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Biz News Biz News Ver BY: PHOTO JANUARY TO JUNE 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED, CONSOLIDATED) Lopez Holdings attributable Net income/(Loss) attributable to At the Midyear Performance Review TOTAL REVENUES equity holders of the parent company 2012 2013 % change 2012 2013 % change

o We are only stewards–AMML net income at P1.424B nic ABS-CBN P13.838B P17.061B +23 P927M P1.339B +44 a Gu AMBASSADOR Manuel The ambassador expressed He also paid tribute to LOPEZ Holdings Corpora- Land Corporation in May We fully support these new Lopez Holdings P50.450B P45.281B -10 P5.451 B* P1.424B -74 M. Lopez (AMML), chair- full support for the Lopez recently retired Group comp-

tion reported P1.424 billion 2012. investments which will lead t

EDC P14.092B P13.434B -5 P4.618B P3.366B -27 ierrez man of the Lopez Group of Group’s new ventures, cit- troller Perla R. Catahan, who in net income attributable to Unaudited consolidated to superior valuations in the First Gen $1.028B $984.615M -4 $94.043M $77.723M -17 companies, reminded top ex- ing joint ventures of Energy worked at FPH for a total of equity holders of the parent for revenues decreased by 10% long term,” said Lopez Hold- ecutives of their responsibility Development Corporation 35 years. The ambassador pre- the first six months of 2013. year-on-year to P45.281B from ings president, chief operating FPH P50.543B P45.286B -10 P10.405B* P1.904B -82 ROCK P2.576B P3.237B +26 P441.3M P554.8M +26 to build a robust system and for geothermal energy ex- sented Catahan with a plaque This is 74% lower than the P50.450B as subsidiary FPH officer and chief finance officer train successors in the Lopez ploration in Chile and Peru, of appreciation, thanking P5.451B in net income attrib- registered declines in the sale Salvador G. Tirona. *Includes P6.084B gain on sale of investment in equity securities and P1.834B gain related to business Values, “which are probably Rockwell Land Corporation’s her for her “outstanding and utable to equity holders of the of electricity and in the sale of As of June 30, 2013, Lopez combination. the only thing that will stand preliminary development dedicated service to the Lo- parent reported in the first half merchandise. Holdings held a 56.6% econom- the test of time.” work in City which he pez Group,” as well as to the of 2012, as restated. “FPH continues to pursue ic interest in ABS-CBN and Play Innovations chairman Eugenio Lopez III and board member Charo Santos-Concio (2nd and 3rd from left) flanked by (l-r) FBDC vice chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Play Innovations president and CEO Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas and Speaking at the Mid- called a “new frontier,” First Lopez family. This was primarily due to its growth agenda in renewable 46.2% in FPH. Under recently KidZania Global COO Andres Fabre year Performance Review, Philippine Industrial Park’s For his part, ABS-CBN the absence of one-off gains energy, anchored on stable cash adopted Philippine Accounting AMML said, “We all should bid for new locators for its Corporation chairman Eu- during the period (1H2013). flows from its portfolio of gas Standards, Lopez Holdings has FPH consolidated be acutely aware that we are expanded property, the pub- genio Lopez III (EL3), vice To recall, First Philippine and geothermal plants. ABS- de-consolidated ABS-CBN PH business experiences power of only stewards of the assets lic-private partnership effort chairman of the Lopez Group, Holdings Corporation (FPH) CBN is set to build a first-of- Corporation and now consoli- that we are managing, of the of First Philippine Holdings reiterated that the Lopez Val- sold a 2.66% stake (30 million its-kind kiddie theme park in dates FPH and in its financial role playing at KidZania trade launch organizations that we are Corporation (FPH) for the ues are “etched in stone.” shares) in Meralco in January the country, while ABS-CBN statements. Comparative revenues at P45.3B leading. At the right time, Cebu Mactan International EL3 said, “They (Lopez SOME of the biggest names On hand to welcome CEOs, role-play, experiencing how a 2012 and recorded a gain on Convergence will be the newest financial statements for 2012 THE First Philippine Hold- to lower revenues reported joint ventures also increased in Philippine business were VIPs and other celebrities dur- community works, how to make the next generation of lead- Airport, and ABS-CBN Values) are things that my business combination follow- mobile phone provider in the have been restated to reflect the ings Corporation (FPH) by First Philec Solar Corpo- by P31M or 155%, from among the first to get a glimpse ing the event were Eugenio Lo- and manage money, and how to ers will step up to take their Corporation’s move into mo- grandfather, my father, my ing the listing of Rockwell country by the end of the year. change. (Carla Paras-Sison) Group’s consolidated revenues ration. P20M to P51M, primarily of KidZania during Kidzania pez III (EL3), chairman of Play cooperate and work with other places.” bile telephony. uncles devoted time, blood totaled P45.3 billion for the Equity in net earnings of due to the consolidation of Manila’s business launch held at Innovations Inc.; Charo Santos- people—all of which are nec- He added, “Our major “All these have our full and sacrifices to create the first semester ended June 30, associates decreased by P88M Rockwell Land’s share in the the Rockwell Tent in Makati. Concio, board member of Play essary for success in the adult companies are listed on the support and I wish the lead- legacy that we all share. I ABS-CBN’s income up 44% due 2013. This is lower by 10% or or 95%, from P93M to P5M, revenues of Rockwell Busi- KidZania Manila is a P1- Innovations Inc.; Andres Fabre, world,” said EL3. stock exchanges with thou- ers of these teams well. Let think no matter what hap- P5.3B compared to the previ- because of the consolidation of ness Center for the six-month billion project of ABS-CBN KidZania Global chief operat- According to Pangilinan- sands of public shareholders, us always keep in mind our pens, we fully want to keep ous year’s P50.5B. Rockwell Land. period ended June 30, 2013 as Corporation subsidiary Play ing officer; Fernando Zobel de Arenas, the activities at Kid- leading to many expectations responsibility not only to those values. It’s what I be- to strong advertising revenues The decline was due to These however were par- against last year’s share for the Innovations. The Philippines’ Ayala, FBDC vice chairman; Zania Manila will be designed of our companies. As respon- current shareholders, but to lieve makes us unique, makes THE consolidated net income Advertising revenues reached and services, and general and decreased revenues from elec- tially offset by the sale of real two-month period ended June first-ever family edutainment and Maricel Pangilinan-Are- to complement classroom sible stewards of our common future generations of custom- us different…I think it is of ABS-CBN Corporation P10.061B, an increase of 29% administrative expenses. tricity and merchandise sales estate, which grew by P153M 30, 2012. center is being developed by nas, president and CEO of Play learning and some activities resources, we have to ensure ers who will continue to rely something we all share…Our registered P1.339 billion for from a year ago. Consumer sales Capital expenditure and and equity in net earnings of or 7%, from P2.2B to P2.3B, Net income decreased by Fort Bonifacio Development Innovations Inc. and governor will reflect contributions of that we do not take anything on our group of companies future looks very bright, the first half of 2013, an in- amounted to P7.000B, post- film and program rights acqui- associates. because of the consolidation of P10.5B or 69%, from P15.3B Corporation (FBDC) on a of KidZania Philippines. urban and rural Filipino in- for granted, even when it for the services that only we something to look forward crease of 44% compared with ing a 16% increase. SkyCable sition amounted to P1.653B, Revenue from sale of elec- sale of condominium units by to P4.8B, primarily due to 6,000-square meter property at Most of the guests came dustries such as farming and seems that everything is run- can provide, in the uniquely to. I think the best is yet to P927 million in the same pe- continues to be a major driver of 20% lower than last year. tricity went down by P4.0B or Rockwell Land despite lower the absence this year of the Bonifacio Global City in Tagu- dressed as what they would fishing, as well as role-playing ning smoothly.” Lopez way,” AMML said. come.” (Carla Paras-Sison) riod last year. The growth in growth with revenues increasing ABS-CBN led in national 9%, from P44.3B to P40.3B, industrial land sales of First gains on sale of investment in ig. Construction of KidZania have wanted to grow up to be jobs focused on natural disas- income was fueled by strong by 30% to P3.297B. The growth audience share and ratings for due to the lower gas prices and Philippine Industrial Park equity securities and related Manila has already begun and when they were young. ter and calamity preparedness. regular advertising revenues as in SkyCable revenues is partly Urban and Rural audiences the lower dispatch of the gas during the first semester of to business combination, in is set to open in November “We are excited for Filipino (Veronica Gutierrez) Setting a new benchmark well as election-related ads. attributable to the acquisition of with primetime audience share plants. This was further re- 2013. contrast to the prior period. 2014. children to have fun as they ABS-CBN generated con- Destiny Cable. averaging 46% in the first six duced by the lower sale of elec- Meanwhile, revenues from Of the total net income, the solidated revenues of P17.061B Total costs and expenses months of 2013, a 16-percent- tricity by FG Hydro due to the contracts and services went portion that is attributable to First Balfour gets IiP bronze from advertising and consumer increased by 20% to P15.280B age point lead over GMA, lower ancillary and electricity up by P870M or 76% mainly equity holders of the parent Destiny Cable makes switch to digital sales, a 23% increase compared brought about by increases in based on Kantar National TV sales volume. due to the consolidation of amounted to P1.9B, in con- DESTINY Cable has taken clear and crisp digital recep- can view ABS-CBN telenove- to last year. production costs, cost of sales Ratings. (Melissa Ortiz) Sale of merchandise revenues from commercial trast to last year’s net income the big leap by switching to the tion: ANC (Channel 27), las, local news and entertain- fell by P2.3B or 79%, from leasing of Rockwell Land. attributable to the parent of digital cable platform. With (Channel 23), Hero TV ment shows, US series and P2.9B to P585 million, due Share in project revenue of P10.4B. the switch, it introduces a new (Channel 44) and Knowledge more, either live or on demand. Rockwell Land consolidated digital cable plan that will allow Channel (Channel 7). Subscribers just need to regis- subscribers to enjoy the benefits Destiny Cable, through its ter at www.iwantv.com.ph. of a digital cable subscription Digibox, allows them to plan With Destiny Cable’s pow- revenues up 26% First Gen reports attributable plus great digital programming. their digital cable viewing er-packed digital programming Subscribers will get to enjoy through the seven-day on- for the same service fee of P500 FOR the first half ended June er than last year’s P885.4M, year’s P442.1M. NIAT margin Destiny Cable’s existing chan- screen program guide. monthly, subscribers will enjoy 30, 2013 and 2012 Rockwell primarily driven by a 31% remained at 17%. net income of $77.7M nels—plus four more!—for With their free premium the best value-for-money digi- First Balfour president Anthony Fernandez (3rd from left) and HR and Administration Group VP Carlos Salonga Land Corporation registered growth in contribution of resi- (rightmost) with (l-r) IiP Philippines’ Gerry Plana and Janet Webster, PMAP’s Evelyn Grace Sorongon and Roberto Starting January 1, 2013, a total of 88 channels, all in access to iWantv!, subscribers tal cable TV entertainment. P3,237.4 million in con- dential development. Overall Rockwell Land is now consoli- FIRST Gen Corporation interest expense of $13.9M rehabilitation of BacMan. The Policarpio and IiP Philippines’ Tess Villanueva and Chit Ventura solidated revenues, up by 26% EBITDA margin registered at dated to the parent company in reported net income attribut- that was mostly realized at the [fire] incident at San Lorenzo’s from last year’s P2,576.2M. 32% of total revenues, which is compliance with Philippine able to equity holders of the parent company. Unit 60 was unfortunate, but SKY strengthens partnerships with FIRST Balfour achieved the Lopez Group companies Asian “The bigger challenge is in Eighty-one percent of the slightly lower compared to last Financial Reporting Standards parent of $77.7 million for the First Gen’s consolidated we have already ordered a new Investors in People (IiP) bronze Eye Institute and First Philip- sustaining and reinforcing the revenues came from the sale of year’s 34%. Residential devel- 10 standard on consolidation of first semester ended June 30, revenues decreased by $43.6M, transformer to get the unit Alveo Land, The Beacon Makati certification during an award- pine Industrial Park. Among company’s people management condominium units, including opment and commercial leasing financial statements. With this, 2013. or by 4.2%, to $984.6M for back in operation as soon as ing ceremony held at the Hotel these, First Balfour is the largest initiatives and building the accretion of interest income. contributed 59% and 41% to the P554.8M of net income is at- This was a 17.4% decrease the first half of 2013 from possible,” First Gen president SKY Cable Corporation has NPRM’s The Beacon Makati SKYbroadband brings in Intercontinental in Makati. in terms of manpower and geo- high performance culture with Total earnings before total EBITDA, respectively. tributable to the company, while from the $94.0M registered in $1,028.3M for the same pe- Francis Giles Puno said. partnered with the most number of SD and HD its broadband bundles with First awarded with the IiP graphical spread of operations. the right people as the com- interest, taxes, depreciation Net income after tax the P0.2M pertains to the share the same period of 2012. This riod in 2012. The 1,500-MW He added: “While EDC Inc. subsidiary Alveo Land channels plus clear digital signal speeds ranging from 1Mbps standard certification in April “The company is successfully pany transforms itself into an and amortization (EBITDA) (NIAT) registered at of the noncontrolling interest in mainly resulted from the lower First Gas Plants accounted for actually generated higher and New Pacific Resources with sharp picture quality. to the fastest in the country 2010, First Balfour remains pushing forward with its mas- industry giant,” noted Human reached P1,036.7M, 17% high- P555.0M, up by 26% from last Rockwell Leisure Club. income booked by First Gen $656.0M, or 66.6%, of the to- revenues and achieved sav- Management (NPRM) Inc. to As SKYcable subscribers, at 200Mbps. The budget- the first and only IiP bronze- sive growth plans and, with this, Resources and Administration Hydro Power Corporation due tal consolidated revenues while ings in its operating expenses, bring innovative home enter- they will enjoy the perks of conscious can enjoy 10x certified engineering and we are taking on board a record Group vice president Carlos to reduced sales from ancillary EDC’s geothermal revenues the foreign exchange losses tainment and connectivity ser- SKYcable Select, where they faster internet in the P1,000- construction company in the number of new co-employees. Salonga. services. (ex-FG Hydro) accounted for could not be avoided with the vices to the residents of their may add channels to their basic P2,000 price range through Philippines. It joins five other This IiP bronze certification With this milestone, First EDC posts P13.4B in revenues On a recurring basis, net $290.9M, or 29.5%, and FG depreciation of the peso. The respective developments. plan; SKYcable iRecord for SKYbroadband’s 10Mbps IiP bronze-certified companies is our affirmation that despite Balfour envisions an even ENERGY Development Corpo- for the first semester of 2013 the 112.5MW Tongonan and income attributable to parent Hydro accounted for $37.2M, company is extremely busy in SKYcable offers residents of recording, pausing and playing advantage plan. Subscribers in the country: South Cotabato the much bigger workforce, brighter future for employees ration’s revenues in the first half increased by 8% to P4.2B, from 192.5MW Palinpinon Geother- was $92.0M, higher by 1.4% or 3.8%, of total consolidated executing its growth projects, Alveo Land developments such back TV shows; SKYcable Free can also catch up on ABS- Integrated Port Services Inc., we are working as a cohesive, who share its commitment to of 2013 dropped to P13.4 billion the P3.9B recorded for the same mal Power Plants. Reported net than the same period last year revenues. including the 87-MW wind as The Columns on Ayala Av- View; and pay-per-view access CBN and foreign shows Misamis Oriental-1 Rural tight-knit and powerful team,” nation building and uplifting from the P14.1B generated in the period last year. Driving the up- income was down 33% to P3.8B, due to the greater recurring “The dip in earnings was farm in Burgos, the 40-MW enue, The Columns in Legazpi to sporting matches, movies and with the exclusive content on Electric Service Coop Inc., the said First Balfour president and the quality of life of the Fili- first half of 2012. Meanwhile, tick was the performance of sub- from the P5.7B reported in the income contribution of Energy expected given the reduced Negros transfer project and the Village and Ametta Place, and live coverage of special events. iWantv! British Council, and fellow COO Anthony Fernandez. pino. (Dolly Pasia) recurring net income attributable sidiary Green Core Geothermal same period in 2012, after ab- Development Corporation revenues from ancillary ser- 500-MW San Gabriel natural to equity holders of the parent Inc., which owns and operates sorbing a P0.8B forex loss. (EDC) and the reduction of vices and further delays in the gas projects.” Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink September 2013 Councils Lopezlink September 2013  couch potato treats Biz Excellence ‘Spoiled brat’ Kim’s new ‘G2B’ knocks out rival To raise critical mass awareness THE pilot episode of the prime- Kantar Media uses a nationwide goy Alonzo) always end in dis- It’s not enough to merely exercise adventure time series starring Kathryn Ber- panel size of 2,609 urban and rural appointment. goes on a magical ad- nardo and Daniel Padilla eas- homes, representing 100% of the Over time, Jaime and Ju- venture in the “” OML leads climate environmental responsibility—OML ily won in its timeslot, registering total Philippine TV viewing popu- lianna become close as they monthlong special this Sep- Excerpts from Lopez Group nance. If they are in harm’s pressing the fast- more than double the nationwide lation. collaborate at work and tember! Kim is the spoiled chairman emeritus Oscar M. way, where will they relocate forward button, ratings of its competing program. Before Chichay and Joaquin subsequently win the ap- brat named Elyza who is set Lopez’s keynote remarks to the and who will take care of their thus was born Directed by Cathy Garcia-Mo- In the debut telecast of G2B, proval of her father. A change discussion to learn the value of respect- Building Critical Mass Aware- needs? the OML Cen- lina, “” (G2B) gar- the connection between Chichay’s drunken celebration over ing house helpers. Joining ness of Climate Change—En- We began to focus on ter. It is named nered a whopping 34% in national (Kathryn) and Joaquin’s (Daniel) their success, however, her in “Wansapanataym gaging Media, Advertising and just one aspect of the after me, to TV ratings, placing second only to respective parents was revealed. leads the two to become Paras). Jaime and Julianna, mean- Presents My Fairy Kasam- Entertainment Sectors seminar problem: how do we honor my the consistent top-rater “Juan dela Jaime (Ian Veneracion) and intimate. while, live lavishly with their son, bahay” are Angel Aquino, John Lapus, Shamaine on August 22, 2013 generate better and s t e w a r d - Cruz,” which earned 37.7% for its Betchay () are in It is then revealed that Julianna Joaquin. Buencamino, Miguel Vergara, Arnold Reyes and earlier forecasts of ship of the pilot episode aired on August 26. a long-distance relationship. He is is pregnant. G2B airs weeknights after “Juan Simon Ibarra. It is written by Cris Lim and Arlene THERE are many things weather and geologic Lopez busi- According to the TV ratings a fast-rising engineer working on- Betchay starts a new life at a dela Cruz” on ABS-CBN’s Prime- Tamayo, and directed by Jerry Sineneng. Don’t miss that can cause and influence events so that we could, in nesses before I data released on August 27 by Kan- site, while she is a market vendor circus with her daughter Chichay time Bida block. (Excerpted from “Wansapanataym” every Saturday after “Kapamilya: changes in climate, but for our businesses, act to mit- retired into the tar Media, the rival show of G2B with big dreams. Upon Betchay’s www.abs-cbnnews.com) and her husband Chito (Benjie our purposes today, suffice it igate the resultant risks, role of chairman Deal or No Deal” on ABS-CBN. aired on GMA-7, “Mundo Mo’y encouragement, Jaime befriends his for us to understand the term and outside our busi- emeritus. It is a Akin,” lagged behind by more than boss Julianna (Carmina Villaroel), L-R: Angela Lopez Guingona, Connie R. Lopez, chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Agnes de Jesus, Dr. Rodel Lasco “climate change” in a rather nesses, so that we could partnership be- 15 percentage points with its 16.1% whose efforts to please her father ABS-CBN unveils ‘Bukas and Benjamin R. Lopez; Cilette Liboro Co and Ging Reyes basic, straightforward way, warn communities earlier tween the First Will maid nationwide rating on the same day. and professional superior (Ching- LOPEZ Group chairman emeri- dation Inc. came to be organized. Ortigas we have a potential namely, “changes in the earth’s to move themselves out of Holdings Group Ruby snag na Lang Kita Mamahalin’ tus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) key- He said that the focus was on gen- partner that we can work with. weather, including changes in harm’s way? of companies elusive IN celebration of 60 years of rape case. Hand in hand, they will noted a one-day seminar on cli- erating better and earlier forecasts … …We are looking forward to temperature, wind patterns In the process of looking and three of the Philippine television, ABS-CBN seek justice and find ways to prove mate change and ways in which of weather and geologic events so working with you and also with and rainfall, especially the in- at the problem, we discov- country’s lead- lawyer? unveils one of its biggest prime- Miguel’s innocence. various sectors may cooperate to as to reduce business risks as well everyone else here…,” he said. crease in the temperature of ered two things: first, con- ing learning and Meet roman- time series for the year, Also featured in the newest adapt to and mitigate its effects. as to warn communities earlier to For her part, Ging Reyes, head the earth’s atmosphere that is sidering that we are one research in- tic Ruby Red, “Bukas na Lang Kita Primetime Bida drama series are Taking part in the dialogue move out of harm’s way. of ABS-CBN News and Cur- caused by the increase of par- of the countries most stitutions: who will do Mamahalin,” star- , Diana Zubiri, held at the Asian Development “We thought that we could rent Affairs, who discussed ABS- ticular gases, especially carbon affected by climate the Uni- everything for ring Gerald An- , Bank (ADB) auditorium were best contribute by providing a CBN’s news programs that pro- dioxide.” change and geohazards, versity of snobbish law- derson and Dawn and . representatives of development meeting place, whether physical mote awareness of social issues and The weather-related natu- being in the so-called Ring of the Philippines, Ateneo de yer Kevin. But Zulueta. Directed by Jerome Pobocan agencies, multilateral institutions, or virtual, where research could climate change in one of the morn- ral disasters we’ve suffered Fire and right smack in the in- Manila University and De La she rearranges Gerald and Dawn and Trina Dayrit, “Bukas na nongovernment organizations, be encouraged and where the ing’s sessions, pointed out: “The during the past several years tertropical convergence zone, Salle University. her priorities Piolo, Gerald and other ‘OTJ’ stars delight will give life to Lang Kita Mamahalin” is the the academe, advertising, the me- fruits of research could be shared, need to discuss climate change and told us that it was not enough very little research was being …In my view, the center when her ‘Kapamilya’ Amid the continuing rehabilitation of affected areas in the the mother newest masterpiece of dia and entertainment sector and discussed and translated into ef- how to mitigate its effects has be- to merely exercise environ- done and published on how has accomplished so much parents die country devastated by typhoon Maring and the habagat, “On the Job” (OTJ) stars and son Dreamscape, the group private corporations. fective interventions,” OML said. come more urgent now.” mental responsibility. Every to mitigate the risks to our in such a short time and has in an accident. She finds work as a maid at Kevin’s delighted Kapamilya nationwide through simultaneous mall shows and symposia. characters of that created “Walang With most of Metro Manila OML was followed by sci- The seminar was part of a se- year, we’ve had to spend large people and property. Second, exceeded all our expectations house and hides her little brothers and sisters in the In Pampanga, Piolo Pascual (left) joined the symposium at Angeles University Miguel and Hanggan,” “Ina, Kapa- still inundated in the wake of ty- entific director Dr. Rodel Lasco, ries of seminars around Asia on amounts of money repairing even where we had expertise thus far, so much so that we basement. How long can Ruby Red keep her se- Foundation and the mall show at Marquee Mall in Pampanga. In Cebu, Gerald Z e n a i d a tid, Anak” and “Juan dela phoon Maring that day, the ob- who presented the OML Center Building Critical Mass Awareness damage to our assets by flood- and resources addressing the are very excited about the cret? Can she make it to Kevin’s stone-cold heart? Anderson and Dawn Jimenez made Kapamilya smile in Cebu Normal University, Dizon who Cruz.” servation of ADB’s Satinder Bin- and its ongoing programs to ad- of Climate Change—Engaging ing, landslides, soil erosion issues, there was not much contributions that it will Don’t miss “Wish Upon a Star” weekday mornings SM Cebu and SM Consolacion. In Bacolod, director and Joel Torre were will suf- Don’t miss “Bukas na dra as he opened the sessions was dress climate change. Media, Advertising and Enter- and high winds. Every year, collaboration and dialogue make to our manner of cop- at 10am, only on ABS-CBN! featured guests at the University of St. La Salle Bacolod and Robinsons Bacolod. fer in the Lang Kita Mamahalin” on particularly meaningful: “There is WooChong Um, deputy di- tainment Sectors. Organized we’ve had to spend large sums going on between them. ing with climate change in Coproduced by and , the acclaimed action- a f t e r m a t h ABS-CBN’s Primetime a need for change and inspiration rector general of ADB’s Regional by the Redraw the Line climate in contributing to disaster res- There was already another the future. BALLS airs BPL games thriller OTJ is now showing in cinemas nationwide. (Mico del Rosario) of a controversial Bida! (Aaron Domingo) at this moment.” and Sustainable Development change awareness campaign, the cue and relief operations for initiative, Project Noah, ad- In ending, I would like to BALLS (SkyCable Channel 34) is airing the This was provided by the day’s Department, cited the aligned No Impact Project and the Asia- victims of natural disasters in dressing the issue of provid- recall a plea that went out to 2013-2014 season of the Barclays Premier League speakers led by OML, who re- mission and objectives of OML’s Pacific Media Alliance for Social and close to our areas of op- ing earlier and more accurate the world almost fifty years (BPL) after reaching an agreement with MP & Star Records launches new ‘voice bands’ called how the OML Center for and Lasco’s presentations. Awareness, the seminars will be eration. forecasts of excessive wind and ago, to help save animals in- Climate Change Adaptation and “…It’s a pleasure to know or have been held in Bangladesh, To avoid having to incur rain, to supplement the work habiting a section of rainfor- Silva, the official rights holder of the BPL in the STAR Records launched two new turned-pop duo Perkins Twins Paolo Libiran and Louie Abaigar, album under Star Records car- Disaster Risk Management Foun- that right under our nose in Vietnam and Thailand. these costs repeatedly, we done by Pagasa. We thought est in Central America that Philippines. Football fans can also look forward vocal boy groups under its label: and the classical-pop tenor trio who are also known as Asia’s Il ries eight tracks, with one origi- have endeavored to relocate that we could best contribute was about to be inundated by to additional programming in the form of weekly the Fil-Am tennis- heartthrobs- The Angelos. Divo—is ready to reintroduce it- nal composition entitled “The our people and our assets to by providing a meeting place, a hydroelectric dam project magazine shows such as “Premier League World.” Fraternal twins Jesse and Chris- self as a dynamic group that can Calling.” It also features classi- safer ground. But how about whether physical or virtual, nearing completion. The sim- For more info, log on to www.mysky.com.ph or tian Perkins are the voices behind turn popular hits into all-time cal-pop revivals of “The Prayer,” 14 make it to semis of 2012 LAA the majority of the people, the where research could be en- ple call went out to the world: call 381-0000. the theme song of Boy Abunda’s classics. “Lipad ng Pangarap,” “Paano Kita THE 14 semifinalists for wards Cementing Dominance “”: Sus- other affected communities? couraged and where the fruits “Time is short, and the water “Ikaw Na” segment on ABS-CBN’s “We want to prove to our lis- Pasasalamatan,” “Ano’ng Nang- the 2012 cycle of the Lopez in the Pay TV by Sky Cable tained Relevance after Two De- Unlike equipment and facili- of research could be shared, rises.” late-night newscast “Bandila.” teners that classical music does not yari sa Ating Dalawa” and “Al- Achievement Awards (LAA) Corporation in the Business cades; and Integrated Coverage ties, communities cannot be discussed and translated into That plea resonates just as The duo shared that their- up need to be intimidating,” said The ways You.” have been named. Management category. on Typhoon Pablo 2012, both easily transplanted. They are effective interventions. loudly today, but this time, it coming debut album under Star Angelos. “We fuse favorite pop Star Records’ digital tracks of They are DZMM.com.ph; Public Responsibility through from ABS-CBN, in the Corpo- tied to locations from which And so, begging your in- is a plea that goes out to our Records includes a mix of English melodies and give them music that Perkins Twins and The Angelos The “Be Careful with My Heart” a Revolutionary and Award-Win- rate Image Building category. they grow, catch, produce or dulgence for oversimplifying people, to get themselves out and Filipino songs. is something new and pleasing to may be downloaded via iTunes, Phenomenon: How It Breaks ning News Magazine Program; Read the full story online at otherwise earn their suste- what actually happened and of harm’s way. Meanwhile, The Angelos trio— their ears.” Amazon.com and MyMusicStore. New Grounds and Wins the Tayo Na!: Citizen Journalism www.lopezlink.ph. composed of George Tagle, The Angelos’ recently released com.ph. Hearts of Local and Global Fili- Zooms Past Reportage to Build pino; and “Maalaala Mo Kaya”: Dynamic Advocacies and Foster HR Council Sustained Relevance After Two Climate of Civic Responsibility; Decades, all from ABS-CBN, in and Special Integrated Cover- SKY’s Engineering team is ‘the fast and the focused’ ABS-CBN orchestra plays the ‘Magical Music of Disney’ the Customer Focus category. age of the Corona Impeachment THE Engineering Division of Home” as well as with the SKY Engineering head Lito Mapolon (leftmost) with THE ABS-CBN Philharmonic on a musical journey to far-off timeless animated images are syn- 1sa Para sa Bayan: An En- Trial, all from ABS-CBN, in the SKY, the team responsible for company’s value of customer some of the SKY Engineering team’s Q2 top performers UAAP Final Four in HD! Orchestra will perform a concert places where the tales and myths chronized with music to transport gagement Program where Every Public Responsibility category. the planning, installation and focus. On BALLS HD (SkyCable Channel 167) this of Disney music at the Tanghalang of many cultures originated. The you to your favorite Disney musi- Bayan Employee Sold a Bayan Road and Site Restoration maintenance of SKY’s cable The team listened to inspir- September: the US Open is ongoing until Sep- Nicanor Abelardo of the Cultural program incorporates musical per- cal moment. This concert of sym- Service (Bayan); and Employee Works in NIGBU after TS Sen- and broadband services and ing messages from SKY presi- tember 10, while Glover Teixeira goes up against Center of the Philippines on Sep- formances from Disney’s animated phonic arrangements has been Councils and Expanded Labor- dong; Successful Deterrence of network facilities, held its sec- dent and CEO Carlo Katigbak, Ryan Bader in UFC Fight Night on September 5, tember 28 at 8 p.m. films, including “The Lion King,” performed by 38 orchestras to more Management Councils: Focus- a Prolonged Power Generation ond-quarter general assembly COO Ray Montinola and En- 11am. Also, can the Ateneo Blue Eagles squeak in This concert of symphonic- ar “Beauty and the Beast,” “Mary Pop- than 70,000 people in nine coun- ing on Employee Welfare and Stoppage of PGPP-1 Unit-2; (GA) in . gineering Division head Lito and fulfill their quest for six straight titles? Find rangements from the archives at pins,” “Tarzan,” “Little Mermaid,” tries over the past three years. Unity through Open Commu- and Malitbog Bottoming Cycle The GA’s theme, “The Fast Mapolon, who all challenged out as the UAAP Season 76 Final Four gets un- The Walt Disney Studio is - pro “Mulan” and others. For ticket inquiries and reser- nications (EDC) in the Human Power Plant Hybrid Gas Re- and the Focused,” was aligned them to continue delivering der way, live and in high definition exclusively on vided by Disney Music Publish- “The Magical Music of Disney” vations, call TicketWorld at 891- Resource Focus category. moval System Retrofitting Proj- with SKY’s overall battle cry the “wow-filled” and happy ex- BALLS HD! ing. Music from early classics to is a concert for the whole family. 9999 or visit www.ticketworld. Seamless Destiny-Sky Busi- ect, all from EDC, in the Opera- for the year of winning the perience that customers expect The division also recognized formers for the second quarter recent releases will take audiences Enjoy a unique experience in which com.ph. (Neil Andoque) ness Integration: First Step to- tions Management category. “Race to the (Customers’) from SKY. its top team and individual per- for the year.  Lopezlink September 2013 Lopezlink September 2013  By Carla Paras-Sison

from the University of the develop evidence-based solu- EDC, the country’s pioneer Philippines Los Baños. tions to climate change and in geothermal energy develop- After building a career disasters.” ment, operates power plants in in the academe from 1981 Lasco is very passionate multiple sites mostly in for- to 2004, and at the same time about climate change research. ested areas near volcanoes and Clockwise from top: FPH president Elpidio L. Ibañez, UP president Alfredo Pascual, FPH chairman Federico R. Lopez, Lopez Group earning distinction for his He says, “As a scientist, we are natural hot springs. Protecting chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez, Ateneo president Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ and DLSU president Br. Ricardo Laguda during research, Lasco became the naturally curious. We are al- forest cover and mitigating the the MOU signing ceremony to establish the OML Center; Dr. Ujjwal Pradhan (2nd from right), regional director for Southeast Asia country coordinator of ways asking questions. We are effects of landslides, flooding of the World Agroforestry Centre, discusses strengthening partnerships with the OML Center during his July 2013 visit; Engr. Glenn the World Agrofor- always looking for something and tremors are vital elements Banaguas and young researchers; Satellite image of typhoon Pablo; OML Center’s Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting in Pasig, estry Centre, an in- new to do. The OML Center of sustainable operations and November 2012; Conducting a field visit to initially assess potential impacts of flood on infrastructure and communities ternational research allows us researchers to pursue uninterrupted service to cus- organization that our research agenda. I believe tomers. and Ondoy extracted more than Meanwhile, five of the top Maring has already displaced state weather bureau from the list Risk Management Foundation the center’s stated mission: to implement researches that will THE OML... aims to generate it is the largest and first ever Lasco and his team of from page 1 P100 billion in damages to infra- 10 most deadly typhoons struck Ondoy in terms of total amount of tropical cyclone names; this is Inc. “We have 20 typhoons on be a leading knowledge center enhance the resilience of Phil- science-based private (corporate-funded) young scientists aim to place structure, agriculture and private within nine years in the 2000s, of rainfall dropped, according done for disturbances that cause the average every year, probably in climate science and disaster ippine society to climate risks knowledge about endowment for climate re- the OML Center at the fore- The onslaught of killer storms properties. While not part of including 2012’s Pablo. Each one to the Philippine Atmospheric, more than P1 billion in damage. the highest in the world, not to risk management. But beyond and disasters. It’s a big chal- the diverse roles search in the Philippines.” front of knowledge generation in recent years seems to bear this the top 10, another disturbance, claimed upwards of 1,000 lives. Geophysical and Astronomical “The Philippines is in the top mention we’re hit by climate adaptability, what he hopes for is lenge because we are buffeted that trees play Having spent practically a in climate change and disaster out. The top five most destructive Milenyo, is particularly memo- Just this August, Maring Services Administration (Pagasa). 3, top 5 most climatically risky change-related disasters such as a people able to thrive in a world by typhoons every year, all sorts in agricultural lifetime in academia and deal- preparedness research in the typhoons in the country occurred rable to those living in the capital exerted its full fury, the torrential Labuyo, which preceded countries in the world,” says Dr. flooding and landslides. We also beset by extreme weather events. of disasters,” Lasco notes. landscapes, ing mostly with government world. within a span of only five years, as it was the “strongest typhoon rains and floods leaving most of Maring by about a week, is this Rodel Lasco, scientific director have other disasters, like earth- “You don’t have to remain In addition to implementing and to use its and multilateral institutions, “We will definitely be a from 2008 to 2012. In total, to directly impact Metro Manila Metro Manila and nearby prov- year’s strongest typhoon so far. In of the OML Center for Climate quakes and volcano eruptions.” static—just because you’re poor, its own researches, the OML center of excellence. We pos- Pablo, Pepeng, Pedring, Frank in 11 years” in 2006. inces under water for several days. fact, it has been removed by the Change Adaptation and Disaster And things are only bound to you’ll always be poor. We believe Center also hands out grants sess that pioneering spirit that get worse. we can even prosper as a society to researchers, universities and can advance the frontiers of Tribute to the chairman amidst natural disasters,” Lasco other research institutions. science through the effective Perlyn Pulhin emeritus explains. To this end, the center has Her previous employment laude. She is part of the team Philippines. She has published Makati, where he handled disas- partnership between the pri- In August 2012, First Phil- Working alongside Lasco at already chalked up a couple of Program manager was at the Asia-Pacific Network that developed the Philippine articles and reports on main- ter-related management projects vate sector and the academe,” ippine Holdings Corporation the OML Center is a select team major initiatives after only a year Dr. Rodel Lasco: Pulhin has been working on for Global Change Research National Standard for Corn streaming climate change and activities. He obtained his Lasco says. (FPH) signed a memorandum composed of honors graduates of operations. environmental research, capacity (APN), based in Kobe, Japan. Grits, PNS/BAFPS 15: 2004. adaptation, ecosystem-based bachelor’s degree in geography In terms of stewardship, Rafaela Jane Delfino of understanding with Ateneo and science high school alumni. “Awarding the first grants to building and outreach, science- She left APN to pursue an MS adaptation and payments for (cum laude) from UP Diliman the OML Center is account- de Manila University, De La “We tried to recruit the best Ateneo, La Salle and UP is one policy, knowledge management in environmental science at the Researcher environmental services, among and is currently pursuing his MA able for both the progress of Salle University and the Univer- staff,” the scientific director says of of our main accomplishments and communications and devel- University of the Philippines Delfino handles the center’s others. She received a bachelor’s in global politics at the Ateneo de research and the prudent use opment for about 11 years. She (UP), where she also finished Climate Change Projection for degree in forestry from UP Los Manila University. sity of the Philippines (UP) and program manager Perlyn Pulhin, so far,” Lasco says of the May Living curious of its budget provided by cor- Alyssa Patricia Manzano provided the seed fund of P150 researchers Rafaela Jane Delfino 2013 event where the country’s has established strong links with her bachelor’s degree, cum the Philippines project. Prior to Baños (cum laude) and became AS a 13-year-old high school research to advance policies and Lasco is now thinking more porate sponsors. million to start up what would and Luigi Toda, and HR/Fi- top three universities received a various universities, government joining the center, she was a re- a licensed forester in 2007. She Finance/Administrative assistant student, Dr. Rodel Lasco practices, and their implemen- as a business person in order He tells LopezLink read- become the OML Center. nance/administrative assistant total of P13 million for seven agencies and organizations at the searcher at the World Agrofor- also has a master’s degree in en- Manzano has been involved was already concerned with tation, that benefit the poor and to communicate better with ers: “We have no choice. We A tribute to Lopez Group Alyssa Patricia Manzano. “Any project proposals. national and international estry Centre in the vironmental science from UPLB in projects that aimed to make ecology and environmental the environment. Put simply, Lopez Group executives rep- live in a changing world. We chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lo- one of them could be a faculty at The newest Lopez Group level. and became a student fellow at business processes more efficient conservation. His favorite the center “promotes trees on resenting the corporate bene- need to develop innovative pez (OML) as well as a “gearing UP or any of the top universities.” foundation has already sent out the United Nations University’s and effective. She also has expe- subjects at Philippine Sci- farms,” says Lasco. factors of OML Center. ways to adapt to climate up” to address a very real threat, Evidence-based solutions a call for the second round of Institute of Sustainability and rience in designing products and ence High School were biol- In September 2012, Lasco From the viewpoint of risk change and natural disasters. the center aims to be front and The task ahead for Lasco and grants, which it has calendared Peace in Tokyo. services, as well as doing market, ogy and ecology, for which he was appointed as scientific di- management, there is business For office workers, let’s con- Luigi Toda center in terms of generating his team is clear-cut: to develop to be awarded in 2014. It is tar- technical and financial feasibil- conducted a science project rector of the newly established rationale for corporate sup- serve our resources. Be wise “scientific information that will innovative, evidence-based solu- geting to allocate about P8M Researcher ity studies. Prior to joining the on the effects of herbicides on OML Center for Climate port for climate change and in using water, fuel, electric- lead to innovative solutions.” tions to address climate risks and worth of grants to at least five Prior to joining the OML Cen- OML Center, she has attended plant growth. Change. Recognized as a pio- disaster research. It is part of ity, paper. Paper comes from “We want to help make disasters. project proposals. ter as its geographic information forums on geohazards as well This inherent desire to neer in climate change research good governance to recognize trees, and when we cut trees, our citizens more resilient to a In its May 2013 Science- “We are also in the process of systems specialist, Toda was a as disaster risk reduction and preserve Philippine natural re- in the Philippines, Lasco was and mitigate such risks. that emits carbon. Turn down changing climate as well as to Policy Brief, the center identi- developing our own in-house re- research associate of UP and the management, and assisted in the sources led him to dedicate his the perfect choice for the “EDC (Energy Develop- your air conditioning, which disasters,” Lasco states in an fies mitigation and adaptation search. For example, we’re down- Department of Science and Tech- preparation of information ma- life to agroforestry and climate OML Center which would ment Corporation) alone risks increases greenhouse gas interview at the center’s 36th- as two of the major strategies scaling climate scenarios, what nology’s Nationwide Disaster terials and protocols for disaster change research, earning three provide grants for cutting-edge assets in the hundred million- emissions. Share our vision floor office in Ortigas. in addressing climate change: may happen in the Philippines in Risk and Exposure Assessment response and preparedness. degrees (bachelor of science, university research, as well as peso range every time there of a Filipino society resilient Leading knowledge “Mitigation focuses on the say, 50 years,” Lasco says. for Mitigation program. He also Manzano holds a bachelor’s master of science and doctor conduct its own research us- is a natural disaster,” explains to climate change and disas- center causes, while adaptation fo- Establishing links worked as a project development degree in industrial engineering of philosophy), all in forestry, ing international protocols “to Lasco. ters.” officer for the city government of from UP Diliman. The Lopez Value of nation- cuses on the impacts. Initially, Another milestone, he notes, alism, he adds, is manifested in mitigation has been the focus is being able to forge links with of both scientific and policy government institutions work- communities.” ing on climate and disaster risk June-July 2012 Comes out with its first to conduct the Climate First Scientific Advisory Com- Management in Southeast Asia co-organized with De La Salle However, to maximize the management. These include the The Climate Change Projections for the Philippines project The OML Center is registered publication, the OML Center Change Projections for the mittee Meeting and the Pacific, Bogor Agricul- University synergy between the two, risk Climate Change Commission; with the Securities and Ex- brochure Philippines project Awards P13 million in tural University, Indonesia, visits Lasco strengthens inter- mitigation (or reduction) and the Pagasa; the National Acad- Climate change info at your fingertips change Commission and the December-January Lasco strengthens interna- grants and issues a second Call the center to forge partnerships national links at the LAM of adaptation are now seen as “key emy of Science and Technology; Bureau of Internal Revenue 2013 tional links at the 8th Monsoon for Research Proposals Announces its Call for Pa- the IPCC Fifth Assessment factors in achieving climate- and the Department of Science THE need for actionable, impacts for crop production Filipino people under current more localized data that can be September Elects its officers and- ap Asia Integrated Regional Study Publishes the first issue of pers for the Second National Report in Slovenia change resilient communities.” and Technology. local-scale information and and land use have been gen- and future climate. used at the provincial level.” Soft launch at the First Na- proves the organizational Science Steering Committee its Science-Policy Brief Climate Conference August “When it comes to practice, Aside from these, the center knowledge about observed and erated. But so far, there has One of the main outputs is a Additional resources, in- tional Climate Conference structure, policies and pro- (MAIRS SSC) Meeting in June July Lasco introduces the OML risk reduction is commonly as- will dedicate itself to formally projected climate change and been little effort to get these portal wherein knowledge and cluding PDF copies of inter- sponsored by the Depart- gram of operations China and at the Intergov- Forges a partnership with Conducts user-testing for the Center at the seminar Build- sociated with disasters, which are commending Filipino scientists’ its potential impacts is rapidly results across and make it information on climate change national and local publications ment of Science and Tech- February ernmental Panel on Climate Climate Change Commission launch of the Climate Knowl- ing Critical Mass Awareness of more immediate and ongoing; outstanding achievements; fos- increasing. Effective decision useful for the Filipino com- and disaster risk management on relevant topics, will also be nology-National Academy Launches its website, www. Change (IPCC) Lead Author and convenes the First Scop- edge Portal, a “one-stop shop” Climate Change—Engaging while adaptation is more associ- tering capacity building, com- making requires usable and munity. will be easily accessible for us- available on the site, Pulhin of Science and Technology omlopezcenter.org Meeting (LAM) in Norway ing Meeting for the Philippine on climate change and disas- Media, Advertising and Enter- ated with climate change, which is munication, best practice and application-appropriate infor- To address this gap, the ers such as local government notes. (DOST-NAST) Lasco introduces the April Climate Change Assessment ter-related information for the tainment Sectors more gradual and longer. Initially, exchange of ideas; and enabling mation about climate variabil- OML Center and the Phil- units, nongovernment organi- The portal will be launched October OML Center at the Coastal Conducts kickoff activities Lasco and researcher Ra- Philippines Releases its second issue of climate change adaptation and solution deployment and na- ity and change. ippine Atmospheric, Geo- zations, researchers and other at the 2nd National Climate Dr. Rodel Lasco and Perlyn Cities at Risk International for the Second National Cli- faela Jane Delfino attend the Announces its call for ex- the Science-Policy Brief, which disaster risk reduction were dealt tional/local government liaison. A few initiatives have physical and Astronomical government agencies. Conference: Linking Climate Pulhin come on board as sci- Scientific Meeting mate Conference: Linking Expert Group Meeting on the pression of interest to participate discusses climate change pro- with separately. However, coun- “In five to 10 years I see the been done to provide climate Services Administration have “This climate knowledge Knowledge to Action co-or- entific director and program March Climate Knowledge to Ac- Impact of Climate Change on in the Pre-Conference Tutorial jections and their implications tries have realized its effective OML Center as an important scenarios and projections at ventured into a collabora- portal will be a one-stop shop,” ganized by the OML Center manager, respectively Forges partnership with the tion with DOST-NAST and ASEAN Food Security Workshop: An Introduction in the Philippines synergy and started merging the player in the science community the national, provincial and tive project entitled Climate says OML Center program and the National Academy November to Inoperability Input-Output two together,” the brief reports. that will drive climate science in Philippine Atmospheric, other partners Dr. Rizaldi Boer, execu- Lasco strengthens interna- Main challenge local (watershed, municipal) Change Projections for the manager Perlyn Pulhin. “It will of Science and Technology at Conducts its First Stakehold- Geophysical and Astronomi- May tive director of the Center for Modeling as a Tool for Disas- tional links at the MAIRS SSC the country, and hopefully with scale. Climate scenarios for Philippines, which aims to link users to, beyond data such the Traders Hotel, Manila on “Our main challenge is to ers’ Consultation Meeting cal Services Administration Lasco presides over the center’s Climate Risk and Opportunity ter Risk Management, jointly Meeting in Hong Kong stronger links internationally as the future and their potential build the resilience of the as rainfall and temperatures, September 26. come up with or to develop and well,” Lasco states.  Lopezlink September 2013 CSR activities Museum/Values Lopezlink September 2013  On the shelf Nostalgia ‘Crowdfunding’ to replace beat-up Ongoings Those who cannot remember the LECTURES past are condemned to repeat it. By Faizza Tanggol The speakers at the Ateneo It aims to provide the institution. The exhibit will ‘Pinoy —George Santayana River Warrior boats begins Art Gallery will be Dr. Eloisa spotlight how Lopez family participants with knowledge September 3, 1899 May Hernandez, Ma. Victoria members who took the reins of Television: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s over the In- Lecture series on on setting up local museums Herrera and Prof. Eileen Le- the privately-owned museum The Spanish lyrics of the Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig ternet to sup- or reviving existing museums; The Story of understanding gaspi-Ramirez. and library grew the collection Philippine national anthem has partnered with The Spark port different share lectures on museum Registration fee for the to become one of the most ABS-CBN’ are first published in La Project, a start-up “crowdfund- projects and PH art kicks management best practices as FEA - complete series is P6,400 and comprehensive Filipiniana col- Independencia ing” community, to give support causes. On well as impart ideas through TUR - P900 per session. Participants lections accessible to the public. September 8, 1954 to the River Warriors. their website, off at Lopez hands-on exercises, including ING the are limited to 30 individuals Trajectories is open to the public In particular, they are asking The Spark an exposure trip to various late, great The Southeast Asia Treaty Museum per session and will be on a first from Sept. 6 to Oct. 31, 2013. to raise P90,000 to purchase P r o j e c t THE Lopez Museum and museums. D o l p h y Organization is organized, come, first served basis. For more info, contact Lor- POSTSCRIPT with the US, Great Britain, Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and KCFI president Rina Lopez Bautista (4th and 5th from left) with two fiberglass boats to be used creators de- Library and the Ateneo Art on its For more info, call Tina raine Datuin at 0915-9038005 France, Australia, Pakistan, (l-r) AusAid acting minister counselor Elaine Ward, DepEd Usec. Lino Rivera, DepEd Sec. Armin Luistro and DLSU in the cleanup of esteros. The scribe them- Gallery offer an opportunity to An intro to chamber cover, Pi- Modrigo at 631-2417 or email or [email protected]. Thailand and the Philip- president Br. Ricky Laguda River Warriors of Estero de selves as “a learn about precolonial to con- music with the ABS-CBN noy Tele- cdmodrigo@lopez-museum. (Ethel Villafranca) vision: The pines as members Paco currently use makeshift community temporary Philippine visual art orchestra September 25, 1971 org.ph. EXHIBIT Story of ABS-CBN recounts rafts and donated boats made that aims to showcase Filipino where they can campaign to through an eight-week lecture A two-part concert series, “An Leadership program for the beginnings of the television Father Leonardo Z. from marine plywood. It is dif- talent and ingenuity through an fund their creative, innovative series. Introduction to Chamber Mu- Zero In work- industry in the country and Legaspi, OP is installed as ficult for them to do their daily online crowdfunding platform and passion-driven projects.” The first month of “Under- ‘Trajectories’ sic,” was held at the Lopez Mu- the history of the pioneering the 88th rector magnificus educators launched at EL Center cleanups since these boats are standing Visual Art through shop on estab- seum and featured the ABS- tracks evolu- Kapamilya network. This book, of the University of Santo The opening ceremony and Rina Lopez Bautista, presi- exceptional chief executive offi- already dilapidated. the Collections of Ateneo Art CBN Philharmonic Orchestra Sagip Kapamilya tends to lishing commu- which contains behind-the- Tomas. He is the first Fili- gala dinner for the launch of the dent and executive director of cers who guide large conglomer- Individuals can go to the Gallery and Lopez Museum tion of Lopez under the baton of Gerard Sa- scenes photos and interesting pino to head Asia’s oldest Superintendents’ Leadership KCFI, welcomed the guests ates… You are the division chief website (www.thesparkproject. and Library” will be held at the longa. The first concert was an Maring, Labuyo victims nity museums Museum trivia, will enlighten readers university Program (SLP) at the Eugenio to their “family’s home,” the executives. People look to you com/project/river-warrior- Lopez Museum and will run The National Workshop on The Trajectories exhibit aims to introduction to chamber music, about how Filipinos embraced a September 17, 1998 Lopez Center in Antipolo was Eugenio Lopez Training Cen- for direction. People look to you boats) to check out the details SAGIP Kapamilya has brought Sagip Kapamilya delivered for a total of eight consecutive Establishing Community Mu- examine the way the museum mostly composed of string and much-loved medium as a portal an opportunity to acknowledge ter. “We also welcome you to for leadership.” and donate either online or via relief goods to more than provisions, including ready- Saturdays, from 9am to 12nn, seums, for local government collection grew in relation to wind instruments. The next Philippine Airlines for information and entertain- the superintendents’ achieve- continue the journey with us The SLP is designed to assist BPI bank deposit. The project’s 44,705 families families in to-eat meals, clothes, milk and starting Sept. 7. units, cultural organizations the strengths and tastes of evening’s concert offered a management announces ment. (Christoph Doncillo) ments and appreciate the com- as we strive to provide our chil- education leaders in adapting backers will receive incremental Metro Manila and nearby medicines, to victims in such Resource speakers for the and nongovernment organiza- the people who directed the more complex set and included it will cease operations on mitment of the organizations dren and all other learners an to major changes in Philippine rewards in exchange for their provinces affected by typhoons areas as , Las Piñas, Lopez Museum lectures are tions, will be held at the Ateneo Members can now borrow September 23 because of behind the program in raising education that will not only be education. The participants will donation. The crowdfunding Maring and Labuyo and the Malabon, Tondo, Muntinlupa Esperanza Gatbonton (Be- de Manila on Sept. 17-20. Hidalgo at the Lopez Museum the impasse in its talks with the standards of education in relevant in an increasingly bor- receive a doctorate degree from project ends on September 26. habagat as of August 29. and Marikina in Metro Manila; ginnings of Philippine Visual This is a project of the Zero Library. Call Ethel or Paolo to the airline’s labor union the country. derless world but an education DLSU upon finishing the pro- In crowdfunding, individu- The disaster emergency and Malolos, Calumpit, Obando, Arts, Sept. 7), Dr. Ambeth In consortium (Ateneo Art inquire about the membership Source: Mercy Servida, head Meanwhile, the organiza- that is thoughtful, soulful and gram. (Natalie Pardo) als pool their resources together rehabilitation arm of ABS-CBN Hagonoy, Meycauayan, Marilao Ocampo (Luna and Hidalgo, Gallery, Ayala Museum, Bahay program. librarian, Lopez Memorial tions that continuously strive timeless,” she said. Foundation Inc. started its relief and Balagtas in Bulacan; Mariv- Sept. 14), Amb. Jose Maria Tsinoy, Lopez Memorial Mu- Museum Library to train education leaders to In his inspirational message, operations on August 12, the eles and Orion in Bataan; and Cariño (Academics: Lozano, seum and Museo Pambata) in a brass section. The event was achieve excellence are the De- Lopez Group chairman emeri- day after Labuyo, the “first super Casiguran, Aurora. Asuncion and Domingo, Sept. cooperation with the United sponsored in part by The Pro- Building, Exchange Road corner partment of Education, De La tus Oscar M. Lopez told the typhoon” to hit the country this Sagip Kapamilya was also 21) and Dr. Patrick Flores Nations Educational, Scientific scenium at Rockwell. (Claude Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- Salle University (DLSU), Aus- superintendents: “We believe… year, made landfall in Luzon. able to serve 3,332 individuals (Conservatives: Dela Rosa, and Cultural Organization and Lanzano, Mariane Pontejos) seum days and hours are Mondays Aid, Lopez Group Foundation that you are the change agents Maring, which flooded about in the soup kitchens it set up in Amorsolo, Arellano and supported by the Department The Lopez Memorial Museum to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 Inc. and Knowledge Channel who will guide and inspire this half of Metro Manila a week various typhoon-hit localities, Castañeda, Sept. 28). of Education. is at the ground floor, Benpres a.m.-5 p.m. Foundation Inc. (KCFI). program to success, much like later, is the deadliest typhoon including Quezon City; Kawit, to hit the Philippines so far this Cavite; Cainta, Rizal; and Special Feature KCh fundraisers bring Gift of year. Minalin, Pampanga. Knowledge to more students Elvie Iremedio: 50 years with the Lopezes What, where to donate By Dulce Festin-Baybay KNOWLEDGE Channel Foun- and all our other donors will give SAGIP Kapamilya has opened loperamide, antibiotics and dation Inc. (KCFI) plans to once us the same support that they have LGFI backs Halad Multipurpose Co-oop its helpdesk hotlines—411- skin ointments, are accepted FIFTY years ago, on July 16, Group and loyalty to his com- sign. She could have been a gov- is and instead of asking the elections. Tanda was really gen- Lopez Group chairman Oscar again come up with fundraisers bestowed on us the previous years,” entrepreneurs Lopez Group Foundation Inc. (LGFI) signed an 4995, 394-9272 and 0917- at the Sagip Kapamilya head- 1963, Far Eastern University panies was his prime require- ernment-employed librarian. researchers to look for it in erous to us.” M. Lopez (OML) said she for Halloween and the yuletide said Rina Lopez Bautista, KCFI professor Jose Ferrer approached ment, Elvie recalls. Looking From Constantino, who was the card catalogue which is Martial law and the Edsa cannot retire because she was agreement with Halad Multipurpose Cooperative in support of the expansion of 8844411—for people who quarters at 13 Examiner St., Revolution season that will help them give president and executive director. the latter’s vermicomposting pilot project. A shredder and a garden cutter were need relief as well as for par- West Triangle, Quezon City. a new graduate of library science back, Elvie says that she was just also a columnist for The Manila the usual procedure in other still young, not yet 60 years old. more students a bright future. Dressed in fancy costumes provided for use by the mostly women members to facilitate production. The ties who want to donate. Cash donations may be and said, “They need librarians one month into her job when an Chronicle, Elvie learned disci- institutions, Elvie can immedi- Continues Elvie: “When Through all this time, Elvie had “This year, Knowledge Chan- for the “ZomBiyaya” fundraiser cooperative, which was organized by families that were badly affected by the In-kind donations like deposited with Banco de Oro at the Lopez Museum and Li- uncle, then the superintendent pline and hard work. “He would ately pinpoint the needed book. martial law was declared, we at never thought of leaving or trans- nel plans to do fundraisers again. last year, KCFI staff went around 2006 oil spill in Guimaras, have been beneficiaries of LGFI’s CSR program. The rice, canned goods, noodles, (BDO) under the account brary.” Out of curiosity, Elvie of the city schools of Manila, ask me to look for a book, “That’s why researchers like to the museum kept on and our ferring to another company. I hope that the officers and staff Benpres Building to ask for “treats” cooperative has engaged in farming on land donated by the Lopez family. It has biscuits, coffee, sugar, wa- name ABS-CBN Foundation Cruz (later Iremedio) went to informed her that he was sometimes just giving me come to us. We want them to salaries continued. My Meralco When she reached the age of the Lopez Group of companies from Lopez Group employees. been looking into ways to engage in the business of growing and selling organic ter, clothes, blankets, mats Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya with ac- the white four-story building looking for a librarian. But the color or short title save time. Because, you see, salary stopped after the decla- of 60 and needed to retire, Elvie food crops. Photo shows Dario Pagcaliwagan (standing, 2nd from left), LGFI “Every Halloween, we add a and medicines, particularly count number 393-011-4199. behind the then Hyatt Hotel due to her (no author’s name). If sometimes the researchers don’t ration. Budget was tight. We was taken in as retainer of the program head, with the co-op members during a recent visit. (Caloy Campos) Calendar different twist to the traditional paracetamol, mefenamic acid, (Aaron Domingo) in Pasay City and nervously fear of Con- you did not find the book, know which books to look for.” stopped buying books.” Lopez Museum and Library, trick or treat…. We go around approached Renato “RC” Con- stantino, she he would snub you. Don Eniñg’s generosity After the Edsa Revolution, and as family librarian of OML stantino, the director. c o u l d So I learned Elvie’s job as librarian was Kapitan—Eugenio Lopez Jr.— for his private library which has BAYAN Academy offers the asking for money that would be “I told director Constantino not re- to practically not limited to the Lopez Mu- came home and business literally some 20,000 volumes. Recently following certificate training used to help public school stu- ‘Kapamilya’ artists extend a helping hand that I was sent by my professor,” memorize the seum and Library. She and the boomed. Elvie, now head librar- she was asked by Ambassador courses this month: dents,” said Jenny Panganiban, Yap and his family helped the says Elvie. “After a brief inter- books and late Zeny Cipriano also cata- ian, found out that Kapitan was Manuel M. Lopez (AMML) September 4-5: Finance for director for Finance of KCFI. KAPAMILYA stars were among announced visit to Sto. Domingo a garage sale at the PBB Hall typhoon victims in Calumpit, view, he immediately said that even their logued the Old Man’s personal as generous as his father. to organize his library at the Non-Finance For Christmas 2012, the those who rushed to extend a Church on August 20. near the ABS-CBN headquar- Bulacan. (With reports from I will start as an apprentice contents!” ex- library at Meralco and for this, Lopez family integrity Philippine embassy in Tokyo. September 11-12: Sales staff sold Christmas balls for helping hand to the victims of The “Huwag Ka Lang ters. Proceeds from the event www.abs-cbnnews.com and push. the next day just for one week claims Elvie. they were also given additional For Elvie, the integrity of During her stay in Tokyo, the Training the Hang a Christmas Décor typhoon Maring. Mawawala” cast, particularly will go to flood victims. abs-cbn.com) to familiarize myself with the Due to her monthly salary. the family made her stay with generosity of AMML and his September 18-19: The 8 Rs fundraiser; these were hung on , Daniel , KC Concep- joined relief op- books. Even if I was required to training with “We had double compensa- the Lopezes this long. Her four wife, Maritess, towards Elvie of Effective HR Management a Christmas tree at the lobby of Padilla, Kathryn Bernardo, cion, Sam Milby and John Es- erations in four ar- report for only half a day, I made Constantino, tion then,” Elvie fondly says. children were able to finish was such that she felt embar- September 19-20: Personal Benpres Building. Paul Salas and newly crowned trada, also gathered at the Sagip eas in addition to it whole day (with no pay). After Elvie and her “Tanda also made all of us fe- their studies until high school rassed by the special treatment Finance The proceeds of P65,140 from Ms. World-Philippines Megan Kapamilya headquarters to help contributing items one week, RC hired me. My only fellow librar- male employees the Lopez ‘Blue because the company provided given her by the couple. September 26-27: Whole both fundraisers were used to top Young dropped by the Sagip pack and distribute blankets to for relief goods entrance test was to catalogue ians do not Ladies’ of . educational loans along with Elvie is a doting grand- Brain Approach to Customer up the purchase of KCh On- Kapamilya warehouse to help the typhoon victims. Concep- and distributing books. That was five decades ago want research- We were headed by Mrs. Pacita books (without interest), a mother to her five grandchil- Service Demand packages that benefited repack relief goods. cion, along with Santos, further the bags and hot and I have not left since then.” ers to wait. Lopez and Ms. Margot Fra- practice which is still being dren, two of whom are based in For rates, call Carol Arcaya at 3,089 students of Cupang El- “One More Try” star Angel launched on August 21 a relief meals. Kim Chiu Loyalty important They would gante. We would visit squatter done to this day. This benefit Texas. Her husband, Eduardo, 426-3140. Bayan Academy ementary School in Muntinlupa Locsin made the rounds of evac- drive for storm-hit residents in helped distribute At that time, the Grand Old ask right away areas in Parañaque, and even was a big help to Elvie. is a retired engineer who also reserves the right to change and 287 students of St. Therese uation sites in Quezon City. An Cavite and Taguig City. packed meals in Man, Don Eugenio “Eñing” what the topic go to Bulacan and Pangasinan When Elvie reached her 30 worked at the Lopez Museum course dates. High School in Talakag, Bukid- active volunteer of the Philippine and Anne Cur- Pateros and Tagu- non. (N. Pardo) Red Cross, Locsin made an un- tis on August 23 spearheaded ig, while Richard Lopez, was head of the Lopez of the research to campaign during the 1964 years of service in 1993, then and Library, where they met. 10 Lopezlink September 2013 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink September 2013 11

Register now! Sudoku AS the country picks itself up from Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Free checkups, Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para the one-two punch of Labuyo 10.06.2013 Run for the Pasig River ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, and Maring—quickly followed by column at kahon. Nando—we can’t help thinking joins ‘Grand Kapamilya Weekend’ of the World Bank report, Con- discounts on Asian THIS year’s Run for the Pasig participants from schools, busi- sig River venient Solutions to an Incon- Dear Rosie River is part of Mga Kuwento nesses, government agencies and will have venient Truth: Ecosystem-based the new services and additional perks offered by the institute. Check ng Kasiyahan: The Grand Ka- families. In 2010, the 10.10.10 3K and Approaches to Climate Change, out our story on page 10. pamilya Weekend to celebrate Run for the Pasig River re- 5K cat- and its assessment with regard to It’s also a busy month for the Lopez Museum. First up is its new Eye’s 12th year ABS-CBN’s 60th anniversary corded 116,086 participants, egories. storms in the Philippines. exhibit opening this September called Trajectories. What makes this By Charizze Henson and Audrey Trinidad on television on October 5-6. breaking the Guinness World Registra- In August alone, the Philip- one particularly intriguing is that we will be able to see the influence 10.06.2013 Run for the Record for the most number of tion fees pines was devastated by two of each Lopez family member who had administered to and nurtured progression. AMD is a chronic Pasig River is one of the si- participants in a running event. are P300 extremely destructive typhoons. the museum through the years. disease that damages the macula, multaneous running events The 2011 and 2012 editions of for either Damage to agriculture and in- With the onset of the “ber” months and Santa Claus practically the area in the retina responsible that make up One Run, One the run, meanwhile, gathered race and P150 for students. frastructure wrought by Maring standing on our rooftops (as far as Christmas-crazy Pinoys are con- for central vision and recognition Philippines, which also features over 86,000 and 70,000 partici- Runners may sign up at hit P633 million, while the death cerned) we guess that you will be scouring the malls and bazaars with of fine details and colors. Ka- races organized by the ABS- pants, respectively. the 10.06.2013 Run for the toll reached 22, making it 2013’s list in hand any day now. Keep an eye peeled for Power Plant Mall pamilya will get 50% off on con- CBN Regional News Group in Now on its fifth year, the an- Pasig River booths in SM deadliest typhoon so far. Labuyo and our kapamilya foundations as well as for other friends of the sultations, 25% off on diagnostic Cebu, Davao and Bacolod and nual event helped raise P25.94 North Edsa, SM Megamall, was delisted from the list of typhoon names for exceeding the Lopez Group as they roll out their goodies for the season! examinations, treatments and by in Los million, which was used in SM MOA and at Chris Sports P1 billion damage threshold, and accounted for at least 11 ooOoo surgeries, and flexible payment Angeles. the rehabilitation of Estero de branches in , Festival deaths. Will there be a 2013 Run for the Pasig River? What’s the “gimmick” terms of up to six months. Through the Run for the Paco, River Warriors leadership Mall, SM North Edsa Annex Such deadly and costly natural disasters highlight the ur- this year? My friends and I are thinking of joining. Thanks!—Ody Those based in the South Pasig River, ABS-CBN Foun- training and community-based and SM Megamall. For more gency of the work of our cover feature, the OML Center for The “gimmick,” as you put it, is that there will be simultaneous will soon save themselves a trip dation Inc. was able to gather information campaigns. info, call 415-2272 loc. 3797 Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management runs happening in five different cities at the same time! This is part of to Pasay or Makati as Asian public support for the Pasig The Morning Madness Run or visit www.onerunonephilip- Foundation Inc. The center was founded a year ago as an ex- the milestone that ABS-CBN is celebrating this year, so expect stars Eye expands to Alabang! Asian River, mobilizing thousands of of 10.06.2013 Run for the Pa- pines.com. tension of Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez’s and fireworks—the whole nine yards! Eye’s fourth clinic, which is  Very Easy work in environmental protection and rehabilitation. Now, the ooOoo  slated to open in the latter part Easy OML Center team is hard at work on, among others, its Climate Sana manatiling Kapamilya si Judy Ann Santos. Gusto ko rin  Medium GIVE your peepers some lov- out exciting new offerings: ocu- of the year, will serve patients in  Hard Change Projections for the Philippines project in addition to syang makita sa isang indie project under Star Cinema.—Lynah ing as Asian Eye Institute offers loplasty or eye plastic surgery Alabang, Laguna and Cavite. The daily habit of these funding select projects put forward by our leading universities Let’s wait and see! free eye checkups to celebrate its services, a new clinic and even Clients, especially those and research institutions. ooOoo 12th year of providing world- concierge services. who fly in from the province Something astounding this way comes as ABS-CBN caps its Please feature the products of BayaniJuan in your upcoming is- outrageously successful people Answer to Aug puzzle class eye care to Filipinos! Lopez Group kapamilya or abroad, can look forward yearlong celebration of 60 years of Philippine television in Octo- sues. I have a couple of their denim bags (which I love!) and am in- From September 9-11, mall who want to say good-bye to to a hassle-free stay in Manila MORE and more leaders in compassion. And to lead Huffington Post Media Group. Solution, tips and ber. On top of the list of culminating activities is the fun run for terested in checking out their other stuff. Thanks in advance!—Res computer program guests and Rockwell Center sagging eyelids, crow’s feet as Asian Eye will take care of the corporate world have been with compassion, Ford Huffington described early- the Pasig River. Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig’s Faizza Tanggol said L. taking note of the benefits said he first learned to morning yoga and meditation available at residents may avail of a free eye and dark under eye circles, will their medical travel needs. The www.sudoku.com the concept for 2013 is “One Run, One Philippines: Isang Bayan Thank you for your interest in BayaniJuan’s livelihood projects. checkup and consultation at Asian enjoy 15% off on oculoplasty or institute now offers concierge of meditation, which include develop compassion as two of her “joy triggers” in a Para sa Kalikasan, wherein there will be different runs in Quezon We will be coordinating with them very soon in order to get more of Eye’s pop-up clinics in Power eye plastic surgery services at services, which cover setting lower stress levels, improved for himself through 2011 Vogue feature. [She] has City, Cebu, Davao, Bacolod and Los Angeles, California. The QC their products on our pages. Watch for our upcoming issue—or two! Plant Mall. Those who sign up for Asian Eye. These include eye appointments and follow- cognitive functioning, cre- a loving-kindness spoken out on the benefits of Eats run will be the Pasig River Run.” The other runs will have differ- any of the services offered by the bag removal, eyelid crease for- up checkups throughout the ative thinking and pro- (metta) meditation mindfulness not just for individ- ent environmental beneficiaries, said Tanggol. If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- institute will also receive special mation, drooping eye lid repair patient’s treatment; hotel or ductivity, and even im- practice. ual health, but also for corporate Let’s ham it up! Asian Eye Institute celebrates its 12th year by going south! actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, discounts all this month! and Botox injections. serviced apartment reservation; proved physical health. Ray Dalio, bottom lines. “Stress-reduction Those based in Alabang, Laguna and Cavite will soon have easier please send them to Dear Rosie through email DearRosie@ Asian Eye, which opened its The institute also offers reti- land transfers and even docu- Tony Schwartz, founder & co-CIO, and mindfulness don’t just make access to top-notch eye care as Asian Eye opens a new clinic in benpres-holdings.com or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. main clinic in Rockwell Center nal exams and various methods ment filing and travel tours. founder & CEO, The Bridgewater As- us happier and healthier, they’re Alabang later this year. Additionally, clients will surely appreciate on September 18, 2001, further to detect age-related macular de- For more info, call 898- Energy Project. Schwartz sociates USA. In a a proven competitive advantage marks this milestone by rolling generation (AMD) and delay its 2020. has been meditating 2012 conversation at for any business that wants one,” for over 20 years. He the John Main Cen- she wrote in a recent blog. (Ex- Financial Wellness originally started the tre for Meditation and cerpted from www.huffingtonpost. drippings. 6 lbs), fully cooked practice to quiet his busy mind, Inter-Religious Dialogue com) 4. Roast for another 25-35 minutes, or Procedure: Shooting a ‘picturesque investment’ according to his book What Re- at Georgetown University, about 20 minutes per pound, until the 1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, brandy and mustard. Bring LOOKING at photography spreads the risk present in every the “magic hour,” the time when ally Matters: Searching for Wis- Dalio said that meditation has Sports & Wellness ham is hot and glazed. Slice thinly to to a boil over medium; cook until glaze is thick and syrupy, three and investing side by side, we investment. It requires division the sky turns changes color and dom in America. Schwartz says opened his mind and boosted serve. minutes. (To store, refrigerate, up to two days. Reheat before us- calendar ing.) will realize that every follower of your investment by putting the sun is not too harsh. On that meditating has freed him his mental clarity. “Meditation SEPTEMBER Ham with Pineapple 2. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Using a sharp knife, cut off hard of these two fields wants to get them in different asset classes. the other hand, in investment, from migraines and helped him has given me centeredness and 14: The Plaid Run Wave 2, a great shot and to have great Shooting from different it has been proven that “time in develop patience, and he also creativity,” said Dalio. “It’s also Ingredients: 1 (12-lb) bone-in ham; 1/2 rind from ham, if any; score the fat in a diamond pattern. Place 1.5K/3K/6K (Assumption returns. However, it requires views-Investment review. There the market” is more important advocates mindfulness as a way given me peace and health.” c whole cloves; 1 (20 oz) can pineapple ham, cut side down, in a roasting pan or on a rimmed baking sheet Antipolo), 4pm. Fee: P500. knowledge of some techniques are three basic types of views in than “timing the market” be- to improve work performance. Russell Simmons, co- rings in heavy syrup; 1/2 c packed brown and cover tightly with foil. Bake until an instant-read thermometer Contact aabatch1998@ and elements (or factors), as photography: bird’s eye view, cause no one can accurately tell “Maintaining a steady res- founder, Def Jam Records; sugar; 1 (12 fl oz) can or bottle lemon- inserted in thickest part reads 145, 1 1/2 hours. yahoo.com well as discipline, to arrive at a worm’s eye view and man’s eye when a market low is the lowest ervoir of energy—physically, founder, GlobalGrind.com. WHAT’S Christmas without the acknowledged star lime flavored carbonated beverage; and 3. Brush ham generously with glaze, making sure to coat all 15: The Coast Guard Run, “picturesque investment.” view. In investing, reviewing and and when a market high is the mentally, emotionally and even Simmons has long practiced of the Pinoy Noche Buena table? With the porcine is- 1 (4 oz) jar chopped maraschino cherries exposed areas. Increase oven tem- perature to 350 degrees 3K/5K/10K (PCG, Ma- Knowing the elements or studying all aspects are impor- highest. Looking for the right spiritually—requires refueling it Transcendental Meditation, sues hogging the headlines of late, we thought that some ham was Procedure: and bake, uncovered, until glaze is sticky and ham is nila), 5am. Fee: P500-P600. factors that affect your subject tant. You may review the invest- time to invest will never come intermittently,” Schwartz wrote in speaking out about the benefits in order. 1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. browned, about 35 minutes. Serve warm or at room Contact greentennial@ or your investment will make ments that suit your risk profile because every day is a good a Harvard Business Review blog. of the practice and sitting on 2. Place ham in a roasting pan. Score the rind of the ham with a temperature. yahoo.com Honey Butter Ham diamond pattern. Press a clove into the center of each diamond. (Recipes and photos from your life easier. and investment objectives. Then time to invest. Bill Ford, executive chair- the board of the advisors for the 29: Candy Rush—Run Ingredients: 1/4 c butter; 1/2 c honey; 2/3 c brown sugar; 2 tbsp Drain the juice from the pineapple rings into a medium bowl, and busycooks.about.com, www. Rule of thirds-Diversifica- you may also look at the histori- You need patience to come man, Ford Motor Company. David Lynch Foundation for Against Diabetes, tion. The rule of thirds means cal returns especially during crisis up with a good image. In in- Ford is a big proponent of med- Consciousness-Based Educa- Dijon mustard; whole cloves; and 3-5 lb half ham, fully cooked stir in the brown sugar and lemon-lime soda. Coat the ham with marthastewart.com and 3K/5K/10K/16K (Quirino that you divide your perspective or bear markets, the selection of vesting, patience is also a major itation in the business world, tion and World Peace. “You don’t Procedure: this mixture. Arrange the pineapple rings over the outside of the http://allrecipes.com) Grandstand), 4:30am. into three equal parts vertically stocks or underlying securities, factor if you want to realize according to Inc. Magazine. At have to believe in meditation for 1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Melt butter in small microwave-safe ham. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple Fee: P450-P750. Contact and two equal parts horizon- and the fund manager’s track re- your investment goals. Favor- this year’s Wisdom 2.0 confer- it to work,” Simmons wrote in a bowl. Stir in honey, brown sugar and mustard until smooth; set ring, and secure with a toothpick. [email protected] aside. 3. Bake uncovered for four to five hours, basting frequently with tally, then place your subject cord. This will give you an ample able luck in photography and ence, Ford was interviewed by Huffington Post blog. “You just 29: Men’s Health Ur- either on the left or right part of understanding of the kind of investment does happen, but leading American Buddhist have to take the time to do it. The 2. Place ham in roasting pan. Score the top surface of the ham in the juices, until the internal temperature of the ham is banathlon, 5K/10K/21K your perspective. This will give investment you are getting into. depending on luck alone will teacher Jack Kornfield. Ford old truth is still true today, ‘God a diamond pattern, making the cuts about 3/4 inch apart. Push a 160ºF. Be sure the meat thermometer is not touching (SM MOA), 4am. Fee: you better balance compared to The “magic hour”-Time not make you a good photogra- told Kornfield that during dif- helps those who help themselves.’ whole clove, point side down, into the center of each diamond in the bone. Remove toothpicks before serving. P850-P950. putting your subject at the cen- in the market. Photographers pher or a good investor. (Ryan ficult times at the company, he My advice? Meditate.” the ham. Contact www.facebook. Brandied Ham ter. On the other hand, diversi- often wait for dawn or dusk to Dexter Santos. Excerpted from set an intention every morning Arianna Huffington, 3. Spoon half of the butter mixture over the ham. Roast, uncov- com/menshealthphilippines fication gives you balance as it come as this is what they call www.bpiassetmanagement.com) to go through his day with president & editor in chief, ered, for 20 minutes, then spoon over the rest of the butter mixture. 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