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Total revenues Net income/(Loss) attributable to Solidarity for a better Philippines At the midyear performance review Lopez Holdings equity holders of the parent company ATTY. Alex Lacson, Institute Lacson said leaders must get the compensation of the lowest Synergy, cooperation needed 2015 2016 % change 2015 2016 % change for Solidarity in Asia (ISA) pres- rid of the kanya-kanya (indi- paid employee. By Carla Paras-Sison ident and chief executive officer, vidualistic) mentality in order “In Germany, the highest attributable net ABS-CBN P17.672B P20.990B +19 P667.7M P2.273B +60 invited good governance advo- for more people to benefit from salary paid out by corporations AMBASSADOR Manuel M. prudent and sustainable invest- Be flexible, agile Lopez Holdings P48.360B P44.142B -9 P1.953B P2.690B +38 cates to support the organiza- economic growth. A study by is not more than 20 times the Lopez (AMML), Lopez Hold- ments for national develop- In the same meeting, Lopez EDC P16.775B P17.006B +1 P4.609B P4.909B +6 tion’s initiative to roll out its Per- Credit Suisse Global Wealth salary of the lowest paid em- ings Corporation chairman and ment.” Holdings chairman emeri- First Gen $965.246M $804.311M -17 $95.270M $112.940M +18 formance Governance System Watch in 2014 found that the ployee,” he said, giving it as chief executive officer, called On a more personal note, tus Oscar M. Lopez (OML) income at P2.690B FPH P48.422B P44.240B -9 P2.653B P3.558B +34 (PGS) to more local government richest 1% of Filipinos owns an example of how to make for synergy and cooperation as AMML thanked the Lopez reminded executives to “be By Carla Paras-Sison Rock P3.418B P4.331B +27 P697.9M P705.0M +1 units (LGUs) and national gov- and controls almost 50% of the economic or corporate success member companies of the Lo- Group for the support he re- alert, perceptive of unexpected LOPEZ Holdings Corporation and ABS-CBN Corporation. performance, higher efficien- ernment agencies (NGAs). country’s wealth and resources. more inclusive. pez Group respond to the new ceived during his stint as the changes, flexible, agile and able reported P2.690 billion in net Unaudited consolidated cies accounted for the gains. Speaking before members of “The combined wealth of the In the last 11 years, ISA has government’s call for invest- country’s ambassador to Japan to change directions quickly” in income attributable to equity revenues decreased by 9% year- FPH costs and expenses fell First half results point to a good year the Institute of Corporate Di- six wealthiest families was more helped 52 LGUs and 56 NGAs ments from the business sector. from January 2011 to June order to be successful in today’s holders of the parent for the on-year to P44.142B from by a faster 12% following a 9% rectors on August 11, Lacson than our country’s national establish the PGS and measure Speaking at the midyear per- 2016. He asked that the Group business environment. first six months of 2016. This is P48.360B. decline in revenues. In the same Financial and operating re- gained on the efficient man- challenge of falling revenues said the country’s growth would budget for 2014. Sixty percent impact to relevant stakehold- formance review, AMML said also give the same level of sup- “There will always be as- 38% higher than the P1.953B FPH posted a 34% increase way, ABS-CBN’s expenses grew sults of listed companies of agement of resources in par- for the power group, all of trickle down to its 52 million of our country’s GDP (gross ers. companies like First Philippine port to ABS-CBN Lingkod pects of the business environ- in net income attributable to in net income attributable to by a slower 13% compared to a the Lopez Group point to a ticular, lowering costs and them recorded higher attrib- poor if the PGS were in place domestic product) in the past For a cost of P600,000 to Industrial Park and Rockwell Kapamilya Foundation Inc. ment that we will not be in equity holders of the parent re- equity holders of the parent 19% rise in revenues. good year. Most listed units expenses. Hence, despite the utable incomes. to institutionalize transparency 10 years benefited largely the P800,000 a year for three years, Land Corporation are contrib- executive director Gina Lopez, control of. But the conduct ported in the first half of 2015, while ABS-CBN registered As of June 30, 2016, Lopez and accountability for leaders. companies of the richest 1%,” a corporation can adopt an uting their share in terms of jobs who is now the Secretary of of our day-to-day operations, driven by the solid performance a 76% increase in net income Holdings owned 46% of FPH “The PGS strengthens pub- he said, citing articles written LGU where ISA will institute creation in manufacturing and Environment and Natural Re- the things we are in control of, of investees First Philippine during the period. Following and 56% economic interest in lic institutions by making them by economist Cielito Habito, the PGS toward sustainable, in- tourism, which are among the sources. we must execute flawlessly,” he Holdings Corporation (FPH) through on the first- quarter ABS-CBN. ABS-CBN reports 76% jump effective and inclusive. Despite former director-general of the clusive growth. ISA also offers priority areas of Pres. Duterte’s “Gina is very pure in her said. the economy growing continu- National Economic Develop- “employees values enrichment” economic team. thoughts and actions. She has OML further noted: “Our ously for the last six years, weak ment Authority. courses which cover personal According to him, National no agenda whatsoever. Gina plans have to be…designed to in net income to P2.1B governance in LGUs is among Lacson challenged corpora- governance, family governance, Economic and Development certainly deserves our support. enable us to shift towards new, ABS-CBN Corporation re- ABS-CBN continues to over 1.3 million boxes as of the the factors that keep the coun- tions to consider what is done work/business governance and Authority Sec. Ernesto Pernia She does have the zeal and the unanticipated directions. To the FPH attributable ported P20.9 billion con- be the market leader in terms end of June. try’s poor, poor. About 12 mil- in France, where the compen- good citizenship. Visit isacen- had identified investments in passion to change things and, extent possible, even our assets solidated revenue for the first of total day national audience “We are confident that we lion Filipinos are without jobs,” sation of the highest paid exec- ter.org for more information. manufacturing, agriculture and hopefully, she will succeed in have to be designed to be as half of 2016, bringing its net share and ratings. The top 15 will hit our profit guidance Lacson said. utive is not more than 10 times (C.P. Sison) tourism as necessary “to gener- helping our people benefit flexible and as agile as possible. income to P2.1B, 76% higher programs for the first half for the year,” said ABS-CBN ate more jobs suitable for the from the natural bounty and Finally, we ourselves have to be net income up 34% compared to the same period of 2016 were all ABS-CBN Group CFO Ron Valdueza. poor and the less skilled mem- beauty that our country has flexible, adaptable and embrac- FOR the first half ended June stronger margins on electricity ring net income grew 24% from last year. The company reported shows, with “FPJ’s Ang Probin- Meanwhile, the company’s bers of the labor force.” He said been blessed with,” AMML ing of change and of the unex- 30, 2016, First Philippine sales, the receipt of P1.0B (net P2.2B last year to P2.8B this higher second-quarter revenues syano” in the top spot. educational theme park, Kid- SKYBIZ’s enhanced network helps the Group must “proceed with said. pected.” Holdings Corporation (FPH) of tax) liquidated damages re- year. This was largely driven by of P11.2B, 20% higher than the SKY’s broadband subscriber Zania, reached over 150,000 posted an attributable net in- lated to the San Gabriel plant the stronger recurring earnings revenues generated during the growth has been very strong, attendance since the beginning in building businesses better come of P3.6 billion, higher by and higher dividends from of the First Gen Group and first quarter of this year. increasing by 47% to over of the year. The O Shopping ABS-CBN, SKY win 6 Spark Awards 34% from last year. The increase Meralco. lower parent expenses for the “The improvement in our 169,000 since June last year. Channel is now generating TO address the growing demand By Kane Choa in earnings was mainly due to The corresponding recur- period. ratings, coupled with the newly SKY has also introduced di- over P2.2 million in daily sales. for business connectivity, SKY- implemented cost per individu- rect-to-home service nation- With these successes, ABS- BIZ reinforced its core network ABS-CBN Corporation and tion), meanwhile, won the gold dia Solution—Experiential for the al rating point pricing scheme, wide, SKYdirect, with over CBN’s total assets rose to facility and added a new data SKY Cable Corporation car- as Best Media Solution in the microsite OTWOLISTA.com. contributed to the increase in 33,000 subscribers as of the P72.5B or a 3% increase from connectivity service, SKYBIZ ried the flag for the Philippines Social Media category. SKYcable was also nominated our advertising revenues,” said end of the first half. last year’s P70.4B. Equity base Enterprise IP VPN, that ensures at the Spark Awards for media ABS-CBN also won a silver for Best Event by a Media Own- First Gen attributable net Aldrin Cerrado, ABS-CBN’s The company’s digital terres- rose to P29.9B from P28.7B in reliable and secure private net- excellence 2016 in Singapore, for Best Media Solution—In- er for its 25th anniversary cele- chief financial officer. trial television or DTT has sold 2015. work links among geographical- collecting a total of six awards— tegrated Media for its ABS- bration SKY Alive!, the country’s ly-distributed sites such as head- the most among Filipino media CBN TVplus 1999 Todo Saya first experiential cable fair. income rises to $113M quarters, offices and branches. companies—and even contended Presyo promo. With two gold awards, three These efforts were recently FIRST Gen Corporation re- On a recurring basis, First in supply as evidenced by the for the biggest prize of the year. The network was also hon- silver awards and a bronze award, EDC posts attributable launched through an event en- ported net income attributable Gen’s attributable net income alerts triggered in recent weeks, ABS-CBN won a gold for ored with a silver award for ABS-CBN was a close second to titled “Fly High with SKY.” to equity holders of the parent for the first semester of 2016 the timing of the 97-MW The SKYBIZ team with partners and clients Best Use of Branded Content Best Acquisition Team for its BBC Global News in the pres- The aviation-themed event of $113 million for the first was flat at $88M. As the gas and Avion and the 414-MW San recurring net income of P4.68B by Media Owner for its break- YouTube Monetization Strat- tigious award-giving body that was spearheaded by Dicky Li- semester of 2016. This was a hydro platforms benefited from Gabriel power plants’ commis- ENERGY Development Cor- 1H 2016, up by P0.23B, from and amortization expense through series “Single/Single” egy, while SKY bagged a silver celebrates the best media solu- wanag, SKYBIZ VP for Sales, presentation of SKYBIZ’s en- Online and data connectiv- 19%, or an $18M, increase from higher dispatch, these were off- sioning is a positive develop- poration (EDC) reported a con- the P16.78B reported in 1H amounting to P0.26B. (Season 1), a coproduction of for Best Corporate Brand- tions, products and services from who welcomed partners from hanced core network facility ity is an essential necessity with the $95M it made for the same set by lower contributions from ment. Both plants have already solidated recurring net income 2015. “In spite of the low WESM PhilStar TV and Cinema One. ing by a Media Owner for its media owners, publishers and different industries such as and its benefits for specialized the shifting business landscape. period in 2015. The company’s EDC mainly because of lower demonstrated the ability to op- attributable to equity holders of Operating expenses for the [Wholesale Electricity Spot The company’s partnership with me&mySKY campaign. technology companies in South- banking and finance, business business transactions, particu- Given this opportunity, SKY- natural gas and hydro portfolios spot market prices. The par- erate and produce power at full the parent of P4.68 billion for the period dropped by P0.71B Market] price environment, we Twitter (Twitter Amplify Pio- Completing the haul is ABS- east Asia, South Asia, Australia process outsourcing (BPO) and larly in the fields of banking BIZ aims to build businesses delivered higher earnings. ent company likewise incurred (or even above full) capacity, first half of 2016. This is slightly with the deferral of noncriti- remain committed to address neering Social Media Innova- CBN’s bronze award for Best Me- and New Zealand. telecommunications. and finance/BPO; and real es- better by providing complete First Gen’s consolidated rev- higher interest expense as a re- which has benefited consumers higher than the P4.66B posted cal projects and the curtail- plant reliability issues fleet- SKYInnovations engineer tate/retail/healthcare/hospital- and holistic solutions suitable enues from the sale of electric- sult of a new $200-M term loan as they ease the current supply during the same period in 2015. ment of business-related wide,” said Nestor Vasay, EDC’s Lance Filio gave an overview ity/leisure and entertainment. to specific industry needs. ABS-CBN sweeps top 10 most watched programs list ity decreased to $804M for the it obtained in September 2015. tightness,” First Gen president EDC’s consolidated rev- expenses. This is exclusive of senior vice president and chief From being a market leader ABS-CBN Corporation pro- The return of James Reid and ABS-CBN also ruled other first semester of 2016 compared “Given the current tightness and COO Giles Puno said. enues improved to P17.01B in the increase in depreciation finance officer. in pay TV, SKYBIZ now also to $965M last year. “Investing in the company’s Promos & offers duced the 10 most-watched Nadine Lustre to prime time time blocks nationwide that provides end-to-end business programs in the Philippines in via “Till I Met You” debuted include the morning block with Energy Development existing asset base is expected solutions with its enhanced ca- Corporation’s geothermal, wind to boost cash generation, with SKY’s best cable shows now online! August, resulting in a national strongly in the seventh spot 41% vs GMA’s 35%, the noon- Rockwell Land consolidated revenues up 27% For only P199, fans of “X Factor,” Stephen Colbert or James pacity and coverage. With its audience share of 47% or 14 with 28.5%. time block with 45% vs GMA’s and solar revenues accounted the equipment’s improved line of business-grade broad- for $329M, or 41% of total con- FOR the first half ended June 30, year’s P1,346M primarily driven Residential development Retail operations generated reliability and output,” Vasay Corden, “Ancient Aliens” and “The Arrow” can go online using points higher than GMA’s 33%, Other Kapamilya shows in 33% and the afternoon block their SKYbroadband connection and open SKY On Demand band plans and data services, according to Kantar Media. the top 10 are “Wansapanataym” with 48% vs GMA’s 32%. solidated revenues (see related 2016 and 2015, Rockwell Land by 30% growth in residential generated P3,582M, contribut- revenues of P445M, account- added. SKYBIZ offers reliable and ef- story). Corporation registered P4,331 contribution. Overall EBITDA ing 83% of the total revenues for ing for 10% of total revenues. Inclusive of nonrecur- to watch their favorite shows with the SKY On Demand On top of the list is “FPJ’s (34.1%), “TV Patrol” (32.7%), ABS-CBN also dominated Channel Pack. For the first time, channels such as Cartoon ficient connectivity for the en- Ang Probinsyano” with an av- “MMK” (31.8%), “Home Sweet- in other areas like Total Lu- FG Hydro showed a growth million in consolidated revenues, margin registered at 32% of the period. Cinema operations also gener- ring items, consolidated net terprise segment. in revenues of $6M for the first higher by 27% from last year’s total revenues, which is lower Commercial development ated P111M which is 3% of income attributable to equity Network, Nickelodeon, History, Warner TV, RTL-CBS En- erage national TV rating of ie Home” (28.2%), “Goin’ Bulilit” zon where it averaged 41% vs tertainment, CNN and ANC HD can be viewed online using To know more about SKY- 41.2%. It was followed by “The (27.2%) and “TV Patrol Week- GMA’s 36%, Total Visayas with semester of 2016 versus last P3,418M. Eighty-one percent of compared to last year’s 39%. revenues amounted to P582M, total revenues. Office opera- holders of the parent stood at BIZ products and services for year’s $27M due to higher dis- the revenues came from the sale Residential development, com- 49% lower than 2015’s P1,135M tions generated P26M which P4.91B, 7% higher than the the unlimited SKYbroadband connection. This offer does not Voice Kids” (39.4%) and “Dolce end” (22.4%). 57% vs GMA’s 24%, Total Min- require a digibox installation fee or a lock-in period, making enterprise broadband, cable and Amore” (34.5%), which ended ABS-CBN also hit a whop- danao with 60% vs GMA’s 26%, patch this year, though likewise of condominium units, including mercial development and hotel mainly due to sale of office units is equivalent to 1% of the total P4.61B reported during the direct-to-home pay TV, call affected by lower spot market accretion of interest income. contributed 59%, 39% and 2% to in 8 Rockwell in 2015. This seg- revenues. same period in 2015. The in- it completely hassle-free! For more info, visit mysky.com.ph/ on a high note with its world- ping national audience share of Total Balance Luzon with 49% skyodchannelpack. (Dino Quizon) 449-9349 or visit skybiz.com. wide-trending “most beautiful 50% in prime time or 19 points vs GMA’s 34% and Metro Ma- prices. Consequently, the earn- Total EBITDA [earnings the total EBITDA, respectively. ment contributed 13% of total Hotel operations contributed crease was primarily driven by ph. ings contribution of FG Hydro before interest, tax, deprecia- Net income after tax regis- revenues excluding the share in 4% of the total revenues. Rev- higher revenues from power finale.” higher than GMA’s 31%. nila with 37% vs GMA’s 33%. was higher by $4M or 48% at tion and amortization] reached tered at P705M, a growth of 1% the Rockwell Business Center enues grew by 31% from P127M projects and lower operating $11M. P1,391M, 3% higher than last from last year’s P698M. joint venture. to P167M. expenses. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink September 2016 Councils Lopezlink September 2016  couch potato treats Kapamilya Gold’s ‘The Greatest Love’ Biz Excellence HR Updates Rita evicted from PBB EDC wins best ASEAN Our very own House Rita Gabiola has been Ailing mom gets second evicted from the “Pinoy sustainability report award Vidanes named SKAL Int’l Big Brother” House after getting the lowest Ariola, EDC Corporate Com- media personality of the year score on a challenge By Kane Choa shotBy Kane Choa at love in new series munications officer. given to the nominated “Execute and Deliver” is housemates. Gabiola ABS-CBN chief operating of- The SKAL International AT 59, Gloria’s (Sylvia Sanchez) only motherhood as well as her second EDC’s fifth integrated sustain- was the second teen ficer of broadcast Cory Vidanes Tourism Personality Awards wish is to have a happy family and for chance at her great love, even at ability and financial report that housemate to go af- was named Media Personality honors individuals for their ac- her children to Amanda (Dimples her age,” said the program’s creative follows the Global Reporting ter Aizan Perez. The of the Year by the SKAL Inter- complishments that help boost Romana), Andrei (Matt Evans), manager and writer Ricky Lee. Initiative’s (GRI) most widely 13-year-old, whose national Tourism Personality the country’s tourism industry. Paeng (Arron Villaflor), Lizelle Also included in the cast of used sustainability reporting photo taken in Luc- Awards for her contribution in ABS-CBN brought viewers (Andi Eigenmann) and grandson Z “The Greatest Love” are Nonie framework in the world. It dis- ban, Quezon went creating a positive impact on to Benguet for “Forevermore,” (Joshua Garcia) to lead good lives. Buencamino, Rommel Padilla, closed not only the company’s viral, was nominated the tourism industry through Puerto Princesa for “The Story Gloria happily embraces her role Tonton Gutierrez, Ejay Fal- record-high recurring net in- for elimination due to her supposed immaturity excellent content on television, of Us,” Batanes for “You’re My as a mother, giving her best to her con, Ellen Adarna, Junjun come of P9.3 billion but also its and lack of cooperation in a recent task. economic, environmental and film and other platforms of Boss” and Bukidnon and Ca- children, shielding them from the Quintana, Aleck Bovick, Luis ABS-CBN. gayan de Oro for “Forever and pain and struggles that she herself Alandy, Bobby Andrews, Alex social performance. Vidanes was honored along a Day,” among others, to serve ABS-CBN COO-Broadcast Cory went through. However, Gloria’s Medina, Mercedes Cabral ESH Group head Regina Victoria Pascual and Corporate Communications As one of the earliest sus- officer Frances Ariola receive the award on behalf of EDC tainability reporters and adopt- with other business leaders at as the backdrop to its hit love Vidanes once-intact family will fall apart and Guji Lorenzana. the SKAL International Tour- stories. once her big secret is unveiled. Directed by Jeffrey Jetu- ers of the GRI in the country, ENERGY Development Cor- EDC bested other compa- EDC has been measuring and ism Awards held in Makati. Vidanes said the ABS-CBN mation about Philippine travel “This is a story about second rian, Mervyn Brondial and “Like all of you, I share Regional group featured fiestas, and exploration. chances. We are all given second Dado Lomibao, “The Greatest poration (EDC) won the Best nies from the Philippines, Sin- reporting on its environmental Sustainability Report Award gapore, Malaysia and India that and social impacts to its stake- and support your advocacy in connecting Filipinos to their “Through Choose Philip- chances by life. This is a journey Love” airs after “Doble Kara” on promoting tourism through home provinces and enticing pines and The Filipino Channel, of a mother’s second chance at ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Gold. for its 2014 performance report were short-listed by the awards holders for their informed deci- entitled “Execute and Deliver” committee. sion since 2010. The company excellent content in television, tourists to join the celebrations. we make global Filipinos proud in the ASEAN Corporate The award was received by produced the first sustainability film, print, digital and all our ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- of their country and want to Joshua of Sustainability Awards held at Regina Victoria Pascual, EDC report in the Philippines that other platforms,” she said. “In pamilya Foundation Inc. offers come home. We excite people ‘Barcelona’: Biggest ‘KathNiel’ the Manila Marriott Hotel in head of Environment, Safety was validated by the GRI’s head ABS-CBN, the core of being in ecotourism packages that enable from other countries to discover Pasay. and Health Group, and Frances office in Amsterdam in 2011. service of the Filipino people is Filipinos to enjoy breathtaking and share our treasures. We want Kazakhstan gets a taste of Team Lea to be trusted. In many ways, we views while supporting liveli- them to make our country and ‘Dolce Amore’ movie set to captivate fans anew By Jei-Jei Gertes share the same vision of SKAL hood projects. The company our countrymen part of their “Dolce Amore” is on its way to captivating Kazakh named Comptrollers’ Circle International—to be a trusted also has a travel website, Choose story and this story shared to the viewers as the ABS-CBN series starring En- “BARCELONA: A Love cided to fly to Spain in an effort to voice in travel and tourism.” Philippines, that provides infor- rest of the world,” Vidanes said. rique Gil and Liza Soberano airs in Kazakhstan Untold” has to be Kath- rid herself of her insecurities about ‘The Voice CPAs undergo training to comply via Channel 31. Aside from Kazakhstan, “Dolce ryn Bernardo and Daniel failure. It also shows her attempt- Amore” is also on its way to airing in Vietnam, Padilla’s biggest movie as ing suicide once things hit a snag, Kids’ champ a love team so far. only for her to be saved by Ely with amended BoA rules Cambodia, Malaysia and Africa either dubbed ELEVEN-year-old Joshua Oli- Produced by Star (Padilla). or subtitled. The show’s “most beautiful” finale veros of Antique was named the SIXTY certified public ac- the FS and signing the certifi- Rockwell Business Center Or- Cinema and directed by “Kaunting hirap, susuko agad? recently scored a national TV rating of 37.7% vs third grand champion of singing- countants (CPAs) of the Lopez cate should be accredited with tigas and will end on October veteran filmmaker Olivia Masabihan lang ng kaunti, aalis. rival “Descendants of the Sun” with 16.1%. reality show “The Voice Kids” after Group began last month (Au- the BoA as a CPA in commerce 14. M. Lamasan, most parts Kapag pumalpak, tatakas! Alam getting 38.07% of the votes during gust 17) 70 hours of training to and industry. The BoA man- According to SGV, the new of the film were shot in mo, Mia, hindi ka talaga puwede sa the program’s final showdown. comply with new rules adopted dates compliance with continu- rule enhances “the reliability of Barcelona where Ber- ibang bansa eh! Ang hina mo!” Ely Strong debut for JaDine’s Dubbed the “Hopeful Son by the Professional Regulatory ing professional development the annual statutory FS being nardo and Padilla stayed shouts. ng Antique,” Joshua clinched the Commission (PRC) Board of or CPD requirements. submitted to the SEC and the ‘Till I Met You’ for almost a month. Currently being promoted The comeback of James Reid and Nadine Lustre title by beating Antonetthe Tismo Accountancy (BoA). Organized by the Lopez BIR. With the signing of this Its full trailer has re- as one of Star Cinema’s biggest LGFI Operations head Angela Lopez-Guingona (4th from left), with FPH Tax Center’s Vicky Martinez (2nd from left) and in prime time captivated viewers nationwide as of Team Sharon who received BoA Resolution No. 3 dated Group Comptrollers’ Circle, Certificate by the CPA who is vealed major plot points projects this year, “Barcelona: A Atty. Jason Jimenez (rightmost) turns over tokens of appreciation to the PICPA representatives the pilot episode of “Till I Met You” scored high 38.07% of the votes and Justin January 19, 2016 requires “the the training is provided by responsible for the preparation for the upcoming movie. Love Untold” will open in cinemas in the national TV ratings. The latest teleserye Alva of Team Bamboo (25.24%). submission of a Certificate by SGV & Co. and covers all the of the FS, accountability on the For one, the clip shows on September 14. (Excerpted from of ABS-CBN recorded a national TV rating of Joshua is coach Lea Salonga’s the responsible CPA on the thematic areas required for part of the CPA will be pin- that Mia (Bernardo) de- http://news.abs-cbn.com/) LGFI, FPH Tax Center team up for 28.2%, a huge lead compared to its rival program first artist to be named “The Voice Compilation Services for the CPAs in commerce and indus- pointed and his/her obligation “Descendants of the Sun” which got only 17.2%. Kids” grand champion and the first preparation of the financial try. Exclusive to Lopez Group to do diligent work will further session on accounting for NPOs “Till I Met You” airs weeknights after “FPJ’s Ang boy to win the kids’ edition. statements (FS) and notes to members, sessions are held at be reinforced.” By Monica Tan Probinsyano” on ABS-CBN and on ABS-CBN S+A highlights Pinoy athletes’ values As the newest “The Voice Kids” the financial statements.” The HD (SKYcable Channel 167). grand champion, Joshua won P1 mil- certificate must be attached to REPRESENTATIVES from fication (PCNC) Accreditation The topics discussed were SPORTS+Action (S+A) relaunch- Philippines (UAAP), National annual FS with gross revenues ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- Standards and Organizational Legal/Securities and Exchange

lion cash, a fashion package and P1M PHOTO BY: JEI-JEI GERTES es with the debut of its new station Collegiate Athletic Association worth of trust fund from H&M, a exceeding P10 million, to be lya Foundation Inc., Ang Mi- Efficiency and Effectiveness in Commission compliance re- ID (SID) that showcases the Fili- (NCAA), boxing and mixed mar- two-year recording contract from submitted to the Securities and syon Inc., Bayan Academy, Eu- 2012 and 2013. quirements, Bureau of Inter- pino athlete’s journey to greatness tial arts. MCA Music Inc., a business package Exchange Commission (SEC) genio Lopez Foundation Inc., This time, First Philippine nal Revenue regulations and through the values of excellence, ABS-CBN Integrated Sports from Siomai House and a house and and to the Bureau of Internal Keitech Educational Founda- Holdings Corporation (FPH) requirements and the PCNC hard work, teamwork, resilience head Dino Laurena explained that lot from Camella Homes. (K. Choa) Revenue (BIR). tion Inc., Knowledge Channel Tax Center, formed in 2014, accreditation process as well as and nationalism. the new SID sends the message To qualify to sign the certifi- Foundation Inc., Lopez Group helped conceptualize and orga- accounting standards and form/ S+A’s transformation commu- that Filipinos, athletes or not, will supporter and cheerleader of the cate, a CPA doing compilation Foundation Inc. (LGFI), nize the whole-day affair. content in financial statements. nicates ABS-CBN’s commitment do everything for their family, and Filipino.” services for the preparation of Mount Apo Foundation Inc., The attendees from the A team from the Philippine to its sports advocacy via the SID seeing them off in a better way is Aside from the opening of OML Center and Phil-Asia NPOs were joined by repre- Institute of Certified Public Ac- entitled “Sumasaludo sa Pusong the driving force behind Filipino UAAP Season LXXIX, viewers Assistance Foundation Inc. sentatives from FPH, Energy countants-Eastern Metro Ma- Palaban ng Lahing Pilipino.” athletes to work hard and to perse- can also expect an action-packed recently attended a session on Development Corporation, nila chapter served as the main Featuring an original song vere while putting flag and honor September on S+A with the live October 11: 2016 LAA Regulatory Requirements and First Balfour, InfoPro Business resource persons, with FPH Tax written and performed by rapper above all else in competitions. coverage of the US Open on Sep- awarding ceremonies Accounting for Nonprofit Or- Solutions Inc. and Lopez Inc. Center enhancing the discussions Quest, the SID features Filipino He added: “Apart from our TV tember 11 and 12, Pinoy Pride 38 on at ABS-CBN Studio ganizations (NPOs). since these companies also help and clarifications specifically on athletes that ABS-CBN Inte- programs and coverage of sports September 25 and the continuation 10, 3pm. For more info, The session was the third in the Group’s nonprofit work. tax and accounting issues. grated Sports’ cameras have cap- events on TV and online, we will of basketball and volleyball action on contact the LAA Program session arranged by LGFI The session was opened by A short discussion among tured in the past years covering also have on-ground projects that NCAA Season 92 and the Shakey’s Management, 449-6032 or specifically for NPOs in the Cedie Lopez-Vargas of LGFI the participants about dealing sporting events such as the Uni- will have direct impact on the V-League Collegiate Conference, 449-6043 Lopez Group accountants undergo continuing professional development to Lopez Group after the Philip- and Nato Castillo of FPH Tax with related parties ended the versity Athletic Association of the people. We will be the biggest respectively, among other offerings. maintain accreditation as CPAs in commerce and industry pine Council for NGO Certi- Center. day’s session.  Lopezlink September 2016 Lopezlink September 2016  By Carla Paras-Sison

Abigail Querubin-Aquino: ‘People first’ ATTY. Abigail Querubin- parative anatomy, entomology, a culture of superiority and the victims attain sustainable Aquino, head of ABS-CBN zoology, medical Latin and the haughtiness.” recovery and growth, because Regional since July 2013, like. These were professions she Being a lawyer has turned we wanted for all the victims was among a select group of had planned to dedicate herself out to be an advantage as she is to be proud of themselves in employees retained by ABS- to ever since she was a young able to institute processes, in- coming out of the greatest CBN Corporation when it lass. She eventually gave up novate, support, develop, instill devastation, and for them not Clockwise from top: Filling empty stomachs with a hot meal during an ABS-CBN Naga bought Molave Broadcasting research and teaching to pursue and promote company values, to feel indebted,” says Queru- feeding activity; Young and not-so-young hopefuls flock to the 2016 job fair spearheaded in 1995. law studies to serve those who competencies and good gover- bin-Aquino. by ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro; At the starting line of the One Kapamilya Run in Isabela; Kids Taking up biology as cannot afford legal services, but nance “so that we can earn the The youngest child of a pick their desired reading materials in Libro Alay sa Kapamilya in Cebu; Pupils show off her pre-law degree, Queru- kept her first love (broadcast- trust of the people we serve. Protestant missionary, she grew their new school supplies during a Project Lapis turnover, also in Cebu bin-Aquino juggled work ing) at Molave Broadcasting in People will always know if we up longing to be of service to as part-time FM deejay in Dagupan City. are sincere or not.” people, just like her mother duced shows, events and public Cagayan de Oro, General close alignment to corporate people in need through our fairs, tree planting, “Trabaho bin-Aquino, who is herself an 2016 Strategic Initiatives and Molave Broadcasting, full- By the time of the purchase, Despite the many challeng- who traveled over mountains to ABS-CBN... Ilocano-Ilonggo. we were able to meet our tar- time researcher for the Ger- Querubin-Aquino had just es of 32 years in the broadcast minister to the poor, teaching from page 1 service activities, especially Santos, Zamboanga, Cotabato, direction. soup kitchen and relief op- Patrol” and other public service during calamities,” says Queru- Koronadal, Butuan, Iligan and Hallmark of Regional erations for the victims in the activities to help alleviate the ARC is for the Bicolano get with its launch on August man Agency for Technical passed the bar and was Molave industry, Querubin-Aquino the gospel and helping people trip to their home prov- bin-Aquino. Dipolog in Mindanao, and six ABS-CBN Regional is as evacuation areas and live news plight of our Kapamilya in all looking to be updated on the 1 this year,” Querubin-Aquino Cooperation or GTZ, and Broadcasting’s station manager. has always enjoyed her work find their way to Christ. the locations where we are, in latest news in his hometown, says of the month-old ARC. part-time faculty in two uni- Although ABS-CBN was not immensely. “I realized that God was inces, ABS-CBN is the The division used to be affiliates. much a dispenser of news, in- feeds coverage so that every First priority cord that helps keep them known as Provincial before The oldest stations are in the formation and entertainment Filipino here and abroad is whatever little way we can, says the Bacolodnon who wants to “ARC and Regional Radio on- versities where she taught obliged to take in any of the preparing me then for the big- tethered, somehow, to the adopting the name Regional Visayas and Mindanao, while as it is a rescuer and bringer updated on what was going Querubin-Aquino. be in the middle of the action line streaming will be able to sciences such as biology, com- existing employees, she was “My first priority is to ger task at ABS-CBN, where place where they grew up. Network Group (RNG) under the newest ones are in Lu- of relief during calamities—a on, especially for those who Dedicated channel during the Masskara festival serve more homesick Kapami- assigned initially to head Mar- get to know each and every we bring service to the public, In particular, the “job” falls the late Danilo Bernardo, who zon, notes Querubin-Aquino, hallmark that is an especial have relatives at the stricken The division delighted view- and the cabalen who misses the lya and make the Filipino, es- keting and Legal. In 1997, she member of the team so I can not just through news and to ABS-CBN Regional. ABS- was replaced by Rolando Val- who in over two decades with source of pride for Querubin- place,” narrates Querubin- ers when it unveiled its own sound of his native Kapampan- pecially the second-generation again became station manager manage by culture and help information, but also through CBN Regional is a division dueza and then Jerry Bennett. ABS-CBN has headed various Aquino. Aquino. Her first year as the dedicated channel called the gan wherever they are in the overseas Filipino (OF), fall in of Dagupan and in 1998, she them hone their skills. I know social work especially during under the Broadcast business A year after Querubin-Aqui- regional clusters up and down “We make sure we are first Manila-based chief of the ABS-CBN Regional Channel country or in the world. love with his country all over was tasked to also head ABS- I am assigned to a task because calamities. Here, we practice “The channel showcases again; this, apart from helping CBN Baguio. help is needed so the team can true public service, which is unit headed by chief operating no’s appointment in mid-2013, the archipelago. to respond anywhere in the division in 2013 also saw the (ARC). Great turnaround officer Cory Vidanes. RNG took on its current moni- She describes these op- Philippines. We bring food, team’s expertise, preparedness ARC is the first channel in existing programs for now, our cable and online plat- perform at their best. If I have giving yourself to somebody For ABS-CBN Regional ker—ABS-CBN Regional. erations headed by the area goods and conduct rescue op- and resilience tested by the the Philippines to line up the but we plan to come up with forms.” By the year 2003, she was to let go of some people, it is without thinking of comfort, head Atty. Abigail Querubin- At present, ABS-CBN or station manager as “little erations in coordination with Bohol earthquake in October best programs from different exclusive programs that are not ARC is the newest addition cluster head of Northern Lu- because they refuse to work convenience or repayment. Aquino, her division serves as Regional has 33 stations, in- ABS-CBNs.” Each one is government and non-govern- and typhoon Yolanda less than provinces in the different dia- heard on radio or aired on free to the growing list of ABS- zon, in charge of at the time with the team and embrace the We’re very lucky because we the Kapamilya network’s ex- cluding 13 sales centers found self-contained, with its own ment organizations, ABS-CBN a month later. lects and put them on air, 24 TV but could be aired on cable CBN Regional endeavors. An- five other regional stations, in very fact that we work to serve are given the chance to help tension to Luzon, Visayas and in the key cities of the three Admin/Human Resources, Integrated Public Service and These acts of selflessness hours a day, seven days a week. and online,” the division head other new addition is the audio addition to Dagupan and Bagu- and not to be served.” people. CSR (corporate social Mindanao islands as it broad- major islands of the country, Engineering, Events, Finance, ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- and malasakit have caught the Launched only in August says. streaming of all 16 MOR and io. By 2004, Southern Luzon Today, ABS-CBN Re- responsibility) is embedded in casts Channel 2 programs; at like Baguio, Dagupan, Batan- Marketing, News, Public Ser- lya Foundation Inc. We work attention of the Lopez Group’s and currently on test broadcast, ARC’s Luzon block from three AM stations in the digital was added to her assign- gional is 1,368-strong, spread everything that we do. So I can the same time, the group regu- gas, Lucena, San Pablo, Laguna vice, and TV/Radio Produc- with everyone who can give Lopez Achievement Awards one of ARC’s missions is to 4 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. features space. ments. And in 2005, across 33 stations. In the last really say that you don’t need larly churns out local shows and Naga, Legaspi and Daet, tion departments and Creative help,” she says. and ABS-CBN’s Walk on Wa- “bring the Filipino home wher- programming in Tagalog, With ARC and Radio she became head for quarter of 2013 when she was to be a politician to serve the Ilocano, Kapampangan and streaming in the digital space, the Visayas cluster. newly appointed to head the people,” she says. tailored to regional tastes. Laoag, Vigan, Isabela, Tugueg- Communication Management She recalls in particular the ter. ever he/she may be.” Focal point “We are ABS-CBN’s front arao, Pampanga, Bulacan and departments. Each self-sus- Zamboanga siege which lasted And what do these virtual “How many Filipinos who Bicolano. The Visaya block we can now continuously be- In 2007, she was division, she was welcomed liners in building bridges, de- Olongapo in Luzon; in Cebu, taining station is supported for almost three weeks in Sep- quiet and simple heroes do on are hoping to come home from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. come available even if any of our assigned back by the Zamboanga siege that Her message to LopezLink veloping stronger relationships Bacolod, Iloilo, Tacloban, by ABS-CBN Regional Head tember 2013. “slow” days? The team juggles would see the programs in their is the time to enjoy shows in transmitters goes down because to the Luzon required 24/7 monitoring, and readers: “Put people first. and bringing Filipinos closer Dumaguete, Kalibo and Roxas Office staff including a division “…Everyone in the team livelihood seminars and train- own dialect and will not miss Bisaya or Cebuano, Waray and our digital broadcast is indepen- c l u s t e r “making sure that the team Make them the focal point together through locally pro- in the Visayas; and in Davao, head who makes sure there is stayed, worked and helped ings with medical missions, job home anymore?” says Queru- Ilonggo, including Bisaya- dent from transmitter broadcast, w h e r e was safe as they continued to of what you do. If your team dubbed movies. The 9:30 p.m. Querubin-Aquino notes. h e r do their service to the Zam- is okay, everything else will to 12 a.m. block, meanwhile, The many efforts of ABS- exper- boanga kapamilya”; the Bohol follow. You can best serve the Meet the team is the time to catch up on CBN Regional to serve the t i s e earthquake; and then super people outside by serving the the relevant news of the day Filipino include “Barangayan” w a s typhoon Yolanda, when the people inside. You can sur- via selected regional editions and “Kapamilya Karavan” a g a i n entire regional team without mount anything with a good of “TV Patrol” on weekdays where they bring stars in the n e e d e d . letup brought relief goods to team. But you have to build it and entertainment programs Regional Metros, the Kapam- With every the typhoon-stricken areas of (the team). Remind them that on weekends. The 12 a.m. ilya Fiesta/OK Kapamilya Go move, the lawyer Leyte, Samar, Northern Cebu, everything their hands find to 4 a.m. time slot serves up World events overseas where has had to face Kalibo, Roxas, Northern Iloilo, to do should be done with all a mixed bag of music, radio they bring stars to OFs/over- different chal- Northern Bacolod and North- their heart, mind and soul just news and replays of the day’s seas Filipino workers, helping lenging situations ern Palawan. as the Word of God says, and public service programs. TFC bring in more subscrib- and was successful Signaling hope to to never forget to put family For now, ARC is available ers to be served more inti- in making a great victims and God as their core. Dedi- in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite mately. turnaround togeth- The team simultaneously cate yourself to whatever it is and Laguna via SKY and Des- Its efforts go beyond al- er with the team. conducted news coverage and that your team needs to ac- tiny cable Channel 4; in the rest lowing the division to hold up She says: rescue efforts relentlessly, and complish, so they can see that of the Philippines via SKY- its end of the stick as a part of “Media is very made sure that ABS-CBN you are walking your talk. We direct Channel 14; on SKY On Kapitan Eugenio Lopez Jr.’s vi- influential, such went back on air immediately as leaders have to set a good (Left photo) With the division head are cluster heads and Amee Hain, Sales head; May Ilagan, Marketing head; Arvin Crisol, HR head; Carmela Ochoa, Finance head; and Mikiela Gonzales, Events head Demand, iWantv and selected sion of “bridges on air.” that if people are in whatever way possible. example. Never stop studying. (Right photo) 1st row, L-R: Woodrow Francia—Southern Tagalog Head; Bernie Acosta—Engineering Head; Gracelle Travino—Business Development Head; Faye Gutierrez—Executive Secretary to the Division Head; May Lyn Cainhog— cable operators; and soon will “All these programs and ac- not rooted, they “Going back on air was vital Think of ways you can improve Butuan, Iligan, Dipolog Head; Donna Ocampo—CDO Head; Aldrin Grande—ARC OIC; Atty. Abigail Querubin-Aquino—VP, ABS-CBN Regional; Roberto Ruiz—FM Programming Head/OIC Radio Business Head; Adel Sampayan—GenSan, be on TFC, TV OTT and SKY tivities…create in every region- will tend to abuse to signal hope to everyone who each and every day so we can Cotabato, Koronadal; Amy Villafuerte—Bicol Head; Remy Florendo—Palawan, Laoag, Vigan; Bernie Aldana—Baguio Head; Romeo Cerillo—Tacloban Head; Stanley Palisada—News Bureau Head; and Clifford Nolldo—Iloilo Head and Destiny in Q4 2016 and al viewer a deeper engagement the power they thought the world had ended. contribute to the improvement Front row, L-R: Tina Barbin—CCM; Ikit Garcia—Davao and Production Head; Mae Cortes—Isabela/Tuguegarao Head; Trisha Corpus—Mindanao Cluster Head; Gemma Cacas—Pampanga/Cluster Head of Luzon; Tata Sy—Cebu/ Q1 2017. and love for the ABS-CBN have. They will And it did not end there, liveli- of society, and this will push Dumaguete/Visayas Cluster Head; Soraida Edris—Zamboanga Head; Leilani Alba—Bacolod Head; and Joanne Dadivas—Roxas/Kalibo Head. Not in photo: Gina Almazan—Dagupan/Olongapo Head “We presented ARC and brand wherever one may be,” be caught in hood came next to ensure that you to excellence.” radio streaming as one of our concludes Querubin-Aquino.  Lopezlink September 2016 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink September 2016  First Balfour goes Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico Revisiting intimate narratives and collective memory THE Lopez Museum and Li- pine and Spanish relations, Exchange Road corner Meralco all out for Zero Hero brary ushered in the second half stripping it away from the Avenue, Pasig City. Museum By Dolly Pasia of 2016 with two new exhibi- strict linear narrative of history. days and hours are Mondays to tions created to celebrate not Exposition veers away from the Saturdays, except holidays, 8 MORE than 40 First Bal- towards creating a more livable The company-wide tree only the vast Lopez collection tendency to zero in on heroes a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited four employees were in at- Philippines. planting activity in celebration but also the people who helped and supposed great men and access to exhibitions and library tendance during the Climate Zero Hero is an environ- of Arbor Day enabled First Bal- in its creation. In its opening instead views this determining resources by signing up for the Reality Project (CRP) and mental awareness campaign four employees from all over the reception, Exposition and Two narrative in Philippine history Lopez Museum membership pro- Be+Aware presentation made aimed at challenging employees Philippines to plant thousands of Halves of a Whole treated its through different lenses mag- gram. Members can borrow books by Perpi Tiongson of OML to give back to the environment seedlings of acacia, molave, narra, guests to an evening of national nified by the rich archive of the from the lending section and get Lopez Museum director Cedie Lopez-Vargas and trustee Margarita LGFI’s Angela Lopez- Guingona and Center. by reducing their carbon foot- bantigue and other native trees in and personal histories made Lopez collection. The works of discounts on lectures, workshops Fragante with artist Juvenal Sanso Dulce Festin-Baybay Held to launch the second print. Ilocos Norte, Zambales, Pam- tangible. Cian Dayrit, Liv Vinluan and and services for only P1,500. The Lopezes, led by Sam Lopez Abello (front row, 3rd from right), planted 50 native trees in Southville 7 phase of First Balfour’s Zero Meanwhile, about 300 em- panga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Taking part in Juvenal San- Renan Laru-an augment the Hero, the CRP and Be+Aware ployees in seven provinces plant- Batangas and Leyte. The activity, so’s multi-sited retrospective, museum’s permanent collection. campaign brought eye-open- ed 2,300 native trees to achieve a led by HR Employee Relations the museum set up Two Halves Exposition revisits the memory ing facts about climate change common goal—to create carbon and Kilusan sa First Balfour, is of a Whole, a show highlight- of a nation formed through and urged attendees to come sinks and contribute to mitigat- also part of First Balfour’s Zero ing the role of patronage and myths, foreign languages and OML grandkids up with commitment cards ing climate change. Hero campaign. generosity in the making of in- illustrated worlds envisioned by stitutional collections. Looking men. back at personal narratives and Exposition is presented plant trees for Binhi impassioned works, Two Halves with Instituto Cervantes and of a Whole recalls the patronage the cultural department of the By Hyle Loneza of Roberto M. Lopez and the Spanish Embassy. Two Halves SAM Lopez Abello and other Pasig and Marikina Homeown- and passionate to continue his artistic brilliance of Sanso. This of a Whole is undertaken in grandchildren of Lopez Group ers Association in planting 50 legacy. intimate exhibition speaks of partnership with Fundacion chairman emeritus Oscar M. native trees in Southville 7 in “I feel better that what I’m collections birthed from gener- Sanso. The two exhibitions Lopez (OML) recently led a Calauan. doing is creating an impact on osity, love for art and visions of will run until December 23, From right: LGFI’s Mitos Santisteban and creating completed narratives. 2016. tree planting activity in Ca- Southville 7 has an elevated the environment. It also gives Caloy Campos and OML Center’s Marianna Artist Cian Dayrit with Instituto Cervantes’ Carlos From right: Lopez Museum’s Ricky Francisco and lauan, Laguna. portion and sloping zones that me a sense of peace that I am For the main exhibition, The Lopez Museum is at the Vargas Madrid Thea Garing with artist Liv Vinluan Abello was looking for an are significantly prone to soil also helping everyone here in the museum revisits Philip- ground floor, Benpres Building, outreach activity outside of erosion, making trees essential the community,” said Abello. school that focused on the envi- to the area. Niño Gibe, Social “It was fun that there are Special Feature ronment. Her aunt, Lopez Group Programs officer of EDC, said a lot of young people who are Foundation Inc. Operations the trees can reduce heat and also taking part in helping the head Angela Lopez-Guingona, help protect the community environment. It’s not just a First Balfour employees hold up commitment cards indicating how they intend to be heroes for the environment told her about the Binhi project during calamities. tree planting activity but a tree These are our favorite gifts of OML and Energy Develop- An environment advocate, growing activity, which means Sinamay rose in Sweet ment Corporation (EDC). OML had taught Abello and there’s going to be a continu- WE’VE always preached the benefits of doing one’s holiday lets your recipient keep a Red and Golden White, The teenager did a fund- her cousins the importance of ation,” said Maiki Abello Ban- Pilot testing a Group-wide volunteerism initiative P65 per piece shopping early. These gift options will not only help you complete memento of you at the raising activity for the project taking care of and loving and zon, Abello’s elder sister. your Christmas list ahead of most everyone in the metro, they are same time. The ICan- on Facebook and was able to protecting nature. Their grand- The members of the hom- also our favorite kinds of gifts: the ones that keep on giving! Serve Foundation pro- G-Stuff is good stuff gather enough funds to conduct father’s lessons and guidance eowners association will look ByVolunteerism Faith Bacon the Lopez way motes early breast cancer the tree planting. had made a great impression after the newly planted trees. What makes G-Stuff good stuff? It’s good for you, being 100% detection through com- She, together with her cous- on the grandchildren, making The area will eventually be de- FOR years, the Lopez Group social responsibility and Chris- The wish list of needs and natural, healthy and clean; it’s good for the environment as munity-based screening. ins, led members of the United them want to follow his lead veloped into a park. companies and foundations tian duties. wants was synthesized into ar- profits go back to protecting the environment and only prod- Card with ornament is have continuously reached out These volunteerism pro- eas covering human resources ucts from sustainable farming are used; and it’s good for com- P250 each. Order from Teeth salt, munities as it pays fair trade prices for raw materials even [email protected] to communities within and grams and activities have development, disaster risk P220 outside their areas of business largely been done at the com- reduction and management, of- as 100% of the profits go back to help sustain livelihood or from the ICanServe Sagip Kapamilya operation to conduct volunteer pany or foundation level. Very fice administration and finance, and ecotourism in the areas. G-Stuff offers products for pop-up booth in Power projects and activities. seldom has a Group-wide vol- personality development, and health, wellness and remedies, personal care and for the Plant Mall, all Fridays, These activities are aimed at unteerism program been done other special topics. home as well as essential oils, food products and other Saturdays and Sundays opens bakery in Tarlac utilizing the skills and harness- outside the existing Walk the To see the results of the one-of-a-kind items. For inquiries, con- of October beginning October 1. By Althea Cahayag ing the interest of approximately Talk (WTT) Lopez Wellness needs assessment or to volun- tact Anna Dolendo at 0915-4650759 or [email protected]. 10,000 Lopez employees as well program. teer, contact your HR officers or Donate and decorate with SAGIP Kapamilya officially rate of students who are under- senior high school at isa sa mga as tapping into their compas- This is what made the Briga- LGFI through Caloy Campos ICanServe opened a bakery in Capas High weight. tracks namin ay ang tech-voc. sionate nature while providing da Eskwela activity both exciting at 632-7916. School called Nutri Pan de In partnership with the Talagang very timely ‘yung pag- them with the venue to exercise and different for the Group. What do you give to some- Kapamilya. The school bakery, Nutrition Council of the Phil- dating ng aming bakery,” Capas While Brigada Eskwela has one who has everything? This which is under the K to 12 ippines (NCP) and the DepEd, High School principal Dr. Epi- been an annual activity for some donation card helps spread program, has three purposes: the Nutri Pan de Kapamilya fania Dungca said of the new of the companies and their em- BAYAN Academy offers awareness of a deadly disease and to address malnutrition, to as- bakery uses wheat flour forti- bakery. ployees, this year Lopez Group the following certificate sist in providing practicum for fied with Vitamin A and iron. Aside from giving equip- Foundation Inc. (LGFI) identi- training courses this senior high school students and “…The Nutrition Council ment such as a baking oven and fied a school where efforts of the month: to provide livelihood for the of the Philippines conducted gas tank, Sagip Kapamilya also various Lopez companies and September 8-9: Whole community. studies that show fortifying provided capital worth P20,000. foundations can be harnessed Brain Approach to Capas High School in wheat flour with Vitamin A On the other hand, NCP pro- into one cohesive act of volun- Customer Service Capas, Tarlac has a population and iron can address the mi- vided a two-day baking training teerism. Thus, in coordination September 22-23: Sales of 4,960 students. According cronutrient deficiencies that are to kick the Nutri Pan de Ka- with the WTT program, LGFI Training to Dr. Aileen Mangahas of prevalent in our country,” said pamilya bakery project off. facilitated a needs assessment of For rates, call Carol Collapsible stool box, Tarlac’s Department of Educa- Dr. Mary Christine Castro, To date, there are more than Kapitolyo High School in Pasig Arcaya at 426-3140. Bayan P1,350 (small); P2,000 tion (DepEd) Nutritional Unit, NCP executive director. 10 Nutri Pan de Kapamilya aimed at identifying the need of Academy reserves the right to (medium); P2,800 Amazing tea, Turmeric and ginger Premium VCO, P250 (220 ml); it is one of the municipality’s “Nakakatulong nang mabuti bakeries from Luzon to Min- the school’s teaching and non- change course dates. (large); P5,500 (1 set) P130 (120 g) tea, P140 (120 g) P1,600 (4 liters) secondary schools with a high ito lalo na nag-o-offer kami ng danao. Faith Bacon teaching personnel and students. 10 Lopezlink September 2016 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink September 2016 11 Sudoku Larga Na! Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro EyeSite offers Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para A decade of Walk the Talk ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, affordable, quality column at kahon. The ancestral homes of Pila celebrated with a bang cataract surgery Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro By Charizze Henson

ACCORDING to the Depart- ment of Health, roughly 570,000 Filipinos are blind in both eyes in the Philippines, 62.1% of which is due to cataract. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Com- monly affecting people over 60 years old, cataract occurs when the normally clear lens of the 2 3 4 eye gets cloudy, causing blurry vision. It can affect one or both The author in front of the Lorenzo/Candida Rivera House Maya and Kute lived here! BLESSED with good weather eyes and interferes with vision as it grows larger over time. amidst the rainy season, around SEVERAL months ago, I found In 1947, Fr. Francisco Rado- build the first stone church and it since it was a Sunday, the mu- According to EyeSite cor- zens who are also PhilHealth 800 employees and their family out while browsing the internet van, Doña Maria Ordoveza de was described as the “most beau- seum was closed. nea and refractive surgeon and members can now avail of the members and friends attended that on the outskirts of Laguna Rivera and Atty. Casto Maceda, tiful church in the province of Along the same street are four comprehensive ophthalmolo- package with a minimal cash the Lopez Group HR Council- is a heritage village in the town among others, founded St. An- Laguna.” ancestral houses. One of them gist Dr. Albert dela Cruz, the out of only P2,250. The package Lopez Lifelong Wellness Walk of Pila. thony Academy (now Liceo de As I trudged to the east, along was built in the mid-1920s and development of cataract cannot includes expert eye care from  Very Easy the Talk (WTT) 10th anniversa-  I rode the LRT at the Monu- Pila). M.H. del Pilar Street was Pila was owned by Corazon Rivera. be prevented but it is relatively Asian Eye-trained ophthal- Easy ry at the First Philippine Indus-  mento station, alighted at the Gil Meanwhile, the church of San Central Elementary School. Some of the well-known family easy to treat. mologists, a US-made lens and Medium trial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas,  Hard Puyat station and then walked Antonio de Padua was the first Back on Burzagom Street, names in Pila are Rivera, Relova, “Cataract can only be re- three free eye checkups after Batangas on August 13, 2016. to the Green Star Express bus church to be dedicated to St. An- I came across Pila Museum, a Noroña, Villarica, Agra, Alva and moved through surgery. The the surgery. Mehlanie Morada of First 5 6 7 terminal a few steps from the in- thony of Padua in the Philippines Spanish-era escuela pia (school). Dimaculangan. lens with cataract is removed “Previously, cataract surgery Balfour led the participants tersection of Gil Puyat and Taft (1578) and probably in Asia as It is probably the oldest struc- Turning left to Rivera Street, and replaced with an artificial rates start at around P20,000. in the recitation of the Lopez avenues. The bus which would well. The parish of Pila became ture in the town and now houses you will see the Pila municipal lens. It is a common procedure This is why we decided to come Credo and Values. Answer to AUGUST puzzle pass by Pila was Sta. Cruz. the first Antonine parish in the priceless pre-Hispanic Chinese center, which was built in 1931. and it can be done in less than up with an affordable but qual- First Balfour president and After a two-hour ride, I visited country when it was established porcelain and trade ware trans- When you look to the opposite 30 minutes.” ity cataract package,” dela Cruz Solution, tips and COO Anthony Fernandez, Liceo de Pila and the church of in 1581, the 350th anniversary ferred to this heritage building in side you will see the Pila town However, the real challenge is explains. “Through this pack- computer program meanwhile, formally welcomed available at San Antonio de Padua which of the death of the saint. It took 1994 by the Pila Historical So- plaza. In the Philippines, the not treating cataract but elimi- age, we hope to be able to help everyone to the event. www.sudoku.com were adjacent to each other. 18 years, from 1599 to 1617, to ciety Foundation. Unfortunately, town plaza is usually the center nating blindness due to cataract. encourage cataract patients to During the walk proper, the of activity and the showcase and “Blindness due to cataract undergo surgery so they can participants were able to see pride of the townspeople. can be prevented if the condi- continue to enjoy their golden Eats for themselves the new devel- Turn right to Rizal Street, 8 tion is detected early and moni- years with clear vision.” opments and structures in the where there are eight ancestral tored regularly. Patients are EyeSite also offers EyeScan, FPIP 2 compound. Other walk houses. recommended to undergo sur- an eye disease prescreening that features offered by the host were Going left to General Luna gery, especially when they start can detect if you are at risk of a tree-planting activity along Cookie crazy Street and left again to Bonifacio experiencing poor night vision, blinding eye diseases like cata- the route as well as a huge fresh or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss Street, there are three ancestral difficulty reading or doing oth- ract, glaucoma and retinal prob- buko refreshment station tent. to coat. Microwave uncovered on high 1 homes and a famous house seen er daily tasks. The problem is, lems. It also performs cataract At the finish line, the WTT minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring on television. many patients today delay their screening and surgery. EyeSite participants were treated to a every 30 seconds, until marshmallows As you go left to Rivera Street surgery because of the surgery is at the Ayala Fairview Terraces, hearty brunch and a raffle. are completely melted and mixture is and then right to Rizal Street, cost,” dela Cruz says. Quezon City and St. Frances Lopez Group HR Council well blended. there are three old houses. This year, EyeSite by Asian Cabrini Medical Center, Sto. To- head Cedie Lopez-Vargas then 2. Stir in green food color to desired I went first to the Pila town 9 Eye Institute reaches out to mas, Batangas. For more info, call delivered an inspirational speech. shade of green. Add white vanilla bak- plaza to view the Sacred Heart of cataract patients in the broader 364-3287 or (043) 740-7669. Seventy-seven employees were ing chips to marshmallow mixture and Jesus monument and the Nation- market by offering a cataract feted for having perfect atten- stir until melted, microwaving an addi- al Historical Institute marker of surgery package. Senior citi- dance in WTT’s Season 9, with tional 30 seconds if necessary. the town before proceeding to the ABS-CBN having the most Sports & Wellness 3. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Patio Sophia restaurant, which is number of awardees anew at 19. 1. HR Council head Cedie calendar TRY these simple cookie recipes and 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie 4. Drop 1/3 c of cereal mixture on waxed the Iñigo Relova/Saturnina No- SEPTEMBER Five companies were recog- Lopez-Vargas and son; 2. First be ready to bake up a storm by the time sheet. paper-lined cookie sheet. Use greased roña House. 18: New Balance Run On, nized for bringing in the most Balfour president Anthony the holidays roll around! 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Re- hands to form into wreath shape. Place I then continued my trek along number of participants: ABS- Fernandez; 3. FPIP president 5K+1K (UP Diliman, QC), move from cookie sheet to wire rack. 4 red cinnamon candies on wreath to 1/3 c confectioners’ sugar for decora- Rizal Street to view four more CBN, Rockwell, EDC, SKY Edwin CoSeteng; 4. FPIP VP Jun 3pm. Fee: P500. Register Snickerdoodles decorate. Repeat with tion vintage houses. The first one and First Balfour. 10 Lizardo; 5. EDC VP Beth Nasol; at www.newbalance.com. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c sugar; 1/2 c butter or No-Bake Christmas remaining cereal mix- Procedure: houses a 7-Eleven outlet with an 6. Atty. Maria Amina Amado and Ten companies received a ph/runon margarine, softened; 1/2 c shortening; 2 Wreath Cookies ture and candies. 1. Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). ancestral house touch. Yiessa Borbon of Lopez Holdings; 18: Omni Light of Change company Perfect Attendance eggs; 2 3/4 c Gold Medal all-purpose Ingredients: 1/2 c butter; 1 Refrigerate 15 2. Pour cake mix into a large bowl. At the back of this structure, 7. Emcee Dolly Pasia (wearing award: ABS-CBN, Rockwell, Run, 3K/5K/10K/21K (CCP or unbleached flour; 2 tsp cream of tar- package (10 oz) minia- minutes be- Stir in eggs, oil and lemon extract cap) with SKYcable’s Rowena along Bonifacio Street, is another Complex, Pasay), 3:30am. EDC, SKY, First Balfour, Adtel, Magaling and First Balfour’s tar; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 c ture marshmallows; 20 fore serving. until well blended. Drop teaspoon- ancestral house. First Philippine Realty Corpo- Anchel Cruz; 8. The Season 9 Fee: P550-P900. Register at sugar; and 2 tsp ground cinnamon drops green liquid food fuls of dough into a bowl of con- As we go back to Rizal Street, ration, Asian Eye Institute, www.affinitea.run Procedure: color; 3/4 c white va- Easy fectioners’ sugar. Roll them around we finally finish visiting the re- Perfect Attendance awardees; 25: SMDC Run Leg 2, Lemon FPIP and Lopez Group Foun- 9. EDC nabs a Company Perfect 1. Heat oven to 400ºF. nilla baking chips; 5 until they’re lightly covered. Once maining famous ancestral houses dation Inc.-Lopez Museum. 5K/10K/21K (SM MOA, 2. Mix 1 1/2 c sugar, the butter, short- c Whole Grain Total Cookies sugared, put them on an ungreased captions Attendance award; 10. Most in Pila. The milestone event ended Number of Participants (3rd) Pasay), 3am. Fee: P650-P950. ening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in cereal; and 56 red cin- Ingredients: cookie sheet. The heritage town of Pila with closing remarks from FPIP citation for EDC; 11. The August Register at www.takbo. flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and namon candies 1 (18.25 oz) 3. Bake for 6 to 9 minutes in the pre- may not be a very popular place president Edwin CoSeteng. This 11 birthday celebrators ph/smdcrun salt. Procedure: package lemon heated oven. The bottoms will be light for most travelers, but it really is was followed by another raffle. 3. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. 1. In large microwavable cake mix; 2 eggs; brown and the insides chewy. (Recipes worth a closer look as you travel Mix 1/4 c sugar and the cinnamon. Roll bowl, microwave butter uncov- 1/3 c vegetable oil; and photos from www.bettycrocker.com; back in time. (Excerpted from Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place ered on high 30 seconds to 1 minute 1 tsp lemon extract; and allrecipes.com) http://larga-bista.blogspot.com) 12 Lopezlink September 2016

By Zeny Orfano-Gonzales What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this September Sweet 16 ‘Chalk’ goes all out On the trends trail with ‘Work- teo Guidicelli’s 10th anniversary in show- with Kathryn, The 1975 ing Mom’ biz, Paul and Toni As Chalk turns sweet 16, there’s no better way to celebrate than Catch up on Ruffa Gutierrez’s journey as a mom and know the les- Soriano’s baby shower, to put best-selling artists on the cover: Kathryn Bernardo and sons she wants to impart to her daughters. The Working Mom Trends and James Reid and The 1975. Inside the issue are more features on fashion and Special also showcases the hottest trends today: hip looks you can Nadine Lustre on their beauty, including how to style the classic black color in new ways wear, stylish home makeovers and the newest food and health craze. teleserye “Till I Met and Chalk’s annual Best in Beauty Awards. You.” Be inspired as Agot Isidro shares her Starry ‘pasabog’ from secrets to a happy and ‘StarStudio’ beautiful life. StarStudio offers not one, not two, but three pasabog covers: Mat- ‘FOOD’: Cook your way to good health This issue is chock-full of suggestions for whipping up simple, delicious food: from Robby Goco’s recipes for healthy Mediter- ranean dishes to the scrumptious dinners that Stephanie Zubiri prepares for her children to Marc Chalopin’s guide to making ratatouille. Learn more about Dumaguete’s food finds and the Philippine herbs we often take for granted. Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on An- droid devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Mar- ket. The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac users can access Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your favorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines or purchase current and back issues by logging on to http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/ Magazines/Current-Issues/.

Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Angelica Rodriguez Stylish September SEPTEMBER is Fashion Month—you know what that means. If tention to detail. Shop at the there was ever an occasion to dress to the nines, it would be now. They Tryst Studio pop-up store at say fashion fades but style is eternal. Have both with this curated list of the R1 Level. Power Plant Mall’s newest and most stylish boutiques! Harlan+Holden POP by Retail Lab Filipino brand Harlan+Holden Joining Power Plant Mall’s roster of fashionable local boutiques is Re- continues to make waves with their tail Lab’s multi-brand concept POP by Retail Lab. Sift though their easygoing yet elegant pieces. Their simple yet stylish aesthetic remains fun mix of up-and-coming homegrown fashion, lifestyle and acces- a favorite among fashionistas. Apart from their apparel, try on a pair sory labels and you just might discover your new favorite one. After of their signature Caminos. Dubbed “the lightest shoe in the world,” working up an appetite, walk over to POP kitchen and satisfy your the Camino certainly makes the case for functional fashion. The hunger with their ever-changing test kitchen. The POP by Retail Lab Harlan+Holden pop-up store is at the R1 Level. pop-up store is at the R1 Level. Zara Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco Tryst Studio There’s a reason retail giant Zara is so popular the world over. Their Executive Editor Carla Paras-Sison Another multi-brand concept is Tryst Studio, a chic new collective knack for bringing trends straight off the runway and translating it to Contributing Editors of European apparel labels bringing a taste of Milan, London, Paris, everyday wear makes them an easy favorite for all occasions. Whether Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) Madrid, Berlin and the like. The boutique houses a varied mix of ca- you prefer trendy casual pieces from TRF or dressier staples from Zara Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) sual to dressy pieces created with a unique identity and meticulous at- Woman, there’s something for everyone. Shop at Zara, R1 Level and Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) R2 Level. Zeny Orfano-Gonzales (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Adidas Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Toni Nieva (EDC) Adidas offers casual sportswear you Gerbs de Castro (Wellness) Jei-Jei Gertes (Third Gen Holdings) can take from a quick workout at the Circulation Raquel dela Paz, 449-2463 gym to running errands around town. Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing Their collaboration with designer LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group Stella McCartney is sure to impress 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City on and off the tennis court! If all else Tel. no. (63-2) 633-3388 fails, the iconic Stan Smith sneakers For feedback, email [email protected] have made many a fashionista trade Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph in their heels for something with a Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph little more comfort and just as much style. Adidas is at the R1 Level.