October 2008 Living Excellence and In-Sync: Social Responsibility the Lopez Way
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AT less than two decades old, ABS- provide medical assistance to p r o g r a m CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) led by 12,557 children; educa- c o o r - managing director Gina Lopez is carv- tional assistance to dinators Jocelyn ing out a name for itself as a “super 1,461; and rescue Saw and Mench foundation” or a different kind another 1,511 S i l v e s t r e of conglomerate, one that kids from overseeing has a diverse and abuse. It went relief op- wide-reach- erations, SK has ongoing
p r o - i n g g r a m s range of cor- in Real, porate social respon- Infanta and Survey says… p. 2 sibility (CSR) projects. Nakar in Quezon By any standard, the scope province; Southern and breadth of AFI’s undertakings Leyte; and Bicol. In the through its flagship programs—Bantay latter, SK is working with Kalikasan (BK), Bantay Bata 163 (BB national Gawad Kalinga on its GK 1 Milyong 163), Bayan Foundation and E-Me- in 2005, put- Bayani Challenge to construct 61 homes dia—over the years is nothing short of ting up bases in D a v a o , in Daraga for the families affected by astounding. Cebu and Iloilo, with Bacolod, Baguio typhoon Reming in 2006. Through BK, headed by Marlo and Bicol soon to follow. The fourth program under AFI, Mendoza as program director, the foun- Bayan Foundation, also founded in E-Media headed by Zen Dimalanta, dation carried out the ambitious Save 1997, made the shift from microfinance is now in almost 8,000 schools na- La Mesa Watershed project over a 10- institution to social development insti- tionwide. It is also about to roll out year period. BK and its government and tution offering “microfinance++” when “A School a Cut above the Rest” ini- private sector partners planted trees, or- Asian Institute of Management professor tially in two sites in Metro Manila. The ganized fundraisers, and rallied the pub- Eduardo Morato took over as president schools—one in Quezon City funded by lic to rehabilitate La Mesa and to turn in 2006. As of mid-2007 the founda- Mayor Sonny Belmonte and another in La Mesa Ecopark and La Mesa Nature tion had about 50,000 microfinance cli- Tondo supported by Aboitiz Transport Reserve into self-sustaining operations. ents—95% of them women— through Group CEO Endika Aboitiz—will of- The groundbreaking child welfare its 28 centers all over the country. fer education “at par with elite schools program BB 163 under Tina Monzon- Sagip Kapamilya (SK) under Bay- but in a public school system.” Both Palma responded to 255, 545 distress an Foundation has added rehabilitation will address malnutrition, have com- Abangan: Who will be calls from its inception in 1997 until and development management services puters and use International School the biggest loser? …p. 10 August 2008. The erstwhile hotline and to its original mandate of providing re- curriculum and methods. rescue service has widened its scope to lief and disaster response services. With Turn to page 6 Lopezlink October 2008 Lopezlink October 2008 Lopez Group economic briefing RP broadcasting history milestone OFW money patuloy na dadaloy A Lopez Group prayer ABS-CBN starts tapeless TV production The following is the invocation composed na sa panahon ng matinding pagsubok na ABS-CBN marks a new mile- cope with the rising volume of These servers transfer the videos more apprehensions on using SINABI ni Romeo Bernardo, dating domestic demand para sa mga serbi- earning as much from manning ships, and delivered by Ariel Ong of First kasalukuyan naming hinaharap. stone in Philippine broadcast- content. as files through our computer the new technology,” he said. Finance Undersecretary at ngayo’y syo tulad ng pabahay, edukasyon at that is, deploying workers to ships, Philippine Electric Corporation during Kumasangkapan po sana Kayo ng ing history by being the first to Patrick Ongchangco, head network like emails,” he said. With this development, the the Lopez Group economic briefing at mga taong tutulong at magmamalasakit consultant ng Global Source, na ang telecom. Gayundin, mga remittance as it is from the business of shipping do tapeless TV production in of technical research and de- Technical production opera- Philippines becomes the first malakas na daloy ng remittances ang nagpapanatili ng “stable” na goods.” the Meralco Mini Theater. The prayer sa amin— mga taong tapat sa tungkulin perfectly captures the thoughts, fears and at hindi matatakot ipaglaban ang katoto- and out of its studios. velopment, said digitalization tions accounts head Arvin de la country in Southeast Asia to mula sa mga OFW (overseas Filipino halaga ng piso kahit tumataas ang Pinakamataas na inflation rate Recognizing the digital will improve the company’s ef- Vega said the shift to tapeless go tapeless in TV production. workers) ang patuloy na magiging halaga ng langis sa pandaigdigang Tinatayang 15% ng OFWs ay hopes of Lopez company people, and we hanan at katarungan. are publishing it herewith in hopes that we Pagkalooban Nyo po sana kami ng trend in broadcasting, the ficiency in TV production, save also means shorter editing time ABS-CBN also pioneered col- sandigan ng ekonomiya ng bansa sa kalakalan, at bumababa naman ang nagtratrabaho sa mga barko, tulad ng may keep the faith in these trying times. sama-samang pagsisikap at kagalingan Kapamilya network set up a time and costs, and improve by as much as four hours for a ored television in the country mga darating na panahon. exports dahil sa paghina ng eko- mga tripolante, cooks, entertainers, upang maisagawa ang aming mga tungkulin 100% nonlinear postproduc- video quality. game show like “The Singing in the 1960s, launched Internet Sa taunang economic briefing na nomiya ng US, ang chief trading musicians, dance instructors, doktor, TAYO po’y manalangin sa ating Pangi- sa mamamayang Pilipino at sa aming bayan tion workflow; starting in “All our recordings, whether Bee.” TV via TFCnow in 2004, and ginaganap sa simula ng budget season partner ng bansa. therapists at masahista. noong Diyos. nang naaayon sa Iyong banal na kalooban. 2003, it has been increasing from our studios or from the sets “The production teams rolled out Internet Protocol TV ng Lopez Group of companies, sinabi Inaasahan din ni Bernardo na lalo Ayon sa pinakahuling forecast Ama naming nasa langit, nagpa- Kung maaari ay pagkalooban Mo po its editing and audio work- outside, will be using servers have seen the benefits of tape- or IPTV via TFCko outside the ni Bernardo na bagama’t humihina pang dadami ang OFWs sa hinaha- ng Global Source, lalaki ng 4.6% pasalamat po kami sa Iyo sa umagang ng pang-unawa ang nakararami sa lipu- Video grab from ‘Kapamilya Deal or No Deal’ stations and server storage to instead of videotape recorders. less production. There are no country in 2007. (Kane Choa) ang pangkalahatang ekonomiya ng rap dahil sa paningin na patuloy na hanggang 5.0% ang GDP sa 2008 at ito sa mga pagkakataong ibinibigay nan na makita nila ang katapatan ng am- mundo, maliit lamang ang epekto bumabagsak ang pambansang eko- 5.5% sa 2009. Ang pagtaas naman ng Mo sa amin upang magkasama-sama at ing layunin sa paglilingkod. Patuloy sana nito sa pagpapadala ng pera ng mga nomiya. presyo ng mga bilihin o inflation ay paghandaan ang mga responsibilidad na kaming ilayo sa maraming kasamaan at OFWs sa kanilang mga kapamilyang “There seems to be a supply- aabot ng 10.2% sa taong ito at 6.5% ipinagkatiwala Mo sa amin. Dumudulog kapahamakan na naglipana sa aming SCTEX’s Clark-Tarlac stretch naiwan sa Pilipinas. side adjustment in terms of OFW sa 2009. Inaasahan ni Bernardo na sa kami sa Iyong Banal na Pangalan upang kalagitnaan at sa mga taong nasa kadili- AEI now in “Remittances have really become a deployment. This means we are Oktubre maitatala ang pinakamataas basbasan ang pagpupulong namin sa man ng pag-iisip at nakapako sa kanilang Successful opening due to traffic mgt plan pillar of Philippine economic growth. seeing an increasing proportion na inflation rate sa kasalukuyang araw na ito. pansariling hangarin. Comprising only between 2% and 3% of professionals among deployed taon. Gawin Mo sanang makabuluhan ang Tulungan sana kaming maitaas ang A traffic management plan - pro Egis SA of France, for the overpass- Sta. Maria, Luisita I and Luisita II (TMS) team would provide support of GDP (gross domestic product) in workers, which gives them higher Ang interest rate para sa 91-day aming mga pakikinig, pag-uusap at pag- antas at pamantayan ng aming produkto Mall of Asia posed by Tollways Management es of Tinang, Maligaya, Pitabunan, overpasses to command traffic and to the SCTEX TMS team in cases the 1990s, remittances now account value added and better rates,” pali- Treasury bill ay tinatayang magiging susuri at maging kasangkapan ito sa am- at serbisyo sa mga taong umaasa at patu- Corporation (TMC) was instrumen- Sta. Maria and Sto. Nino was based guide motorists, as well as guard of emergencies. for about 10% of GDP. Recent trends wanag niya. 6.5% sa katapusan ng 2008 at gayun- ing pang-araw-araw na gampanin at lalo loy na nagtitiwala sa amin. Panatiliing tal in making the opening of the on internationally accepted road the highway against unauthorized TMC, which is also the operator show that deployments to fast-grow- “We see not only individuals be- din sa katapusan ng 2009. Samantala, na sa aming pagplano sa taong darating. tapat at malinis ang aming mga adhikain 32-kilometer Clark-Tarlac stretch safety standards. vehicles, pedestrians and those of the NLEX, deployed such road- Pangunahan Nyo nawa ang aming pa- sa lahat ng oras patungo sa isang magan- ing regions like the Middle East are ing hired, but whole companies being ang peso-dollar rate ay mag-a-average of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Express- Traffic cones, road signs and breaching fences along the Tarlac side assistance services in the SC- munuan sa kanilang patuloy na pagtata- dang bukas, higit na malakas, higit na making up for the slumps in other hired to deploy Filipino workers for ng P43 sa 2008 at P43.80 sa 2009 da- PHOTO: MANDY NAVASERO way (SCTEX) possible despite the barriers were used to warn mo- segment. Additional teams were de- TEX as patrol vehicles and tellers, guyod ng aming iba’t ibang kumpanya. matibay at puspos ng pagkakaisa. construction of overpasses in Con- torists, to separate lanes in the ployed in the completed overpasses customer service, management and countries like the US,” pahayag ni projects all over the world. For ex- hil sa naging malakas na performance Patnubayan ng Inyong Banal na Espiritu Ito po ang aming dalangin sa pan- cepcion, Tarlac. overpasses and to protect the con- and in the interchanges in La Paz, support staff. In addition, the com- Bernardo. ample, EEI, a construction company, ng piso noong unang bahagi ng taon ang kanilang mga hakbang at pagpa- galan ni Kristo Hesus, aming Diyos at Domestic demand has a contract that allows it to supply bunsod ng patuloy na pagdaloy ng pasya, bigyan ng lalong linaw at talino Taga-pagligtas. The plan of TMC, the interim struction workers from incoming San Miguel and Concepcion. pany deployed emergency medical Ito raw ang dahilan kung bakit thousands of Filipinos in the Middle OFW remittances papasok ng bansa. ang kanilang mga pag-iisip, lalung-lalo Amen. operator of the 93.77-kilometer SC- traffic. The plan also indicated that the services, towing crew and roadside patuloy na nagiging malakas ang East. Magsaysay Shipping is likely (Carla Paras-Sison) TEX together with First Philippine TMC also deployed traffic North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) repair technicians in the tollway. Holdings Corporation (FPHC) and management teams in Pitabunan, Traffic Management and Safety (Betty Jose)
AEI president Benjamin Liboro, Fr. Tito Caluag, Reader satisfaction survey Lopez Group chair OML and his wife Connie, and SkyCable goes HD! COO Bunny Gerochi. Bayan customers are happy ‘losers’ Credible at updated ang ASIAN Eye Institute (AEI) celebrated its seventh AFTER introducing digital As a welcome salvo for this To experience HDTV, call anniversary by opening its second and biggest sat- A loser can still be a winner— much of an impact the innovation ‘LopezLink,’ ayon sa mambabasa and prepaid cable TV services, innovation, SkyCable Season the SkyCable Customer Service ellite clinic at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City. that’s what a heavy cellphone user would have on their expenses. SkyCable now offers the new Pass brought the 2008 Ryder Cup Hotline at 631-0000 or send The MOA satellite clinic offers comprehensive proved recently at the end of Bayan’s John Rojo, head of Bayan cor- “LOPEZLINK is mainly appreciated for its standard in TV technology, high in HD, the first HDTV program an SMS to 0917-6310000 or eye examinations, cataract and Lasik screening online reality show “Biggest Bill porate brand and communications, ability to provide credible and updated infor- definition TV (HDTV). in the Philippines. This special 0918-8631000. An HD decoder (refractive laser eye surgery), pediatric eye care Loser” (www.biggestbillloser.com/). said BBL meant to communicate the mation on what’s happening within the Lopez Viewers can maximize pay-per-view offering offered box will be connected to the With its tagline “Ang reality show company’s message of “real commu- Group of companies,” pahayag ni Ruthie and management of eye diseases such as glaucoma their viewing experience with live coverage of the golf tourna- subscriber’s LCD, plasma or and retinal diseases. na loser ang panalo,” the eight-epi- nication without sacrificing costs.” Floresta, ABS-CBN director for Business HDTV’s enhanced image and ment straight from Valhalla Golf projector TV to decrypt the HD sode campaign featured wacky host Rojo’s group and Bayan’s marketing Analysis. In his anniversary address, Lopez Group chair- sound quality. Pictures are up Club in Kentucky, USA. Watch- content. The P2,000 service fee man Oscar M. Lopez (OML) said AEI has reached Akon G., cameraman Hector Man division collaborated to come up Ang ABS-CBN Research and Business to five times sharper than stan- ing the players tee off was more includes subscription cost and and soundman Sasi the Silent as they with the innovative campaign. Analysis group ay nagsagawa ng pinakahul- a tipping point as seen in the unprecedented growth dard definition TV and viewed exciting in HD— in widescreen the installation and use of the followed four young, on-the-go indi- BBL also showed off the fun ‘Biggest Bill Loser’ contestants RJ Ledesma, Darwin Carpio, Janice Villanueva ing reader satisfaction survey para sa Lope- in its patient census and its financial results. viduals go about their daily activities. and approachable image that the and Boom Gonzalez. zLink, kung saan sinabi ng mga mambabasa in a 16:9 widescreen format, format, the images were sharper, HD decoder box. SkyCable HD “Our expansion has spurred patient growth. ng buwanang publikasyon na dito sila kumu- the same format used in movie more lifelike and the sound was is available in digital serviceable We have upgraded once again our services for The hopeful losers were radio company has become known for. bill among the contestants, ended up lanueva (19.88%) and Gonzalez kuha ng “credible and updated information” theaters. enhanced. areas only. (Arlene Torres) cataract, Lasik and retina. We have multinational DJ/TV host Boom Gonzalez, aver- “We did it in a humorous way as the “certified biggest bill loser.” (1.98%) ukol sa mga kumpanyang kabilang sa Lopez industry leaders as partners for clinical research. age monthly cellphone bill, P4,000; so it would be interesting enough He had shaved P1,721 or 29.42% off “BBL has been effective in Group. magkahalong Tagalog And we now offer three fellowships in glaucoma, events organizer/full-time mom for people to watch and forward to his previous month’s bill of P5,850! communicating what BWL is and Ipinasya ni Boo Chanco, senior vice president at Ingles para sa mga artikulo sa Lo- Rockwell-Meralco Business Center retina and cornea,” OML said. Janice Villanueva, monthly bill their friends. But the participants’ “I hope BWL will give me the what it can do for today’s mobile ng Benpres Group Public Relations na publisher pezLink. He emphasized the importance of the values of P2,500; entrepreneur/TV host RJ experience, their cellphone bills chance to even be more accessible lifestyle and in highlighting its ng Lopez Link, na ipagawa sa isang third party ang Pass on copy to co-employees patient welfare and happiness, excellence, integ- Ledesma, monthly bill P5,000; and and the subsequent savings were all to all the people around me. The difference from cellphones and taunang reader survey upang makakuha ng impor- Iminungkahi ni Floresta na pagbutihin pa ang Taking business beyond the office rity, respect and teamwork, and passion and com- real estate supervisor Darwin Car- real,” Rojo said. more people can contact and talk ordinary landlines,” Rojo said, add- masyon ukol sa awareness o pagkakakilala at sa distribusyon ng LopezLink upang makatanggap pio, monthly bill P3,500. At the end of BBL’s three-week to me, the more money, kaching, ing that after BBL, other satisfied THE Rockwell-Meralco Busi- banks, fire and police stations are Redundant backup power, mitment as AEI and the rest of the Lopez Group readership o pagbabasa ng LopezLink. ng regular na kopya ang 60% na ibig makatang- They were given bayanWIRE- run in September, the irrepressible kaching, kaching!” Ledesma joked. “losers” from around the country ness Center—the new corporate all within a five-minute drive. fiber-optic cabling ready and gear up for the future. Mula Abril 2008 hanggang Hunyo 2008, kum- gap nito bawa’t buwan, at para na rin tumaas pa LESS landline (BWL) units for the Ledesma, who started out with the In second place was Carpio will soon surface to give BWL the campus of Rockwell Land in With 73,000 square meters of carrier-neutral telecom facilities AEI this year will step up to the challenges in alap ang ABS-CBN Research ng self-accomplished ang awareness level ng mga manggagawa ukol sa duration of the contest to see how biggest average monthly cellphone (29.17% savings) followed by Vil- thumbs-up. questionnaire mula sa mga empleyado ng Lopez group- wide newsletter. Ortigas—is located within the premium office space, each floor are standard, as well as adaptive the eye care industry with “more innovation and Group sa tulong ng mga miyembro ng HR Council “Given the limitations in number of copies sprawling Meralco compound, plate spreads 1,900 square meters utility components, Variable Re- heightened responsiveness to patient needs.” ng bawa’t kumpanya. Sumagot ng questionnaire for distribution, it may be worth encouraging or where world-class medical facili- and can be divided into halves or frigerant Flow (VRF) air-condi- At the same time, the chair expressed his appre- ang 1,310 respondents mula 37 Lopez companies. pushing those who got copies to pass on their ties, hotels, commercial malls, quadrants for maximum flexibility. tioning and six high-speed eleva- ciation for the employees and consultants for work- Meralco September bills reflected rate adjustment Good level of awareness copy to other co-employees after reading it. The M i n i m a l tors. In addition, there’s a parking ing hard to bring the institute closer to its vision. MERALCO started collecting munications. “While we welcome month’s adjustment on generation Cuna said that for a customer Sa larangan ng pagkakakilala, sinabi ni online edition of LopezLink, which may help ease c o l u m n s slot for every 70 square meters of “We recognize your loyalty, and assure you an additional 2.41 centavos in its the additional collection, we are cost.” consuming 100 kWh, the increase Floresta na nakakuha ang LopezLink ng “rela- access to the newsletter on a more regular basis, allow for leasable space. of the value we place on your service to the Asian September 2008 bills following the disappointed that the commission However, the decision resolving in the monthly bill is only P2.41; tively good level of awareness na 62% sa total may also need to be promoted extensively,” dag- generous To help relieve work stress, Eye Institute,” OML said. release of the Energy Regulatory disallowed the recovery of P2.7 Meralco’s 10 applications had fur- for most of the residential custom- Lopez Group at readership na 47% sa huling dag ni Floresta. bay widths, feng shui principles were imple- AEI was established in September 2001 by Commission (ERC) decision on the billion. This will hurt us since we ther specified that the latest adjust- ers consuming around 200 kWh, 12 buwan,” bagama’t 6,600 copies lamang ang Ang pass-on rate ng LopezLink ay 23% la- w h i l e mented to enhance fortune and OML and world-renowned ophthalmologist Dr. firm’s 10 applications for adjust- have already advanced payments ment be separately shown on the the impact on the bill is less than kopya ng LopezLink na ibinabahagi sa higit mang at 5% lamang ang nakakaalam na available s e l e c t well-being, with the “good chi” Felipe Tolentino. One of the aims of the institute 14,000 na manggagawa ng Lopez Group. sa internet ang latest copy nito sa pamamagitan ment in generation and systems loss for these costs.” bill. P5. floors offer funneled right into the center of a was to deliver the same standard of eye care avail- charges. On January 2008, the ERC al- According to Meralco, the addi- Meralco still has pending petitions Gayundin, lumabas sa survey na 60% ang ng www.benpres-holdings.com. d o u b l e - big koi pond. able in Boston, Massachusetts, where Tolentino Totoong kaganapan sa grupo “These are for costs we al- lowed the company partial recov- tional 2.41 centavos can simply be at the ERC to collect advances it has siguradong gusto nilang makatanggap ng regular height bal- At the Rockwell-Meralco practiced and where OML had for many years Nilalayon din ng LopezLink na pag-isahin ang ready advanced and paid our ery of P8.8B. Starting February added to the initial 16.62 centavos, made in the pass-on of transmission na kopya ng diyaryo. conies for Business Center, work, leisure been receiving treatment for glaucoma. The first Sa parte naman ng mga nagbabasa, nasa 82% mga empleyado sa pagtangkilik sa mga serbisyo at power suppliers in 2006 and 2008, Meralco had collected 16.62 bringing the total collection under costs and in the implementation of panoramic and dining establishments are AEI satellite clinic opened last year in TriNoma ang level of satisfaction ng LopezLink readers da- produkto ng Lopez Group, at sa ganitong paraan 2007,” said Elpi Cuna, Meralco centavos/kWh under a separate “Previous month’s adjustment on cross-subsidies. (Meralco Corporate hil 18% ang nagsabing sila’y very satisfied at 64% ay maramdaman na sila ay kabilang sa isa sa pina- views of integrated into one campus-type Mall in Quezon City. (Javier Moreno) vice president for corporate com- item on the bill labeled “Previous generation cost” to 19.03 centavos. Communication) ang satisfied. At tulad ng nakaraang mga survey, ka-maipagmamalaking business conglomerates sa the Ortigas environment, taking business be- higit na nakararami ang may gusto sa paggamit ng kasaysayan ng Pilipinas. (Carla Paras-Sison) Center sky- yond the four walls of the conven- The Rockwell-Meralco Business Center line. tional office. (Deneb Plazuela) Did you miss an issue of LopezLink? Access our archives at www.benpres-holdings.com/disclose.asp! Lopezlink October 2008 Lopezlink October 2008 potato PR CHALLENGE couch ‘Update 8 commandments for corporate communicators Steve Crescenzo helps practitio- lost in the separate newspaper for writing for yourself. If the story 6. Thou shall not allow job is to help employees help the treats ners find their way in the waste- shuffle. employees. you’re working on is so big, then management to write their company—not serve as an an- Laarni is it! land of corporate communica- 2. Thou 3. Thou shall not make sure you break the story up. own communications. nouncement service. Season of firsts on ‘The tions. shall be the Rather than write one long piece, When an executive wants 8. Thou shall streamline the LAARNI Lozada of Sultan A distant second to Laarni ONE of the big problems in cor- not write four short ones. Bust the to say: “We need to improve approval process. Amazing Race’ Kudarat received a whopping was Camarines Sur native Jay porate communications is that publish story up into a main piece and two performance,” he doesn’t just I know a lot of communica- 651,696 text votes (35.21%) “Bugoy” Bogayan, who mus- there are no rules, like there are in a glossy or three sidebars. And don’t jump say it or write it like that. He tors who have inherited approval to be proclaimed the second tered 547,760 votes. Miguel accounting or engineering or mar- magazine. stories. Employees today want says something like: “We need processes that look like conga Grand Star Dreamer during the Mendoza, another scholar keting. In corporate communica- The corporate “maga- their information chopped up to reengineer core competencies lines at an Irish wedding—and finals night on Sept. 14. who was on the brink of ex- tions, everything is up in the air. zine” is a dinosaur from small, so they can get through it to streamline initiatives in order they just sort of assume that’s Well, it’s about time some- a bygone age when in a hurry. When you jump stories to move toward a world-class, how it has to be. Most of those It was a rather unexpected pulsion several times, placed thing was written in stone. Fol- the only reason a com- pany from one page to another, you’re quality-driven, customer-focused people don’t have to look at what finish for the working student third with 253,402 votes lowing is a list of eight corporate company put out social director. creating work for them. paradigm.” That is the modern- you’re producing. Start lopping and former choirgirl, who (13.69%). commandments that will work at such a thing was Stop keeping track 5. Thou shall take advantage day equivalent of the Tower of them off, one by one, and see who hurdled five probations and Despite being this batch’s any organization. for show—not to of service anniversaries, of the intranet. Babel, and employees know it. As really complains. A good rule of numerous run-ins with fellow Star Scholar five times—inci- 1. Thou shall not over-com- communicate business promotions, birthdays and The intranet can be a wonder- communicators, our job is to com- thumb: Instead of assuming that scholars in the course of her dentally the same number of municate. issues to employees. Con- birth announcements. Times ful dumping ground for all the municate, not confuse. It’s our job everyone on your approval list stay in the academy. times Laarni was under pro- Employees today are so busy, sider publishing a newspaper have changed, and if we want nonsense that you’re forced to run wants to be on it, assume they Eleven teams travel 30,000 miles across five continents in 23 to make our executives write like As Grand Star Dreamer, bation—Oriental Mindoro na- they barely have time to read one instead. You’ll save money, to be strategic communicators, in your print publications. You they talk—or, better yet, write like don’t want to be on it. When you days to compete and win the $1 million prize in “The Amazing publication, let alone two or three. have more space for news, we just don’t have the time to can also put all the rest of your human beings. start cutting people out, you’ll Race 13” airing every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. on Studio 23. The Laarni went home with a lap- tive Liezel Garcia ran out of And when you throw in videos, and stand a better chance keep track of the social calendar non-strategic stories there—meet- 7. Thou shall set forth a series hear from those that really need new season features a variety of firsts, including: first time to top computer, a component steam and finished in fourth face-to-face meetings, HR com- of getting employees at the company. If you don’t work ing announcements, employee of communication guidelines. to be on the list. The rest will just travel to a water world where the inhabitants live upon a floating and LCD television, a kitchen place, garnering 247,346 munications, email, voice mail to believe what you in human resources, kick the job profiles, awards ceremonies - cov If you set up a series of edito- fade away. city; first-time visits to locations such as Cambodia and Kazakh- showcase, a Crystal Clear puri- votes (13.36%). stan; and the first time that one team makes a mistake on the road and the intranet…you are bury- write. If you’re over to them. If you do work erage and so on. You can also use rial guidelines—outlining exactly Steve Crescenzo, a motivator fied water store franchise worth “Dark horse” Van Roxas Laarni is the second Grand claimed the Grand Star Dream- ing employees. Part of our role producing a publica- in HR, then set up a dedicated the intranet as an electronic “jump what you will and will not print, and trainer on corporate com- that prohibits it from joining fellow racers at the finish line. Also, catch the Season 9 encore run of “7th Heaven” week- P1.5 million, and P1 million in of Cebu and Cristina Pastor Star Dreamer, the first being er at the end of the first season is to serve as gatekeepers—to tion that also goes t o site on the intranet, and arrange page” to help you with Command- you can eliminate this problem. munications, is one of America’s cash from ABS-CBN. She is of Paranaque rounded out former band member Yeng of “Pinoy Dream Academy” in limit the amount of information external audiences, then a glossy it so people can send their social ment #4. If you can’t get all the When an executive wants you leading experts in employee days at 11 a.m., the romantic comedy series “Finding Rodrigo” employees get, so they don’t feel magazine is a viable option. But announcements directly to the site details of a story onto one page in to write a story about one of her publications and has helped thou- at 12 noon, and the original Colombian version of “Betty La also the owner of a brand-new the Top 6 with 112,065 votes Constantino. Yeng was pro- 2006. overwhelmed. Remember that be careful. A lot of those so-called administrator. the print publication, finish it up employees whose child won a sands of communicators improve Fea” at 1 p.m. On Saturdays, follow the Japanese drama “Pre- house and lot from Globe Asi- and 36,487 votes, respec- corporate communications is one “hybrid” vehicles look, smell, 4. Thou shall keep communi- online. 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1993 1997 BB 163 reaps more awards, including Microfinance Founda- 2005 community-based health activities, pez signs on as comanager of the Save the industrial sector and 5% from solid wastes”; this they have to make money,” Lopez pointed out. “At the end of the day, those Clean River the 1997 United Nations Award in Public tion Inc. is registered as shelter and community development the Pasig River Rehabilitation project, translates to 1,500 tons of the estimated 7,000 tons Meanwhile, Maynilad and Manila Water Zones are in the local government area. So the AFI produces “Sine’skwela,” Childcare program Bantay Service, an Anvil Award of Merit, Anvil a non-stock, nonprofit organization on BK receives an Anvil Award of Excellence projects and capacity building in signifying the start of the foundation’s of trash per day produced by Metro Manila. The have committed to do free desludging services in challenge is to get all the local government units’ an elementary science TV Bata 163 is launched on Award of Excellence, and a 10th Cultural January 18. for its environmental hotline that allows Quezon province and Southern Leyte. next save the water project. river has literally become a dumping ground. the CRZs. cooperation,” Lopez said. Lopezlink October 2008 CSRactivities Lopezlink October 2008 For achievements in distance learning Ongoings @Lopez Museum Rina named outstanding La Sallian Amorsolo retrospective ies, until November 16, 2008. access in several registers—as projections unto transcen- Lopez Memorial Museum: Keeping the Faith, opens Lopez Museum: Telltale The Artist as Storyteller, Amor- dent spirituality, claims to truth, desired status or posi- November 14, 2008 until April 4, 2009 This rare gathering of his paintings, “STEP forward, walk with me recognizes the singular achieve- “Like St. La Salle, we at the “When we go to bring the TV solo as Coauthor, until April 4, 2009. tions of power, and mobility. The exhibition Keeping Museo Pambata: Palipalaruan, opens November illustrations and sketches hopes to Yuchengco Museum: Mukhang Tsinoy, until January the Faith makes room for re-presentations of skewed 20, 2008 until January 31, 2009 and put a smile on the faces of ments of the awardee in a single Knowledge Channel Founda- and the satellite dish to the schools cultivate a deeper understanding of millions of Filipino children area and accordingly, principally tion use our talents and gifts in to help educate the students, the 17, 2009. situations where relationships between point of origin Bahay Tsinoy: Treasure and Heritage, opens No- Filipino culture and values as seen Ayala Museum: Amorsolo’s Women Concealed and and destination are governed by a power wielder and vember 29, 2008 until January 31, 2009 who dream of better lives and focuses on tasks rather than on service of the poor children of teachers and the principals tell through the eyes of the country’s first who dream of a better nation.” persons. the Philippines. We have found me that what we bring is not just Revealed, until March 8, 2009. those wanting for power. Works from the museum col- National Artist, Fernando Amorsolo. The Amorsolo Lectures: lection by artists such as Juan Luna, Felix Resurreccion SPPCI grant to upgrade This was the call made by Lopez-Bautista, the only a way to also teach minds, touch the Gift of Knowledge—what Retrospective is a four-month multi-venue exhibition Ikoy Ricio in Artist Talk on October 25 from 2-4pm Hidalgo, Ang Kiukok, Bencab, and Pablo Amorsolo are Rina Lopez-Bautista as she ac- female recipient of the award hearts and help transform lives,” we bring is hope, what we bring in seven museums. conservation lab @ Lopez Museum. Lecture Fee P120. featured and also by contemporary artist Kiri Dalena, cepted a La Sallian Achievement this year, was cited for her ac- she said. is love,” Lopez-Bautista shared. Amorsolo as illustrator, cartoonist Knowing Amorsolo parent-child workshop on Octo- who will be creating an installation referencing images complishments in the field of Since 1999, KCFI has She also urged Filipinos to step Award from the De La Salle Selected ber 4, 11 and 18 from 2-4pm @ Museo Pambata. Free from the Lopez library archive of materials from the Alumni Association (DLSAA) distance learning. brought Knowledge Channel, up and contribute to the cause illustrations of charge. Call 523-1797 to 98 to register. martial law period. Her work will appear alongside video on Sept. 12, 2008. In her acceptance speech, the which supplements the tradi- of education, adding that the by Amorsolo documentation by Egay Navarro and Rica Concepcion The La Sallian Achievement president of Knowledge Chan- tional teaching method with foundation “needs networks and from 1909 Zero In 7: Bridges of the 1992 performance of the late Roberto Villanueva Award is conferred on De La nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) said educational TV materials, to resources that go beyond what to 1924 are Now on its seventh year, the Zero In consortium of in Naguri, Japan, as well as sculptural work from Agnes Salle University alumni who that her attending the university as far north as Itbayat, Batanes we have today.” on exhibit the Philippines’ leading private museums, takes on Arellano. The exhibit opens on November 14, 2008. have achieved industrial, mana- founded by St. John Baptist de to Sitangkal, Tawi Tawi in the Lopez-Bautista’s coaward- in Tell-tale: the theme of Bridges--between art- Museo Pambata will present an outdoor art gerial, professional, avocational La Salle, the patron saint of south. It has benefited more ees were Dr. Montet Acoymo Rina Lopez-Bautista flanked by husband Rudy Bautista and mother Connie The Artist as ist and the public, between art and installation, called Palipalaruan. Perth- Lopez. or public service distinction. It those who work in the field of than 2.8 million students in over for music education, Senen Storyteller, audience, between the past and based Filipino artist Amorsolo as today. education, “was not an accident a thousand public schools in the Bacani for social entrepreneur- environmental protection, Gene Ramon Villavicencio for fuel Kids looking at drawings. Alwin Reamillo, led Lopez Museum director Cedie Vargas (3rd from left) Co-author. Ateneo Art Gallery opens this year’s Zero In BAYAN ACADEMY but divine design.” Philippines to date. ship, Bienvenido Eusebio for Gonzalez for culinary arts and technology. volunteer Australian art- receives a grant from Society for the Preservation Amorsolo had collaborated with early 20th cen- series with Oo: Se- CALENDAR ists Madeleine Challender, of Philippine Culture, Inc (SPPCI) representative tury writers—Tagalog novelists Iñigo Regalado and lected Paintings and Veronika Mihalj, Jon Regina Co Seteng with trustees Chiqui Francisco (far Severino Reyes, editor Lope K. Santos and writer- Projects by Maria Bradshaw and Leah left) and Narzalina Lim (far right) as witnesses. The educator Camilo Osias. In this exhibit, the readers Cruz 1996-2008. A Bayan Foundation success story McManus to transform grant is to upgrade the capacity of the museum and would recognize both the texts and their accompany- Sydney-based Cruz the decommissioned the library as well as to purchase additional equipment ing illustrations as creating certain narratives—criti- is also famous for her THE following training Huey war helicopter Tutubing Bakal, Alwin for the Roberto M. Lopez Conservation Laboratory. The cal or sympathetic, given the politics of the writers. installation and video programs will be conducted at the forecourt of the Reamilo and friends, 2008 laboratory has successfully conserved and restored 111 ‘Manang’ Cion: Proud ‘basurera’ He illustrated the first Tagalog novel of Regalado work, where “reflec- Museo Pambata play- at Bayan Academy, 2/F artworks from the museum collection and 306 maps, “Madaling Araw” (1909) and likewise rendered tion and personal and Cinderella Building, Edsa, ground into a Tutubing Bakal. Palipalaruan was created prints and books from the library. It has also extended ang pamilya sa kada araw na du- kakilala lang ako nanghihiram ni Manang Cion ang kanyang habaan ng Baguio—nakangiting drawings in the cover of Liwayway magazines where communal exchange Oo, Maria Cruz, 2007 in conjunction with the First Asian Children’s Museum its services to other collections outside of the museum. Quezon City, from 8:30 a.m. maraan. ng pera, pero ang laki ng interes. pinagmulan, patuloy pa rin siya binabagtas ang mga pababa at Regalado served as editor. Amorsolo’s illustrations play pivotal roles.” to 5 p.m.: Conference, with the theme “Children’s Museums as Noong Marso 2007, dumating Mabuti sa Bayan, madali ako sa pangongolekta ng basura. pataas na kalsada ng buhay. (KC also appear in Reyes’ first Tagalog novel “Parusa ng The exhibition opens on October 8, 2008. Bridges of Peace.” The exhibition will be supplemented Total Performance Manage- ang isang magandang pagkakata- makabayad.” Iniikot pa rin niya ang ka- Villanueva) Diyos” (1911) were collaborations with the author and Ayala Museum presents From Inspiration to with artist-led workshops and will involve the develop- Young Singaporeans ment System on para kay Manang Cion. Kinuha Sinimulan na rin ni Manang with other artists—Irineo Miranda and N. Reyes— Illusion: the scenography of Eduardo Sicangco. ment of an outdoor playground spearheaded by Filipino Making the Whole Greater visit museum siya ni Jun Gonzalo bilang kati- Cion ang paghahanap ng ibang done when he was a student and in Osias’ Philippine A world-renowned scenographer, New artist Don Salubayba as a place to promote peace and the than the Sum of its Parts on wala sa junk shop nito sa Trinidad. buyer ng kanyang mga basura. MMLDC updates Readers (1924) used in the primary grades were il- York-based Sicangco was mentored by spirit of bayanihan or working together. The exhibition Oct. 8-10 Kasama ang kanyang mga kapatid Kasama ang kanyang asawa, lu- lustrated by Amorsolo, bringing to life the stories of Philippine National Artist Salvador opens on November 20, 2008. GEM: The Return, Part 1 na gamay na rin ang proseso ng muwas sila at inikot ang lungsod Salvacion Amdengan virtues and examples of good and proper behavior. Bernal at the Ateneo de Manila Uni- Bahay Tsinoy will showcase the history and Coaching and Mentoring pagbabasura, tinanggap niya ang ng Caloocan upang humanap ng Center marks 9th year with The exhibit also features a contemporary project versity. For more than 30 years, his culture of the Chinese-Filipino heritage in an exhibit Microfinance Clients on Oct. SA loob ng ilang taon, iisa ang alok. Wala man kasanayan sa mga pabrika na nangangailangan by Ikoy Ricio where he produced 15 saw dust sculp- designs for costumes and scenery called Treasure and Heritage. Tangible remnants of 6-10 ikot ng buhay ni Salvacion Am- pagpapatakbo ng negosyo at kahit ng kanyang mga “produkto.” partnership, outreach tures and 15 acrylic paintings. for opera, ballet, and musical the beginnings of this rich exchange of material cul- GEM: The Return, Part 2 dengan, 44 taong gulang, tubong high school lamang ang natapos, “Halos doble binibili ang mga M E R A L C O Ricio is a graduate of the UP College of Fine theater have dressed the stages ture, language, and trade are ceramics, often the pride Democratizing Entrepreneur- Baguio City; mayroon siyang naging masigasig siya sa pag- bote at papel kumpara sa Baguio. Management and Arts and has also done production designs for of Lincoln Center, Radio City in museum and private collections. Selections from ship Education to the Masses anim na anak na nag-aaral sa aaral sa pagnenegosyo. Cash pa ang bayaran.” Maging Leadership De- videos and television, stage and set designs. The Hall, the Brooklyn Academy the collection of Juan T. Lim, trade ceramics that had on Oct. 13-18 maayos na mga eskwelahan. Naging maganda ang takbo ang kilalang recycling company velopment Center exhibit will run until April 4, 2009. of Music, off-Broadway and bridged peoples and histories, offer glimpses of the Teaching Entrepreneurship Alas-5:00 ng umaga, nagsisim- ng junk shop. Sa isang araw, ku- sa Pampanga, ang TIPPCO, ay (MMLDC) cel- Exhibition dates regional theaters, and even the wealth of pre-Hispanic Philippines and witness to Twenty-five high school students from The Little Entre- and Management ula na ang kanyang araw. Iniikot mikita sila ng halos P500, sapat customer na rin niya. Sa pama- ebrated its ninth Metropolitan Museum of Manila: bayANInanding: Ringling Brothers and Barnum the Philippine islands’ extensive relations with China preneur (TLE) Workshops in Singapore were in Manila Imparting the Spirit and niya ang buong Baguio gayun na upang makakain ng maayos, magitan ng isang trucking service anniversary by The Motherland and the Harvest of Maestro Amor- and Bailey Circus. The exhibi- centuries ago. The exhibit opens on November 29. recently to view the Lopez Museum’s collection of Phil- na rin ang mga kalapit na bayan mapasweldo ang mga trabahador na bumibiyahe ng Baguio-Manila, forging a partner- Mindset of Entrepreneurship solo, until January 13, 2009. Scarecrow, Ed tion includes selected scale Exhibition dates ippine art and literature. On hand to show them around nito upang mamulot ng basura. sa shop at mapag-aral ang kan- buwanan niyang ibinababa ang ship with the city on Oct. 20-24 GSIS Museum of Art: Rituals and Amorsolo, until Sicangco, models--presented with their Ateneo Art Gallery: Oo: Selected Paintings and were museum staff members Talvie Darnayla (extreme Whole Brain Thinking and Tulak ang kanyang kariton, yang mga anak. kanyang mga produkto sa kan- government of November 29, 2008. preliminary drawings and Projects by Maria Cruz, 1996-2008 opens on October left) and Iday Marpa (standing 3rd from right). The Learning System binabagtas niya ang mga kal- Kung dati nga ay taga-benta yang mga kliyente. Antipolo and by Museum of Filipino People: Master Copy, until De- plans. Several finished costumes will be on manne- 8, 2008 until December 13, 2008 visitors, who also aimed to learn more about the Lopez sada ng Baguio. Magtatapos ang A Closer Look at the ROI lamang ng basura, ngayon ay siya Ngayon ay maayos nang na- helping upgrade cember 31, 2008. quins, accompanied by their original costume plates. Ayala Museum: From Inspiration to Illusion: The family, are working on projects that involve helping the araw niya, ala-una na ng madal- (Return on Intelligence) on na mismo ang bumibili ng basura mumuhay ang pamilya ni Manang two public schools’ UP Jorge B. Vargas Museum: Amorsolo, His Con- The exhibition opens on October 26, 2008. Scenography of Eduardo Sicangco, opens October social enterprises in Manila. TLE has been designing ing araw. mula sa iba pang basurero. Ang Cion. Mayroon na siyang apat na Oct. 27-31 toilet facilities. temporaries and Pictures of War: Capturing Anxiet- Lopez Memorial Museum explores the notion of 26, 2008 until January 14, 2009. workshops and coaching Asian students since 2002. Kasama ang kanyang bu- dating kariton ay isang mini-truck junkshop. Nakapagtapos na ng The partnership signifies the support of the city government for Registration fee is P2,000 per ong pamilya, hinuhugasan at na. Sa tulong ng dagdag-kapital nursing ang kanyang panganay at MMLDC “Lakbay Kalikasan” project, wherein the center will pro- participant per day. Contact pinapatuyo nila ang mga naku- mula sa ABS-CBN Bayan Foun- kasalukuyang nag-aaral ang iba vide educational tours for 2,100 public elementary school students special feature Ano’ng kinalaman mo sa Lehman Brothers? KC Villanueva at 920-5203 or hang basura upang maibenta. Ma- dation, lalo pa niyang napalago pa niyang anak. in Antipolo until November 2008. At the same time, the city govern- at mcesvillanueva@yahoo. By Norman Sison ng corporate papers ng Lehman Brothers ibang housing o condo development na trabaho pero nangarap pa ring magkaba- umaasa lamang tayo sa padala ng mga hirap man, nagpatuloy si Manang ang kanyang negosyo. Bagama’t mas maayos na ment renewed its partnership with Meralco to eliminate third party dahil mataas ang interes na inaalok. Ngay- ibinebenta sa overseas na Pinoy. Baka hay at ang kanilang mga housing loan ang kamag-anak natin abroad. Inaasahang hi- com for more info. Cion sa pagbabasura, iniraraos “Dati sa Bumbay at mga ang buhay, hindi pa rin maiwan accidents and electricity pilferage. ISANG magandang tanong. Bakit nga ong naging bangkarote na ang Lehman, rin mabawasan ang ipinapadala nilang na-classify na subprime o mataas ang risk hina ang halaga ng dolyar dahil sa laki ng MMLDC also donated toilets and urinals and constructed ba kinakabahan ang buong mundo sa walang maaasahang interes at malamang sustento hangga’t naghihigpit ng sin- na hindi mabayaran. Marami sa mga hindi pondong kakailanganin ng Amerika para and repaired the facilities of the Mambugan elementary and high nangyayari sa ekonomiya ng Amerika? ay wala na rin ang principal ng perang turon ang buong Amerika. mabayarang housing loan—kesyo prime maibsan ang kasalukuyang krisis nito. schools, in addition to providing notices about water conservation. Dapat ba tayo mangamba sa pagbagsak inilagak ni La Nina sa Lehman. Paano Buti pa nga ang maraming Filipino na good borrower o subprime na risky Tungkol naman sa pagkawala ng Photo shows managing director Agnes Fidelino turning over the ng Lehman Brothers? Malayo naman kung kailangan na ni La Nina ang pera expats at magbabawas lamang ng gastusin borrower—ang hawak ng Lehman Broth- trabaho ng marami mga Pilipino, lumang ‘A-book-Saya’ Group invades Mindanao! certificate of donation to Carmelita de Jesus, principal of Mambu- ang Pilipinas, di ba? para sa retirement ng mga matatandang sa Pilipinas. Maraming mga Amerikano ers at mga kliyente nito. problema na iyon, di ba? At wala rin gan Elementary School. THROUGH a book drive dubbed “We’ll find fulfillment Welcome to investment and econom- empleyado? Naloko na. ang nawalan ng trabaho at hindi na nila Hindi lang Lehman ay may ganyang namang bangkong magsasara tulad ng A-book-Saya Group (ASG), for- even if in our lifetime, our ics 101. Ang ugat ng problema sa Amerika mabayaran ang hulog para sa bahay na problema. Lahat ng mga malalaking in- Lehman dahil hindi naman basta nagpa- mer newspaper reporter Armand books could help stop even one Una, ang Amerika ang pinakamalaking ay ang kanilang patuloy na sumasamang mismong tinitirhan ng pamilya nila. Dag- vestment bank sa Amerika—na may mga pahiram ang mga bangko dito sa small Nocum and his wife plan to flood or two potential terrorists from Reaching out to social sector Two local government units were the recipients of training conduct- trading partner ng Pilipinas. Kung ikaw ay ekonomiya. Kaya kung meron kang dag pa diyan, merong mga wala talagang pera sa lahat ng dako ng mundo—ay na- borrowers. Bukod sa mataas na equity re- Mindanao with books, magazines bombing civilians,” Nocum ed by MMLDC, which is an accredited Training Service Provider vendor sa palengke, ang Amerika ay ang kapatid na nurse sa New Jersey gantso. quirement para sa mga housing loan, may and other kinds of reading mate- said. (TSP) of the Philippines Australia Human Resource Development inyong suki. Therefore, kung walang pera o kaya’y anak na filing cabinet Ngayon, puwede ba mangyari sa credit investigation pa sa borrowers bago rials to open the eyes of young The Satti Grill House outlets Facility (PAHRDF). The PAHRDF, an Australian AID-funded de- ang mga suki mo, wala kang kikitain. salesman sa California, baka Pilipinas ang nangyayari sa Amerika? Sa magpautang. Ang tindi ng requirements for Christians and Muslims to the re- in SM Fairview Food Court and velopment initiative, aims to support government efforts to promote Paano tayo apektado sa pagbagsak ipagpaliban nila ang pagbili totoo lang, napakasalimuot ng mga trans- personal loans ng mga pribadong bangko ality that they have a better future at the corner of MH del Pilar and sustainable development through institutional capacity-building ng isang malaking “bangko” sa Amerika ng lote o condominium dito sa actions ng Lehman at mga sophisticated kaya halos para na rin silang pawnshop. picking up a book than a gun. Padre Faura Sts. in Malate, Ma- programs. na kung saan ay wala naman tayong sav- Pilipinas dahil kakailanganin o mayayamang investors lamang ang Ang nagsasarang bangko dito ay “Although I’m a Christian nila are the drop-off points for MMLDC conducted “Strengthening Training and Development ings account? nilang magtipid. Patuloy kasi nakakaintindi sa mga risks ng financial iyong mga pinagsasamantalahan ng and my wife is a Muslim, we had the books. Later, ASG hopes to Management Function” for 25 employees of the provincial govern- Ang Lehman ay hindi katulad ng na tumataas ang presyo ng products nila. Kaya naman mayayamang malalaking developer na inflated ang a common experience of having tie up with newspapers, private ment of Agusan del Sur and 20 employees of the provincial govern- isang ordinaryong bangko. Ang Lehman gasolina at hindi naman sigu- tao lamang ang nasusunog sa ganoong presyo ng lupa o ng mga korporasyon na many guns in our childhood but and government firms to help ment of Surigao del Norte. It is currently handling more PAHRDF ay isang investment bank na naglalagay rado na makakasingil sa mga mga pagkakataon. pinapautang ng walang collateral. remembering books to be very take in the books. projects on recruitment, selection and placement. ng pera sa mga kumpanya at ibang busi- kliyente (o insurance company Tayong mga pobreng isang kahig, Kaya’t asahan na ninyo ang pagdagsa rare. Old newspapers can only Book drive aims to lure Muslim children away from guns. For more info, call 799-2745 For inquiries on MMLDC’s academic programs, call 632-8111, nesses na inaasahan niyang kikita. kung sa ospital nagtratrabaho isang tuka ay never pang naalok ng gan- ng mga OAW o overseas American work- be read as they are brought home The project’s name is a play help stop one more potential ter- or 0917-5208013, email zam- email MMLDC- Academic [email protected] or visit Ngayon, sabihin natin na ang La Nina ang kamag-anak mo). yang mga klaseng investment kaya safe ers—lilipat na ang mga Amerikano dito sa wrapped in dried fish bought on “Abu Sayyaf Group” to show rorist or rebel from picking up [email protected] or check mmldc.org. MMLDC is located at Km. 27, Sumulong Highway, Sorbetes Inc. ay may sobrang pondo na Ang resulta nito ay babagal tayo. Siguro ay tatamaan lamang tayo sa Pilipinas kung saan pwede silang magtago from the city,” Nocum said. how the giving of books could guns or setting off bombs. out sattisfaction.blogspot.com. Antipolo City. (Peng Young) hindi pa ginagamit sa negosyo. Bumili ito ang construction work sa iba- pagbaba ng halaga ng dolyar lalo na kung o mag-retire sa murang halaga lamang. 10 Lopezlink October 2008 LIFELONG WELLNESS Lopezlink October 2008 11 sports & wellness Sudoku ALL eyes are on the United States these days, Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! not only because of the ongoing presidential calendar Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 race but also because the world is waiting to see 1st Lifelong Wellness para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa what happens after Lehman Brothers, an Ameri- Bowling Tournament bawat row, column at kahon. can institution and the country’s fourth largest Ongoing until Nov. 28, 6 p.m. investment bank, declared bankruptcy. except on Oct. 29, Oct. 31, But for now, we can rest easy as OFW Dear Rosie Nov. 14, Nov. 19, Nov. 21 remittances continue to help keep the Philip- Angel S. Ong, Benpres president, says, “The group recently made ad- @ Green Valley Country Club, pine economy afloat. As former Finance Usec. ditional investments to expand its power business through Meralco and First Pasig City Romeo Bernardo said during the Lopez Group Gen. We can expect the power group to focus on clean and green energy, Clockwise from left: OML and RMA lead the Free Tae-Bo Sessions economic conference, “deployments to fast- especially renewable sources. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN is increasing its stake warm-up exercises; Ready to rumble: some of the Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 growing regions like the Middle East are mak- in SkyCable within this year. SkyCable is an important distribution platform ‘80 Days’ teams—Asian Eye Institute; First p.m.-5 p.m ing up for the slumps in other countries like the for ABS-CBN-produced information and entertainment content. In addition, Philippine Industrial Corp.; Benpres-Lopez Inc.-EL @ the former MNTC office, US.” That’s good news indeed! Giving an added ABS-CBN continues to develop its international audience, with ABS-CBN Foundation; and Adtel. 2/F Benpres Bldg. boost to the collective morale—at least in the Global expected to continue double-digit growth in the medium term. ABS- Who will be the biggest loser? The members of the “80 Lopez Group— is Ariel Ong’s inspiring—and inspired—prayer that kicked CBN Global’s subscription revenues went up by 30% year-on-year in the Days to Wellness” teams off the briefing: “Patuloy sana kaming ilayo sa maraming kasamaan at first half of 2008, with total viewer count growing 14% to an estimated 1.8 are enjoined to attend as kapahamakan na naglipana sa aming kalagitnaan at sa mga taong nasa million worldwide.” On the road to wellness part of their regimen. All kadiliman ng pag-iisip at nakapako sa kanilang pansariling hangarin.” ooOoo The Lopez Group continues to expand, not only in terms of business, but Is there a specific area that will be the first to receive meter deposit THE hills came alive on Sept. “I’m quite impressed by this of 4.4 lbs and two inches off other employees are also welcome to join for free. also as important, in the corporate social responsibility (CSR) sphere. Public refunds? My family lived in Manila in the late 1990s but moved to our 27, Saturday, as some 350 Lopez turnout. This is the first time I’ve their weight and waistlines, Walk the service, after all, is a legacy handed down through generations of Lopezes and new home in San Juan just this year and it’s confusing just how, when Group employees and executives seen so many people participat- respectively. Talk Lopez Group employees. That’s why we’re proud of ABS-CBN Foundation and where we’ll be paid. Thanks.—Icoy joined the latest installment of the ing in a wellness program,” OML also commended the Oct. 18, Inc. (AFI), which continues to spread its wings through a myriad of exciting Meralco Corporate Communication sent this response: “Receiving the Walk the Talk series at the Eugenio OML remarked after the walk. employees for their “enthusi- 6:30 a.m. @ new projects. The feature on AFI is a timely read since we are approaching meter deposit will not be based on area. If you are the registered customer Lopez Center in Antipolo. “This is the best evidence that astic response” and for being MMLDC, Antipolo the Christmas season: if you’re looking to do some good, you might want to who paid the meter deposit, meaning the electric service contract is in your Kicking off the morning’s the wellness program is work- willing to take the challenge to Contact Rico de Manzana @ consider helping out through BayaniJuan or AFI’s other programs. name, from June 1987 and onwards, or are the legal heir of the registered activities was the 40th-day weigh- ing, and I hope it will continue.” lose weight and keep in shape. 449-6122 Another good cause is that of art and culture. Our writer Norman Sison customer, you will be eligible for the return of the meter deposit. Meralco in of the 280 contestants from 28 Meanwhile, the competition For his part, project organizer Open to Lopez Group Very Easy reports that Lopez Museum offers several all-occasion items that make ideal stopped collecting the meter deposit in Feb. 2004. If you moved into your teams taking part in the “80 Days to among the teams heats up as the Galo Garde emphasized that each gifts for loved ones, especially those who are history buffs and culture lov- new home this year, then you were not required to pay a meter deposit. For employees and their Easy Wellness” competition. A 10-min- end of the 80 days approaches. team’s captain and HR depart- families. Participants ers. The museum’s note card sets and folios of rare maps of the Philippines more details, please contact the meter deposit hotline 1622-8888 or 632- ute warm-up got everyone primed, Through a regimen consisting ment keep a vigilant eye on their must register with their Medium and the local flora and fauna go for as low as P250 for the note cards to 8888 or visit meralco.com.ph.” after which the contingent, led by of reduced food intake and in- members’ wellness activities to respective HR departments. Hard P3,150 for the folios. Proceeds will go to the benefit of the museum. Not ooOoo Lopez Group chairman Oscar M. creased physical activity and ex- make sure that these are safe and Wear comfortable attire only do you make your love felt during the holidays, you also get to do some What’s new with bayanWIRELESS? Medyo low-profile na yata sila Lopez (OML) and Wellness Team ercise, contestants have reported healthy. Dr. Celso Bate also gave and bring a cap, extra shirt, good, Sison says. ngayon compared to a few months back.—Ed R. chief Rafael M. Alunan III, set off losing as much as 11 pounds a one-hour Q&A for the partici- towel and refreshments. University of the Philippines Diliman chancellor Dr. Sergio Cao was According to John Rojo, division head of corporate brand and communi- to conquer the hills of ELC. since the start of the contest; pants after the walk. ‘Takbong May YABANG’ mistakenly identified as College of Science dean Dr. Caesar Saloma in a cations, Bayan is gearing up for a fourth quarter marketing push, initiated by they were, however, warned In addition, the Lifelong 5K, 10K fun run story on the university’s tie-up with Energy Development Corp. in the pre- an online reality show, “Biggest Bill Loser” (www.biggestbillloser.com), to against the danger of losing too Wellness Team also dissemi- Oct. 18, 5:30 a.m. @ Ayala vious issue of LopezLink. We are extending our sincere apologies to the two demonstrate the savings of bayanWIRELESS landline as a complementary Answer to September puzzle much weight too fast. nates weekly bulletins to keep Alabang Village gentlemen. device to the cellphone.” Wellness bowling tourney continues On Day 1 on August 15, the all teams in touch. Contact Patrick Joson @ ooOoo ooOoo Solution, tips and computer program available at www. I read about ABS-CBN’s improved financial performance in the first Publisher/journalist Eggie Apostol once had a lecture at the Lopez Mu- The rest of the games will be average weight per participant The final weigh-in and an- [email protected], EMPLOYEES from differ- sudoku.com half of the year. How about its standing in the network wars? Does the seum, I think that was two years ago. Can the museum do something held at the Green Valley Country was 177 pounds, while the av- nouncement of winners will take 0917-5277141 ent Lopez Group companies station still rely on Nielsen for the ratings reports?—D.A. similar with Gilda Cordero-Fernando? I think she’s an awesome writer Club every Friday until Nov. 28, erage waistline was 38.5 inches. place at the Rockwell Tent on 2008 Phil. Intl. Duathlon gathered to compete and Response from Vivian Tin, who heads ABS-CBN’s research and busi- and artist.—Zandy 2008. There will be no games on The 30th day on Sept. 15 saw Nov. 15. Prizes at stake include Open have fun during the open- ness analysis group: “We continue to be national leaders, and no other net- From Lopez Museum: “Gilda Cordero-Fernando regrets that she would some remarkable changes, with out-of-town vacation packages 10K-40K-5K pakwela ing ceremonies of the First Oct. 29, Oct. 31, Nov. 14, Nov. work can lay claim to this national leadership position without lying. We do be unable to do a talk for the museum. She has in fact declined other offers, Lifelong Wellness Bowling 19 and Nov. 21. (Marou Sevilla) contestants shaving an average for the top three teams. Oct. 19, 2008, 6:30 a.m. @ Clark Freeport Zone not recognize any ratings service at the moment. We are likely to subscribe including one from the Ateneo de Manila, due to poor health.” Tournament held at the to the ratings service of another provider, TNS Philippines. We are currently Green Valley Country Club Registration fee: P500 (Super- Trikids); P1,000 (junior sprint reading their Mega Manila ratings pending the start of their national service If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions about any- in Pasig City on Aug. 29. in 2009.” The 14 participating distance); P1,300 (standard thing and everything about the Lopez Group, please send them to Dear Rosie The game: Lopez vs Garcia distance) ooOoo through email DearRosie@benpres-hold- bowling teams come from By Raul Sol Cruz small advantages, accumulate goal in that series of exchanges: Contact Triathlon Asso- What’s in store for the Lopez Group on the power and broadcast- ings.com or send text to bayanWIRELESS ABS-CBN, Energy Devel- ing fronts now that the tollway business has been sold? What kind of opment Corp. (EDC), First Rafael M. Alunan III and Jay Lopez prepare to them, and only after having at- to win a pawn. ciation of the Philippines @ landline number 02-3820139 (for Globe, THE following was written as tained these ends search for the 27 … Kd7 28 Nd5 Kc6 29 c4 710-8259 changes can we expect to see in terms of focus, new investments and add 2963 + 02 +3820139). Electro Dynamics Corp. do the ceremonial toss. the like?—Mona (Fedcor), First Gen, First a reaction to the recent attacks combination.” Nf6 ‘The Start of a New Life’ Philippine Holdings Corp. As of this writing, Philec, EDC, against Meralco. Lopez vs Gar- 11 Qd3 Re8 12 Rfe1 h6 13 Bh4 3K-5K-10K (FPHC), First Philippine Industrial FPIC, MNTC, Meralco, ABS-CBN cia, the author explains, is a c5 14 Nf5 Bxf5 15 exf5 Qd7 16 Oct. 26 @ The Fort, Taguig Corp. (FPIC), FPMTC, Lopez Inc./ and First Gen are in the winners’ col- classic win by world champion h3 a5 17 Re2 Nh7 Registration fee: P150 (3K) Benpres, Meralco, Manila North umn with eight points each. Notch- Jose Raul Capablanca against Best Lessons of a Chess and P250 (5K, 10K) Tollways Corp. (MNTC), Philippine ing the best scores on Day 4 in the Conde Garcia using the Ruy Coach: “Decentralizing a knight Contact Felsie Briones @ Electric Corp. (Philec), Rockwell and individual men’s and women’s cat- Lopez Opening. can hurt you if your opponent 896-1954, 0917-6097307 Tollways Management Corp. (TMC). egories were TMC’s Boy Cables and 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 can counterattack immediately that celebrate the Filipino heritage Wellness Team head Rafael M. Ellen Ramos (high average); Kurt In this match, Capablanca in the center.” endgame, the winning strategy By Norman Sison Alunan III welcomed everyone to the Mendoza, MNTC and TMC’s E. Ra- essayed the “Lopez,” which was is to create a passed pawn, and mos and Amielyn Sisperez (high se- popularized by the Spanish priest push that pawn to the far side Note cards, Juan Luna flower paintings. event, while FPHC vice president Jay IT’S October and Christmas is in the air—at Another is an elegant folio of Philippine ries); and James Mendoza, FPIC and Ruy Lopez de Segura in the 15th of the board to promote it to a P250/set Lopez delivered an inspirational mes- least in the Philippines. In case you want to flora and fauna. This one consists of high TMC’s Ramos and Sisperez and Esla century. Like Meralco, this clas- Queen.” Gifts sage. A ceremonial roll followed, with shop early and beat the gift-buying rush, you quality print reproductions of plates from the Bersamin, Meralco (high game). sical deployment has withstood 30 Nxf6 gxf6 39 … axb4 40 a5 Kc7 41 g5 fxg5 the two executives aiming for a strike. might want to check out some nifty items for Flora de Filipinas, Segun el Sistema Sexual the challenges of many varia- My system: “But a really 42 fxg5 hxg5 43 hxg5 b3 44 Kd3 sale at the Lopez Museum. de Linneo, published by Fr. Manuel Blanco in tions thrown against it. complete restraint, which ex- Kd7 45 g6 fxg6 46 fxg6 [1-0]. The museum has several all-occasion 1837. 3 … a6 4 Ba4 Nf6 5 O-O tends over large tracts of the The lowly pawn, not a queen Meralco Chess Club goes to Transco items that make ideal gifts for your loved Now, if you want to see the real thing, THE Meralco Chess Winning Chess Openings: board and makes it difficult for nor a rook, will win the game, ones, especially for the history buffs and take a tour of the Lopez Museum. Sorry, it’s Club was invited “The purpose of the opening is the enemy to breathe, is only slowly but surely, for Capa- culture lovers. Proceeds will go to the benefit not for sale. to play a goodwill to get a safe king and an equal possible when the opponent la- blanca who used the Lopez to of the museum. Not only do you make your match against the middle game.” bors under the disadvantage of a derail the ambitions of Garcia love felt during the holidays, you also get to team of industry 5 … d6 6 Bxc6+ bxc6 18 Bxe7 Rxe7 19 Rxe7 Qxe7 doubled pawn.” in this battle over the board of do some good! partner National Fine Art of Chess Annotation: 20 Nd5 31 a4 64 squares. Capablanca became One museum item is a lovely 12-piece set Transmission Corp. “There are many cases where Learn from Garry Kasp- Mastering the Chess Open- a world champion and the Ruy of note cards featuring paintings of flowers (Transco) in the it pays to exchange bishop for arov’s Greatest Games: “Knights ings: “Gaining space is often the Lopez became one of the most of the Philippines’ first national artist, Juan latter’s Quezon knight voluntarily, to give the operate best near the center of the best policy when there are no popular opening systems. Luna. Another is a 12-piece set of cards fea- City headquarters enemy doubled pawns.” board; the squares on the 5th rank direct targets.” The Art of Chess: “It is no turing Filipino dress and fashion during the recently. Represent- 7 d4 exd4 8 Nxd4 Bd7 9 Nc3 of the e and d files.” 31 … d5 32 b3 d4 33 f4 Kd6 34 exaggeration to affirm that mas- Spanish colonial era. ing the Meralco team were Albert Casiano, Romy Aguilar, Darryl Mata, Be7 10 Bg5 O-O 20 … Qd7 21 Re1 Re8 22 Rxe8+ g4 Ke7 35 Kf2 Kd6 36 Kf3 Ke7 tery of the Lopez is a requisite If you want to splurge, Lopez Museum has Ronnie Dellota, Edson Gonzales, Joseph Ganapin, Jojo Orjaleza, Jun Steinitz Theory: “In the be- Qxe8 23 Qe3 Qd7 24 Qe7 Qxe7 37 Ke4 Kd6 38 h4 Kd7 for anyone aspiring to become a a folio of rare maps of the Philippines drawn Saul, Pau Bersamina and Junior Sol Cruz. The group hopes to stage a ginning of the game, ignore the 25 Nxe7+ Kf8 26 Nd5 Ke8 27 39 b4!!! strong chess player.” during the Spanish era. It offers a glimpse of similar event with a Lopez Group company in the future. (Raul Sol Cruz) search for combinations, abstain Nxc7+ The Complete Idiot’s This game may also be viewed how early explorers and navigators viewed from violent moves, aim for This was Capablanca’s modest Guide to Chess: “In almost any at meralcochess.blogspot.com. Note cards, Philippine costumes. P275/set Folio, Philippine flora and fauna. the Philippines when galleons ruled the high P3,150; Folio, Philippine maps. seas. Don’t keep the good news to yourself. Pass on your copy of LopezLink! For your comments and suggestions, please text 02-382-0139 (bayanWIRELESS Landline). P3,150 12 Lopezlink October 2008
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Brother Teen Edition Plus” opens his family’s By Sheila Quieta Take a break with ‘Chalk’! new house to SSM. Plus, SSM offers a 15-page Plan your next barkada trip with Chalk’s guide spread on what’s going to hit the small screen in Women power in ‘Metro’ of gorgeous budget vacation destinations. Check the coming weeks, while from Francis Magalo- Angel Locsin has emerged from the trials out the newest way to wear black and ways to na’s daughter Maxene comes an inside look at and tribulations of the past year a stron- mix schoolgirl pieces into your wardrobe. Are the master rapper’s battle with cancer. ger—yet no less feminine—woman, making Jericho Rosales and Carmen Soo of “Kahit Isang her the best choice for this month’s cover Saglit” really an item? They spill all in Chalk’s girl. Our other power women picks include cover story interview. Plus, hot new hairstyles to Regine’s baptism of fire ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, try, how to deal if you’re being bullied online, GMA-7’s Wilma Galvante, broadcast jour- the scoop on hotties James Younghusband, Aki- in ‘MAXIM’ nalist Maria Ressa and designer/entrepre- hiro Sato, Hideo Nagae and more! Putting the modeling lessons from her partici- neur Amina Aranaz-Alunan. “Vanity Fare” pation in the “Be Bench Model Search” reality serve up pointers on what make an ageless TV show to the test, Regine Angeles makes her beauty regardless of age, while “Go Figure” The young, the men’s magazine debut this month in MAXIM offers advice on which fashion trends fit PHILIPPINES. Regine’s shoot is sure to surprise your body type. Should you choose between beautiful in ‘SSM’ and shock her fans, as well as win her new ones. your career and your partner? How does one StarStudio Magazine’s “Sexy Dozen” list fea- Also in the latest issue are jewelry designer Ciara manager to live with cancer—and do it with tures exclusive photographs by Doc Marlon Marasigan, half-Pinay, half-Puerto Rican Justene Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- grace? Enjoy these and other useful, infor- Pecjo. No. 1 on the list is actor Gerald Anderson, Jaro, Fil-Am Diane Evangelista and Aze Sasaki. stores and magazine stands nationwide. Exclusive to Lopez Group mative features in the October Metro! star of “My Only Hope.” Find out who also Our fifth must-see pictorial features Dita Von employees within Metro Manila, use your office address and get made it to the list! Robi Domingo of “Pinoy Big Teese. She’s naughty but nice…very nice! a full year subscription discount up to 50% off cover price. For inquiries, call ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. at 455-9434. ROCKWELL POWER PLANT FINDS and Celebrationsin Manila’s fashionable fairs galore mall! By Lisa Gomez lovers will surely be delighted Baker’s Dozen continues to personal and home accessories with animal shows by My Zoo entice from Manila’s most promising and talks by guests from WWF. Baker’s Dozen cake and pastry fair and creative designers and entre- Other activities include balloon showcases 17 tables of the sculpting, glitter tattooing and most delectable baked goods face painting! Come as your fa- in Manila. The Concourse vorite jungle animal and join in level (near True Value) of the fun! the mall is transformed into an avenue of home-baked desserts and pastries, where shoppers will be enticed by mouth-watering pieces from Pink Kitchen II: Good Friday to Sunday. Dessert food for a good cause aficionados be attracted by Halloween fun in the ent kind of Halloween. On On Oct. 18 and 19, ICan- the fair’s mix of recipes and jungle Oct. 26, kids will be treated Serve’s Pink Kitchen II concoctions. All participants Once again, Power Plant to a Halloween Jungle Jam at brings together over 50 chefs will be selling Christmas Mall comes up with a differ- the Rockwell Tent! Animal- who are celebrated for their packages by November. culinary expertise but most of whom do not have com- Christmas shopping Editorial Advisory Board Boo Chanco / Danny Gozo mercial establishments open starts at the Urban Executive Editor Rosan Cruz Shu Uemura’s first Philippine to the general public. There will also Bazaar Contributing Editors boutique is here! be a selection of cakes, pastries, Gearing up for the Christmas preneurs. Check out the bazaar on Carla Paras-Sison (Benpres) Marlene Ochoa (MNTC) Shu Uemura has always been at baked goods and confectionery; holidays will be a breeze as racks Oct. 24-25, Nov. 28-30 and Dec. Maite Bueno (Meralco) John Rojo (Bayan) the forefront of makeup artistry wines from leading wine merchants; will be filled with the season’s 12-14. For more info, contact Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Juno Chuidian (SkyCable) and skin care innovation. It is and educational talks and demos. must-have clothing, shoes, bags, 898-1702. Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Sheila Quieta (ABS-CBN Publishing) one of the highest-selling luxury Tickets for Pink Kitchen II Nicole Carlos (FPHC) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) cosmetic brands in the Philip- are P200 for adults and P100 for Rafael Alunan III (Wellness) Vanessa Suquila (LGFI) pines. On Oct. 20, the very first children. For inquiries, call the Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) Shu Uemura boutique in the Phil- ICanServe hotline at 687-3942, Bike rack @ North Court Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing ippines will open at the second text Via Reyes at 0929-8482918 There’s now a bike rack within level of Power Plant Mall. Here, or visit icanserve.net. the Power Plant Mall area! Lo- cated at the North Court entrance LopezLink is published by Benpres PR Group clients can have their private All ticket sales for Pink Kitch- makeup sessions: if you want en II will benefit ICanServe’s flag- in front of Marks & Spencer, the 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City stand allows bike and scooter Telefax: 633-3520 to look mysterious, playful or ship project, “Ating Dibdibin,” the users a safe and convenient area For feedback, please email unique, Shu Uemura is the place Philippines’ first community-based [email protected] to go! Have your makeup done breast cancer screening program to secure their rides—a welcome development for those who pre- Available online at www.benpres.holdings.com in Shu Uemura and expect only under the guidance of the Ameri- the best! can Cancer Society. fer to go around “alfresco.”