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 Lopezlink November 2020 BIZ NEWS BIZ NEWS Lopezlink November 2020  Virtual corporate governance training First Gen gets DOE award to Rockwell enters partnership By Carla Paras-Sison FGEN LNG preferred tenderers THE annual corporate gover- develop pump storage project with TGN Realty to develop nance training of directors and By Joel Gaborni for binding invitation to officers of publicly listed com- panies (PLCs) associated with FIRST Gen Corporation has always available when it’s security and stability. the Lopez Group went virtual been awarded a hydro service needed,” said , The hydro service contract mixed-use community on Oct. 23 as conducted by the contract by the Department of First Gen vice president. “But gives First Gen, through First tender for charter of FSRU Institute of Corporate Direc- Energy to develop a 120-mega- with a pump storage facility Gen Hydro, five years to con- venture with the family be- one bedroom to three bedrooms tors (ICD). watt (MW) pumped-storage like the one we want to build in duct predevelopment stage FGEN LNG Corporation has Ltd. and Höegh LNG Asia construction, ownership and hind the successful Nepo Cen- sized 44 sq. m. to 142 sq. m. The The continuing education hydroelectric facility in Aya, Pantabangan, we will be able to activities—from a preliminary expanded the list of preferred Pte. Ltd. after the satisfactory operation of FSRUs and other ter,” Rockwell Land president residential towers are expected of professional directors and Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. store some of the energy gen- assessment and feasibility study tenderers to four in respect of completion of a nonbinding LNGCs. Nestor J. Padilla said. to bring a revenue of P6.7 bil- officers of listed companies is First Gen, through First erated by the dam and deploy it up to financial closing and dec- its binding invitation to ten- prequalification process and Dynagas Ltd., meanwhile, is Bringing the Rockwell sig- lion. required by the Securities and Gen Hydro Power Corporation, when it’s needed.” laration of commerciality. der issued on Oct. 20, 2020 for following FGEN LNG’s re- an LNG maritime transporta- nature touch north of Metro The Nepomuceno Group Exchange Commission. In at- owns and operates the existing A pumped-storage facility First Gen through First the charter of a floating storage ceipt of a permit to construct, tion company headquartered Manila, the project will have of Companies has forays into tendance were delegates from 132-MW Pantabangan-Masi- stores and generates electricity Gen Hydro earlier signed a regasification unit (FSRU) in expand, rehabilitate and modify in Athens, Greece. The com- three residential towers. It will education, utility services and ABS-CBN Corporation, ABS- Sherisa Nuesa Gina dela Vega-Cruz way hydroelectric power plant by moving a volume of water memorandum of understand- respect of its interim offshore or PCERM from the Depart- pany was established in 2004 be complemented by a retail real estate. Its 15-hectare flag- CBN Holdings Corporation, project in Pantabangan. Once between two reservoirs situated ing with the National Irriga- LNG terminal (project) that ment of Energy. to manage LNG carriers and component which is poised ship project, the Nepo Center First Gen Corporation, First in 2021 are “business strat- or lingering negativity,” she completed, the new Aya project at different elevations (upper tion Administration related to will be built at the First Gen The project will allow FGEN other LNG infrastructure as- to be the in in Angeles City’s central busi- Philippine Holdings Corpora- egy and operations” (63%) said. will allow First Gen to store and lower reservoirs). Aside the development of the same Clean Energy Complex in LNG to accelerate its ability to sets and took delivery of its first Angeles, the first Rockwell mall ness district, features retail tion, Lopez Holdings Corpora- and the “effect of economic She recommended that water pumped into a reservoir from energy, pumped-storage Aya hydro project. First Gen is . introduce LNG to the Philip- vessel in 2007. outside . Simi- establishments Nepo Mall, tion, Rockwell Land Corpora- recession” (54%). Forty-eight crisis communication must for use at a later time. facilities can be flexibly oper- also pursuing other hydroelec- The four preferred tenderers pines as early as Q3 2022 to GasLog LNG Services Ltd. ROCKWELL Land Corpo- larly designed to the Rockwell Nepo Mart and NewPoint tion and Energy Development percent of attendees said that be organized and given at “While renewable energy ated to provide ancillary ser- tric projects in Bukidnon and are BW Gas Limited, Dynagas serve the natural gas require- is a wholly owned subsidiary of ration signed a partnership Center in , the residen- Mall as well as PEZA-regis- Corporation. Also attending as the top gap in the current risk regular intervals. As a way is clean and sustainable, it isn’t vices to electricity grids for grid Agusan del Norte. Ltd., GasLog LNG Services ments of existing and future GasLog, which is among the with TGN Realty, a part of the tial towers and the mall will be tered office towers eNtec1 and observers were officers of Lopez management process of their toward “crisis immunization,” gas-fired power plants of third largest independent LNG mid- Nepomuceno Group of Com- connected via an underground eNtec2. Inc. and some of its subsidiar- company was in “making the she encouraged crisis literacy Fiber Direct plans at 50% off parties and FGEN LNG affili- stream companies in the world, panies, to develop a 3.6-hectare passageway for the community’s Future development in the ies. risk management process training for everyone in the ates. with experience dealing with mixed-use community in An- convenience. area can boast of improved Sherisa Nuesa, ICD vice value-adding to business” and organization to recognize a An FSRU is a liquefied nat- cargo types as diverse as LNG, geles, Pampanga. The new Rockwell residen- accessibility with the comple- chair and fellow, discussed 72% said leadership at various crisis when it occurs, and to SKYBIZ launches campaign ural gas carrier (LNGC) that oil, dry-bulk and chemicals. The Philippine Competition tial community is targeted to tion of infrastructure, includ- “Reshaping Risk Governance levels was a possible risk to have a ready response. is capable of storing LNG and Höegh LNG Asia Pte. Ltd. Commission approved the joint launch in the second half of ing the expansion of the Clark in a World of Unknowns.” She their organization. “Educate your employees. which has an onboard regasifi- is a wholly owned subsidiary of venture on Oct. 20, 2020. 2021 and will feature a central International Airport and the shared the results of a survey Nuesa said these results Encourage Black Box Think- to help jumpstart businesses cation plant capable of return- Höegh LNG Limited, which “We are excited to build a clubhouse amenity. Each tower North-South Commuter Rail- of 150 global board mem- were not much different from ing. Tell them to speak up ing LNG into a gaseous state is itself a wholly owned sub- new Rockwell community in bers published in the World and then supplying it directly sidiary of Höegh LNG Hold- will be 10 stories to 15 stories way that will connect Manila the results of a similar poll con- when they see something to select SKYBIZ Fiber Direct band experience for subscribers, In September, SKYBIZ Economic Forum. It showed into the gas network. ings. Höegh LNG Holdings Pampanga through our joint high with units ranging from to Clark. ducted among a broader audi- that’s not right. Tell them who plans. These plans are designed and offer up to 1Gbps speeds reached out to business own- that 90% of respondents will BW Gas Limited is a wholly specializes in the global market ence outside the Lopez Group. they can report to. Define your BUSINESSES affected by the for video conferencing, remote for faster uploading and down- ers coping with the lockdown reassess the priority placed on owned subsidiary of the BW of transportation and floating She encouraged companies to policies and procedures for pandemic can get back on track server management, access to loading of files, high-definition when it introduced its Home- “risks, internal controls and Group and is involved in the regasification services of LNG, Esguerra is McLuhan fellow; Davila form cross-functional teams this.” as SKYBIZ launches its “Jump- cloud-based platforms and social streaming of content and clearer Biz plans, which aimed to help contingency plans,” 67% be- global market of transporta- including the construction, to identify, assess and mitigate “Black Box Thinking” is a start” campaign, which offers media networking sites. Fiber quality of video conferencing. small business ventures shift to lieve “COVID- 19 will change tion and floating regasification ownership and operation of risks holistically. book by British journalist Mat- fiber connection plans to busi- Direct is available in key cities of “Aside from helping business digital with their work-from- and Endrinal named Glory awardees the way they operate” and services of LNG, including FSRUs and LNGCs. “Use enterprise-wide risk thew Syed. It is about creating ness owners at discounted rates Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, owners achieve maximum work home setups through fast and By Kane Choa 60% think the pandemic will management as a strategic tool, systems and cultures that en- until Feb. 28, 2021. Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo and Davao. productivity and efficiency, SKY- reliable internet connection. change board roles and re- especially in a crisis, to an- able organizations to learn from Businesses can save 50% on According to SKYBIZ head BIZ also provides 24/7 technical For inquiries, email jump- sponsibilities, with the board ABS-CBN News broadcast generation of media profes- ticipate stresses, dissect choices errors rather than being threat- their connectivity costs for three Roderick Liwanag, these plans support to address the consum- [email protected] or visit members becoming more journalist and anchor Chris- sionals.” and influences, enhance focus ened by them. It is about “the months when they subscribe have a dedicated true fiber broad- ers’ concerns,” Liwanag said. skybiz.com.ph. tian Esguerra was named this Esguerra anchors “Matters involved in strategic oversight and awareness, and as a rallying willingness and tenacity to in- year’s Marshall McLuhan fel- of Fact” that airs daily on the and issues. point for your people,” Nuesa vestigate the lessons that often low, while Karen Davila and ABS-CBN News Channel Another survey she shared said. exist when we fail, but which we SKY Fiber AlterNet: ‘Segurista’mom’s school-at-home ally Deo Endrinal are among the (ANC). He has a podcast on was done by PwC and the Crisis management rarely exploit.” honorees in the 2020 Glory Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Management Association Gina dela Vega-Cruz, crisis Dela Vega-Cruz also said AS schools are now compelled P199 a month and comes with Awards. YouTube called “Facts First.” of the from July communication and leadership media literacy is needed as part to provide education via the a base speed of 1.5Mbps and a Esguerra was honored by Meanwhile, Davila and 2020 to September 2020. Of coach and a graduate member of the strategy to address the internet, hands-on mothers can high-speed modem. the Canadian Embassy in the Endrinal were recognized 161 CEOs, 80% will increase of ICD, differentiated crisis current demands of electronic rely on a backup home broad- For heavier tasks such as Philippines and the Center with four other distinguished investments in technology and management from crisis com- media. band connection to ensure their downloading course materi- for Media Freedom and Re- alumni of the University of the digital transformation,” 50% munication. “In olden days, the media children’s continuous access als, answering a timed quiz sponsibility after the Jaime V. Philippines College of Mass see significant changes in busi- “Crisis management is the cycle was 24 hours. We had a to online learning resources at and streaming high-definition Ongpin Journalism Seminar Communication (UP CMC) ness operations, and the top corrective procedure to mitigate day to prepare our statement home. videos, subscribers can opt to conducted online, where he for putting out work that goes CEO priorities are products or lessen the damage caused by for the next news broadcast. When they subscribe to SKY increase their speed by topping served as a panelist alongside beyond “the usual” consistent and services, strategic partner- the crisis. Crisis communication Today, we have a minute-by- Fiber AlterNet, they will avoid up with 25Mbps, 50Mbps or fellow ABS-CBN journal- track record of excellence. ships and collaborations, and is how you protect and defend minute news cycle. There is being stressed out whenever 100Mbps. They can choose ists Mike Navallo and Chiara Davila, the awardee for the talent/workforce. your organization’s reputation breaking news every minute their primary internet provider between a five-day speed top- Zambrano. He is set to visit broadcast journalism category, A live poll during the against a public challenge. It en- and anybody with a phone is a experiences abrupt glitches nor up for as low as P249 or a 15- universities in Canada and the currently anchors “Headstart” webinar showed that the compasses all the organization’s citizen journalist who can put do they have to spend hours With SKY Fiber AlterNet, online learning and other tasks are less stressful for day speed top-up for as low as Philippines to lecture on top- on ANC. top two concerns company responses with the mindset to you or your company on social waiting for technical assistance. the Dacanays P699. ics about journalism. Endrinal is the awardee in boards would likely focus on avoid criticism and additional media.” This means their children can With the peace of mind that Ambassador Peter Ma- the television arts category. Christian Esguerra go on with their Zoom classes she’s taking a tough course. As a This is why I decided to sub- SKY Fiber AlterNet brings, it cArthur awarded the McLu- The head of the ABS-CBN as they stream via the plan’s parent, I’d do everything to sup- scribe to SKY Fiber AlterNet, to is a must-have in a productive han fellowship to Esguerra, content production unit unlimited internet connection. port her education, most espe- make her home study less stress- school at home setup. Avail commending him for his is Dr. Gloria Feliciano. The other FPH announces cash dividends Vlogger Haidee Dacanay cially during these tough times ful. Now that we have a backup of the SKY Fiber AlterNet “consistency in providing the behind many of the network’s winners this year are Dr. Rey can attest to the benefits of hav- where she has no choice but to connection, we can go on with plan by visiting mysky.com. public outstanding coverage hit programs on television de la Cruz (special education), THE board of directors of Series C Preferred share- able on or before Dec. 2, ing a SKY Fiber AlterNet plan continue her studies at home. our daily online tasks without ph/alternetplan. It is available of the most pressing stories and digital, including “FPJ’s Dr. Monina Movido-Escalada First Philippine Holdings holders. 2020, while common share- at home. There are challenges with this worrying,” said Dacanay. in Metro Manila, Rizal, Cavite, of the day, knowledge of a .” (development communica- Corporation at its meeting Series C Preferred share- holders of record as of Nov. “My daughter, Hazel, is a col- setup, most especially when it This postpaid backup broad- Laguna, Bulacan, Cebu and wide range of issues, deftness The Glory Awards is or- tion), Lutgardo Labad (arts on Nov. 5, 2020 approved holders of record as of Nov. 20, 2020 will receive P1 per lege student at UP Diliman and comes to internet connection… band plan is available for only Davao. in adapting to the changing ganized by the UP CMC and culture advocacy) and the declaration of cash 20, 2020 will receive P13.75 share cash dividend payable platforms of the industry, Alumni Association in honor Criselda Yabes (literary jour- dividends for common and per share cash dividend pay- on or before Dec. 15, 2020. and a desire to mold the next of the institution’s first dean, nalism). Follow us @lopezlinkph on and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline   Lopezlink November 2020 Lopezlink November 2020 only on screens? How can we Association (now Philippine devices and connectivity in the brought to the fore by the make learning possible? The real Cable and Telecommunications hands of students and teachers pandemic. Sadly, the ones on challenge for the team is to focus Association). The relationship, than before the pandemic. the losing end of the divide are on understanding the context of which dates back to 2003, was Move to 21st century KCFI’s target beneficiaries— How to donate learners and distance learning rebuilt during the pandemic “The pandemic is accelerat- the disadvantaged learners en- and to aid teachers in creating and boosted the Knowledge ing the move of the education rolled in the public educational positive learning experiences Channel’s presence in PCTA system to the 21st century with system. Hopefully, the path to even without the regular class- members’ franchise areas. new technologies and with new fully digitize the Philippine room environment, encouraging “Our newly renewed and ways of teaching that should economy will finally be properly support from parents in assisted deep relationship with the be more authentic—something planned and, more importantly, instruction. Fortunately, with PCTA headed by its president, that should have happened implemented following a strict every rollout we also get to im- Joel Dabao, was jumpstarted by earlier but did not. We all need timeline devoid of corruption. prove our modules and make it Inc. in July. to ensure that we do not go This to me is the only way to as tailor-fit as possible for both It was sealed permanently on back to the old system once the move forward,” Nuval says. teachers and learners.” Oct. 15 with the signing of a pandemic is over and that we ‘2020 taught us how to cope’ Aside from COVID-19, the virtual memorandum of under- build back our learning system As the world prepares to loss of ABS-CBN—a staunch standing,” Nuval notes. better,” Lopez Bautista stresses. bid a cataclysmic year goodbye, backer of the foundation’s work In the ensuing months, KCFI Project implementation Lopez Bautista bares plans for through the decades—was an- and the PCTA, along with cable and evaluation officer Ivy Liezl 2021 and beyond and ruminates other blow, drastically shrinking operators and DepEd officials Vinluan agrees: “Napilitan ang on the hard lessons of 2020. as a result of the new arrange- energy,” Yruma, who serves as composed of an Android TV as possible,” the foundation LEEP despite the prohibitions, KNOWLEDGE... the Knowledge Channel’s reach from four regions, sought to fos- DepEd na yakapin ang mak- “The Knowledge Channel ment, they had to cancel their KCFI’’s school and community and KCh app to enable offline encourages teachers to copy we thought it was the proper from page 1 from a high of 7 million homes ter active collaboration among abagong pamamaraan ng pagtu- will continue to produce and scheduled turnovers, trainings engagement coordinator, says. access to more than a thousand the video lessons on to storage time to rework our content and to only 2 million homes today. the stakeholders by conducting turo—nang biglaan. Hindi nag- acquire videos towards provid- IN the last few months, Knowl- and events. According to director for programs. devices to enable their learners delivery while still keeping the “The ABS-CBN shutdown virtual road shows called “Edu- ing madali ang naging paglukso ing relevant learning materials edge Channel Foundation “It’s unfortunate because we operations Edric Calma, KCFI With these access points to watch them from home with fundamental principles of LEEP was heartbreaking for all of cating Through Cable in the mula sa tradisyunal na pamama- from prekindergarten to Grade Inc. (KCFI) has had to make a knew how excited the schools president and executive director now temporarily unavailable due their own gadgets, adds Doris and, of course, taking into con- us at the Knowledge Channel Time of COVID.” raan tungo sa tinatawag na ‘new 12. We will continue to widen couple of crucial pivots—and were to receive a Gift of Rina Lopez Bautista extended to the suspension of face-to-face Nuval, KCFI’s access and school sideration the current context,” Foundation. After the shut- Lopez Bautista reflects: “The normal.’ Nakikipagtulungan ang the reach of our video lessons make them fast. One instance Knowledge package and to be the initial two-week work from classes, KCFI pulled off another community engagement head. shares Calma. “This means the down, the Knowledge Channel pandemic has destroyed lives, iba’t-ibang pribadong samahan on various TV, online and of- was when it rolled out its work trained,” says Gonzales. “Hav- home arrangement to one month pivot by presenting the KCPML Another major KCFI specific objectives and corre- was left with only the cable TV wrought havoc to the healthcare sa ating pamahalaan, katulad na fline platforms, ensuring that from home scheme right before ing turnover events and train- before continuing it indefinitely hard drives—which contain pivot was the transformation sponding activities would have platform, aside from . The system, livelihood, the economy lamang ng Knowledge Channel children learn deeply from them the country went on lockdown. ings held on-ground is so much until such time it becomes safe for video lessons on elementary and of its flagship Learning Effec- to be modified. Challenges? shutdown also seemed to erect and even education. It brought Foundation Inc. na palagiang wherever they may be. We will OVER 6 million families Livestreaming of educa- “When the COVID-19 pan- different and better because people to return to their offices. high school subjects that teach- tively through Enhanced and Shifting mindsets of both our • a political wall that was not so much hardship to our people. nakasuporta sa DepEd at naka- continue to support the teachers are facing various challenges tional content and we- demic broke out in March, we we get to personally meet the KCPML hard drives ers can include in their weekly Evidence-based Pedagogies trainers and trainees: conscious very friendly. But all that only But what it is forcing us to do is handang maghandog ng tapat na with much needed relevant pro- in distance learning during binars via Facebook and were forced to create major over- people we serve and cater to.” Before the pandemic, the lesson plans—to elementary (LEEP) program to deal with effort to convey that the teach- galvanized our will to continue to work together and forge even serbisyo para sa mga mag-aaral na fessional development programs. the COVID-19 pandemic. YouTube hauls to our usual routines and Mary Sharina Rose Yruma Knowledge Channel was in about and secondary schools. the limitations imposed by the ing environment will have no to serve the Filipino and imple- closer partnerships and collabo- Pilipino. Kung wala pa ring sigu- The Knowledge Channel will These include lack of gadgets Production of animated the company’s operations,” shares initially saw the quarantine as an 8,000 public schools all over the “The KCPML is our way pandemic. Now called Knowl- face-to-face classroom sessions • ment various steps to encour- ration among stakeholders. Never radong bakuna laban sa COVID- continue to partner with various for digital learning, poor content for kids age 5 to technical and research assistant opportunity to work from home country, thanks to sponsors who of providing our video learning edge Channel: Teaching in the anymore and learning will hap- age our children to continue to has it been more apparent that ‘it 19 sa loob ng kalahating taon o stakeholders, be they individuals or no internet connectivity 9 based on the Depart- Marianne Laron. “In terms of for “one or two weeks, tops.” teamed up with KCFI. Through materials to teachers that cannot New Normal or KCTINN, the pen at home with self-learning learn despite the dire situation,” takes a village to raise a child.’ It higit pa, magpapatuloy lamang or organizations, from the pub- and insufficient load, among ment of Education cur- our programs, we also had to “Although the physical these partnerships, schools were access our materials on-air or on- intensive three-day training modules (SLMs).” Lopez Bautista notes. is the knowledge that we cannot ang mga Pilipino sa kanilang la- lic sector or the private sector, to many others. The struggle is riculum gradually shift most if not all of exhaustion I usually get from equipped with combinations of line. Various Department of Edu- that used to be carried out in First LEEP “This is truly a sad situation and will not live and thrive unless ban—pilit na itatawid ang araw- do all these. We hope you will be real as children, their par- Distribution of Knowl- it online and work thrice as much traveling has been greatly di- SKYdirect or ABS-CBN TV- cation (DepEd) regions, divisions various parts of the Philippines “It was like going back to the • considering that with the pan- we all come together and work araw na pagsungkit ng kaalaman, one of our partners. ents and teachers try to get edge Channel Portable to widen our reach and intensify minished, there is a whole new plus for on-air broadcast and and public and private schools fully migrated online in July. very first LEEP I had in 2015,” demic, students must learn while as one. The partnerships we have kahit masalimuot pa ang daan.” “On a personal note to each through the new school year Media Libraries for teach- our digital presence. The keys are challenge in finding my extrovert Knowledge Channel Portable are availing of the KCPML,” “LEEP should be responsive admits marketing and events at home where the Knowledge developed and rekindled during And when the world finally of you within the Lopez Group with whatever little resources ers (plug-and-play exter- flexibility and adaptability.” self in a space of near isolation. I Media Libraries (KCPMLs) or explains Lopez Bautista. and adjust to the times. When coordinator Niña de Sagun. Channel’s video lessons watched this time, like that of the PCTA, has COVID-19 under control, family, I would just like to say they have. nal hard drives with over Marketing and events assis- sometimes feel like this requires Knowledge TV, an educational Even as it tries to provide the DepEd schools division of- “How can we make each day from their TVs would have been are partnerships forged in steel the team hopes this new nor- that 2020 has taught us many With your generous do- 1,000 video lessons) tant Azrael Gonzales adds that of me the same if not more video content delivery system schools “with as many PMLs fice in South Cotabato asked for engaging even we are joined the perfect solution. Combined and will stand the test of time.” mal will have room for some things. It taught us to be fearful, nation, Knowledge Chan- In the words of KCFI with the DepEd- prescribed In the immediate future—or long-overdue adjustments. to be anxious, to be sad and to nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) president and executive printed SLMs, our curriculum- at least until a COVID-19 “Overhaul the way the teach- be angry. But 2020 also taught will be able to continue its director Rina Lopez Bau- based video lessons are the ideal vaccine becomes widely avail- ers teach! Everything is so differ- us how to cope with all these. It mission to help make dis- tista, “all that we need now KCFI returns to tandem to make for genuine and able—students have no choice ent and it is upon the teachers and taught us to cherish, to love, to tance learning more acces- are people who believe that deep learning,” Nuval says. but to cope with the realities of the education system to recognize pray, to be grateful and to find sible, feasible and affordable what we can accomplish Active collaboration the pandemic and its effect upon that teaching and learning cannot the peace that will help us sur- to Kapamilya learners. Your together can and will make To help fill the void cre- the learning system. On the happen the way it used to. Con- vive and thrive in this new world. financial contributions will a difference.” No offering ‘It’s Showtime’ ated by ABS-CBN’s absence, other hand, the health crisis did cepts must be lumped together for As we enter 2021 and beyond, go to the following services is too small for our fellow KCFI has bolstered ties with bring about a not unwelcome sea a more relevant and holistic view there is much work to be done KCFI continues to provide Kapamilya. Let’s help them KNOWLEDGE Channel to ABS-CBN prior to its longstanding partners, notably change—the rush to transition of the topics, and this was how we to rebuild lives and institutions. despite the pandemic: adapt better to distance Foundation Inc. (KCFI) once shutdown. Philippine Cable and Television to online learning placed more did our videos. Dun muna tayo sa While we can, let us all work • 24/7 broadcast of the learning. again partnered with “It’s The Knowledge Channel, past videos natin na pinakikita sa hard to strengthen ourselves Knowledge Channel ac- Donate to Knowledge Showtime” as it celebrated 21 through its generous donors, isang ang buong theme or physically, mentally, emotionally, cessible to over 2 million Channel Foundation Inc., years of being in the service of sponsored 11 Portable Media unit,” Calma advises. spiritually so that we will be in households via cable and BPI Account No.: 0201- Filipino children. Libraries or PMLs (external “The digital divide between an even better position to be in satellite 0409-14. Following the ABS-CBN hard drives with over 1,000 the haves and have- nots was the service of the Filipino.” franchise denial and the cur- video lessons aligned to the rent COVID-19 pandemic, current curriculum of the De- many Kapamilya were in partment of Education) to 11 low spirits as they struggled letter senders requesting digital to find ways to continue educational resources. These Where to watch KCh watching their favorite teachers needed the Knowledge shows. Both the Knowledge Channel’s video lessons to help The Knowledge Channel is Home” campaign, learners, and teachers under the “Par- ner cable operators and Channel and “It’s Show- them in their distance learning. now available on more media their parents and teachers can ent-Teacher Activity Time” or (starting Dec. 1) time” have been adversely Lovely Aportadera, a and online platforms so you learn via online and TV, mak- “PTA Time,” Saturdays and Online affected by this year’s turn of teacher beneficiary from in their “Magpasikat” segment felt message to the cast of tion. Tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang letters requesting educational can continue learning at home ing distance learning easier. Sundays from 5:40-6 p.m. www.knowledgechannel.org events but a message of hope Sultan Kudarat, shared the along with “It’s Showtime” and to the 11 tulong at suporta namin sa inyo, materials and is accepting with our library of of thou- The Knowledge Channel has Free TV www.iwant.ph (channel prevailed with the hashtag challenges faced by members and Jackie Gonzaga. teacher beneficiaries. mga guro, magulang at siyempre, sponsorships. Each PML costs sands of video lessons that created a programming grid A2Z (Ch. 11) from 7-9 a.m., livestream) “Sti11 2gether”—with 11 of her profession on top of KCFI president and ex- “Natutuwa ako at buhay na mga bata,” Lopez Bautista said P16,800. complement the modules and for ALS and kinder to Grade Mondays to Fridays www.facebook.com/Knowl- representing the noontime her duties as a mother and ecutive director Rina Lopez buhay ang pagmamahal ninyo sa during her live Zoom guesting For more information, learning materials of the De- 10, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Satellite and cable (airing edgeChannel show’s anniversary and 2 wife to a soldier. Her story Bautista also appeared after ABS-CBN, ‘It’s Showtime’ at on the show. email liberty.reyes@knowl- partment of Education. replays from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. It 24/7) www..com/knowl- for the frequency assigned was portrayed by Amy Perez the segment to deliver a heart- Knowledge Channel Founda- KCFI continues to receive edgechannel.org. With the “School at also airs programs for parents SKYcable, G Sat, PCTA part- edgechannelorg

 Lopezlink November 2020 CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY/ LIFELONG WELLNESS SPECIAL FEATURE Lopezlink November 2020  EDC, Asus provide laptops to SIKAT scholars Kapamilya Christmas presents… CHRISTMAS will be differ- By Gabrielle Marie Binaday ent this year, but with plenty of opportunities opening up to ENERGY Development Cor- which will only happen if we where. We at Asus Philippines, help others, it can also be so poration (EDC) tapped Taiwan- help elevate our partner com- with the help of Energy Devel- much more meaningful. Get based multinational electronics munities, including our SIKAT opment Corporation’s team, are out that Christmas list, pick and computer company Asus to scholars,” Barcena said. here to provide the students and your presents and bring joy to a provide free laptops worth at least “We thank Asus for this even our hardworking teachers community! P2 million to its 110 scholars. partnership and for being en- with total education solutions EDC corporate social re- ablers of a brighter future for through our innovative, very Wrap your wrist with love sponsibility-public relations our scholars. More than P2.86 efficient and 100% education- The “Kapamilya Forever” head Atty. Allan Barcena said million worth of premium lap- ready products, particularly our bracelet is available in two de- Relief bags, food packs and hot meals have been delivered to typhoon Rolly survivors by Sagip Kapamilya and its under SIKAT, the company’s top donations to our scholars laptops, both for learning and signs: the basic one has the red, partners and donors banner education program, the will surely help them in their teaching,” said George Su, Asus green and blue hearts emoji key priority is to provide quality educational endeavors,” Barcena Philippines country head. engraved on a metal plate. The education to underprivileged added. The laptops will be dis- other design comes with an op- yet deserving students from Asus expressed gratitude to tributed to the scholars from tion to engrave #laban or #for- ‘Kapamilya Forever’ bracelets, The Bead Shop Ornament card, ICANSERVE Foundation Bottled smoked fish, Lola Sayong Products Sagip Kapamilya heads to partner communities in all sites EDC for the opportunity to EDC’s different partner com- ever on the back. The bracelet across the country to allow them share their product for a cause munities in its geothermal areas is available for a limited time to become successful individu- that will not only benefit the in Leyte, Negros Island, Bicol at The Bead Shop Philippines provinces to help ‘Rolly’ survivors als, help their families break out scholars individually but also a and Kidapawan, North Cota- stores or online through TBS’ from the cycle of poverty and larger number of people in their bato as well as in Ilocos Norte. Facebook and Instagram pag- ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s Aside from areas in the shown interest to help and do- contribute to nation-building. community. EDC also provided each es. (AFI) Sagip Kapamilya has Bicol region including Catan- nate. “This is in line with our cur- “In today’s new normal scholar with one unit of pocket gone to different provinces hit duanes, Sagip Kapamilya has “Marami talaga ang nagpa- rent thrust of forging collabora- setup for education, learning WiFI for their internet connec- ICANSERVE classic by typhoon Rolly to bring com- conducted relief operations in paabot (ng donasyon) … marami tive pathways for a decarbon- and sharing knowledge can be tion during synchronous classes For a fuss-free present, pick fort to families with food and Southern Tagalog. talaga ang nagpapaabot [at nagsabi] ized and regenerative future, accomplished anytime, any- and for research purposes. up this Christmas classic—for relief packs. In Aurora, 494 families were na ‘Kami rin, gusto naming tumu- every purchase of this greeting Through the support of do- given food packs while 1,990 long, paano kami makakatulong?” card which comes with a mir- nors and partners, 1,000 food individuals received hot meals. She said they are missing rorized acrylic, leather and rib- packs have been brought to Even before Rolly made landfall, the presence of ABS-CBN bon ornament, ICANSERVE Brgy. Puro and Peñaranda in Sagip Kapamilya was already Regional, which had its last day Foundation will make a dona- Legazpi, Albay while 533 fami- there to provide food to evacu- on Aug. 31 due to the nonre- tion on your behalf. Only P350 lies received relief bags in Brgy. ees. It is also bound for Batangas newal of ABS-CBN’s franchise each. To order, email Carla Bottled VCO, Brooke’s Point Coco Salabat, Victoria Organic Farmers’ Gapo in Camalig, Albay. and Oriental Mindoro. to broadcast. Santos said that Paras-Sison at cpsison@lopez- Tikog woven products, Basiao Native Weavers Association Product Producers Cooperative Association Sagip Kapamilya has also As families are expected to it is usually the staff from the holdings.ph. visited Brgy. Travesia in Guino- stay longer in evacuation centers regional stations that are first batan, Albay to distribute food while they rebuild their homes, to respond to affected areas to Be a Bantay Kalikasan packs to 265 families that evac- more donations are needed to distribute relief goods. ‘buyANIhan’ uated at Travesia Elementary support them. Those who would like to help Be a “buyANIhan Para sa School and to turn over medi- Jen Santos, AFI director or donate can do so through the Kalikasan” when you purchase cines to the barangay health for operations, told ABS-CBN following platforms: https://bit. community-based products SIKAT scholars from EDC’s partner communities are ready for online learning after receiving their Asus laptops center. News that many people have ly/3ecoeD0. from Bantay Kalikasan com- munities in Benguet, Quezon Lifelong Wellness City, Marikina City, Sorsogon, Palawan and Samar, among others. As they say, these are good for you, good for the Why keeping your sugar level low saves your vision communities, good for the en- By Charizze Henson vironment. For inquiries, email Celina Rotea at CCRotea@ abs-cbnfoundation.com or BLURRY vision, seeing black get cataracts, but those with important to remain within the ally have no early warn- dition. 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 Lopezlink November 2020 ‘TV Patrol’ streams on YouTube and Facebook, live and on demand By Kane Choa

FILIPINOS worldwide now News website (news.abs-cbn. also be accessible worldwide, have free access to “TV Patrol” com/live), YouTube channel alongside other weekday fa- and other ABS-CBN news (youtube.com/ABSCBN- vorites “Sakto,” “TeleRadyo programs on YouTube, Face- News), Facebook page (face- Balita,” “On the Spot,” “Ling- book and various ABS-CBN book.com/ABSCBNNews) kod Kapamilya,” “Headline digital platforms. and the ABS-CBN News app. Pilipinas” and “SRO,” and ABS-CBN’s flagship Global viewers will be weekend programs “Winner newscast anchored by Noli de able to catch up on episodes sa Life” and “Dr. Love.” Castro, Bernadette Sembrano of ANC and TeleRadyo shows Currently, ABS-CBN and Henry Omaga-Diaz, on the ABS-CBN News You- News is still the most sub- TeleRadyo’s newscast “Head- Tube channel and the ABS- scribed Filipino news channel line Pilipinas” and ABS-CBN CBN News app. on YouTube with 10.7 million News Channel’s (ANC) These include “Headstart subscribers and over six billion “Dateline Philippines” can be with Karen Davila,” “Matters lifetime views. Its Facebook viewed on more digital plat- of Fact” and “Market Edge” page has 18.9 million likes and forms around the globe. from the country’s premier ca- over 21 million followers. These news programs may ble news channel. TeleRadyo’s “TV Patrol” is also avail- be streamed worldwide, live or news and public service pro- able around the world via on demand, via the ABS-CBN grams led by “Kabayan” will iWantTFC and TFC. What’s new on HBO GO The CompanY comforts grieving CHECK out SKY’s top picks! new eight-episode series episodes on Dec. 10 and the finale hearts with ‘Sumakabilang Puso’ ‘Industry.’ A group of debuted on Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. episode on Dec. 17 premiering ex- young graduates competes for A new episode premieres at the clusively on HBO GO. THE CompanY returns to ser- permanent positions at a bank same time weekly. Coming soon on HBO: enade listeners with “Sumak- in London. From Mickey ‘His Dark Materials.’ Sea- ‘Euphoria.’ The Emmy-win- abilang Puso,” a song about the Down and Konrad Kay, HBO’s son 2 begins after Lord Asriel ning HBO drama series returns inevitable death of a romantic has opened a bridge to a new with two special episodes, with relationship. world and Lyra follows Asriel the first debuting at the same The iconic OPM group, into the unknown. She meets time as the US on Dec. 7 at 10 composed of Moy Ortiz, Annie Will, who is also running from a.m. exclusively on HBO GO. Quintos, Sweet Plantado and a troubled past. Season 2 debuts The first special episode fol- OJ Mariano, defined the song on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. on HBO lows Rue (Zendaya) as she cel- as “a tribute to those who have GO. New episodes premiere ebrates Christmas. Written and lost a love to someone else” in a Tuesdays at the same time. directed by series creator Sam “MYXclusive” interview. ‘The Flight Attendant.’ A Levinson, the episode also stars “Sumakabilang Puso” was flight attendant (Kaley Cuoco) Colman Domingo. Catch up on written and composed by OPM wakes up in the wrong hotel, the first season by streaming or hitmaker Jungee Marcelo, ar- in the wrong bed, with a dead downloading it on HBO GO. ranged by Kiko Salazar and pro- man—and no idea what hap- HBO GO is available to duced by ABS-CBN Music cre- pened. The dark comedic SKY Fiber and SKYcable post- ative director Jonathan Manalo. “’Sang Tawag Mo Lang,” which Aidon Panlaqui. takes flight with three episodes on paid subscribers for as low as The CompanY’s latest of- they recorded with maestro “Sumakabilang Puso” is out Nov. 26, followed by the launch of P99/month. For more info, visit fering is a follow-up to their Ryan Cayabyab. The track was now on digital music streaming two new episodes on Dec. 3, two vod.mysky.com.ph. 2019 release under composed by Cayabyab and platforms. (K. Choa)

Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco Bop like it’s 2000 as celebrates 20th year Executive Editor Carla Paras-Sison Contributing Editors OPM artists and former VJs Reid and , Jay “MYX Homecom- Yiessa Borbon (Lopez Holdings) Estela de la Paz (First Gen) look back on their favorite MYX R, , KZ, Lea Salonga, ing: VJs Reunion” Arlene Torres (SKYcable) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) moments as the music channel Martin Nievera, Mayonnaise, every Sunday at 4 Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Jei-Jei Gertes (Third Gen Holdings) Justin Convento (CPI) Ceia Ylagan (CPI) marks 20 years of bringing mu- Moira dela Torre, , p.m. Noella Fonbuena (CPI) Frances Ariola (EDC) sic and entertainment through a , , In addition, the Dimpy Jazmines (SKYcable) Kamae Bulaquiña (EDC) monthlong celebration dubbed Sandwich, SB19 and 6cyclem- music channel will “MYX20.” ind are also slated to talk about revisit some of its Circulation Kelly de la Paz MYX will be streaming their memorable experiences most memorable Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing MYXclusive interviews on with the music channel. events and moments LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group Facebook and YouTube. After Also part of the “MYX20” on the “MYX20” 16/F North Tower, Rockwell Business Center - Sheridan , Quest, Chris- anniversary celebration are special on Nov. 20. Sheridan St. corner United St. tian Bautista, , throwback specials that will MYX, which City Dicta License and Moonstar88, be aired on the MYX channel. began airing on Tel. 8878-0000 ext. 2463 Ben&Ben, , Ebe Dan- All-star “MYX Mo!” concerts Nov. 20, 2000, is Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph cel, , Gloc-9 were aired until Nov. 14, while available on SKY- and Shanti Dope, Hale, James viewers can catch the four-part cable. (K. Choa)