said. company at full face value. posed amendments to the trust mately 71% of the outstanding Top Bayan management which is planned to be repli- the prestigious UK-based In- organizations in planning, there are about 20 companies Bayan Business special- Lopez Holdings offered to agreement dated September 12, Eurobonds, was validly tendered headed by chief operating cated in other local markets of vestors in People (IiP). implementing and evaluating and organizations that have izes in providing services and purchase for cash at their par 1996 covering the LTCPs. and not validly withdrawn, all of officer Rafael Aguado led Bayan throughout the country. IiP is the UK’s leading effective strategies. been IiP-certified. solutions to its corporate, busi- the kickoff of the campaign Their activities included an NINE teams reaped the reward tion Loss Amounting to P1.5B hours without lost time due to value, any and all of its out- The offer to purchase the which have been accepted for people management standard The IiP recognition was Group head Chito Franco ness, industry and small- and dubbed Bida Ka Sa Bayan, a appreciation meeting with top for their excellent work over the with the Provisional Operation accidents); Southern Negros standing $150,000,000 7.875% Eurobonds began on August 2, purchase by Lopez Holdings. group aimed at helping im- awarded during the general said the recognition shows medium-enterprise clients caravan activity that features customers and clients, and an past year, scooping up trophies of T/G Unit No.1 was the lone Geothermal Production Field, Notes (Eurobonds) due 2002 2011 and expired on Septem- The offer to purchase the prove business performance. membership meeting of the that Bayan Business is pro- with client services such as IP in the Lopez Group Business winner in the Operations Man- issued on June 19, 1997, and ber 1, 2011. ING Bank acted as LTCPs and the consent solicita- market selling initiatives, a employee appreciation and It offers business improvement People Management Associa- viding the right development services, data services, voice, Turn to page 5 Excellence Awards held at the agement category. Series A-2 Long Term Com- dealer manager, and Bondholder tion began on August 3, 2011 and customer reward and recogni- recognition program. (Red Sa- tools designed to help all kinds tion of the Philippines. Bayan for the people in its team value-added services and man- Rockwell Tent, Makati on Sep- In the Corporate Image- expired on September 1, 2011. tion program and a donation to mar) joins the list of the more than which translates to the best aged services. tember 8, 2011. Building category, the win- Securities Transfer Services Inc. ABS-CBN Foundation ners were Asian Eye’s Success- served as the information agent for PROMOS & OFFERS Inc.’s On the Way to Cleaning ful Clinical Research: A Vital Soon to rise: ABS-CBN’s the offer to purchase the LTCPs the Pasig, One Estero at a Time Contributor to the Company’s and the consent solicitation. SKYbroadband online or 381-0000 or visit www.lifeat5mbps.com. clinched the top prize in the Growth, the First in the Philip- The payment date for offers promo winners (Susan Ortiz) Lopez Achievement Awards pines and Preferred by Global state-of-the-art soundstages was expected on or around Sep- Win exclusive items (LAA), which was the evening’s Partner and 10.10.10 Run for ABS-CBN Corporation is set ABS-CBN pioneered the Bulaong also said consumers tember 6, 2011. Taking home the SKYbroadband Choice from SKYcable Select! centerpiece event. the Pasig River: Breaking a 20- to build state-of-the-art sound- construction of state-of-the-art stand to benefit from the plan. A total of P785.3M of LTCPs, Award and the P50,000 cash in the Life at DZMM Teleradyo: Nood na Year Standing World Record for stages and backlots that will soundstages among local TV “ABS-CBN is producing a lot of representing approximately 91% 5Mbps online promo was Kennivy Alcar- SKYcable postpaid clients, widen the range of ng Radyo sa Buong Mundo won the Environment. enable the Kapamilya network networks, as it was also the first TV shows aired on Channel 2, of outstanding LTCPs, was val- men, while Noel Malonzo took home the cable TV entertainment options for your fam- in the Customer Focus category, Rounding out the LAA win- to meet its expansion plans and to build state-of-the-art TV Studio 23, cable TV channels like idly tendered and not validly People’s Choice Award and the P25,000 ily and get a chance to win exciting prizes from while ABS-CBN: Heightened ners were KEITECH: Pro- its growing needs to serve the studios in the 1990s. ANC, movies by .” withdrawn. The company also cash prize. SKYbroadband is the first in the SKYcable! Add ASN, CBeebies or E! to your Service to the Filipino Brings ducing the World’s Greatest viewing public. Aside from soundstages, And when the National received the consent of a major- country to offer 5Mbps with 15GB monthly subscription and receive one entry for each. Phenomenal Business Perfor- Nation Builders and EDC Bac- “The first soundstage will be Bulaong said ABS-CBN will Telecommunications gives the ity of the LTCP holders for the usage allowance for only P999; P100 is Deadline of subscription to earn raffle entries is mance and Changing Skies: man Gives Back Real Power to up before the end of 2012 in also be constructing backlots, go-signal for local networks to proposed amendments to the charged for every 1GB used in excess of on October 31, 2011. The raffle draw will be held Sky’s Continuing Transforma- the Community in the Public San Jose del Monte, Bulacan,” areas adjacent to a soundstage shift to digital TV, ABS-CBN trust agreement. the allowance. Subscribers can also avail at the SKYcable main office in Ortigas Center tional Story ruled the Business Responsibility category. said chief technology officer that will enable them to shoot will be launching five more new Unrestructured obligations of The Bayan mancom team and regional executives composed of Alvin Banasa, Jop Cornelio, Raffy Aguado, of the 5Mbps with 35GB usage allowance on November 4, 2011. For more info, visit www. Management category. Cited for their safety Raul Bulaong, who is respon- exterior or outdoor scenes, like channels. This would mean more Lopez Holdings to date are at Chito Franco, Ed Pahate, John Rojo, Philbert Berba, Joevel Rivera, Jojo de Jesus, Thelma de Leon and Noemi for P1,999. For a free trial, call 631-0000 mysky.com.ph. Samson in front of the Tacloban City Hall (Photo by Rommel Cabrera) Green Core Geothermal achievements were EDC’s Mt. sible for ABS-CBN’s produc- a slum area or a street in New content and more shows that $7.5M, down from the high of Inc.-Tongonan Geothermal Apo, Upper Mahiao and Ma- tion, postproduction, animation York City, without traveling to ABS-CBN should be able to $560M when the company de- Power Plant Averted a Genera- hanagdong (1 million man- and transmission. far-off places. produce efficiently. (Kane Choa) clared a standstill in 2002. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph

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via monthlong special First Balfour and First Gen Hydro treats Pantabangan (2M); EDC’s Leyte IN celebration of its 20th anniver- by Cannes Best Director Brillante in “Barcelona.” In the story, Louie Geothermal Production Field and sary, “” (MMK) Mendoza (see related story on page 8). strives to be accepted by his father. Earlier time slot for First Gas Santa Rita/San Lorenzo treats loyal viewers to a monthlong The life story of the “Pilipinas Got Tal- Written by Benson Logronio and ‘Bandila’ (3M); EDC Bac-Man and First special filled with stories that will ent” tap-dancing duo takes the MMK directed by Lumibao, “Barcelona” Philec Solar (4M); and First Sum- “Bandila” has been strengthened and expanded— surely touch their hearts. spotlight in the “Bukidnon-Happy also stars Ricky Davao, iden Circuits Inc., which notched  and now broadcasts in an earlier time slot! Award- Hosted by Charo Santos Concio, Feet” episode. It narrates the struggle and Malou de Guzman. a record in the Lopez Group for winning ABS-CBN news anchors Karen Davila, MMK presents a five high-caliber that brothers Ramon and Bambi had More surprises are in store for reaching 35M safe man-hours. Julius Babao and Ces Oreña-Drilon will be joined stories top billed by some of the to go through to get their family out of viewers in the last two anniversary Meanwhile, Bayan Business was rec- by starting this October. Abunda is a most brilliant actors and actresses in poverty. Written by Joan Habana and episodes on October 22 and 29. ognized for being the latest Lopez Group crossover artist who has been honed in news and Philippine showbiz. directed by Dado Lumibao, “Bukid- The anniversary special was company to become an Investors in People current affairs with programs like Etcetera,”“ “Kon- “Palawan,” starring Angel non-Happy Feet” features , prefaced by “MMK Dalawang organization. trobersyal,” “Conversations with Boy Abunda” and Aquino, Yul Servo, Miles and . Dekada,” a two-hour documentary First Philippine Holdings chairman “The Bottomline.” In the “SNN” tradition, he brings Ocampo, Paul Salas and gives life to the char- special on September 25. (Aaron Federico R. Lopez, in his opening re- with him the hottest and most interesting news Isabel Lopez, is directed acter of a gay man named Louie Domingo) stories in “Bandila.” (Bong Osorio) marks, stressed that the awards served to US season of ‘The X Fac- “highlight those who combine passion  and good execution to turn those seem- tor’ on Studio 23 ‘Advocacy-serye’ rolls out this October! ingly insoluble problems into great oppor- Simon Cow- tunities of their own.” ell is back “I do hope that listening to their stories with “The is ‘Budoy’ moves and inspires all of us on our shared X Factor” GERALD Anderson stars in The advocacy-serye marks the mother Dr. Alberta Maniego (Bar- journey to excellence,” he said. invading ABS-CBN’s first “advocacy-serye,” return of Janice de Belen to the bara Perez) is a brilliant oncolo- ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III the US “Budoy,” where he plays the role of Kapamilya network. She plays the gist, while his brother Dr. Isaac closed the 2010 cycle of the Lopez Group and seen a boy suffering from delayed men- role of Bebang, Budoy’s caretaker Maniego (Christian Vasquez) is a Business Excellence Awards by reiterating in dif- tal development. who adopted him after he was dis- famous brain surgeon. the importance of the Lopez way. ferent Gerald is joined by young stars owned by his real family. Budoy’s birth is a family blessing “That we continue to serve and deliver 6 parts and . Budoy, played by Gerald, is the that later on turns into a family shame value despite the endless pummeling and of the Jessy is Jackie, Budoy’s childhood son of Dr. Gregor Maniego (Tirso when they discover that Budoy is suf- battering the forces of change inflict upon us is time for that is what we are capable of at the mo- 1. EDC’s TGPP Unit No. 1 Restoration Team, winner in the Operations Management category, world, friend who dreams of becoming Cruz III), the top ob-gynecolo- fering from Angelman Syndrome, that which makes us excellent. That we continue ment, is again that which makes us excellent. This with FRL and OML; 2. OML with DZMM TeleRadyo, the sole winner in the Customer Focus cat- including a teacher, while Enrique portrays gist in the Philippines, and Luisa which delays the intellectual develop- The powerhouse cast of “Budoy” to focus on our mission of being in the service of is the Lopez way—always has been and forever egory; 3-4. FRL, EL3, OML and Presy Lopez Psinakis with the Asian Eye Clinical Research Team the Philippines via satellite on Studio 23. He re- Benjamin, Budoy’s rival in love who Maniego (), Dr. ment of a child. The family decides to also includes Gloria Sevilla, Dante the Filipino, even if it be only one Filipino at a will be.” and 10.10.10 Run for the Pasig River by Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig, winners in the Corporate unites with fellow “American Idol” judge Paula Ab- has everything except his mother’s Maniego’s secretary. Dr. Maniego hide their “dishonor” and replace him Rivero and Mylene Dizon. (A. Do- Image-Building category; 5-6. EL3 and OML with ABS-CBN Corporation and the SKYCable dul, alongside L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger. warmth and his father’s approval. belongs to a family of doctors—his with a normal child. mingo) COMPTROLLERS’ CIRCLE Mancom team, which won in the Business Management category Hosted by Steve Jones, the show searches for the next singing superstar or group, who will take home Comptrollers’ Circle holds seminar on tax, the biggest prize in television history—a $5-mil- Who will be the first Pinoy Biggest Loser? ‘Nasaan Ka, PR CHALLENGE lion Sony Music recording deal and an appearance corporate governance, SEC regulations in Pepsi’s 2012 Superbowl spot! (Kane Choa) “THE Biggest Loser Pinoy Elisa?’ dominates ‘U.B.E.’ moments in Edition” comes to an exciting THE Comptrollers’ Circle of the Lopez Group who presented Tax Planning: Addressing Tax Tweeting, ‘Facebook-ing’ at finish when the Fab Five and primetime held its annual seminar workshop on the latest Risks and practical tips on handling Bureau ‘Growing Up’ other eliminated contestants developments in tax, corporate governance, and of Internal Revenue (BIR) examinations, re- The newest barkada composed of Kathryn Ber- come together for a final THERE’S no doubt that ABS-CBN’s most Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) spectively; Atty. Ma. Gracia Casals-Diaz, SEC work good for bottom line nardo, , Diego Loyzaga, Daniel weigh-in that will determine talked-about teleserye “Nasaan Ka, Elisa?” is a regulations on September 15, 2011 at the ELJ general accountant, who discussed updates on By Cathy Rose Garcia Padilla, , Neil Coleta, EJ Fallurin and who among Angela, Art, Ha- winner in the primetime TV block as it thrashes Communications Building. This event was at- the financial reporting regulation of the SEC, Kiray delivered an unforgettable ultimate barkada zel, Larry and Raffy lost the competing programs in other television networks tended by more than 150 members. the results of the evaluation of 2010 audited IBM Corp. has found that employees who have brand value has increased. “Part of this was be- experience—“U.B.E.”—on national television! highest weight percentage and makes it to the list of most-watched TV pro- The program addressed issues and concerns re- financial statements and the Code of Corpo- active online social relationships are good for the cause employees were allowed to be on Facebook, “Growing Up” premiered strongly in September since the start of the show grams. lated to tax planning techniques in the different rate Governance; and Janette Cruz, chief of company’s bottom line. LinkedIn, Twitter… And this made the differ- with a national TV rating of 12.3%, almost twice and be declared the first Proving that a lot of have joined the organizations and the most recent regulations in the Large Taxpayers’ Assistance Division of Speaking at the Management Association of ence on the bottom line.” as high as that of its rival, “Tween Hearts” (7.5%), Pinoy Biggest Loser at the search for the missing Elisa, the show’s hotline SEC financial reporting. The latest developments the BIR, who talked about tax updates. Ramon the Philippines CEO conference in Makati in Social media users have hundreds or thou- was bombarded with phone calls from people September, Sandy Carter said IBM had realized sands of Twitter followers, LinkedIn contacts according to data from Kantar Media. Don’t miss Grand Finale on October 8. The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition FAB FIVE Larry, Angela, in the corporate governance were also presented. Pagdagdagan, vice president-Internal Audit of claiming that the lady is with them. But right that many of its employees were using Facebook and Facebook friends, and these contacts are “Growing Up” every Sunday after “ASAP Rocks” Armed with the knowl- Art, Hazel, and Raffy (Photo by Allan F. Sancon) Speakers included Noel Rabaja and Atty. First Philippine Holdings, gave the opening on ABS-CBN! (Aaron Domingo) edge gained during their now, Elisa has not been found yet. Lucil Vicerra, tax partners from SGV & Co., remarks in behalf of Group Comptroller Pearl and Twitter, and was trying to decide if it was proving to be valuable when it comes to business. Spoiled brat falls for four-month stay in the Big- only one of them will be The eliminated contes- “Nasaan Ka, Elisa?” also continues to receive Catahan. going to stop or allow it. Social business is one of the fastest growing IT gest Loser camp, the Bigat- declared the first Pinoy Big- tants will also battle at the good reviews from different media sectors. This year marks the 12th year of Carter is vice president for Social Business and segments in the world. The Asian market for so- butler in ‘My Fair Lady’ ing Pinoys continue their gest Loser and take home grand finale weigh-in. The Her venture in a daring role may be a gamble the Comptrollers’ Circle. Through Collaboration Solutions Sales and Evangelism cial business is expected to grow to $30 billion to Twin Asianovela hits are coming your way in the journey in the real world and P1 million, a furnished con- one who shed the highest for (Elisa Altamira), but it’s all the years, it continuously aims to at IBM. As such, she is responsible for setting $50B by 2015. all-new Kapamilya Gold! In “My Fair Lady,” Yoon undergo rigorous weight loss dominium unit from DMCI percentage of their initial worth it as many are getting hooked maintain a high quality of financial the direction for IBM’s social business initiative, Filipinos, who are among the most active Eun Hye (as Hanna Kang) has the looks, the regimen without the help of Homes, a Vespa scooter, a weight will be proclaimed by her performance in the se- reporting in the Lopez Group and working with companies who are becoming social Facebook and Twitter users in the world, are fortune and, unfortunately, the mean at- the trainers. 40” Sony Bravia Internet TV, the At-Home Winner and ries. She feels honored to work to promote work-life balance among businesses, and being the evangelist for the con- well-placed to take advantage of the emerging titude as well. But Johan Seo turns her By zooming in on the Whirlpool appliances and a will get P200,000 and one- alongside her premier coactors. its members. Its major achievements cept and best practices around social business. social business model. For instance, there are world upside down when he becomes lives of overweight people lifetime Fitness First mem- year Fitness First member- Meanwhile, the drama, sus- include the development of a uniform A few years ago, IBM and the Massachusetts 23.2 million Filipinos on Facebook. Carter said her personal butler. Before that, Me and the negative impact of bership. ship. pense and mystery continue chart of accounts and accounting pol- Institute of Technology did a survey of 2,000 IBM it is only a matter of how companies will tap Fili- Ann continues to ruin the life of a obesity on health, the pro- The second placer will get Catch the “Biggest Loser as her family becomes more icies, and the issuance of an updated employees and their online social relationships. pino users of Facebook to come up with better braver and fiercer Kristine in “The gram and its contestants P500,000, a Vespa scooter, Pinoy Edition” Wellness Fair determined in their search planning and control manual for the “It found that employees who had active (on- products. (Excerpted from abs-cbnNEWS.com) Fierce Wife.” Watch back-to- have taught viewers how to Whirlpool appliances and and Grand Finale on Octo- for Elisa. Lopez Group. line) social relationships would bring in $700 in DON’T FORGET back Asianovelas in Kapamilya adopt a healthy lifestyle and one-year Fitness First mem- ber 8 at the Ynares Stadium “Nasaan Ka, Eli- The Lopez Group Comptrollers’ revenue per contact, and for every executive con- Oct. 16 (Sun): Gold starting with “Happy Yipee that losing weight can be bership. The third placer will in Pasig, with host Sharon sa?” airs Mondays Circle core team includes Catahan, tact, it would bring in $7,000 in revenue. So IBM How to Organize, Yehey” at 12 noon, then “Banana achieved by exercising and take home P300,000, a Ves- Cuneta, game master Derek through Fridays Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle core team members Pagdagdagan, Lito Banaag, Marvi Mar- decided to issue social media guidelines and un- Operate and Manage a Profitable Split Afternoon Delight,” “I Dare You,” eating the right food. pa scooter, Fujidenzo home Ramsay and trainers Ching- after “My Binondo Marvi Marcelino, Ramon Pagdagdagan (1st and 3rd celino, Jei-Jei Gertes, Jingle Hernandez, leash IBM employees. These social relationships Home-based Travel Agency Business “The Fierce Wife,” “My Fair Lady” While the transformation appliances and one-year Fit- gay Andrada and Jim Saret. Girl” on ABS- from left) and Jei-Jei Gertes (rightmost) flank SGV’s Noel Lanie Caimol and Vicky Martinez. ( Jei- are good for the bottom line,” Carter said. Without Risk @ PUP, Sta. Mesa, and “Reputasyon.” (K. Choa) of the Fab Five is evident, ness First membership. (Kane Choa) CBN. (A. Do- Rabaja, Atty. Lucil Vicerra and Vivian Cruz-Ruiz Jei Gertes) Carter said as a result of the increased social . Contact 0917-3600070 mingo) networking activities of its employees, IBM’s

6 Lopezlink October 2011 Lopezlink October 2011  BRAVING... high levels of quality that he tion, Philippine Engineering and ‘eternal allegiance of service.’ He and gave it a new life. However, their manufacturing businesses December this year, FPH girds up EXECUTIvE FEATURE from page 1 believed his fellow countrymen Construction Agency (now First taught us to be always mindful it’s not like we embarked on a in the Philippines and make it for even tougher competition by deserved to experience. Balfour) and MSC Computer of our obligations to present and totally new direction overnight. I easy for them to access the best harnessing its arsenal of efficient FRL paid homage to Eu- “FPH’s inception as MSC in Services Center (now Meralco future generations of Filipinos.” think it’s important to point out resources the Philippines has to and price-competitive assets. genio H. Lopez Sr., founder of June 1961 was a visionary leap Computer Information Systems). The Lopez philosophy in that even while we were tackling offer. “Everything we’ve done in FRL: Strategic position, teamwork, FPH under the name Meralco on the part of my grandfather. In 1986, OML took charge of business is anchored on the those major problems besetting Rockwell Land continues the last few years has been in Securities Corporation (MSC). Pole-vaulting from the sugar MSC, which had been renamed value of stewardship, wherein as the group, we never ceased build- to raise the bar for real estate preparation for that,” FRL said. The elder Lopez’s purchase of industry he knew so well and First Philippine Holdings when “caretakers” of the companies, ing and strengthening the various development in the country. “Al- Since the acquisition of En- Meralco, for $62 million, was “the into the unfamiliar power gen- it was in the hands of Marcos OML said current leaders are core business platforms of FPH,” though we’re the new kid on the ergy Development Corp. (EDC) largest purchase in the region at eration and distribution industry cronies. behooved to bequeath them to said FRL as he called attention block and have many bigger, bet- in November 2007, the FPH vitalBy Carla Paras-Sison to being built to last that time.” The former sugar previously controlled by the The painstaking task of turn- the next generation in a much to the company’s current portfo- ter-financed competitors, we’ve team focused on enhancing its baron had earlier made bold and Americans was nothing short of ing FPH around, carried out better shape than that in which lio of best-in-class assets. built a brand synonymous with value and revving it up to its full FIRST Philippine Holdings Corpora- seats, so to speak. He believes a first- This only reinforced his belief that a pioneering forays into the media bold and insightful. It would be over a span of 25 years, “have they found them. First Gen has the largest port- success and high-end quality. potential. “At about the same tion (FPH) chairman and chief execu- rate team of self-starters that can work crisis always presents opportunities and transport industries. the start of our family’s historical constituted the bulk of [my] life’s “May the next 50 years of folio of power generation assets in We’d like to continue building time we were getting through the tive officer Federico R. Lopez (FRL) well together is vital to the success of to make things better. “It amazes and at the same romance with businesses of na- work,” OML observed when he First Philippine Holdings be the country using indigenous and on that success profitably.” major hurdle of normalizing First shares his immediate predecessor’s any company. “However, despite all the fore- time terrifies me when I consider tional significance engendering was conferred the Ramon V. del as committed to public service clean energy. “Our geothermal These business platforms are Gen’s post-acquisition finances, vision of making companies that are “I pay close attention to the ma- sight in the world, you can never the breadth and scope of busi- public service,” FRL said. Rosario Award for Nation Build- and national development acquisitions have also given us a among the best in the country we were also acquiring the re- built to last. Toward this end, FRL turity and chemistry of the team accurately predict where and when The first 0 ing in August 2011. “We felt very as the first 50. May the gen- ‘35-year head start’ in integrated at what they do. “I expect that maining NPC (National Power nesses my grandfather, Eugenio lists three top priorities as FPH moves because it has a great impact on my the next crisis will come from. You H. Lopez Sr., brought us into. … MSC, created on June 30, strongly that the businesses our erations of FPH leaders yet to geothermal power development. if they continue to be well po- Corporation) power plants that into its next 50 years. third priority, which is to create the can prepare your risk manage- Back when those decisions were 1961, owned two billion-peso father had originally created were come always keep the faith in In fact, being the largest integrat- sitioned strategically they will were utilizing EDC’s geothermal “The first is to ensure that we are right environment that encourages our ment matrices diligently and being made to invest millions, companies before it had reached worth preserving, even if we had to our values,” OML said. ed geothermal power producer in drive our direction and invest- steam. Having accomplished this always mindful of the strategic posi- people and subsidiaries to work closely cover every conceivable threat he was, more often than not, the its 10th anniversary. One was rebuild them from scratch, brick The next 0 the world today gives us unique ments in the years to come.” with the purchase of Palinpinon, pioneer at a frontier that had Meralco, which MSC had pur- by brick, all over again. Eugenio Despite the festive cel- skills we can take to new markets As FPH entered its 50th year, Tongonan and Bacman, we are tioning of our companies amidst an together, aligned by the right culture possible but nothing prepares sparsely been walked on by Fili- chased from General Public Utili- H. Lopez Sr. demanded the best ebration, the lessons of the very abroad that are urgently in search the divestment of major invest- now completing their rehabilita- ever-changing environment locally and values. We have to leverage the you as well as having good self-starters after that, you progress toward solving pinos. So I ask myself at the dawn ties in 1962, and the other was of his businesses, because he felt tough decade just prior to FRL’s of more indigenous, low-carbon ments in regulated monopolies tion as well as that of our steam and globally. A company with strategic collective experience, capabilities and who think on their feet, won’t let you problems cooperatively and begin cre- of our next 50 years, but with a the Philippine Commercial and that the Filipino people deserved election as chairman of FPH are alternatives.” such as Meralco and Manila fields so we can bring up their clarity moves more effectively, hires ideas that abound in our group of com- down, are solid team players and can atively generating new ideas.” note of awe and admiration: Lolo, Industrial Bank, acquired in 1967. only the best. That philosophy or worth recalling. First Philec Solar is among North Tollways Corporation collective capacities by another the right people and wastes less time panies,” FRL says. deliver results under pressure. People Despite the two major sectors of the how on earth did you do that and MSC built a pipeline through tradition is something that we “We faced an extremely hos- the best producers of silicon wa- meant all its remaining businesses 435MW by 2012,” said FRL. and resources. Nothing could be more In line with these priorities, FPH has with those qualities are invaluable and Lopez Group (ABS-CBN Corpora- what were you thinking?” subsidiary Meralco Securities have tried to honor, preserve and tile political environment as well fers for the growing global photo- must compete for the attention of This has transformed EDC tragic than a company finding out that moved toward deepening shared activi- allow all of us to sleep well at night tion and FPH) being very different in The answer is in the found- Industrial Corporation (now enrich over our own lives’ work.” as debt problems in FPH, and voltaic (PV) industry. “Today we customers locally and even glob- from merely being a steam pro- it’s been running a hundred miles per ties to include fun group-wide Christmas knowing you can depend on one an- terms of business drivers and industry er’s patriotism, his abiding love First Philippine Industrial Cor- OML’s reminder: “In the throughout the Lopez Group, supply some of the world’s lead- ally: First Gen in power genera- vider to a single customer (NPC), hour in the wrong direction,” he says. parties, Music Icon competitions and other. Well-run companies have little dynamics, FRL and his cousin, ABS- for country that drove him to poration) in 1967. Then, in a process of building what was at a time when global financial ing solar PV companies, helping tion, First Philec in manufactur- to one that now sells electricity Each company’s strategic position- two-day Strategies & Synergies confer- tolerance for self-centered, divisive CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III enter industries vital for the three-year period until 1971, the then the country’s largest con- markets were reeling... But them to improve performance ing, Rockwell Land and FPIP in further down the value chain to ing is so crucial because it determines ences among top officers that focus solely and dysfunctional personalities, no (EL3), find themselves learning about nation’s development. This led new ventures came at a fast clip: glomerate, my father taught us through force of circumstances efficiencies and drive costs down property, and First Balfour and cooperatives, utilities and even appropriate action going forward. “If on each company’s strategic positioning. matter how brilliant,” FRL says. each other’s businesses and coordinat- him to pioneer such enterprises Philippine Electric Corporation, his children and his employees and OML’s decisiveness in the in their quest for grid parity.” FPIC in infrastructure. As retail industrial end-users. “In the you’re armed with a clear knowledge Harvard Business School professors FRL is very much aware of the ing their actions a lot more these days. as to provide services at the Philippine Petroleum Corpora- that in the Lopez Group, our pri- face of some very tough choices First Philippine Industrial open access—a system where process, we’ve also turned it into of yourself, your competition, as well Ranjay Gulati and Tarun Khanna have damage that silos or turfs can mean “Hopefully, it also leads to our manage- mary reason for being is to serve he simultaneously solved the Park (FPIP) is a platform to at- consumers can choose their elec- the largest integrated geothermal as your external environment and conducted learning sessions, providing to a conglomerate like the Lopez ment teams and employees becoming MEET THE TEAM the Filipino people. He called it Lopez group’s debt problems tract firms to invest and locate tricity supplier—takes effect in company in the world! The next where it’s headed, it becomes clear valuable insights and a common language Group. There would be many lost even closer in the future,” FRL says. few years should see us develop- Nestor J. Padilla what distinctive capabilities you need that aid in the crafting of the strategies opportunities as the Group loses its His message for LopezLink readers? Elpidio L. Ibañez tion since July 2005. He was a vice rently the president of FPIC and of currently SVP and compliance officer of ing close to 250MW more of to build up for the future,” says FRL. of the respective companies. They also ability to leverage collective capa- “I can’t begin to express my excite- Elpidio L. Ibañez is the president president (VP) from May 1999 until ThermaPrime Well Services Inc. He is First Gen and SVP of FGP. He earned Nestor J. Padilla has been the presi- power plants and steam fields Yet he remains utterly aware of a dy- became opportunities for mixed groups bilities and experience. Hence, FRL ment over the platform of businesses we from already discovered reserves and chief operating officer (COO) of June 2005. He was president of First also a director of First Balfour Inc. He his BS in Commerce, major in Manage- dent and CEO of Rockwell Land namic and constantly changing world. of officers from various FPH subsidiar- encourages members of the Group have today in FPH and in the Lopez of EDC. This year we are also FPH. He is board director of various Sumiden Circuits Inc. (FSCI) until was president of Tollways Management ment of Financial Institutions, from De since 1995. He has been an SVP of “The great Prussian general Helmuth ies to discuss relevant business cases and to take to heart the Lopez Credo Group. We’re now poised to create sig- planting the seeds to take our FPH subsidiaries and affiliates. Iba- October 1, 2007. He is a director and Corp. from 2003 to 2008, president of La Salle University and his MBA in Fi- Property Development of Lopez Von Moltke liked to say that any strategy practice problem solving together. and Values being championed by nificant shareholder value in the com- geothermal development capabil- ñez graduated with an AB Econom- managing director for Electronics of FPIC from 2000 to 2003, an EVP of nance at Fordham University, New York. Holdings Corp. since January 2001. or ‘battle plan never survives first con- “A great outcome of all these is that his father, chairman emeritus Oscar Benjamin R. Lopez ities overseas into other countries ing years. However, as Gabby (EL3) ics degree from Ateneo de Manila First Philec, Philec and Fedcor. He is First Balfour from 1998 to 1999 and He serves as a trustee at the Rockwell tact with the enemy.’ Thus, even the best we’re all getting to know each other much M. Lopez. He believes that having within the Pacific Ring of Fire, pointed out in his closing remarks at University and obtained his MBA at currently president of First Philec So- president and COO of ECCO-Asia Benjamin R. Lopez is a VP and head Land Condominium Corp. and is a particularly Chile and Indonesia. plans have to be flexible enough to adapt better than we have in the past, and know a shared legacy, “the consistency of the last Lopez Group midyear planning lar Corp., First Philec Solar Solutions from August 1994 to October 1999. of Corporate Communications. He director of the Rockwell Club. the University of the Philippines. We have established offices in to encountered responses and changing that each of the subsidiaries is just an easy values and the way we do business can session, the businesses and industries we Fiorello R. Estuar Corp. and First Philec Nexolon Corp. Ricardo B. Yatco has occupied this position since No- Jonathan C. Russell those countries and are vying for circumstances on the battlefield. You phone call away,” says FRL. be a powerful binding force for all of operate in have gotten more competi- Ramon T. Pagdagdagan Ricardo B. Yatco has been a VP since vember 2006. He has been with FPH Jonathan C. Russell is a member of the Fiorello R. Estuar became the head of concession areas as well.” can only prepare for this effectively by The last 10 years prior to his as- us…While it’s impossible to eliminate tive and complex. I know we all need to since October 1993. He was assigned the Infrastructure Business Develop- Ramon T. Pagdagdagan is a VP and 1996. He was a VP of FPIC. EDC board of directors since in 2007. With this deliberately focused continually building up that broad range sumption of the FPH chairmanship, walls between companies, it is achiev- step up to the plate, up our game and Hector Y. Dimacali to Rockwell in May 1995. Prior to his ment of the corporation in August 2007. head of Internal Audit since August He is also an EVP in First Gen Corp. approach and an enviable portfo- of unique capabilities in your arsenal.” the Lopez Group experienced great able to bridge them…Only as people leverage the strength of our Group in recall to FPH in June 2004, he was a He has been the vice chairman and chief 2007. He has been with FPH since Hector Y. Dimacali has been a VP and a member of its executive manage- lio of globally competitive assets, FRL’s second priority relates to difficulty under a hostile political re- get to know each other and enjoy be- the coming years if we want to rev up executive officer (CEO) of First Balfour October 1994. He was AVP of the of the corporation since April 1997. VP for Project Development of Rock- ment committee. Dr. Arthur A. de Guia the next 50 years could very well deploying human resources, or having gime. Yet he notes that the Group has ing together can you even hope to see the full potential of what we have. It’s since November 2006. He was president Internal Audit Group from April He is currently the president of FPIP. well. He is also a member of the board be as exciting as the last 50 for the right people occupying the right grown like it has never done before. the beginnings of synergy. Hopefully, crunch time, let’s work as one!” of Maynilad Water Services from 2004 2000 until July 2007. He was AVP- He was also a director and president of directors of various subsidiaries such Dr. Arthur A. de Guia is a board FPH, if not more so. ( JJ/CPS) to June 2007. He also served as president comptroller of FPIP from July 1997 of First Sumiden Realty Inc. in 1997. as First Balfour, First Philec and First member of FPH. He has also been to March 2000. He was assigned to He is also a director of First Philec Philippine Utilities Corp. of First Balfour from 2001 to 2004, and Elizabeth M. Canlas the managing director for Manufac- as a board member of Security Land Maxidata Inc. as assistant comptroller and First Batangas Hotel Corp. turing and Portfolio Investments of Corp. from 2004 to 2006. from July 1993 to September 1994. Victor Emmanuel B. Elizabeth M. Canlas has been a VP FPH since June 1997. Dr. de Guia Danilo C. Lachica Anthony M. Mabasa Santos Jr. since November 2007. She is a core has been an SVP of Manufacturing Danilo C. Lachica has been a senior Anthony M. Mabasa was promoted Victor Emmanuel B. Santos Jr. was pro- group member of the Lopez Group’s and Portfolio Investment of Lopez vice president (SVP) of the corpora- to SVP in September 2011. He is cur- moted to SVP in September 2011. He is Corporate HR, HR Council, CSR Holdings Corp. since January 2001. 1961 1998 2001 2010 Council and the Lopez Lifelong Well- He serves as a member of the board 1969 2007 ness team. She is the chair of the HR of FPH subsidiaries and affiliates TIMELINE professional development committee such as Philippine Electric Corp., 1961 1969 of the HR Council and the functional FSCI, FPIP and First Electro Dy- Bauang Power and takes market leadership from • Opens Asian Eye Institute thrust in providing clean, head of the Human Resources Officers’ namics Corp. • Don Eugenio Lopez Sr. • Transformer manufac- part in developing the construction and design in Rockwell Center renewable and reliable energy Committee of First Holdings’ Group Francis Giles B. Puno and other leading Filipino turer Philippine Electric Malampaya project of power plants to infra- 00 008 HRs. She is also the managing editor Francis Giles B. Puno is director businessmen form Meralco Corporation is formed • First Gas Power Corpora- structure construction • Aligns corporate social • First Philec Solar Corpora- of Tanglaw, the official publication of and chief finance officer of FPH. He Securities Corporation, 19 tion forges an alliance 1999 responsibility projects tion is inaugurated the FPH Group of companies. was promoted as EVP in September forerunner of FPH • The Philippines is placed with British Gas and • Opens First Philippine with the United Nations 010 Rodolfo R. Waga Jr. 2011. He is also president and COO 196 under martial law Siemens to build two new Industrial Park through Millennium Development • The torch is passed from Rodolfo R. Waga Jr. has been a VP of First Gen; he is also director and • The country’s first 1986 plants in Batangas pro- a joint venture with Goals, particularly educa- OML to Federico R. Lopez since May 2001 and is the assistant officer of FPH subsidiaries. Puno has commercial oil pipeline, • Oscar M. Lopez (OML) ducing 1,500 megawatts Sumitomo Corporation tion, environment, health 011 corporate secretary of the corporation. a BS Business Management degree Meralco Securities takes the helm of a nearly 1998 001 and poverty alleviation • Transitions from manag- He is also the corporate secretary and from the Ateneo de Manila Univer- Industrial Corporation bankrupt FPH • Ventures into infrastructure • The Group’s vision of a 00 ing the country’s largest (Standing, l-r) Nestor Padilla, Victor Emmanuel Santos, Hector Dimacali, Dr. Arthur de Guia, Ramon Pagdagdagan, assistant corporate secretary of various sity and an MBA from Northwestern (now First Philippine 199 with the development of the mixed-use community is • Energy Development power company to grow- Elizabeth Canlas, Rodolfo Waga, Ricardo Yatco, Anthony Mabasa, Benjamin Lopez and Danilo Lachica; (Seated, l-r) FPH subsidiaries and affiliates. He is University’s Kellogg Graduate School Industrial Corporation), is • Reenters the power gen- North Luzon Expressway realized with Rockwell Corporation becomes part ing a portfolio of clean Jonathan Russell, Elpidio Ibañez, Federico R. Lopez, Francis Giles Puno and Fiorello Estuar also a director of some subsidiaries. of Management in Chicago. established eration business through • First Balfour widens its Land of FPH, strengthening its and renewable energy

8 Lopezlink October 2011 CSR ACTIVITIES MUSEUM/VALUES Lopezlink October 2011 9

(L-R) Overall race director Eric Imperio, ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA La Salle students raise 10K race director Nan Enriquez, 3K and 5K Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to What does a museum sound like? repeat it. —George Santayana race director Thumbie Remigio, 21K ceremo- LOPEZ Museum presents Reverb, a group ex- show an amalgam of old October 1966 funds for KCh schools nial race director Rio dela hibition on sound and the broad auditory spec- and new works drawn Meralco Securities Corporation (MSC) THREE classes at De La Salle bank project, Project Pencil and messages; the stickers and Cruz, AFI managing trum. Reverb takes off from notions having to from the ambient and creates a Department of Economic Research University-Manila (DLSU- Pledge Mark. bookmarks were given to director Gina Lopez, do with resonance, registration, and audible im- self-produced, the instal- and Development headed by Oscar M. Lopez M) successfully raised almost The coin bank project al- donors as reminders of their ABS-CBN sportscaster pressions. It brings together sound-based work lative and site-specific, (OML) which is tasked to investigate business P86,000 to help Knowledge lowed students to explore contribution to education. Dyan Castillejo, AFI from artists such as Eric Ambata, Kawayan de and the found and the prospects and chart directions for future Channel-beneficiary publiccreative ways to encourage Knowledge Channel will chief strategist Monchet Guia, Tad Ermitaño, IC Jaucian, Diokno Pasi- overlooked, alongside growth. OML will help take MSC down a schools nationwide. people to drop any amount in use the money to develop and Olives and Azkal Jason lan, Ronald Tomas, the collaborative, E.X.I.S.T. objects from the museum new path of diversification and expansion The classes used different their coin banks. Project Pen- produce more quality educa- Sabio (Experimentation in Sound Art Tradition) and collection that invoke October 15, 1970 fundraising activities: coin cil asked students to print out tional television materials for University of the Philippines College of Music hearing and an overall MSC pays the final installment for the a photo of a public school teachers and New world record eyed ethnomusicologist Dr. Christine Muyco. sharpening of the experiential aspect of encoun- For inquiries, call Fanny at 631-2417. Lopez purchase of Meralco three months ahead of pencil stub students. Through these edu- In responding to Lopez Museum’s open call tering art. Memorial Museum and Library is located at the schedule which were cational programs, Knowledge for sound-based proposals last year, these artists Reverb is ongoing until April 3, 2012. ground floor of Benpres Building. October 29, 1973 made into Channel hopes to help public in 011 Pasig River run The long-delayed turnover of MSC is finally stickers or schools fill the lack in books LOPEZ vALUES IN ACTION ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s putting up phytoremediation The run will have three completed in Hawaii. Eugenio Lopez Sr. signs bookmarks. and other learning materials. (AFI’s) Kapit Bisig Para sa and aeration technologies to categories. The 3K starting line without looking over the provisions, knowing Pledge Mark This is the second time that Giving Back to the Community: CSR Magna Carta contest winners Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) advocacy restore the water quality and will be at Roxas Boulevard cor. the dictator Ferdinand Marcos will not change was similar DLSU and Knowledge Chan- is set to break its own Guin- provide community gardens V. Sotto, 5K at Roxas Boulevard them anyway in that it nel have worked together to ness World Record through around the estero. cor. Pedro Gil, and the 10K Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, Lopez had students teach DLSU students how 11.20.2011 Run for the Pasig This year, the funds will go at Ocean Drive cor. Bayshore Memorial Museum Library crafting book- to mobilize resources as part River. to the initial rehabilitation of Avenue, all ending at the same marks with of their community service. participating and working in the Kansurok com- The coin bank project class turns over their coin banks “11.20.2011 is a mirror date. Estero de San Miguel, one of finish line—the giant globe in to Knowledge Channel inspirational (Charlene Tordesillas) munity in Marinduque along with her church It symbolizes ‘Salamin ng Lan- the five networks of esteros front of the SM Mall of Asia. mates in Capitol City Baptist Church. She git,’ our goal of reflecting the behind Malacañang. A ceremonial 21-kilometer The dozen started working in Bayan as an OJT under the skies to a clean estero and Pasig In 2010, the fun run reg- run, not open to the public, will giving Business Support Group of Retail Sales and was Bayan donates River,” said Gina Lopez, AFI istered a record-high 116,086 be participated in by KBPIP Artist immediately hired in 2002 after her graduation. managing director and concur- runners. This year, the organiz- sponsors and partners. Rei Medrano joined EDC as a nursery su- rent Pasig River Rehabilitation ers will use radio frequency For more info, visit www. draws out pervisor in 1984 and is currently the manager of to GK in Tacloban Commission chairperson. identification tags attached to runforthepasigriver.com, add the company’s CSR Department. He was actu- The funds from last year’s the race bib to automatically runforthepasigriver on Face- ally nominated by a colleague, who said that “if the kids run went to the further reha- count the runners as they step book or follow run4pasigriver there is one person in the company who truly bilitation of Estero de Paco, on the start and finish lines. on Twitter. (Faizza Tanggol) understands and practices the value of true giv- of Calauan ing it would be by the name of this small man THE office of Culture Cannes Best Director directs MMK with the biggest heart….” Among others, he is credited with empowering local farmers to ven- and Design (OCD), in INDIE favorites Angel Aqui- people about the adverse effects ture into sweet corn trading and own their own collaboration with Lopez no and Yul Servo lead the cast of mining in Palawan. livelihood. Group Foundation Inc. of an episode of drama an- A campaign called No to Barney Molina, TV Entertainment Head for (LGFI) and ABS-CBN thology “Maalaala Mo Kaya” Mining in Palawan has gathered RNG of ABS-CBN Bacolod, has brought in 10 Foundation Inc.’s Bantay (MMK) which was directed almost two million signatures Golden Dove Awards, three Golden Dove nomi- Bata program, held the by Cannes Film Festival Best since its launch in February 2011. nations and two Catholic Mass Media Awards 21st drawing class of its Director Awardee Brillante It aims to collect 10M signatures in 18 years of production leadership. He utilizes homeschool program for Bayan COO Raffy Aguado (left) turns over the company’s donation to Mendoza. “to deliver a strong message to the media to help boost academic excellence in his underprivileged children in Councilor Cristina Romualdez (right). Looking on are (2nd from left) “Palawan” is Mendoza’s first Philippine and Palawan govern- (Standing, l-r) Angela Lopez-Guingona, Ireneo Ferrer, Alfredo Go, Macky de Lima, Robert Guazo, Marco Amurao, Beth Canlas, Pinky Diokno (partly hidden) and Jay Calauan, Laguna. Calauan Bayan management committee members Chito Franco, Ed Pahate, John hometown, Bacolod City. For the last five years, television project and one of the Mendoza told ABS-CBN ments so that they would finally Lopez; (Seated, l-r) Elpidio Ibanez, president and COO of First Holdings, Jesus Felipe Subingsubing, Rei Medrano, Gleendo Dasmariñas, Virginia Frondozo, chairman is where the displaced resi- Rojo and Joevel Rivera. Photo: Rommel Cabrera he has produced “Quiz High” through MagTV na, 20th anniversary offerings of News. say no to mining in Palawan and emeritus and chief mentor Oscar M. Lopez, Jocelyn Llamas, Abelardo Gaitana, Barney Molina, Raymund Sullano and Cedie Lopez-Vargas dents residing on the Pasig Amiga, a concept he plans to export to neighbor- AS one of the highlights of its Councilor Cristina Romualdez MMK this month. It spotlights Mendoza, who won the help protect one of the Philip- River shoreline are being THEY climb mountains to bring school sup- member of Junior Chamber International since in Bulacan. For the past two years, he has taken ing Iloilo. Bida ka sa Bayan caravan activ- the company’s donation in a the virgin forests and rich bio- 62nd Cannes Film Festival pines’ last remaining treasures.” relocated by the Kapit plies to impoverished children, organize football 1989, he has been with Bayan for 14 years and part in feeding programs and helped construct Jesus Felipe Subingsubing is a plant opera- ity in Eastern Visayas, Bayan courtesy call at the city hall. diversity of this province in the Best Director award for his The premiere of “Palawan” Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig games, conduct free workshops and provide cash conducting leadership training for Jaycees and libraries and distribute school supplies. Gaitana tion engineer/assistant shift supervisor of EDC’s donated P100,000 for the con- “It is our own little way of MIMAROPA region. film“Kinatay” in 2009, said that will be held on October 13, 2011. project. allowance to students—these are just some of the non-Jaycee members for more than 15. His pas- has been with Bayan for 16 years and currently Mahangdong Power Plant Operations Depart- struction of additional houses giving back to the community “Special advocacy namin they looked for a true-to-life For more info, email Ana Junio at Kaid Ashton, who good deeds that Lopez Group employees do on sion is coaching young people to become better serves as head of its GIS Administration unit. A ment in Leyte. The electronics and communi- under Tacloban City’s Gawad that we serve,” Aguado said. ito, to stop mining sa Palawan,” account that will help educate [email protected]. taught the 100 disadvan- their personal time to make the world a better citizens and leaders. In 2009, he was awarded as civil engineer, he was previously affiliated with cations engineer, together with his officemates, Kalinga project. The Bayan team also visited taged children attending place. the Most Outstanding Trainer in Asia-Pacific. ICC Telecoms. helps his community by organizing soccer tour- The GK Village in Ca- the GK Village site and joined Surrounded by lady mayors LGFI president Rafael M. Alunan III is presented a token of the Laguna homeschool, is At the awarding ceremony of the Giving Ultramarathon runner Macky de Lima uses SKYCable safety officer Alfredo Go has been naments and clinics for children aged 10 years balawan is home to more than the house-building activity, appreciation by San Luis, Aurora Mayor Anabelle Tangson, national president of the Lady Municipal Mayors As- a Canadian photographer Back to the Community CSR Magna Carta running to raise funds for schools in remote ba- commended for his perfect attendance in Walk old up to 16 years old through their soccer club 1,000 families that thrive on along with officials of the local sociation of the Philippines (LMMAP) after his speech at the LMMAP 2011 National Convention at the Heritage and street artist based in contest on September 21, chief mentor Oscar rangays in his native Bicol, an endeavor in which the Talk, and is a two-time Lopez Achievement called Ormoc Soccer Aficionados. farming and fishing as their Gawad Kalinga, representatives Hotel in Pasay. Alunan spoke on public-private partnerships (PPP) as a mechanism to achieve the Millennium De- Asia. M. Lopez (OML) congratulated the 12 winners he is joined by his Ateneo de Naga HS class. “By Awards individual nominee for his efforts to In 2004, Raymund Sullano started a pabaon main sources of livelihood. of organizations such as the velopment Goals. He explained to the more than 200 participants that PPPs “underscore the Lopez Way in which OCD is an art, architec- they conduct their business and exercise corporate social responsibility. The foundations of public-private partner- for “being one with the Group’s commitment to visiting these barangays and showing to the com- combat illegal connection. He has utilized his program for deserving students in his old high Chief operating officer Rotary Clubs of Tacloban and ture and design consultancy ship were laid through over two centuries of the Lopez family’s intertwined engagements in business and in public community service and social justice.” munity our help and kindness, we hope to inspire ESH experience to conduct safety seminars and school in Sampaloc. With his family and for- Rafael Aguado and the Bayan Kandaya, Lions Club, and Peo- for real estate developers service, long before PPP became a buzzword.” Adtel president Regie Casas was also a speaker and he promoted their The chairman emeritus emphasized that per- the school children to study more and to make a assist in relief operation drives. He also took mer classmates, Sullano provides 15 students a management team presented to ple Management Association with a taste for design-for- unique products of solar and water solutions for unserved or underserved communities outside the power and water sonal social responsibility or PSR is as important difference,” the senior manager of the Treasury part in Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc.’s monthly allowance for meals and school require- Tacloban City officials led by of the Philippines. (Red Samar) ward spaces, and corporate grids. Shown in photo are (l-r) mayors Juliette Uy of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental; Esterlina Aguinaldo of Sta. as corporate social responsibility (CSR) and that and Strategic Business Planning Department of Teacher for a Day program. ments. He also spearheads a regular gift giving entities looking to fund Praxedes, Cagayan; Generosa de la Fuente of Samal, Bataan; Sophia Palacio, Calatagan, Batangas; Lorna Sil- the Lopez Group is committed to do both. He First Balfour said. Robert Guazo, together with Byaheng Ka- and feeding event with his family during Christ- communication-savvy CALENDAR verio, San Rafael, Bulacan; said: “I am proud of what you are all doing on Virginia Frondozo regularly conducts financial likasan or BAKAS, an outdoor group composed of mas. Sullano is an environmental/sanitary and Alunan; Anabelle Tangson, cultural offers within their your time for your communities.” management training seminars for nongovernment 13 of his Energy Development Corporation (EDC) civil engineer and is currently AVP for Project BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training San Luis, Aurora; Gwendolyn Marco Amurao is the community relations organizations (NGO). She joined First Philec co-employees, has conducted 10 outreach programs Development of First Gen. CSR programs. OCD also Ecleo, Dinagat, Dinagat courses this month: officer of First Philippine Industrial Park. A -na Manufacturing Technologies Corporation as ac- since 2009. Guazo joined EDC as an instrument The 12 winners received from the chief men- helps artists and public/ Islands; Irene Libunao, San October 1—Creativity and Innovation for Leaders (Execu- private institutions come Fabian, Pangasinan; and tive of Tanauan, he makes use of his extensive counting leader in 2010, after almost 20 years with design engineer in 2004. He joined the contest with tor a grant worth P10,000 each to be used toward together to bring contem- tive Course), with Bayan Academy chairman Dr. Eduardo Agnes Dycoco, Libon, Albay. Red Cross training to help the youth of his Colgate-Palmolive Philippines Inc. A certified the hope of securing funds to buy soccer shoes for their respective causes. Prizes from Adtel Inc. porary cultural projects to Morato Jr. Faith Bacon of LGFI helped hometown in Batangas. He also regularly con- public accountant, Frondozo is also a director of the his wards on the BayaniJuan youth team. were also raffled off among the contest winners. fruition. (Dulce Festin Bay- For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140 or 927-9365. Bayan organize the program of the ducts values and leadership trainings. League of NGO Accountants for Development. Billing specialist Jocelyn Llamas of Bayan The 21-inch Baron color TV was won by Amu- bay) Academy reserves the right to change course dates. two-day national conference. Gleendo Dasmariñas is Bayan’s head of Cus- Through his “Brewdershood” group, Abe- takes time to actively participate in her religious rao, the 14-inch unit by Gaitano, while the Adtel (D. Festin Baybay) tomer Care for Central and Western Visayas. A lardo Gaitana regularly conducts mission work community and, in November 2008, started Solar home kit was won by Dasmariñas.

10 Lopezlink October 2011 LIFELONG WELLNESS TRAVEL Lopezlink October 2011 11 Sudoku Seven ways to keep Alzheimer’s at bay Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! AN economic shot in the arm is in the Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para offing for the country as Pres. Benigno ALZHEIMER’S and cognition tests, other and avoiding obesity, chronic in 60% of Alzheimer’s cases. ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, Aquino III returned from a trip to Japan disease is a form of studies show. Experts spec- stress, sleep deprivation, heavy The theory: infections trigger column at kahon. last month with a total of $1.4 billion in dementia that is said ulate that inflammation in drinking and vitamin B defi- excessive beta-amyloid that fresh investments in the energy, manu- to account for 50% diseased mouths mi- ciency. kills brain cells. Proof is still facturing and services sector. It’s no mean Dear Rosie to 80% of dementia grates to the brain. 4. Meditate. Andrew lacking, but why not avoid feat in as Japan is itself still recovering The “giving dozen” is how we dubbed the 12 Lopez Group em- cases. It is said that by 2030, 3. Google. Newberg of the University of common infections and take from the economic blow dealt by the ployees who shared amazing stories of personal social responsibility “about 14 million Filipinos Doing an online Pennsylvania School of Medi- appropriate vaccines, antibiot- March 11 quake and tsunami. in the CSR Magna Carta contest of chairman emeritus Oscar M. will be at risk of develop- search can stim- cine says yoga meditation of 12 ics and antiviral agents? Ambassador Manuel M. Lopez no Lopez. We hope that their chronicles will inspire more employees to ing Alzheimer’s and other ulate your aging minutes a day for two months 7. Drink the right stuff. A doubt has done a lot to boost the Philip- embark on their own PSR journey. As OML said, one does not need related disorders.” brain even more improved blood flow and cog- great way to keep your aging pines’ image in Japan and to earn that to be rich to be of help—“Everything starts with the willingness to Former CNN senior than reading a nitive functioning in seniors memory sharp is to drink the country’s goodwill. A couple of months do something, to be there for people who need you.” medical correspondent book, says UCLA’s with memory problems. right stuff. A glass of any fruit ago, he had also spearheaded a highly suc- The shorter days and cooler nights we’ve been having mean that and best-selling author Gary Small. The 5. Fill your brain. A rich or vegetable juice three times a cessful fundraising drive for Japan in Rock- one of the most awaited celebrations of the year is fast approaching. Jean Carper shares biggest surprise: accumulation of life experi- week slashed Alzheimer’s odds Part of the huge crowd during the warm-up exercises well Center that elicited contributions and Fairs and bazaars are starting to pop up, while kids religiously tick tips on lessening your novice Internet ences, education, marriage, 76% in a Vanderbilt University support from such heavyweights as Rep. , Rep. Gina off the days on the calendar. Get a head start on your Christmas chances of contracting surfers, ages 55 socializing, a stimulating job, research. Especially protec- de Venecia and Korina Sanchez. The proceeds from the “Love Japan” shopping at Power Plant Mall, the home of one-of-kind retail gems the disease. Some to 78, language skills, having a pur- tive: blueberry, grape and apple Walk the Talk bazaar were recently turned over to the Japanese Embassy. in Manila. of these you can acti- pose in life, physical activity juice, say other studies. Avoid We roll out the red carpet for the company of the hour, First Phil- ooOoo even do as you vated key and mentally demanding lei- sugary soft drinks, especially ippine Holdings Corporation (FPH). Known as Meralco Securities Very interesting ang dark at shocking plot at twists ng story ng start your day in memory and sure activities make your brain those sweetened with high draws record crowd Corporation when it was founded half a century ago, FPH is arguably “Nasaan Ka, Elisa?” Gusto mong tutukan dahil as a viewer parang the morning! learning centers in the brain better able to tolerate “plaques fructose corn syrup; they make AROUND 500 well-wishers treated to cups of taho. the company that “started it all,” for its purchase of Meralco was a nai-involve ka sa story dahil gusto mo ring malaman kung sino ang 1. Have coffee.In an amaz- after only a week of surfing for and tangles” (proteins called lab animals dumb. Water with flooded the Lopez Lifelong Registration promptly giant leap forward in the Filipinization of Philippine business. totoong salarin. Congrats sa bumubuo ng show na ito!—Cha C. ing flip-flop, coffee is the new an hour a day. beta-amyloid and tau). high copper content also can Wellness Walk the Talk event started at 6:30 a.m. At the To cap the celebration, FPH treated employees and guests to a We agree—there’s been plenty of buzz about “Elisa,” especially brain tonic. A large European Now, it’s believed that thou- 6. Avoid infection. New up your odds of Alzheimer’s. at the Bonifacio Global City, stroke of 7:30, the instructor  Very Easy merienda cena and concert extravaganza at the Philippine Interna- online! We’re glad you’re into it. Continue to keep an eye on the  study showed that drinking sands of brain cells are born evidence ties Alzheimer’s to Use a water filter that removes Taguig on September 17, 2011. led the stretching and exercise Easy tional Convention Center on September 29. Aside from special Altamiras—you’re definitely in for more shockers!  Medium three to five cups of coffee a day daily—the trick is to keep the cold sores, gastric ulcers, Lyme excess minerals. (Excerpted The walk was sponsored by portion. Dance tunes from  Hard performances by homegrown FPH talents One Voice and the FPH ooOoo in midlife cuts Alzheimer’s risk newborns alive. What works: disease, pneumonia and the from “100 Simple Things You Energy Development Corpo- the 1980s were played to the Music Icons, “The Next 50” also featured Lea Salonga and Kapamilya I’m a newbie taking part in the 11.20.2011 run this November. 65% in late life. University of aerobic exercise (such as a brisk flu. Ruth Itzhaki, Ph.D., of Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s ration (EDC). delight of the throng. talents like Sam Mliby, , Richard Poon and KC Concep- Can you help me with a simple program to prepare for my first South Florida researcher Gary 30-minute walk every day), the University of Manchester and Age-Related Memory Loss” With an all-out promo- The grueling six-kilometer cion, who hosted the event with FPH VP Jay Lopez. run? Thank you in advance!—Kath Arendash credits caffeine: he strenuous mental activity, eat- estimates the cold-sore herpes via www.facebook.com/pages/ tional campaign spearheaded walk along the pavements of Congratulations to the Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) Luckily, you have just enough time to start a six-week regimen of Answer to September puzzle says it reduces dementia-causing ing salmon and other fatty fish, simplex virus is incriminated The-Whole-Wheatery/) by EDC with the assistance of Bonifacio Global City, under team for clinching the top Lopez Achievement Award (LAA), in running and walking that will allow you to complete a five-kilometer amyloid in animal brains. Oth- Solution, tips and computer the Lifelong Wellness team, the heat of the morning sun, program available at www. addition to winning in the program’s Public Responsibility category race by November. Check out our guide on page 10. ers credit coffee’s antioxidants. that Saturday undertaking’s did not deter the participants sudoku.com with their entry On the Way to Cleaning the Pasig, One Estero at a ooOoo 2. Floss. Oddly, the health In time for Run for the Pasig River! population headcount went as they huffed and puffed to Time. KBPIP led eight other LAA winners at the ninth staging of I’ve never heard of sound art and I missed Open Call. Where can I of your teeth and gums can help way beyond the monthly aver- the Energy Center basketball the Lopez Group Business Excellence Awards, while a handful of see it?—Andi S.M. predict dementia. University of From couch to 5K in six weeks age of 200 participants. court, where they were greeted GRIFFIN SIERRA other companies were also honored for their safety and other business You can check out Reverb, a unique exhibit featuring sounds and Southern research Unique touches ushered in by Jollibee breakfast meals. RECOMMENDSBy Carla Atienza excellence achievements. sound art installation at Lopez Museum until April 3, 2012. found that having periodontal YES, you can sign up for the ragged, try getting Week 5: the day’s event, thanks to the Air-conditioned rooms were Meanwhile, Energy Development Corporation (EDC) earned If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- disease before age 35 quadrupled 5-km. distance! With the a new pair. A nice Brisk five- EDC Sports and Recreation provided for their relaxation the nod of the International Finance Corporation for its “accom- actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, the odds of dementia years later. Pasig River run in less than pair of good-fit- minute Committee. during the meal, while other plishments in operational excellence, sustainability, environmental please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ben- Older people with tooth and gum eight weeks, here’s how to ting running shoes w a r m-up Early birds, most of whom employees opted to eat alfresco. management, social responsibility and corporate governance.” The pres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend or fan disease score lower on memory ease into a running program makes a big differ- walk, then had not eaten breakfast, were (Gerbs de Castro) Client Leadership Award was received by EDC president and COO on Facebook. SPORTS & WELLNESS gradually. ence. Go to Runnr jog five Richard Tantoco during the awarding ceremony in the US recently. CALENDAR This is more of a walk- in Taguig to get a minutes, ing and jogging program. shoe test. walk three OCTOBER You may feel tempted to skip Warm up, cool minutes, jog five LGFI-Lifelong down New deals + packages 9: OctobeRun Festival, ahead in the program, but minutes, walk three 5k/10k/21k (BGC). Fee: don’t try to do more, even if Before setting out, make minutes and jog five Marian pilgrimage. From $3,799 per person, visit appari- conducts firearm tion sites and significant Marian sites such as Fatima, via P450-600. Call 896-1954 you feel you can. But if you sure to precede each session minutes. or 896-1929 find the program too strenu- with a five-minute warm-up Week 6: Brisk five-minute Lisbon, Porto, Santiago Compostela, Salamanca, Burgos, 1: Nike We Run Manila, ous, just stretch it out. Move walk. Be sure to stretch both warm-up walk, then jog five safety seminar San Sebastian, Lourdes, Montpellier, Nice, Pisa, Florence, 10k (BGC), 5 pm. Fee: ahead only when you feel before and after. minutes, walk three minutes, By Benjo Sandoval Ladakh:A little bit of Little Tibet Assisi and Rome. Group leaves on November 3, 2011, while P750-P1,300. Visit www. you’re ready. Week 1: Brisk five-minute jog eight minutes, walk three another group leaves on November 21, 2011, $3,899 per A few minutes each warm-up walk, then alternate minutes and jog five minutes. AS a preliminary step towards led by Peachy Llige, a certified LADAKH is a region of away, but be mindful as some you, so it is advisable to rest person. Package includes round-trip economy airfare, hotel facebook.com/NikeRun- week ningPH 60 seconds of jogging and 90 In six weeks, you will finish the creation of a firearm club gun instructor from ARMS- Jammu and Kashmir India, monasteries and monuments for 12-24 hours after landing accommodation with daily breakfast, daily dinner, pre-de- 1: LLW Basketball Tour- Each session should take seconds of walking for a total your first 5K run in about 30 for the Lopez Group, the Life- COR. The participants were in- bounded by Karakoram of the may not be photographed. The at Leh to get acclimatized. parture merienda, local guides, entrance fees, souvenir bag nament Opening (Venue about 20 or 30 minutes, three of 20 minutes. minutes! long Wellness team conducted troduced to gun matters, includ- Himalayas and often referred traditional sacred mask dances Bring sunglasses, sun- and travel kit, and entrance to Vatican Museum, Sistine TBA). Contact Benjo times a week. 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Groups leave on October 14, October 21, October 28 and Oc- Road, 5k/16.8k/21k mended by numerous studies minutes of walking for a total Galloway Method to teach Ranges in Marikina. to clarify the things that they culture. Ladakh is an ideal des- digarh and Srinagar, making of Ladakhi culture by pur- Dress and act appropriately. tober 29, 2011. Package includes round-trip international and (BGC), 4 am. Fee: 1,050- for optimum fitness. of 20 minutes. people how to run long-dis- The whole-day event was needed to know about guns. tination for world-class moun- it a good addition to Indian chasing arts and crafts from This may be interpreted as wear- domestic airfare, round-trip transfers, hotel accommodation P1,300. Visit http://adi- Be sure to space out these Week 3: Brisk five-minute tance without pain and injury. participated in by 26 Lopez The second part of the activity taineers and photographers holiday tours. the region. Woolen boots, ing proper trekking gear to suit with daily breakfast, full board meals, one bottle mineral water daskingoftheroad.com/ three days throughout the warm-up walk, then do two He said “running can be a joy Group employees and execu- was the practice shooting. Each who soak up the beauty of its Aside from adventure jackets, goncha (the Ladakhi the weather and landscape— per day, tours and admission fees and group photo. 9: LLW Mountain Trek week to give yourself a chance repetitions of the following: and finishing a marathon can tives from Asian Eye Institute, participant was given a chance brackish lakes at high altitudes, sports, Ladakh offers an op- dress), chogtse (low wooden which should be done—but Airfare deals. Fly round-trip from Manila to Canada from (Mt. Batulao, Batangas). to rest and recover between jog 90 seconds, walk 90 sec- significantly improve the qual- Energy Development Corpo- to use a real gun supervised and exotic mountain villages, wide portunity for cultural immer- table), shawls and carpets are also take into consideration the $780++ for flights until December 15, 2011. Ticketing pe- Contact B. Sandoval @ efforts. For now, focus on onds, jog three minutes and ity of life at any age… Our ration, First Philippine Hold- assisted by the instructor. meadows, high peaks, wildlife sion. Ladakhis are predomi- available with basic designs ancient and conservative Bud- riod until October 15, 2011. 631-6394 gradually increasing the time walk three minutes. bodies are designed to cover ings, INAEC Aviation, First The Lifelong Wellness team, and remote monasteries. In nantly Buddhist, and there are that are distinctly rustic. dhist culture of the region when 5+1 passport promo. For every five passport applications, 9: Adobo Run After or distance you run. Week 4: Brisk five-minute very long distances without Philippine Realty Corpora- with help from ARMSCOR, is recent years, it has developed a number of monastic festivals To really enjoy your trip deciding what to wear. the sixth passport will be processed free of charge. Contact Dark, 3k/5k/15k (Aseana Good running shoes go a warm-up walk, then jog three breaking down when strategic tion, First Gen, and Philec, looking into formally creating as a destination for adventure throughout the year determined to Ladakh, take note of these For your trip to Ladakh, Norie Avorque at 898-2449 or email documentation@grif- Business Park, Pasay), 8 long way! If you find yourself minutes, walk 90 seconds, jog recovery periods are inserted.” and also included staff from a Lopez Group firearm club. sports such as rafting, trekking by the Tibetan calendar. The simple tips: call Griffin Sierra at 898-2451 fin-sierra.com.ph. pm. Fee: P750. Visit www. getting leg cramps or shin five minutes, walk 2-1/2 min- This means at least one-minute Lopez Group Foundation Inc. Lifelong is also considering a and mountain biking. abundance of temples makes Get fit. The topography to 57 or email traveldesk@ For more info, call Griffin Sierra at 898-2451 to 57 or adoborun.runningmate.ph splints, take a look at your utes, jog three minutes, walk 90 walk breaks taken early and of- The first part of the seminar second run of the seminar due to Best explored between for great backdrops to photos and access to the temples will griffin-sierra.com.ph for the email [email protected]. Look for Leanne -Al shoes. If they are looking seconds and jog five minutes. ten enough in the beginning. was devoted to gun orientation requests from employees. May and October, you can get with their ornate colorful de- require some trekking. 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THIS month, head to Power Plant Mall for Anderson revisits Alexandre Dumas’ legend- main attraction. Sapato Manila is at items that are uncommon in the metro. You ary novel in a steampunk-infused 3D mov- the R2 Level. never know—you just might find that intri- ie. D’Artagnan, played by Logan Lerman, cate piece that you never knew you were look- battles it out with the Three Musketeers to ing for! protect the French throne. While your eyes go on an adventure, feed your tummy with Cura V the best popcorn in the metro that is offered For those who are on a hunt for special pieces only in the cinema. Choose from four yummy that can enhance their homes and themselves flavors: barbecue, cheese, white cheese and as well, head to Cura V at the R2 Level. The sour cream. “The Three Musketeers” opens on newly opened store offers October 19, 2011. a collection of lifestyle (Photo from http:// items, ranging from home en.wikipedia.org/) accessories to jewelry, Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Mike Lopez Sapato Executive Editor Rosan Cruz gathered by Kai, Nicole Whisenhunt, 13 Lucky Manila Now open!: Contributing Editors Monkey and Nicole Syju- Looking Happy Lemon Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) co. for that Craving for some Estela de la Paz (First Gen) John Rojo (Bayan) perfect coffee? Add a twist to Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) Susan Ortiz (SkyCable) Power Plant Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) pair of your joe by trying Benjo Sandoval (Wellness) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Mall shoes? Happy Lemon’s Cinema Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Sup- port Coffee with Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing Feast your Sa- pato Ma- Rock Salt and eyes on this nila, a Filipino- Cheese. Make LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings month’s fea- owned brand that your way to Corp. PR Group ture film in offers shoes made the newly 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City from genuine leather. opened Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 Power Plant For feedback, email [email protected] Mall cinemas. They have also in- store at Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph Science-fic- cluded bags and purs- the Ar- Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph tion director es in their collections cheology Paul W. S. to complement the wing!