May 2009 Celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10! Take a break and treat Mom to Bantay Kalikasan’s ecotour, indulge in a lunch buffet at the Eugenio Lopez Center (details on page 11) or check out gift ideas from Rockwell Power Plant Mall (on page 12).

Available online at www.lopezlink.ph leads ‘one big push’ to clean up the IN 1999, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) did the near impos- “It requires the involvement of a large number of the population; 2008 performance: sible when it successfully took on the management of the reforesta- in fact, most of Metro , if you really want to keep it clean tion of the La Mesa Watershed area through its then newly formed over the long term.” ABS-CBN environmental arm, Bantay Kalikasan. The 27-kilometer Pasig River winds through lumalakas pa! ...p.2 This year, the foundation trains its sights on a bigger and more and connects Laguna de Bay to by way of the Na- ambitious rescue effort—cleaning up Manila’s jewel, the Pasig River, pindan Channel, one of the four major tributaries; the others through Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP). are San Juan River, Pateros-Taguig River and Marikina River. ”We have to change the way we look at the river,” AFI man- In all, a total of 47 tributaries, esteros and creeks feed into the aging director Gina Lopez said during the program launch in river. February. “We should use the media to awaken the conscious- Project co-managers ness and the reverence that people should have for the Pasig KBPIP aims to arrest some 80 years of abuse of the Pasig River, River.” which saw the waterway decline steadily from “an important means “This is a massive project because you’re not just talking of the of transport and center of economic activity” during pre-Hispanic Pasig River but also of the tributaries,” stressed KBPIP project Who manager Girlie Aragon in a later interview with LopezLink. Turn to page 6 made it?: 2008 LAA nomi- nees known ...page 4 Photo:Damon Lynch

Join the 180-day challenge! …page 10 View of San Juan River from Sevilla Bridge, Mandaluyong. San Juan River is a major tributary of Pasig River.   Lopezlink May 2009 Lopezlink May 2009 2008 Lopez Group financial performance Meralco welcomes PBR decision ABS-CBN lumalakas pa! MERALCO said it wel- The ERC approved an average ity service since the distribution comes the approval by the En- distribution charge of P1.22 per utility (DU) is fined if it does By Carla Paras-Sison ing site sa internet. Dahil sa come sa US$14.5 milyon mula TOTAL REVENUES Net income/ (loss) ergy Regulatory Commission kWh. It also directed Meralco not meet service level standards. mga ganitong investment, US$104.6M. (ERC) of its rate translation to accelerate the CERA refund, Private DUs are mandated to NANATILING malakas naabot ng ABS-CBN ang Ang pag-utang ng First 2007 2008 % change 2007 2008 % change under performance-based reg- from 4 centavos implemented enter PBR, a rate-setting meth- ang ABS-CBN noong 2008 mga bagong manonood tu- Gen noong bilhin nito ang ulation (PBR). starting March, to 14.61 centa- odology successfully employed at umakyat ng 9% ang con- lad ng kabataan, at naibababa controlling stake sa EDC ABS-CBN P19.94B P22.31B +12 P1.27B P1.39B 9 + With the approval, Meralco vos per kWh this May. in countries such as the United solidated net profit nito sa P1.4 ang gastos para sa paggawa at noong Nobyembre 2007 at ga- Benpres P19.89B P22.31B +12 P5.37B P2.93B* -45 will be the latest electric utility With the three rate devel- States, the United Kingdom bilyon, mula P1.3B noong pagtago ng video. yundin ang unrealized foreign EDC P18.80B P19.10B +2 P8.60B P1.30B** -85 Power group nagsaayos ng to implement PBR-based rates. opments for May—the PBR and . 2007. Nagdagdag din ng 12% exchange losses mula sa re- US$1.10B US$1.80B +61 US$104.60M US$14.5M -86 pagkakautang First Gen The National Transmission adjustment, CERA refund “It is close to six years since ang consolidated revenues valuation ng foreign currency +43 P4.48B* P1.19B* -73 FPHC P55.00B P78.57B Corporation, whose operations change, and lower transmission Meralco was last allowed to ad- sa P22.3B mula P19.9B. At Nahirapan ang power loans at assets ng First Gen Jan. 2008-March 2008 Financial Results (unaudited) -22 Meralco P200.69B P191.78B -4 P4.04B P3.13B*** Meralco boosts renewable energy portfolio. MERALCO signed a contract for were recently assumed by the just its rates. The last time we bagama’t mahina ang TV ad- and energy sector ng Lo- group ang may pinakamalak- charges—there will be a net re- the supply of electricity with Montalban Methane Power Corporation (MMPC), allowing Meralco to National Grid Corporation of had an adjustment was in June vertisements sa pangkalahatan, pez Group noong 2008 dala ing epekto sa pagbaba ng net *Net income attributable to equity holders of the parent duction of 1.4-centavos per kWh source clean energy from the MMPC’s 8.19-megawatt renewable power generating plant in Rodriguez, the , first imple- 2003 when the bill was un- bumaba lamang ng 1% ang air- ng pagbuno sa mga pagka- income. **Kasama ang P8.9 bilyong losses from the revaluation of EDC’s JPY12 billion loan at P2 bilyong one-time income from arbitration award; kung wala in average power rates for May. ang mga ito, nasa P5.5B ang recurring net income ng EDC . The plant will recover harmful methane gas from the Rodriguez garbage dump to generate electric- mented PBR rates three years ith the PBR, customers bundled,” the company said in time revenues ng ABS-CBN kautang na dolyares at yen na Nakabawas din dito ang W ***Kasama ang P2.5B na provision for probable losses para sa disallowed recovery of generation costs; kung wala ito, nasa P5.65B ang net income ity, enabling Meralco to increase its capacity and alleviate global warming through the reduction of carbon ago. For Meralco, implementa- can look forward to higher effi- a statement. (Meralco Corporate sa P13.5B from P13.6B. apektado naman ng pandaig- pagbayad ng buwis para sa bu- emissions during electricity generation. Photo shows (l-r) Meralco executive vice president and networks ng Meralco tion will start May 2009. ciency and reliability in electric- Marketing) Bumuti naman ng 9% ang digang krisis pampinansiyal. ong taon ng First Gas Power head Ricardo Buencamino, Meralco president and COO Jose P. de Jesus, MMPC chairman Salvador direct sales sa P5.8B dahil sa Bagama’t tumaas o hindi Corporation, dahil nag-expire recovery of generation costs pez Group ay nagkaroon ng sa kasalukuyang kaguluhan sa Zamora II and MMPC president Peregrino Fernandez. (Meralco Corporate Marketing) pagdami ng subscriptions sa halos gumalaw ang revenues, na ang income tax holiday nito samantalang P4.10B ang para consolidated revenues na pandaigdigang kalakal. ABS-CBN Global, lalo na sa pawang bumaba ang net in- para sa Santa Rita power plant sa pagsauli ng transmission P78.57B noong 2008. Ito Benpres consolidated revenues lumobo Meralco braces for Estados Unidos. Nang idada- come ng mga kumpanya sa noong Mayo 2007. Humina charges sa mga customers. ay mas mataas ng 43% kaysa gdag pa ang kontribusyon ng power group, at malaking rin ang net income ng First Kung wala ang provision P55.00B na revenues noong Ang Benpres, parent com- EDC gears up for more SkyCable na P2.6B noong bahagi nito ang pagbaba ng Gen Hydro Power Corpora- para sa probable losses da- 2007.Ang net income attrib- pany ng ABS-CBN at ng 2008, umabot ng P8.8B ang halaga ng piso sa dolyar at sa tion (FGHPC), ang owner hil sa disallowed recovery of utable to equity holders of the increased power usage FPHC, ay nagtala ng consoli- direct sales kasama ang Sky- yen noong nakaraang taon. at operator ng Pantabangan- generation costs na P2.52B, parent ay P1.2B, o mas maliit dated revenues na P22.307B MERALCO assured its cus- “During the summer clude the proper cleaning and Cable, or mataas ng 52% sa Ang Energy Develop- Masiway hydroelectric power ang net income ng Meralco ng 73% kaysa P4.5B. Ang noong 2008, o 12% na mas overseas ventures tomers that it will continue to months, consumption levels of maintenance of appliances so P5.8B noong 2007. ment Corporation (EDC) ay plant complex, dahil sa mas ay umabot sa P5.65B o mas pagbaba ng net income ay da- malaki kaysa P19.891B noong AS part of its expansion of its geothermal companies willing The company is also await- provide uninterrupted power our customers increase. Cool- that these may work more ef- Tumaas ng 12% ang total ex- nag-report ng P1.3B na net kaunting irrigation require- mataas ng 39% kumpara hil sa mas mataas na foreign 2007. Kaya lamang, bumaba geothermal operations abroad, to develop its vast geothermal ing the renewal of its drilling this summer season. However, ing appliances like air-condi- ficiently, the use of compact penses sa P19.9B mula P17.7B income, mas mababa ng 85% ments na nagpababa sa gener- noong 2007. exchange losses at finance ng 66% ang net income attrib- Energy Development Corpo- resources. He added that EDC contract with Lihir Gold Ltd. the power utility said that a sig- tioners, refrigerators, freezers, fluorescent lights, the system- dahil na rin sa consolidation mula P8.6B noong 2007. Ang ation output nito at sa presyo Ang total consolidated rev- charges noong 2008. utable to the equity holders of ration (EDC) is branching out was among the firms that had in Papua New Guinea; the nificant increase in the demand electric fans and water pumps atic planning and usage of flat ng SkyCable. Ang cost of sales revenues naman ay umangat sa wholesale electricity spot enues ng Meralco ay bumaba Noong Abril 2008, nag- the parent sa P1.811B kumpa- to Indonesia, where it is set applied with the Indonesian contracts with Lihir, a leading in electricity due to the hot would be in great demand to irons, air-conditioners and re- and services ay umakyat ng ng kaunti (+2%) sa P19.1B market. ng bahagya (-4%) sa P191.78B issue ng P4.3B na halaga ng ra sa P5.365B. to develop that country’s geo- government to conduct a pre- gold producer in Pacific, weather might lead to unavoid- fend off the heat. Vacationing frigerators. 41%. Gayunpaman, bumaba mula P18.8B. Kasama sa re- Inaasahang babalik sa nor- mula P200.69B. Ang revenue preferred shares ang FPHC Ang malakas na perfor- thermal resources. liminary survey. is one of the major sources of able outages because of system students would be staying at Meralco suggests that their ng 3% ang production costs sulta ang P8.9B na pagkalugi mal ang kalagayang pampinan- mula sa bentahan ng kury- para sa pagbabayad ng ba- mance ng ABS-CBN ang The company is studying Aquino said that Indonesia EDC’s drilling revenues for overload and breakdowns. home and … spending their consumers check their electric- dahil sa masugid na pagbaban- mula sa revaluation o pag- siyal ng First Gen sa taong ito ente ay mas mababa ng 5% hagi ng mga pagkakautang nag-angat sa revenues ng several options, including un- presents good opportunities, the past decade. The company “Although Meralco regularly free time with entertainment ity usage through the Meralco tay sa mga gastusin. bago ng halaga ng Japanese dahil sa pagtatapos ng malal- sa P187B mula P196B. Ang nito, at para na rin sa mga Benpres. Gayunman, tulad dertaking a preliminary survey which the company intends to has purchased a modern drill- upgrades and maintains its fa- appliances,” added Meralco appliance calculator (MAC) at Inaasahang lalo pang lalakas yen debt ng EDC. Mayroong aking refinancing activities at overall electricity sales ay lu- bagong pinamumuhunan ng mga kumpanya sa power of four geothermal sites in In- explore. But EDC is also look- ing rig worth about P21 mil- cilities so these operate in the external communications www.meralco.com.ph and at ang ABS-CBN sa hinaharap JPY12 bilyong pagkakautang sa pagbayad ng huling bahagi maki ng 2% sa 26,799 giga- sa electronics at electricals group, nagkaroon din ng for- donesia. ing at opportunities in other lion to help it bag more inter- best condition, there may be in- manager Joe Zaldarriaga. leading appliance stores. Cus- dahil sa proyektong magpa- ang EDC na dapat bayaran sa ng Japanese yen loan ng EDC watt-hours sa 2008. Gayun- manufacturing. Kasama ang eign exchange losses ang Ben- EDC president and chief South Asian countries as well national drilling contracts, as stances when some areas within Meralco customers are asked tomers are also encouraged to palakas sa broadcast signal Hunyo 2009. sa Hunyo. paman, bumaba ng 4% ang Benpres Holdings Corpora- pres sa halagang P2.270B, executive Paul Aquino said In- as in the Middle East, he add- well as boost revenue streams. the Meralco franchise may ex- to conserve and use electricity visit the website for electricity Electricity sales bahagyang nito. Sa kasalukuyan, mahina Ang epekto nito ay baha- average electricity rates dahil tion, binenta ng FPHC ang kumpara sa foreign exchange donesia is welcoming foreign ed. (Toni Nieva) perience some power interrup- wisely to further lower their saving tips and to get in touch ang signal ng ABS-CBN sa gyang naibsan ng P2 bilyong tumaas sa mas mababang presyo ng lahat ng shares nito sa in First gains noong 2007 na P3.242B. tions caused by circumstances consumption and thus avoid with the Meralco Call Center Metro Manila at suburbs at one-time income mula sa arbi- Ang Meralco naman ay power generation. Sa kata- Philippine Infrastructure Bumaba ang halaga ng piso beyond its control,” said energy system overloading. Electric- hotline at 16211. (Meralco Cor- sa Central kung kaya tration award na tinanggap ng nagtala ng consolidated net pusan ng 2008, bumilang ng Inc. (FPII) noong Nobyem- laban sa dolyar noong 2008 at management head Nixon Hao. ity conservation measures in- porate Marketing) malabo ang reception ng flag- EDC sa contract implemen- income of P3.13B noong 4.57 milyong customers ang bre 2008. Nakatanggap ang karamihan ng pagkakautang ABS-CBN leads in nat’l TV ratings ship nitong Channel 2 sa mga tation issues nito sa National 2008, mas mababa ng 22% Meralco. FPHC ng halagang P6.2B sa ng Benpres ay dolyar. PROMOS & OFFERS FPHC revenues ABS-CBN continues to uphold are fast gaining ground, while kabahayan. Ang malabong Power Corporation. Kung kaysa P4.04B. Kasama rito ang naturang transaksiyon. Nagkaroon naman ng gain its leadership in the national its ratings in the suburbs and reception ay nakakaapekto sa tatanggalin ang mga nonrecur- provision for probable losses at Ang First Philippine Hold- Ang pagbabawas ng utang on sale of investment in an as- TV ratings with an overall au- Central Luzon have improved Bayan Wireless Broadband for P699 pagpili ng mga programa ng ring items na ito, ang recurring refund na P6.62B at sa hala- ings Corporation (FPHC) ng FPHC at ng mga kumpa- sociate na P3.2B ang Benpres dience share of 44% or eight due to the ongoing retrofitting Bayan has expanded the availability of its wireless service with mga manonood. net income ng EDC ay umabot gang ito, P2.52B ang para sa na holding company para nya sa ilalim nito ay itinutur- ng ibenta nito ang shares sa percentage points higher than of the network’s tower and the broadband services to other parts of Metro speeds up to 256kbps Marami pang ibang pinag- ng P5.5B. d i s a l l o w e d sa power businesses ng Lo- ing na masinop na pagharap FPII noong Nobyembre. GMA’s 36%, based on the data introduction of UHF channels kagastusan ang ABS-CBN First Gen revenues, tumaas Manila through its new wireless service. The for only P699/month. It is from global research specialist in provinces like Bulacan and service uses existing bayanWIRELESS land- now available in , Pasig, Pasay, noong 2008 upang mapabuti Ang First Gen ay nagreport Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) Pampanga. line infrastructure with Evolution-Data Opti- Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Taguig, ang paglilingkod sa mga ng 61% na pagtaas ng consoli- for March 2009. “We expect improvements mized (EVDO) technology. Mandaluyong, San Juan, Quezon City, Ma- manonood. Inilunsad nito ang dated revenues sa US$1.8B sa reports sustained growth in ‘08 Vivian Tin, head of ABS- in reception in the suburbs Bayan Wireless Broadband offers unlimited nila and Malabon. (Freyja Santos) DZMM Teleradyo sa TF- 2008 mula US$1.1B noong CBN research and business Zaijan Jaranilla as Santino in starting midyear,” Tin said. “In B AYA N bayanWIRELESS landline year, at P2.4B compared to Bayan also maintained its mar- CNow! at sa cable, gumamit 2007. Ang pagyabong ng rev- analysis, said the network’s pro- “May Bukas Pa.” Central Luzon, we have set up r e - (BWL), while maintaining 2007’s P2.05B. Internet rev- ket leadership in the wireless Connect with SkyBROADBAND, win prizes ng tapeless TV production, enues ay dahil sa consolidation grams dominate the primetime UHF channels so viewers can p o r t e d t h e c o n - our advantage in fixed voice enues, including BayanDSL, landline category with a 30% (32.6%) and “Rated K” (30.6%) SKY- work to sign up for SkyBROADBAND’s 15- at bumili ng 5% sa Multiply ng EDC sa First Gen. Buma- block, clinching seven out of the watch our programs and this tinuous growth of its voice, and data services, is starting continued its record upswing, increase in 2008 to 180,000 have been performing strongly BROAD- day free trial to win. Inc., isang social network- ba naman ng 86% ang net in- top 10 slots with the inspira- has addressed the problem.” broadband and strategic services to pay off,” said chief execu- posting P1.4B, thus gaining postpaid clients. during weekends. “Wowowee” BAND Con- The first place winners will get P100,000, tional teleserye “May Bukas Pa” In terms of socioeconomic ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS in 2008. tive consultant Tunde Fafun- 36% higher than the previous Bayan recognized a P777 (22.0%) is the only noontime nects online while the second and third place winners will (39.1%), “I Love Betty La Fea” class, the TNS data shows Strong subscriber and reve- wa. year’s P1.0B. million loss after taxes due to program that made it to the promo is open receive P50,000 and P25,000. In addition, 10 May 13: (37.5%) and “Tayong Dalawa” ABS-CBN is leading in 85% First Gen Corp., Rockwell Tent, 9 am nue growth contributed a 15% Revenue growth was driv- The growth of BWL and unrealized foreign exchange Top 20. to SkyCable or SkyBROADBAND subscrib- iPod Shuffles will be raffled off to registrants. May 25: (36.2%) leading the race. of the total Philippine house- First Philippine Holdings Corp., Meralco Theater, 3 pm revenue increase to P6.3 bil- en by an 11% gain in voice BayanDSL drove Bayan’s rev- losses. ABS-CBN continues to ers in Metro Manila. To join, visit http://con- Promo period is until June 30, 2009. Contact “TV Patrol World” (31.9%) holds or those belonging to May 26: Meralco, Meralco Theater, 9 am lion from the P5.5B posted in services, to P3.8B over P3.3B enue to grow 15% versus in- “The Bayan story in 2008 register strong performances in nects.skybroadband.com.ph and register. You the 24/7 customer service hotline at 631-0000, continues to be the country’s classes AB, C and D. It is also June 9: Energy Development Corp., (tentative), TBA 2007 as well as a 34% increase the previous year, with a dustry growth of 4%. was one of customer growth Northern and Southern Luzon, can either join as a group creator or group text 0917-6310000 or 0918-8631000, or visit leading TV news program, the and . Its leading in 70% of the country’s June 11: Benpres Holdings Corp., Meralco Theater, 8am in EBITDA to P1.88B com- marked increase of 123% for Bayan also made headway based on strategic technology member and get as many people in your net- www.skybroadband.com.ph. while “Maalaala Mo Kaya” TV ratings in Metro Manila areas. (Kane Choa) June 18: ABS-CBN Corp., Theater, 8 am pared to 2007’s P1.4B. BWL. into increasing its total sub- and infrastructure investments *TBA—Time, venue to be announced “Our strategic move to of- Data and Internet business scribers by 9% to more than we made,” Fafunwa said. fer unlimited talking through gained 18% over the previous 500,000 by the end of 2008. (Freyja Santos) Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.lopezlink.ph   Lopezlink May 2009 Lopezlink May 2009 potato PRCHALLENGE couch ‘Only You’ starts cooking

Social work, quality products associated with Lopez name THE TV remake of the “Ko- a passion for cooking. Her high Romana, Iya Villania, treats reanovela” “Only You” stars the school friend, Jonathan (Diether) Irma Adlawan, Candy By Carla Paras-Sison opinion makers that include Strengths of Lopez name for ABS- this satisfaction is negatively most talented stars in the indus- loves her dearly and shares her Pangilinan, Bing Pimen- media and the academe. Similar to a number of C B N impacted by a general percep- New format for try—, Sam Milby passion for cooking. On the tel, Ella Cruz and Dick A survey commissioned by The study provides a base- prominent families included among all tion of expensive rates and ‘Pilipinas, Game and . other hand, TJ (Sam) is from a Israel. 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The new search will changed their lives the life of the other and this will and mind with a family with helping people and perceived quality and social vice provider TNS, the Lopezes of ABS- tay Bata 163 is the most popular “Pilipinas, Game KNB” features eight forever. spark love. pinch of love and Cinema One communities, as well as with responsibility. are differentiated for their con- C B N among all sectors, and is strongly teams in the elimination. Four will advance to Angel plays Jillian, a very “Only You” also stars, Tirso happiness! (L. Dionisio-Pirava- delivering quality products According to Boo Chanco, cern for people and being “in programs associated with either ABS- the Taranta Round, then the top two advance stubborn and proud girl who has Cruz III, Al Tantay, Dimples lasamy) Originals’ and services. senior vice president of Ben- the service of the Filipino.” This ABS-CBN’s Eugenio Lopez III is ba lanced CBN or the Lopez family. to the Diskarte Round. The team with the The image study aimed pres Group PR, the results translates also to the perception one of the Lopez family members ac- with con- TNS is a global market best strategy and the widest knowledge ‘Yanggaw’ to establish how the Lopez of the study will serve as in- that the business is “not run tive in feeding programs for commu- cern for research company with head- plays in the Million Round for the P2- nities served by group foundations. the com- name, vis-à-vis those of other puts for the group, as well as purely for profit.” Most men- quarters in London and opera- million jackpot. Watch the new “Pili- Kristine is ‘’ soars high prominent families in Philip- for individual companies, in tions of their concern for people Among the Lopez Group munity and social development. tions in 34 countries including pinas, Game KNB” after “Ruffa and Ai,” “KOMIKS Presents Mars Ravelo’s lady who has vivid dreams which pine business, is perceived by planning business operations, were about their donations companies, ABS-CBN and Meanwhile, satisfaction for China, the biggest market in only on ABS-CBN. (Kane Choa) Edu Manzano Nasaan Ka, Maruja?” will definitely at first she cannot explain. As the “YANGGAW” proved the general public and special corporate social responsibility to foundations, charities and Meralco are the more highly Meralco was driven by its pro- the world. 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Sometimes the interviewer The point is to make sure your how to do it and you must Group, Improved Field After the prescreening men said that they will definitely do their best to bring the the head. Her remains were cre- cidents in project. (Kane Choa) for them. won’t ask you anything from message(s) and your name practice, practice, practice. Servicing Efficiency; E-Me- process, the nominations will “primetime” feel to the afternoon block of ABS-CBN. mated on April 22. life. He 2. You may spend hours prep- the talking points provided and business come across. 13. Your clients are needed for dia Program—ABS-CBN be submitted to the screen- The other artists that shape ABS-CBN chairman and CEO also urged ping for a TV segment and prior the interview. Be pre- 9. A story could be rescheduled stories. Always have a few Foundation Inc., Schools for ing committee composed of the powerhouse cast of Eugenio Lopez III and network Ted’s fam- ABS-CBN CEO Eugenio Lopez III (2nd from left) leads net- only 20 seconds of it is shown pared for possible off-the- many times. Sometimes the people in mind that are will- Schools (S4S) Campaign. functional experts, who will “Kambal sa Uma” are Jason executives Peter Musngi, March ily to “go work executives and employees in offering a mass for the late Trina in a story. This is the reality wall questions or controver- reporter doesn’t know when ing to speak to a reporter. LopezLink Team, Unity then determine the semifi- Abalos, Matt Evans, Lot- Ventosa, Charie Villa, Maria back to the of editing and time elements sial viewpoints, too. it will run. You may have 14. Don’t say “No comment” lot de Leon, Eva Darren, Ressa, Glenda Gloria, Bong Oso- Ga l i lees Etong, mom of Kaye Etong (3rd from left) and wife of anchor Ted in Diversity: LopezLink nalists. Finally, the panel of Failon. behind the scenes with pro- 8. A reporter usually works on something happening on a or ask for certain things to be 2008; “The Power and the judges will select the best Aldred Gatchalian, Carlo rio, Evelyn Javier, and other radio of your ducers. a variety of stories at a time. Saturday, but the reporter “off the record.” This is why it’s Glory” Team, Eugenio Lopez among the semifinalists. Guevara, Bing Davao, and television news personalities, life with your mom. Begin to see Kaye said all the support that 3. Sometimes you are only half During the interview, they wants to do it Sunday. Find important to go over talking Foundation Inc., “The Power Log on to www.lopez- Allan Paule, Nonie along with other Kapamilya, came the things that you did not notice their family received had been a of the story. To be unbiased, may not even know your a way to make it work. points and be prepared through and The Glory, The Story of the groupbeknet.net for more Buencamino, Bangs together and condoled with the before. The special graces that she big help. journalists will sometimes name or may even call you by 10. Cold hard fact: Sometimes media coaching so you know Manila Chronicle, 1945-1988”; details about the program. Garcia, Jordan Herrera Failons. The mass was sponsored shared with you in her lifetime, “Lahat po kayo ay naging tunay look for another source to the wrong name. Don’t get the interviewer doesn’t re- how to get your point across Team FPIP, Self-regulation: (Bheng Relatado-Rubia) and Gina Alajar. (Lorelie Shaina Magdayao by the news and current affairs channeled by God through your na Kapamilya,” she said. (Anne discuss the topic at hand. offended and politely correct. ally care about the topic. For effectively. Dionisio-Piravalasamy) and Melissa Ricks division and the Manila radio di- mother.” Grace Apostol) A scene from the movie   Lopezlink May 2009 Lopezlink May 2009 by the numbers executiveFEATURE By Carla Paras-Sison tifaceted solutions and activities for the Pasig River’s revival. GIRLIE Aragon is concurrent proj- With Aragon’s track record in ect director of Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog program management, keeping Pasig (KBPIP) and deputy director various components of operations of Bantay Bata 163 (BB163), both consistently working toward the vi- programs of ABS-CBN Founda- sion, it was but natural for Lopez THE Pasig River and tion Inc. (AFI). The former artistic to enlist her help for KBPIP. KBPIP at a glance: director of the Cultural Center of One of the biggest challenges the Philippines has stayed on top of the project is facing is the lack Length of the Pasig BB163 operations since 2000, setting of land in Metro Manila, not River, in kilometers up the Children’s Village in Norza- only for settlers, but also for 27Number of major and Clockwise from top: A scenic view of the Pa- really mobilizing the schools, the garay, Bulacan and the program’s the recycling facilities that sig River; Environment Sec. , minor tributaries barangays in the community.” nationwide branch network. would help reduce water Gina Lopez and NHA general manager Rico 47 Cleaning up the river and deal- “I found it very hard to refuse Laxa sign on to support KBPIP; Boys at play ing with the logistics that come in the river as captured by New Zealand Gina (Lopez, AFI managing direc- with the job is very challenging, tor). I knew very little (about social Gina Lopez’s deputies photographer Damon Lynch; Residents what with the sheer number of demonstrate the spirit of volunteerism as they work) but what attracted me was people involved within and with- clean up Estero de Paco; Gina Lopez with the recognition (by AFI) that cre- out the organization. Aragon PRRC, MMDA officials and other VIPs at ative imagination had a role to play The and the the launch of the Sta. Ana MRF; The backs averred that the key lies in engag- artist traffic cop in the healing of abused children, in 7,000 of the shanties in the Paco estero look out to ing everybody and firing them up helping them imagine a better life. Estimated amount of a floor of trash; Houses await their new oc- because some of them might pos- With my background in arts and pollutants. Another hurdle is the re- sons and organizations who wish to cal government units and a host of garbage generated by Metro cupants in the Calauan resettlement site. sibly just have the solutions. Outpouring of volunteers culture, I found the connection in location away from the waterways. reduce pollution and create a better nongovernment organizations, all Manila residents per day, the use of imagination for healing. “A lot of well-intentioned people metropolis. their activities can be logged onto in tons KBPIP... from page 1 (MMDA), the National Housing Aragon, who is also deputy di- lish clean river zones or CRZs in nize the different plans, we will The support has been hearten- Besides, how do you refuse abused have done this (river cleanup). Within a month, Estuar put the framework to properly account Authority (NHA) led by Vice rector of Bantay Bata 163, said their key locations, but especially at the be closer to cleaning the river up ing, she observed. “There’s been an Estimated children? I wanted to see where it Sometimes we do a cleanup and together a general framework in for their efforts and the impact each times to being biologically dead in the President Noli de Castro, and the experience in different programs— headwaters, along the river, which faster.” outpouring of volunteers, ideas on number of (AFI work) would take me and how the next day, it’s dirty again. So we which the many aspects of the pro- project has on the overall goal. 1990s. Today, one routinely comes Department of Science and Tech- BayaniJuan, Bantay Kalikasan, Sagip will be overseen by the concerned Other components of the phys- how to help us along. It’s been very, tons dumped1,500 illegally on I could help,” recalls Aragon. just do it all over again. This is the gram—the multifaceted solutions In this manner, Estuar will act across images of the waters choked nology’s Industrial Technology De- Kapamilya, Bayan Microfinance, E- Metro Manila LGUs. According to ical thrust of the cleanup include very encouraging, and we just need private land, rivers, creeks A University of the Philippines time to show our mettle. We have to to the multifaceted problems of the as some sort of traffic cop to make by a solid floor of detritus, so thick velopment Institute (DOST-ITDI) Media and Bantay Bata—will come Aragon, up to 14 CRZs out of the the construction of easements to set up the vessels to catch all this and Manila Bay graduate of AB English and Com- show that we are serious about the Pasig River—can be classified and sure various activities are actually one can almost walk on it; of giant have come onboard. in handy in Calauan. targeted 407 are already in place. along the river to deter people goodwill.” Percentage of the Immediate targets parative Literature, Aragon was cleanup and that we will not be go- monitored. Applying project man- helping, and properly prioritized pipes gushing industrial waste into From the private sector, Ma- Existing partnerships with from resettling in the area, as well She emphasized the important drafted for the KBPIP project in ing away anytime soon. We’re giv- agement techniques, there is now in terms of how much help they are pollution in the the waters; or even of residents liter- nila Water Co., Maynilad Water government agencies and nonprof- “A lot of the pollution is do- as putting in filtration systems and role of the media and the citizenry 60Pasig River coming from February 2009. ing it our best shot,” says Aragon. room to accommodate the efforts contributing to the goal. ally using the river as their personal Services Inc., Goldilocks, Globe its will also be put to good use as mestic, so if we can try to stop the garbage traps to catch solid waste in monitoring the project. Media “It’s been a privilege to actualize Enter the traffic cop of all interested parties and a way Aragon welcomes Estuar’s frame- household waste, according toilet, without batting an eyelash. Asiatique Realty Holdings and everyone gets busy with laying the toxic input in those sources, then it in the water. Bioremediation, may also help push the project to a PRRC study Gina’s vision, which I’ve found to First Philippine Holdings Cor- to measure their contribution. work as a means to align all the efforts “We need to make the person in ABS-CBN are among those that groundwork for a new life for the would be easier to keep the waters meanwhile, will be utilized to forward by encouraging corporate always be anchored on the highest poration’s Fiorello R. Estuar also The reduction of pollution loads being done to clean up the Pasig. Quezon City, for example, realize have signed on to support KBPIP, transplanted residents: with the downriver clean,” she said. clean water right at the source, so and community effort, as well as ideals, sustained by the wonder and joined the KBPIP team in March will be the main measure for activi- “There is a chance for everybody that what little creek or that estero in addition to a growing list of in- Department of Education for put- To address the problem of that it is already clean by the time highlighting success stories and faith of a child, and executed with 2009. He had come out of retire- ties directed toward cleaning up the to come in and to help in whatever Number160 of behind his house is actually flowing dividual partners. ting in educational TV infrastruc- solid waste management, material it goes on to the Pasig. other activities and initiatives. incredible energy and passion. I saw ment in 2001 to lead construction river. Pollutants in the Pasig River way they can. Gina wants to involve “eco aides” into the Pasig River, so anything he The rehabilitation of the ture and teacher training and edu- recovery facilities (MRFs), which For the long term, KBPIP is “If we don’t involve the citi- in the Pasig River project a chance subsidiary First Balfour Inc., where have been identified as domestic the Lopez Group companies in employed to throws into that actually ends up in river will be accomplished chiefly cational facilities; and with Gawad are basically better-equipped re- working with the two water com- zens, how can we ever hope to pa- for us to have a more humane, liv- he is now vice chairman and chief liquid waste, industrial liquid waste, taking stewardship of certain por- clean up the the Pasig,” Aragon said. through physical efforts on the part Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity cycling centers, will be put up so panies, Maynilad and Manila Wa- trol such a massive area? We really able urban environment. It’s imag- executive officer. and solid waste. Estuar has classi- tions of the river. Personally, apart river in 2008 Through the Pasig River Re- of KBPIP and its partners, and for housing units. barangays will have a place to put ter, to fast track the establishment have to count on citizen participa- ining and creating a better space for A civil engineer with a Doctor fied solutions to reduce waste into from cleaning up the water, I hope habilitation Commission (PRRC), raising the consciousness of the “As Bantay Bata, were doing the their empties and nonbiodegrad- of wastewater treatment plants for tion to monitor, so that no settlers people to live in. A large part of this of Philosophy degree from Lehigh seven categories: treatment of waste there is an opportunity for public project comanagers AFI and the population in general, Aragon said. nutrition and feeding program and able waste (see sidebar story). large-scale cleanup of wastewater. will try to put up a shanty again in First phase is in reestablishing our connection University who good-naturedly re- at source; relocation of polluters; art spaces in the redevelopment of Department of Environment and the parenting program,” Aragon Getting the CRZs and MRFs KBPIP also plans to launch the areas that we’ve cleared; other- to the water around us, and in this fers to himself as a “doktor ng bakal” programs by the water utilities that the Pasig River,” she says. Estimated96,000 number of infor- Natural Resources (DENR) target Now ongoing is the first phase of said. “We started with a feeding up and running are among KBPIP’s an information and education wise it’s not going to work. mal settlers along the river case, the Pasig River,” says Aragon. (doctor of steel), Estuar found the require massive investments; direct Estuar says, “Let’s support this zero toxic input into the river by the seven-year rehabilitation effort, program so that we could address immediate targets this year. Mean- campaign on sorting of garbage “It’s really up to everyone to make According to Aragon, a shift KBPIP to be a “very exciting project” river cleanup, including dredging; worthwhile undertaking. We can Target number of controlling pollution at the source. which saw PRRC and AFI work both the survival and the advocacy while, First Balfour Inc. under Dr. and how to compost, with special this one big push,” she stressed. in consciousness is needed, that is, and was drawn in by Lopez’s vision effective governance; enhanced contribute as corporations, as in- clean river zones The two organizations have thus together in the voluntary reloca- issues. These things that we have Fiorello Estuar has taken on the emphasis on schools and market- Indeed, the KBPIP chief and people must care for and give value and passion for the Pasig River. communications and fundraising. dividuals. There is no one solution to be put up along407 the river far enlisted the support of the local tion of some 94 households in Paco, had a track record in in the foun- job of being the engineering con- places. the rest of her team are keeping to the river again so that they will “I saw it as an opportunity to Because there are many groups to the problem, but with the many governments of Quezon City, Ma- Manila and another 57 from under dation we’ll now put into Calauan sultants for the project, pro bono. “Anything that the child learns their eyes on their one agendum— face the river instead of turning their make a contribution,” says Estuar. who all want to revive the Pasig community-based and participato- Number of years KBPIP nila, Mandaluyong, Taguig, Pasig, the Mindanao Bridge in Quezon and Montalban.” “They are now working on a in school, he takes it home with him. a clean river in seven years. backs to it. Such change of mindset The project also allows him to net- River, including the Pasig River ry approaches, we have that chance aims to restore the river Marikina and Makati. Also on the City to new homes in Montalban The organization aims to re- framework which can be adopted And marketplaces seem to be a ma- “We’re aiming for that. Were is a key element to support the mul- work with many like-minded per- Rehabilitation Commission, lo- to help.” 7 to Class C status government side, the Metropolitan and in Calauan. The latter site is locate a total of 1, 000 informal by all the stakeholders and meant jor area where waste just flows into giving it everything that we’ve got, Manila Development Authority being administered by AFI itself. settlers this year. to align all the solutions that each the river,” Aragon explained. “We Gina and the rest of the people Piso Para sa Pasig With the clearing operations stakeholder can pursue,” Aragon can start our education campaign here. With the people behind us, SPOTLIGHT There’s hope for WASTE under way, KBPIP aims to estab- said. “Hopefully, when we harmo- in those areas. But not just us—it’s we are hopeful,” Aragon said. Text to save meet theKBPIP team TO improve the solid waste disposal The whole plant, including the service and convert trash into products, bioreactor, costs P2 million to build PROVIDING able support to Gina Lo- Ruby joined the KBPIP team in 2009. As sistant in the 1980s. Working her way up, degree from UP as well as a pharmacy international nonstock, nonprofit volun- KBPIP will set up bioreactor equip- and to put into operation for a year; a river! pez and Girlie Aragon in Kapit Bisig Para deputy director, she handles the operations she became a producer when she was just licensure, Noemi started her career in the teer organization based in England, giv- ment plants in several communities. the amount also includes training and Help clean up the Pasig sa Ilog Pasig (KBPIP) is a fresh and dy- of KBPIP and supervises the team of com- 23 years old. Ambie has produced a long pharmaceutical industry. Eventually, she ing her valuable experience in organizing The material recovery facility (MRFs), advocacy (for the MRF personnel), and River just by texting! Marathon namic group of women who channel their munity organizers. She is also in charge list of musical shows and concerts featuring began handling marketing duties for a and coordinating with volunteers for a wherein solid waste is segregated into equipment costs. KBPIP’s Aragon said Type GIVE Mark your calen- years of experience in marketing, law, of government and community rela- artists such as , Regine pharmaceutical company. From 2003 to cause. A Liberal Arts graduate of De La biodegradables and nonbiodegradables, that KBPIP is looking at putting three ILOG and send to 231 dars, get set… m e d i a and nonprofits into the race tions. Before joining KBPIP, Ruby Velasquez and Ryan Cayabyab. As the 2007, Noemi directed market- Salle University, Pilar be- will make use of a plastic recycling MRFs per quarter, or 12 in a year. for Smart or Talk ‘N’ to save the Pasig River. handled consultancy duties for head of media promotions and man- ing for TFC-Europe. Now, as gan working in KBPIP technology developed by the Depart- “KBPIP sets up MRFs in com- The MRF process where biodegradables Text subscribers and to Ruby Dans, ON November 8, 2009, Deputy Ayala Foundation and Op- agement, Ambie ensures that the resource mobilization head, in 2009. As the head for ment of Science and Technology. munities that are strategic to reducing and non-biodegradables are properly 2366 for Globe, Touch run for Pasig from Del Pan project director tiserve Technologies. awareness campaign for KBPIP she is responsible for raising volunteer affairs, she is Kitchen, yard and market waste the solid waste pollution load; that is, segregated and recycled Mobile, and Sun Cel- Ambie Burac, Bridge in , Manila An AB Political Sci- Media promo- is properly disseminated in funds and mobilizing sup- in charge of matching are shredded and turned into com- they are near major tributaries that To date, two MRFs are already in lular subscribers. Every and follow the river’s course ence and Bachelor tions and management head media, radio, TV and print. port for KBPIP projects. would-be volunteers post (organic fertilizer) and/or into feed into the Pasig River. The equip- place, one each in Mandaluyong and time you text, Noemi Arguillo, Pilar Villanueva, to Laguna de Bay. For more of Laws graduate of An AB International Stud- Resource Volunteer with the needs of the methane to power the shredders. ment in the MRF includes shredders, Sta. Ana, Manila. After one year of op- you are info, call the KBPIP secre- the University of ies graduate of Maryknoll mobilization head affairs head different KBPIP The nonbiodegradables are sorted, styro oven, different bins for sorting eration, the MRF will be turned over giving life tariat at 416-1991 or 415- the Philippines College, Ambie started her Backed by her BS Since 1987, Pilar has activities. (Faizza shredded and melted to produce new and either a bio-digester, composter to the barangay or LGU, since they to the Pa- 2272 local 3797. (UP) in Diliman, career as a production as- Industrial Pharmacy been affiliated with an Tanggol) products. or vermi compost beds,” she said. provided the land to build the facility. sig River.   Lopezlink May 2009 CSR ACTIVITIES Lopezlink May 2009

EDC holds 6th Energy Camp ONGOINGS@Lopez Museum NOSTALGIA Those who cannot remember the past are ENERGY Development Corporation tying, rappelling, v-traverse, map reading, and table etiquette are also given. mans but also include animals? Look at your pets Writing, from the University of the Philippines- Workshops condemned to repeat it.— George Santayana (EDC) is holding a series of Energy basic first aid and other outdoor survival The EDC Energy Camp received an and read about creatures in mythology and you Diliman, where she has won awards in the Ame- Creative writing for Camps until May 29, 2009 in its geother- skills. There are also classroom lectures Anvil Award from the Public Relations will see that animals and mythical creatures are lia Lapeña Bonifacio Literary Contest and the May 20, 1943 mal project sites in Ormoc City, Leyte; about how geothermal energy is harnessed, Society of the Philippines and a Gold kids, teens on May 16 either the main characters or sidekicks in real life Supernatural Story Writing Contest. She placed Manuel M. Lopez is born to Eugenio Palinpinon, Negros Oriental; Sorsogon, accompanied by plant tours and excursions. Quill from the International Association and 23 as well as fiction. second for a full-length play in English in the H. Lopez Sr. and Pacita M. Lopez. Bicol; and Kidapawan, North Cotabato. Lessons on social graces such as dancing of Business Communicators. (Toni Nieva) IT’S time to squeeze those On May 19 and 20, 10 a.m.-12noon, Lopez 2004 Palanca Awards. Camp participants are 338 students from creative juices! Turn off the Memorial Museum will hold a creature creation The creative writing and fan fiction workshops public high schools. TV, unplug the PC and let workshop which will have students ages 6-12 are part of Book Matters, a festival celebrating Running for nine days per site, the 6th Lopez Group starts GHG your kids engage the world draw their favorite animals, animals in mythology books and reading, especially those written by EDC Energy Camp aims to provide par- and discover its great and combinations of such animals. The workshop Filipino authors. Organized jointly by Lopez ticipants with experiential learning that possibilities. Equip will be facilitated by Joanah Tinio-Calingo. Memorial Museum, Ortigas Foundation Inc. promotes physical wellness and instills emission reduction drive them with the skills Tinio-Calingo is a UP College of Fine Arts and The Children’s Library, the festival runs environmentalism, discipline and team- THE Business Excellence and laws, and earn them the trust of for creating and en- Carla Pacis graduate who has done workshops for Lopez Me- from May 2009 to June 2009. work. Management Group led by investors, customers and suppliers tering new realities. morial Museum, Japan Foundation, and St. Benilde, Classical book- A brainchild of EDC president and CEO Rene Mayol launched the as socially and environmentally Skills learned today can help them for life. among others. She is a writer-illustrator of comic binding on May KCFI welcomes new board Paul Aquino, the camp was conceptualized “Diet in Carbon, Max in responsible business partners. Book Matters will hold a creative writing books and strips such as D-Koi Junkie and some 16, 23, 30 members: Joaquin Quintos IV of IBM in 2004 with the goal of providing children Green” climate change In addition, taking action will workshop for kids on May 16 and another one for animation films, and was a finalist in the First Phil- Learn to make sim- ASEAN, De La Salle University-Manila presi- in the company’s host communities with an program for the Lopez allow them to gain external teens on May 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. In these ippine Graphic and Fiction Awards for her comic ple classical binding dent Bro. Armin Luistro, Juan Miguel Luz of the alternative way of learning. It also aims to Group in La Mesa recognition by participating in workshops, participants will learn how to orga- version of Blind Beauty. Calingo’s films have received with hard cover us- National Institute for Policy Studies, and UNICEF orient them on the importance of geother- Ecopark’s Punlaan area national, local or international nize their thoughts and to discover the magic of awards from the Cultural Center of the Philippines. ing the lock-stitch representative to the Philippines Vanessa Tobin. Photo mal energy and environmental protection. on April 21, 2009. reporting programs as well as words in poetry. Fan fiction with Anna Ishikawa on May technique on May shows (bottom row, from left): KCFI president and executive director “This is a continuing gift of empower- “Diet in Carbon, Max in enhance their corporate image. Fee is P1,000, discounted price for children 30, June 6 16, 23 and 30 Rina Lopez Bautista; Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez; and ment to the children of our host commu- Green” advocates the reduc- Managing director Gina of employees of Lopez Group, Ortigas Group of Are you a fan? What does it from 9 a.m.-12 Felipe Alfonso of Meralco; (middle row) Luz; Dr. Fe Hidalgo, formerly nities, a gift which gives them the oppor- tion of carbon emissions and air Lopez kicked off the round of Companies and JG Summit. mean to be a fan? The mod- noon with Lo- of the Department of Education; Angela Travis, proxy for Tobin; Ramon tunity to visit geothermal projects while pollution through actions that mitigate presentations by introducing ABS-CBN Both workshops will be facilitated by Carla ern phenomenon of fan reto Apilado of the Jimenez Jr. of Jimenez Basic; and (top row) Atty. Roderico Puno of Puno May 27, 1947 immersing in worthwhile activities and climate change, save costs and boost opera- Foundation Inc.’s undertakings in differ- Pacis, a multi-award winner of the National Book fiction as an expression of Cottage Industry & Puno Law Offices; Carlo Katigbak of SkyCable; and Quintos. Not Eugenio Sr. and his brother Fernando discovering their talents,” Aquino said. tional efficiency. “Diet in Carbon” uses a ho- ent areas of environmental preservation, Award, a recipient of the Gawad C. S. Alabado fandom and fan interac- Technology Center. The result is an elegant, sturdy in photo: Eugenio Lopez III of ABS-CBN Corp., Luistro and Tobin. acquire The Manila Chronicle as they Aside from sports and ballgames, the listic and systematic approach, starting from including in La Mesa itself. and the PBBY Writer’s Prize for her story “May- tion was popularized and and strong classically bound book or journal. The (Dittie Galang) turn their sights on publishing on a na- campers are taught basic martial arts, knot education and information on initiatives that Responsibility of business roon Akong Alagang Puno.” She earned her masters defined via the Star Trek course also includes the proper use of hand tools tionwide scale. BAYAN ACADEMY could reduce emission or sequester carbon Lopez also touted AFI’s newest project, in creative writing at the University of the Philip- fandom and fanzines and basic equipment and the correct application CALENDAR UPDATES to actual implementation of mitigating Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig. To help raise pines after winning second place in the 1995 Carlos published in the 1960s. of raw materials. The duration of the course is nine May 1999 AFI programs, monitoring or measurement and funds for the months-old project, she asked Palanca Awards for her “Dream Weaver” entry. hours in total, 80% of which is for the development Anna Ishikawa Benpres and JG Summit sell their 72% recognition of outstanding efforts. “Diet in the participants to join the “Piso Para sa Pacis is a lecturer at the De La Salle of applicable skills and 20% is for the acquisition Diabetes info drive stake in PCIBank to a consortium Carbon” is an organization-wide program. Ilog Pasig” text drive. She calculated that if University-Manila. The former owner Author Anna Felicia Sanchez- of knowledge, latest trends on designs and applica- composed of Equitable Bank, Social The Philippine Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (PSEM), Greenhouse gas inventory Metro Manila’s 12 million residents texted of a bookstore specializing in children’s Ishikawa will explore fandom tions. Fee is P5,500 including materials. Security System and the Government BAYAN Academy offers in cooperation with DZMM, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) and To join the program, companies need to even just once a month, some P4 million to books and educational toys, she is also through a workshop on May Apilado has had seminars on papermaking, book Service Insurance System. the following certificate Merck Sharp & Dohme signed a memorandum of agreement to promote complete the “Diet in Carbon” commitment P5 million will be raised. a founder-member of Kwentista ng mga 30 and June 6 from 9 a.m. to arts and conservation here and abroad. He has been training programs this public awareness of diabetes through Diabetes Academy On-Air. PSEM document; develop a greenhouse gas (GHG) Glynda Bathan of Clean Air Initiative for Tsikiting (KUTING), an organization 12 noon. She will discuss its in charge of teaching papermaking, paper crafts, May 2004 month: officers will tackle topics on diabetes, including facts and myths, nutri- inventory for the six major GHGs (carbon Asian Cities and Lisa Antonio of Philippine of writers for children. She is one of history, the characteristics bookbinding; designing tools and equipment for Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lo- Teaching Entrepreneur- tion, lifestyle, prevention and treatment in “Bago Yan Ah!,” aired Sundays dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydro- Business for the Environment, who repre- the country’s strongest advocates for and diversity of fan writing, such workshops; and researching on and disseminat- pez is cited as one of the Top 20 CEOs ship & Management at 4:30 p.m. on DZMM. Diabetes Academy On-Air will run until July fluorocarbons, perflurocarbons and sulphur sented the program management’s partners, children’s book publication and a moving and the challenges faced by ing information on matters related to such topics. in Asia by the Asian Business Leader 5, 2009. To join the trivia contest, text 0927-9839698 or email diabete- hexafluoride); and set their GHG emission stressed the importance of GHG accounting force in children’s education. a fan writer. Workshop fee The Lopez Memorial Museum is at the ground May 4-6@ Far Eastern Awards. He is one of only two Filipinos [email protected]. (She Capili) reduction goal. They must also document and management as a way to reduce compa- Creature creation workshop on May is P700. floor, Benpres Building, Exchange Road, Pasig City. University, Manila cited. and report their progress towards their goal nies’ carbon footprints. More than enjoying 19-20 Sanchez-Ishikawa Museum days and hours are Mondays to Saturdays, 8 Learning Methodologies Eco-Academy hosts Miss Earth Source: Mercy Servida, head librarian, every year. Measurement of GHG emission the benefits of being early adopters, they said, Do you know that characters in movies, graduated with a BA in a.m.-5 p.m., except holidays. For more information, & Materials Development Lopez Memorial Museum Library beauties is important: if GHG can be measured, then it is also business’ responsibility to stimulate stories, etc. are not only limited to hu- English Studies, major in Creative call 631-2417 or email [email protected]. May 4-8@ University of Bantay Kalikasan Eco- it can be managed and reduced. To help the the community at large to take action. Pampanga, Pampanga Academy hosted an companies set and achieve their carbon re- About 40 engineers, safety officers, SPECIAL Strategic Management environmental seminar duction goals, visit www.lopezgroupbeknet. managers, QA advocates and other envi- feature towards Effective Health for the Miss Philippines- net for tools and guidance documents. ronment, safety and health (ESH) staff IT has been 95 years since the first Care Systems Earth 2009 beauties at La If companies can measure their impact to attended from Meralco, Rockwell Land, official Mother’s Day was celebrated Mesa Ecopark. Resource the environment through GHG accounting, SkyCable, Bayan, First Gen, EDC, FWV May 12-13@ Bayan in the , and 101 since mobilization officer Dar- then they can better manage their GHG Biofields, Asian Eye Institute, Philec, Academy, QC the maiden Mother’s Day service in Learning Methodologies ryn Castillo gave presen- emissions and therefore reduce impact on First Sumiden, First Balfour, Knowledge Queen for a day St. Andrew’s Methodist Episcopal tations on La Mesa and the global environment. GHG accounting Channel Foundation Inc., First Philippine & Materials Development Church in West Virginia, where Ann of Mother’s Day, even going so far as ment—and you don’t even have to greeting cards, but that was in an- the global water crisis and reduction will put companies in a better Holdings, and Lopez Group Foundation Jarvis taught Sunday school. Ann’s to use up her inheritance to fight the break the bank to do it! other era. With the use of the May 18-22@ University of while Bangon Kalikasan’s position to address current and future policies Inc. attended the program launch. daughter, Anna Jarvis, is credited with San Carlos (USC), Cebu Joey Papa talked about “abuse.” How about serving her breakfast Internet and text messaging as Teaching Entrepreneur- starting and setting in motion the solid waste management. LGFI-backed Jarvis would surely be dismayed in bed? Or, if Mom’s the active type, default communication tools, movement for a day to honor mothers to know that Mother’s Day has be- ship & Management Gandang Kalikasan co-op marks work up an appetite by going on a snail mail has become a quaint Miss carefully pots the soil. after her death in 1905. come such a colossal celebration that brisk walk or engaging in a round of relic that many people profess to May 25-29@ USC, Cebu Inc.’s Dylan Wilk milestones. Carnations—Ann’s favorite flow- consumers spend billions of dollars tai chi at the UP Academic Oval, the miss. Make sure to post your Learning Methodologies and Anna Meloto-Wilk also discussed their “green” lifestyle. Later, the Rafael M. Alunan III ers—are associated with this celebra- for gifts in the form of flowers, jew- & Materials Development candidates potted tree seedlings at the Bahay Punlaan. Miss Earth Foun- (left), president of Lo- Ultra track, on Roxas Boulevard, or card extra early, though— tion, being the blooms that Anna Jar- elry, food and greeting cards for their dation aims to increase awareness of vital environmental issues and to pez Group Foundation wherever in your neighborhood, before there’s a good reason it’s May 25-29@ Colegio San vis distributed at her mother’s church moms, wives, girlfriends, sisters and build strong community ties through its projects. (Ana Terrese Junio) Inc. (LGFI), inducts capping it off with a hearty brunch. called snail mail! Agustin, at the start of her campaign for a aunts on this day. If you live far from Mom and Aside from sending Professional Manage- the new board of direc- Soldiers fulfill La Mesa promise tors of the Halad sa Mother’s Day holiday. In later years, The commercialization notwith- spending the day together is not pos- a card, add color to ment Certificate Courses Philippine Army soldiers returned to La Mesa to bike and plant trees, ful- Kauswagan sang Gui- the use of white carnations to signify standing, why deprive Mom, Mama sible, give her a call instead—prefer- Mom’s day by getting for Corporations filling their commitment to enhance Tower 11, which is used to monitor the maras Multipurpose that one’s mother had passed on, and or Nanay of this opportunity to be ably using the landline. Let her ramble her some nice blooms. May 14-15, 21-22, 28-29@ watershed. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Philippine Army com- Cooperative (Halad a red one if she was living, became the queen for a day? It doesn’t matter if and share anecdotes about her week. It will surely bring back common practice. Bayan Academy, QC manding general Victor Ibrado also pledged to donate gravel to rehabilitate MPC) in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. Halad MPC was organized two years ago by LGFI and you’re married with your own brood It’ll be a nice change from those 160- memories of her campus ICODE NGO to help the victims of the 2006 oil spill with alternative livelihood programs. Now Only nine years after it became to look after. Considering all that she character texts or hurry-up-this-is- sweetheart days—never mind if the For more info, contact KC La Mesa’s road network. Save the La Mesa Watershed project manager Valerio Mendoza thanked the soldiers for their cooperation in improving on its second year, Halad MPC activities include vegetable production, agro-forestry, workshops an official holiday in the United does and has done for her family, it’s costing-me cellphone conversations. day’s bouquet is actually just from the Villanueva at 928-5576 or at the forest, while BK program adviser Marlo Mendoza cited the partnership on bookkeeping and accounting, and various business operation modules. Target membership of States, Anna Jarvis was said to have the least you can do to go out of your Go old school! Anna Jarvis may kid who used to drive her batty with [email protected]. between BK and the military in preserving nature. (A.T. Junio) Halad MPC is 116 families. The Lopez family, through LGFI, is initially donating 15 hectares to decried the crass commercialization way to pamper Mom with royal treat- have deplored the widespread use of his nonstop crying. the cooperative. (Dulce Festin-Baybay) 10 Lopezlink May 2009 11 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink May 2009 sports & wellness Sudoku Can xenon lights Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! LOVE for mothers could be considered our calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para overarching theme this May as we celebrate qualities of wellness ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, Mother’s Day MAY column at kahon. Mother Nature gets a big boost from the affect vision? 2: Camaya Coast Aquath- Lopez Group as ABS-CBN Foundation IF you’re in a car and had to ract specialist, the use of A person is truly well if he or Comfortable with express- lon Challenge Dear Rosie @Camaya Inc. (AFI) spearheads the latest campaign to ‘wants a piece of Lopezes’ EDC.’ In its statement, they emphasized turn away from the glare of xenon lights comes with she is: ing the full range of human Coast, Mariveles, . clean up the Pasig River through Kapit Bisig that the company continues ‘to look at investment opportunities, in- the headlights of an oncom- a degree of responsibility, Committed to a cause out- emotions8 The third leg of the Speedo Para sa Ilog Pasig. Gina Lopez is backed by cluding investments in the power sector, and we have not made any ing vehicle, then you’ve likely and is not without risk. side oneself Accepts his/her limitations, Aquathlon Series. Visit www. a team led by Girlie Aragon, an AFI veteran commitment to invest in the power sector at this time.’” experienced the effect of xenon “For someone with 1 Able do whatever he/she handicaps and mistakes camayacoast.com or from Bantay Bata 163. 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We are very delighted by intensity, allowing drivers to effect of xenon lights on vision, the windshield of the oncoming the spiritual, the soul as well. departments. Contact Rico de stands not only to become a driving force in efforts to reduce the the rushes we’ve seen so far and cannot wait to have this on the big see the road more clearly. there may be risk of eye dam- driver,” he explains. and4 has a clear Achieving a high Manzana @ 449-6122. The impact of climate change, but to reap benefits in the form of savings screen. The cast already had a pictorial with master lensman Jun de According to Dr. Edgar age from prolonged exposure If you have a car with xe- sense of purpose level of wellness helps Race to 180 contest will be and improved CSR as well. To find out how your company can sign Leon. This is ’s Mother’s Day presentation and will hit Leuenberger, Asian Eye because they emit ultraviolet non headlights, control the and direction increase one’s energy launched after the walk. up for this program, see our story on page 8. the theaters on May 13, 2009.” Institute’s glaucoma and cata- rays. beam to avoid accidents. Dr. Intellectually sharp, and look better, 9: Japanese vegetarian Leuenberger also advises that able to handle infor- delays the aging On a related note, the results of an image study undertaken by ooOoo cooking, 2-5 pm@ Bay 3, if you have an eye condition, mation,5 and has an ever- process, reduces the risk TNS validate the esteem and respect with which the public views the Any updates on how ABS-CBN is doing, ratings wise? The perfor- Santuario de San Antonio,  Very Easy get your vision tested before curious mind and a good sense of chronic illness, and improves Lopez Group and the Lopezes. 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(Sheila 6Enjoys the present instead him/her to perform better at 11-15: Race to 180 gift ideas courtesy of Rockwell Power Plant Mall—footwear, skincare helping the Kapamilya network dominate the primetime block. Sochayseng) of focusing on the past or school, on the job, and in every- weigh-in/blood chem. moved to May 9 products, bags and accessories; you name it, you can find it in Manila’s ooOoo looking7 toward the future day living. (Benjo Sandoval) 16-17: ITU Subic Bay fashionable mall. If a getaway is more Mom’s thing, AFI-Bantay Are there no writing workshops for adults this summer? May THE Race to 180 contest will be launched during the Walk International Triathlon, the Talk with Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez at the wellness Kalikasan also offers a discounted Puerto Princesa, Palawan vacation an adult join the Carla Pacis workshop for teens in that case?— financial 750m-20k-5k@Subic Bay Answer to May puzzle package. Or, if you want to remain in Manila, hie off to Eugenio Lopez M.G. Eugenio Lopez Center, Antipolo on May 9. All Lopez Group companies may join the contest, with Freeport. Contact Triathlon Solution, tips and computer program available at www. Center in Antipolo for their special lunch buffet with live serenade for Adults are not allowed to attend the writing workshop for teens as small companies forming joint teams. Each team must have Timeless money Association of the Philippines sudoku.com only P680 per person. Bring Mom and the whole family! For reserva- they may intimidate the teenagers. Plus, writer Carla Pacis jokes, what 10 members and shall be led by the company CEO or COO @ 710-8259 or Rick Reyes @ tions, call 636-2886. Of course, make sure whatever present you give if the teenagers are better? It’s the portfolio, stupid. as team leader. Participants must secure clearances from their Borrow responsibly. Face 0916-5046513. Special rates for Lopez Group employees! Mom comes with a heartfelt “I love you” and a hug! Most investors concentrate on this truth: If you let them, 17: Market! Market! Year If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about doctors before the contest proper. ooOoo anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie trying to choose the best stock lenders are only too willing to 2—2 miles, 5 miles and During the contest launch, the participants will undergo A news item said that the Ayalas are interested in buying into Ener- through email DearRosie@benpres-hold- and pick the perfect moment 10 miles Puerto Princesa the initial profiling/photo ops; uniforms shall also be issued advance you more than is good @Market! Market! gy Development Corp. What’s the latest on the company?—Belle ings.com or send text to bayanWIRELESS to buy or sell. It’s a waste. to participants for use during weigh-in schedules. This will be for your family. You need to set Taguig. Visit http://runrio. 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Just do it. The brain is wired Give wisely. Giving back 10k-20k- cial treat, 10% goes to Bantay Kalikasan. Employees’ Day with five National Masters—Gerry Cabellon, planade Theatre on the Bay has state-of- Visit Suntec City’s gigantic bronze foun- and transforming it into a “bridge of art.” Mix it up. Nothing can break to make us undervalue long-term is always the right thing. Still, 100k solo or relay @Sacobia, Visit Honda Bay, cruise in San Carlos River to Andrew Vasquez, Efren Bagamasbad, Rolly Andador and Rhobel the-art2 halls and rooms that host the world’s tain which stands on four 138-meter legs. Visit the night safari. The world’s first night- the law of risk and reward, but a goals and exaggerate the cost of there are more right and less Clark. Check http://thebull- the ecotourism village, go spelunking, enjoy rock Legaspi—playing with all comers. Of the 106 games played that day, top performing artists. 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Don’t miss brands like Dragon some kaya (egg and coconut jam) toast Meanwhile, junior players Paulo Bersamina and Paul Casiano, sons include three days and two nights’ accommodation, all risk without a commensurate goals—”I’ll pay extra on my those who care more about 31: Earth Run, 5k-10k@ Brand Bird’s Nest and Eu Yan Sang. with10 a cup of local coffee at Chi Mee Chin, a hole- of Meralco employees, competed in the 2009 Palarong Pambansa full board meals, tour guide fees and entrances fees, drop in return. Load up on as- credit card” is more likely to suc- love and friends. Enough said. Bonifacio Global City. Con- In the 24/7, six-story shopping center, Mus- in-the-wall confectionery on East Coast Road. in Tacloban City as National Capital Region and Central Luzon boat and land transfers, and van services. ceed than “I’m going to get my tafa, find everything from diamonds and What are you waiting for? Book a “Uniquely champions for the elementary division. 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