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Team Bamboo A salute to Our 1H financial results …page 2 scores first ‘The grandparents Voice’ win! …page 4 …page 12  Lopezlink September 2015 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink September 2015  JANUARY TO JUNE 2015 FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED, CONSOLIDATED) NET INCOME/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE Dispatch from Japan Lopez Holdings attributable TOTAL REVENUES TO EQUITY HOLDERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY 2014 2015 % change 2014 2015 % change AMML welcomes boxing icon to Tokyo net income at P1.953B AMBASSADOR Manuel introduced them to the staff pion, discussed the attention LOPEZ Holdings reported wide TV ratings in 1H2015, as and Lopez Holdings all the eq- ABS-CBN P16.378B P17.736B +8 P1.162B P1.418B +22 M. Lopez and Maritess L. and to the Filipino commu- he has given to congressional P1.953 billion in net income well as the commercial launch uity in the capital stock of Bayan Lopez Holdings P48.578B P49.355B +1 P1.815B P1.953B +8 Lopez recently welcomed nity at the multipurpose hall. bills on sports, education and attributable to equity holders of its digital terrestrial televi- Telecommunications Inc. held EDC P15.227B P16.775B +10 P6.285B P4.609B -27 Sarangani Rep. Manny Pac- During a forum at the the welfare of women and of the parent for the first six sion initiative, ABS-CBN by BTHC and Lopez Holdings, First Gen $935.470M $965.246M +3 $102.589M $95.270M -7 quiao and wife Jinkee to the embassy, Pacquiao, an eight- children. He also reminded months of 2015. This is 8% TVplus, in February 2015. valued at approximately P1.83B. FPH P47.926B P48.422B +1 P2.534B P2.653B +5 Philippine embassy and later division world boxing cham- the Filipinos of the value of higher than the P1.815B in net Lopez Holdings’ unau- The effect of this transaction Rock P3.546B P3.418B -4 P588M P697.9M +19 giving back to income attributable to equity dited consolidated revenues will be reflected in the interim their country and holders of the parent reported for the period barely moved, financial statements covering people the bene- in the first half of 2014. up by only 1% year-on-year to the third quarter of 2015. Second quarter earnings results mixed fits and blessings Harvard Business School professor Dennis Yao (center) with, from left: Miguel L. Lopez, director of Rockwell Land The favorable results were P49.255B from P48.578B. As of June 30, 2015, Lopez they earned while Corporation and SVP-Corporate Affairs of Lopez Holdings Corporation; Monico Jacob and Cesar Virata, directors primarily due to the stellar In July 2015, Globe Telecom Holdings held a 56% economic for Lopez Group listed companies working and of Lopez Holdings; Salvador G. Tirona, president, COO and director of Lopez Holdings; Nicanor Jacinto, CEO of the performance of ABS-CBN Inc. agreed to purchase from interest in ABS-CBN and 46% living in Japan. ABS-CBN Corporation and creases in attributable income in recurring net attributable Institute of Corporate Directors; and Benjamin R. Lopez, president of INAEC Aviation Corporation and VP of First Corporation following its con- Bayan Telecommunications in First Philippine Holdings Pacquiao was in Rockwell Land Corporation in 1Q2015. income. Including nonrecur- Philippine Holdings Corporation tinued dominance in nation- Holdings Corporation (BTHC) Corporation. (Carla Paras-Sison) Tokyo as part of continued the earnings uptick Meanwhile challenges ring items, consolidated net the delegation that began in the first quarter encountered by Energy Devel- attributable income decreased that presented of the year. opment Corporation (EDC) by 27%. Scheduled rehabilita- the Philippines’ FPH consolidated net income ABS-CBN reported a 20% slowed earnings for the energy tion programs will improve the Harvard prof talks bid for the FIBA hike in net income for the first group that includes its parent, reliability of EDC’s geothermal Basketball World six months of 2015, equivalent First Gen Corporation, and portfolio over the long term (see attributable to parent up by 5% Cup. (Excerpted to a 22% increase in net income First Philippine Holdings Cor- story on this page). Amb. Manuel M. Lopez, Maritess L. Lopez (seated, 4th and 5th from left) and the embassy from tokyo. FIRST Philippine Holdings First Gen Corporation for the higher than last year’s P327M. attributable to equity holders poration. EDC said the outage The mixed results led to an staff share a light moment with Manny Pacquiao (seated, center) and spouse Jinkee (2nd about strategy philembassy.net) Corporation (FPH) posted a period (see related stories). The improvement in earnings was of the parent (see story on this of its Tongonan Plant, trading 8% increase in Lopez Hold- from right) PROFESSOR Dennis Yao, ness strategies seem strong on He also said that a sustainable consolidated net income at- The net income of First Phil- brought about by the increase in page). Rockwell Land posted a losses on the Unified Leyte ings Corporation’s net income head of the Strategy Unit at market analysis but weak on strategy creates value both for the tributable to parent of P2.6 ippine Industrial Park (FPIP) profits from the drilling services 19% rise in attributable income strip business, higher operating attributable to equity holders Harvard Business School, told government, legal and social customer and the company pro- billion for the first half of 2015. dropped P101M or 44% from of its subsidiary ThermaPrime for the same period. Both expenses and typhoon repair of the parent (see story on this directors and officers of the forces which frequently impact viding the product or service. This is higher by P119 million P230M in 2014 to P129M in Well Services Inc. companies registered 11% in- works led to a 14% decline page). or 5% compared to the P2.5B 2015 because of lower industrial First Philec reported a net CSC to chair int’l Lopez Group to be aware of their success.” “This win-win value cre- last year primarily due to the land sales coupled with higher income of P72M, a P176M the political, social and legal An economist and former ation is less likely to attract higher earnings contribution land development costs. FPIP turnaround from the P104M Emmy Awards gala environment when crafting commissioner of the US Fed- negative intervention from the of Rockwell Land Corpora- sold 6.8 hectares of industrial loss incurred last year, on the First Gen attributable net strategy, especially when it eral Trade Commission, Yao government and nongovern- tion, First Balfour and First land for the first half of this year back of higher sales of electrical CHARO Santos-Concio, and CEO Richard Plepler. involves exploiting market in- recommended an integrated ment organizations,” he said. Philippine Electric Corpora- compared to 8.8 hectares for the transformers as well as lower ex- president, chief executive offi- “Ms. Charo Santos-Concio efficiencies. approach that accounts for Among the participants tion (First Philec), which more first half of 2014. penses from its solar businesses income falls 7.1% to $95.3M cer and chief content officer of is an internationally respected Speaking at a one-hour pressures affecting market were members of the boards than made up for the decrease First Balfour registered a net that are under arbitration. (FPH FIRST Gen Corporation re- to $83.9M in the first half of to $60.2M in the same period ABS-CBN Corporation, will broadcast producer and execu- session organized by Lopez participants, the rules govern- of Lopez Holdings, Rockwell in net income reported by income of P358M, 9% or P31M Comptrollership) ported net income attributable 2015. last year. serve as gala chair for the 43rd tive who has spearheaded the Holdings Corporation and ing the market and the intrin- Land Corporation and Energy to equity holders of the parent First Gen’s consolidated EDC’s revenues accounted International Emmy Awards growth of her organization to a the Institute of Corporate sic characteristics of the pure Development Corporation. of $95.3 million for the first revenues from the sale of elec- for $346.0M, or 35.9%, while which will take place in New leading position in the Philip- Directors, Yao said, “Busi- market. (Carla Paras-Sison) ABS-CBN net income jumps 20% to P1.2B half of 2015. tricity increased by $29.8M, or FG Hydro’s revenues were York City on November 23, pines and the region beyond,” ABS-CBN Corporation of national audience shares and EBITDA (earnings before inter- This was a 7.1% or $7.3M 3.2%, to $965.3M for the first $27.2M, or 2.8%, of First Gen’s 2015. said Bruce Paisner, president reported P17.7 billion con- ratings with a 52% national est, taxes, depreciation and amor- decrease from the $102.6M it semester of 2015 from $935.5M total consolidated revenues. Santos-Concio will preside and CEO of the International By Rockwell Primaries solidated revenues for the first audience share at end of June tization) margin for the segment registered in the same period in for the same semester last year. “Despite the positive contri- over the gala, during which the Academy of Television Arts & ABS-CBN president Charo Santos- half of 2015, bringing its net 2015. Star Cinema also turned improving from 11% to 15% and 2014. The decline was primar- The Santa Rita and San bution of the gas projects, EDC’s International Academy will Sciences. “We are delighted to Concio The Vantage at Kapitolyo: Where income to P1.2B, 20% higher in a very good performance with 25% to 27%, respectively. ily due to the lower earnings Lorenzo natural gas-fired geothermal operations suffered recognize programming in 10 have her chair our 2015 Inter- compared to the same period P1.4B in ticket sales generated Production costs were lower booked by its subsidiary En- power plants accounted for reliability issues which we are program categories and pres- national Emmy Awards gala.” in recent years, but what has everything comes together last year. The company reported from the release of eight movies. by 2.3% compared to the same ergy Development Corpora- $587.7M, or 60.9%, of First now addressing. …Moreover, ent special awards to “Downton Santos-Concio said, not changed is the passion of higher second-quarter revenues “Consistent with our push period last year, while total assets tion (EDC), while First Gen Gen’s total consolidated rev- we continue to focus our efforts Abbey” creator and writer Julian “Viewing habits of TV audi- creators to produce excellent, ROCKWELL Primaries re- The Vantage will have of P9.3B, 11% higher than the towards growing our broadband rose to P68.9B as of the end of Hydro Power Corporation enues. The natural gas-fired on bringing Avion to com- Fellowes and HBO chairman ences worldwide have changed meaningful and transformative cently launched The Vantage, two high-rise towers offering revenues generated during the business, SKY’s broadband sub- June 2015 from P67.2B as of end likewise posted a dip in rev- plants’ combined revenues were mercial operation in the third content in different platforms its first high-rise and integrated studio, one-, two- and three- first quarter of this year. scriber growth has been very last year. Equity base remained enues. The natural gas plants, relatively flat compared to the quarter of 2015 so that it can Promos & offers that resonates with people and vertical village development in bedroom formats ranging from “Our performance during strong, increasing by 30% to flat at P26.9B as of the end of however, generated higher previous semester’s $593.0M. augment power available to the what the International Emmy Kapitolyo, Pasig City. 29 sq. m. to 91 sq. m., and two the first half was well within over 115,000, while our Global June 2015 and December 2014. earnings from higher dispatch The combined earnings grid. San Gabriel’s construction You can’t keep life waiting with Awards celebrates annually. I The Vantage affords levels of retail shops. An ame- our expectations,” said chief business now reaches around Ron Valdueza, Group CFO and booked insurance claims as contribution of the natural is likewise progressing with all SKYbroadband am honored to chair this year’s families, young professionals nity deck on the seventh floor financial officer Aldrin - Cer three million of our Kapamilya and head of Corporate Services they recovered from their pre- gas-fired plants was higher by the major components already SKYbroadband connects you to the things that you love at speeds gala that brings together and and executives easy access to will include an adult pool, rado. “We disclosed a guid- overseas,” Cerrado said. Group 2, said, “I believe our sec- vious transformer incidents. $6.9M at $67.1M in the first on-site,” First Gen president that can keep up with you. SKYbroadband 5 mbps and up sub- recognizes the achievements of Kapitolyo’s food scene as well kiddie pool, lawn play area, a ance of P2.4B for 2015 and we There was also significant ond half will be just as strong and Similarly, recurring net in- semester of 2015, as compared Francis Giles Puno said. scriptions come with free, exclusive access to HBO GO; you can these extraordinary individuals as key shopping malls, schools, courtyard, function room, fit- are about halfway there.” margin expansion in the compa- we should continue to see marked come attributable to the parent watch up to 1,000 hours of HBO original programs like “Game from across the globe.” offices and hospitals. ness studio, meeting room and He added that Channel 2 has ny’s TV and studio operations, improvements in the performance was $6.6M less, or 7.3%, from Rockwell net income up 19% of Thrones,” “Veep,” “Silicon Valley” and “True Detective” as early as Santos-Concio was ap- “Building on the Rockwell a fitness studio deck. extended its dominance in terms with net income margin and of our new initiatives.” $90.4M in the first half of 2014 12 hours after the US release. For the ultimate in online viewing, pointed president and chief heritage, Rockwell Primaries The Vantage will also fea- IN the first half of 2015, Rock- of Rockwell Business Center’s SKYbroadband’s most advanced online video service, SKY On De- operating officer of ABS-CBN looks to provide its customers ture unique landscaping with well Land Corporation’s net third tower which opened in mand, allows you to catch up on shows from your favorite foreign in 2008 and CEO in January quality service in property de- terraces, a courtyard and a EDC reports P4.7B attributable recurring net income income was at P698 million, a September 2014. and local channels, and even watch the biggest movie blockbusters 2013. She graduated cum laude sign and management. We are boardwalk. ENERGY Development Cor- P4.6B in the first half of 2015, plants and the newly commis- we expect to boost reliability and 19% increase year-on-year. Majority of Rockwell on your TV, computer, tablet or smartphone. To watch on your big from St. Paul’s College in Ma- excited to introduce The Van- “The Vantage will be an poration (EDC) reported a P4.7 27% lower compared with the sioned Nasulo Geothermal and increase plant output.” Consolidated EBITDA Land’s projects have already TV screen at home, just upgrade to the latest SKY On Demand nila with a communications tage at Kapitolyo, our newest exclusive community where does not end with putting up billion consolidated recurring P6.3B recorded during the Burgos Wind power plants. As of the first six months (earnings before interest, reached an overall sales take-up digibox for as low as P999. With HBO GO and SKY On De- arts degree. She also completed project and the first high-rise homeowners’ safety and secu- residential and commercial net income attributable to eq- same period last year. “Our 1H2015 results fell of 2015, the company’s cash taxes, depreciation and amor- of 80%. New product launches mand that’s available with a SKYbroadband plan, you can get more the Advanced Management development that will answer rity will be a top priority. We buildings and we deem our uity holders of the parent for the Consolidated revenues short of target due to reliability balance stood at P15.4B while tization) was at P1.3 billion, in 2H 2015 will further capture out of a world that doesn’t make life wait. (Dino Quizon) Program at Harvard Business our market’s need for well- will ensure that our property homeowners’ welfare a vital first half of 2015, down by 14% amounted to P16.8B, up by issues at Tongonan Geothermal maintaining a comfortable an 8% year-on-year increase, demand for the company’s proj- For more info, log on to mysky.com.ph or call 381-0000 for Met- School in 2007. designed and spacious condo will have 24-hour CCTV se- aspect that we always consider from the P5.4B posted during P1.6B or 10% from the P15.2B Power Plant,” said EDC presi- gearing level with consolidated where the commercial devel- ects, including The Proscenium ro Manila, CAMANAVA and Rizal; 484-4701 for Cavite; 534- The 2015 International units in Pasig City, all within curity and key card access for even at the turnover of their the same period last year. recorded during the same dent and COO Richard Tantoco. net debt to equity of 1.17 to 1 opment segment contributed Residences, 32 Sanson Phase 2 2814 for Calamba, Biñan and Sta. Rosa, Laguna; 520-8560 for Emmy nominees will be an- a reasonable price,” said Malou all units,” said Pineda. own units.” Inclusive of nonrecur- period in 2014. The improve- “These setbacks are significant and consolidated net debt to 52%. The significant increase in Cebu, and Rockwell Prima- San Pedro, Laguna; and 693-5877 for Bulacan nounced on October 5, 2015. Pineda, Rockwell Primaries She added: “Being a real The Vantage will be turned ring items, consolidated net ment was largely due to higher but temporary as the turbine ret- EBITDA (earnings before in- in recurring EBITDA was due ries’ The Vantage and East Bay (Aaron Domingo) senior vice president. estate developer, our work over by 2020. income attributable to equity energy sales from the newly rofit of Tongonan will commence terest, taxes, depreciation and to the sale of 8 Rockwell office Residences. (Vienn Tionglico- holders of the parent stood at rehabilitated Bacman power 3Q 2016 and, similar to Bacman, amortization) of 3.06 to 1. spaces and higher occupancy Guzman) Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink September 2015 Councils Lopezlink September 2015  couch potato treats Voting opens on September 14 HR Updates ‘All of Me’ tackles second ABS-CBN launches Push Awards to chances at love with a SKY sups undergo first twist honor biggest digital media stars Widower Manuel ABS-CBN’s entertainment web- all the categories under the PUSH Newcomer based on Facebook and phase of IP training (Albert Martinez) site PUSH.com.ph is launching Digital Media and Awesome Twitter popularity. moves to an island the PUSH Awards, the first-of- Awards. The winners will be announced of the Year, PUSH Music Artist of and falls in love with its-kind award-giving body in Categories include PUSH- and awarded with a special trophy in the Year and PUSH Newcomer of Lena (Yen Philippine digital media that will Like Most Liked Male Celeb- a celebrity party event later this year. the Year. Santos). A honor the best among the past rity, Most Liked Female Celebrity, Additionally, among this group Recognizing the power of hired killer year’s certified online hits and en- Most Liked Group or Tandem, of digital media award winners, fans in digital media, the PUSH L-R: FPH chairman Federico R. Lopez; First Gen president Francis Giles Puno; The audience members listen to tries to kill tertainment newsmakers based on Most Liked Music Artist and PUSH.com.ph and a panel of judg- Awards will also give out the Ul- their leaders in rapt attention Manuel, their online reach and influence, Most Liked Newcomer, as well as es will determine who will claim timate Fan Award. but he popular votes and excellence. PUSHTweet Favorite Male Ce- the Top PUSH Elite Awards of the For the complete categories and s t u m - Fans and netizens can start vot- lebrity, Favorite Female Celebrity, year: the PUSH Male Celebrity of the initial set of nominees, visit b l e s ing for their favorites on Septem- Favorite Group or Tandem, Fa- the Year, PUSH Female Celebrity of PUSHAwards.com. (Aaron Do- FPH, First Gen hold upon a ber 14 on PUSHAwards.com for vorite Music Artist and Favorite the Year, PUSH Group of Tandem mingo) portal that transforms him The SKY supervisors after their IP training into his young- general assembly er self. Now, Much-awaited comeback of blockbuster AS part of their continuous and enables them to provide have successfully undergone “…HOW do you move for- ing lives through key industries president Francis Giles Puno Manuel ( JM training and development, “wow at saya” assistance when and completed the first phase ward in a world where change and infrastructure that advance shared FPH’s 10-year vision, or de Guzman), SKY technicians attended the responding to subscribers’ needs of the training. tandem of ‘KimXi,’ director Mae Cruz launched comes at you with blinding national development.” the Big Hairy Audacious Goal who discov- IP (Internet Protocol) funda- and concerns about SKYbroad- In the subsequent second speed?” asked Federico R. Lo- This was FRL’s message to (BHAG). Anna Karina Gerochi, ers that time has advanced, can try to win back THE most-awaited movie made The movie series, which is the intense scenes every week. iWantv app on their smartphones mentals training that provides band and other technical mat- and third phases of the train- pez (FRL), chairman and CEO the employees of FPH and First FPH and First Gen VP for Hu- Lena from his former protégé Henry (Arron Vil- for mobile can now be enjoyed on first under StarFlix, has already Jessy plays villain in this movie. then text “iWantv10” to 2135 so its attendees a basic compre- ters. ing, experienced vendor-certi- of First Philippine Holdings Gen Corporation during their man Resources, gave employees laflor)—or he can forget her and start anew. “All your smartphones! been trending on social media sites It’s her first attempt to do so and it they can watch “Must Date the hensive understanding of IP Four batches of the first phase fied instructors will facilitate Corporation (FPH). “The an- first combined general assem- a first look at the layout and de- of Me” airs after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN’s In this first offer of StarFlix, because of the story. has been a refreshing role for her. Playboy” anywhere, anytime and technology. of the training have been held— hands-on usage of actual Cisco More mature acting swer is in knowing where your bly at the Crowne Plaza Manila sign of the Rockwell Business Kapamilya Gold. ABS-CBNmobile and Star Cin- “Must Date the Playboy” will be a watch it again and again on 3G This training also empowers May 13 to 15; June 3 to 5; June devices, and attendees will un- ema joined forces for “Must Date This is the third time that really new experience for viewers. and Wi-Fi. No need for additional SKY’s technical servicemen to 22 to 24; and July 14 to 16. dergo post-training examina- true North Star lies. For us, that Galleria on August 25. Center, where the companies are the Playboy” to bring together the Kim, Xian and director The good thing about it is that Internet load! understand IP configurations To date, 51 SKY supervisors tions. (Dimpy Jazmines) DNA has always been in uplift- FPH CFO and First Gen set to move this year. She also ‘Your Face Sounds blockbuster tandem of director Mae Cruz have collabo- fans don’t have to queue up just Aside from “Must Date the Play- discussed the results of the 2015 Mae Cruz and Kim Chiu and rated on a movie. Direk to watch. boy,” other movies of “KimXi” such ABS-CBN’s employee engagement survey for Familiar’—again! Xian Lim, along with Jessy Men- Mae said that “Must Only P10 as “Bride for Rent,” “Past Tense” and Raymundo the employees to get a glimpse Denise Laurel, KZ Tandingan, Kakai, Michael Pan- diola and Matt Evans, on iWan- Date the Playboy” For P10, all “Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush speaks on int’l of their engagement, enable- gilinan, Myrtle Sarrosa, Eric Nicolas, Kean Cipriano tv. will show more ABS-CBNmobile Mo” will be available on the iWan- Filipino content ment and energy levels in the and Sam Concepcion are the eight celebrity con- “Must Date the Playboy” is based mature acting prepaid subscrib- tv app. Even the teleseryes “Binondo distribution two organizations. testants who will compete in the second season of on the popular Wattpad series nov- from Kim, ers and ABS-CB- Girl” and “Ina, Kapatid, Anak” will In closing, FRL described how “Your Face Sounds Familiar.” The at Singapore el of the same title. The movie will Xian and Nmobile MHP be available—all these at no extra ABS-CBN’s each employee will be able to take show will return on September Dialogue have four parts that will be made Jessy. Fans s u b s c r i b e r s charge with the iWantv10 access Leng Raymundo (center) was part in achieving the organiza- 5 with hosts Billy Crawford available every Monday starting can expect a can watch the pass! the only Philippine TV network tion’s BHAG, and that is by hav- and first season winner Melai August 31 on the iWantv app of lot of unfor- movie. They For more info, visit www.abscb- executive invited to be part of ing a common objective, common Cantiveros. Also returning ABS-CBNmobile. gettable and only need the nmobile.com. (Anthony Alcantara) the panel of speakers in The values and a common purpose. to the judges’ table are Gary Singapore Dialogue 2015 held He reminded the group of its Valenciano, Jed Madela in Makati City to discuss how local Filipino content penetrates the global audience. With the topic “From the pioneering spirit and of the need and Sharon Cuneta. TFC myREMIT celebrates 15 years of Kapamilya service Philippines with Love: Creating Television Content for a Global Audience,” the head of Integrated Acquisition to scale up, saying, “…We pioneer (Source: www.abs- SKY prepares for quakes, other emergencies and International Sales and Distribution shared how ABS-CBN successfully broadcast its dramas to over 50 in diverse fields for our country… IN celebration of its 15th year better life and a brighter future,” said myREMIT has introduced in- OFs are able to let their families cbnnews.com) SKY employees in various offices took part in the shake drill activities territories worldwide through its top-caliber content that harnesses creative storylines, authentic characters, Today, we have to push that edge of serving Filipinos worldwide, ABS-CBN Global head of Remit- novations in its remittance busi- in the Philippines experience the organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. To make love and elevated production qualities. In 2015 alone, ABS-CBN sold titles such as “The Legal Wife” (16 out even further… It’s up to us EMoneyplus Inc. (EMPI), the tance Raymund Abog. ness. Last year, it awarded 20 “mahiwagang black box.” sure they are better prepared for earthquakes and other emergencies, the territories), “Tomorrow Belongs to Me” (11 territories), “No Greater Love” (eight territories), “Got to Believe” to reimagine how we meet that remittance arm of ABS-CBN ABS-CBN Global established winners from across the world myREMIT also expanded its SKY safety team also conducted earthquake briefings and practice drills Double victory for (seven territories) and “Pure Love” (three territories) across Asia and Africa. Photo shows Raymundo with purpose capably and skillfully, Global Ltd., reaffirmed its promise EMPI in 2000 to provide a remit- P20,000 each and an exclusive fea- services in the Philippines by of- in the company’s Metro Manila offices the week preceding the July shake (l-r) adobo magazine editor in chief Angel Guerrero, The Moving Visuals Co. CEO/creative director Galen Yeo, wherever in the world we choose of “ibang magmalasakit ang Ka- tance service that will allow over- ture on the magazine show “TFC fering foreign exchange, bills pay- drill. Photo showsSKY safety manager Neo Ferrer briefing and drilling ‘Doble Kara’ pilot Bomanbridge Media Pte Ltd. chief executive officer Sonia Fleck and director for Industry Operations of Media to be.” (Claudine Tolentino) episode pamilya” by expanding its services seas Filipinos (OFs) to send monies Connect.” Meanwhile, through the ment and domestic remittance employees on how to react during an earthquake. (D. Jazmines) Development Authority of Singapore Joachim Ng. (Kane Choa) “Doble Kara” starring Julia Montes debuted on in and outside the Philippines. to their beneficiaries in the Philip- Kapamilya Remit-A-Gift service, services. (Somewell Gadiane) a high note, scoring a national TV rating of “We share this 15-year milestone pines. In 2011, EMPI unveiled the Biz Excellence September 4: Maxi- 16.9% compared to its rival program “Half Sisters” of myREMIT with our kababayan remittance brand myREMIT to who have sacrificed to be miles away signify the company’s more mean- Team Bamboo’s Elha is newest mizing Digital Media (15.6%) in GMA, according in Your PR Strategy, to data from Kantar Media. from their family in the Philippines ingful engagement with Filipinos ‘The Voice Kids’ grand champion with the main goal of giving them a around the globe. ABS-CBN, 8am. Fee: #DobleKaraSimula also be- 23By Ross Hamo semifinalists vie for LAAs P3,200 (PRSP members), came a nationwide trending ELEVEN-year-old Elha Nym- spree, a family utility vehicle, a pha of Team Bamboo was de- house and lot, a P1-million trust P4,000 (nonmembers). topic on Twitter because of ABS-CBN Film Restoration project’s THRILL. orous Q&A and assessment sessment and had been sub- Corporate Communications (excom), which will determine Contact PRSP at 751-4506 the positive tweets posted clared the grand champion of the fund and P1M cash. second season of “The Voice Kids” The second season of “The Voice A n x i e t y . conducted by the screening jected to another round of pre- Group head Ricky Caran- the final set of awardees. The or email [email protected] by viewers. “Doble Kara,” exhibition at Power Plant extended September 14: CEO after receiving 42.16% of the Kids” was the most-watched TV P o s i t i v - committee in June. sentations and Q&As with the dang; First Gen VP and chief excom is composed of Lo- which also features Car- EXCEL Awards, InterCon- ABS-CBN Film Restoration Proj- to everyone, that is why we decided public votes during the program’s program in the country in June ity. These The committee, composed judges in August. technical officer Daniel Va- pez Holdings chairman Amb. mina Villarroel, Ariel ect and Rockwell’s REELive the to extend this exhibition of restored and other of middle managers up to The panel of judges was leriano; ABS-CBN VP and Manuel M. Lopez; ABS-CBN tinental Hotel Manila, 6pm. Rivera, Mylene Di- grand finals on August 30. and July. It recorded an all-time Contact IABC at 756-0441 Classics cinema exhibition has been films for another week,” said Power Elha, coach Bamboo’s first art- high national TV rating of 46.3% emotions senior executives from across composed of Knowledge chief digital officer Donald chairman Eugenio Lopez III; zon, Gloria Sevilla, extended until September 8 to give Plant Cinema manager Meg Visco. filled the the Lopez Group, conducted Channel Foundation Inc. Lim; and external judges FPH chairman Federico R. or iabcphilippinesat30@ John Lapus, Allen ist to win the top-rating singing based on data from Kantar Me- gmail.com moviegoers more time to watch The second week of REELive the receiving the assessments per category: president Rina Lopez-Bautis- Ateneo CORD director Dr. Lopez; FPH president Elpidio September 24-25: Dizon, Alora Sa- competition, beat Team Lea art- dia. (Aaron Domingo) 22nd and enjoy classic Filipino films in Classics features new restored titles ists Reynan Dal-anay (31.64%) and holding Customer Focus, Business ta; ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. Edna Franco; University of L. Ibañez; and Lopez Hold- sam, Edgar Allan full high-definition format. that include “Bata, Bata, Paano Ka Gi- room and the First Philippine Management, Operations president Ernie Lopez; con- the Philippines VP-Develop- ings president Salvador G. National PR Congress, and Esang de Torres (18.16%) as InterContinental Hotel Guzman and Anjo “REELive the Classics has been nawa,” “Nagsimula sa Puso,” “Pare Ko,” Holdings Corporation (FPH) Management, Human Re- sultants Dr. Arthur de Guia ment Dr. Elvira Zamora; and Tirona. well as fellow Team Bamboo art- Manila. Fee: P10,000 Damiles, airs week- well-received on its first week. “Milan,” “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano boardroom during the Q&A ses- sources, Corporate Image- and Dr. Danilo Lachica; First Manila Observatory executive Who will be the next LAA ist Sassa Dagdag (8.04%). (PSRP members), P12,500 days on ABS-CBN It gave our moviegoers a variety Kayo Ngayon?” and “Virgin People.” sion with the judges of the Lopez building, and Public Respon- Balfour president Anthony director Antonia Yulo-Loyza- winners? Find out during the Kapamilya Gold. Elha won a recording contract (nonmembers). Contact of classic films they truly enjoyed. For the complete movie sched- Achievement Awards (LAA). sibility. Fernandez; Lopez Holdings ga. awarding ceremonies at ABS- 635-5310 loc. 18 or prcon- (Aaron Domingo) from MCA Music Inc., a music Rockwell and its patrons believe ules, visit www.facebook.com/film- instrument package, a shopping Out of the original 37 nomi- All 23 semifinalists then SVP-HR Pinky R.A. Dio- The finalists will be endorsed CBN Studio 10 on October 15, [email protected] in making these films accessible restorationabscbn. nations, 23 had passed the rig- moved to the next level of as- kno; FPH VP and Integrated to the executive committee 2015.  Lopezlink September 2015 Lopezlink September 2015  By Carla Paras-Sison ‘Bahay-bahayan’ on a global scale WHEN Maricel Pangilinan- but making sure each section the opportunity to see beyond KidZania. Direct engagement Arenas, president and chief ex- of KidZania in Manila would themselves, to care for and see with the child is a huge respon- ecutive officer (CEO) of Play be relevant to Filipino children, what they can do together for sibility. KidZania Manila will Innovations Inc., told her dad, their parents and educators,” their community,” she says. be a real service to the Filipino engineer-entrepreneur Donato says Pangilinan-Arenas. Full power of play child; it will be a living labora- Pangilinan, about the oppor- Igniting hearts and minds KidZania also practices so- tory where we, the adults, will tunity she was given to head A former advertising ex- cial justice, giving underprivi- be the biggest students as we L-R: ABS-CBN COO Carlo L. Katigbak, KidZania president and founder Xavier Lopez, state governor of KidZania Philippines Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas and ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III power the city during KidZania Manila’s press and build the first KidZania ecutive, she touched base with leged children the chance to watch the children play daily. launch in July; ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio (3rd from left) and KidZania Manila investors Ambrish Thakker, John Lou and Xinwei Ng say ‘Kai’ at the KidZania Manila Foundation Day on July 28; The team celebrates their Knowledge franchise in the Philippines, many former clients to engage play in the city through corpo- This is a real investment in the Integration Training for Expertise (KITE) certification from the KidZania central government; KidZania Manila’s airplane fuselage is now proudly displayed in the KidZania Manila building facing North 11th Avenue; KidZania Manila’s Eternal Spirit her dad “fell in love with it.” them with the vision of “ignit- rate sponsorships, with a des- future. at the heart of the main square of the play city; Kids learn how to be part of the Aviation Academy’s cabin crew at the mezzanine floor of KidZania Manila Pangilinan-Arenas says, “I ing the hearts and minds of ignated percentage of entrance “I want to shout out a big shared the concept with him Filipino children, empowering tickets reserved for the purpose. thank you to the many Lopez GET READY ... tion for new concepts in theme the Right to Create, the Right to what it takes to create a good of employment; each activity munity—and perhaps open and he immediately got it. and inspiring them to create a Corporations willing to spon- companies that are supporting from page 1 parks. In only 15 years, 20 Kid- Share and the Right to Play, re- community, a better world. will take about 20 minutes. their minds to how local gov- He said it was a ‘play city’ just better world” using their God- sor public school students may KidZania, namely ABS-CBN Zanias have sprouted in cities spectively. Collectively, the young The former advertising The little jobholder can ernments run. Hopefully it cre- serve the community, such as the narra, bitaog and balete species. like bahay-bahayan (playing given talents. This resulted in 50 avail of discounted rates. TV and Radio, Star Cinema, The 8,000-square meter as diverse as Jakarta, Indonesia; founders also became keepers of executive, who came out of work (and play) alongside other ates new concepts and shapes Filipino soldier. “I didn’t want these to be ge- house) but on a bigger scale.” individual partners, each eager Pangilinan-Arenas sees her Star Magic, ABS-CBNmobile, interactive kids’ play city in Cairo, Egypt; Bangkok, Thai- the child’s Right to Be. retirement in 2012 to take up kids at any of 54 establish- new expectations of public For starters, the Manila neric trees, I didn’t want this to This, and her younger brother to present a unique experience involvement in the KidZania SKYcable, SKYbroadband and Bonifacio Global City is oper- land; London, England; and Pretend is such a powerful the post of KidZania governor, ments, including ABS-CBN, service,” Pangilinan-Arenas center will have the first marine be a generic KidZania devoid of Kiko’s (former Senator Francis for each child who enters and venture as way to thank her First Gen Corporation, and of ated by ABS-CBN subsidiary Istanbul, Turkey. thing as far as a child is con- cites this as the facet that sets First Gen, SKYcable and other explains. research facility in the KidZa- Filipino character,” Pangilinan- Pangilinan’s) insight that this plays a role in the global play parents, who allowed her to course, all the other industry Play Innovations Inc. KidZania But if a child asks, the real cerned, says Pangilinan-Are- KidZania apart from other play top Filipino companies. The team took extra steps to nia nation, a tiangge, an urban Arenas says of the tweaks. “For endeavor would honor their city that KidZania is. experience the full power of partners who dared to believe Manila is the 20th location of story is this: Nine-year-old Ur- nas. “The concept is a citywide centers. “It’s more exciting for them protect and respect the sensibili- garden and a farmhouse store example, where else will the father and mother’s parenting These days, she gets to prac- play while she was growing up in this bold vision that, ulti- the edutainment city. bano and his sister Vita, 7, were stage, a theater where you give “Role play per se, anybody to be a news anchor at a real ties of its young clients, the gov- to highlight the important roles children learn about beautiful legacy, convinced her to accept tice many Lopez Values at work, with eight younger siblings. mately, honors the Filipino Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas disappointed at the way their children the opportunity to ex- can do that,” she points out. ABS-CBN ‘TV Patrol’ set, ernor emphasizes. Scripts and farmers and fisherfolk play in and remarkable Filipino trees the challenge posed by ABS- foremost of which is a pioneer- The older Pangilinan children child. Together, we will help serves as governor of KidZania elders were running the world. plore and play-act a diverse set “The important thing is to not just a generic TV studio; spiels went under the stringent ensuring the country’s food like these in the city? They’re all CBN Corporation chairman ing entrepreneurial spirit, espe- would create a pretend haunted children discover their talents in the Philippines as well as Together with their friends Bee- of roles.” help the children make the to learn how to fly in a real KidZania Manila “marketing supply. disappearing.” Eugenio Lopez III (EL3) and cially considering the scale of the house in their bedroom and sell and equip them president and CEO of Play In- bop and Chika, and their dog These activities will not only transition from ‘What can I do’ Cebu Pacific plane, not just any to kids policy” lens to ensure “This is a developing coun- On the culinary side, chef ABS-CBN CEO Charo San- project entrusted to her. “tickets” to the younger ones. with the novations. Bache, they struck out on their help teach life skills and instill to ‘What can I do for others,’ plane; to broadcast for DZMM that the focus is on the activ- try and we can’t have children Glenda Barretto, who is best tos-Concio (CSC) to lead the “I grew up on the smell of She also attributes her c o n f i - The first KidZania, then own and started a new country universal values such as integ- ‘What can I do for you, what or MOR; or to perform in ity itself; even the use of logos from the rural areas feel like known for the iconic Fili- start-up company. ABS-CBN concrete, gravel and sand, and sense of mission to her family. dence to known as La Ciudad de los where they improved on the rity, respect and responsibility can we do for each other, what the ABS-CBN Theater. Real is regulated—where and how their parents’ roles are irrelevant pino fare of Via Mare, has been owns 73% of Play Innovations, form lumber. My dad always “My parents are very pa- dare and Niños, opened in Santa Fe, things the older people did. in the child, but also introduce can we do together.’ When you brands provide authentic- many, how big and the context in the city. I want to help chil- tapped to lead one of KidZania with the remainder owned by a brought me to construction triotic and civic-oriented. My to dream Mexico in 1999. The brain- In KidZania, Urbano and concepts like economic funda- have that vision, that sense of ity kaya kinikilig ang mga bata in which they are applied. dren see that farming can be Manila’s variable programs. big.” Big things Singaporean company. sites even as a child, but I’ve dad, in particular, is a dreamer child of founder and president company became guardians of mentals, teamwork, commu- your role in a community, that (so the children are thrilled),” There are “zupervisors” fun, that it is a vital and valuable Employee number never encountered anything and an optimist. He was al- Xavier Lopez took off when the rights of every child: the nication and critical thinking, you can make a difference from laughs Pangilinan-Arenas. who watch over the children occupation, that unseen farmers KidZania Manila is a place 00001 on this scale (KidZania) in my ways involved in leadership, Right to Know, the Right to Care, hopefully planting the seeds of he entered and won a competi- an early age, it is empowering.” Variable programs add spice and facilitate their activities in and fishermen work to put good where children do big things, Thus, Pangilinan-Arenas life,” she recalls. working to drive change in What happens in to the KidZania Manila mix, addition to the CCTVs and food on our tables every day,” dream their dreams and dis- Noble vision KidZania signed up as employee num- the communities and villages allowing the child to experience individual RFID bracelets that Pangilinan-Arenas explains. cover their talents. It is a venue ber 00001 on October 1, 2012. Nationalism comes to the where we lived as we grew up. The kiddie visitor enters something new. These could be keep track of their location in Nelly Garden, an ancestral where our young—even as they By her fifth day in office, she fore not only in the use of local He helped set up and then ran the country of KidZania Ma- anything from special classes; the play city at all times. home of the Lopezes in Iloilo, play with others and pretend to Filipino touches was en route to Mexico, the trees such as narra, balete and workshops on entrepreneur- nila—his playground for the fairs where the children can became the inspiration for the save a life, put out a fire, fly a headquarters of KidZania, an bitaog encompassing the struc- ship at the UP (University next five hours—via the inter- sell crafts they themselves have The Bonifacio Global City façade of ABS-CBN Theater plane and go places—imbibe educational, experiential play- tural posts, but also in the gen- of the Philippines) Institute national airport. Here he will made; plays and pageants where iteration of the play city has in the heart of the play city, the importance of serving oth- ground for kids aged four to eral theme of KidZania where of Small-Scale Industries. receive a boarding pass and a they get to perform before their been customized with Filipino while some of the other build- ers, empathy and entrepreneur- 14. What followed was a long children are given the opportu- He taught us to make the check for 50 KidZos, which he parents and other guests; and touches to set it apart from ings sport capiz (windowpane ship—concepts the Department and thorough study of the po- nity to play responsible roles in most of every circumstance. can choose to either save in his celebrations of holidays like other KidZanias. oyster) shell windows. The of Education representatives tential of such an innovative society whether as farmer, pilot, To our parents, it was always KidZania bank account to earn Greener World, Earth Day and The marching orders from KidZania tiangge is garbed in implored KidZania Manila to concept in the Philippines. fireman, doctor, cable techni- God, country and family—in interest, pay for “degrees” at the Christmas season. ABS-CBN Corporation and beautiful, intricate Maranao incorporate in their agenda. “It was a totally new busi- cian, delivery person, ice cream that order—and then work, the university or specialist job As in the real world, taxes Play Innovations chairman Eu- okir woodcarving motifs inside “What the country needs is ness for ABS-CBN. There maker, cookie baker, radio an- work, work. That is how I training in different factories are inevitable in KidZania. genio Lopez III were clear: Build and out. These help build a sense generational change and here, was no template within the nouncer, singer, actor, banker learned to be accountable, to and academies, or splurge on But unlike the real world, the what will be seen as one of the of cultural memory, things of we activate our faith in the organization to follow. This and urban gardener, among be responsible.” merchandise from KidZania children can choose where and very best KidZanias in the world. beauty and legacy the children future, our faith in the children. has been a very complicated other constructive and produc- Service to the Filipino shops. how their tax KidZos will be ABS-CBN president & can take pride in as Filipinos. More than anything else, be- project logistically, from the tive assignments. child The KidZania Manila Leadership Council (l-r): Myra Moñozca, Minister of State Communications; Bobbie To get more KidZos, he can spent. CEO and Play Innovations board Instead of concealing the cause play sparks the imagina- Domingo, Liaison Manager for Central Government; Pinky Laurena, Minister of Visitor Experience; Kenneth viewpoint of project manage- “The noble vision behind Her message to fellow take an aptitude test at the Job “This will help introduce director Charo Santos-Concio structural posts in generic trees as tion and invigorates the soul, ment, architecture, engineer- KidZania is what drove me. members of the Lopez Group: Laudit, Minister of Urban Operations; Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas, Governor of KidZania Philippines; Ricky Information Center and work them to the concept and the articulated the imperative for in other KidZanias, Pangilinan- KidZania is a place of fun and Mariano, Minister of Finance; Mich Gorrospe, Minister of Labor; Cecille Mariño, Minister of Industry; and Rudy ing, child safety and security; We want to plant seeds of what “I appreciate the boldness of at jobs that suit his talents or value of taxes—where they are the facility to touch chords that Arenas insisted on transforming dreams. We invite all the kids: Villar, Minister of Tourism it was not simply taking in ev- it takes to make a good com- (EL3 and CSC) to go into pay for training that will qualify supposed to go and what they would defy demographics and them into native tree species ‘Come and play!’” Pangilinan- erything the franchise offered munity. We are giving children a totally new direction with him to work at his desired place are supposed to fund in a com- celebrate the roles of those who for KidZania Manila featuring Arenas says.

2012 in Bonifacio Global City members, conducts its first Kenneth Laudit and the consumption of young ABS-CBN Theme Parks commences strategic planning activity Pinky Laurena, as senior KidZania starts ‘em young children and preteens. & Resorts Holdings Inc. Cecille Mariño, Myra 2014 operations manager and They may also donate their is formed with an initial Moñozca and Rudy Villar Arrival of the plane fuselage head of Visitor Ex- IT may be a pretend city with children and make decisions 100 role-playing activities in KidZos to a charity of their authorized capital of P270 come on board as heads of the which will become the perience, respectively, pretend jobs but it teaches les- in character. All of these allow Manila’s newest and biggest choice, thus opening the eyes of million Industry Partners, Market- KidZania Cebu Pacific plane. complete the KidZania sons that will serve children in them to take risks and explore edutainment city. KidZania Manila’s young visi- Play Innovations Inc. and ing, Family and School Sales This is a landmark prop in all management committee good stead in the real world. different experiences. They will receive 50 Kid- tors to the value of giving back. The groundbreaking ceremony in Play Innovations Hungary departments, while Ricky KidZania states KidZania is intro- The KidZania Manila Educator’s Pod in According to the KidZania “At KidZania Manila, kids Zos; the money is theirs to The value of entrepreneur- 2013 2014 are incorporated. The brand Mariano is named CFO Marks the anniversary duced to teachers, school Manila website, “role-play is four to 14 years old have the save, spend on goodies that ship is highlighted to teach is a franchise from KidZania, 2013 The KidZania concept is of the groundbreaking with administrators and other with more than 60 role-play- one of the most effective ways unique opportunity to explore catch their eye or on specific kids that they don’t necessar- a Mexican chain of family Michelle Gorrospe, who heads introduced to business leaders a job site blessing officiated professionals from the field of ing activities from over 50 to learn. Children can move a multitude of career possibili- job training, or on the educa- ily have to work for somebody entertainment centers Talent Management, becomes and marketing executives via a by a Christian pastor and a learning and education via an establishments, most of which about, put themselves in some- ties in a realistic and interactive tion that will guarantee better else, that armed with their Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas employee no. 2 private event Catholic priest “Educator’s Pod” are sponsored by real brands. one else’s shoes, wear a costume environment.” and higher-paying jobs once ideas, they can form their own is named president and CEO Construction of the The pioneer Team Play, The company to date has 2015 It is the 20th KidZania Kids learn about flash freezing technology at the Research and and use props, communicate Children have five hours they graduate—a lesson in company and be their own of the company P1-billion indoor theme park then numbering about 30 invested P1.8B Formally opens on August 7 metropolis in the world Development Center located at the mezzanine floor of KidZania Manila and collaborate with other in which to explore more than economics broken down for boss.  Lopezlink September 2015 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink September 2015  First Balfour signs up Ongoings ‘Ukit’: The art of for ALKFI’s Bantay Baterya, ‘santo’ making on September 5 Bantay Langis projects UKIT: The Art ofSanto Carv- ing on September 5, 2 p.m. to FIRST Balfour recently signed 5 p.m., will serve up a discus- sion of the art of santo mak- a memorandum of agreement Riel Hilario and Dr. Esperanza ing, from the religious images it (MOA) with ABS-CBN Ling- Gatbonton kod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. employs to the actual process of (ALKFI) to support the latter’s making the figures. Gatbonton will discuss her Bantay Baterya and Bantay Dr. Esperanza Gatbonton work on the subject, highlight- Langis projects. and guest artist Riel Hilario will ing her published researches— Bantay Baterya aims to re- Clockwise from top: Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez (3rd from left) and Lopez Museum director Cedie offer new perspectives on these “Philippine Religious Carvings in Lopez Vargas (5th from left) with Open Ends curator Ricky Francisco (leftmost) and guest artists Ling Quisumbing Amb. Roberto Mayorga turns over 6,000 textbooks to division superintendent Dr. Mariza Magan and representatives process junk lead-acid batteries familiar figures in contemporary Ivory” and “A Heritage of Saints.” of the Leyte Geothermal Business Unit led by division manager Erwin Magallanes for recycling into fresh raw ma- Ramilo, Riel Hilario and Toym Imao (2nd, 4th and 6th from left); Connie R. Lopez, Lopez Museum trustee Margot Philippine culture. Admission to Ukit: The Art terials for the production of new Fragante and INAEC Aviation Corp. president Benjamin R. Lopez; Lopez Museum’s Marga Villanueva and Green Hilario, who belongs to a of Santo Carving is P115 for batteries, while Bantay Langis Papaya Art Projects’ Merv Espina family of santo sculptors, will students and P135 for adults. endeavors to treat and recycle talk about how his contem- The Lopez Memorial Museum is used industrial and engine oil. tions, prospects and possibilities. Resurreccion Hidalgo plus the Lopez Museum collection, porary art practice was trans- at the ground floor, Benpres Build- EDC champions Both projects propose to create As the museum looks to the fu- works of Juan Luna. these artists have pulled out all formed by his early exposure to ing, Exchange Road corner Meralco sustained public awareness on ture, it is undoubtedly in a transi- The exhibition is punctu- the stops to help reinvent and religious imagery. Hilario has Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days the health and environmental tory period on the verge of big ated with contemporary art by transform the galleries into a had solo exhibitions in the Phil- and hours are Mondays to Satur- hazards posed by the improper changes. These experimentations guest artists Riel Hilario, Toym visual treat. ippines, New York, Singapore days, except holidays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. disposal of junk batteries and L-R: Jocelyn Panen of Genetron, Bantay Kalikasan program director Norie with ideas and processes yield Imao and Ling Quisumbing Open Ends is presented with and Paris and was one of the Avail of unlimited access to exhibi- Calidad Humana used oil. Garcia, ALKFI chief marketing officer Susan Afan, First Balfour Plant and ‘Open Ends’: products and conclusions worth Ramilo. Old, new and perhaps support from Pacific Paint Cultural Center of the Philip- tions and library resources by signing PRESERVING the country’s that future generations have the excellence but, most importantly, Under the agreement, First Equipment division manager Rodel Cariaga, ESH head Rogelio Zapanta looking forward to. budding works by these artists (Boysen) Philippines Inc. The pines’ Thirteen Artists Award- up for the Lopez Museum member- cultural heritage takes a lot opportunity to experience their highlight the fundamental need Balfour will donate its used and pollution control officer Leslie Jacinto, and Rita Regalado of Oriental & Art in transit Curated by Ricky Francisco, (re)convene inside the halls of public programs for the exhibi- ees in 2012. In the same year, he ship program. Members can borrow of dedication, fortitude and pagka-Pilipino. for character development which batteries and oil and their Motolite OPEN Ends, the Lopez Muse- Open Ends highlights rarely the museum. tion are sponsored by Gourmet was named one of the winners books from the lending section and inspiration, which is why En- The Calidad Humana team is the very foundation for the cul- equivalent monetary value to um’s second exhibition offering seen studies, sketches and With the prospect of “con- Farms Inc. Open Ends is ongo- of the Ateneo Art Awards and get discounts on lectures, workshops ergy Development Corpora- headed by former Chilean tivation of the Calidad Humana ALKFI for use in its environ- Balfour corporate office in Su- Equipment division manager for 2015, was inspired by transi- unfinished paintings by Felix versing” with works in the ing until December 23, 2015. Philippine Art Awards. and services for only P1,500. tion (EDC) has taken the lead ambassador Roberto Mayorga spirit,” said Amb. Mayorga. mental preservation projects. Its cat, Parañaque. Rodel Cariaga and pollution in championing the Calidad turned over 6,000 brand-new The team also met with of- By Jessel Mosquera partner-treaters—Oriental & The agreement was signed by control officer Leslie Jacinto, Lopez Values in Action Humana movement. textbooks to the Ormoc City ficers and members of Partners Motolite Marketing Corpora- Bantay Kalikasan program di- Rita Regalado of Oriental & Inspired by the Lopez division superintendent. They Multipurpose Cooperative, an tion and Genetron Interna- rector Norie Garcia and ALKFI Motolite for Bantay Baterya Values, the Calidad Humana were welcomed by Dr. Mariza EDC-supported institution, to tional Marketing—also graced chief marketing officer Susan and Jocelyn Panen of Genetron movement aims to spread Magan, Department of Educa- discuss the Calidad Humana the MOA signing at the First Afan, First Balfour Plant and for Bantay Langis. (Dolly Pasia) The heroic deed of EDC’s Friday Matias Lao kabutihang-loob sa kapwa to tion division superintendent, movement. Lopez and non-Lopez com- and representatives of the Leyte With different sectors JULY 2, 2015 started out like and cargo into the water. sengers were not wearing life vice president Ellsworth Lu- munities and organizations in Geothermal Business Unit led joining the advocacy, Calidad any other day for Friday Ma- Lao, a member of EDC’s jackets. cero to deploy the EPRT and order to promote the beauty of by Community Partnerships Humana is hopeful that future Nutri Pan de Kapamilya tias Lao. He had the day off, so Emergency Preparedness Re- Lao rescued five other pas- use their rescue equipment. He the Filipino spirit. division manager Erwin Ma- generations of Filipinos will the T1PF air plant technician sponse Team (EPRT), reacted sengers by securing them to the immediately called up the first EDC is tapping multiple gallanes. enjoy their unique character based in Energy Development quickly. He told the wife of sea craft and conducting CPR batch of EPRT members—Jo- sectors to ensure the vitality of “These books not only mir- and spread it to the rest of the Sagip Kapamilya bakes Corporation-Leyte Geother- EPRT assistant team leader on an eight-month-old infant. seph Saldua, Angelo Cuizon unique Filipino values, ensuring ror the importance of academic world. ( Jared Echevarria) mal Business Unit (EDC- Alvin del Mayor, who happened The eight passengers helped and Rovic Gutierrez—who LGBU) looked forward to a to run a stall at the market, to by Lao represented about 5% rushed to the site in the old LGBU EPRT member Friday Lao relaxing day with his family. At inform the latter about the of the 142 survivors of the MB ambulance that the EPRT uses saved eight passengers in what is for Mindanao children lunchtime, he was at the public accident. He made another Kim Nirvana B tragedy, con- as a rescue vehicle. considered Ormoc’s worst small- market with his wife Jenny to call to another member of the sidered “the worst in Ormoc’s At 1:20 p.m. the group Mainstreaming DRR into DUE to the increasing number 2012 and Sendong in 2011. vides livelihood opportunities to scale sea transport accident

stock up on provisions when team, effectively setting off the PHOTOCOURTESY LGBU-SMO OF of schoolchildren who lack Nutri Pan de Kapamilya the community as bakers, help- history of small-scale sea trans- checked in with Philippine a commotion some distance response sequence to activate vitamin A and iron, ABS- aims to produce fortified breads ers and vendors were trained to port accidents.” Coast Guard Eastern Visayas land use planning away caught his attention. EDC’s external emergency res- Beth Nasol, vice president district commander Capt. Pedro Living up to their motto Coast Guard. The EPRT CBN Lingkod Kapamilya for the undernourished school- manage the school bakeries. About 300 meters from the cue protocol. assistant team leader was RESIDENTS, government of- OML Center, enhances the into hazard overlay zoning and Foundation Inc.’s Sagip Ka- children which will be provided The Nutri Pan de Kapamilya for HR at EDC, held up Lao Tinampay, the incident com- At 2 p.m., Sinda called up Ormoc pier, MB Kim Nirvana Lao handed his stuff to further assigned by the Coast fices, businesses and investors competency of the city’s tech- its provisions to development pamilya started the Nutri Pan every day for free. The breads beneficiary schools that were as a true model of the Lopez mander, at the Ormoc pier. Del Mayor to request reinforce- B, a passenger boat bound for Jenny and plunged into the Guard to lead the team that in Quezon City should worry nical working group (TWG) regulations, and communicating de Kapamilya bakery project can also be sold to the commu- affected by typhoon Pablo are Value of social justice, saying he The EPRT members as- ments. Del Mayor secured the neighboring Camotes Island, had waters. retrieved MB Kim Nirvana less about losing their assets in through the Mainstreaming RSLUP to planners, engineers, in schools in Northern and nity, with the profits to be used Monkayo Central Elementary “showed willingness to sacrifice sisted in transferring the vic- approval of EDC VP Manuel capsized, sending 209 passengers The technician remembers B by anchoring, rigging and times of disasters as the Earth- Disaster Risk Reduction into land development owners and Southern Mindanao that were for the feeding of the children. School, Compostela Central El- his life to save others.” tims from the rubber boats to Paete and led the second batch assisting a male and a Trigger transporting it to the port. quake and Megacities Initiative Land Use Planning: Develop- other stakeholders. affected by typhoons Pablo in In addition, the project pro- ementary School and Bantacan the port. At this point, they of EPRT members to the port: female passenger who Meanwhile, Saldua, who Inc. (EMI), in partnership with ing the Competencies, Tools The project started in - Feb Elementary School in Com- Aside from rescuing and were joined by Noel Barquera Roque Baquero, Richard Men- were swimming joined the Coast Guard and and a Community of Practice ruary 2015 and is expected to postela Valley, and Bagangga assisting eight passengers, Lao of Health, Safety and Envi- doza, Ronnie Quisido, Edward away from MB Ormoc City Rescue in search- project. end in January 2016. At the end Central Elementary School is cited for making the phone ronment Group Center of Arar, Reynaldo Glong, Donald Kim Nirvana B ing for drowned victims, was Calendar The project aims to enhance of the project, a forum will be and Cateel Agricultural High call that triggered EDC’s Excellence (HSEG COE) in Ablen, Neil Laurente, Ruel La- towards the able to retrieve the body of a the competencies of the QC held where the QC TWG will School in Davao Oriental. emergency response system to establishing rope rescue tech- hoylahoy, Jotham Dayandayan shore; the toddler. TWG in risk-sensitive land use share their experiences. Those that were affected by operate and function, resulting niques to safely anchor the and Dexter Manago. BAYAN Academy offers two pas- In all, 15 EDC-LGBU planning (RSLUP) through “The project is intended for typhoon Sendong are Pedro in even more lives saved. pump boats to the port while By dinnertime, Sinda ob- the following certificate EPRT volunteer-members problem-solving mentoring Quezon City with the possibil- N. Roa Elementary School in At past 12 p.m., Walter transferring victims. tained clearance from Capt. training courses this month: and one from HSEG COE September 10-11: sessions on visualizing haz- ity of scaling up at the national Misamis Oriental, Doña Juana Antonne Sinda II received calls The group transferred a Tinampay for the EPRT to participated in the overall ef- ards, vulnerability and risks level once the training process Actub Lluch Central Elemen- from Del Mayor, Rovel Bactol total of eight victims from rub- pull out since the operation Managing the Marketing forts, contributed their skills using geographic information has been defined and tools have tary School and Tomas Cabili and Ormoc City Rescue. All ber boats to the port. They also already involved technical div- Function and risked their lives in the September 30: systems or GIS as a tool, and been developed for other local National High School-Annex had a common request: imme- provided the Coast Guard with ing. They had been at the site Business rescue operations. identifying city risk hotspots governments,” said EMI senior in Lanao del Norte. diate assistance of the EDC- waterproof flashlights which for almost five hours. Model Canvass Indeed, this band of brave and their implications to land scientist Jerome Zayas. The Nutri Pan de Kapami- LGBU EPRT in the ongoing were later used for the search However, for another four For rates, call Carol Arcaya at and selfless kapamilya truly use management, particularly EMI is one of the seven re- lya project of Sagip Kapamilya rescue operations at the Ormoc and rescue operations. hours, Del Mayor joined in 426-3140. Bayan Academy lived up to their motto: “These zoning. cipients of OML Center’s 2014 is in partnership with Nutrition pier. Saldua, meanwhile, joined planning the search and rescue reserves the right to change things we do so others may There will also be sessions research grants. (Kurt Gabriel Center of the Philippines and The Lao family bonds at the beach Shortly thereafter, Sinda got the Coast Guard team for the operations and offered EDC’s course dates. live.” on integrating risk hotspots Ducusin) Students enjoy their vitamin-fortified snacks San Miguel Flour Mills. the go-ahead signal from EDC retrieval operations. hydraulic rescue tool to the 10 Lopezlink September 2015 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink September 2015 11 On heroes’ ground Sudoku The 2015 edition Jottings Why choose an eye plastic Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para @ASAPOFFICIAL Roster of awardees ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, Starflix: ‘MUST DATE surgeon for BOTOX? By Charizze Henson column at kahon. So bazaar! THE PLAYBOY’ Now Showing on LOOKING youthful has be- rect dosage may result in muscle ABS-CBN Mobile! Star- grows as WTT turns 9 come easier through BOTOX, a weakness or paralysis. Likewise, ring KIM CHIU AND nonsurgical cosmetic product that if not placed correctly, BOTOX OCTOBER XIAN LIM! Watch is usually injected into the skin or may cause problems like droopy YOU’VE ordered Christmas cards from Knowl- edge Channel, trawled Instagram for hip food 1-January 17, 2016: ChristmasSaya Bazaar now!!! THIRTY-THREE muscle to temporarily relax the eyelids and crooked eyebrows,”  names were added to facial muscles that cause wrinkles. Dr. Nañagas warns. finds, picked up artisanal stuff at the MaArte Riverbanks Center, Marikina 2, 16, 30: The Agora Food Market the list of perfect at- A popular trend among both “To minimize and prevent the Fair and logged perfect attendance at mall sales. @StarCinema tendance awardees men and women, BOTOX is side effects of BOTOX, patients Next step: plunge into bazaars and fairs all over Terra 28th Park, Bonifacio Global City Premiere of the digitally during last month’s being offered everywhere from should inform their eye plastic the metro for the shoppers’ edition of “Amazing 3-4, 24-25: Great Deals@The Tent restored & re-mastered Walk the Talk (WTT). salons to dermatology clinics. surgeon about their health prob- Race.” Acacia Estates, Taguig “Pare Ko” on September The walk at Camp 2 3 4 However, Asian Eye Insti- lems and the medications, vita- Here’s a handy guide to help you plan your 16-18: Noel Bazaar 2, 7 p.m at the UP Cine Capinpin in Tanay, tute eye medical and research mins or supplements they are shopping expeditions this season. Filinvest Tent, Alabang Adarna!  Rizal on August 15 director Dr. Juan Ma. Pablo and cosmetic surgery of the taking,” he says. “In general, we SEPTEMBER 20: American Women’s Bazaar was also the celebration Nañagas emphasizes the need structures around the eye like do not recommend it to preg- 12-13: The Weekend Trend 2 SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Masaya kami sa pagbaba- 23-25: Trendsetter’s Bazaar of the ninth anniversary for a qualified and experienced the eyelid and tear ducts. They nant or nursing moms as well as The Pergola Mall, BF Homes Parañaque lik TV ni JM de Guzman. of the Lopez Lifelong specialist to do the procedure. are familiar with the complex patients who are allergic to any 12-13: Great Deals@The Tent World Trade Center, Pasay Mapapamalas niya muli Wellness core activity, “When considering BO- muscles of and around the eyes ingredients of BOTOX, have a Acacia Estates, Taguig NOVEMBER ang kanyang galing sa a brainchild of Lopez TOX around the eyes, the pa- and the appropriate areas for skin infection, breathing prob- 18: The Agora Food Market 9: American Women’s Bazaar pag-arte sa “All Of Me.” Group chairman emeri- 5 tients’ main concern should not injection. lems, difficulty swallowing and Terra 28th Park, Bonifacio Global City SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Susubaybayan namin ito tus Oscar M. Lopez. be the cost but who will do it. Although safe, BOTOX have had facial surgery.” 18-20: Bazaar for All Seasons 26-30: Noel Bazaar araw-araw!!—Dawn ABS-CBN accounted We highly suggest an ophthal- should not be taken lightly. Asian Eye offers eye plas- Elements Tent, Eton Centris EDSA, QC  for 22 of this year’s individ- mologist, particularly an eye “BOTOX is made of boto- tic surgery services, including World Trade Center, Pasay  Very Easy 25-27: Trendsetter’s Bazaar 28-29: Great Deals@The Tent ual WTT awardees, with 11 plastic surgeon, for the job.” linum toxin, so proper dosage BOTOX. For more info, call @DZMMTeleRadyo  Easy World Trade Center, Pasay Acacia Estates, Taguig winners coming from First Philip- Eye plastic surgeons special- and correct placement of injec- 898-2020 or email eyehelp@  Medium Alokasyon ng tubig sa pine Realty Corporation (FPRC). ize in corrective, reconstructive tions are critical. High, incor- asianeyeinstitute.com.  Hard DECEMBER Metro Manila, babawasan Companies cited for sending 6 4-21: The World Bazaar Festival simula Sep. 1 delegations to every WTT were World Trade Center, Pasay  ABS-CBN, Energy Develop- 5-6, 12-13, 19-20: Great Deals@The Tent Financial wellness @vicegandako ment Corporation (EDC), Acacia Estates, Taguig SKY, Rockwell, First Balfour, 11-15: Trendsetter’s Bazaar May lovelife ka man o 7 money-wise tips from wala matatraffic ka pa FPRC, Adtel, First Philippine World Trade Center, Pasay Industrial Park, Asian Eye In- Answer to August puzzle 15: American Women’s Bazaar din sa EDSA!- Madam- stitute, First Philippine Hold- millennial Kapamilya stars Solution, tips and SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Bertud #AdViceGanda ings Corporation, Lopez Group computer program 18-20: Noel Bazaar #ShowtimeLoveLove- Foundation Inc. (LGFI)-Lopez 7 MANAGING money is not Enchong Dee is a calculated available at Lunes an educational after-school www.sudoku.com SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Museum and Lopez Inc. easy, especially with a lot of temp- risk taker. He says that he tried program called Engineering for ABS-CBN, EDC, SKY, tations around, from payday sales his luck in the stock market Kids. Eats Rockwell and First Balfour also in malls to the must-haves of the twice, but notes that after he “Single/Single,” the Cinema garnered citations for assembling season. A bright and secure future earned, he pulled back his mon- One TV series that revolves the biggest number of partici- may seem hard to attain, but with ey since he is very careful about around millennial issues and Manila takes a pants over the past season. self-discipline and enough knowl- losing his hard-earned cash, ac- proper wealth management, airs ‘Maalon ang pagkain sa Malabon’ Meanwhile, the ninth anni- edge of financial management, cording to a news article. every Saturday at 8 p.m., with bite of Ladurée versary walk, which was hosted being money wise is achievable at “The Voice Kids” host Robi replays every Sunday at 10 p.m. WHEN September rolls around, Peachy Peachy (pichi-pichi) and by First Gen Corporation, gath- 8 a young age—whether earnings Domingo has the same view and Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. expect the archipelago to be mostly Betsy’s Cake Center (broas). ered around 600 attendees. are big or small. as Enchong on stock invest- The show is the first project of drenched due to the rainy season. For lunch and dinner bingeing, Registration at the 2nd In- 1. LGFI executive director Cedie Here are seven money-wise ing, but says on ANC’s “On the Lopez Vargas; 2. An inspirational Cinema One and The Philippine Many households experience do drop by Jamico Restaurant, the fantry Division Grandstand tips from millennial Kapamilya Money” that before thinking Star. (Katherine Solis) the usual problems brought about home of the delectable “Judy Ann began at 6 a.m., with each par- talk from First Gen president stars. about growing your money, it is Francis Giles Puno; 3. HRD by this seasonal occurrence, such as crispy pata.” There’s also Balsa sa ticipant receiving bottled water In a “KrisTV” interview, best to know how to manage it senior manager Sidney Cordero Sports & Wellness blackouts, increased traffic conges- Niugan where you can dine atop and a banana to jumpstart the Karla Estrada shared that Dan- first. Robi reveals that he is me- welcomes the participants; 4. tion and flooded streets. floating bamboo rafts while feast- PHOTO FROM: HOMMEETFEMME.PH day, as well as a raffle coupon. iel Padilla’s earnings go to his ticulous with his expenses and calendar Emcees Ezra Barboza and Prince SEPTEMBER And when talk turns to floods, ing on their version of sisig and First Gen president and mandatory savings account. keeps an Excel file to take note Jackson dela Paz; 5-9. The 6: Salomon City Trail one place immediately comes to buttered chicken. NEW office tower 8 Rockwell is now home to COO Francis Giles Puno deliv- perfect attendance awardees A mandatory savings account of his expenditures. mind—the so-called flood capital Malabon offers great merienda Ladurée, the patisserie behind the world-fa- Run, 6K/12K (Intramu- ered the inspirational talk. This from ABS-CBN, EDC, SKY, First will develop the habit of saving, Cinema One’s leading man of Metro Manila. too—quekiam at Aling Upeng, mous macarons. 9 ros, Manila), 4pm. Fee: was followed by the stretching Balfour and FPRC especially among young people. in the TV series “Single/Single,” Despite being an underrated lugaw at Ang Lugaw ni Onoy, the With Ladurée opening to the public on P900-P1,200. Register at and warm-up exercises led by Kim Chiu takes Daniel’s ad- Matteo Guidicelli, comes from heritage area, Malabon boasts of special halo-halo at Nelia’s, and pancit August 29, there’s no need to hand-carry the Salomon stores Rockwell Club instructor Trini then took part in a tree planting in honor of the general who was vice up a notch by saving half a family of entrepreneurs. In food outlets catering to various Malabon at its so-called birthplace, French treats all the way from Ladurée stores 13: Golden Club Fun Run, Trinidad and the safety briefing activity at MATIKAS Park. among those who successfully led of her earnings. In a The Phil- The Philippine Star, Matteo says types of clients, serving a plethora Josephine’s Pancit Malabon. in Singapore, Taiwan, New York, Dubai or even 3K/5K/10K (Sunken Gar- from Augusto Villalon of EDC’s At the Yñares multipurpose the guerrilla resistance in Lingay- ippine Star article, she revealed that he asks advice from his of delicacies that would surely sat- For heritage preservation ad- from the lone production source in Paris. den, UP Diliman), 5am. Emergency Response Team. covered court, the predrawn win- en, Pangasinan, Bataan and other that she saves a big chunk of parents on how to save and in- isfy the palate of Juan dela Cruz. vocates, be awed by several rows Each macaron costs P150. Aside from maca- Fee: P600-P800. Register The route was dominated ners of the minor prizes were an- regions. It presently serves as the her earnings because she wants vest properly so that his money Start with the most popular of ancestral houses as you roam rons, the 8 Rockwell outlet carries chocolates, at www.goldenclub3780. by trees on both sides, which nounced by TJ Isla, ABS-CBN’s base of the 2ID (Jungle Fighter) to secure her future. doesn’t go to waste. He is also pasalubong outlet, Dolor’s Ka- around, especially in the town of jams, confectionery, ice cream cups, tote bags, somewhat alleviated the effect HR Employee and Labor Rela- of the Philippine Army. Julia Barretto is already learn- thinking of starting his own com 13: Subaru Marathon, kanin, and its sapin-sapin. A Concepcion. candles and room sprays. of the morning heat. tions head. Anthony Peñalosa, The WTT had an average of ing the basics of investing from business soon. small business established in the Two characteristics of the Filipino The display at Miller Louis-Ernest Ladurée put up his first 5K/10K/21K/42K (SM Along the trail, participants senior manager of the Rockwell 30 participants during its inau- her mom Marjorie. She shared Shaina Magdayao, Matteo’s late 1930s, this joint was made fa- are the attitude of resiliency, which Betty’s Cake bakery at 16 rue Royale in Paris in 1862. But MOA, Pasay City), 1am. photographed old military vehi- Sports and Recreation Team, gural season. By Season 8, it at- in an online entertainment site leading lady in “Single/Single,” mous through the “endorsement” is the ability to turn negative things Center (top); it wasn’t until 1930, when his grandson Pierre Fee: P750-P1,350. Register cles at so-called Relics Point; oth- later announced the winners of tracted about 500 participants that her mother is slowly teach- is a role model in managing fi- of the late Purita Ponce Enrile, into positive ones, and the love for At the Balsa Desfontaines came up with the idea of “stick- at Subaru showrooms and ers checked out vintage war items the major prizes. per outing. The very first walk ing her about properly invest- nances wisely. At 25 years old, the mother of Armida Siguion- eating. ‘Ika nga, as the saying goes, sa Niugan ing two macaron shells together with a creamy selected Toby’s and Runnr floating at the 2ID Library and Museum. Camp Capinpin is one of the was held at the Meralco com- ing money. Julia also says that she already owns several busi- Reyna, who was so satisfied with mas masarap kumain pag tag-ulan. ganache as filling,” that Ladurée found its niche. stores restaurant LGFI executive director biggest military reservations in pound in Ortigas in August she dreams of establishing her nesses. Recently, Shaina and their product. In short, a downpour might Today, Ladurée is part of Groupe Holder, the (right) Cedie Lopez Vargas and Puno the Philippines. It was named 2006. own business someday. her business partners launched Other great places for take- dampen your spirits—but never same company behind the PAUL bakery chain. home goodies are Arny-Dading’s your stomachs. Ladurée is at 8 Rockwell, Hidalgo Drive, Rock- Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline well Center 12 Lopezlink September 2015

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Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Isabella Padilla For a love that never grows old GRANDMA, Grandpa, Lolo, Lola—our grandparents have one We suggest getting funky sunglasses thing in common: their love for us never grows old. On National for Grandma and hip eyeglasses for Grandparents’ Day on September 13, it’s time to celebrate and Grandpa to complete their new look. thank them for all the years they were our friends, Visit Ronnie and Joe at the R1 Level. confidants and, most especially, our super parents. Here’s to you, Grandma and Grandpa! G Stuff Stay in and enjoy a movie marathon Ronnie and Joe with your grandparents and their favor- Why not give ite flicks! They will love it even more if your grandparents a styl- you bring food to munch on. Taro chips ish makeover? Enjoy a fun from G Stuff are not only delicious but if they’re made by Grandma. Spend the day with her in the kitchen shopping escapade with Ronnie are also healthy; your grandparents will and learn a thing or two. Who knows, she might even give you her and Joe’s wide selection of eyewear. thank you for bringing this! Grab a few secret recipe for those delicious cookies! Shop for baking supplies bags at G Stuff, R3 Level. and a whole lot more at Cooks’ Exchange at the Concourse Level. Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco Hobbes & Landes Dimensione Executive Editor Rosan Cruz Looking for some- Capture your favorite moment with your grandparents and pick Contributing Editors Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) thing new to try? Sur- out a frame to go with it. A priceless gift such as this is surely ir- Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) prise your grandparents replaceable. Located at the R3 Level, take your pick from Dimen- Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) with a jigsaw puzzle that sione’s different styles Zeny Orfano-Gonzales (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) you can complete togeth- of picture frames Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Toni Nieva (EDC) er! The hours will surely for that per- Gerbs de Castro (Wellness) fly by filled with laughter fect gift! Circulation Carla Paras-Sison / Raquel de la Paz and stories shared. Have Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing the puzzle framed and hung in your grandparents’ LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group home to serve as a reminder of this fun thing 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City you did together. Drop by Hobbes & Landes Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 at the R3 Level. For feedback, email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph Cooks’ Exchange Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph Nothing compares to the smell of freshly baked homemade chocolate chip cookies, especially