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EDC greens THE race to harness the wind has been won! Thanks to an intrepid team from the Lopez Group, kapamilya who visit the changed landscape of Ilocos Norte feel a twinge of pride when faced with the rows of shiny windmills spinning in the breeze. the grid Turn to page 6 Japanese execs Echo, Paulo Farewell to …page 2 face off in new schoolbooks! visit FPIP …page 12 series…page 4  Lopezlink March 2015 Biz News Biz News Lopezlink March 2015 

Mandaluyong honors OML, SKY Dispatch from Japan PHOTO EMBASSY FROM THE THAI 21st cityhood Meanwhile, SKY received anniversary. a plaque of appreciation in O M L recognition of its involvement r e c e i v e d in job fair programs in the the Ulirang city. During these job fairs, Ma nd a leño SKY’s Consumer Sales team Award for partnered with third-party Community agencies in providing job op- Service. He portunities for sales agents. was joined by The city government said Rosa Rosal SKY’s job generation efforts AMML (5th from left) and the ASEAN ambassadors present a farewell gift to Amb. Upatising ( C o m m u - have contributed in supporting nity Service), its developmental agenda, advo- Joseph Lee cacies and pro-people initiatives AMML leads ASEAN farewell to Thai envoy Lopez Group chairman emeritus Oscar M. Lopez Yam (Busi- towards sustainable progress. Japanese business execs visit FPIP First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) hosted a ASEAN ambassadors in envoy with an engraved silver assuming his post in Tokyo in (center) with SKY Consumer Sales training officer Ariel ness), Kuh Consumer Sales training delegation of Japanese business executives who paid a recent visit to the 450-hectare economic zone in Santo Japan led by Ambassador Christofle tray, the ACT’s 2011. Montinola and JP Paglingayen Ledesma (Arts officer Ariel Montinola - ac Tomas, Batangas. Photo shows FPIP senior vice president Shigeo Fukuda (extreme right) presenting to the Manuel M. Lopez (AMML), traditional farewell gift to The reception is one of and Culture), cepted the plaque from Mayor visitors the scale model of FPIP. The business executives belonging to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and incumbent chair of the departing colleagues. many events the Philippine ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III, president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio and head of Access Carlo LOPEZ Group chairman Socorro Cortez (Education), Benhur Abalos. Industry included FPIP in their itinerary when they visited the Philippines early this month to explore business ASEAN Committee in To- AMML and the embassy ACT chairmanship is lining Katigbak emeritus Oscar M. Lopez Arsenio Abalos (Government The citations were given opportunities in the country. (Joel Gaborni) kyo (ACT), fêted outgoing of the Philippines in Tokyo up for the semester in coor- (OML) and SKY were feted by Service), Narciso Bernardo at the Wack Wack Golf and Thai ambassador to Japan are holding the rotating dination with other ASEAN the city government of Manda- (Posthumous-Sports) and Country Club in Mandaluyong Thanatip Upatising at a din- chairmanship of the ACT diplomatic missions. ABS-CBN TVplus transforms Filipinos’ luyong as part of the celebration Marilou Diaz-Abaya (Posthu- in February. (Dimpy Jazmines ner reception at the Imperial from January to June of 2015. Amb. Upatising is Thai- of its 70th Liberation Day and mous-Arts and Culture). and Ariel Montinola) ABS-CBN to host cable TV Hotel in Tokyo. It is AMML’s second term as land’s new ambassador the TV viewing experience with digital AMML led fellow ambas- ACT chair, having taken on Philippines. (Excerpted from SkyCable launches ‘on-demand’ service industry’s biggest gathering sadors in presenting the Thai the assignment shortly after tokyo.philembassy.net) clear picture, free channels ABS-CBN subsidiary Cre- CPI owns FILIPINOS can now experi- “ABS-CBN is the pioneer The “mahiwagang black ative Programs Inc. (CPI) will local cable Promos & offers ence the newest and biggest of the newest innovation in box” has been developed to be the platinum sponsor of the channels Cin- SKY spending P1.5B-P2 B to innovation that will transform television. As we mark a new work with all kinds of TV sets, 23rd Philippine Cable Tele- ema One, Balls, See the next sustain broadband growth their TV viewing experience milestone in the history of TV, even older ones, to get crystal vision Association (PCTA) MYX, Lifestyle as ABS-CBN launches ABS- we want to thank every Ka- clear signal. Convention, the largest an- Network, Hero Oscars live SKYcable Corporation is “Broadband is obviously CBN TVplus, which promises pamilya who has contributed According to ABS-CBN nual gathering of cable system and Jeepney spending between P1.5 bil- growing much faster in terms clear picture and sound and to the transformation of digital DTT head Chinky Alcedo, owners and representatives at TV. It also in SKY and lion and P2B for its capital of rate. Right now we are about will offer free exclusive chan- TV from a dream to a reality,” ABS-CBN TVplus will be the SMX Convention Center, represents ABS- expenditures this year to help 100,000 and we are growing nels on top of all the free-to-air said Katigbak. available where digital signal Pasay City on March 24-27. CBN channels HBO promo! sustain the strong growth in its roughly at 20% to 25% year- channels available via digital ABS-CBN TVplus offers a transmission is currently avail- PCTA is the umbrella ANC, DZMM Win a trip to the US for broadband service. on-year and we expect that tra- transmission. more enjoyable TV watching able, such as Metro Manila, organization of the cable TeleRadyo and an exclusive red-carpet SKYcable chief operating jectory to continue,” he said. ABS-CBN TVplus, a experience for the whole fam- Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Bula- SKY COO Rodrigo Montinola (6th from left) with the VOD team industry with over 600 cable A B S - C B N Oscar experience in SKY officer Rodrigo Montinola said According to Montinola, digital box more popularly ily. On top of ABS-CBN and can, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, system members nationwide, Sports+Action and HBO’s HBO Ultimate the amount would be used to only 15% of the TV population known as the “mahiwagang ABS-CBN Sports+Action, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Benguet SkyCable Corp. has launched Subcribers will be given Montinola said the service majority of which are clients as well as foreign ABS-CBN head of Narrowcast and DTT Channels Oscars Experience contest! expand its pay TV business in the Philippines are pay TV black box,” brings dramatically viewers will be able to access and Metro Cebu. a video on-demand service access to stream episodes of will be rolled out nationwide of CPI. channels such March Ventosa (left) with PCTA convention chair Dr. The prize includes two 2016 nationwide as it sees subscrib- subscribers. This is expected clear picture and sound that is four more exclusive free-to-air “ABS-CBN TVplus will that will allow subscribers to selected programs from RTL- wherever there is SkyCable From March 25 to 27, CPI as Fox Family Venancio Lo Oscars seat tickets, airfare, ers hitting one million over the to increase with the continued comparable to seeing a movie channels upon purchase of a soon be widely available stream cable and local shows as CBS, History, Asian Food service. (Excerpted from www. will showcase all the local and Movies, Fox Ac- accommodations, limousine next 24 months from the cur- improvement in the country’s on DVD, a far cry from the “mahiwagang black box” to be in more areas as we aim to well as movies on their TVs. Channel, Food Network Asia, abs-cbnnews.com) foreign channels that it distrib- tion Movies, ChM, Kix, Thrill, Now on its 23rd year, the service, wardrobe arrange- rent level of 800,000. gross domestic product growth prevailing analog system. connected to a television set. bring more digitally clear SkyCable’s Sky On-Demand E!, Lifetime, Cartoon Net- utes through a booth display at Celestial Classic Movies, Uni- nationwide convention is themed ments, local tour arrange- “…Our objective is to basi- rate. “Digital terrestrial televi- “Our channels cater to all signal and a more enjoyable offers select programs from 12 work, Nickelodeon, ANC, and At a glance: SKY the center and copresent the versal Channel and Syfy, among “Content, Connectivity and ments and a celebrity chef cally cover the entire country “Currently the penetration sion (DTT) is a major invest- members of the family—young TV viewing experience for channels that are also available ABS-CBN using the iWanTV PCTA fellowship night. others. Consumer.” (Kane Choa) dining experience. To join, as well so we can also provide rate for pay TV is just 15%. ment for ABS-CBN, but it is and old, male or female. Those all Filipinos nationwide,” on the iWanTV portal. library. On-Demand viewers have to answer two the content in cable to other As the economy grows, people actually investing in our fellow who are not able to afford cable she said. SkyCable chief operating Movies from Paramount Who can avail of SKY questions that appeared customers,” Montinola said. who cannot afford to do the Filipinos. We believe that the TV are offered more choices so The term “mahiwagang officer Rodrigo Montinola said Pictures, NBC-Universal, Star On-Demand? ABS-CBN Publishing Inc., Ensign Media during the February 23 Montinola pointed out that monthly payments would be fi- inspiration and the informa- they can enjoy watching TV black box” was coined and the service caters to those who Cinema, Regal Films and Viva Any new or existing SKY- celebrate the best in PH real estate broadcast of this year’s half of the budget would be al- nally able to do that. So I think tion that DTT will beam into and increase their bonding popularized by Ted Failon” in want to watch their favorite Films will also be made avail- cable, SKYbroadband, SKY- Academy Awards. SKY- located to expand the service of there is still room for growth our homes will help open new time with the whole family,” his program “Failon Ngayon sa programs on their own time. able. bundles and Destiny sub- ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. will the official organizer of the PPA is one of the regional cable and Destiny Cable SKYbroadband in major cities there,” he said. (Excerpted from windows of opportunity for said March Ventosa, ABS- DZMM” via a hit promo con- “If you’re very busy, you’re The number of available scribers can avail. To watch, recognize homegrown talents PPA and publisher of Prop- awards shows of the Asia subscribers may submit nationwide. www.abs-cbnnews.com) every Filipino family,” said CBN head of Narrowcast and test, which created awareness a multi-tasker, dati kapag shows and channels will de- subscribers would need to as it celebrates the best in real erty Report magazine, to boost Property Awards which show- their answers via the promo ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio DTT channels. and excitement among Filipi- nanonood ka ng favorite show pend on a subscriber’s current have a reliable home intercon- estate, architecture and design awareness of the world-class cases outstanding developers, page on the SKY cable and Lopez III (EL3). “We have closed deals with nos for DTT. mo, to find a way to catch it you cable TV plan. nection like SKYbroadband. in the country with the Philip- projects and innovations in the projects and services in the real Destiny Cable websites un- Organizing committee of The ceremonial switch- some of the country’s biggest ABS-CBN has been have to rush yourself home. To access Sky On-Demand, Why do I still need to pines Property Awards (PPA). property industry in the Phil- estate industry. The PPA se- til March 8. The contest is on that marked the start of film companies to build a film preparing for the digital swi- With Sky On-Demand, you current SkyCable subscribers upgrade to the SKY On- ABS-CBN Publishing Inc. ippines. lects works of art that highlight open to SKY cable subscrib- climate confab convened the digital television age in library of Pinoy idols such tchover since 2007, having don’t have to rush home, you will have to upgrade their cur- Demand box? partners with Ensign Media, Now on its third year, the the beauty and originality of ers with HBO in their basic the country happened at the as Fernando Poe Jr., Dolphy, conducted test broadcast ac- WITH the success of the an- researchers, practitioners and know that when you get home rent SD or HD digibox to the It is only with the SKY On- the Asian real estate industry, cable TV package and to ABS-CBN Center Road led Robin Padilla, other Asian ac- tivities for the past seven years nual conference since 2012, the other key government and at your own time, you know On-Demand box for a one-time Demand box that you can including construction, archi- Destiny Cable subscribers. by EL3, ABS-CBN president tion films, and English movies to ensure a smooth transition organizing committee headed business sectors to discuss you can still catch your favorite fee of as low as P499 depending enjoy the service via the In- tecture and interior design. (Dino Quizon) and CEO Charo Santos-Con- for our Filipino viewers. We’ve to DTT. The network has by Dr. Rodel Lasco convened in and promote local adaptation cable program,” he said. on their subscription plan. ternet to your HD-ready TV. This 2015, the panel of For more info, log on cio and head of Access Carlo also acquired children’s en- conducted DTT trials in key Montinola added that SKY New subscribers can avail I don’t have an iWantv! judges will be giving out 26 to www.mysky.com.ph or Ortigas Center to discuss prepa- practices with mitigation co- Katigbak. tertainment programs from areas all over the Philippines. will add more content to the of the service for as low as account, can I still use awards on July 9 in Manila. call 381-0000 for Metro rations for the 4th National Cli- benefits. “The ‘mahiwagang black Nickelodeon and other stu- The consumer test results have SKY On-Demand lineup. P2,199 in installation fees. it? The winners of this year’s PPA Manila, CAMANAVA and mate Change Conference. The conference, which is box’ has long been ABS-CBN’s dios,” said Leng Raymundo, been highly positive, ensuring With the working theme scheduled for September 2015, “…We will make sure that The Sky On-Demand digi- For your utmost convenience will also compete at the South Rizal for SKY cable, and dream for our fellow Filipinos head of ABS-CBN Program ABS-CBN’s DTT offering “Local Adaptation Actions will be led by the National the genres are what families love box has to be connected to an and comfort, the SKY cus- East Asia Property Awards in www.destinycable.com.ph who don’t get to watch crystal Acquisitions and International will provide more and better with Mitigation Co-Benefits,” Academy of Science and Tech- like hit shows, lifestyle channels, Internet service with at least a tomer service representative Singapore on October 15. or 418-0000 for Destiny clear TV. Now, everything Sales Distribution, which is in opportunities to deliver con- the conference will serve as a nology with OML Center as a and sports. We will also have 3-Mbps speed. can help you create an iWantv! Special awards will also be Cable. will change for them,” Santos- charge of acquiring content for tent and serve Filipino view- forum for Filipino scientists, major partner. (Perlyn Pulhin) movies from five major studios, The On-Demand digiboxes account or link your current given in addition to recognition Concio said. the channels. ers. Philippines Property Awards representatives from ABS-CBN Publishing so that will also be available on will be available starting this account to SKY On-Demand. in corporate social responsibil- Sky On-Demand,” he said. month. Inc. and Ensign Media with the board of judges ity. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink March 2015 Councils Lopezlink March 2015 

couch potato treats PHOTO BY: LIM ARVIN Echo, Paulo face off in ‘Bridges of Love’ HR Updates ABS-CBN presents its newest who completed Carlos’ broken ers will also unravel the mysteri- ent of Carlos; and Alexa Meyers Congratulations! powerhouse drama offering this heart. ous lives of businessman (Carmina Villarroel), a woman of Mesala announces 2015 via the primetime TV series Aside from Gael, Lorenzo Antonio power, drive and glamour who Kapamilya “Bridges of Love,” an intense love Carlos and Mia, (Edu Manzano), longs to be loved again. story between brothers who will v i e w - the adoptive par- “Bridges of Love” is directed by Valentine be separated by hatred and guilt Dado Lumibao, Will Fredo and dividend for 2014 but will be bridged together by one Richard Somes. It is under winner: THE board of trustees of the or bank accounts on Febru- regular members and P11,000 woman. the Star Creatives pro- Meralco Employees Savings ary 20, 2015. For members for special members. Members “Bridges of Love” is the duction, the creator of ABS-CBN and Loan Association Inc. with automatic transfer to with deductions from their tale of two brothers, Gael such TV hits as “Prin- (Mesala) has declared a divi- their bank accounts, this was gross dividend were allowed to ( Jericho Rosales) and Carlos cess and I,” “Got to Be- retiree dend for 2014 equivalent to reduced by an amount cor- deposit the deducted amount (Paulo Avelino), who were lieve,” “The Legal Wife” 17.25% of members’ capital responding to the maximum to their savings account until KAPAMILYA Loudie Olay- bound by their promise for and “Forevermore.” Rise of the Flash on contribution as of December that may be creditable to capi- March 1, 2015. bal, director of the Finance each other but separated by The upcoming series will 31, 2014. Entitled to the divi- tal contribution. The accomplished dividend and Corporate Services ‘Pinoy Pride 30’ an unfortunate tragedy. also feature Antoinette ‘Ano’ng Kwento ng Group of ABS-CBN Cor- On “Pinoy Pride 30: D-Day” on March 28, Nonito dend are active members at the Meanwhile, members may crediting form must be sub- Gael and Carlos will be Taus, Max Eigenmann, date of declaration as well as transfer a maximum of P50,000 mitted to Mesala on or before poration from 1986 to 2000, Donaire Jr., the Filipino Flash, goes up against bridged by love embodied Maureen Mauricio, Lito won the romantic dinner date William Prado of Brazil for the vacant North accounts of deceased members from their gross dividend to March 27, 2015 through fax Graduation Mo’ Year by only one woman—Mia Pimentel, John Manalo, after the cutoff date. their capital contribution ef- nos. 637-8477 and 632-8373 for two at the Eugenio Lopez American Boxing Federation super bantam- (Maja Salvador), a dancer Janus del Prado, William (EL) Center in Antipolo. weight title. Co-headlining the “Pinoy Pride 30: The cash dividend was fective April 1, 2015 subject to or mesalamarketing@gmail. who happens to be Gael’s Lorenzo, Joross Gamboa credited to members’ savings the ceiling of P1.1 million for com. 2 goes to Mamou too! At 65 years of age, Olaybal D-Day” card is WBO minimumweight champ greatest love and the woman and Malou de Guzman. said she wanted to “keep the CELEBRATE your 2015 his family, including son DJ Donnie “Ahas” Nietes. “Pinoy Pride 30: D-Day” is love alive” and to spend time graduates with a lunch treat for who graduated from grade brought to you by ABS-CBN Sports and ALA PR Challenge with husband Jun. They are six at Mamou too! restaurant in school that day, celebrated Promotions. from Iloilo City. Power Plant Mall. the milestone with a dinner EL Center offered a dinner Jason Dy named TVOP 2 grand winner IABC releases book of winning To win, post a photo of your in Bizu. buffet with free roses, wine graduating child or spouse and “Ano’ng Kwento ng Gradu- ‘Forevermore’ hits all- TEAM Sarah’s James Jason Dy Jason won a trophy designed and 28%. and entertainment for couples write a message to him or her ation Mo” is open to all Lo- was declared the grand winner of crafted by Leeroy New, a house and Before crooning his winning communication plans on Valentine’s Day last month. time high nat’l TV rating (up to 300 characters) in the pezLink Facebook commu- Viewers’ fascination with the second season of “The Voice of the lot worth P2 million, a music in- song “Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin,” The training venue is located EVER wondered how a top sionals and even students in comment space. Contest ends nity members. However, Lopez “Forevermore” contin- Philippines” after receiving 52.94% strument package worth P100,000, Jason earlier performed “If I Ain’t at one of the highest hills in Philippine telco came up with coming up with strategies that on March 30, 2015. Group employees will be given ues to grow as Agnes of public votes at the top-rating shopping spree and Asian tour Got You” with coach Sarah Geron- Antipolo and has a splendid the campaign that drove sub- will reach their specific audienc- Last year, winner Dimpy preference in selecting the win- (Liza Soberano) is set program’s grand finale at Resorts package worth P350,000, a busi- imo, “With You,” and “Wrecking view of Metro Manila. scriber numbers through the es and produce tangible results. Jazmines of SKYcable and ner. to reunite soon with World Manila on March 1. ness package worth P1M, a new Ball” with Charice during the roof? Or how advertising bible IABC released the e-book to her first love, Xander Jason, who works as a “haranista” car worth P1M, a recording and finale’s first three rounds. adobo tweaked its recipe to whet mark its milestone 30th anni- (Enrique Gil). and got three coaches to turn around management contract with MCA For the duets with guest art- readers’ appetites even further? versary. This is proven for him during his blind audition, Music and P2M in cash. ists round, Alisah, Leah Patricio Learn from the industry’s The group was founded in late Going beyond Earth Hour by the February beat runner-up Alisah Bonaobra of The finale recorded a national (Team Lea) and Rence Rapanot leading lights as as the Interna- 1983 by young communications 25 data from Team apl who garnered 47.06% of TV rating of 30.8% based on data (Team Bamboo) took to the stage tional Association of Business professionals who lobbied for a Kantar Media the votes. Their scores were reset to from Kantar Media. The first part with Dulce, Jed Madela, and Joey Communicators (IABC) Phil- local chapter of the IABC. IABC How you can help? when “Forev- zero before the poll reopened for of the live showdown on February Ayala and Bayang Barrios, respec- ippines reveals all in a first-of Philippines, led by Ben Milano ON March 28 at 8:30 p.m., the brands with the highest energy ermore” hit its the final performances. 28 also hit a national TV rating of tively. its-kind electronic book in the as the inaugural president, thus Lopez Group will join the rest efficiency range or products newest all-time country. became the first IABC chapter of the world in switching their bearing the Energy Star sticker. high national TV Set for a March 9 launch, outside of North America. lights off for one hour to raise Go solar. Solar panels are Rosan Cruz of Lopez Holdings, rating of 31.6%, “Best Practices in Communica- The group today is led by awareness for planet Earth. this near to becoming com- 4 ABS-CBN entries make it to NYF 2015 it aims to “provide communica- more than double tion Planning and Implementa- Kane Choa, OIC for Integrat- Earth Hour, as the event is monplace to the point that one tion professionals with a resource the score of its rival teleserye on GMA, “Once Upon ABS-CBN Corporation was once Festivals (NYF) World’s Best TV erage of Breaking News category, gas ng Minahan,” which probed the tion” compiles communication ed Corporate Communications called, began in 2007 in Sydney, can find enterprising Pinoys of best practices that came from a Kiss (15.3%). The country’s most-watched “kilig- again recognized at the New York & Films 2015 with four entries and ABS-CBN’s “Compassion and environmental hazards caused by plans from diverse industries of ABS-CBN. Australia, as a push for climate selling these by the roadside. creative ideas and turned into serye,” “Forevermore” airs weeknights after “Dream making it as finalists in different Empathy for our Fellow Man” cam- mining spills. that received Awards of Excel- “Best Practices in Communi- change action. Participants They may be somewhat pricey winning strategies implemented Dad” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida. categories. paign in the News Promotion cat- NYF World’s Best TV & Films lence in the 2013 Philippine cation Planning and Implemen- switched off non-essential still, but the investment will be in the local market.” “Yolanda (Haiyan)” and “Spratlys: egory. competition honors program- Quill Awards. tation” is available on Amazon lights from 8:30 to 9:30 in their worth it to the point that look- At the same time, the e-book Mga Isla ng Kalayaan” were named Last year, ABS-CBN won a sil- ming in from over 50 countries. A project of IABC’s publi- (http://www.amazon.com/dp/ local time zones “as a symbol ing at your reduced electric bill will serve as a guide for profes- Alex brings ‘Inday Bote’ finalists in the Cinematography ver world medal in Graphic Design: All finalists will be awarded with cations committee headed by B00U8P8SXS) for $11.99. for their commitment to the actually brings a smile to your and the National/International Af- Promotion/Open & ID category for a certificate and entries, which planet.” face. to life fairs categories, respectively. “Agosto Beinte-Uno,” its documentary will be promoted to gold, silver or ABS-CBN breathes new life into the masterpiece This year, the theme of Earth Turn it off. Our parents’ fa- March 9: Philippine Also short-listed in the festival on the assassination of Ninoy Aqui- bronze awardees. Winners will be of komiks novelist Pablo Gomez, “Inday Bote,” soon Hour is “Change Climate vorite reminder still applies to- Quill Awards, Crowne are “Wrath of Haiyan”—the “Uma- no, while “Failon Ngayon” bagged a announced during the awarding on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida! Because of her 4 speakers to take stage at Change.” day—turn off the lights when Plaza Galleria Manila, kind heart, Inday (Alex Gonzaga) is given a bottle gang Kay Ganda” coverage of ty- bronze world medal in the Current ceremony to be held in Las Vegas Lopez Group Foundation you leave a room. But first, phoon Yolanda—in the Best Cov- Affairs category for its episode “Ta- in April. (Kane Choa) 5:30pm. Contact IABC at inhabited by dwarves with magical IABC’s ‘master class’ Inc. leads the initiative within make sure you’ve switched to 756-0441 powers. How will the dwarves the Lopez Group by displaying compact flourescent or LED March 10: IABC Master change Inday’s life? Will they Four speakers will be taking corporate communication faces paign brought the country to a streamer in front of Benpres lights. Class—International ABS-CBN restores Nora-Vilma starrer the stage at IABC Philippines’ amid the onslaught of technol- the world’s center stage. bring her good luck or mis- Building, the main corporate Drive true. With road con- Best Practices in Com- ABS-CBN Film Archives brings restore, Film Archives head Leo ‘T-Bird at Ako,’ it’s vintage Danny opening salvo for the year: the ogy and changing communica- Ople, meanwhile, will tackle fortune? Directed by Malu headquarters, for a whole week. struction projects going on all munication, Crowne back to life the classic ‘80s film“T- Katigbak said: “The definition of Zialcita with his snappy dialogue International Best Practices tion patterns. “Digital PR: The Future of It is also distributing a banner over the metro, you might as Sevilla and Jon Villarin, “In- Plaza Galleria Manila, Bird at Ako” starring Nora Aunor classic really evolves over time. and witty repartee. It’s also the in Communications Master Grossman’s topic is, “Lead- Marketing.” design for printing and display well take the train or bus, or day Bote” also stars Alonzo 9am-5pm. Fee: P8,000 and Vilma Santos as its digitally It’s not just the old, critically ac- last time that Nora and Vilma co- Class. ing People through Change—a Santiago takes a closer look by other Lopez Group compa- even walk, to save yourself from Muhlach, Matteo (IABC members), P10,000 restored and remastered version claimed award-winning movies starred in a movie and with such a The speakers are Russell practical and impactful session at the “customer,” today’s cli- nies in their respective areas. the stress of having to drive. Guidicelli, Kean (nonmembers). Contact Cipriano, Alora hits cinemas. per se, but films that have taken daring theme for its time.” Grossman, IABC international delivered at the heart of ground ents who vacillate from being Beyond Earth Hour, there But if you really can’t avoid it, 756-0441 or iabcphilip- Sasam, Smokey “T-Bird at Ako” is the sixth film on an iconic status due to director, “T-Bird at Ako” is among the 75 chairman; David Guerrero, breaking work on employee en- skeptics to avid ambassadors, are a few things we can do ev- schedule your errands and be [email protected] M a n a l o t o , that is 30 years or older restored stars, representation of an era and films restored by ABS-CBN Film chairman and COO of BBDO gagement and change manage- through the topic, “Creativity ery day that will help ease the more mindful of the way you March 19: Anvil Awards Nikki Val- by ABS-CBN, joining other ti- the like. Here in the Philippines, Archives in collaboration with Guerrero; Carlo Ople, manag- ment.” for Humanity.” burden on our planet: drive—not only can unneces- Gabi ng Parangal, Manila dez, Malou tles such as “Himala,” “Oro, Plata, our classics tend to be more mod Central Digital Labs since it start- ing director of Di9it; and Jimmy Guerrero builds on the topic, The event will be held on Think efficient. Energy- effi sary acceleration and high- Marriott Hotel, 6pm. Crisologo Mata” and “Ganito Kami Noon, modern.” ed its restoration project in 2011. Santiago, president of TBWA/ “Philippine Country Branding March 10, 2015 at the Crowne ciency should be on top of our speed driving reduce mileage Paano Kayo Ngayon.” He added: “The restoration cam- The high-definition version of and Izzy Santiago Mangada Puno. in the Social World,” sharing Plaza Galleria Manila. 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(Carlos Garcia Campos)  Lopezlink March 2015 Lopezlink March 2015  By Carla Paras-Sison Wind-driven, but no airs THROUGH its wind-powered was not even on BG’s world and I have had the fortune to tion capability” covering many project in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, map of natural gas prospects. work with fantastic, talented, disciplines including contract Energy Development Corpo- “In identifying opportunities dedicated people from whom I negotiation, land and right-of- ration (EDC) made history in the Philippines (in 1994), we have learned a great deal. I love way acquisition, and arbitration. by becoming one of the first found the Lopez Group as a developing projects, but things ‘Formidable execution companies to qualify for the premier company in the energy don’t always go right and I have team’ feed-in-tariff (FIT) under the sector, and we kept on work- also been unlucky enough to For instance, Tantoco credits Renewable Energy Law. But its ing with them until BG was have worked on five arbitrations the highly successful 150-MW leaders, who navigated through convinced that it was a good which I am pleased to say we Burgos wind project to the winding rally roads, have no thing,” Russell recalls. won. I am lucky enough to have team led by Russell and the airs. Instead, they credit the Move toward renewable been given the chance to do “formidable execution team of L-R: President Richard Tantoco (5th from left), with officials from EDC partner-companies Vestas and First Balfour and DOE and Ilocos Norte energy representatives, leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the wind power project; EDC chairman Federico R. Lopez and other executives on-site at entire team for zooming past what I love doing,” says Russell. Kokoy Villegas for the contract the BWP; At the post-thanksgiving mass competition and planting the On the invitation of First President Richard Tantoco negotiations, Reman Chua for EDC flag firmly on FIT soil. Gen Corporation chairman says EDC is in a prime position project development and con- EDC, acquired by First Gen Federico R. Lopez (FRL), Rus- to take opportunities in the en- struction, Cesar Aguilar for site EDC... plans for a possible venture into with clean, sustainable energy,” project lead turned to Australia, previous successful projects such EDC informed the Depart- FIT system aims to “accelerate that is comparable, or even su- Corporation in late 2007, had sell joined the Lopez Group in ergy sector and turn them into management and Erwin Avante from page 1 renewable energy through the said EDC chairman and chief at the time the only country in as Sta. Rita, San Lorenzo and ment of Energy that its wind the development of emerging perior, to the Australian designs the wind project in its books 1998 to do more power project real projects that will help the for the project financing.” 86-megawatt Burgos Wind Proj- executive officer Federico R. the region to have successfully Manila North Tollways Corpora- project achieved successful renewable energy resources” by that it was modeled on. World-class since 2000. EDC director Jon development, and thereby wit- country achieve self-sufficiency. Over the last three years, In December 2008 the ect (BWP). From 2009 onwards, Lopez (FRL). undertaken a similar project. tion’s North Luzon Expressway. commissioning. With this, the offering project owners a guaran- Russell visited and revisited the nessing the industry’s move to- He gives full credit to the “phe- Tantoco has led his hardy team Philippines enacted Republic the company was in the thick of The Burgos project had by “We looked for companies, “For example, Ernie Pan- company added wind power to tee of payments for the amount “It’s corroborated by the fact plans until environmental and ward deregulation nomenal team,” through the wringer, not just Act no. 9513 or the Renew- negotiations with contractors to then been in the pipeline for especially law firms, that had ex- tangco was very active on the its portfolio of geothermal, hy- of renewable electricity they pro- that since we’ve finished the other conditions made it worth and renew- built over Yolanda but also other setbacks able Energy Act of 2008 which put together the tender that will almost a decade, back when perience advising on the devel- regulatory side, so with people dro and natural gas facilities. duce, as well as access to the grid project and closed the financ- pursuing. able energy. many years that would have crushed those seeks to attract players in its pave the way for the completion EDC was still a subsidiary of opment of projects in Australia like Al Santos. We also borrowed “We are happy to have met our and long-term contracts. ing we’ve now won about four Russell is a project develop- “I’ve had a and several who have less faith. renewable energy sector. The of its first wind farm project. the government-owned Philip- and we tried to replicate that a lot of people from the right of target commissioning date, even a Based on data from the En- awards. It’s a testament to the Clean, sustainable ment veteran, counting 21 years terrific expe- p r o j e c t s , “We have had our share of law’s main goal was to reduce pine National Oil Corporation. model,” says EDC director Jon way and acquisition teams of First bit earlier than expected. This is ergy Regulatory Commission, way it was put together—it’s a of working with the Lopez rience with which gives major crises and issues in the the country’s reliance on fossil energy EDC became part of the Lopez Russell, the BWP project lead. Gen. That was critical because we a major achievement for us,” said out of the 12,069MW total world-class project,” he says. Reinforced Group. Hired by British Gas the Group the com- past few years. I’ve learned that fuel and encourage companies “We have long prepared for Group in late 2007. had so many parcels of land that Richard Tantoco, EDC president installed capacity from Luzon, With the Burgos wind farm (BG) in 1991 to develop pany “execu- while we cannot control what to develop renewable energy. this project and we are deter- With Ilocos Norte, the The EDC business develop- we had to get the rights of and to and chief operating officer. 5,923MW or 49.07% run on up and spinning and a tried- power projects, he happens, we can control how Five months after the law was mined to achieve commerciality windiest part of the Philip- ment group was reinforced by buy or lease,” says Russell. The 150-MW BWP is imported fuels, wherein 4,172 and- tested template already in worked at BG’s we react and what we do in the passed, Energy Development at the soonest time possible so pines, selected to be the site various specialists from First There was also a more down- physically connected to the MW and 1,751MW are coal- its arsenal, EDC’s succeeding development face of challenges. I think it is Corporation (EDC) announced we can supply the Luzon grid of the wind farm, the BWP Gen with expertise gleaned from to-earth conundrum: how to grid and is delivering power and oil-fired plants, respectively. wind projects will perhaps be a company in in a crisis that one’s true self put up the wind turbines in a to the transmission network. The wind farm will also help “breeze.” Boston (US) shines, while and after one country plagued by typhoons, Power from the wind project mitigate climate change as it will “It was a race and we have tak- before being goes through the crucible of where chances are high that the will contribute to the energy displace around 200,000 tons of en the bold move to increase the s e c o n d e d hardship,” Tantoco recalls. structures will be damaged even mix and address the projected carbon emissions annually. project from 87MW to 150MW. to work in Meanwhile, Russell before the contractor manages power shortage this year. “The project is aligned with When we took the position to ex- Southeast has this to say to Lope- to put all 50 wind turbines up. The wind farm is expected to the long-term strategic direc- pand, the question that was asked, Asia begin- zLink readers: “Warren In March 2013, EDC signed generate approximately 370 GWh tion of First Gen Corporation reasonably, was, ‘Do we think we ning with a Buffett reportedly once an agreement with Danish com- annually and power 200,000 [parent company of EDC] to be can beat the competition?’ The 720-megawatt said ‘It takes 20 years to pany Vestas to supply 29 V90- households. It will augment the the country’s leading diversified answer was ‘Yes, we think we can power station build a reputation and five 3.0MW wind turbines, which Luzon grid’s dependable capac- renewable energy firm. It is also do it,’” Russell recalls. in Malaysia. minutes to ruin it. If you think were deemed robust enough to ity which needs an additional congruent with our vision at First “When we finally did it, W i t h about that, you’ll do things dif- withstand local conditions. Ac- 4,200MW in the next 10 years Philippine Holdings Corporation it was a big relief because the his technical ferently.’ As we all work towards tual construction began in June. due to the projected 4.5% annual [parent company of First Gen] of stakes were quite high and I know-how and taking the Lopez Group to the In October 2014, EDC increase in electricity demand. uplifting lives by creating value in think we beat the competition Ahead of competitor business acumen, next level I think we should keep secured a $315-million loan key industries and infrastructure by about a week. It’s also the Russell eventually in mind the Lopez Values and from separate groups of for- The BWP was completed that advance national develop- result of six years’ work so it’s persuaded BG to Buffett’s maxim, and always en- eign and local banks to fund ahead of its largest competitor, ment,” said FRL. rewarding to see 50 turbines look at the Phil- sure that we act with honor and the construction of the $450M UPC/Ayala’s 81-MW wind Russell considers the Burgos spinning in the breeze. It’s re- ippines, which integrity.” wind farm; the financing facil- project. It thus became the sec- wind farm a textbook project ally a proud moment.” ity consists of US-dollar and ond project to become eligible for Seated, l-r: Keith Ng, project financing liaison; Debbie Sabarre, community partner head; Reman Chua, project manager; Jane Mangampat, executive Philippine-peso tranches and the feed-in tariff (FIT) granted assistant; and Espi Javier, rights-of-way acquisition lead. Standing, l-r: Edwin dela Fuente, deputy construction manager; Teng Panganiban, land team will mature in 15 years. by the national government after AutoCAD specialist; Noli Robles, land team lead; Deo Palacpac, environmental permit lead; Melvin Urgello, legal adviser; Arnold Lopez, land acquisition Successful the 19-MW Northwind project. Grads of EBWPC trainings rack up success stories and logistics assistant manager; Bannie Cabanayan, security head; John Sadler, construction manager; Cesar Aguilar, site manager; Mon Wong, NGCP and commissioning This guarantees EDC a cost- energy regulators analyst; Karlo Abril, environmental analyst; and Miko de Vera, deputy project manager BEFORE the start of the con- such as First Balfour and RCD, overhead transmission line and his NC II in welding, he now In November, a month after based computation of P8.53 struction of the Burgos Wind except for one who worked for substation projects. This enabled makes P450-P500 a day and securing the financing deal, fixed rate per kilowatt/hour. The Project (BWP), Energy Develop- the Pagudpud wind project; Crisologo to build a house and receives more job offers. ment Corporation-Burgos Wind two worked part-time on proj- freed him from having to bor- Marito Balanay, 47, earned Milestones Power Corporation (EBWPC) ects in their neighborhood and row from relatives and friends in P250 a day as a construction 2009 construction (EPC) contract tively, notices to proceed an additional 63MW, raising Department of Energy Renewables Deal of the Year conducted manpower trainings two were invited by a TESDA- order to support his family. worker or welder. His wife In May, Paul Aquino, then to supply, install, test and are issued and construction total capacity to 150MW In December, the project by Project Finance Interna- for local youths to upgrade their accredited school to become Pascua, a graduate of Mason- found out about the SMAW Energy Development commission wind turbines begins in earnest In October, EDC inks a receives its provisional tional, the only project in the skills and increase their chances part-time instructors. ry NC II, had no permanent job NC II program and encour- Philippines to make it to the Corporation (EDC) vice for the Burgos Wind Project In October, the first batch $315-million project financ- authority to operate from of getting employed. Rhenz Crisologo, 26, and prior to the training. Since work- aged him to participate. Now a Proud graduates of the Electrical chairman and CEO, an- (BWP) of wind turbines arrives on site ing loan backed by EKF, the the Energy Regulatory 2014 honor roll The first two trainings on Marcelino Pascua, 29, are ing with First Balfour as a laborer, certified welder, Balanay’s daily 2014 Installation and Maintenance NC nounces the company’s plans In April, a groundbreak- Danish export credit agency, Commission The financing deal carpentry and masonry in graduates of the manpower he has been able to support his rate has gone up to P500 and II program with their certificates to put up the largest wind ing ceremony marks the start The BWP achieves 1,044,043 with a group of foreign and BWP ends the year receives two further acco- 2013 had 25 participants each, training who were assigned at partner and young daughter. job offers do not run out. (top); The Carpentry NC II trainees farm in Southeast Asia with of early works development safe man-hours in Febru- local banks with over four million safe lades: 2014 Asia-Pacific Deal 80% of whom were high school the wind farm’s substation. Meanwhile, Marloun Ra- Meanwhile, Alfie Jay Agnir, at work an installed capacity of 86 for the BWP ary after eight months of In November, the BWP man-hours after 18 months of the Year by Euromoney’s graduates. Crisologo, who has Carpen- mos was one of the 25 partici- 24, is now working as an electri- megawatts (MW) By June, after Alstom construction is successfully commissioned of construction Trade Finance magazine, and In a January 2015 survey try NC II qualification, has been pants of the shielded metal arc cian in Saudi Arabia. Agnir had ing with 40 participants from 2013 and First Balfour are signed In April, the BWP’s and begins operation. The 2015 2014 Asia-Pacific Wind Deal participated in by 26 graduates, working with First Balfour since welding (SMAW) training in worked during the day and at- Burgos, Pasuquin, Bacarra and In March, EDC contracts to similar EPC contracts for expansion project is green- project receives its certificate The project financing deal of the Year by Infrastructure 22 said they found a job after October 2013 as a laborer. His 2014. Ramos, 32, had worked tended the class for the Electri- Laoag City ran from November Vestas of Denmark to an en- the project’s substation and lighted, increasing the of endorsement for feed- for the BWP is named Journal and Project Finance the training with EBWPC’s qualification helped him get a job as an assistant welder earn- cal Installation and Maintenance 2013 to March 2014. (Debbie gineering, procurement and transmission line, respec- project’s installed capacity by in-tariff eligibility from the the 2014 Asia-Pacific magazine contractors/subcontractors in First Balfour for the BWP’s ing P200 a day. After earning NC II in the evening. The train- Sabarre)  Lopezlink March 2015 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink March 2015  Looking Back Crafting the First Gen, EDC An employee’s Ongoings seum’s current exhibition, will tated numerous workshops and Common Ground, which was viewpoint relate how his community in shown in exhibitions here and formally opened the same day. corporate sustainability Mandaluyong City inspired abroad. It features 21 antiquarian maps CS: The the creation of his installation Cobcobo finished his bache- from the Lopez Museum and By Agnes de Jesus and Alexa Cancio Tahanang Walang Hagdan. To- lor’s degree in fine arts (major in Library collection drawn by policy statement ‘people’ gether, the two artists will offer advertising), cum laude, at the Western cartographers and tainability policy statement perspective insights into their respective art Technological University of the consistently included the Scar- crafting workshop to unify the Philippines. An active member borough Shoal, locally known as By Dario Pagcaliwagan practices as printmakers. organizational structure, pro- Aviado obtained his bach- of the PAP, he has shown in art Panacot or Bajo de Masinloc. cesses and procedures in the elor’s degree in fine arts from spaces and institutions here and Common Ground will run Global Reporting Philippine Women’s University abroad. He was one of the Cul- until May 30, 2015. Initiative, a frame- and later trained at the Escuela tural Center of the Philippines work of sustainabil- EDC president Richard Tantoco (rightmost) and ALKFI managing director Superior de Bellas Artes in 13 Artists awardees in 2012. ity reporting that Clarissa Ocampo (3rd from left) with (l-r) ALKFI project manager Jun Dungo, Madrid, Spain as well as Ecole Registration fee for the lec- Senior Associate Justice Anto- Announcement documents the wider The museum and library will Lopez Group Foundation Inc. Operations manager Angela Lopez, Kananga des Beaux Arts in Paris, France. ture is P135 (P115 for students) nio Carpio entitled “Histori- organization’s per- be closed on March 6-10 due Mayor Elmer Codilla and Leyte Gov. Leopoldo Petilla at the turnover A member of the Printmakers and includes admission and a cal Facts, Historical Lies, and formance in terms of to the annual museum staff ‘Mapa de las Yslas Artist Talk Association of the Philippines guided tour of the exhibitions. Historical Rights in the West not only economic, cultural trip. Philipinas’ Mapa de las (PAP), he has been a represen- Gourmet Farms Inc. will also Philippine Sea” on February 21. but environmental with Aviado, Yslas Philipinas was published FPH CSO Agnes de Jesus (standing, left) guides the workshop participants More Leyte students tative of the Philippines at the serve coffee and snacks during Backed by his research and from First Gen and EDC and social aspects as Sao Paolo Biennial, participant the lecture. in 1744 by the Jesuit Pedro Cobcobo on study of international maritime The Lopez Memorial Museum Murillo Velarde. This is a 12 well. With corporate in the India Triennial in New laws and ancient maps of China is at the ground floor, Benpres 1/4-inch x 18 1/4-inch reduced FIRST Gen Corporation and many aspects of business op- sustainability viewed Anchel Cruz (2nd from left) and benefit from typhoon- March 13 Delhi and Sixth Paris Biennial, Justice Carpio PRINTMAKERS Pandy and the Philippines, Justice Building, Exchange Road corner version of the large-format Energy Development Corpo- erations that need the attention as integral to the operations of her colleagues at the San Lorenzo among others. He has facili- Aviado and Joey Cobcobo Carpio presented strong points Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- 1734 Murillo map. It does ration (EDC), with observers of the whole company and the First Gen and EDC, the work- Ruiz Home for the Elderly presents resilient classrooms headline the last of the countering China’s claims on seum days and hours are Mondays not have vignettes or scenes from First Philippine Holdings president and CEO them- shop served as another step for Artist Talk series at the historical the West Philippine Sea, which to Saturdays, except holidays, 8 of people and places in the Corporation (FPH) and Lopez selves. them to formalize their corpo- THE quintuple bottom line MORE than 4,000 students hour, pursuant to the stan- Lopez Museum on March includes Scarborough Shoal a.m.-5 p.m. Avail of unlimited archipelago that appear in the Holdings Corporation, gath- “These issues are major risks rate sustainability commitment. framework to sustainable de- in Leyte will be enjoying their dard of Department of Public facts on West 13, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and Spratly Islands. access to exhibitions and library 1734 version and is signed by a ered in a workshop in February of companies in the Philippines Groups of First Gen and velopment consists of people, classes in typhoon-resistant Works and Highways and Aviado will talk about Philippine Sea The lecture brought in 150 resources by signing up for the Filipino engraver, Nicolas de la to discuss the next steps in their and abroad. Now even investors EDC representatives were planet, profit, economic con- classrooms after 48 classrooms the Minimum Performance how graphic arts is used guests from the IMOA and Lopez Museum membership pro- Cruz Bagay. However, as in the sustainability journey. want to know how companies tasked to create a corporate tribution and ethics. Anchel were turned over to 18 schools Standards and Specification of dispute as a platform for social LOPEZ Museum and the In- from historical, cultural, legal gram. Members can borrow books 1734 map, this map also shows As stressed by Agnes de will address these risks. Ac- sustainability policy statement Cruz of First Balfour Inc. in Kananga, Ormoc, Merida, the Department of Education commentary. Cobcobo, stitute of Maritime and Ocean and academic circles. from the lending section and get the Scarborough or Panacot Jesus, chief sustainability of- cording to the survey of the reflective of the First Gen provides a “people” perspec- Isabel and Albuera by the Lo- (DepEd) for typhoon-resilient one of the guest artists Affairs (IMOA) copresented The lecture was in conjunc- discounts on lectures, workshops Shoal, at the upper left side off ficer of FPH, in her opening Sustainability Accounting identity and where the use of tive to the effort. pez Group as part of its Leyte structures. The classrooms also Pampanga. in Propaganda, the mu- the lecture by Supreme Court tion with the library exhibition, and services for only P1,500. remarks: “In this ‘new normal’ Standards Board, capturing the the Lopez Values was captured Cruz shares her experi- Rebuilding project. feature new ceilings and wider of extreme weather events and intangible values in sustainabil- or mentioned. The consolidated ence at NAPA Day Care Richard Tantoco, president windows for better ventilation, By Jei-Jei Gertes and Kookie Majam rapidly changing environment, ity parameters (environmental, statement will not only act as a Center, a school chosen by and chief operating officer of -En plus wider blackboards, electric Lopez Values in Action companies need to evolve and social, ethics and governance) guide for the power companies First Balfour under its Reha- ergy Development Corporation fans and comfort rooms. adopt new ways to survive. The used to be considered as 18% of FPH, but also encourage bilitate a School project. Even (EDC), and Clarissa Ocampo, Last September 2014, the environmental and social dis- of the market value of the com- other companies within the before they reached the site, managing director of ABS-CBN Lopez Group finished con- The true heroism of Victorino Gubalane and Julius Ravelo turbances that were delegated pany. Today, they make up more Lopez Group to begin their they were already greeted by Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation struction of 24 typhoon-resis- trees and boulders in their risky their families considering the He encouraged everybody to a few departments of the than 80% of the valuation.” formal commitments to sus- the parents expressing their Inc. (ALKFI), led the turnover of tant classrooms for four schools the new classrooms. in Ormoc City, Isabel and Palo. effort to rescue nine individuals. adverse effect of the typhoon. to pray and assured them that, company before are becoming First Gen and EDC came tainability. thanks for the renovation of Trapped in Mahanagdong unavoidable and disrupting together in the corporate sus- the school of their children. The new classrooms costing The Lopez Group’s Leyte Re- Gubalane voluntarily extended in time, everything will be all “At that moment I knew P1.2 million each were built by building project has programmed his duty that lasted for four Unmindful of his personal right. It was only after three that what we were going to the Lopez Group using funds to construct 64 new classrooms nights and three days. All comfort and disregarding the days that Ravelo was able to go do would be worth it,” Cruz donated to ALKFI. and repair 10 classrooms in 23 throughout, he remained stead- risk to his very life, Ravelo home to his family. His house Yolanda-affected areas seen to says. EDC donated P4.5M and schools in Ormoc, Kananga, fast and dedicated in leading his forced his way through rugged had been blown away by the She was also at Francisco supervised the construction of Albuera, Merida, Palo and Isabel fellow guards and exerted his terrain and dangerous obstacles strong winds but, luckily, his benefit from OML Center study Legaspi Memorial School in the classrooms. The company using donations to ALKFI. best effort to coordinate opera- to bring food to 15 security family was safe. By Carlo Carlos Pasig, where she served as a tapped W. V. Coscolluela and An additional 32 classrooms tional activities under the most personnel trapped in Mahanag- Arthur Ashe said, “True her- teacher for a day when First Associates and Sy^2 and Asso- will also be constructed in Or- difficult and challenging -situa dong Geothermal Power Plant oism is remarkably sober, very The OML Center concluded its Balfour donated a Knowledge ciates for the architectural and moc City and Kananga using tion brought about by Yolanda. some 14 kilometers from the undramatic. It is not the urge rehabilitation study of Yolanda- Channel learning package. structural designs, respectively. funds from the Lopez Group His very words were: “Lahat EDC admin office. Though to surpass all others at whatever affected areas through a series “I studied the study mod- The classrooms were de- in support of the Department tayo ay may pamilya at hindi tired and weary, he was able cost, but the urge to serve others of presentations and turnover of ule to prepare for the volun- signed to withstand wind of Education’s Adopt-a-School natin alam kung ano nangyari to verify the status of some of at whatever cost.” And this was results and information materi- teering tasks. But because I velocity of 250 kilometers per program. (Toni Nieva) sa kanila… pero kailangan muna his security personnel’s families precisely what our kapamilya, als to the local government units am a mother, I could also use nating manatili at kumilos da- and was shocked to see that security officers Gubalane and (LGU) and other stakeholders. the module with my kids,” hil sa ngayon tayo lamang ang their houses were totally flat- Ravelo, showed in their inten- The presentations in Ta- she notes. FPH chairman Federico R. Lopez and ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III confer Yolanda Heroes awards on security inaasahan ng EDC (Energy tened and destroyed. tion to help others. cloban City and Palo, Leyte; What Cruz wants to do officers Julius Ravelo and Victorino Gubalane (2nd and 3rd from left) Development Corporation) na Ormoc City and Kananga; and and what First Balfour is do- makakatulong sa mga gawain…” General MacArthur and Qui- ing are fully aligned. HAVE you ever asked yourself, their safety and survival. and assume their responsibili- (“We all have families and we napondan in Eastern Samar “Those are good causes “What is a hero?” Heroes are Security officers Victorino ties. With prayers and hoping do not know what happened to were attended by representa- people who transform compas- Gubalane of Silver Link Secu- against hope that their families The OML Center team led by Dr. Rodel Lasco (2nd from left) at one of the supported by my company. them… but we need to stay and tives from LGUs and nongov- turnovers As an employee, I am able sion into heroic actions; they rity and Investigative Services would be safe from Yolanda’s act now because we are the only ernment/people’s organizations to assist my company in its put their best self forward to be Inc. and Julius Ravelo of Pow- rage, Gubalane and Ravelo re- ones that EDC expects to help as well as by barangay officials. restoring and improving settle- City and Kananga in coming of service to others. erlink Security and Investigative ported for work. in the task…”). He did this de- program to help the present Extended duty OML Center scientific ments, facilities, livelihood and up with development plans. and the future generations. It was a sunny and calm day Services Inc. had to make the spite receiving information that director Dr. Rodel Lasco said ecosystems, and in reducing The ecosystems rehabilita- On a personal level, my vol- Samar, Leyte parents attend Programa Genio in Ormoc City, but behind the toughest decision of their entire As Yolanda pounded Or- his house was flattened. Worse, the LGUs’ support for the study disaster risks in communities. tion and management com- unteering has made me feel seminar Programa Genio, the educational arm of ABS-CBN Lingkod image of tranquility, spine-chill- lives. Their families had been moc with ferocious winds and there was no word about his will not only help their respec- The vulnerability assess- ponent, meanwhile, focused like a good citizen who has a Kapamilya Foundation Inc., organized a seminar for 369 parents from ing news about the approach- convincing them not to leave deadly flying debris, Gubalane family. Dulag National High School in Leyte, and Osmeña, Basiao and Pagsulhogon tive towns but may potentially ment and land use planning particularly on mangrove reha- responsibility to the commu- ing super typhoon Yolanda was for work due to the looming and Ravelo rendered their du- Ravelo, on the other hand, elementary schools in Samar. For these parents, it was the first such seminar help other countries prepare for management component of the bilitation and evaluated the role nity. The experience taught being broadcast all over media. uncertainties the super typhoon ties. When the wind and rain successfully motivated his men they had ever attended. Aside from her talk on responsible parenting, disasters. study aimed to provide guid- of coastal vegetation in protect- me to have more patience Heading towards the Visayas might bring. Unmindful of started to subside, Gubalane to stand their ground, saying The two-part study provided ance and policy recommenda- ing nearby communities from facilitator Prof. Antonietta Rosel also led a discussion on the seven secrets region, the tropical cyclone had their personal safety and despite led and convinced other guards “Tinabangay lang ‘ta!” (“Let us Gubalane and Ravelo with their respective security agency presidents, Col. with my children,” Cruz of successful parents: faith, attention, listening, letting go, modeling, Pedro Tabangay of Powerlink Security (leftmost) and Col. Catalino Estabillo scientific inputs to national and tions for the local governments storm surges brought about by says. stirred the neighborhood into the odds, they knew they were to stay and wade through a help each other!”) despite their local government agencies in of Tacloban City, Palo, Ormoc typhoons. expression and celebration. (Maricar Estole) panic as residents prepared for duty-bound to report for work 300-meter road full of fallen pleas to be allowed to return to of Silver Link Security (rightmost) 10 Lopezlink March 2015 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink March 2015 11

Sudoku MARCH is traditionally the windiest Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! How does glaucoma month in the Philippines, so it makes Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, perfect sense that our cover feature is column at kahon. the impressive facility that changed the landscape of Region 1. takeBy Charizze Henson away your vision? Dear Rosie Pop quiz: what is the windiest spot perfect time to get yourself checked, especially if you have bouts of FOR a long time, Elaine Rivera loss of peripheral vision.” “A complete eye checkup is in the country? Answer: Ilocos Norte. blurry vision and headaches. Aside from the Kapamilya discounts it had difficulty driving, especially Glaucoma has no obvious highly recommended to those That’s one of the reasons Energy De- offers Lopez Group employees, Asian Eye has several clinics all over at night. She also suffered from manifestations in its early stag- who are aged 40 and above, velopment Corporation (EDC) picked the metro, both stand-alones and in malls, so you really don’t have a headaches, with blurring of vi- es. have high eye pressure, a family it to be the location of its multimillion- reason not to get checked! sion occurring almost every “Glaucoma is often painless, history of glaucoma, and suffer dollar Burgos Wind Project (BWP). Since we’re on the subject of health, did you know that sit- other day. In February 2014, she but depending on the type and from diabetes or hypertension.” Considered the biggest of its kind in ting—yes, that thing we do for hours and hours every day—can be was diagnosed with glaucoma. extent of the condition, a per- Rivera immediately under- the Philippines, the BWP adds wind dangerous to your health? A new study has pointed out that being Glaucoma is a group of eye son may suffer from eye pain, went laser surgery upon learn- power to EDC’s diversified geother- seated for long periods of time puts one at risk for a host of ailments; conditions that result in optic nausea, blurry vision, eye red- ing about her eye condition. mal, hydro and natgas portfolio. Presi- however, the remedy is simple—and practically painless. Find out on nerve damage, usually charac- ness, gradual loss of vision and “It’s a good thing my eye con- dent Ricky Tantoco and director Jon Russell share the company’s page 10! terized by increased eye pres- tunnel vision in the advanced dition was detected early. I no exciting Burgos journey and how it bested competitors in the race to ooOoo sure. stages,” Yap-Veloso explains. longer suffer from headaches harness wind power. Sana po dagdagan nyo pa yung digital transmitter nyo lalo na Asian Eye Institute glaucoma The damage caused by glau- and, more importantly, I was Have you gotten a “mahiwagang black box” yet? Weeks ago, we po sa Olongapo City, Zambales. Salamat po.—Paulo, via Face- specialist Dr. Imelda Yap-Velo- coma is irreversible, but treat- able to save my vision. I can reported the formal launch of ABS-CBN Digital Terrestrial Televi- book so says: “The eye has a ‘drainage ments like eye drops, lasers and still do daily tasks and even my sion’s ABS-CBN TVplus, heralding the country’s entry into the age We will bring this to the attention of the concerned organiza- of digital TV. It’s been touted as the biggest thing in TV since for- tions. Thank you for your insight. Clockwise from top: Emcee Dimpy Jazmines of SKYcable; The delegation from host companies FPH and Lopez system’ that allows fluid to exit other surgeries are aimed at hobbies like watching movies ever and we agree! We’ve seen the transformation with our own eyes, ooOoo Holdings; Warming up at the sprawling Philippine Sports Stadium grounds the eyes. If this drainage sys- lowering eye pressure to help and reading books.” tem does not work, the pressure preserve remaining vision. Asian Eye offers comprehen- being the satisfied owner of a “mahiwagang black box” purchased Sa nalalapit na pagtatapos ng ‘Forevermore,’ sana maibalik na ang then builds up. This increased Yap-Veloso strongly advises sive eye checkups and glaucoma at the neighborhood mall. We paid P2,500 for the box, thinking good vibes na na-witness ng mga viewers sa La Presa noon, lalo na eye pressure damages the optic patients to undergo eye check- screening to prevent vision loss. it would be cheaper and more cost-effective in the long run. Now, ang nakakakilig na eksena ng XaGnes.—Orko  Very Easy nerve, leading to permanent ups every year. For more info, call 898-2020. thanks to the ultra-clear sound and images, TV is big in our house- ooOoo  Easy hold again. As a fellow “mahiwagang black box” owner enthused: Your prizes are getting more awesome with every Facebook con-  Medium “We don’t have cable, so we’ve been putting up with a snowy screen test. I want that Mamou too! lunch!—Tina A ‘victorious’  Hard for years. With the ‘mahiwagang black box,’ we finally kissed the And it’s getting easier to join too, so why don’t you try your luck? Sitting for hours is very risky rival channels good-bye!” Who knows, you might end up having kurobuta sinigang or Wawa’s Power Plant Mall has rounded up some gift ideas for folks whose Prime Rib in the next few weeks. Good luck! IF you sit for hours every day, The researchers found that kids are graduating this March and April. Of course, the end of you are at serious risk of heart the benefits of walking at a classes also means summer outings, especially trips to the beach. The By Gerbs De Castro If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and reactions Walk the Talk and vascular disease, some can- light- intensity pace were al- Answer to February puzzle mall has got that covered as well with its must-buys for a fashionably cers, diabetes, metabolic syn- most identical to walking at a about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, please send Solution, tips and fun beach trip. AROUND 500 Lopez Group and Lopez Holdings Corpo- Rockwell Club team got under drome and several other degen- moderate-intensity pace. This them to Dear Rosie through email [email protected] employees, family members ration, with SKYcable em- way. computer program Our friends at Asian Eye Institute report that World Glaucoma or [email protected] or be a friend or fan on Facebook. erative diseases. suggests that it is not so much available at Week is on March 8-14. If you’re 40 years old and above, this is the and friends attended the Lo- ployer brand manager Dimpy August Villalon from Ener- Unfortunately, most of us sit the amount of effort put into www.sudoku.com pez Group HR Council-Lopez Jazmines serving as the morn- gy Development Corporation’s for long periods every day: in the exercise break that was Lifelong Wellness Walk the ing’s emcee. The invocation emergency response team then front of a computer, watching critical, but simply that the act Vector by Vector Open Stock Eats Talk (WTT) held at Ciudad de was led by FPH’s Ayesha Ma- discussed environment, safety TV, reading or driving. of regularly standing up and Victoria in Bulacan on Febru- rie Volpane and was followed and health reminders. The inactive are most at risk moving around is highly ben- ments throughout the day is Starting on March 21 ary 28. by the recitation of the Lopez The participants enjoyed ev- A large study published in 2015 eficial. sometimes more beneficial than ‘Visita Iglesia...Visita sa mesang Laguna’ Ciudad de Victoria is owned Credo and Values courtesy of ery step of the activity as they found that the sickest people This means that you don’t the same length of exercise in By Gerbs De Castro by the Iglesia ni Cristo and senior accountant Lorie Lyn went around in awe of the and those at the most risk of need to pant and puff and work one continuous bout. (Excerpted ‘FOOD’ offers free houses the world’s largest in- Santos from Lopez Holdings. world-class marvelous struc- THIS year, Roman Catholics and Sulyap’s kulawong puso Liliw, the footwear death are those who do no ex- up a sweat. Just standing up, from www.growyouthful.com) ng saging door arena—the Philippine FPH senior manager Ross tures. ercise whatsoever (those who walking around, using the stairs most Protestant groups will be capital of Laguna, boasts of Arena. The 140-hectare estate Hamo gave the welcome re- Back at the assembly area, are classed as inactive). The instead of the elevator and observing the Holy Week from the redbrick St. John the cooking classes also includes the largest sta- marks. they feasted on a heavy break- researchers found that when standing while on the phone Sports & Wellness March 30 to April 4, 2015. Dur- Baptist Parish Church dium in the country, the Philip- Before taking on the six-ki- fast of pork adobo. inactive people performed even or at a meeting are all likely to calendar ing this time, expect Filipinos to which dates back to pine Sports Stadium. lometer route, the traditional The WTT has been continu- small increases in activity there help. MARCH be watching processions and re- 1605. for 20th year The month’s walk was stretching and exercise por- ing to attract a consistent huge were big benefits. If you watch TV, get up dur- 8: Run United 1, ligious programs, attending talks The home of FOOD magazine serves up fun-filled free cooking classes for food- hosted by First Philippine tion headed by Rockwell Club number of walkers for the past The greatest reductions in ing the commercial breaks, do such as “The Seven Last Words,” a national cultural 5K/10K/21K (SM MOA, ies and kitchen-savvy people on its 20th anniversary. Holdings Corporation (FPH) instructor Joel Bohol and the several months. the risk of premature death some housework, walk around. reciting the pabasa and the like. treasure, St. Gregory Pasay), 3am. Fee: P700- Over the year, four cooking classes titled “Food Tastings” will were seen when those who were Take a walk during your lunch One of our most notable cus- the Great Parish Church, P900. Register at runrio. Garden salad and Japanese cucumber juice from be presented by FOOD and Lifestyle Network. FOOD also tapped completely inactive became break. Conduct one-on-one toms is the Visita Iglesia, wherein Costales Nature Farms is located in Majayjay. com/2015-run-united-1 professional chefs as mentors for the series. moderately active. meetings while walking out- people visit seven churches, usually Cap your day at San Luis de Obispo Tolosa On April 12 15: Lezgo Run, The first leg on March 21, featuring easy-to-make home pizza This study also found that doors with colleagues. on Maundy Thursday or spread over several days until Easter Sunday Parish Church, built in 1738, in Lucban and visit the Kamay ni 3K/5K/10K/21K (CCP and pasta recipes, will lack of exercise is twice as likely Long periods spent sitting, if the churches are located in different areas. Completing the Visita Hesus Shrine. Run for 75 scholars let participants’ creative to kill you as obesity. independent of other physical Complex, Pasay), 3:30am. Iglesia, it is said, means that one’s wish or prayer will be granted. Don’t forget to fortify yourselves at these seven establishments juices flow with the All it takes to avoid dying activity, are quite harmful. Just Fee: P450-P750. Contact At the same time, some devotees opt to pray the 14 Stations of very close to the aforementioned churches. in DZMM Takbo 2015 pizza creations activity prematurely is a brisk 20-min- sitting, with a lack of physical 0916-3485232 or runtaran- the Cross. This means they visit a total of 14 churches or, due to In Calamba, check out Ding Hao Chinese Cuisine and, in Bay, to be held at Project HELP scholars affected by past regular registration fee of P900, til March 8 will be given a P100 ute walk each day. People who activity, can raise blood triglyc- [email protected] time or other constraints, pray two stations in seven churches. Kamayan sa Palaisdaan, whose crispy pata is a must-try. 22: Let’s Run 1, Pie Tomas Morato, the typhoons by joining DZMM 10K (P700), 5K (P600) and 3K discount as an early bird rate. engaged in moderate levels of eride level, blood sugar, blood 5K/10K/ We all have our own itineraries for this tradition, but for this At Lake Pandin, contemplate nature and experience dining in official venue partner. Takbo 2015 which will be held (P500). The fee comes with a This is the fifth time DZMM exercise such as taking an en- pressure, C-reactive protein, 20K (CCP Complex, year, do consider Laguna and Quezon, which offer an array of an ancestral house in San Pablo City’s Sulyap Gallery Cafe and The rest of the at Bonifacio Global City in race kit and bib number as well is organizing a run to advocate ergetic 20-minute daily walk and stimulate the appetite hor- Pasay), 3am. Fee: P700- Spanish-era churches—and great food stops along the way. Restaurant as you taste the delectable kulawong puso ng saging. “Food Tastings” class- Taguig on April 12. as a singlet with the registrant’s education, following Takbo Para were 16% to 30% less likely to mone leptin. These are risk fac- P900. Register at tinyurl. If one is coming from Manila, the first stop would be St. John Right beside the Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is Ralph- es will run through- Through the fun run, preferred statement and a sa Karunungan that was held die than the inactive. tors for obesity, cardiovascular com/letsrun1reg the Baptist Church in Calamba. Established in 1779, this was joy’s Restobar with its delicious menudong Tagalog. out the year, allowing DZMM aims to raise funds for finisher’s shirt. from 2011 to 2014 and benefited Any movement is good disease, inflammation mainly 29: UP ROTC Dash, the baptismal site of Jose Rizal, and just a stone’s throw away After shopping for affordable footwear on Gat Tayaw Street in participants to explore the continued scholarship of its Raffle prizes will also be scholars from Ondoy-, Sendong- The good news is that some in women, rapid aging and sev- from the Rizal Shrine. Liliw, try the great steaks and pasta at Arabela. 3.2K/5K/10K (UP Dili- recipes for health and 75 scholars, who have benefited given away at the event. and Habagat-affected areas. research shows that regular, eral other chronic degenerative Traveling down to the town of Bay, do drop by at St. Augus- Take a break and refresh yourselves at the Taytay Falls and dine man, QC), wellness, hearty break- from Takbo Para sa Karunungan Senior citizens can avail of For more info, call 415- short and quite gentle exercise diseases. tine Parish Church, built in 1578. wellness-style on the organic dishes of Costales Nature Farms in 5:30am. Fee: P400-P600. fast meals and delec- that was launched in 2011. the 20% discount, while stu- 2272 locals 5674/5603/5641 breaks can make a big differ- Fractionized exercise San Pablo City is where Saint Paul the First Hermit Cathedral Majayjay. Don’t forget to eat at Mustiola’s, the so-called best carinde- Register at tinyurl. table sugar rush gift DZMM Takbo 2015 in- dents can get P100 off for any or visit dzmm.com.ph/takbo. ence to the dangers of sitting Breaking up your exercise dating back to 1721 is located. ria in Lucban town, with its budget-friendly home-cooked meals. com/DASHUPROTC ideas. Register and re- cludes the 21K category with a category. Those who register un- (Kane Choa) for long periods. into small, manageable seg- San Bartolome Apostol Parish Church in Nagcarlan, built in But despite these proffered gastronomic ideas during a most 1752, was featured in the ABS-CBN series “Kampanerang Kuba” solemn part of the year, it would still be best to eat in moderation, serve a slot at tinyurl. starring Anne Curtis in 2005. even as we help boost the livelihoods of our countrymen in other com/foodtastings. 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By Bebeth Timbol What’sfrom ABS-CBN Publishing new this March ‘Working Mom’ Ruffa and her new love in picnics with ‘StarStudio’ In an exclusive, tell-all interview, Ruffa Gutierrez and French- Lotlot and kids Israeli IT expert Jordan Mouyal share with StarStudio how they Working Mom invites you to a fun met and fell in love. “It’s Showtime” host Coleen Garcia bares it picnic with cover mom Lotlot de all in this prelude to summer, opening up about her life story and Leon and her brood. The veteran her romance with Billy Crawford. Read about the Toni Gonzaga- actress shares how she coped with living apart from her kids Paul Soriano romance and their surprise engagement. and stays active in show business, and how she has found love Get the newest issues of your favorite magazines at leading book- again. This issue gears you up for the season with tricks for pretty stores and magazine stands nationwide. To download, users on An- summer hair, swimsuits that love you back, and ways to spice up droid devices must download the Zinio app from the Android Market. your marriage. Also in the magazine: a peek at the Mañosas’ eco- The app is also available through the iPad App Store. PC and Mac friendly garden, family-friendly restos and organizing tips from users can access Zinio at zinio.com. You may also subscribe to your fa- Daphne Oseña. vorite ABS-CBN Publishing magazines or purchase current and back issues by logging on to http://store.abs-cbn.com/categories/Magazines/ Step up with ‘Chalk’! Current-Issues/. Chalk gives you another special back-to-back issue with teen sen- sations Bianca Umali and Miguel Tanfelix, and One Direction gracing the covers! We also give you our fearless fashion, beauty and lifestyle of- ‘Metro’ fetes 20 years of ferings to challenge you into becoming a better ‘ASAP’ version of yourself. Metro gathers some of the biggest names in showbiz for a spe- ‘FOOD’ is all about cial tribute to “ASAP.” Setting the stage for a stylish music fête, this three-cover special features the “ASAP” stars all glammed up pizza to celebrate two decades of the Sunday music extravaganza and FOOD’s first issue of the year is all about pizza, fashion trendsetter. Also, whether you’re planning a “staycation” featuring in its glossy pages easy tricks to make or out-of-the-country trip, Metro guides you with a list of the the perfect mouth-watering crust at home. hottest new spots, top art exhibitions and must-read books. Plus, FOOD also lets readers prep for the sunny season be inspired by the charmed lives of two Filipinas who’ve made with yummy Mediterranean snacks and spreads London and Kuala Lumpur their home. anyone can enjoy while basking under the sun. Rockwell Power Plant Finds By Jessa Bandiola Of graduations

& vacationsThomas Sabo MARCH in this part of the world Towers. means two things: “no more teach- On the lookout for the perfect gradua- ‘Cinderella’ ers, no more books” and summer! tion gift? What could be more fitting than Relive the story of Cinderella as she suffers her evil stepmother and Power Plant Mall lets you tick all a piece of jewelry to show your young grad stepsisters, finds her missing glass slipper and lives happily ever after. the boxes on your list, whether you that what she has accomplished is This March, Lily James, Helena Bonham Carter, Cate Blanchett and need graduation gifts for the young precious? Head to Thomas Sabo Hayley Atwell will play your favorite characters in this retelling of the ones or stuff for that weekend at at the R2 Level to find the per- classic fairytale at the Power Plant Mall Cinema. the beach. fect accessory for the deserving ‘Insurgent’ graduate! Tris, Jeanine, Four and Caleb are at it again! The second install- Soak Swimwear Editorial Advisory Board Mike Lopez / Boo Chanco ment of the “Divergent” trilogy, “Insurgent,” will be in theaters this Executive Editor Rosan Cruz Soak up the sun! From bags to cover- March. Find out which secrets will be unraveled and what will ups to swimwear, it’s time to gear up on happen to their future world. Which faction will rule? Catch it at Contributing Editors summer essentials from Soak Swimwear the Power Plant Cinema. Carla Paras-Sison (Lopez Holdings) Hazel Velasco (FPHC) in the SoFA Retail Lab at the Archeology Wing, R2 Level. Baker’s Dozen Estela de la Paz (First Gen) Arlene Torres (SkyCable) National Fragrance Day Kane Choa (ABS-CBN) Vienn Tionglico (Rockwell) Looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Stop by the new Bebeth Timbol (ABS-CBN Publishing) Dulce Baybay (LGFI) Stop and smell the roses as we celebrate National Fragrance home of Baker’s Dozen to get your fix! With a variety of sweets to Dimpy Jazmines (Wellness) Fernando Diaz de Rivera (EDC) Day on March 21. Fall in love with the different fragrances that choose from, you will definitely feel the sugar rush. Stop by the P1 Circulation Lucy Torres (Tel. 449-2468) L’Occitane en Provence offers. Take your pick of lavender, fresh Concourse Level near True Value to make Editorial and Layout Mousetrap Publishing verbena and the floral scents of your weekends a bit sweeter! peony, cherry blossom and rose. LopezLink is published by Lopez Holdings Corp. PR Group Visit L’Occitane en Provence 4/F Benpres Bldg., Ortigas, Pasig City at the R1 Level. Tel. no. (63-2) 449-2345 Santi’s Delicatessen For feedback, email [email protected] Go on a gastronomic ad- Follow us on Twitter: @lopezlinkph venture with a plate of excellent Available online at www.Lopezlink.ph gourmet products from Santi’s Delicatessen at the Joya Lofts and