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First Gen gains SCTEX to open 100% ownership in Red Vulcan ... page 2 TMC is interim operator aFTer making its name from its suc- The interim contract is good for six P21 billion project to the joint venture cessful operations of the North Luzon months and can be renewed for anoth- of TMC, First Philippine Holdings Expressway (NLEX), Tollways Man- er six months. SCTEX concessionaire Corporations (FPHC), and Egis Road agement Corporation (TMC) is now Bases Conversion and Development Operation (ERO). TMC is primarily the new operator of the 94-km Subic- Authority (BCDA) awarded the opera- engaged with the operations and main- Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). tion and maintenance (O&M) of this Turn to page 6

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2008 ayon kay OML Taon ng mga CFOs Tinaguriang “taon ng mga CFOs Sa kanyang taunang pambungad o chief financial officers” ni Lopez na pananalita sa mga senior executives Group chairman Chairman Oscar M. ng Lopez Group of companies, sinabi ni Lopez (OML) ang taong 2008 dahil sa OML na umaasa siyang mareresolba na mga hamong takdang harapin ng mga ang mga isyu ukol sa debt restructuring finance executives ng grupo. sa madaling panahon. Check out Power Una sa listahan ng mga kailan- “During the past year (2007), An- gang gawin ngayong bagong taon ang gel Ong (pangulo ng Benpres) and his Plant Mall finds this pagtatapos ng financial restructuring ng staff have done a commendable job Valentine’s ... page 12 Benpres Holdings Corporation. Turn to page 2  LopezLink February 2008 LopezLink February 2008 

ang 60% ng PNOC-EDC mula sa ng performance ng Meralco lalo TAON NG... gobyerno sa halagang P9.75 per na sa pagpapababa ng systems ABS-CBN from page 1 share o P58.5 bilyon. loss at pagpapataas ng customer Witnesses expose tampered quietly reducing the size of the Dahil sa malalaking halaga ng satisfaction rating nito. ABS-CBN: Corruption journalists debt overhang that has to be re- mga investment na ito, kakailan- Bilang pagtatapos, inulit ni structured…Angel indicated that ganin muling mangutang o hum- OML ang paghimok sa lahat ng of AGB-NMR panel panel homes in Bacolod file Writ of he expected the debt issue to be ingi ng pondo mula sa shareholders kumpanya na pag-igihin ang pag- resolved by the middle of 2008. ang First Holdings at First Gen. papalaganap ng business excel- WiTnesses have approached homes in urban areas to repre- Amparo Let us work together to make it homes is the issue Pinaalalahanan ni OML ang mga lence initiatives upang masukat ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corpo- sent viewership in the chosen so,” sabi ni OML. ABS-CBN broadcast journalist Ces kumpanya na pag-ibayuhin ang ang kakayahan ng bawa’t isa at ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation said ration and exposed the TV ratings areas. Meters are attached to TV Noong Nobyembre, bumaba Drilon, together with other ABS- pagsisikap upang malaman ng lahat maikumpara sa mga pinakamagag- the disparity between cable and non-cable manipulation in Bacolod. Mark sets and are activated by viewers ng US$43 milyon ang US$400 CBN media men, filed for a Writ of na tama ang mga desisyong pang- aling na kumpanya sa mundo. TV ratings is a non-issue, but the corrup- Dumago, the first whistleblower to detect channels they are view- milyong pagkakautang ng Ben- Amparo in the Supreme Court on negosyo na ginawa noong 2007. “To compete with the best tion of AGB Nielsen Media Research Phil- whose name was first withheld, re- ing. Identities and information pres sa pamamagitan ng debt January 21, alleging the illegal ar- Sinabi niya, “I am fully con- in the world, we must be able ippines’ panel homes is the real issue. vealed last December that the TV on these metered households buyback o pagbili ng debt papers rest and harassment of media men vinced that, in both cases, we to compare ourselves with the Vivian Tin, ABS-CBN Head of ratings done by AGB Nielsen were should be confidential to avoid mula sa isang creditor, ang Asian during the November 29 Manila Pen have paid a good price for the best in the world. To match their Research and Business Analysis, said the indeed tainted. More witnesses any influence on viewing habits. Infrastructure Fund. siege. The 35-page petition filed by assets that we acquired, and we best practices, we need to start disparity is due to reception problems and also came out reiterating the other More witnesses are coming Samantala, sinabi ni OML ABS-CBN journalists seeks protec- have come in when the value- and persevere in our journeys to ABS-CBN continues to lead in the nation- network’s effort in anomalously out as ABS-CBN pushes its na masusubok din ang galing ng tion from similar actions and threats creating potential of those assets excellence, for which we have wide TV ratings except in Mega Manila where it suffers blurry influencing the viewing habits of fered these panel homes P500 plus campaign for a clean and fair TV mga finance executives ng First which will infringe their freedom of were at their highest. It is for us adopted the Baldrige framework, reception in some areas. panel homes in the form of mon- monthly groceries in exchange of ratings process. ABS-CBN wants Philippine Holdings Corporation speech and right to information. to now unlock and realize that employing programs and tools She said increasing urbanization has led to higher consumption etary considerations. watching a particular TV station. AGB Nielsen to clean up their at First Gen Corporation upang Not only were the journalists’ potential…2008 will be about like ISO, ESH, IiP, Six Sigma, of electricity, resulting in noise that leads to “snowy” reception Dumago didn’t reveal his real They were able to track panel panels nationwide and replace mapondohan ng pang-matagalan constitutional rights violated, but they execution and performance.” and LEAN Manufacturing. We on television sets. Switching of lights, other electricity activities, identity when he first exposed the homes by following AGB techni- corrupted ones. ABS-CBN en- ang mga naglalakihang invest- also received threats from the govern- Partikular sa Meralco, ang have to measure our progress and even the backfire of tricycles due to spark plug action lead to TV ratings manipulation but now cians from their Bacolod office courages the media industry and ments nito noong 2007. ment. Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez hamon ng magandang “execution using the Baldrige application a deterioration of television screen reception. came out to the public to prove and some even collaborated with the public to be vigilant and report Halos dinoble ng First Hold- issued a Media Advisory warning news at performance” ay nakasalalay and evaluation…this is not a Meralco-QC ink agreement. Meralco Chairman & CEO Manuel M. Lopez “Connection to cable takes away the vulnerability to noise. It and justify his testimony. Having them. The whistleblowers went to any forms of inducement to influ- ings ang pag-aari nito sa Meralco organizations of criminal charges if they sa maraming bagay. Bagama’t quest that we can turn on or off (right) shake hands with Quezon City Mayor Feliciano Belmonte (center) after signing a Memorandum is common for ordinary people to notice that once they have cable, worked as a field coordinator in each household to convince them ence their viewing preferences. mula 18% hanggang 33.4% disobey authorities during emergencies. maayos ang takbo ng ekonomiya whenever a crisis occurs. It is of Agreement to minimize losses from electricity pilferage. Signed at the Quezon City Hall Bulwagan, the they suddenly get clearer free TV channels (including ABS-CBN) a radio station, Mark Dumago to switch channels. “Mga 80% ABS-CBN initiated the fight sa pamamagitan ng pagbili ng Drilon said that this may result in ad- at patuloy na tumataas ang pan- a quest that we must persevere agreement also commits the two parties to minimize third-party accidents, electrocution, or fatal contact than before. Cable provides a level playing field as all channels confessed that he was initially of- naman po ang pumayag at 20% to clean the TV ratings process Meralco shares na hawak ng verse consequences, making journalists gangailangan para sa kuryente, with, knowing that the crisis will with Meralco’s primary lines or distribution facilities. Looking on are Meralco President & COO Jesus P. become clear with cable,” she said. fered by an official from another yung hindi,” Dumago said when when it filed a civil case against Meralco Pension Fund at ng worry about getting arrested for doing hindi ganoon kabilis ang pag-an- pass and that we will always be Francisco (far left) and city and Meralco officials. (Meralco Corp Comm) Tin said another network’s baseless complaints of interfer- network to conduct surveys on asked how many agreed to the AGB-Nielsen Media Ratings in Union Fenosa sa halagang P125 their job. “We appeal to the Supreme gat ng demand mula sa industrial responsible for transforming our ence in cable TV ratings have never prospered because these are the viewing preferences of the arrangement. Dumago said that December 2007 after the research per share o kulang-kulang P20 Court to immediately declare our ar- at manufacturing sectors. Ga- companies into world-class com- “imagined,” unlike ABS-CBN’s complaint about the corruption public in April 2006. But, he the same process also happens in agency refused to stop releasing bilyon. Binili naman ng First Gen rests illegal and to issue a permanent yunpaman, patuloy ang pagbuti petitors.” (Carla Paras-Sison) of AGB Nielsen Media Research panel homes that is supported by was later ordered to locate and Cebu, Davao and Iloilo. data even after getting informa- protection order to restrain government sworn statements of whistleblowers and panel home members. offer monetary considerations to Upon learning this issue, ABS- tion that its panel has been cor- Meralco applies for new rate structure authorities from enforcing any form of “The issue of corruption is real. We have witnesses testifying panel homes in Bacolod after two CBN verified the testimonies of rupted from what seemed to be prior restraint on the press in the form how a network has searched for panel homes in different parts of months. He was paid P6,200 plus the whistleblowers. AGB Nielsen an organized, well-funded, and of thinly veiled threats of government the country and offered them incentives to watch its shows,” she P115 cellphone load monthly. met Dumago and even validated systematic attempt to manipulate 80 years old na ang Lopez Group sanctions or “reminders” of criminal li- said. (Kane Choa) Dumago, along with other wit- his claims. To study TV ratings, the TV ratings. (Sourced from Says shift to PBR will lead ability,” Ces Drilon said in a statement. nesses “Rico” and “Jonel”, of- AGB Nielsen randomly selects ABS-CBN Frequency news) TaOng 1928 ng pirmahan Magbabalik-tanaw ang semento, eskwelahan, radyo at (ABS-CBN Corp Comm) ng magkapatid na Eugenio H. Lopez Group sa makulay ni- telebisyon, at kuryente. Lopez, Sr. (Don Eñing) at tong kasaysayan hindi lamang Sa kasalukuyang panahon, to service enhancements Fernando Lopez ang co-own- bilang pag-alala sa nakalipas pinamumunuan ni Lopez Group ership agreement para sa busi- na panahon, kundi para na rin chairman Oscar M. Lopez, anak THE Manila Electric Company increases in the consumer price segment, following the side-con- SkyCable Silver Prepaid ness operations ng E&F Lopez magsilbing gabay para sa higit ni Don Ening, ang grupo ng Bayan Wireless offers Enterprises, ang ninunong pang mapang-hamon na hina- kumpanyang binalangkas ng (Meralco) said that it is filing a index and the prices of other basic straint limit set by the ERC. kumpanya ng private holding harap. kanyang ama 80 taon na ang proposed set of rate schedules services and commodities, such Under ERC Resolution No. subscribers can now company ng pamilya Lopez Nagsimula sa mga hacienda nakakaraan. Ang Lopez Group that will implement the Energy as transportation fares and diesel 36, Series of 2006, the Commis- na kilala ngayon bilang Lopez, ng asukal at sa pag-publish ng ngayon ay kinikilala sa husay at Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) fuel. sion adopted its “Rules for Set- uninterrupted service Inc. diyaryo sa wikang Kastila at sa kakayahan nito sa mga industriya decision on the utility firm’s Under Meralco’s proposal, ting Distribution Wheeling Rates enjoy Disney Channel Performance-Based Regulation lifeline discounts ranging from (RDWR) for Privately Owned Sa loob ng 80 taon, ang wikang Ingles, ano pa’t nasubu- ng media and communications, HERE’s good news to all ABS-CBN Station head Angelo Palmones says Sen. Antonio Trillanes and company walked refused to give my Bayan Wireless Landline (PBR) application. “The proposed 20% to 50% will continue to be Distribution Utilities Entering itinayong negosyo ng mag- kan ng Lopez Group sa pamu- power generation and distribu- SkyCable Silver Prepaid DZMM’s non-stop coverage of the Manila Pen out of the Makati Regional Trial Court, says because it was my lifeline.” rate schedules, however, will first granted to small residential cus- Performance Performance-Based kapatid na Lopez ay yumabong muno ni Don Eñing ang mga tion, at infrastructure, particular subscribers. Starting last siege made possible by the clarity and continu- Bayan Wireless Landline was with him all Both Palmones and Alamar agreed that have to undergo public hearings tomers consuming up to 100 kWh. Regulation (First Entry Point),” upang mapabilang sa mga negosyo na shipping, bus and sa toll road, and property devel- month, the highly popular ity provided by Bayan Wireless Landline. the way to the Manila Pen take over. Bayan Wireless Landline is the future of and ERC scrutiny before it can be Meralco is also seeking approval signaling a shift to Performance- premyadong conglomerate sa taxi transportation, aviation, opment. Mayroon din itong mga and well-loved Disney “We had a total running coverage time of Alamar recounts that his cellphone had radio, its clear and uninterrupted connection reflected in the customers’ bills,” to provide a 10% special discount Based Regulation (PBR) from Pilipinas, ang Lopez Group of cinema houses at theaters, tex- investments sa manufacturing at Channel became part of seven hours and not one dropped call,” says no signal inside the Makati RTC and was gives broadcasters the confidence to bring Meralco Vice President for Cor- on distribution-related charges to the current Return on Rate Base companies. tiles, hotel, banking, sorbetes, health care. (Carla Paras-Sison) SkyCable Silver Prepaid Palmones, “no details were missed because very thankful that he had Bayan Wireless detailed and concise news coverage down to porate Communication Elpi Cuna government hospitals and chari- (RORB) methodology. Cuna programming, spreading of Bayan Wireless Landline’s unlimited call- Landline to report the story as it unfolded. the most minute detail. said. table institutions. Meanwhile, a concluded, “With this shift in the its trademark family enter- ing feature.” “When authorities arrested us at the Ma- “DZMM reporters are now better equipped “It has been almost four years reduction in the generation charge distribution rate-setting method- tainment to more house- DZMM reporter, Noel Alamar, who was nila Pen, they were trying to confiscate all to deliver news that matter with Bayan Wireless since Meralco was last allowed of streetlighting customers is be- ology, consumers can likewise holds in Metro Manila. the only radio reporter on the scene when the broadcast devices,” says Alamar “but I Landline,” says Palmones. (Freyja Santos) to increase its rates,” Cuna said. ing proposed, since streetlights expect higher levels of service as This strategic move by as low as P90, subscribers can en- “The last time Meralco had an ad- use electricity mostly during off- PBR incorporates incentive and SkyCable now makes it possible for joy three days of unlimited cable justment was in June 2003, when peak periods, when the generation penalty mechanisms related to the more kids and the big kids at heart TV viewing from SkyCable Silver the bill was unbundled.” Ad- cost is lower. electric and customer service per- to experience dynamic program- Prepaid’s more than 50 quality justments in distribution charges The proposed rates aim to avoid formance of distributors.” (Maite Bayan B2Biz helps ming only Disney Channel can channels. They can also opt for have consistently lagged behind price shocks to any customer Bueno) deliver. Disney Channel showcases the P380-prepaid card good for award-winning animated live-ac- 15 days or the P636-prepaid card tion shows as well as exclusive for a 30-day access to highly ease mass migration Disney Channel original series and entertaining programs seen only movies. Now, your kids can enjoy on SkyCable. What’s more, with MORE than 2 million Filipinos leave their industry, the bulk of which is coming from but to dramatically change our perspective First Gen buys out partner Disney Channel programs like SkyCable Silver Prepaid’s digital hometowns and families in search of better the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) on where the greener pastures are.” Hannah Montana, Kim Possible, addressable box, subscribers get opportunities outside the country. A report segment. The series’ first installment is on the Phil- The Emperor’s New School, The clearer and crisper images on their from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says that In response to mass migration, Bayan ippine O&O industry, touted as the plug that in PNOC-EDC acquisition Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and TV sets. from January to November 2006, overseas recently launched Bayan B2Biz, a series of for- may stop the brain drain in the country by the smash hit High School Musical Start spreading the fun of Filipino workers have sent home US$11.44 mal studies on emerging industries to spur dis- providing job opportunities for more than 35 FirsT Gen Corp. has acquired Energy Development Corporation stake in the consortium, and con- and High School Musical 2. wholesome entertainment to the billion making the Philippines ‘the most cussion and shed light on relevant issues facing million Filipinos. the 40-percent stake of Nether- (PNOC-EDC) last November. Its firmed their intention to continue Disney Channel offers a safe whole family with Disney Chan- overseas remittance dependent economy of these industries. The studies aim to encourage Fafunwa further reveals, “Bayan’s pur- lands-based Spalmare Holdings P58.5 billion-offer for the stake to support business development viewing environment for kids and nel. Subscribe now to SkyCable any significant size in the world’. more investments, generate employment and, pose with this study is to also highlight that BV in Red Vulcan Holdings, bested those of FDC Geo-Energy and technical assistance efforts. its programming taps into their Silver Prepaid and keep reloading Based on studies conducted by Bayan true to Bayan’s credo, make a difference to the term ‘BPO’ is already insufficient and Inc. Holdings Inc., Panasia Energy First Gen president Federico world through imagination and to get the most out of the kid- Telecommunications together with the make Filipino lives better. limiting in covering the breadth of business “However, Spalmare has the Holdings Inc. and AP Renew- Lopez said that PNOC-EDC “will optimism helping today’s kids driven family inclusive entertain- Institute for Development and Economic “Bayan B2Biz is our contribution to na- opportunities possible. It has now become option, exercisable until Feb. 27, ables. become a very strong asset for grow up happy. It’s truly a heart- ment of Disney Channel and other Analysis Inc. (Idea) headed by former Na- tion-building by exploring untapped potential our objective to refocus the mindset to the 2008 to rejoin the consortium and Spalmare is a joint venture First Gen.” warming addition to the SkyCable program genres for the whole tional Economic and Development Author- in emerging industries and sharing it with the broader O&O perspective.” fund its equity portion, failing between Icelandic sustainable PNOC EDC is currently the Silver Prepaid channel line-up. family. SkyCable Silver Prepaid ity (NEDA) Director General Dr. Cayetano public for everyone’s benefit,” says Tunde To download a summary of the findings, which the option will lapse,” First energy firms Reykjavik Energy largest geothermal producer in the SkyCable Silver Prepaid is the is initially available in Manila, Paderanga Jr., the solution to curb Filipinos’ Fafunwa, Bayan’s Chief Executive Consul- please go to www.bayan.com.ph and click Gen said in a disclosure to the Invest (REI) and Geysir Green country with an installed capacity most convenient and affordable Pasig, Quezon City and Manda- mass ‘business trips’ is Outsourcing and tant. “It was only logical that our first edition on the B2Biz link. To request for the full Lopez brothers Eugenio Lopez Sr. and Fernando Philippine Stock Exchange. Energy (GGE). First Gen said that of 1,149.4 megawatts. This repre- way to enjoy 24-hour cable enter- luyong. For details, please call the Offshoring (O&O). Presently the country would be on the O&O with its unlimited study, please email [email protected] Red Vulcan won the bid for REI and GGE have decided to di- sents 60 percent of the country’s tainment without having to worry Customer Service Hotline at 631- is earning about $3.3 billion from the O&O potential not only to stimulate our economy, (Freyja Santos) 60-percent ownership in PNOC- vest themselves of their 40 percent total geothermal capacity. about settling monthly bills. For 0000. (Karen Zabaljauregui)  LopezLink February 2008 LopezLink February 2008  potato PR CHALLENGE couch DTI: Wala pang nakukuhang All 4 Love: Ethical capitalism ebidensya ng dayaan sa ‘Wilyonaryo’ Isang Grand treats Valentine NILINAW ng komite ng Depart- gasyon sa mechanics at patakaran ng Test of ment of Trade and Industry na nag- “Wilyonaryo” segment para matu- How good should your business be? iimbestiga sa umano’y dayaan sa koy kung may naganap na paglabag Concert “Wilyonaryo” segment ng Wowow- sa Consumer Act. Luck in the Nalalapit na ang Araw ng mga Puso! ee noong 20 August 2007, na hindi Samantala, patuloy na pinabu- Ipagdiwang ang pinaka-romantikong Excerpted from The Economist print ety as a whole even while they satisfy name has seldom been more expensive, good corporate behavior and pa nila matukoy kung may dayaan bulaanan ng ABS-CBN na may pag- Wheel of araw ng taon kasama ang apat sa pina- edition of Jan. 17, 2008. the narrow interests of shareholders. especially when there is a war for talent good financial performance is ba talagang naganap sa programa. tatangkang manipulahin ang resulta ka-nakaka-in love at pinaka-magagal- For these are high times for what and customers can look at your supply fuzzy at best. The latest aca- Fortune Sa isang panayam na ipinalabas ng larong “Wilyonaryo” at pinani- ing na performers ngayon! Sa himig ng COrpOraTe social responsibility has is clunkingly called corporate social chain in Vietnam on YouTube. Public demic research suggests that a WHEEL of Fortune, the lon- sa TV Patrol World ng ABS-CBN, nindigan ang kanilang sinabi na ang paborito niyong love music at theme great momentum. All the more reason responsibility (CSR). No longer is it companies, remember, are creations positive link exists, but that it gest-running popular game show sinabi ng fact-finding committee ng lumilitaw na pandaraya ay resulta songs, apat na grand champions ang to be aware of its limits. enough for annual reports to have a of the state. In return for the privilege is a weak one. Of course, it’s in the US, now hits the Philip- DTI na “probable cause” lang ang lang ng pagkakamali sa disenyo ng Kaugnay dito, inirekomenda maghahandog ng isang grand Valentine How wonderful to think that you philanthropic paragraph about the char- of limited liability, society has always not clear which way the causal- pines hosted by none other than nakita nila para maghain ng posi- mga props na ginamit sa insidente. ng DTI na lahat ng game show sa concert, All 4 Love! can make money and save the planet at ity committee; now companies put out demanded vaguely good behavior from ity runs—whether profitable TV host queen Kris Aquino. bleng paglabag ng Consumer Act Ang segment na “Wilyonaryo” telebisyon ay kailangan munang ku- Talagang mabibighani kayo sa the same time. “Doing well by doing long tracts full of claims about their fair them. The cost of this implicit social companies feel rich enough to plies even more to society as a whole. Studio players get the chance laban sa ABS-CBN. ay tinanggal na sa programang muha ng permit sa kanilang ahensya Romantic Balladeer at Asia’s Pop Idol to win up to P200,000 while the Ayon sa komite, ang paghahain “Wowowee.” para sa kanilang game segments. good” has become a popular business trading and carbon neutralizing. But franchise, whether shareholders like it splash out on CSR, or CSR brings prof- A dangerous myth is gaining ground: Christian Bautista, Ultimate Champion player who gets to the bonus ng administrative charges sa kom- Isang parehong imbestigasyon Hindi naman sumang-ayon ang mantra: the phrase conjures up a Pan- the biggest force is the presumption or not, has risen. its. Either way, there is no evidence to that unadorned capitalism fails to serve Rachelle round can win up to 2 million panya ay para sa posibleng paglabag rin ang isinagawa ng Kapisanan ng ABS-CBN sa rekomendasyon na ito. glossian best-of-all-possible-worlds, that a modern business needs to be, or Some people complain that this suggest that CSR is destroying share- the public interest. If the business of Ann Go, or a brand new car. Wit, deter- nito sa Consumer Act at hindi dahil mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Hindi na raw kinakailangan na ku- the idea that firms can be successful by at least appear to be, “good” to hang on sort of “good corporate citizenship” is holder value, as Milton Friedman and business stops being business, we all Prince of mination and luck will surely may na-tuklasan silang pandaraya sa at nang wala rin silang nakitang muha ng permit sa DTI ang mga game acting in the broader interests of soci- to customers and recruit clever young merely another form of self-interest. others feared. But nor is it obviously lose. Pop Erik be tested as the fortune of the palabas. ebidensya ng pandaraya, agad nilang show segments na ito dahil hindi na- people. The difficulties with CSR come when the most productive way for manag- So the apparent triumph of CSR Santos, at players depends on the spin of Dagdag pa nila, magsasagawa nilinaw ang pangalan ng ABS-CBN man ito maituturing na pagbebenta at PR CALENDAR Thus for most managers the only companies get it out of proportion. For ers to spend their energies. Caution is should prompt humility, not hubris. Pop Star the wheel. Kris Aquino is the ng isang mas malalim na imbesti- sa organisasyon. promotional activities. (Bong Osorio) 43rd Anvil Awards real question about CSR is how to do instance, there is a lot of guff about re- specially called for at a time when the There is money to be made in doing first female host of the said Princess it. Is the CSR craze a good thing for sponsibility being at the core of a firm’s CSR bandwagon is on a roll. good. But firms are not there to solve franchise originally hosted Sarah February 15, 2008 business and for society as a whole? strategy. Caveat voter the world’s political problems. It is the Geroni- Hotel Intercontinental Ballroom by Pat Sajak. Along with Kris Much good corporate citizenship is An inconvenient truth for advocates If companies need to be vigilant job of governments to govern; don’t let mo para For info, contact PRSP at 638-0012 Aquino are her puzzle assistants a smug form of public relations. A bad of Csr is that the connection between about the limits of CSR, the same ap- them wiggle out of it. Zara Aldana of Celebrity PBB2 and Jasmine Fitzgerald. DZMM and 101.9 revolutionize radio sa isang gabing Wheel Of Fortune airs on Primetime Bida before TV Christian Bautista Patrol World. in this generation, access to informa- cable TV viewers and the advertis- ings. It is also part of the dynamic hind- LAA corner tion has become more available and ing industry that sees its potential FM landscape where 101.9 For Life ing-hindi niyo malilimutan! Sa unang convenient with the advent of new me- in giving information while reach- listeners can catch it live on air on pagkakataon na magkasama-sama ang Palos now on Philippine dia such as the Internet, mobile phones ing a wider audience. ABS-CBN the Web. Radio may be considered apat na grand champions sa iisang con- and satellite radio, leaving less room Radio Division recognized the an old medium but its capacity to cert, maghahandog ang mga singing television for traditional media. This, however, effects of new media on radio and reach people is vast and very effec- sensations na ito ng mga sentimental The Oscars Examiners Family Grew by Eight More! didn’t stop ABS-CBN’s DZMM Radyo made radio available even to TV tive. DZMM and 101.9 For life once numbers at sikat na love songs mula sa ABS-CBN brings you a new drama and action-packed By Bheng S. Relatado two Malcolm Baldrige National Oscars program and are expect- the companies’ continuous im- Thailand Quality Award, New TV series in its new installment, Palos. It is a remake of Patrol Sais Trenta and 101.9 For Life viewers. ABS-CBN’s Peter Musngi again proved their authority in Phil- iba’t ibang era na magugustuhan ng ka- from dominating the airwaves. These said, “First order of business is to ippine radio as they won the Best AM hit na sino, ano man ang edad, sa isang Quality Award Trainers and ed to serve either in the Award provement efforts. Zealand Business Excellence the popular Palos movies from the 1960s to the 1980s The Oscar M. Lopez Award which starred Bernard Bonin. Palos is based on the clas- two award-winning radio stations, in make radio available where both Station and Best FM Station award di mapapantayang musical journey! Alumni Examiners, Paul Steel program or baseline assessment Names of these new Exam- Award and Japan Quality Award. fact, made a paradigm shift and rede- the traditional and, more impor- respectively in the recent Gandingan Huwag palalampasin ang “All for Performance Excellence or and Dr. Luis Ma. R. Calingo. project. By taking on the assess- iners will be announced once Some groups of companies that sic Filipino comics “Alyas Palos” whose main character is a professional thief, a martial arts expert and as slippery fined Philippine radio. tantly, the potential radio listeners 2008: Isko’t Iska’t Broadcast Choice 4 Love” Valentine Concert ng Viva Oscars welcomes it new batch Armed with the knowledge ment assignment, Examiners are the 2007 assessment has con- are reported to have also used as an eel. Teen heartthrob Jake Cuenca plays the lead and This brave transformation gave are; that means being available on Awards. Records at ASAP Live sa Pebrero 13, of Baldrige-trained Examiners, and skills gained from the 6-day given the opportunity to expand cluded. the Baldrige framework are birth to DZMM Teleradyo which the worldwide web, the ubiquitous Also catch DZMM and 101.9 For Huwebes, 8 pm sa Big Dome (Araneta growing the number of the Ex- teams up with Cesar Montano as his father. Joining the training, these new Examiners their performance management Some institutions that San Miguel Corporation, John- cast are Valerie Garcia, Roxanne Guinoo, Jomari Yllana was launched on April 12, 2007. Al- mobile phone, the I-pod and yes, Life in Rad-Yo newsletter, featuring Coliseum). Para sa karagdagang ticket aminers pool to 47. These Lo- are given the most important perspective, learn about the maintain pools of Examiners son and Johnson Regional and and Sunshine Cruz. Don’t miss the thrilling action TV most a year since it started, DZMM even television.” program schedules, special events information, tumawag sa Araneta Coli- pez Group professionals, whose and Calibration Session held task of evaluating the health practices of world class com- and conduct similar training India’s Tata Group. series directed by Toto Natividad, Trina Dayrit and Erik Teleradyo is getting lots of support 101.9 For Life doesn’t slow down and the latest updates of these two seum at TicketNet branches sa telephone rank ranges from Managers to last November 21-23, 2007 and of the company’s systems, panies that they can apply in programs as part of their Bal- The next Oscars Examiner Salud on Primetime Bida this February. from its traditional radio listeners, as well as it continues to get high rat- giant radio stations. (Karen Valeza) number 911-5555. 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Asian Eye Institute congratulates Dr. Caguioa and Dr. Dato HR COUNCIL Celebrity 2 update Round off high quality eye care The Big Night at the Big Dome Asian Eye Institute (AEI), aFTer almost three months a world-class eye center, is HR COUNCIL: 2008 since Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) home to the country’s topnotch opened his house to 14 celeb- ophthalmologists and optome- rity housemates, the public has finally chosen the PBB trists. Two of its optometrists Broad Directions Celebrity Edition Season 2 Big were recently elected as offi- ‘Spring Waltz’ on Winner. Spotlight was on the Riza Santos Ruben Gonzaga cers of the Philippine College 2008 will be another productive year for Group-wide activities. This has been a key Big Four Will, Riza, Gaby, and of Optometrists (PCO) during the HR Council. Consistent with its vi- role of the Council – to help promote the ABS-CBN Ruben as their families and room as they waited for the 27.33% of the total tally. its 2007 Annual Convention. sion, mission and values, the HR Council spirit of oneness in the Lopez Group. It is Koreanovela fever is back on ABS-CBN’s Primetime fans welcomed them during moment of truth. “True lover” Ruben who successfully Dr. Jesse B. Caguioa, AEI’s will continue to pursue various programs a fact that employees, regardless of what Bida as the Kapamilya Network premiered the much- the Big Night last January 5, and hunk model Will Devaugn emerged as the Big Winner Specialist for Low Vision and From left to right: Dr. Sarah Cairo, Dr. Lynnie Cu, Dr. Aileen Azar- aimed at “building a community of HR company they belong to, take pride in know- awaited love story of the season, “Spring Waltz”. 2008. Roars and cheers filled gladly accepted his prizes as had life-changing experiences Visual Rehabilitation and Chief con, Dr. Marose Parao, Dr. Monette Pacheco, Dr. Lexie Lee, Dr. Jesse professionals committed to drive busi- ing that they belong to the Lopez Group. The Follow the compelling story of Jeric (Seo Do-Young) the Araneta Coliseum after the Fourth Big Placer. Will inside Kuya’s house. He was Optometrist was installed as Caguioa, Dr. Gualderto Dato, Dr. Ruby Chua, Dr. Aillen Rosales, Dr. ness and organizational excellence in HR Council has and will continue to play an and Arianne (Han Hyo Joo), two people whose childhood komedyanteng promdi Ruben couldn’t be happier as he was able to reunite his mother, aunt, Ruth Atanque, Dr. Jannet Gaspar and Dr. Aicy Serrano. the Lopez Group.” The plans are focused active role in organizing such activities that friendship was put to test when Jeric had to sacrifice his was declared as the Celeb- Will Devaughn Gaby de la Merced declared Jag’s newest celebrity and grandmother with the help the new President of PCO from rity Big Winner. Ruben, who is endorser. Being a part of the of Kuya. What’s more heart- 2008-2011, while Dr. Gualberto Dr. Caguioa and Dr. Dato Parao presented optometric primarily on the continuing professional bring the employees together – either to have own life and assume the identity of a wealthy couple’s dead son in exchange for Arianne’s heart surgery. popular for his Budotz dance, Coliseum was already filled, the jazz rendition of “Pinoy Big Four already made them warming is his wedding with E. Dato, AEI’s Senior Optom- are just two of the AEI doc- management cases. development of the HR practitioners in plain fun or to provide support, when one is got very excited and emotional but the most anticipated guests, Ako” from Vina Morales, Nik- winners. Although racing god- his long-time partner, Jesselle. etrist, was elected as Secretary tors who believe in continu- For complete eye care, visit the Group. By encouraging the sharing of in crisis. when he reunited with his the Big Four, were still inside ki Gil, Toni Gonzaga, Mcoy dess Gaby Dela Merced made Thus, Ruben shed tears as he of PCO for the same term and ously raising the bar in their the Asian Eye Institute (main internal and external best practices and There are other important projects in The Amazing Race Asia family and fellow housemates. Kuya’s house. The Big Four Fundales, and Kuya himself. a voluntary exit before, she thanked his supporters, fellow was inducted as Fellow. field with patient care as the clinic) at 9th Floor PHINMA by providing various learning opportuni- the pipeline to be firmed up when the Core Truly a big winner, Ruben won all got a 100-second visit from The audience also laughed still managed to be a strong housemates, and family during ultimate end in mind. AEI Plaza, Rockwell Center, Makati ties, the Council can expect to help the Group meets on January 30. Suffice it to say 2 season-ender 2 million pesos cash from Jack their loved ones, giving them their hearts out with the amus- contender and was declared as the Big Night. PBB Celebrity optometrists are also able City or at Level 1 TriNoma HR people to more effectively carry out that these projects are all aimed at enabling Don’t miss the last few episodes of The Amazing Race N’ Jill snacks, a Goodah busi- enough cheer and support be- ing sketches of the Big Four the Third Big Placer, garner- Edition Season 2 was truly a MNTC Corporate to share knowledge and ex- EDSA Corner North Avenue, their important role of being organization HR to add greater value. Asia 2. The thrill is still far from over as the remaining ness franchise also worth 2 fore they faced the real world performed by Tuesday Vargas ing 25.5% of the votes. This success as shown in the sup- offices now in “transformers.” We encourage everyone to actively par- competitive pairs battle it out for the top spot. Support million pesos, a condominium again. While they were waiting as Gaby, Giselle Sanchez as left Riza Santos and Ruben port of its many fans. pertise with the optometric Quezon City. For more infor- Philippine team Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez unit from Chateau Valenzuela, for Kuya’s signal to leave the Riza, RS Francisco as Will, and Gonzaga on the top 2. In the This summer, watch out Balintawak! community. During the mation about their services and As always, the HR Council will likewise ticipate in the various activities and programs in the remaining legs of the show as they face more and a Sony Bravia. house, the audience at the Big Ricci Chan as Ruben. end, desirable diva Riza won for the more refreshing and Trunk line: 479-3000 2007 PCO Annual Conven- research activities, visit their continue to take the lead in mobilizing the lined up for the year. We can all make 2008 challenges in the quest of winning the US$100,000 Until the very last day, Dome excitedly watched the Elegantly clad in gowns as the Second Big Placer. De- exciting batch of youngsters Fax: 330-8829 tion, Drs. Sarah Cairo, Maria website at www.asianeyeinsti- 16,000-strong employee workforce for our best year so far. (Yiessa Borbon) prize. Catch the finale this February exclusively on the Big Four still got surprises song and dance performances and suits, the Big Four were spite her few nominations for for the PBB Teen Edition 2. Aicy Serrano, and Mary Rose tute.com. (Javier Moreno) Sky Cable’s AXN channel. from Big Brother. Araneta of celebrity ex-housemates and ushered to the mini-confession eviction, Riza managed to get (Karen Valeza)  LopezLink February 2008 LopezLink February 2008 

term O&M, which could take place before the fice to enforce Land Transportation and Traffic Photos from top: TMC presi- TMC... SCTEX’s segments: 50.5 km Subic-Clark & 44 km Clark-Tarlac from page 1 year ends. Code (RA 4136), Seatbelt Law (RA 8750), and dent Anthony M. Mabasa TMC credits NLEX performance Anti-overloading Law (RA 8794). Española smiles his way as he shares tenance of NLEX, whereas FPHC is involved BCDA required parties to have at least a year also says that the patrol will manage the lanes the success of TMC in winning with power, infrastructure, and property, includ- of experience in toll management and a total as- as an integral part of their duty, unlike in NLEX the SCTEX interim operation; ing the tollway subsidiary Manila North Toll- set value of P500 million during the prequalify- where there are designated enforcement teams Hassle-free, safer and faster ways Corporation. ing stage. TMC was able to meet those require- for lane management. They will also be trained Safe driving travel awaits motorists with Starting March 16, 2008, SCTEX will take ments, having the operations and maintenance in traffic management and customer service experience in the new SCTEX experience; over operations of the longest tollway system of a modern tollway for 2 years already on their where they will educate motorists on a thematic Overlooking the SCTEX, it is with a stretch of 94 km Central Luzon region resume. FPHC guaranteed financial viability approach based on the month’s premise. specifically the Clark Special Economic Zone, of the consortium. TMC Operations Director SCTEX management will also have a mo- the longest in the country Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Central Techno Park for SCTEX Mr. Denn Charly Española credits torist handbook tailored for SCTEX to educate with a stretch of 94km, in Tarlac, and Bataan Technology Park. The the good performance of the company in the motorists about road safety. NLEX connecting the economic SCTEX is composed of two segments: the operations and maintenance of the NLEX to the TMC will have different teams for emer- and tourism zones of Central undertaking of the 94-km SCTEX. TMC’s out- gency, road safety, and maintenance. “We will EVER since Tollways Management Corpo- trol team, telephone operators, ambulance 50.5-km Subic-Clark section and the 44-km Luzon. Clark-Tarlac section. With the ecozones linked standing performance and credibility in tollway also deploy roadside assistance and towing ration (TMC) took over the operations and and tow service and the incident response by the SCTEX and the promise of shorter travel management helped a lot in winning the bid. “If services with the Automobile Association of maintenance of North Luzon Expressway team. time, this will definitely open more economic it’s not for the NLEX experience, it’s probably the Philippines as our partner plus emergency in 2005, there has been a significant differ- Traffic enforcement opportunities for the country. not going to work well for us. BCDA would medical services for those who may need ence in the number of accidents and fatali- The patrol crew is deputized by Land BCDA first issued their invitation for- bid probably be hesitant to give it to a company that medical assistance. We will also have Incident ties. Safety measures and traffic regulations Transportation office (LTO). TMC is imple- ding for the SCTEX project in April 2007. It has no proven track record,” says Española. Response Teams that will basically handle the are strictly enforced in the 88-km express- menting Republic Act 4136 and 8794, the was FPHC that spearheaded and submitted He also attributes NLEX’s success to its cleanup after incidents,” Española says. The way which connects Metro Manila in the Land Transportation and Traffic Code and their technical and financial bid documents dur- team. “One of the significant achievements of roadway maintenance team will be responsible provinces of Northern and Central Luzon. the Anti-overloading law. They also ap- ing the first bidding where BCDA provided a TMC is getting the chemistry from these people for the inspection, cleaning, and repair of roads TMC’s Traffic Management Department prehend vehicles which are overstaying 12.2% financial sharing clause. The technical who came from different backgrounds. They and furniture. supervises and monitors the expressway in overtaking lanes, vehicles weaving left bid included components like the toll collection worked together to build the group, and deliv- Although the operation for SCTEX is just 24/7 with its highly-equipped cameras, ra- and right, swerving abruptly from one lane system, support services, manpower, and equip- ered,” says Española. a takeoff from NLEX, TMC will also do some dios and speed-monitoring devices. to the other and vehicles overtaking at the ment. FPHC and TMC were able to meet the Preparations adjustments because of some systems that are TMC’s Vice President for Traffic -Op shoulder. The patrol crew apprehends these technical bid but submitted a qualified proposal. So far, TMC has hired 262 people on a proj- not available in SCTEX. The toll collection erations Nicolas G. Manalo says “when violators and transmits the confiscated li- Subsequently, BCDA conducted a rebid but in- ect basis to man the SCTEX. All the managers in SCTEX is a closed system as compared to it comes to total accidents and fatalities, cense and licensed plates to LTO. sisted on very difficult have also been involved in the efforts since NLEX, which is both open and closed systems. there was a decrease. From 33 accidents Safety education program commercial conditions. the first bidding. “We have trained the patrols Emergency call boxes that we see in NLEX are in 2006 down to 26 resulting fatalities in Traffic Management is educating drivers This resulted in another and trained the tellers. It is to mitigate rookie not available in SCTEX, so they will instead 2007 and from 42 to 36 in 2007.” Before and travelers with BLOWBAG which stands failure of tender. The mistakes and to build their confidence. We are put signboards indicating numbers to call for TMC took over the operations in 2005, for breaks, lights, oil, water, battery, air third time around, required by BCDA to come up with 99.95% emergency. “The operational plan for patrol is fatalities were running into hundreds and and gas. BLOWBAG represents the things BCDA resorted to “ne- accuracy in toll collection,” says Española. As the same with a 10-minute response time. We some of it were not even reported. Because motorists have to check before traveling to gotiated procurement,” part of customer service, TMC also trains their also plan to dispatch more people in incident of the central traffic management system avoid any accidents or vehicular breakdowns. a modified form of bid- patrols as tourist guides. They can help travelers handling and the plan for toll collection is also in NLEX now, all of the incidents that are They also sell the Motorists Handbook for ding. The consortium with queries on destinations and tourist spots. the same,” says Española. happening are being reported to the traffic P20. Flyers are also distributed in some toll submitted a responsive Española says that they plan to sell destinations, Their basic strategy is for the TMC manage- control room by the patrol crew, accord- plazas. Since the patrol crew are the frontlin- bid. On November 20, not just the road itself. “Basically, we’re hop- ment to fully help the SCTEX management. “It ing to Manalo. The significant difference ers when it comes to traffic and emergency 2007, BCDA served ing that the same patrol crew and tellers, if not will benefit NLEX if SCTEX will be running in the number of incidents, accidents and assistance, they are also oriented in customer a Notice of Award better (than in NLEX), will come out from the properly and vice versa,” Española says. fatalities can be attributed by TMC’s effort service education to convey a welcoming for the operations mold of the training,” Española says. Expectations in providing the expressway with hi-tech approach to the motorists. “For the patrol and maintenance to Operational plans The 94-km stretch SCTEX promises a fitting safety features, strong implementation of crews, we’ll be coming out with a handbook TMC, FPHC, and the SCTEX management has three departments, and shorter travel time going to Central Luzon. traffic rules and knowledgeable toll crew. which contains their code of ethics and the French group ERO. namely toll, safety, and asset management. TMC also wants to provide the new SCTEX with the same good service and driving experi- Among the safety measures in NLEX is principles behind what they’re doing, the The services include Operations in NLEX will serve as a model for the operation and the SCTEX, knowing how well NLEX is being ence they implemented in NLEX. Once SCTEX its 24-hour emergency assistance consist- values and different procedures they have to maintenance of the operated. Española says, “The general plan for fully operates, people can expect the same good ing of the traffic patrol team, traffic- con follow,” Manalo says. (Karen T. Valeza) SCTEX, traffic safe- SCTEX will follow the NLEX formula for suc- service. “It’s the same feel, it’s probably faster; ty and management, cess. It will be anchored on road safety, driver people can expect the same courtesy the same and toll collection. education, enforcement, and customer service.” service that NLEX patrol is giving. Experience Meanwhile, Like in NLEX, the patrol crew for SCTEX will NLEX so you’ll know the services we can give BCDA is preparing for the tender of the long- be deputized agents of Land Transportation Of- in SCTEX,” says Espanola. (Karen T. Valeza)

meet the TEAM ground in one of the biggest retail com- SCTEX. He just finished his stint in Corporation, and formerly Assistant panies and her masteral degree helped the NLEX Traffic Management and Vice-President for Toll Operations of her head the Customer Service Centers Safety Department, where he acquired the Subic Freeport Expressway of First up to the third quarter of 2007. She most of his expertise in tollway traf- Philippine Infrastructure Development SCTEX Management handled the sale of various Electronic fic management. His various startup Corporation. Toll Products and customer complaints experiences in the semiconductor He has held various positions Denn Charly G. Española assistance operations in NLEX. Spain North Tollways, Inc. (VENT). Deo is as well. With the help of her Manila sector, coupled with being a mechani- in his more than 20 years of work SCTEX Operations Director presently manages the operations of the taking up a masteral course in Tech- North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) cal engineer by profession, made Ed experience.Although the SCTEX is Denn Española, fondly called Spain, Subic Freeport Expressway. He also nology Management at the University counterparts and her staff, the sales tailor-fit to manage the assets of SC- basically a business unit, and thus, graduated from the U.S. Naval Acade- oversees, secures, and maintains assets of the Philippines and was also sent to and the services being offered were im- TEX. His expertise in procedures and gets all the help it needs from TMC my in Annapolis, Maryland. He served consisting of the expressway, building France for traffic management training proved. Because of West’s exceptional lean management acquired from a support units like Comptrollership, in the Philippine Navy for nine years, facilities, vehicles, and fixed mobile in 2004. He was part of the training and performance, she was then assigned multinational arena will be expected HR and Commercial Management, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Senior operating equipment. management team that prepared the to be part of the startup team that will to greatly help him in preparing the TMC chief Tony Mabasa made sure Grade specializing in oceanography and patrol officers prior to the takeover of handle the interim operations of the Asset Management team to deliver that the frontline team gets technical its related systems. After serving the Deo Q. Manuel NLEX operations, giving emphasis on SCTEX. She will be handling the Toll excellent results. coaching and advice from TMC’s Navy, Spain worked as the Traffic Man- SCTEX Traffic Management Safety safety, security, customer service, and, Collection Department. Right now, . most experienced in tollways, NVF agement and Safety Manager of NLEX and Security Head most especially, dignified law enforce- West is busy preparing for the opera- Nathanael V. Fernandez or referred to as the “Coach”. As where he co-pioneered the preparation, Deo Q. Manuel joined TMC on March ment. Deo is responsible for SCTEX’s tions, coming up with the procedures, the “Coach” Head of Commercial Management development, and implementation of 14, 2004 where he started as a Traffic Traffic Management, Safety, and Secu- setting up the logistical requirements, Engr. Nathanael V. Fernandez (NVF) Division of TMC that provides the policies and procedures for the traffic Superintendent. Before he joined TMC, rity operation. and coordinating with her staff and has more than five years considerable SCTEX with the special task of sup- management and safety of NLEX. He Deo worked as Head of Security for the BCDA counterparts. experience in toll road operations, port in procurement, contracts admin- also managed the training of 120 newly Subic Bay Yacht Club. He’s a member Westerly D. Dionisio construction, management and related istration and legal services, insurance deputized members of the TMC Patrol of the editorial team of NLExpress SCTEX Toll Collection Head Eduardo B. Caleon activities. Currently, he is the Vice- and risk management, NVF has the TMC commits to give motorists a completely new travel experience- shorter travel time- with its top of the Crew and the integration of the op- (safety tabloid) and Interchange (TMC Ma. Northwesterly D. Dionisio, called SCTEX Asset Management Head President for Commercial Manage- special task of providing depth and line service facilities: (clockwise from top left) 24-hour dispatching emergency response system; round- erations of contracted service providers newsletter) and was elected as the first West, was one of the pioneers in TMC The SCTEX start-up team (l-r): Ed Caleon, Charly Española, Eduardo Caleon currently heads the ment, formerly Vice-President for Op- perspective in operating issues in the-clock traffic monitoring at the central control room and frequent patrol loops. with traffic management and motorist president of Volunteer Employees of when she started in July 2004. Her back- Nathanael Fernandez, Deo Manuel and West Dionisio Asset Management Department of erations, of the Tollways Management SCTEX.  LopezLink February 2008 CSRACTiviTiES LopezLink February 2008  ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation brings PRIDE to the countryside Ongoings @Lopez Museum History, journalistic Rebuilding lives through social C2: Cartooning and Comics Workshop with Ariel Atienza excellence mix it up THE Lopez Memorial Museum limited to 15 participants, ages 13 ous seminars in Metro Manila since at the ground floor, Benpres Build- in Chronicle story showcases comics as an art form and above. Reservations are a must. 2004. ing, Exchange Road corner Meralco with C2: Cartooning and Comics, a Atienza’s works appear in devi- C2: Cartooning and Comics Avenue, Pasig City. Museum days BOrn twice, in 1945 and enterprise management comics workshop. ant Art and Siglo: Passion. He also workshop complements the exhi- and hours are Mondays to Saturdays, after World War II and in Comic strip artist Ariel Giovanni contributes to Philippine News in bitions Dime A Dozen and Blur 8am-5pm, except Sundays and holi- 1986 after the first Edsa EXACTLY three years ago, a mas- restored—they are now involved in potable water to the homes of 600 organization) and NGO (non-gov- C. Atienza will facilitate the work- San Francisco, CA; Fusion maga- which are ongoing until April days. For information, contact 631- Revolution, The Manila sive flashflood swept the towns of various enterprises uplifting not only families. Add to that, 35 Education- ernment organization) here, so they shop on the four Saturdays of Febru- zine, and LIVEtheLIFE magazine. 2008. 2417 or email [email protected]. Chronicle was once Real, Infanta, and General Nakar the lives of their families, but those al Television (ETV) packages—9 can be sustainable. Since we don’t ary, beginning February 2. Slots are He has given talks on comics in vari- The Lopez Memorial Museum is home to the country’s (REINA) in Quezon province. who are around them. in Real, 15 in Infanta, and 8 in have the skills of an entrepreneur, best journalists, includ- Heavy rains swelled the Agos River This is precisely the vision General Nakar—were turned over ABS-CBN Bayan has committed ing all four Filipino that overwhelmed the three towns of ABS-CBN Bayan Foundation to schools benefiting more than to assist us in this aspect even in the Ramon Magsaysay with floods and landslides, causing when it embarked on social and 15,000 students. A trading post in long run,” Merana said. Feb 23-26: First Asian Children’s awardees for Journal- the destruction of property. enterprise management through Nakar was also recently inaugurat- Infanta Mayor Filipina Grace ism: Zac Sarian (1974), But now, it seems like the trag- the creation of the Pacific Rim ed giving easy access to residents America believes the provision Raul Locsin (1999), edy never took place. The roads are Integrated Development Effort who used to travel to neighboring of livelihood opportunities has Museum Conference At Manila Hotel Sheila Coronel (2003), well-paved, and there are newly built and Eggie Apostol (PRIDE)—believing that after the Infanta for their basic goods. the biggest impact among the er museum workers, educa- crossfires, or carrying guns “Peace can exist in so rections for Asian children’s buildings and commercial centers; (2006). Working with Bayan-from L-R Ding Blanco, Oscar Esguerra, Dr. rehabilitation there should be a sus- “After addressing the social residents. “Mahalaga ang pag- tors, peace builders, parents, are an all too common sight many levels. In their fami- museums. The conference is but more than the infrastructure, the In The Power and the Glory: the Eduardo Morato, Carla Empeño, Marcel Riñon, Dulce Baybay and tainable development program to development needs of these com- bibigay sa tao ng pagkakataon na teachers, caregivers and in the news. What kind of lies, children can analyze co-presented by the City of people of REINA have their pride story of the Manila Chronicle 1945-98, author Raul Jabar Esmael. further lift the lives of the people. munities, ABS-CBN Bayan Foun- makabangon muli at mabigyan ng policymakers whose concern messages do these send to how their identities are Manila, with additional sup- Rodrigo tells “a classic case of the intersection of me- “The PRIDE program focuses dation will impart skills training to pagkakataon na makapag-hanap- for children can help create a us? Can we translate to the connected to that of their port from the Department of dia power and political power in the Philippines.” He on the Pacific Ocean side areas of these communities to enhance their buhay. There is still life after the better future for them. youth the meanings of world family members. From their Tourism, Globe Telecoms, weaves together the three stories of a nation, a newspa- the country—from Aurora, Que- entrepreneurship. The provision of tragedy. The best way to move The Philippines has peace, tolerance and under- reflections on the family, The Philippine Star and per and its staff, and the family that oversaw the paper zon to the whole stretch of Bicol loans to both individual and small forward is to have a livelihood to such a diverse culture geo- standing? they can move on to dis- Philippine Airlines. during utterly tumultuous, if momentous episodes in Region to Samar-Leyte. These groups will commence. The PRIDE support their families,” she said. graphically and historically. These are just some covering their roles in the Registration fee for the Philippine history. disaster-prone areas will be the re- office will ensure that this new Aside from its existing opera- Our rich cultural heritage is of the challenges that the bigger families to which 4-day workshop is USD 400 In the book’s foreword, Lopez Group chairman Oscar cipient of ABS-CBN Bayan’s so- strategy will be implemented with tions in Quezon, PRIDE is also in something we can be proud Museo Pambata tackles they belong, the community for foreign delegates and Php M. Lopez calls the Chronicle “a newspaper to be proud cial development services such as a full time coordinator to oversee Bicol and Leyte in close coordina- of. But our differences through its various activi- and the country. “ says Nina 8,000 for Philippine residents. of”, recalling its crucial role in national history, as well microfinance. REINA is the pilot the operations,” said Dr. Morato. tion with the rehabilitation and sometimes lead to misunder- ties. The constant reminder Lim-Yuson, president and Application forms for the 1st as the unmatched talent and sheer brilliance of the jour- area,” said Dr. Eduardo Morato, In Real, municipal administra- disaster response arm—Sagip standing, creating barriers to let children take part in CEO of Museo Pambata. Asian Children’s Museum president of ABS-CBN Bayan. tor Noel Merana said the opening Kapamilya. ABS-CBN Bayan will nalists who made the Chronicle newsroom pulse with THE Museo Pambata of the that divide us as a nation. So decision-making and to Topics to be covered Conference are available at PRIDE takes off by facilitating of a PRIDE office signifies ABS- bring the PRIDE program to aid excitement for over three decades. The Lopez family Philippines is hosting the many barriers have been cre- expose them to responsible by the conference are: the the Museo Pambata office and providing its partners—the CBN Bayan’s commitment to help the provinces of Aurora and Ca- led The Manila Chronicle from 1947 to 1993. first ever Asian Children’s ated throughout our history adult role models are im- Asian child, children’s (Roxas Boulevard corner LGUs and civil society—urgent so- REINA residents rise from their gayan Valley in the years to come. “For those who knew the paper, this book is a chance Museum Conference on such as language, religion, portant when conceptualiz- museums and peace, the South Drive, Manila) or you cial development needs like water present economic status. For inquiries, contact Oscar to relive what was lost. For the younger generation, this February 23-26, 2008 at the cultural practices and social ing exhibits and programs. philosophy of “hands-on” may download it from www. and education and by enhancing the He revealed that more people Esguerra at (02) 928-0064, E-mail book is a chance to experience what a great newspaper Manila Hotel. status. There is no better Children’s museums can learning, creating interac- museopambata.org/acmc. production of local market goods. have expressed their intent to ven- [email protected], Web site was like -- and to see what it took to put such a paper to With the theme: “Chil- time to “build bridges” than be bridges in understanding tive exhibits and educational For more information, call True enough, as part of ABS- ture into a business through the abs-cbnbayanfoundation.com, bed, night after night. Here you can meet the many col- dren’s Museums as Bridges now, as conflicts in and these conflicts. We can start programs, fund raising and 523-1797-98 (Alona) or 400- CBN Bayan’s 10th anniversary assistance of microfinance. “We address 3/F Calderon Bldg., 827 orful characters of the paper and see how they created of Peace”, this international around the world continue. with the young to help build networking, marketing and 7558. You may also email celebration, it inaugurated Phase want to train every PO (people’s EDSA, Quezon City. a combustible combination of talents and personalities conference will bring togeth- Images of children caught in peaceful adults. promotions, and future di- [email protected]. 2 of the Barangay Gumian Water that made our newsroom so vibrant, challenging, and System Project which will supply fun,” says Lopez. While tracing the movement of historical forces in Phil- ZERO IN 6: HYBRIDITY Zero In exhibition venues ippine politics and media, Rodrigo notes that the human Off the Streets, element of the Chronicle story is “colorful, dramatic, and emotionally involving.” He documents great friendships, Zambales is the third provincial recipient of the Proficient Measures for Quality Education project. The Off to School ‘Zero in: Hybridity’ continues “Passion and intense interpersonal conflict, “moments of high drama and partnership project between Knowledge Channel Foundation (KCFI) and Philip Morris Philippines ON its sixth year, the Zero In museum cop-out against romanticized notions said. “That said, hybridity appears as Compassion” low comedy, a mentoring process so stringent that it bor- Phil-Asia Assistance Founda- (PMPMI) provides Knowledge Channel and textbooks in elementary Math and Science to three schools consortium of Ateneo Art Gallery, of the unique and distinct,” she said. a functional overarching handle to ac- Ongoing until February 15, 2008 dered on hazing, and a newsroom bound by hard work, a tion Inc. (PAAFI) is now looking in Zambales and an Aeta school inside the Subic Base. Shown here are Rina Lopez-Bautista (KCFI) and Ayala Museum, Bahay Tsinoy, Lo- “After all, very few contemporary commodate this year’s outing, which Ateneo Art Gallery quest for excellence, and much after-hours camaraderie.” for donors who are willing to PMPMI Managing Director Christopher Nelson with (L-R) DepEd Division Superintendent Dr. Ligaya B. pez Memorial Museum and Museo portrayals of the Philippines and the in the tradition of past Zero In has Advance praise for the book calls it “a wonderful send underprivileged children Ateneo de Manila University, Monato, Mayor James Gordon of Olongapo City, Jason Quilat (student beneficiary), and Senator Richard Five companies attended the first Monitoring & Evaluation Training pambata takes on the notion of the Filipino fail to play up how we come been a coming together of polyvalent read, with lots of colorful and telling detail” (Sheila to school this school year Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC Gordon. for family health conducted by Private Sector Mobilization for Family crossbreed in a joint institutional ex- out of a Sino-Malay-Iberian-Yankee energies and museological persua- Coronel), “an insiders’ history of postwar Philippine 2008-2009. For only P400 a Tel no. 426-6488 Health (PRISM). The training consists of lectures and hands-on exercis- ploration of likeness and variance. blend, and that as this clichéd imag- sions. Zero In: Hybridity then is a journalism” (Johnny Gatbonton), and “a finely detailed month, you can keep a child es that will enable the five family health teams with tools for monitoring, Lopez Museum’s Eileen Le- ining of the postcolonial, we come hybrid of takes on hybridization.” account...(that captures) the drama within and beyond from working in the streets “Blur” evaluating, and documenting results of the workplace family planning gaspi-Ramirez noted that Zero branded as one of way too many Zero In:Hybridity represents a the newsroom, (and memorializes) the men and women and stay in school. These are Ongoing until April 5, 2008 program. L-R: Meralco team headed by Teresita U. Sicangco, Central In 6: Hybridity touches on both Asian variations of the melding of spectrum of mandates, audiences, whose years with the Chronicle would be among the best children who are determined Ready for NSV? CATV, Inc. team headed by Aileen Sebastian, First Sumiden team headed utopic and dystopic inflections of tradition and modernity.” acquisitional and educational Lopez Memorial Museum of their lives” (Butch Dalisay). to study but don’t have the by Jocelyn Malitig and ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. by Liza Rey. the shared theme. “What we are attempting also benchmarks. For more informa- G/F Benpres Bldg., Exchange Road, “The Power and the Glory” is available at the Lopez funds. For inquiries please call Workplace Family Planning pro- Manalang at the Meralco CWC and Seated: Diane Minon (LGFI FP Coordinator), Dr. Grace Viola (PRISM “The bad rap accorded ‘hybridity’ plays into what may continue to con- tion, contact Fanny San Pedro at Pasig City Memorial Museum. The special launch price of P2,500 Leah or Fe at 415.9297. gram of the Lopez Group Foun- discussing the matter with his wife, M&E specialist), Dario Pagcaliwagan (LGFI Executive Director). comes out of its being looked upon as front anyone who will become im- 631-2417or visit www.zeroinmu- Tel no. 631-2417 applies until February 7 only. Call Fanny at 631 2417 dation, Inc. (LGFI) supported by the couple decided to go through an all-too convenient, power-blind, mersed in future cultural work,” she seums.org. for orders and inquiries. Private Sector Mobilization for the procedure right away. Family Health (PRISM). It has “Sandali lang naman yung been almost six months after the process, mga 30 minutes lang,” Special Feature training and there are reports of recalls Ryan. “Two days after the home. Clean your house and look for a someone. No need to go outside the several male employees inquiring procedure, I was back to work. I place where you can eat together. metro because it’s just within your Dr. Roman S. Manalang, Head about NSV, but only a few went didn’t feel any pain.” Set the table, prepare good reach. Invite your special someone to of General Medicine of Meralco through the actual procedure. Dr. Manalang adds, “Com- food, light the candles, and La Mesa Ecopark and have a picnic- CWC, a surgeon and NSV pro- “Most of the apprehensions pared to the old type of vasectomy 5ways to Spend play some love songs to set style date. vider. about NSV are psychological,” which has two incisions, NSV just the ambience. Preparing for Be stargazers. Watch the stars with explains Dr. Manalang. A lot of the makes one small incision. There this is already extra. your loved one under the moonlight. You By Vanessa Suquila Valentine’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’'s Day male employees expressed fears are no sutures, so there is lesser Have a themed movie can do it at the park, at the clubhouse, or that vasectomy might decrease their chance for infection.” UnderP300.00 marathon. since cinema tick- even in your garden. Since this wouldn’t TWO certificates are displayed “manly” virility. But such notions The wife of Ryan, who is nurs- ets and DVDs would go over cost you much, you can give small gifts prominently in the office of Dr. were dismissed by Ryan, a Meralco ing their 3-month-old youngest, iT’s the love month again! As early as together that matters the most, not the budget, you can just rent DVDs like flowers or some homemade good- Roman S. Manalang, Head of lineman who recently went through feels relieved. She will be able to now, plan ahead your date before you bucks you spend. Valentine’s Day is not of your favorite romantic movies. To add ies. General Medicine of Meralco Cor- NSV under Dr. Manalang. focus on taking care of their infant Lopez Group Foundation, Inc. (LGFI) was one of the sponsors of the Miriam get stuck in the Valentine rush. Febru- just for couples. You can share this day a twist, you can watch movies from your Be a karaoke king and queen porate Wellness Center (CWC). Ryan and his wife agreed that and three young kids without wor- College Seven Environmental Principles 2008 Calendar (artwork by Jess ary is the month where most hotels with your family and friends. Here are era where you can also reminisce. Jerry for a night. Render your favorite One is his fellow certificate from their fourth child would be their ries of having a “surprise baby.” Abrera). This calendar is also a poster (which can be used even after 2008) and restaurants are booked and almost some helpful tips to spend Valentine’s Maguire and You’ve Got Mail would be love songs to your special someone. the International College of Sur- last. He found out what NSV is from And what about Ryan’s virility? that can be a colorful visual aid to help school teachers or lecturers for all flower shops are overpricing. Don’t Day without going over budget. Spread good choices for a 90’s themed movie Dedicate each song that you play. geons; the other is his certificate nurse Emma Navida in the Manila “Di po problema yun. I still feel environmental education. The calendar is being sold by Miriam College (call fall into these traps! You can spend a the love! marathon. Have some popcorn and Videoke kiosks in malls are cheaper, of completion for No-Scalpel Satellite clinic (Navida is a trained the same,” he answers with a grin. 5805400 local 1105 for details). Sponsors from L-R: Kirby Chua, Assistant romantic date with your loved one with- Prepare a dinner. You don’t have drinks to have the cinema feel. which would definitely cost you un- Vasectomy (NSV) training. FP Counselor who has referred For inquiries about Family General Manager of Lexmark, Intl., Dario Pagcaliwagan, Executive Director out putting a hole in your pocket. After to go too far; you can just have your Go nature-tripping. Experience der P300.00 for few hours of singing The NSV training for selected another NSV acceptor previously). Planning in the Workplace, call of LGFI, Jess Abrera, the artist, Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, Miriam College all, it’s the amount of time you share romantic dinner in the comforts of your the beauty of nature with your special galore. (Karen Valeza) Lopez group doctors is part of the After consulting further with Dr. Diane of LGFI at 09213725261. President, and Mr. Lito Rodriguez, Executive Director of E. Zobel Foundation. 10 LopezLinkFebruary 2008 LiFELONG WELLNESS LopezLink February 2008 11 Sudoku WELCOME to the Year of the Earth Rat, which Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Harvard Business School alum and former banker- Check out this February Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 turned-feng shui exponent Lillian Too describes para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa departments. Wear comfy at- as having “plenty of wealth potential”—but only Feb. 2 : Vital Switch Workshop bawat row, column at kahon. from the 9 am to 5 pm @ Luna Gardens, Rockwell Center tire and walking shoes, and if one thinks big and is big-hearted. Message A one-day lecture with Clairvision teachers Sa- bring cap, extra shirt, towel The Year of the Earth Rat lacks the elements Dearassociates are trained to help you overRosie the phone, and will also be happy mantha Keen and Stephan Gorskiewiez at the Luna and water/refreshments. For of fire and metal, “but it is also a year blessed to send over a service team if necessary. SkyCable is committed to giving Gardens, Rockwell Center. The lecture provides more info, call Elizabeth can- with wealth and victory luck, and the key to get- you clear, reliable cable TV signals all the time. They can also explain to Lifelong Wellness Team las at 449-6112/633-3396 or meditation and vitaility exercises for people in the ting the most out of the year is simply to get the you in more detail our policies on subscription rebates. corporate world. Fee is PHP 2,000. For more info, check the website at www.lopezwellness.com timing right,” Too advised. Attention should be ooOoo call or text 0918-9632305. focused on spotting opportunities that bring long- I’m really poor in directions and we’re actually planning to go on participate in wellness activi- management of precious human Feb. 9 and 10: Awakening the Third Eye (ATE) term benefits. Here’s some simple advice from vacation this February. Where can we get the Motorists Guide? Does ties. and financial resources. Too: “wear more red and gold to attract positive Feb. 5: Angels and How to Connect 9 am to 5 pm @ 13/F ELJCC Bldg., ABS-CBN it contain maps or destination tips? —Kristine A crucial thrust this year is If you want to know more energy that will bring wealth and prosperity.” Robert Bontia of MNTC said you may avail of the NLEX Motorist with Them The workshop is open to people of all back- (Refer to below for this 2008 prediction). the CEO’s leadership in form- about what Lifelong has in grounds and experiences. The techniques covered are Handbook at any of our 5 Customer Service Centers located at Balintawak ing his Wellness Circle to plan store for 2008, click on the 7:30 to 9:30 pm @ Dasmariñas Village Park Pavilion Speaking of thinking ‘big’, Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML) NB, Valenzuela NB, Bocaue SB, Tabang and San Fernando NB (NB- north Do you believe in angels? Who, what, when, method for developing the third eye, aura reading, shows us the way in his traditional state of the group address or SONA (story as well as implement his com- icon in the homepage www.lo- meditation based on activating the body of energy, bound, SB – south bound). The handbook contains tips to ensure safe travel, pany’s annual wellness pro- pezwellness.com. If you want where, and why do they exist? Kabbalah teaches that on page 1). OML calls 2008 the ‘year of the CFOs’ due to the myriad chal- NLEX features and equipment, and maps of the different NLEX exits and everything positive that occurs in your life is a direct awareness and vision, how to quickly recover dur- lenges faced by the finance executives of the Lopez Group. He commended gram. Following completion to know more about healthy neighboring areas that could aid motorists traveling the expressway. result of positive angels. Likewise, all blockages, tur- ing the day and use nights for spiritual development, Benpres president Angel Ong for ‘quiety reducing the size of the debt overhang of the ongoing Group-wide living, feel free to browse the among others. Fee is PHP 3,500 for new students ooOoo moil, difficulties, and distress are the result of the in- that has to be restructured’ and also added that Finance executives of FPHC Why does SkyCable keep changing the channels? It’s so hard to keep Health Assessment Survey wide selection of topics (exer- fluence of negative angels. Your behavior determines and PHP 1,000 for old students. Call or text 0918- and First Gen will also be tested as they secure long-term financing for huge will be the development of the cise, diet, illness prevention, 9632305. up.Just a suggestion. Maybe in the future they can send us a flyer which angelic influences are aroused in the world. investments made last year (refer to page 1 story “Taon ng mga CFOs”). together with the bill. —Carol FIRSTLY, best wishes for Wellness Scorecard. and cure) and audiovisuals Leading American Kabbalah teacher David Ghiyam Congratulations to author Raul Rodrigo on his book, “The Power Lifelong’s bimonthly Well- (humor, music, dance, and It is SkyCable’s goal to provide only the best programming to its a better and brighter 2008! will be in Manila on Feb. 5, 2008 to give a lecture on Feb. 17: Takbo Para sa Kalikasan and the Glory: the story of the Manila Chronicle 1945-98” which will be subscribers. This entails that we regularly evaluate our channel lineup to ness Forum will have topics on inspirational) in the website. Chairman Oscar M. Lopez how to become aware of the angel dynamics at work Quirino Grandstand, Manila launched at the Palm Grove in Rockwell Club on February 7 (which also determine if certain genres or channel blocks need to be strengthened. c and the Lifelong Wellness health and wellness manage- As Chairman Lopez keeps in the universe. Fee is PHP 1,000. For more info, call Join the Takbo para sa Kalikasan, a 3, Very Easy happens to be the first day of the Year of the Earth Rat). This particular For any major change in channel lineup, subscribers can expect a letter Team look forward to a ment on the agenda this year. emphasizing, wellness is a re- or text 0922-7681040. 5 and 10km fun run for the benefit of  Easy installment in Rodrigo’s series on the different Lopez Group companies is advisory and/or flyers attached to their Statement of Account. The latest One such topic will focus on the sponsibility. So be healthy and a must-have for journalists and students of history with its comprehensive collaborative year in 2008 the La Mesa Watershed. Register for c Medium channel lineup can be found on www.skycable.com among Lifelong’s partners economics of wellness, under- stay healthy in body, mind, and only P150 and get a free shirt. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the hard-hitting martial law-era national daily ooOoo Feb. 9: Walk the Talk c to motivate the workforce scoring the need for smart risk- spirit! 6 to 9 am @ MMLDC, Antipolo chance to win P10,000 as you run for a cause. For more Hard led by its publisher Eugenio H. Lopez. I have bought new appliances recently. Does using a new or old appli- to attain a healthy state and benefit analysis to optimize the Rafael M. Alunan III Participants must register with their respective HR info, call Rudy Biscocho at 727-9987 or 0918-9158536. Also check out our Valentines’ tips on how to spend less this year (page 9) ance affect electricity consumption? How will I know which appliance and also recommendations at Rockwell’s Power Plant Mall (page 12)… Wish- consumes electricity more? ing this coming 2008 will find our readers in good humor and good health. Miguel Lopez of Meralco says it’s better to check the MAC (Meralco ooOoo Appliance Calculator) at www.meralco.com.ph to know the electricity There are days that we don’t get cable signals especially when it rains. consumption of your appliance. Answer to Dec.-Jan. puzzle Do we get credits for the days we don’t have cable? Can they also ooOoo Breast cancer and what you can do about it troubleshoot over the phone? —Mona If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about anything Jolina Bantayan of SkyCable says you may call SkyCable 24x7 cus- BreasT cancer afflicts around development; the higher the stage Genetics: Those who inherit a yeazr for those 50 years and 3. Bearing children before 30 may Solution, tips and computer program available at www. and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie through fax • tomer care hotline for any signal-related concerns. Their customer care no. 633-3520 or to [email protected]. Maraming salamat! 10,000 Filipinas every year and the lower the chances of survival. mutations of the BRCA1 and above. The symptoms to watch reduce risk of the disease. sudoku.com almost a third, or 30%, die from STAGE 1: 92% average survival BRCA2 genes from their par- out for are: 4. Breast-feeding may slightly it according to Dr. Conrado C. rate (tumor size is less than 2cm) ents. Abnormal nipple discharge; lower breast cancer risk if sus- Lorenzo, Section Head for Oncol- STAGE 2: 71% average (size • Hormones: Hormone usage like changes in breast shape such as a tained for up to two years from PAKWELA ogy at the Asian Hospital. is between 2-5cm) oral contraceptives and hormone- flattening or a swelling; dimpling childbirth. REDISCOVER THE While it is not possible to STAGE 3: 39% average (size replacement therapy (HRT). of the skin like the texture of an 5. Regular screening by your doc- NORTH predict exactly who will develop is more than 5cm; cancer has • Age: Those 40 years and above. orange peel; rash or crusting on tor. Mandy Navasero breast cancer, it can be noted spread to underarm lymph nodes • Menarche: If one starts men- the nipple or surrounding area; 6. Reporting immediately a sus- with proper education and regular and tissues) struating before the age of 12 nipple becomes inverted; constant pected lump to your doctor. Annual predictions 2008-Year of the Earth Rat screening for early detection and STAGE 4: 11% average (can- or reaches menopause after the pain in the breast or armpit; visu- If a biopsy confirms a ma- FOr those who believe in Feung Sheui, smoothly. The single Ox looking for a mate ing money through theft or robbery. You can cure. As Dr. Lorenzo says, “Yes, cer has metastasized) age of 55. ally noticeable veins; changes in lignancy, there are various ways here’s Lilian Too’s version : will find their match, while those who are expect obstacles to pop up causing disruption breast cancer is curable – you can The risk factors to watch out • Diet: Alcohol and obesity that sensation, especially in one breast. of combating the disease. These Rat—You can look forward to a good married will rejuvenate their relationship. to the flow of projects and tasks at hand. fight it.” for are: increase estrogen levels. Healthy living should be top include lumpectomy (surgical Batanes year and benefit from what is known as Display a pair of mandarin ducks in the Monkey—The Monkey will not have an Breasts are composed of fatty • Sex: Both sexes, male and Women should regularly con- priority. Some suggestions: removal of the tumor); chemother- Photo Safari “heaven luck”, where many opportunities southwest or wear a 2-eyed Dzi bead to actu- easy year compared to last year. But while tissue that extends to the armpit, female, are susceptible (though duct monthly breast self-examina- 1. An active lifestyle (moderate apy (treatment with cancer-killing come your way. Wealth luck will be there alize marriage luck. the financial loss star will affect your luck and have thousands of milk- less in men). tion to detect any suspicious mass to high-impact exercise) and drugs); radiotherapy (exposure to and with the support of the ‘Tai Sui’ you will Rabbit—A good year in store for the this year, you also have some measure of pro- producing glands. Cancer can • Family history: If two or more early. It should not substitute for a low-fat, high fiber diet are controlled doses of radiation); and make the most of it. Although luck is on your Rabbit with plenty of opportunities to make tection with the Golden Deities star. Helpful develop in any part of the breast. relatives, especially mother and periodic examinations by a physi- absolute necessities. mastectomy (total breast removal). side, you face competition from those who money and achieve success; the only setback people will rescue you out of any predica- There are four stages of cancer sister, had cancer at a young age. cian and a mammography 2. Fruits, vegetables and other Not all lumps are cancerous. once cannot take coming second to you. Display is the declining energy star which weakens ment. There is a tendency for the Monkey to foods rich in beta-carotene, Nonetheless, vigilance and early a Pi Xie in the north to avoid troublemakers. the Rabbit. To strengthen your lose his cool this year and this could lead to vitamin C, and omega 3 fatty detection are the price you pay for Tiger—You can look forward to a much problems with relationships. acids give added protection. survival and sustainable wellness. better year ahead as the star of romance and Dog—The Dog is plagued by poor health scholastic excellence pays you a visit. While and mishaps as the illness star afflicts his sec- 2008 promises plenty in the way of love your tor. Elderly dogs should display the Medicine Heart disease and stroke intrinsic element of wood may cause you to Buddha Mandala in the northwest and wear ery to the brain is impaired, then about them with your doctor will Receiving treatment within be overly aggressive in your pursuit of suc- the Medicine Buddha Bracelet to stay healthy. a stroke (brain attack) occurs. improve your survival: Hyperten- the first three hours from the on- cess, leading to some problems. It is impor- It is also recommended to display the Herbal These two commonly result from sion, high blood cholesterol, dia- set of symptoms, also known as tant to keep your emotions in balance. Wu Luo on both sides of the bed. This is not a the progressive narrowing of ar- betes, obesity, smoking, alcohol the “golden period,” gives a fight- ABS-CBN’s Bon Bon Jimenez with his family and nieces and newphews Dragon—This is a non-stop year for the year to be changing jobs even if you feel you teries called atherosclerosis. abuse, sedentary lifestyle, stress, ing chance for survival and limit in San Vicente Church, Sabtang (left); Meralco president Chito Fran- Dragon. Your creative energy is at its peak and are not getting the recognition you deserve. In such a case, fats slowly ac- family history, gender, age. a possible disability. It is crucial cisco with wife Mariel and three daughters (right). you find yourself pulled in many differ- Rooster—2008 will be a noisy cumulate in the walls of the arter- The symptoms of a heart at- that treatment start as soon as ent directions. Refrain from being year for the Rooster as the argumen- ies and bring about the formation tack are: a weak, irregular or slow possible before degeneration sets renOWned photographer Man- ous exhilaration and freedom. too impulsive. Devote more time tative star flies to your sector. This of plaques. As plaques build up, pulse; difficulty in breathing; pain in. dy Navasero is smitten hard by the “The trip is unforgettable and to considering your options before makes you difficult to get along the artery lining narrows and or numbness in the jaw and possi- Preventing strokes also re- charms of Batanes, and so are her nothing one would regret. Ev- starting on new projects. Make sure with. This year your emotional THERE is an interesting article causes the arteries to harden and bly down either arm; severe pain, quires living a healthy lifestyle photography students, varied in age eryone should see Batanes,” she you get your feng shui correct as temperament hits new highs. in Asian Hospital’s guide book lose elasticity. or sense of pressure, in the center (proper diet and nutrition, exer- and profession, bonded together by says. you have the most potential to take Make every effort to calm your- entitled “Your Health and Well- The risk factors that lead to heart of the chest; feeling faint or dizzy; cise, etc.); proper treatment of love of photography and travel. Navasero is conducting an- advantage of good earth luck this year. self, otherwise relationships may ness” written by Dr. Benjamin attack and stroke are similar. Inde- indigestion; sweating and nausea. diabetes and high cholesterol Pastureland as far as your eyes other Batanes Photo Safari this Horse—Horse born people are in for a intrinsic energy, dis- play a horoscope be strained. Carry Ksitigarbha to nullify the Luna, Jr. and Dr. Ester S. Bitanga, pendently and together, they lead The symptoms of a brain at- problems; avoidance of smoking can see, undulating emerald hills, summer, her third trip up to the tough year as the stars in 2008 are not in your water feature in the east of your home. aggressive energies that inhibit you this year. (Cardiologist and Neurologist, to an increased workload for the tack are: dizziness, loss of bal- and drinking, moderation at the boulder strewn beaches, and the northernmost tip. Navasero wel- favour. Your luck forecast indicates a year filled Snake—The Snake comes out from un- Boar—The Boar experiences a mixed year respectively), that addresses the heart, progressive plaque formation ance, difficulty walking; severe worst; avoiding fatty and salty changing colors of the seas from comes interested parties to join with, obstacles, mishaps and general bad luck. der the shadow of the Tai Sui with improved in 2008. Ill health may upset plans. However top causes of disability and death that further clogs vital arteries and headache; sudden weakness in the food; vitamin supplements espe- turquoise to lapis lazuli blue. The her, flights via Asian Spirit, the You are in direct conflict with Tai Sui, suffer health and energy. Obstacles faced in 2007 you enjoy the Star of the Heaven Seal, which among Filipino adults, namely, weakens the walls of blood vessels. face, arm or leg; sudden numb- cially B6, B12 and folate. Christmas Blitz Tournament. The Ivatan historic stone houses in only airline that flies to Basco from the #5 misfortune star, the Three Killings dissolve in 2008, with the Snake gaining brings good fortune that is both unexpected heart attack and stroke. Though most risk factors can be ness on one side of the face or In the final analysis, the best MERALCO Chess Club held a 1-day blitz tournament with National Sabtang built to stand the lashing daily except Wednesdays and and the star of natural disasters. With so many strength and luck from March onwards. There and meaningful. A suitable Dzi for the boar When a blocked artery pre- controlled or corrected, some are body; sudden blindness in one cure is prevention. Wellness is Master Andrew Vasquez last December 15 in order to give their winds from the north—these are accommodations at the Batanes afflictions in your chart, it is paramount that is good improvement on the career front. is the 3-eyed Dzi , which brings prosperity, vents blood from passing freely not modifiable such as age, gender eye; sudden difficulty in speaking, the best defense. If you care about senior and junior players the experience of playing with a chess the islands of Batanes. Seaside. you apply the required cures. Sheep—This will not be an easy year health and wealth. Wear on your left wrist. and denies vital oxygen and nu- and genetic disposition. or slurring of speech; inability to your health, you should be able master one-on-one. Shown here is NM Vasquez (left) versus Jojo Or- Navasero says Batanes is an For more information, call Ox—2008 will be a better year com- with predictions of unfortunate luck at work Source: http://www.wofs.com/index. trient supply to the heart, a heart Being aware of these risk understand what others are say- to influence your family to hop jaleza of Valenzuela Sales who managed to hold the NM to a draw. experience to take in the glori- 899-1767 or 896-3208. pared to 2007 as obstacles from the previous and in business, love and health. There is risk php?option=com_content&Itemid=40&task=vie attack occurs. When blood deliv- factors and doing something ing. aboard the wellness wagon. year dissipate and things run comparatively of being cheated by people you trust, and los- w&id=515 1 LopezLinkFebruary 2008

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lora, fauna and a fiesta By Luis Reyes

SOMEONE once said that love Plant Mall is located underneath Power Plant Mall. can be defined as the irresistible the main atrium of the mall, For inquiries, desire to be irresistibly desired. right across Marks & Spencer, please contact Mrs. F This Valentine’s season, Power Armani Exchange and Philippe Dorie Bernabe at 0917- Plant Mall has everything you Charriol. Call 898-1702 for 8141408 or call 898-1702 need to fuel that desire and make more details. loc 110. it all the more irresistible. Stop and See the Flowers How Sweet it Is… A not-so-secret arden Get ready to dazzle your Feed your frenzy with The North Court of Power dearest friends and family as succulent sweets and delectable the P1 Concourse level, the Plant Mall will be simply The Ikenobo Society of Manila, treats from fourteen of the event will run from Friday, irresistible as dozens and dozens together with Power Plant Mall Metro’s most sought after February 8 to Sunday, February of flora and fauna will fill the at Rockwell Center present the home-basked bakers. Get down 17. place. Instead of the cliché first Ikenobo Ikebana Floral Art and dirty sampling the different For the full list of flower shop and chocolate Exhibition. An ancient form of goodies Reena Francisco participants, kindly call Power kiosks, a not-so-secret garden floral arrangement originating (Cuptails and Dreams), Karen Plant Mall Retail Office at 898- will be situated in the heart of from Japan, this world- Young (Karen’s Kitchen) and 1702 loc 200. Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo the mall. It promises to entice renowned ability to gently, other naughty bakers whip Executive Editor Rosan Cruz the early birds of the season, gracefully, and surprisingly up in their kitchens. Dubbed Contributing Editors as the indoor garden will begin transform ordinary flora, fauna, as the Valentine’s Treats Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) Marlene Ochoa (MNTC) February 8 and will through and stone into magnificent and Sweets Maite Bueno (Meralco) John Rojo (Bayan) February 17. The event will pieces of art is set to hit Fair at Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Juno Chuidian (SkyCable) boast of colorful long stem the metro scene like a Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Joseph Uy (ABS-CBN Publishing) roses, tulips, and other February brush-fire (if it Nicole Carlos (FPHC) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) favorites, carefully arranged has not yet!). Rafael Alunan III (Wellness) Vanessa Suquila (LGFI) and exotically vibrant. Relax The exhibition Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) in the serene surroundings with and lecture Editorial and Layout HIP Custom Publications Department a hot cup of coffee or cocoa series is as cafes set-up their stalls in slated to start LopezLink is published by Benpres PR Group adjacent spots. The flower items February 29 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City will be available to mall patrons until March Telefax: 633-3520 either for direct purchase or for 2 and will For feedback, please email arrangement and delivery. be in various [email protected] The North Court of Power wings of