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http://www.facebook.com/lopezlinkonline www.twitter.com/lopezlinkph A decade of Asian Eye THE story of Asian Eye Institute started out as the story of two men. One was Oscar M. Lopez (OML), chairman emeritus of the Lopez Group, who for almost a decade in the 1990s had to regularly make the pilgrimage to the United States to avail of treatment for his glaucoma. The other was Dr. Felipe Tolentino, a multi-awarded Filipino-American ophthalmologist and the founder of the Ophthalmological Foundation of the . Turn to page 6

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January to June 2011 Financial Results (Unaudited) Net income/loss attributable to TOTAL REVENUES At the midyear conference equity holders of the parent company 2010 2011 % change 2010 2011 % change ABS-CBN nets P1.7B THE consolidated net income half of 2010, advertising revenues Total operating and other Third generation steps up ABS-CBN P16.838B P13.884B -18 P2.265B P1.677B -26 of ABS-CBN Corporation reg- increased by 4% YoY. expenses dropped by P969M LOPEZ Group chairman Lopez Holdings P16.839B P13.884B -18 P11.376B P815M -93 istered P1.7 billion for the first Consumer sales for the first or 9% YoY to P10.4B. Net in- or manufacturing, are placed ness models. six months of the year. half of 2011 amounted to P5.1B, come attributable to sharehold- Amb. Manuel M. Lopez, who in industries with intense local “What we want is ‘man- EDC P13.022B P11.736B -10 (P2.331B) (P2.331B) -146 ABS-CBN delivered consoli- posting a 4% decrease or P219 ers for the first half of 2011 is currently serves as Philippine and even global competition,” aged chaos’ so that new ideas First Gen $655.4M $646.8M -1 $49.992M (13.280M) -127 dated revenues of P13.9B from million less from a year ago, at P1.7B, aided by a gain on ambassador to Japan, said FRL said. will come out…We believe that P34.244B P31.480B -8 P24.912B* (P284M) -101 FPHC advertising and consumer sales, mainly from ABS-CBN Global. sale of SKYCable Philippine he appreciates the work of He challenged senior ex- there is not one business model *Including P23.6 billion combined gain on the sale of Meralco shares (6.6%) and the mark-to-market restate- an 18% decline compared to a ABS-CBN Global revenues de- Depositary Receipts to STT third-generation Lopez family ecutives to be responsive to that will dominate. Rather, ment of its Meralco shares year ago. Less the revenues from clined by 14% YoY in peso terms Communications Ltd. Mean- members, led by Lopez Group the demands of business as the there will be several business political advocacies and advertise- due to the decline in subscribers while, earnings before interest, vice chairman Eugenio Lopez country and the world evolve. models all coexisting in the RVR Award for Nation Building ment from the first six months of and the appreciation of the Phil- taxes, depreciation and amorti- III (EL3) and First Philippine “We have an economy and digital arena…I don’t want us 2010, consolidated revenues in ippine peso against the US dol- zation hit P4.0B. Holdings Corporation chair- political system that craves to have that bureaucracy that OML honored for outstanding LPZ attributable net the first half of 2011 increased by lar. Meanwhile, SKYCable con- Capital expenditure and film man Federico R. Lopez (FRL), more openness and transpar- stifles creativity. I believe the 1% year-on-year (YoY). tinues to contribute positively and program rights acquisi- for their “active leadership of ency with competition always way we are organized is an ABS-CBN’s advertising rev- with revenues increasing by 8% tion for the first half of 2011 and consideration for the entire the recommended antidote to advantage. We can go around corporate citizenship enues reached P8.8B, a decline of to P2.1B. This is mostly driven amounted to P2.1B, P542M Lopez Group.” high prices and consumer wel- those common issues like ter- WITH his decades of entrepre- “The hurdles were high, “If you honor me (today), income at P815M 24% from a year ago. Minus the by the increased take up of its or 34% higher than the level In a message read for him by fare…we should be preoccupied ritoriality, for example, that neurial leadership and service to but the announcement that the then I believe that it is because LOPEZ Holdings Corporation year (YoY) to P13.884B from EDC made a final provision for revenues from political advoca- broadband service subscriptions of spending from previous year. Lopez Holdings vice president with whether we have what it is so prevalent in traditional the nation, it was “no surprise” award had been conferred on I have remained steadfast and (LPZ) posted P815 million in P16.839B, on account of lower impairment, resulting from de- cies and advertisement in the first which increased by 23% YoY. (Paul Michael Villanueva) for Corporate Affairs Miguel takes to tackle our respective industries,” EL3 said. that Oscar M. Lopez (OML) Oscar Lopez came as no sur- faithful to our Values, and that net income attributable to equity first half results for ABS-CBN commissioning the 49-megawatt L. Lopez, Amb. Lopez told challenges and thrive into the He stressed that no matter became this year’s recipient of the prise,” AIM president Edilberto I have demanded that we live holders of the parent for the first Corporation, absent election- NNGP. The write-down led to executives attending the Lopez next century.” how very different the busi- Ramon V. del Rosario Sr. (RVR) de Jesus said in a message. our corporate lives by them,” six months of 2011. This is 93% related advertising in 1H2010. EDC’s loss contribution to First Group Midyear Performance Managed chaos, shared nesses of the Lopez Group are, Award for Nation Building. OML, in formally accept- he said. “In honoring me, lower than the P11.376 billion Without election-related reve- Gen in the first half of 2011. First Gen posts attributable Reviews that he keeps a close values with the corresponding dis- The award, a project of the ing the RVR award on August therefore, you also honor my net income attributable to equity nues of P3.1B in 1H2010, ABS- “ABS-CBN is still targeting to watch on the Group even as In closing the Midyear Per- parate challenges, it is shared Junior Chamber International 10, 2011, said that peer recog- father, my brothers and all the holders of the parent reported in CBN consolidated revenues equal its 2010 performance. Re- net loss of $13.3M he attends to official duties as formance Reviews, EL3 called values that drive the Lopez (JCI) and the Asian In- nition is the most cherished men and women of the Lopez the first six months of 2010. LPZ would have inched up 1% YoY. moving the effects of the gain on a civil servant. With significant on executives to build organiza- brand. “Our values are a far stitute of Management’s Center form of recognition because it businesses who have preceded booked P127M equity in the net The attributable net income of sale of SKYCable PDRs (from FIRST Gen Corporation re- a decline in the Wholesale expenses resulting from re- parts of the globe in turmoil tions that encourage creativity more important ingredient go- for Corporate Social Responsi- is “often the hardest to earn.” us, and the all the men and loss of associates, following the ABS-CBN for 1H2011 was 1H2011) and the P3.1B revenues ported an attributable net loss Electricity Spot Market prices. duced debt levels and interest economically and politically, and reward risk-taking. With ing forward. As long as we keep bility, aims to recognize “indi- He also paid tribute to other women of the Lopez busi- P284M attributable net loss of 26% lower YoY at P1.677B, in- from political and advocacy ads to parent of $13.3 million for Its year-to-date net income rates at the parent and at Red millions of overseas Filipino “digital natives” proliferating, our eye on the ball, that is, to viduals who best exemplify out- Lopez family members and ex- nesses today.” associate First Philippine Hold- clusive of a P674M gain on sale (from 1H2010), ABS-CBN’s net the first semester of 2011 due to contribution of $1.3M was sig- Vulcan Holdings Corpora- workers risk losing jobs and systems must work to motivate be of service to the Filipino, standing corporate citizenship ecutives with whom he worked The Lopez Group chair- ings Corporation (FPH) during of SKYCable Philippine De- income would have increased by an impairment charge by Ener- nificantly lower compared with tion, the company that directly worse, physical harm. them and allow the prolifera- we can never go wrong.” (Carla and have an underlying passion to rebuild Eugenio Lopez Sr.’s man emeritus is the second the period. The equity in net positary Receipts (PDRs). 19%. As for our energy group, the gy Development Corporation $17.9M in the same period last owns 40% of EDC. At the par- “With these concerns, I tion of new ideas and new busi- Paras-Sison) for nation-building.” legacy from the ruins of mar- recipient of the RVR Award, earnings of associates amounting FPH recognized an impair- P5-B impairment charge taken (EDC) for its Northern Negros year. ent level, interest expense was must congratulate all of you tial law. named for PHINMA Group to P10.641B in 1H2010 includ- ment loss by its subsidiary, First by EDC is a noncash transac- Geothermal Plant (NNGP). Despite reduced contributions lower by $9.5M, from $26.6M who have done your part in Those 25 years, he said, founder Ramon V. del Rosario ed LPZ’s share in the gain on Gen Corporation, on the North- tion, hence will not affect EDC’s The P5.0-billion impairment of EDC and FG Hydro, First to $17.1M for the first half of ensuring our companies stay On progress of Lopez Credo initiative have constituted the bulk of Sr., known as the “father of sale of Meralco shares by FPH. ern Negros Geothermal Plant ability to declare dividends,” said was a noncash loss that resulted Gen’s consolidated revenues 2011, with the full payment of competitive amid all the chal- his life’s work. Philippine modern industry.” Unaudited consolidated reve- (NNGP) owned by Energy De- LPZ president Salvador G. Tiro- from decommissioning the were higher by $38.3M, or 6.3% the P5.0B bond in July 2010 lenges and negativities facing nues decreased by 18% year-on- velopment Corporation (EDC). na. (Carla Paras-Sison) 49-megawatt power plant. The to $646.8M in the first semester. and a partial buyback of First our country, our industries and write-down resulted in EDC’s Chief mentor pursues The increased revenues reflected Gen convertible bonds. our customers. I know it is not loss contribution to First Gen the higher dispatch and fuel pric- “…The stable earnings of the easy, but we have gone through SKYCable cleared on of $25.6M in the first semester es of the 1,000-MW Santa Rita First Gas plants and the lower fi- greater turbulence in the past EDC declares P2.3B net loss of 2011. In contrast, EDC con- and the 500-MW San Lorenzo nancing costs of the parent helped and have always found a way values campaign signal issue plaints ENERGY Development Corpo- will not affect EDC’s ability to by 57.8% to P2B from P4.8B tributed earnings of $36.5M in natural gas power plants. For the cushion the effects of the write- to come out victorious,” Amb. LOPEZ Group chairman objectives were to foster unity 30 replies per email post. The THE National Telecommu- results showed a double-image ration (EDC) reported a net loss declare dividends as the company posted during the first half of the same period last year. first six months of 2011, the gas down. We are quite confident Lopez said. emeritus Oscar M. Lopez through a set of shared values email open rate is high at 94%. nications Commission (NTC) reception of TV5’s signal. of P2.3 billion for the first half has over P9B in unrestricted re- 2010, mainly due to the de- In addition, First Gen Hydro plants delivered stable attribut- that First Gen will be reporting He added that aside from (OML), dubbed as chief and code of conduct; to in- The most actively engaged reaffirmed SKYCable’s posi- Tests confirmed that the of 2011, down from the P5.63B tained earnings. Tantoco also said crease in revenues from FG Power Corporation contributed able earnings of $37.6M. positive earnings by the end of the EL3, FRL and other members mentor, said he is pursuing crease pride in Lopez citizen- companies are ABS-CBN, tion that the cable TV pro- reflected signal from the near- net income posted for the same that measures were being under- Hydro’s electricity sales, ab- lower revenues due to limited The loss from EDC was year,” First Gen president Giles of the third generation, Lopez the Lopez Values campaign ship; and, to plant the seeds for EDC (Energy Development vider is not responsible for the by mountains was causing the period last year. EDC president taken to right-size the plant. sence of steam sales of Bacman water availability coupled with cushioned by lower interest Puno said. (Rachel Hernandez) Group chairman emeritus with the vision of making the a group of companies that will Corporation) and SKY (Cable poor broadcast transmission double image; the effect was and COO Richard Tantoco said The decline in revenues of FG and higher operating expenses. Oscar M. Lopez is still very Group built to last. be built to last. Corporation),” OML said. signal of TV5 in Cebu as al- also reported in tests made in that the net loss was largely due Hydro which operates the Pan- The company’s cash and cash much available to give advice as The campaign began with As chief mentor, OML A culture bible in the form leged by the latter in a media the headend of another cable to the onetime P5-B impairment tabangan-Masiway hydroelectric equivalents, meanwhile, increased FPSS launches first residential solar kit needed. the introduction of the Lopez had been emailing employees of a notebook is in the works report. charge for the Northern Negros plant and of the forgone Bacman by 77% to P10.9B from the P6.2B Be responsive TV provider, also in Mandaue FIRST Philec Solar Solutions Credo in 2010 on the 82nd an- and blogging. “The intention as stories of Lopez Value stars SKYCable sought the as- Geothermal Plant (NNGP) and steam revenues following the posted as of December 31, 2010. In his welcome remarks, City, in reference to TV5’s (FPSS) has launched the first so- niversary of the Lopez Group. of this program is for me to are compiled into inspira- sistance of the regional office the P900.0M reduction of steam plant’s acquisition also affected “Our prudent fiscal manage- FRL recalled the strategic bet transmitter location. lar technology kit for residential Brad Geiser of GeiserMaclang teach the Lopez Values and tional anecdotes to encourage of the NTC in Mandaue City revenues from Bacman. EDC’s income for the first se- ment continues to boost our Lopez Group founder Eugenio Rodrigo Montinola, SKYCa- and small-scale commercial use. Marketing Communications, culture through stories. Since the Lopez Group workforce to investigate the complaints. In an earlier disclosure, Tan- mester. The hydroelectric plants’ credibility to lending institu- H. Lopez Sr. made in moving ble head of marketing, said, “The The company offers one- a word-of-mouth expert, was the first email last year, a total to practice the Lopez Values The NTC monitored TV5’s toco said that the impairment lower dispatch for the period tions and enabled us to fully out of agriculture to industry result of the NTC inspection kilowatt (kW) grid-tied sys- contracted to help in the cas- of 19 emails have been sent out at and outside work. (Carla signal in different locations charge which is a noncash loss coupled with lower Wholesale settle our yen loan which is now in 1961, considering that sugar validates SKYCable’s assertion tems, one-kW off-grid systems cade process. The long-term with an average response of Paras-Sison) inside and outside the SKY- resulted from the scaling down of Electricity Spot Market prices just down to less than 1% of our was the lifeblood of the Lopez that we do not engage in tamper- and 10-kW grid-tied systems. Cable headend compound in the plant’s sustainable capacity to led to the decline in revenue con- total debts, effectively shielding Group for almost a century. ing of free-to-air channels aired The one-kW grid-tied and off- Banilad, Mandaue City. The five megawatts to 10MW from tribution from FG Hydro. us from the risks accompanying After martial law, the Group on SKYCable.” (Susan Ortiz) grid systems intended for resi- Power Plant gets ‘.0 upgrade’ its previously rated capacity of EDC’s recurring net in- the volatile Japanese currency,” entered into new areas largely dential use could last for more Rockwell Power Plant Mall recently entered into a PROMOS & OFFERS 49.4MW. The impairment charge come for the period decreased Tantoco said. (Toni Nieva) than 20 years while entailing characterized as regulated mo- partnership with Samsung Electronics Philippines low operational costs. nopolies, protected franchises to make it Manila’s first digitized, Android-pow- SKYBroadband: Faster Internet or highly dependent on huge ered mall. In August, customers enjoyed a fully “We believe that the market FPSS president Dan Lachica (center), project manager Derrick John for P999! FPH posts loss on EDC impairment single customers like power digital Power Plant adventure with the installa- is ripe to appreciate the energy Tolentino (left) and chief technology officer Raul Sinocruz with a mock-up SKYBroadband offers a 5Mbps plan for only P999, with a 15GB generators or distributors. tion of new mall features powered by the Samsung FOR the first half of 2011, First Corporation’s (EDC’s) P5.0- ration which, in turn, is a sub- that comes from the sun, more of the solar panel, battery and inverter usage allowance. Subscribers may opt to add P100 for an addi- Philippine Holdings Corpora- B impairment charge for its sidiary of FPH. so value the benefits that it “Today we have shed or Galaxy Tab, including tie-ups with Rockwell’s monetized many of these regu- most loved boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. tional 1GB, a first in the industry. SKYBroadband also offers Plan tion (FPH) posted an unaudit- Northern Negros Geothermal However, recurring income delivers, such as home value ap- outweigh the cost that will be the sun’s energy into electrical 5Mbps with 35GB usage allowance at P1,999 a month. For more ed net loss attributable to par- Power Plant. In a press state- is still positive at P1B, though preciation, environment preser- incurred upon purchase. The energy through an inverter lated monopolies and find that Photo shows Malou Pineda, VP-Retail of Rock- all our strategic bets, whether well Land (center) with Samsung’s Coco Domingo info, visit www.lifeat5mbps.com or call SKYBroadband’s cus- ent of P284 million, a decrease ment, EDC said the impair- lower by P208M or 17% from vation and savings generation future is worth going to this that converts the DC output of tomer service hotlines at 631-0000 or 381-0000. Sign up for a 15- from last year’s net income of ment charge is a “noncash” item last year’s P1.2B, due to the de- from electric consumption,” direction wherein zero fuel and solar power into AC to power in media, telecoms, real estate, (left) and Chiqui Torres-Tan in Power Plant’s Samsung Digital Lounge. day 5GB free trial and experience the difference! (Susan Ortiz) P24.9 billion. and will not affect its ability to crease in earnings contribution said FPSS president Danilo zero wastage is applied.” appliances. Excess energy is power generation, construction The loss was largely due declare dividends. EDC is a of subsidiaries and associates. Lachica. “The benefits of the The system allows solar pan- sent back into a grid, reducing to Energy Development subsidiary of First Gen Corpo- (Hazel Velasco) investment for such a kit far els installed on roofs to convert overall electrical consumption. Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.Lopezlink.ph

 Lopezlink September 2011 KAPAMILYA COUNCILS Lopezlink September 2011  BIZ EXCELLENCE couch potato ‘TV Patrol’ scores Int’l First Balfour project achieves LAAs to be handed treats 500K safe man-hours Emmy Awards nomination THE project team of First said: “This is truly an excep- 2011. The Best in ESH Man- out on September 8 Dyan’s Balfour’s Texas Instruments tional statistic. To understand agement is a First Balfour award ‘Krusada’ ABS-CBN’s “TV Patrol” bagged “On August 23, 2010, eight Hong Breaking News category at the dia, “TV Patrol” is the number one (TI) Bump Building expansion the significance of this, we re- and recognition program which THE Lopez Achievement vice, Metro Magazine iPad sig Para sa Ilog Pasig-Estero an International Emmy Awards Kong tourists were killed during a New York Festivals Awards in Las TV newscast with a TV rating of project in Clark, Pampanga viewed 12 projects over the past challenges project management Award (LAA) awarding cer- Edition, 10th Anni- de Paco, DZMM Kapamilya, spurs support nomination for its coverage of dramatic hostage drama in Manila Vegas in April. 28.5% or almost 10 points higher was commended for reaching 20 years at TI which were about teams to achieve world-class emony at the Rockwell Tent versary, DZMM TeleRadyo Shower Na and EDC Bac- for PH rowers the Manila bus siege in August that lasted for almost 12 hours. There This is the second time for ABS- than its competitor, “24 Oras,” over 500,000 safe man-hours this size and larger, and the ESH performance in their con- will push through on Sep- and Revitalized SKYBroad- man Gives Back Real (Public The Cobra Philippine Drag- 2010, making it the only Phil- were 22 tourists from Hong Kong CBN News to earn a nomination (19.7%) of GMA. without any Lost Time In- average number of recordables struction sites. tember 8, 2011. band (Customer Focus); and Responsibility); and EDC on Boat Federation (PDBF) ippine television news organi- and three Filipino nationals on board in the International Emmy’s News The International Emmy cident (LTI). An LTI is any for 500,000 man-hours is 12! TI, one of the world’s larg- Vying for awards in the ABS-CBN Heightened Ser- Tongonan Averted Genera- team was the focus of Dyan zation to be on the final list of the Hong Thai tourist bus when it category. The first time ABS-CBN Awards are given by the Interna- work-related injury or illness For this team to achieve zero is est semiconductor companies, different categories are ABS- vice, Asian Eye’s Successful tion Loss (Operations Man- Castillejo’s report in “Krusa- nominees. was hijacked at around nine in the News earned an International Emmy tional Academy of Television Arts which prevents a person from quite an accomplishment.” is one of the Philippines’ CBN Heightened Service, Clinical Research, 10.10.10: agement). da.” After the feature aired “TV Patrol” is the only Asian morning,” the citation said in the In- nod was in 2007 for the “Bandila” and Sciences. Only the news and working for a day or more after Earlier, the Bump Build- leading exporters, setting up Asian Eye’s Successful Clini- Run for the Pasig River and Now on its ninth year, the Dyan Castillejo in July, help from the private newscast pitted against contend- ternational Emmy’s official website. coverage of the Subic rape case. current affairs nominees have been such injury or illness. ing expansion project team was its first plant in Baguio in the cal Research and SKYCable’s Keitech of Energy Develop- LAA is the Lopez Group’s sector started to come in, Filipinos in Florida ers from Brazil, Iceland and the The same news coverage of“TV Based on the national TV rat- revealed on its website as of press TI Worldwide projects recognized as the Best Project in 1970s. In 1999, First Balfour Continuing Transformation ment Corporation (EDC) award program for outstand- welcomed them, while the Filipino media gave United Kingdom. Patrol” became a finalist for the ings data provided by Kantar Me- time. (Kane Choa) manager Dale Litton congratu- Environment, Safety and Health completed TI Baguio’s Phase (Business Management); (Corporate Image-Building ing team and individual them prominent coverage throughout their stint lated the team for taking safety (ESH) Management during the 3 plant expansion project. ABS-CBN Heightened Ser- category); Keitech, Kapit Bi- achievements. in the International Dragon Boat Federation What’s cooking? performance to a new level. He months of January and March (Dolly Pasia) World Championship. In their August 12 press conference, PDBF president Marcia Cristobal PR CHALLENGE personally thanked Dyan for paving the way for Juday makes TV comeback Nielsen report says the support for the team from different sectors. Twelve steps to relevance ABS-CBN also donated P1 million to PDBF. By Bong Osorio “Krusada” airs Thursdays after “Bandila” on ABS- in ‘Junior MasterChef’ the digital world makes you en- lease (SMNR) and engages more admit mistakes and know how to CBN. (Kane Choa) SE Asians most Fil-Am in ‘RuPaul’s Drag JUDY Ann Santos-Agoncillo Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition” are lia. The Philippines is the third gage and participate rather than people. The SMNR concept was apologize. returns to television through the chefs Fernando Aracama, Rolan- country in the world to produce influenced by just transmit; advocate, not merely initiated with a journalist’s blog, 9. Welcome to the “good Race’ kiddie cooking reality show “Ju- do Laudico and JP Anglo. They its own Junior MasterChef. broadcast; influence and persuade the template of which was intro- enough” video era. YouTube Manila Luzon, a Fil-Am originally from Min- nior MasterChef Pinoy Edition.” will guide the kids and judge the “…The kids are really cute and online advertising more than command and control; duced by Todd Defren. It is a tra- alone gets more than two bil- neapolis, joins the talented and dramatic beau- For the first time in her career, dishes the kids will cook on their smart so it’s hard not to have a you communicate in real time so ditional news release that migrates lion viewers per day; 24 hours of ties of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on Velvet (SKYCa- Judy Ann—Juday to her family way to becoming the first Pinoy connection with them. But as a CONSUMERS in Southeast Asia (SEA) are leading the you don’t work on deadline; you to online territory and adapts itself video are uploaded every minute, ble Channel 53). Hailed as the ultimate Asian and fans—dabbles in hosting as Junior MasterChef who will go host and their mom in the pro- world when it comes to being influenced by online advertis- deal with powerful networks, not to the scene. The SMNR aims to with average person usage of 15 Glamasaurus, Manila has caught the attention of she leads the search for the finest home with a culinary scholarship gram, I’m the one to balance their ing, according to a worldwide survey by global information and simply powerful media; and you have others tell your story, ac- minutes per day. Mind you, the the New York party scene. RuPaul delivers a daz- young amateur chef in the coun- and P1 million. emotions. We don’t want to hurt measurement company Nielsen. create conversations with com- commodate online capabilities, video quality need not be glossy zling performance as judge, mentor and diva in- try. Juday shared that she was al- their feelings but we also need to Don’t miss the reality show that Findings from the study reveal that close to three-fourths munities versus target audiences. augment (not replace) traditional and loaded with production val- spiration, with judges La Toya Jackson and Sha- Joining Juday in the newest re- most in tears during their first be honest when it comes to the will make you smile, cry and be in- (73%) of SEA consumers are “highly” or “somewhat” influ- Shel Holtz, ABC (Photo from 3. Thinking like a publisher press releases and have it picked ues. You only need “good enough” ron Osbourne. Catch “RuPaul’s Drag Race Season ality franchise from the group that taping because she has been a fan taste of their dishes. …You have spired to cook, “Junior MasterChef enced by standard website advertisements on social media sites, holtz.com) is the rule of the day. Every up on the web, not over the wire. video to be able to hit the num- 3,” Saturdays at 10 p.m. on Velvet! (Kathy Solis) brought you “,” of “Junior MasterChef ” editions in to be ready with words of encour- Pinoy Edition,” starting August 27 with this number increasing to 80% if the advertisement has company is a media company, The core elements of the SMNR bers. A minute of video is said to Youth films for peace “” and “The the United Kingdom and Austra- agement for them,” Juday said. on ABS-CBN! (K. Choa) social context which shows which of their friends have liked or IN August, the International and content is more than just include your core facts, multime- be worth 1.8 million words. followed the advertised brand. Association of Business Com- marketing. It tells your compa- dia implements (images, video, 10. Hiring the right communi- Knowledge Channel will air the videos produced When asked how they feel about online advertising which municators (IABC) brought ny’s stories, answers questions, audio and animation), quotable cator is key. On top of the writing under the Kabataan News Network (KNN) ABS-CBNI was targeted at them based on previous purchases or websites Shel Holtz, an IABC fellow and inspires, simplifies complex quotes, research aids (tags and and multimedia skills, the wired Youth Films for Peace program, which aims to Maria releases debut visited, the majority of consumers in Southeast Asia (74%) principal of Holtz Communica- ideas, influences behavior, en- bookmarks), boilerplates and links communicator knows how to en- empower young leaders and create a network of exec joins said that this technique “makes their lives easier,” in compari- tion + Technology, to talk about tertains, reinforces beliefs, puts to sharing sites. gage, is adaptable, interacts with aspiring media producers committed to the ad- son to only 58% globally. This opinion is significantly higher the future of the communica- up communities, inflames pas- 7. It’s not information. It’s leadership, talks the management’s vocacy of peace. Catch the films of KNN on Sep- amongst consumers in Philippines and Vietnam, with 83% tions profession and how one sions, manages expectations and filter failure. Content is the cur- talk, introduces the business side tember 2, 7:40 p.m., on Knowledge Channel. album under Star Records county and 82% respectively agreeing or strongly agreeing with this can stay relevant in the digital builds or damages trust. rency of the social web. But cre- of social media, aligns digital me- Kathryn, Julia move on, MARIA Aragon, the 11-year-old Maria became well-known after panel statement. era. Here are a dozen pickups 4. Familiarity with the two ating valuable, compelling con- dia to company goals and finds an grow up Filipino-Canadian singer famous sharing the stage with at The Nielsen report found that 69% of SEA consumers have from the master class. dimensions of media relations tent can be quite a challenge for existing executive advocate. for her rendition of Lady Gaga’s her Toronto concert last March. She KEESA Ocampo was recent- “liked” or followed a brand or company, significantly higher 1. The converging trends in the Internet age is criti- many entrepreneurs, businesses 11. Outputs, outtakes and Best friends Ella () and Tam- “Born This Way,” has released her has promoted her album in “ASAP ly sworn in as a member of the than the global average of 52% and higher again in countries in the digital world. These are cal. You need to have intimate and organizations. So, if you think outcomes. These are the three my ( Julia Montes) decide to rally their friends to self-titled debut album under Star Rocks” wherein she performed with San Mateo County Commis- such as Vietnam (79%) and Philippines (75%). Further, con- the declining trust in traditional knowledge of the net and the you’re not quite ready for that par- things to measure. You need to help raise money for a sick teacher, Lisa Ortega Records. . She also appeared sion on the Status of Women, sumer-generated media is now one of the most trusted forms institutions, the ascent of word- media, and direct-to-stakehold- ticular challenge, you should start know what to monitor and why (Maricar Reyes). The ups and downs of their The album includes“Born This in the concert of , which addresses issues on of media among SEA digital consumers. Overall, 54% com- of-mouth and the eroding barri- er communications. Make no thinking about content curation. you monitor. The digital commu- experiences change the way they think, dream Way” as the carrier single. The doing a duet with the “Pinoy Dream women and girls across 21 pletely or somewhat trust consumer opinion posted online. ers to social media engagement. mistake: the traditional press is Which means that out of all the nicator understands sentiments and love, ultimately leading to their own growth. other songs are “You’re My Home,” Academy” champion. Bay Area cities. Ocampo, the “As local consumers increase in their experience of using The era of destination websites increasingly paying attention to content you find on the social web, and demographics, and perhaps Also featuring Diego Loyzaga, , “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing,” Grab Maria Aragon’s first al- government and commu- the Internet, and their levels of confidence and sophistica- is over, and more and more social media. They quote, tweet, you pass on the most valuable stuff psychographics. He knows what Neil Coleta and Celis, “Growing Up” re- “Follow Your Dream,” “Can’t Smile bum, available in all record bars nity relations officer for ABS- tion, so too do they value and trust online content as a source people are moving to social retweet, tag and untag. to your network. he is looking for—social men- flects what today’s teens are really going through. Without You,” “Kung Bubuksan Mo nationwide! Digital format of the CBN International, comes of information,” said David Webb, Nielsen’s APMEA region sites. Seven of the top 10 web- 5. News reporters will con- 8. Community management tions, pickups of social content, Don’t miss the premiere this September 4 on Lang Ang Puso” and “One Hope, tracks can be downloaded at www. from a long line of public ser- managing director of Advertising Solutions. (Source: http:// sites are social networking sites: tact a source not by phone but is all about people and how you increased traffic and sales, op- ABS-CBN! (Aaron Domingo) One Dream.” starrecords.ph. (Aaron Domingo) vants. Her great-grandfather, blogwatch.tv/) Facebook, YouTube, Blogspot, by Facebook. As a source, you move them. It requires connec- portunities for customer service The cast of Baidu, Wikipedia, and outreach, competitive intelligence, ‘Growing Up’ Pablo Ocampo, was elected need to get found in Facebook. tions, relationships, discussions, now on DVD! as Resident Commissioner to DON’T FORGET Qq. There are now five billion Publish compelling stories about alignment, support and voices. A new markets and new trends. the US government in 1907 mobile phone users, 80 million your company, know what peo- dedicated person must be assigned 12. What’s coming? Aug- Start your own collection of multi-awarded films from Sept. 7 (Wed): Seminar on how to write a win- the Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival! Get and served in Congress until or 1.6% of which are Filipinos. ple are talking about and join in to do it—posting clear commu- mented reality, quick response 1909. Her family has served in ning Quill, 1-5pm @ Unilab’s Bayanihan Hall 2. Interruption marketing the conversations, find what the nity guidelines, establishing clear codes and location-based ser- DVD copies of “Confessional,” “Yanggaw,” “Wanted: Contact IABC at 756-0441 Border” and “Paano Ko Sasabihin” for P350 each at the Philippine Congress, rep- has become less effective. The reporters are looking for and goals, introducing yourself, devel- vices, among others, all aimed at Sept. 8 (Thu): Lopez Achievement Award award- AstroPlus, Astrovision, Odyssey, O Music, Fully Booked resenting Manila, since 1965. old model of mass communica- asking about, and when you find oping a conversation strategy, ask- engaging people in a fast, fun- Ocampo herself has received ing ceremony @ Rockwell Tent, Makati tions—where content was gener- them, follow and engage them ing questions, giving more than filled, convenient way. and SM Record Bar branches, distributed by Sony Sept. 16 (Fri): Music. This cinematic video treat is brought to you by a presidential citation for her Economic Briefing @ Palm Grove, ated from a central source—has by responding to their queries you get and recognizing and cul- Excerpted from the author’s Cinema One. For more info, log on to www.cinemaone. humanitarian work from for- Rockwell evolved into a new model where and pointing them to interest- tivating loyal, active participants. column in the Philippine Star, Sept. - (Thu-Fri): tv. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cinemaone. mer Pres. Gloria Macapagal- PRSP’s PR in a Transparent content is made available in many ing stories. If you are a community manager “Commonness.” Osorio also heads channel. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/cinema_ Arroyo. (Edgardo Wenceslao) World Conference @ Hotel Intercon other access points other than 6. The traditional press release you have to be somebody calm, ABS-CBN’s Corporate Commu- one. (Cherry Pineda) your own site. Communicating in moves to social media news re- professional, don’t give air to trolls, nications department

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(L-R) The customer service desk bearing the new Asian Eye logo EXECutIvE FEAtuRE greets patients at the ninth floor; The accreditation seal of Accredita- tion Canada granted to Asian Eye speaks of the organization’s success- ful efforts in improving the quality of services and embedding patient safety initiatives into its daily op- Patient safety erations; The Asian Eye team dur- ing the recent Lopez Group Palaro; Asian Eye’s bladeless, all-laser LASIK uses the latest Technolas isBy Carla Paras-Sisontheir priority Femtosecond and Excimer Laser Combo System; Last year, Asian Eye opened it eighth-floor clinic to ASIAN Eye Institute president Benjamin provide more space and comfort for K. Liboro and vice president and gen- patients of all ages eral manager Bunny Peña-Gerochi A DECADE... care, to make world-class eye the option of tailored service effectively propel Asian Eye vacy and full transparency. But care. For those who are content from German company Tech- face new challenges as the ambu- SPOtLIGHt from page 1 care available to as many Fili- options. As in an airline, Peña- to Canadian hospitals’ virtual patients in the Philippines are to simply sit and wait, there nolas Perfect Vision, which is latory surgical center celebrates pinos as possible,” Asian Eye Gerochi said, the idea is for master list of institutions that not yet used to having all these are TVs to help pass the time. affiliated with Bausch & Lomb, its 10th foundation year. Scientific conference, They staked out their “ter- president Benjamin K. Liboro clients to ultimately arrive at can accommodate Canadian rights. For example, because of A kids’ room has also been set an excimer laser and a femto- First on the team’s priorities is ritories,” with OML working told LopezLink. However, fi- the same destination regardless patients, thereby reducing the the accreditation we made cer- up to separate them from antsy second laser for reshaping the to identify and select several young CSR activity mark Asian in the Philippines and Dr. To- nancial independence was also of whether they flew business strain on their own overloaded tain changes to our procedures, seniors, who make up the bulk cornea. The latter, which only doctors who will serve as the in- lentino in the US to gather the a goal, to ensure sustainability class or economy. medical system. such as giving them a choice to of Asian Eye’s patients. Perhaps Asian Eye has, is used to treat stitute’s second generation Eye’s 10th anniversary necessary support and doctors of the social benefits. For the 10-year-old center, “When we did this,” Liboro be called by name or by number, most welcome of all, the ninth both presbyopia and myopia, of service providers. In But having achieved profit- quality and excellence remain said of the accreditation, “it was floor clinic has been renovated said Peña-Gerochi. ASIAN Eye celebrates its first decade on September 18, 2011 to make their vision of a “center if they don’t want their name addition to doctors, ability in the last four years, paramount. In fact, these are really to make sure we were to reduce noise levels. For all these reasons, Asian with the theme “Inspiring Hope, Celebrating Vision.” The of excellence in eye care in the broadcast. Some are very recep- they are also planning Liboro and vice president and virtual watchwords for both world-class in the way we oper- “When you’re worried about Eye stands out because of the theme speaks of Asian Eye’s contribution through the years— Philippines” a reality. tive but others still prefer what for a deeper bench general manager Bunny Peña- Liboro and Peña-Gerochi, who ate Asian Eye.” your eyes, the last thing you quality of eye care it offers. “I the relentless pursuit of ways to heal patients that brings hope of Asian Eye’s main clinic at they feel is more personal.” of optometrists, Gerochi now have a bit of elbow also lead the Lopez Group’s At some point during the want is a lot of noise around think we compare with the best better vision. This exemplifies the founder’s vision of providing the Phinma Plaza in Rockwell But even as patients oc- operating room room to intensify efforts towards Business Excellence program. months-long process, Accredi- you,” Liboro observed. “The in the world,” Liboro stressed. Filipinos with access to high quality eye care. Center opened its doors on casionally grapple with the nurses, paramedi- bringing off a second objective. In the past year, Asian Eye tation Canada prodded Asian original clinic didn’t really take “Asian Eye has adopted the Asian Eye celebrates this milestone with two key events. September 18, 2001. The center streamlining, they have also cal staff members According to Liboro, an- has been putting in place cer- Eye to give more prominence noise attenuation into account. thinking of the Lopez Group The first is our scientific conference entitled Transformational today is eyeing new satellite been at the receiving end of and business ecdotal evidence indicates that tain safeguards to guarantee to the fact that “patient safety The materials used, the tiles, in terms of quality and people,” Ophthalmology: Inspiring Hope through Science to be held on clinics in addition to those in other less obvious improve- managers. there are more than 200,000 patients’ physical well-being was one of its priorities.” basically the reflectivity of the said Peña-Gerochi. “Quality is September 25 at the Quezon Ballroom of Makati Shangri-La Trinoma mall in , ments, all aimed at enriching “The compe- Filipinos afflicted with cataract, and emotional comfort. This Preparations to meet global walls, the glass—all it did was an investment, people are an Hotel. Here, six international experts on cutting-edge eye care opened in 2007, and the SM their Asian Eye experience. tition for talent is and the number continues to enhancement is aligned with the patient safety and health qual- make the whole thing sound investment. We make sure that will serve as speakers in subspecialty sessions, with prominent Mall of Asia in Pasay, opened The quality of the wait has worldwide. Special- grow. This means “200,000 center’s bid to secure interna- ity standards paid off. In Au- like a market.” just as our facilities and our local ophthalmologists as panelists and reactors. in 2008. The flagship itself has been enhanced, with Asian Eye ists are being recruited people who could be productive tional accreditation. It is one of gust, Asian Eye received its Tech-wise, Asian Eye has technology are upgraded, so The international speakers are Aung Tin, M.D. of Singapore burgeoned to include a total of providing monitors and head- very heavily in the Middle but are less than fully produc- a handful of Philippine institu- Platinum accreditation from dibs on the pole position, is our standard of quality, our National Eye Center on Management of Angle Closure Glau- three floors in Phinma Plaza. phones so patients can browse East, Singapore, and sometimes they even permanently. Together with those already in tive because they can’t see well; tions—and the only ambulatory Accreditation Canada. This counting among its latest ac- people, their training and com- coma: After Laser Iridectomy, Now What? and Maximizing the Asian Eye was a philan- through a variety of health top- specify (from) Asian Eye. There is competition our portfolio, this opens up the range of op- and it’s not as if it’s an impair- center—to undergo the process makes Asian Eye the first and quisitions a combination laser petence.” Use of Anterior OCT; John Chang, M.D. of Hong Kong Sana- thropic endeavor for OML ics, especially advances in eye in retaining people, so we need to train more tions available to our patients,” she says. ment that cannot be reversed or under Accreditation Canada only ambulatory health facil- torium and Hospital on Refractive Solutions for the Young Ones and Dr. Tolentino as well as people than we need, perhaps even establish Asian Eye has also slowly but surely built arrested, it’s treatable.” International. Also taking part ity in the Philippines to have MEEt tHE MEDICALtEAM and Young Once: Solutions for the High Myope and the Presby- the corporates, foundations and a school or institute for this purpose,” Peña- a reputation for excellent research. With their “Affordability is something in the Asia pilot were Manila international accreditation. ope; Michael Lawless, M.D. of Vision Eye Institute, Australia on individuals who backed them. Gerochi explains. doctors publishing research findings in inter- that we want to really study, Doctors Hospital, so far the only “The journey was well worth Advanced Technology IOLs in Cataract Surgery. “Our status when we started Liboro adds that the second-generation national scientific journals, they have put Asian to make ourselves more acces- other institution that has been it for us. It really improved Also on board are Ronald Krueger, M.D of Cole Eye Institute, was that of a corporate social doctors eyed by Asian Eye need not be Harvard Eye and the Philippines on the international sible to more of the market,” granted accreditation, Clinica teamwork and communication, Cleveland Clinic on Femtosecond Lasers: The New Ophthalmic responsibility project. We are fellows like its current crop of doctors, who all map. “This (capacity for research) was not ac- affirmed Peña-Gerochi. Soon, Manila and Philippine Heart which are so essential to patient Scalpel, Femtosecond Cataract Surgery and Femtosecond Lens- still genuinely trying to uplift trained in Harvard Medical School. “There are cidental. We needed to organize for this. There private patients may even have Center. Among other benefits, safety,” said Pena-Gerochi. “We based Presbyopia treatment ; Quan Dong Nguyen, M.D. of Wilmer the practice of excellent eye other leading eye care institutions in the world. are stringent reporting and recording require- international accreditation will also had to consider patient pri- Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins University on Innova- MEEt tHE tEAM Each center has its specialty.” ments for international studies,” says Liboro. tions in the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema and Advances Benchmarking globally, Asian Eye has Peña-Gerochi ensures that members of in the Management of Ocular Inflammatory Disease and Diana Seated, from left: Bheng Relatado-Rubia, Market Research and Communications; K Manalili, Patient Services; Kat Raquel Santos, Human learned that the single biggest priority of the Asian Eye ethics board are regularly con- Do, M.D. of Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Resource; Isel Panganiban, Quality; Bunny Gerochi, Vice President and COO; and Ferdie dela Cruz, Finance and Admin. Standing, from left: Dr. healthcare facilities is patient safety. “When you vened and trained. The ethics board reviews University on Expanding Indications for Anti-VEGF Treatment. Aileen Azarcon, Optical Shop; Dr. Johnny Nañagas, Medical Director; Dr. Mary Ann T. Catacutan, Clinical Research; Reighmond Vencer, Mar- say world-class, it means the facility consciously all research studies proposed for Asian Eye to More than 200 ophthalmologists from all over the Philip- keting; Raul Rodriguez, Information Technology; Camille Andrade, Customer Services; and Dr. Gualberto E. Dato, Optometry aims to reduce patient risk. Medicine is not a engage or participate in. pines and the region are expected to join this conference which precise science. You can’t be perfect in diagnosis Going forward, she is looking at ways to Asian Eye is offering free of charge to local doctors to give them and in treatment all the time. But if you adopt provide a variety of options to make Asian the opportunity to learn the latest global technology. processes that allow you to systematically and Eye services accessible to more patients. “We’ve invited as many of the Philippine ophthalmologic methodically bring down that risk, then your “With people concerned about the eco- community as possible. People will be coming from as far as outcomes are better and you will be world-class. nomic slowdown worldwide, they are post- Davao and Bukidnon,” noted Asian Eye president Ben Liboro. You can’t take short cuts,” Liboro says. poning elective procedures. There is a need The conference hopes to highlight not just Asian Eye but Peña-Gerochi says this singular emphasis for patient education, to highlight quality and also the Philippines as an active participant in the industry. on patient safety is contained in the Asian safety as criteria for choosing service provid- The second key event is the ongoing 150 Eyes Cataract Sur- Eye value of patient focus, which pervades all ers,” says Peña-Gerochi. “Raising the bar for gery Mission, Asian Eye’s tribute to national hero Dr. Jose Rizal activities and procedures. “Patient focus is why quality and safety is where we really differ- on his 150th birth anniversary. we do research to give hope to patients who entiate ourselves,” she says. “Not many eye VP and GM Bunny Peña-Gerochi said the center has already think nothing can be done for them. This is centers will take the effort to have themselves identified 89 eyes for cataract surgery, from the Aeta resettlement Front row, from left: Edgar U. Leuenberger, M.D., Glaucoma, Comprehen- where compassion comes in, that personalized evaluated against standards, and track perfor- community in Zambales, resettlement communities of Pangarap sive Ophthalmology; Robert Edward T. Ang, M.D., Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma, care, as well as practicing full transparency with mance and outcomes.” Foundation in Dasmariñas Cavite and Pasay City and of Philip- Comprehensive Ophthalmology; Pik Sha T. Chan-Uy, M.D., Adult Retina and Vitreous Disease, Pediatric the patient. In fact, we have posted a Patient’s Liboro says, “Bring your families to Asian pine Christian Foundation in Tondo, Manila. Vision screening for Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Comprehensive Ophthalmology; Juan Ma. Pablo R. Nañagas, Medical Bill of Rights at visible areas of the clinic so Eye. You, your parents and in-laws will benefit Director; Maria Imelda R. Yap-Veloso, M.D., Glaucoma, Comprehensive Ophthalmology; Mary Jocelyn U. BayaniJuan community is set this September. The beneficiaries of everyone who comes in will know that patient from the type of care we provide. But apart Ang, M.D., General and Pediatric Anesthesiology; Norman Eric F. Fajardo, M.D., Pediatric Ophthalmol- welfare is our priority.” from that, I think that you will find in us a the mission are treated at the surgical facility of Asian Eye. ogy and Adult Strabismus Comprehensive Ophthalmology. Second row, from left: Harvey S. Uy, M.D., In partnership with Cataract Foundation Philippines Inc., She is especially proud of Asian Eye’s track clinic that you can trust and be happy with Uveitis and Ocular Immunology, Retina and Vitreous Disease, Comprehensive Ophthalmology; Jesse B. record in bringing in the latest technologies in because we live by the same values of ser- 150 Eyes hopes to touch and change the lives of people from Caguioa, O.D., Low Vision and Contact Lens Specialist; Amadeo A.S. Veloso Jr., M.D., Retina and Vitre- all ages who are suffering from the disease that is the nation’s ous Disease, Comprehensive Ophthalmology; and Franklin G. Kleiner, M.D., Eye Plastic and Reconstruc- eye care. “We recently acquired technology that vice and excellence as the rest of the Lopez second leading cause of blindness. tive Surgery, Orbital and Lacrimal Surgery allows us to treat the need for reading glasses Group.”

8 Lopezlink September 2011 CSR ACTIVITIES MUSEUM/VALUES Lopezlink September 2011  uPDAtE ONGOINGS NOSTALGIA LGFI signs PHE covenant dom wall along with the relaunching of the Zero In OML briefed Amb. Thomas on the collections, Those who cannot remember the past are Zero In opens up! museums map. facilities and programs of the museum, particularly condemned to repeat it. —George Santayana IN the 4th National Conference promote broader awareness and Alunan also showed how THE 10-year old mu- Open Call will be complemented by interactive the work done at the Roberto M. Lopez Conserva- September 24, 1956 on Population, Health and En- collective action. mobilizing multi-stakeholder seum consortium Zero performances on the two weekends that the proj- tion Center. vironment (PHE) in General LGFI president Rafael M. partnerships is needed to drive In takes to the Mall of ects will be freely accessible at the SM Mall of Asia Lopez said “A Museum is however, not just CBN inaugurates its first two radio Santos City, conference spon- Alunan III narrated the CSR home the message that the Asia (MOA) on Sep- main mall atrium. a repository of art. It must be a living institu- stations, DZQL and DZXL. DZXL sor Lopez Group Foundation initiatives of the Lopez Group welfare of society and the en- tember 15-24, 2011 for Check out http://www.zeroinmuseums.org/ or tion that plays a role in society. This is why is the first FM radio station in the country Inc. (LGFI) was a signatory in usually being undertaken “in vironment is a shared respon- Zero In: Open Call. the individual museums’ websites for details. the Museum has a vibrant education program September 25, 1957 a covenant which committed to partnership with the national sibility. The LGFI president Lopez Museum, US envoy lauds Lopez that includes such offerings as workshops and explore PHE links in develop- and/or local governments, cited the first commitment of Ateneo Art Gallery, Ayala Museum, Bahay Tsinoy thought-provoking public talks and roundtable Paz Mercedes Lopez-Vargas is born ing climate change adaptation NGOs, the private sector, the Magna Carta’s 10 commit- and Museo Pambata issued open calls last year for Museum discussions.” to Oscar M. Lopez (OML) and Connie R. Lopez measures and address these in academe, various development ments of the Lopez CSR fam- works to be realized as off-site projects. In literally The Lopez patriarch urged the American em- September 23, 1972 development programs; and actors and donor institutions ily. This, in effect, defines what taking their work to where people are, the Zero In bassy officials to look into ways of “making it even advocate population policies even before public-private we do and who we are: “CSR is consortium hopes to develop its own capacity to easier for Philippine scholars to access records in Pres. Marcos declares martial law. KCFI president Rina Lopez-Bautista and resource mobilization and actions that match the partnership or PPP became a human and ecological security pursue museological agendas in the language and the American Archives through the museum’s fa- Military units shut down the Lopez- director Doris Nuval receive RBSI’s initial donation from RBSI country’s resources. byword.” integrated with business excel- contexts of the everyday. cilities.” owned ABS-CBN and The Manila president Atty. Dominador Buhain and chief operating officer Don The signatories also com- He gave as examples the lence. It is caring for people The projects take off from a broad art spectrum Amb. Thomas said, “Today was truly unique Chronicle Timothy Buhain September 31, 1977 mitted to support best models Family Planning in the Work- and the planet as much as the ranging from sound (Lopez Museum), cuisine for the breadth and scope, not only of the art and in ecosystem-based adaptation place program, the Lopez business to ensure a sustain- (Ateneo Art Gallery), manga or Japanese comics presentation but also of your conservation and the Eugenio Lopez Jr. and Serge Osmeña KCh, Rex Bookstore boost for security in food, water, Lifelong Wellness project, able future. In this regard, we LGFI president Rafael M. Alunan (Ayala Museum), visual art (Bahay Tsinoy) and vision for the future.” III escape from Fort Bonifacio with III discusses the Group’s CSR ini- health, culture and biodiversity Bantay Kalikasan, ABS-CBN’s rededicate ourselves to national dance (Museo Pambata). Also present were Eugenio Lopez Foundation the help of Steve Psinakis, Jake access to quality education tiatives at the PHE conference through public-private partner- Pasig River rehab and Energy development exemplified by Open Call launches on September 15, 2011 board members Federico R. Lopez and Rafael M. Almeda Lopez, Gabby Lopez and In a pioneering initiative that fuses the strengths of various US Amb. ships; and intensify documen- Development Corporation’s our continued investments in with gaming, live dance and sound performances, Alunan III, First Holdings chief executive officer Raffy Lopez educational media, Knowledge Channel Foundation Inc. health and wellness, population Harry Thomas cosplay (costume play) and the unveiling of a free- Elpidio L. Ibañez and Knowledge Channel Foun- (KCFI) and Rex Book Store Inc. (RBSI) signed a three-year tation of initiatives that dem- watershed management and education, responsible media, management and humanitarian with the Lo- dation president Rina Lopez-Bautista. memorandum of agreement to incorporate KCFI’s educational onstrate evidence of PHE links BINHI reforestation projects, clean energy, poverty reduc- assistance.” (Dulce Festin Bay- Zero In schedule pezes (above); and sustain media advocacy to among others. tion, environmental protection, bay) programs into RBSI’s published titles, including the Rex in- Ayala Museum With museum Wanted: Alarm clocks, teractive website (www.rexinteractive.com). A portion of the director Cedie proceeds from every title will be donated to KCFI. As an ini- Manga Realities: Exploring the Art of Japanese Lopez-Vargas mattresses tial donation, RBSI presented KCFI with P1 million to cover Manga Today and curator Do you have spare alarm clocks (any size and the first two years of the contract. August 15, 2011-October 2, 2011 Eileen Legas- Bayan Academy trains Baseco Lopez Museum shape) and air mattresses? The museum needs pi-Ramirez these items for its exhibit on sound art. If you are KCh in Chili’s fundraiser Reverb willing to lend them out for seven months, please September 21, 2006 September 12, 2011-April 3, 2012 US Ambassador Harry Thomas yesterday lauded Employees of various Chili’s branches shared their talent and send them to the museum. For more info, call The IMD-Lombard Odier Global folks in tie-up with JP Morgan Museo Pambata the Lopez Museum for its impressive collection support for KCh and Philippine education through the Chili’s Fanny at 631-2417. Family Business Award is conferred Performances, exhibit of Ramon Obusan’s of Philippine art and artifacts, its art conservation 2011 Star Bar Challenge. They took part in contests such as IN September 2010, Bayan preneurship program to earn the graduates received their Dr. Morato; Roberto Panlilio, on Lopez Group Foundation Inc., memorabilia services and community outreach program that Teachers’ treat clay figure-making to represent their perception of KCh and Academy and JP Morgan their Technical Education and diplomas for completing the JPMCC Philippines senior one of three family foundations cited September 13, 2011-October 6, 2011 distinguishes it from the other local museums he Lopez Museum opens its doors to all private and how it helps Filipino children. The event raised P100,000 for Chase & Co. (JPMCC) Phil- Skills Development Authority program. country officer; Patricia Anne for family philanthropy Bahay Tsino has recently visited. public school teachers from September 5 to October KCh. Last year, the restaurant chain donated P60,000 through ippines joined forces to imple- culinary accreditation in com- The guests of honor in- Javier-Gutierrez, JPMCC y September 25-26, 2006 ‘Kasama’ Amb. Thomas, who is making the rounds of the 5, 2011 in support of the Department of Education’s its first fundraiser for the organization. (Charlene Tordesillas) ment the JPMCC entrepre- mercial cooking. cluded Gina Lopez, vice chair- CSR manager; and Elnora OML speaks at the Asian Forum September 13, 2011-October 10, 2011 country’s top galleries, was welcomed to the muse- (DepEd) “My Teacher, My Hero” campaign. Lopez neurship education program The culminating activity person of ABS-CBN Bayan Avarientos, national director on CSR held at the Crowne Plaza Mall of Asia (Atrium) um by Eugenio Foundation Inc. board members led Museum, including Zero In consortium members, for community development, was held at the Dolphy Theater, Foundation and Bayan Acad- of World Vision Philippines. Hotel in Ortigas, which is attended Open Call by chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML) and museum will give teachers free access to its exhibitions. The an education initiative focused ABS-CBN Compound, where emy board of trustees member; (Philip Felipe) by about 500 delegates from Asia and September 15-24, 2011 director Mercedes L. Vargas. campaign is initiated for Teachers’ Month by DepEd on developing and enhancing the Pacific the entrepreneurial skills of the Ateneo Art Gallery Curatorial consultant Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez Sec. Bro. Armin Luistro. parents of World Vision Phil- Crafty Critters Munch Up conducted a guided tour of the museum and library For inquiries, call Fanny at 631-2417. Lopez Me- Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, ippines-sponsored children At five, Walk the Talk September 15, 2011-December 22, 2011 while chief conservator Maita Reyes conducted a morial Museum and Library is located at the ground Lopez Memorial Museum Library in the Baseco community in tour of the conservation laboratory. floor of Benpres Building. Manila. LOPEZ vALuES IN ACtION Twenty-eight parents is still worth the trip and relatives of the initial 25 By Benjo Sandoval JPMCC-sponsored children who passed the screening and “WASN’T that a great walk?” Group Palaro: that wellness is tute; Pio Buray, Mar Samarita, ‘Gift of Knowledge’ in Porac recruitment process under- These words from Lopez a personal value. Brenda Samarita, Jonathan Going for the went Bayan Academy’s 12-day Group chairman emeritus “While our companies can Quiles and Michael Mojares Gina Lopez: big goals KCh recently installed in Planas Elementary School in Po- rac, Pampanga a satellite dish system to allow teachers and Grassroots Entrepreneurship Oscar M. Lopez (OML) were and will provide all the as- of First Philippine Holdings; Regina Paz LaO Lopez is the manag- and raise funds for the rehabilitation of projects is something she inherited Group finds itself in a new sector that students to view KCh’s educational programs. This was made and Management or Entrep- more than enough to confirm sistance and support that they Olympio Galabia, Baltazar ing director of ABS-CBN Foundation the Pasig River. Not only was the group from the long line of Lopezes that no other group has gone before. Thus, possible through a two-year partnership with the Sweet Crys- Eskwela program, which intro- the success of Walk the Talk’s possibly can, each of us has to Gaña, Nanette Alajar, Joc- Inc., chairman emeritus of the Southeast able to raise millions of pesos for the has contributed to making the Lopez mistakes cannot be avoided and there tals Integrated Sugar Mill in Porac. Photo shows (l-r) KCh duced them to the components fifth anniversary celebration take responsibility for ourselves elyn Frondoso, Norwin Mark Asian Foundation for Children’s Televi- worthy cause, the runners together were Group what it is today—a sprawling is always the chance that the venture resource mobilization officer Marilou Tioseco and resource of successful entrepreneurship. on August 20, 2011 at the La and our good health. Each of us Sayno, Roderick Tejares, Larry sion and a trustee of Children’s Hour. also able to make the Guinness Book of conglomerate with interests in busi- will not end up being successful. mobilization director Doris Nuval, Sweet Crystals represen- As emphasized by Dr. Edu- Mesa Nature Reserve. should be accountable for our Jabeguero, Marlon Bibe and Last year, she was appointed by Pres. Records for having the most participants nesses that serve the Filipino people. But those who are willing to take tatives Almira Rey and Lisa Muñoz, a DepEd official, and ardo Morato Jr., chairman of Despite the muddy trail own physical, emotional and Jose Oliver Mojares of First Aquino to head the Pasig River Reha- in a fun run at over 120,000 individuals. “My father always liked doing big the big risks are rewarded, which is principal Teodora Enriquez. (C. Tordesillas) Bayan Academy and president and unpredictable weather, it spiritual well-being because Philippine Realty Corporation; bilitation Commission. Lopez attended Now, as head of the Pasig River things when he was alive. He really had why the Group continues to look for of ABS-CBN Bayan Founda- was still indeed a great walk. only by being healthy can we Robert Balmediano of Philec; Assumption College and later took up Rehabilitation Commission, she has guts. That is something that I got from new areas to venture into, guided by tion, a unique feature of the More than 350 Lopez Group be of value and service to our and Alfred Go and Bhong Yu- liberal arts at the Newton College of the taken on the task of bringing the Pasig my dad, plus the will and determination the desire to provide Filipinos what CALENDAR Entrep-Eskwela program is the employees, their family mem- families, to our companies, to mul of SKYCable. Sacred Heart in Massachusetts. She has River back to life. to see things through. Arrogance has they want and need. Self Mastery module. He said bers and guests joined the 5.6- our customers, to our friends De Manzana closed the two sons, Benjamin and Roberto. In August, Lopez traveled to the US nothing to do with it. It just comes from The pioneering spirit is also why Lo- that the main secret of successful BAYAN Academy offers the following certificate training kilometer walk led by OML, and to our society,” he said. program by thanking the peo- GINA Lopez is not one to set goals that to seek support for the cleanup project. a desire to push yourself to do something pez takes on big challenges. She explains entrepreneurs and individuals courses this month: his wife Connie, son Benjamin, Bayan, Energy Develop- ple who kept the Walk the Talk are very easy to achieve. On the contrary, While she is chiefly raising money for the worthwhile,” says Lopez. that given her expertise and access to re- is their ability to master them- September —Commercial Certificate Cooking Course: Lifelong Wellness head Rafael ment Corporation and SKY- program up and running. what appeals to her are ambitious, diffi- river’s rehabilitation—she describes it as This desire to do something new sources, giving her best to achieve major selves. He wanted the students Hot Kitchen M. Alunan III, overall coordi- Cable were cited for having the Indeed, it was a great walk. cult projects that promise to make a sig- her “most important task—Lopez is also and pioneering has been part of the goals for the Philippines is but the right of Entrep-Eskwela to realize this September -—Commercial Certificate Cooking Course: nator Louie Martin and Walk most number of delegates dur- It was also a milestone for nificant impact on the lives of Filipinos. spearheading several ecotourism projects Lopez Group’s DNA since its found- thing to do. And doing the right thing is before learning the other two Baking and Pastry the Talk program manager ing the August 2010-August the Lopez Lifelong Wellness For the eldest daughter of Eugenio in Palawan to help the region’s indig- ing in 1928. It is this spirit that drove one of the hallmarks of the Lopez family modules, Situation Mastery and broadcast company to cater to Filipino September 8-—Human Resource Management Rico de Manzana. 2011 cycle, while 18 employees system, a sign that one way “Geny” Lopez Jr., the bigger the goal, enous people. “They live in the middle of the Group to undertake a lot of firsts— and the Lopez Group. Enterprise Mastery. communities all over the world. For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 426-3140 or 927-9365. Bayan OML reiterated the mes- were awarded for completing or another, the Lopez Group the better. She spearheaded efforts, for splendor but are very poor,” she says. the first Filipino airline, first Filipino Thus, no matter the challenges that The students also completed Being pioneering comes with a Academy reserves the right to change course dates. sage about wellness he had all the walks. They are Noemi chooses to “be well and stay example, to get as many runners as pos- The trait of committing her time, group to take over a major American will come her way, Lopez—and the the 15-day culinary entre- imparted during the Lopez Palomata of Asian Eye Insti- well.” sible to participate in the Run for Pasig energy and resources to landmark company and, more recently, the first lot of risks, Lopez says, because the Lopez Group—will not waver.

10 Lopezlink September 2011 LIFELONG WELLNESS TRAVEL Lopezlink September 2011 11 Sudoku Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! TWO milestones we’re celebrating as the Blue is the color of victory in Palaro 011 Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para end of 2011 approaches are the 10th year ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, of Asian Eye and the Zero In museum BLUE rose to the top of the human The Integrity Team cheering squad column at kahon. consortium. If you haven’t been there rainbow that landed on the Univer- also earned the judges’ nod in the lately, you’ll be delighted to know that Dear Rosie sity of Makati Oval in Makati when cheering competition. They took home the country’s premier eye center carried circumspect about our wants as the world grapples with recession almost 2,000 kapamilya representing P25,000 in cash and a trophy plus in- out a “refresh” and now sports a more worries. The first order of the day is to save, save, save! seven teams named after the Lopez dividual medals. The cheering squads streamlined, patient-friendly look and ooOoo Values showed up with their game face from the Business Excellence Team feel. But more than just cosmetic chang- Kudos to Rockwell Club! They’re now going green and giving for the August 13 sports fest, dubbed (First Gen Group) and Pioneering es, Asian Eye has put patient focus at the away mesh bags for members’ dirty or wet clothes. I wonder if all the Lopez Group Palaro 2011. Entrepreneurial Spirit Team (Bayan forefront of its priorities. Stressing that other gyms are doing this? —Kris There were three categories of Group) came out first runner-up and this is “really meant, first and foremost, ooOoo   competition—cheering, inter-com- second runner-up, respectively. They for corporate family members,” Asian pany/group and cross-functional team took home trophies and P20,000 and One thing I look forward to every September is the Zero In exhibit Eye president Ben Liboro urges Lopez games. P15,000 in cash, plus individual med- of Lopez Museum, which I always enjoy. Hope you can feature this In the inter-company/group com- als. The Bayan Group, the SKYCable Group employees to grab the opportu- year’s edition in future issues.—Marijo petition, the Blue Team representing and Knowledge Channel Group, the nity and drop by the center with their Make sure to visit the Mall of Asia, especially on the weekends be- the Lopez Value of Integrity emerged ABS-CBN Group, and the Property families, especially parents and in-laws to take advantage of what the tween September 15 and 24, 2011, for some interactive performances. as champions. They took home Development/First Balfour/Ther- center has to offer (Yes, they accept credit cards!). Visitors will encounter works spread out all over the mall, such as P25,000 in cash, a champion trophy maPrime Group each brought home Meanwhile, Zero In, the much awaited annual exhibit series lounges, store window facades and in-store modules. Of course, there and individual gold medals. The P7,500 as consolation prize winners. mounted by Lopez Memorial Museum and four other top Philip- will be parallel exhibits at the museums themselves. Enjoy! team also took custody of the Lopez In the cross-functional team 16 pine museums, has unveiled its 10th incarnation, themed Zero In: ooOoo 1   Group Palaro perpetual trophy, which competition, the Finance/Treasury/ Open Call. Drop by Lopez Museum and consortium members Ayala The Lopez Palaro was truly fun and enjoyable. It was such a bless- made its appearance in the games Audit/Comptrollers Team emerged —each brought home P7,500 as con- Museum, Ateneo Art Gallery, Museo Pambata and Bahay Tsinoy and ing that we had good weather for this long awaited celebration. for the first time and which can only as champions. They took home solation prize winners. savor this visual feast until 2012! Thanks to the HR Council and the Lopez family for making the  be owned by the team after winning P25,000 in cash plus individual Clarissa Gempesaw of SKYCable Very Easy Congratulations to Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez  Easy Palaro possible!—G.S. three consecutive championships. medals. The Operationswas named Ms. Lopez Group Palaro  Medium (OML) for his third award from the Jaycees, the Ramon V. del Rosario Sr. ooOoo The Blue (Engineering/Produc- 2011 while Daniel Benito Lambert  Hard Award for Nation Building. Given in conjunction with the Asian Insti- Do the ‘’ teens have a follow-up project? I loved Kath- Team comprised tion/ESHS) Team and of Rockwell was Mr. Lopez Group tute of Management, the prize was bestowed on OML for, among other ryn and Julia’s versions of Mara and Clara, they deserve to be more one of the larg- the Office of the Chair- Palaro 2011. accomplishments, leading the “resurgent Lopez Group of companies to visible on TV and in the movies!—Ant est delegations, with man/President/Corp Themed “Values @ Play,” Palaro venture into such new areas as cable television, Internet services and clean, You’re in luck! The girls, along with Diego Loyzaga, Daniel Pa- members from Lopez Plan/Corp Comm 2011 was not only a sporting event but Answer to August puzzle renewable energy, which are crucial for nation-building.” dilla, Neil Coleta, Kiray and Maricar Reyes, top bill the Lino Cay- Inc., Lopez Holdings, First Team were first also a celebration of the Lopez Values. Solution, tips and computer At the Lopez Group midyear conference on August 23, Amb. Manuel etano-helmed “Growing Up” on ABS-CBN starting this September. Philippine Holdings, Asian Eye runner-up and Lopez Holdings chair Amb. Man- program available at www. 6 7 8 M. Lopez commended the third-generation Lopezes, led by ABS-CBN Get ready for a fun and exciting ultimate barkada experience! Institute, Lopez Group Foundation second runner- uel M. Lopez, in a speech delivered sudoku.com president Eugenio Lopez III and First Philippine Holdings Corporation Inc., Lopez Museum, Griffin Sierra up, respectively. on his behalf by Manuel L. Lopez Jr., ooOoo chairman Federico R. Lopez, for helping take the reins of the Lopez Travel Inc., First Philippine Realty They also took said that “the consistent practice of our When is the next PBB?—Aleen Corp., Securities Transfer Services home P20,000 Values allowed generations of Lopezes GRIFFIN SIERRA Group as he continues to attend to the needs of our kababayans in Japan. “Pinoy Big Brother,” one of the original and most popular reality Inc., Third Generation Holdings, and P15,000 to endure difficulties, recover from set- RECOMMENDSBy Leanne Mae Alvarez The long wait paid off! Save for a brief drizzle, the Lopez Group Palaro shows, will be back in the last quarter of this year. Watch for it! Adtel, Benpres Insurance Agency, in cash, plus backs and prosper over time. Adhering 2011 was blessed with fine sunny weather on August 13. Kudos to the HR If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- IBSI, INAEC Aviation and Web- individual to these values will allow our compa- Council for organizing a fun Palaro that highlighted our Lopez Values as actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, cast. medals. The nies to remain relevant in the service well! Check out our online edition for more Palaro photos and videos! please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ben- The Yellow Team of the First remaining of our fellow Filipinos, our kapamilya, When September rolls around, it means it’s practically Christ- pres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend or fan Philec Group and the Green Team cross-func- for generations to come.” mas in the Philippines! It’s time for Christmas countdowns, making 11 1 on Facebook.  10 of the First Gen Group, representing tional teams— Lopez Group chairman emeritus lists and Christmas shopping. At the same time, let’s try to be more the Lopez Values of Unity H R / A d m i n Oscar M. Lopez (OML) also urged (1) Chairman emeritus OML joins the and Business Excellence, Group, Sales/ the employees to take the opportu- warm-up exercise, and continued on even place to dress up and go crazy. New deals + packages when it rained; (2) FPH chairman Federi- respectively, claimed the first Marketing/Cus- nity afforded by the games to develop Mandy’s workshop co “Piki” R. Lopez takes a breather during runner-up and second run- tomer Care and strengthen bonds with their Revisiting Walking down the streets of Airfare deals. Round-trip Manila to Canada economy the action-packed Palaro; (3) Manuel ner-up slots. Their finishes Group, and colleagues from other Lopez Group Harajuku you will find teens fares from $780 per person. Tickets must be issued on starts September 24 “Beaver” L. Lopez with Lopez Inc. chair came with trophies, plus cash Business Deve- companies. “After all, we are one cor- and youngsters dressed in cra- or before September 15, 2011 for travel dates from now Presentacion L. Psinakis lend their sup- worth P20,000 and P15,000, lopment/IT Pur- porate family and everyone [here] is zy Lolita costumes and pretty until December 15, 2011 and December 25-27, 2011. MANDY Navasero offers an in-depth port to the Lopez Group teams; (4) Lopez and individual medals. 17 chasing Group your kapamilya,” OML said. Japanese princess outfits. Europe. Departs on October 14. Includes round- workshop on photographic techniques Group HR Council’s Cedie Vargas leads Ueno. If you’re not that trip economy airfare, hotel accommodations with and principles of successful freelance the Lopez Credo recitation; (5) Knowledge 1 Japan much of a shopaholic, try vis- photography. Classes will be held for five SPORTS & WELLNESS daily breakfast and dinner, travel insurance, excur- Channel president Rina Lopez-Bautista THE earthquake and tsunami Shinjuku and Ginza. Ja- iting this side of Tokyo. Ueno Saturdays from 1-5 p.m. on September reaches for the baton in the run relay; (6) FPH snares bowling crown CALENDAR sion to Mt. Titlis, Rhine River cruise, entrance to Lopez Group Foundation Inc. president that struck Japan on March pan is known for retail the-rapy is famous for some of the city’s Eiffel Tower, the Vatican Museum and more. Cities 24, October 1, 8, 15 and 22. Any one Meanwhile, the winners of the in- Rafael M. Alunan III with Angela Lopez- FIRST Philippine Holdings edged SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 was one of the most and Shinjuku is one of the first best museums and temples. It is to be visited include Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, St. Saturday can out all challengers to clinch the dividual awards were Danny Santiano Guingona; (7) Lopez Inc. president Lito 17: Walk the Talk dreadful catastrophes to hit the places you should visit. Some also the best place to view the Goar, Boppard, Heidelberg, Titisee, Rhine Falls, be taken inde- of ABS-CBN and Baby Clemente of Banaag and Third Gen Holdings Corp. championship in the 4th Lopez Life- shores of the country. Roads of the high street international cherry blossoms each spring. Lucerne, Vaduz, Innsbruck, Venice and Rome. pendently. The Energy Development Corporation (Bonifacio Global AVP Jeijei Gertes; (8) FPH’s Manufactur- long Wellness bowling tournament were washed up, homes van- retail stores can be found here Kyoto. Described as the $3,388 per person. workshop cov- ing head Dr. Art de Guia flanked by First (High Average); Jayson Labudahon City), 6:30 am. on August 19, 2011. ished and the lives of millions as well. Ginza, on the other cradle of Japanese history and Turkey and Greece. Departs on October 16. Includes ers a variety of Philec president Dan Lachica and Ariel of ABS-CBN, Clemente, and Ethy Participants must register The joint team of First Gen and of Japanese changed overnight. hand is comparable to New culture, Kyoto deserves a spot round-trip economy airfare, hotel accommodation photographic Ong; (9) Fun hosts Bayan/SKY’s Dimpy Tan of FPIC (High Series); Ferdie with their HR department. First Philippine Industrial Corpora- Today, almost five months York’s Fifth Avenue. If you on the list. If you love visiting with daily breakfast and dinner, three-day cruise, subjects. Two Jazmines and DJ Raki of 101.9 Tambay- tion (FPIC) was close behind with Cazcarro of Rockwell, Clemente, Contact Benjo Sandoval @ an; (10) FPH ladies Pearl Catahan and 1 later, it seems as if nothing has don’t have extra cash to spend, Japanese temples, shrines and transportation and entrance fees, Filipino tour escort, out-of-town Tan, and Jane Pagkalinawan of Lo- 631-6394 Nena Wieneke; (11) First Gen president 25,500 pinfalls, while ABS-CBN 0-1: Wellness 101 happened. Japan is back to be- going window shopping isn’t a museums and learning about travel insurance and more. $2,988 per person. trips cost pez Inc. (High Game). (EL Giles B. Puno; (12) Team captains Hermes made it to the podium after notching ing the hustling and bustling bad idea! Japanese culture, then this is a Scandinavia and Russia. Departs on October 16. P3,000 with Also taking part in the tourna- Center, Antipolo). Contact Miranda (Integrity) and Danny Omampo 26,128 pinfalls. country that it is. The country Shibuya. Shibuya is anoth- good place to start. Includes round-trip economy airfare, first-class lunch and ment were players from Eugenio B. Sandoval @ 631-6394 (Business Excellence); (13) The Integrity has literally sprung back to er one of Tokyo’s top shopping Japan is also the place to hotel accommodation with daily breakfast and din- transporta- Team proudly receives their award as Final results Lopez Foundation : FINEX Fun Run life and tourists are starting to areas; however, the district has go skiing during the holidays. ner, cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo, cruise from tion and the the overall champion for the core games Inc., First Philec, 2, 3k/5k/10k/16k (SM swarm in again. more appeal to the younger Hokkaido and Niseko are great studio classes category; (14) EDC employees for Business team Standing total Pinfalls total points Stockholm to Helsinki, airfare from St. Petersburg to Lopez Holdings, MOA), 4 am. Fee: P400- From the cherry blossoms generation. Shibuya is also places to experience the winter cost P2,000. Contact 0915-5430482 Excellence Team; (15) Winning Integrity FPH 25,702 58 Moscow, Filipino tour escort, tours and more. $3,888 Adtel, Lopez Group P700. Contact Michael to the cosplayers (costume famous for Hachiko Crossing, wonderland! So, what are you or 896-3208, email mandynavasero@ cheering team; (16) A human chain for one First Gen/FPIC 25,500 58 Foundation Inc., Lo- per person. of the functional teams; (17) The Property Vinluan @ 811-4052 or players) to the wonderful Japa- one of the busiest intersections waiting for? Call Griffin -Si yahoo.com or drop by Rm. 329, LRI ABS-CBN 26,128 56 Call Griffin Sierra at 898-2451 to 57 or email Development Group puts a new spin on 1 pez Lifelong Wellness [email protected] nese food, there is so much to in the world. erra at 898-2451 to 57 or email Design Plaza, 210 Nicanor Garcia St., and SKYCable. [email protected]. Look for Leanne -Al Nationalism for their cheering costume. do and see in Japan! Here are Harajuku. For those who [email protected]. varez. Package prices are subject to taxes and sur- Bel Air II, Makati. Visit http://mandy- some of the top tourist attrac- love anime and cosplaying, ph and ask for our promo rates charges. (L.M. Alvarez) navasero.blogspot.com. 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. tions you shouldn’t miss: Harajuku is definitely the best to Japan!

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By Cherry Pineda What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this September Lloydie is ‘Metro’ cover boy John Lloyd Cruz graces the cover of Metro’s annual fash- ion issue along with model Vanja. See the pair saunter through Paris’ most popular well the best RTW brands landmarks dressed in Louis Vuitton’s Autumn/Winter 2011 col- on the local fashion scene. lection. Christian Dior’s New Look is reinterpreted by the Phil- While you’re at it, give ippines’ top fashion designers, also shot on the streets of Paris. your hairstyle a fresh spin Metro brings you some of the biggest names in fashion and lets with the prettiest braided you in on their lives away from the fashion limelight. Metro’s looks! Since it’s cheer dance month, see top university cheer- editors also prepared a Parisian guide for when you visit Paris leaders out of their hard court gear and in fun, fashion-friendly yourself. getups in our “Cheers!” feature. Lastly, get to know English heartthrob Ed Westwick aka Chuck Bass! ‘StarStudio’ salutes the Superstar This is the story everyone has waited to read: Superstar Nora Au- Kris’ guide to living life to the fullest nor returns to Manila and the pages of StarStudio in a tribute that Kris makes a list of over 100 ways she tries to live life to the features more than 80 intimate photographs of her with her fans, full. Other reads include her accounts of her trips with Josh and friends and family, and portraits by master lensman Jun de Leon. Bimby: enjoy exclusive photos of their Mexican Disney cruise In a one-on-one interview, Nora revisits her years in the US, her to celebrate Bimby’s birthday, and their vacation in Palawan’s humble beginnings in Bicol, her rise to fame, her reunion with Mangenguey island for Josh’s celebration! K Mag tells the sto- her family and what she faces now as she stages a comeback. ry of and his role in Josh’s life. also talks about the bond she shares with Kris. Lastly, Kris takes us Cheer in style with ‘Chalk’! through Pokwang’s new house. This September, Chalk’s fashion section is packed with all you Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- need to know to pull off the garden florals trend. Discover as stores and magazine stands nationwide.

ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS AS we hit the first of the “ber” months, we know that the holiday season is coming in fast! Beat the number holiday shopping traffic LuckyBy Nowee de la Cerna and slowly cross off the names on your Christmas Accessory Lab Carbon list by dropping by these fab shops in Power Plant Accessory Lab is a hodgepodge of up- Known Mall. scale jewelry collections made by vari- for their ous designers, like Daphne Oseña-Paez, predomi-  cm Rodina Velasco and Victoria and Bea- nantly black 5 cm is a unisex store trice Panopio. Most of their special collections, that delivers casual yet pieces feature semiprecious stones Carbon has sophisticated pieces that women will surely love. You shifted to a with an occasional hint of can find them at the R2 Level. more casual colorful line and adding in jeans. Mix color. If you are the type Aranaz who loves tailored clothing, and match their pieces to head on to the R2 Level. Proudly Filipino, Aranaz bags create a whole outfit as highlight materials such as they also have jew- Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Mike Lopez wood and capiz, giving a elry, belts, bags Executive Editor Rosan Cruz unique touch to their bags. and shoes. In addition to their own Look for them Tint Contributing Editors designs, they have col- at the R2 From the owners of Carbon, Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) laborated with Rag- Estela de la Paz (First Gen) John Rojo (Bayan) Level. Tint offers a more formal line. They Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) Susan Ortiz (SKYCable) s2Riches, a social en- have made the classic styles interest- Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) terprise for the women ing by adding color, paired with their Benjo Sandoval (Wellness) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) of Payatas. Check out accessories. Check out their pieces at Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) their latest collection at the R2 Level. the R2 Level. Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing Collezione C Two Chic LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Collezione set the trend of stamping Don’t miss this cozy space at the Corp. PR Group nationalism on clothing when they part- R2 Level that houses designer 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 nered with designer Rhett Eala. Famous for pieces by TC Alvarez. Specializ- For feedback, email [email protected] their collared shirts with the Philippine map, ing in tops and dresses, the latest Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph their latest collection, the Computerized Color collection features different styles Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph Collection, has a wide range of colors and styles with stone and wood embellish- to choose from. ments.