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GL@DENR Protect Wildlife ABS-CBN holds net income at P9.2B DENR, USAID unveil new biodiversity ENERGY Development Cor- 25% average drop in prices for Revenues increased by almost conservation project poration (EDC) posted con- these plants resulted in a rev- P0.40 billion as annual wind on to ratings lead solidated revenues of P34.2 bil- enue loss of over P1.4 billion energy generation increased THE Department of Environ- lion and recurring net income full-year,” EDC chief financial by 60 gigawatt hours (GWh) ment and Natural Resources ABS-CBN is still the most Kantar Media used a nation- Aside from “FPJ’s Ang attributable (RNIA) to equity officer Nestor Vasay stated. from 260 GWh to 320 GWh (DENR) is collaborating with watched network in the Philip- wide panel size of 2,610 urban Probinsyano,” the other top-rat- holders of the parent of P9.2 “However, EDC has moved in 2015 and 2016, respective- the United States Agency for pines as it kept its lead over rival and rural homes to represent ing Kapamilya shows include billion for 2016. quickly to address and manage ly. International Development network GMA in February. 100% of the total Philippine “Your Face Sounds Familiar RNIA posted a 4% year-on- the downside from potentially EDC’s hydro unit posted (USAID) to enhance the pro- According to data from Kantar viewing TV population. Kids” (36.8%), “” year increase on top of improved low spot market prices,” he a 21% increase in annual rev- tection and conservation of the Media, ABS-CBN hit an average ABS-CBN’s prime time (32.5%), “MMK” (30.7%), “TV L-R: ABS-CBN officials Carlo L. Katigbak, Ging Reyes, Liza Aleta, Cory Vidanes and Lauren Dyogi at the open audience share of 44% among ur- series “FPJ’s ” Patrol” (30.2%), “My Dear Heart” performance and lower operat- added. enues, primarily driven by forum country’s rich biological diversity. ing expenses of the Negros Is- As of December 2016, EDC higher sales volume, while the The DENR and USAID ban and rural homes in February, starring remains (27.4%), “” land and First Gen Hydro busi- has lined up contracts that will Mindanao and Palinpinon geo- launched the Protect Wildlife higher than GMA’s 35%. the most watched program in (25.1%), “Goin’ Bulilit” (24.5%), ness units. cover 100% of Bacman’s capac- thermal power plants also re- ABS-CBN champions media project, a five-year, P1.2-bil- The Kapamilya network con- February with an average na- “Wildflower” (21.5%), “Rated K” Revenues recorded a P0.1- ity and almost 80% of Nasulo’s. corded revenue increases from lion initiative that seeks to tinued to rule prime time with tional TV rating of 37.9%. (19.3%), “Ipaglaban Mo” (19.1%), billion marginal decrease as EDC’s 150-megawatt Bur- a combination of higher sales address biodiversity loss and an audience share of 47%, the Out of the 20 most watched “Doble Kara” (19%), “It’s Show- compared to 2015, as depressed gos wind farm continued to volume and average contract and information literacy in PMC rampant wildlife trafficking in morning block with 38%, the shows in the country last time-Saturday” (18.8%) and “TV By Kane Choa spot market prices for the Bac- build on its 2015 performance. price. the . noontime block with 45% and month, 14 were produced by Patrol Weekend” (18.5%). (Source: DENR Sec. Gina Lopez and the afternoon block with 44%. ABS-CBN. news.abs-cbn.com) man and Nasulo geothermal OVER 1,000 mass communi- Roles of media aged students to develop the US Ambassador Sung Kim led “‘Protect Wildlife’ is not Lopez said that nurturing plants’ uncontracted capac- cation students from all over Katigbak also shared the habit of fact-checking. EDC announces cash dividends the launch of the newest biodi- only the name of our project. the country’s endemic species ity offset gains in sales volume the Philippines gained a more three roles of media: to report Also serving as resource versity conservation project in It is also the imperative for all was the country’s contribution firm-wide. ENERGY Development Corporation (EDC) declared cash informed and critical under- and stay committed to pursu- speakers were ABS-CBN News Filstream pirate box owners arrested the country, held at Sequoia Ho- of us to take care of the spe- to humanity. By Nerissa Fernandez “The Bacman and Na- dividends of P0.14 per common share and P0.0008 per preferred standing of the media in the ing the truth, to advocate and chief of reporters Lynda Jumilla, tel in on March 6. cies with which we share the “Wildlife is therefore an in- sulo geothermal plants were share. Stockholders of record as of March 20, 2017 will receive 11th Pinoy Media Congress take a stand on fundamental is- broadcast journalists Ted Failon, The event, co-organized by the planet,” he added. tegral part of developing areas. ALAN Zhou and Roland Lu, of Filstream box distributors in our power to prosecute all who amongst the most exposed to the dividend to be paid on or before April 12, 2017. The dividend (PMC) held at the St. Mary’s sues, and to take part in nation- Ces Oreña-Drilon and Jeff USAID and the DENR’s Bio- Lopez lauded the project’s Taking care of them will give the owners and operators of Illinois and Florida. would attempt to pirate our last year’s record-low electricity declaration was approved by the EDC board on February 28. College Quezon City campus building through serving the Canoy, VERA Files trustee El- diversity Management Bureau, tagline, stating that “conserva- us great ecotourism zones that Shenzhen Welnavi Technol- Arrested together with Zhou content,” said Lopez. spot market prices. A reported and beamed live via satellite country not only through news, len Tordesillas, Ramon Tuazon was part of the World Wildlife tion is not protecting nature can help people in the com- ogy Co., Ltd. factory, who po- and Lu were two programmers, “Piracy is like a cancer in the to Visayas State University in stories and entertainment, but of the Commission on Higher Day celebration on March 3. from people. It is protecting munities and lift them out of lice determined illegally pro- who were all charged with content industry. The pirates, in February. also through action. Education, ABS-CBN News Amb. Kim said that the nature for people.” poverty,” she stated. grammed pirate IPTV boxes copyright infringement. Zhou, their selfish pursuit of short- With the theme “Media Citing ABS-CBN Lingkod head for Futures, Standards and project was part of the con- She reiterated that the per- Two pilot areas have been in Shenzhen and marketed and Lu and the two programmers term profits, have absolutely no and Information Literacy: Un- Kapamilya Foundation Inc. as Ethics Chi Almario-Gonzales, tinuing collaboration between spective of the DENR under selected for the project: Pala- sold them around the world are expected to stay in jail until regard for their negative impact derstanding Media in Today’s an example of how media can PLDT vice president for Digital the two governments, along her leadership was area devel- wan province including Tub- under the “Filstream” brand, trial which is to begin in about on the industry. We will con- Changing Society,” the three- make a direct impact on peo- Marketing Strategy Carlo Ople, with the private sector, civil opment and making sure that bataha Reef, and the Sulu were arrested and charged with a year. Shenzhen Welnavi has tinue our vigilance in finding day annual media conference ple’s lives, Katigbak reminded ABS-CBN head for Digital society and individual com- the resources in an area, espe- Archipelago including Zam- copyright infringement by the been fully shut down. and prosecuting all pirates re- organized by ABS-CBN and the delegates that to be a media Media Services Dennis Lim, munities to strengthen natural cially its flora and fauna, are boanga City and Tawi-Tawi Shenzhen police in Shenzhen, ABS-CBN Global COO gardless of the cost,” he added. the Philippine Association of practitioner is ultimately to be ABS-CBN Film Restoration and environmental resource enjoyed by the people them- province. (Excerpted from denr. Guangdong, China. Raffy Lopez was very clear As the Filstream signal has Communication Educators of service to the public. head Leo Katigbak, scriptwriter management in the country. selves. gov.ph) The arrests in China were the about the company’s stand been shut down, victims who featured news and entertain- ABS-CBN News head Ging and author Ricky Lee, “The culmination of an eight-month against piracy. purchased the Filstream boxes ment media practitioners who Reyes also underscored the im- Greatest Love” head writer Jerry long worldwide investigation “The management of ABS- may call 1-866-746-6988 to shared their expertise and ex- portance of media literacy. Gracio, ABS-CBN Internation- spearheaded by ABS-CBN. To CBN has absolutely no toler- receive one month free TFC periences with the next genera- She said the media should re- al Sales and Distribution head date, the investigation has re- ance for content piracy. We will subscription or visit www.tfc- tion of Filipino mass commu- act to disruptions and navigate Leng Raymundo, ABS-CBN SKYBIZ, Landbank sulted in the arrest and seizure continue to do everything in usa.com/tfcbox for details. nicators. through distractions constantly head of Research for Channel 2 In his opening remarks, but should never lose sight of Liza Aleta, ABS-CBN Publish- ABS-CBN president and CEO their mission to work for an ing Inc. managing director Mark Promos & offers First Balfour head office goes solar In its next step towards promoting sustainability, Carlo L. Katigbak emphasized enlightened public, which is the Yambot and ABS-CBN business strengthen ties via VSAT First Balfour has installed a 100-kilowatt peak solar rooftop in its corporate office in Sucat, Parañaque. The the importance of media litera- foundation of any democracy. unit head Ruel Bayani. Subscribe to Detecting fake news SKYBIZ debuted its first Cus- gether with Landbank network security through APSTAR, 400-photovoltaic module system was energized in November 2016 in time for the company’s 47th anniversary. cy at a time when everyone can The students also had a tomer Management Education consultant Ramesh Chugani SKYBIZ’s premier partner and SKYdirect and The solar rooftop is expected to generate an average of 144,900 kilowatt-hours annually. This will reduce the freely disseminate information Focusing on the issue of mis- chance to exchange views program with Landbank of the and information technology transporter of satellite feeds. facility’s power consumption costs by 33% every month. Being the very first Building for Ecologically Responsive get a free KFC via social media. He encouraged information online, ABS-CBN with ABS-CBN officials led Philippines at the APSTAR officer Edwin Icban, attended This was followed by an actu- Design Excellence (BERDE)-certified facility in the Philippines, the First Balfour head office is also equipped with students to use their voices in a News Public Service head and by Katigbak, Reyes, COO for headquarters in Hong Kong. a short-course training on very al site survey and a firsthand ex- bucket meal! a rainwater harvesting system and energy-efficient lighting. The BERDE program was developed by the Philippine positive way and create content Bayan Mo, iPatrol Mo head Broadcast Cory Vidanes and Apply for any SKYdirect post- Green Building Council as a response to the Philippine building industry’s need to proactively address the SKYBIZ VP for Sales and small aperture terminal (VSAT) perience of APSTAR’s service paid plan and avail of a free that is truthful, inspiring and Rowena Paraan gave tips in de- head of TV Production Lau- Marketing Dicky Liwanag, to- C-band technology and data capability for network monitor- negative impacts of climate change. (Dolly Pasia) empowering. tecting fake news and encour- renti Dyogi. KFC bucket meal worth P600 ing and resolution, which fur- for every successful installation ther encouraged Landbank to until March 17, 2017. With a upgrade its services. SKYdirect subscription, fami- Rockwell Business Center-Sheridan SKYBIZ and Landbank have lies can enjoy popular channels been working together in at in high definition such as HBO least 126 broadband and VSAT HD, AXN HD, History HD, sites since 2012. During the af- Cartoon Network HD and Rockwell moves forward to Mandaluyong termath of typhoon Yolanda in By Rachel Varilla NBA Premium HD, as well 2013, Landbank was the first channels and shows not avail- banking facility in the typhoon- HAVING established itself as Rockwell Business Center- of the congested business dis- grade A workspaces. The North with 100% backup power, en- and security. 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Icban, Landbank IT officer 9349 or visit skybiz.com.ph. well in Rockwell Center, the The development is an ideal The project has two towers 2,400 square meters. Dedicated drop-off points bring the brand’s coveted life- latest addition to the brand’s corporate address that veers which will house approximately The structure will have seven and entrances for the office and style of working and living in growing office portfolio is The away from the hustle and bustle 44,000 square meters worth of elevators and will be equipped retail areas guarantee privacy this strategic new location. Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline  Lopezlink March 2017 Councils Lopezlink March 2017  couch potato treats HR Updates 10 grand finalists clash CSR Council kicks in ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’ off 2017 with TED TEN of the best singers from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mind- anao are giving their all to fight for their families and keep their dreams Talks-style assembly alive in the grand finals of “Tawag By Caloy Campos ng Tanghalan” on “It’s Showtime.” “Ang Huling Tapatan” began on EVERY year, Lopez Group hosted by different members of These are LGFI, ABS- March 6 and will come to a conclu- Foundation Inc. (LGFI) gath- the LCC. CBN Lingkod Kapamilya FPH chief sustainability officer DZMM Special Projects head May ‘I CANdidates’ show grit sion on March 11 at Resorts World ers the Lopez CSR Council Cedie Lopez Vargas, Foundation Inc., ABS-CBN Agnes de Jesus Ceniza OML Center’s Marianna Vargas Manila, where the first “Tawag ng (LCC) members to present president and head of LGFI, Integrated Public Service, the in ‘I Can Do That’ Tanghalan” grand champion will On Saturday, the five daily win- Callo, Mary Gidget dela Llana, Who will give the most im- All ears as the presenters discuss their CSR programs Eight Kapamilya idols are out to show their grit and share updates of their expressed enthusiasm that this First Philippine Holdings Cor- be named. ners will battle it out and woo the Marielle Montellano, Pauline pressive set of performances? and prove they can do anything to entertain view- CSR programs that range from year’s gathering will result in poration Corporate Sustain- Every day, the competition hurados and the madlang people. Agupitan, Eumee Capile, Noven Whose life will be changed for- ers! “I Can Do That” will test the will and imagi- “Building Sustainable Futures” more engagements among ability program, the Avion and will declare a winner among a set The singing champions have Belleza, Sam Mangubat, Carl- ever? nation of “I CANdidates” , Arci to “Saving Lives through Mu- the members in strengthening San Gabriel program of First of grand finalists, but the Friday also bared not only their talent malone Montecido and “ultimate Don’t miss “It’s Showtime,” Muñoz, Sue Ramirez, , JC Santos, Gab sic.” and advancing their CSR pro- Gen, OML Center, Phil-Asia winner will be announced only on but also the stories and motiva- resbakers” Froilan Canlas and Ra- Mondays to Saturdays on ABS- Valenciano, Wacky Kiray and Daniel Matsunaga For a more engaging event, grams. Assistance Foundation Inc. and Saturday. tions behind their dreams: Maricel chel Gabreza. CBN! as they perform hilarious, nerve-wracking and ex- LGFI styled this year’s general A total of 17 Lopez Group the Zero Hero program of First traordinary feats. “I Can Do That” was developed assembly à la TED Talks. After companies, foundations and Balfour. by Israel’s Armoza Formats, with local versions in ABS-CBN News entries short-listed for NYF honors every three presentations an councils attended the gen- The LCC also welcomed 20 countries. and Alex Gonzaga open forum was conducted to eral assembly to learn about the the entry of Sikat Solar Foun- will host the Philippine version, which premieres FOUR entries from ABS-CBN Best Coverage of a Continuing the ever-growing threat of climate notched the Philippines’ first trophy take questions from the audi- CSR programs and projects of dation Inc. and Mount Apo News made it as finalists in this News Story category and “Typhoon change, also made it to the final list from the Cannes Corporate Media on March 11. ence. The three forums were 10 LCC members. Foundation Inc. this year. year’s New York Festivals (NYF) Lando” by prime time newscast in the category Climate Change & and TV awards for its entry “Sisid.” World’s Best TV & Films compe- “TV Patrol” in the Best Newscast Sustainability. The NYF World’s Best TV & tition, which will be held on April category. Completing the finalists from Films competition honors program- 25 in Las Vegas, USA. Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Do- ABS-CBN News is “Mukha,” ming in all lengths and forms from Leading the hopefuls for the cuCentral documentary “Warmer,” another award-winning documen- over 50 countries with categories festival’s bronze, silver and gold which follows broadcast journalist tary that airs on ANC. Its episode that mirror today’s global trends 6th GCSEA salutes exemplary customer medals are “Lando’s Wrath” by late- Atom Araullo’s journey from Mal- “Serbisyo” is a finalist in the Current and encourage the next generation night newscast “Bandila” in the abon to Norway to find answers to Affairs category. Last year,“Mukha” of storytellers and talent. Jona adds 1st album to career milestones service that evolves with the times By Joyce Jimenez customers. It’s about treating source client servicing. How- JONA is set to impress listeners as a Kapamilya (“Queen of the Love Untold,” “You” from “My Ex ONE of the oldest business ad- them like family.” ever, he was proud to share with her amazing vocals as she fi- Night: Jona”) and becoming one & Whys” and “Maghihintay Ako.” ages states that the “customer is Honored were Agent of the that the team has gone beyond nally releases her first album under of the “Birit” Queens of “ASAP.” Completing the track list are king.” ABS-CBN Global Cus- Year and Bida Best Asia Pacific expectations. Star Music. Jona’s self-titled album features three bonus tracks: “Ano Bakit tomer Service & Supply Chain Dyan makes her entrance Migrant Market Customer “You guys have treated our After being welcomed to her original love songs, such as the car- Paano” (cinematic version), “Till Management (CS & SCM) Service Agent Ian Israel Junio customers like true Kapamilyas, in ‘The Better Half’ new home in ABS-CBN, the rier single “Ano Nga Ba Tayo?,” “Ma- the End of Time” featuring Boy- takes it to the next level and de- More viewers nationwide are hooked on “The Bet- and Team of the Year, Team and for that I’m truly grateful power belter has gained new fans tibay,” a duet with Regine Velasquez, BandPH and “I’ll Never Love This fines customers as “Kapamilya.” ter Half ” because aside from its thrilling scenes, it Arisa, led by Arisa Magat. and I will never stop acknowl- and achieved several milestones “Till the End of Time,” “Ano Bakit Way Again,” a duet with Gary Va- Committed to the Kapamilya also shares lessons on love and family that reso- CS & SCM head Emma edging your contributions,” in her career: interpreting a song Paano” and “Last Message.” lenciano. values that come with being one, nate with viewers. The story is bound to get more Endaya shared that the agents Lopez said. from Himig Handog P-Pop Love The album also includes her “Jona” is produced by Patty the CS & SCM team recognized exciting as veteran actress joins the rose to the top because of their Other exemplary CS agents Songs 2016 (“Maghihintay Ako”), renditions of TV and movie theme Mayoralgo and Jonathan Manalo. customer service agents who series. What changes will Dyan (Carmi) bring to exemplify the Kapamilya way in kind of customer service, one recognized at the 6th GCSEA recording a song for the 25th an- “MMK” (“Because You Loved Me”), songs such as “I’ll Never Love This It is now available at all leading the lives of Camille (), Rafael client servicing during the 6th that sets ABS-CBN Global were Mhyrna Macarasig, Bida niversary compilation album of staging her first major solo concert Way Again” from “Barcelona: A music stores. ( JC de Vera), Bianca (Denise Laurel) and Marco Global Customer Service Excel- apart from other companies. Best Asia Pacific Transient Mar- (Carlo Aquino)? Don’t miss “The Better Half,” lence Awards (GCSEA) held at “All things equal, the most ket Customer Service Agent of weekdays after “It’s Showtime” on ABS-CBN and the Restaurant 9501, ABS-CBN important thing that the cus- the Year; Geremay Joi Jerao, Bida ABS-CBN HD (SKYcable Channel 167). Asia’s biggest hit series to air on ABS-CBN ABS-CBN Global COO Raffy Lopez (center) and CS & SCM head Emma Andaya (3rd from left) with Team of the on January 16. tomers would notice and will Best US CS Agent; Rita Rufo, ABS-CBN announced its latest Year winner Team Arisa. Also in photo are presenter and program hosts and Elmo ABS-CBN Corporation be their point of staying is good Bida Best Canada CS Agent; ‘Barcelona’ premieres on acquisition of Asia’s biggest hit Magalona chief executive officer Carlo L. customer service,” she said. Joel Silvano, Bida Best Europe series, such as “Love in the Moon- Katigbak stressed This kind of customer service, CS Agent; Joy Camille Palacio, rules over Cinema One in March light,” “Legend of the Blue Sea,” the importance of in turn, keeps the customer at- Bida Best Technical Support as Choice Artist, highlighted by the TV premiere of “Hwarang,” “Weightlifting Fairy,” relational customer tached. Agent; and Lealyn Flores, Bida “Barcelona: A Love Untold” on March 12 at 8 p.m. “Goblin,” “W” and “Doctors.” service: putting Endaya also explained that Best Telesales Agent. The premiere is part of Cinema One’s Blockbuster Evelyn Raymundo, head of themselves in cus- this year’s theme represented Rounding out the awardees Sundays which also features other favorites such as ABS-CBN Integrated Acquisi- tomers’ shoes and how TFC’s products and ser- were Aileen Barnuevo, Bida Mario Maurer’s “Take Me Home” (March 19) and tions and International Sales and Lee Min Ho, meanwhile, is addressing their vices, and even how CS & SCM Best Retention CS Agent; Alex Gonzaga’s “My Rebound Girl” (March 26). Distribution, shared the news dur- back on Philippine television with needs on point, and engages with their customers, Crystal Cerrado, Bida Best On Romance Central every Sunday at 6 p.m., catch ing the recently concluded 11th one of Korea’s top leading ladies, recognizing how have evolved over the years. Backline and Demand Fulfill- Kathryn in “She’s Dating the Gangster” on March Pinoy Media Congress. Jun Ji Hyun, in a different love story their differences One example is the CSR ment CS Agent; Mark Louie 12, “Crazy Beautiful You” on March 19 and “Barcelo- First in line is “Love in the about a mermaid in love with a hu- and experiences are team’s migration from out- de Lara, Bida Best TFC.tv CS na” on March 26. Also spreading love and laughter is Moonlight,” which is currently man in “Legend of the Blue Sea.” unique. sourcing to in-house servicing Agent; Michelle Sañado, Bida Vice Ganda with “The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin” airing on ABS-CBN. It stars Fans of “Train to Busan” lead Katigbak said: via ICONN, ABS-CBN’s sister Best Escalation Agent; Renz on March 14, “Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy” on March Korea’s breakout love team Park star Gong Yoo get to see him again, drama “Weightlifting Fairy” and a medical drama “Doctors” with Park “It’s not just about company. Marianne Ybañez, Bida Best 21 and “Beauty and the Bestie” on March 28. Cinema Bo Gum and Kim Joo Yung in a this time as an immortal protector “kilig”-filled series in“Hwarang.” Shin Hye and Kim Rae Won. handling customer ABS-CBN Global chief Quality Assurance Specialist; One is on SKYcable Channel 56, story of a crown prince who falls of souls in “Goblin.” The fantasy drama“W” starring For more info, follow @Kapami- issues. It’s about operating officer Raffy Lopez Joydee Geda, Bida Best Team Analog 37 and Digital 57. in love with a woman disguised as The “Asianovela” craze contin- Lee Jong-suk and Han Hyo-joo is lyanovela on Twitter or like the offi- developing real re- recalled in his speech that he Manager; and Arlan Quibal, a eunuch. ues with the coming-of- age sports also coming your way, as well as the cial Kapamilyanovela Facebook page. Lopez, Andaya, presenter and Agent of the Year Ian Junio; GCSEA guest performers Kyla and KZ lationships with our was initially hesitant to out- Rookie of the Year.  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From left: Corporation COO March Ventosa during the One SKY press conference in October 2016; Pepping up the team during the SKY sales rally in February 2017; Prospective subscribers and guests swarm the SKY Alive Tour at SM Fairview in December 2016; Lining up for treats during the SKYdirect Pamilya Day culminating activity in Malolos, Bulacan in November 2016; and a SKYdirect installation in Tagum, Davao Throughout its 26 years subscription. New SKYdirect of operation, SKY has proven postpaid plan subscribers will SKY... strategy games and Ate’s hit our market reach through our “With SKYdirect, every SKYdirect postpaid is avail- direct remains the same—to be its agility and innovativeness. also get 10% off on the install from page 1 web TV series. expansion and also to push Filipino home can enjoy SKY’s able via distributors nation- able to provide another service It has demonstrated this by fee. One SKY Premium Plans double-play and triple-play rich content for as low as P99 a wide. that will allow them to extend shifting gears and reshaping The employee-subscriber One SKY, another SKY in- start at P1,599 per month for services to subscribers who month, with loading made easier Within the period May the SKY experience nation- itself from cable TV provider will pay the installation fee out- novation that greeted Filipinos home broadband and HD only have standalone services,” through prepaid cards, pins and 2016 to December 2016, wide. to one-stop shop catering to an right, and monthly fees under a in recent months, integrates cable bundles while plans with he adds of One SKY. mobile load conversion. SKYdirect’s subscriber numbers “The main driver of our increasingly wired population’s salary deduction scheme while high-speed broadband, HD mobile internet start at P1,799 Newest SKY pay TV Aside from SKYdirect 99, breached 120,000. products is the customer, un- entertainment and communi- the account is within the two- cable TV and mobile internet per month. product the company currently offers Ng Sy hopes to grow this derstanding what they look for cation needs. year lock-in period. into one affordable and conve- Internet speeds range from Meanwhile, the newest SKY two other prepaid load variants, further in 2017 through a in terms of content, acknowl- Today, SKY continues to “SKY is continuously in- nient plan. 8Mbps to 64Mbps, while pay TV product, SKYdirect, SKYdirect 250 and SKYdirect combination of consumer edging what they can afford roll out the “wow at saya” for novating and remains relevant Jaja Suarez: Values-driven The triple-play product is a channels are as many as 14 started 2016 with an irresist- 450. promotions and new product and making sure we make it as subscribers old and new. by offering services that the first for SKY and highlights the high-definition and 42 stan- ible proposition to Filipinos Meanwhile, SKYdirect has offerings, among others. easy as possible for them to ac- From April 1-30, 2017, all Filipino household needs. company’s particular strength— dard-definition channels. For who are still on the fence about also gone the postpaid route “As we move towards pro- cess our service,” says Ng Sy. regular Lopez Group employ- “Yes, there will still be a lot Cable TV venture ees who sign up for selected of new offers and new innova- service under One SKY convergence. premium plans with no mobile going for the direct-to-home through its P250 and P450 viding Filipino homes with a On top of having exclusive internet, there’s an option to option. plans. Like their prepaid coun- seamless experience of content SKY started as an idea of a One SKY and SKYdirect plans tions this year!,” Almirante AS business unit head of SKY most important that the value of access to HBO GO, HBO’s get a SKYmobi unit, which will “Aside from it being avail- terparts, the P250 plan offers and connectivity, we will be thirtysomething banker turned will receive a month’s free says. Consumer Products Group integrity espoused by her alma video-on-demand platform, allow them to have internet ac- able nationwide, we made SKY- 28 standard-definition and six strengthening our partnership network executive and his (CPG), Claudia Veronica Suarez mater AdMU and P&G, which is One SKY subscribers may cess on the go. direct even more affordable for high-definition channels, while with ABS-CBNmobile,” she marketing whiz mentor in the Advocacy has to find ways for its wired ser- aligned with her own values, was customize their plans by add- “We understood the chang- our potential subscribers with the P450 package comes with reveals. post-EDSA years when there vices, SKYcable and SKYbroad- also reinforced further in her years ing channels or channel packs ing needs of the consumers in prepaid kit prices going down 33 SD and nine HD channels. For starters, one’s ABS-CB- was nothing they touched that Cebu school gets free band, as well as SKYdirect, the with the Lopez Group. through SKY Select; they may terms of access and content from P2,990 to P2,699,” shares “We recognize that there Nmobile load may now be con- didn’t turn into gold. company’s direct-to-home satel- Most important also sign up for premium pay- consumption. With One SKY, Abigail Ng Sy, product head of are customers that prefer con- verted to SKYdirect load, with In this case, the little brain- lite service, to remain relevant in ingredient per-view offers such as movies, they can get their internet and SKYdirect/DTH. tinuous pay TV service without the subscriber getting up to five storm of Eugenio Lopez III access to Knowledge the age of on-demand viewing “For example, when I went concerts and sporting events. entertainment needs under one SKYdirect also has the the need to reload monthly,” free extra days on his or her and Freddie M. Garcia was a on mobile devices. back to SKY as Programs Ac- That means hassle-free ac- brand,” says Jerome Almirante, advantage of offering a “fixed, Ng Sy explains. “There has SKYdirect plan depending on venture in cable TV, Central Channel via SKYdirect The Ateneo de Manila quisition head in 2008, I wouldn’t The Converged Products LOB team cess to Mom’s new favorite Ka- head of Digital, OTT and carefully curated channel lineup been a positive response when the amount of load converted. CATV Inc.—SKY’s forerunner University (AdMU) graduate think that negotiation skills were STUDENTS in Talisay City, students inspired SKY to create pamilya teleserye, Dad’s most Converged Products. backed by research and ratings,” we launched postpaid in cabled Subscribers can also look and the country’s first commer- and P&G Philippines alumna is my key competence. But I still Cebu have gained access to a long-term impact to far-flung awaited NBA matchup, Kuya’s “We would like to expand Ng Sy adds. areas last year.” forward to more channels by cial cable company. not daunted. Her early working recall CLK (ABS-CBN presi- Knowledge Channel’s educa- schools that rely on Knowledge the second half of the year, Ng Even before it reached its years at the Brand/Advertis- dent and chief executive Carlo tional shows through the do- Channel’s curriculum-based Sy adds. first decade, SKY was in full-on ing division of P&G, handling L. Katigbak, then head of SKY Meet the team nation of SKYdirect kits, SKY programming. Looking back at SKYdirect’s expansion mode, cabling homes brands like Rejoice, Pantene, Cable) telling me that the most Cable Corporation’s direct-to- “With SKYdirect, we are year, Ng Sy believes there’s room and opening viewers’ eyes from Whisper and Pampers, trained important ingredient was simply home (DTH) TV service. able to help achieve Knowledge for DTH’s youngest player even Luzon to Mindanao to the her to begin every project with to be fair and honest and to stand Knowledge Channel Foun- Channel’s vision to nurture the as competitors had the “bonus” wonders of HBO, CNN and clear objectives, strategy and by it with the people I negotiated dation Inc. (KCFI) and SKY Filipino students’ potential, of shaping the current market’s ESPN as well as homegrown measurement of success. with. Negotiation skills were to be officially turned over the SKY- especially in public schools in demands through establishing channels such as SKY News, Smaller bits of goals learned, but integrity is a lifetime direct kits in a ceremony held far- flung areas, where tools baseline pricing and channel SKY Mall and Sarimanok. “I think this helps me orga- value,” she narrates. at Bulacao Elementary School, such as modern media are still The SKYdirect LOB team lineup. By the mid-2000s, SKY has nize complex and overwhelming Beyond work, Suarez wants to where SKY Cable marketing rare even today,” he said. “Their head start in entering unleashed a blitzkrieg of inno- tasks into smaller bits of goals to build a strong, successful and lov- head Alan Supnet, Knowledge The beneficiaries Knowl- the market is actually proving vations, many of them industry accomplish,” she says. ing family fabric founded on her is built around changing lives every Endless possibilities Channel head of access and edge Channel and SKY have to be beneficial as they have firsts, such as 112mbps broad- In addition, she has learned particular values set. day and in bigger ways through a Indeed, the possibilities of community engagement Do- chosen in Cebu were resource- been able to educate subscribers band, digital cable TV service, a lot of disciplines over the years, “I am happy that SKY and product or service, that, for me, is values-laden services are end- ris Nuval and Department of strapped and low-performing about the advantages of direct- high-definition channels, voice since she moved to the Lopez ABS-CBN are an extension of the real end goal. That, for me, is less under One SKY. Education ICT coordinator public schools located in areas to-home service. Ultimately, services, prepaid cable TV ser- Group in 1999, first as manag- that family and maybe that is the life goal that really matters.” Her message to LopezLink Dino Cuyag were present. that couldn’t be reached by having these competitors is vice and dual-def plans with ing director of SKYMall. also the reason I and thousands With the rise of multiscreen readers: “One of the strongest Supnet said that Knowledge cable TV signal transmission healthy as they provide valuable option to add specific channels “I’ve learned…strategic of Kapamilyas stay in this or- viewing, or watching TV while points of the Lopez Group is Channel’s vision to enrich the just like in previous efforts in market insight and force us to via SKY Select. thinking, problem solving and ganization. And then from a also using the computer, tablet its strong set of values. I be- continuously innovate towards At the end of 2016, SKY learning experience of Filipino the past year. The management committee (l-r): Jerome Almirante (head, Converged Products/ OTT & Digital), Claudia Suarez (head, Consumer analytical skill sets, which are strong family foundation, my or mobile phone, Suarez believes lieve we are very blessed to be services that have a lasting had picked up more than 1 Products Group), Edgardo Patron (head, Regional Business), Edwin Pahate (head, Metro Manila and DTH Sales), Solito Mapolon (head, Core and Network not really technical, but crucial goal is to go outside and be of broadband is the way to get SKY in one of the few groups today advantage in the market place,” million paying subscribers for Engineering), Joevel Rivera (head, Research and Product Development), Leonor Namoc (head, Customer Care), James Dumlao (head, Programming and in managing product operations. meaning to other people. That is into urban homes. that run business this way. I am Ng Sy asserts. Airtime Business), Eloisa Balmoris (chief finance officer) and Alan Supnet (head, Marketing) its various services. SKYbroad- There were also many soft skills also very much aligned with the “That’s why we launched One happy that the people I work For the product head, her band alone accounted for at (like) teamwork, collaboration group’s service orientation—to SKY plans that already bundle for and the people I work with team’s goal and vision for SKY- least 200,000 subscribers. and conflict resolution…They be in the service of the Filipino high-speed broadband, HD embrace the same. And that are very practical skills to help and (to give) ‘Wow at Saya.’” (high-definition) cable TV and really matters because if you manage day-to-day tasks. I More to give mobile internet. It also means we have to make hard decisions, 1990 Sarimanok News Network 2008 that paves the way for highly tion is iRecord, a service that called Dual Def think in ABS-CBN, we have a Suarez adds: “I am still in the need to have a content OTT (over it’s those set of values that you SKYcable, then known as Cen- 1997 Introduces products such as customized viewing experiences lets subscribers pause, play 2015 lot of synergies across divisions, beginnings of making real positive the top) play in the pipeline. Ad- will have to pull in. It’s some- tral CATV Inc., is the first cable SKY expands to the rest of the SKYbroadband, SKYvoice and Launches high-definition back live TV and record shows Launch of hence learning how to work well contributions to this company ditionally, it is also being able to thing worth appreciating.” operator in the Philippines Visayas and Mindanao Select (HD) services 2012 2016 with (different) personalities and because there’s still so much more provide content nationwide and Suarez also requests all 1994 1999 2009 2010 Acquires local cable companies SKYdirect was launched in teams is important,” Suarez says. to give. I don’t want to have end not just in urban cities. People in Lopez Group kapamilyas to goals with legacies built around less urban or rural areas are also “find out about the benefits SKY is launched in Cebu Joins the internet revolution SKY continues to focus on deliv- Launches another innovation Destiny Cable, Solid Broad- May, with postpaid plans Having moved around the Alan Supnet of SKY Cable Corporation (4th from left) leads the turnover of group with posts in ABS-CBN successful product launches or aspiring to quality feed and variety SKY is giving to Lopez Group 1995 2006 ering relevant content to the Fili- in iWantv band Corp. and Uni-Cable TV rolled out in July. One SKY SKYdirect kits, with (l-r) Dino Cuyag of DepEd, Judith Alberca of Bulacao Interactive and later returning to achieving revenue targets or hit- of cable channels. That’s also why employees availing of the One Roll out of more original Launches the country’s first pino people, unveiling its digital 2011 2013 was launched in October Elementary School, student Jersey Anne Cabañero and Doris Nuval of serve SKY in various roles while ting margins, although all those we launched SKYdirect in the SKY broadband and cable plan channels such as and cable prepaid service service—this is a game changer The company’s latest innova- Rolls out affordable HD plans Knowledge Channel also raising a family, Suarez finds count. When the accomplishment second quarter of 2016,” she says. and/or a SKYdirect service.”  Lopezlink March 2017 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink March 2017  ‘Cocktails for a Cause’ Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico Bantay Bata 163 kicks off ‘Pauses of Possibility’ opens at the Lopez Museum and Library 20th anniversary celebration THE Lopez Museum and Li- impasto works of Navas, her Equally fascinating were the limited access to exhibitions and brary opened its 2017 calendar paintings of funeral bouquets glistening ceramic works of De library resources by signing up for BANTAY Bata 163 kicked off with the exhibition reception lively with color yet containing Dios—hilly landscapes contain- the Lopez Museum membership its 20th anniversary through of Pauses of Possibility featuring somber narratives. ing thoughts on the anxieties of program. Members can borrow Cocktails for a Cause, a fund- guest artists Marina Cruz, Kara Never short of curious womanhood, miniature ceramic books from the lending section raiser held recently at the Em- de Dios, Elaine Navas and Pam participants was Santos’ instal- masks and oyster shells forming and get discounts on lectures, bassy of Singapore. The event Yan Santos on February 18. lation work “A Space In between altar pieces that immortalize workshops and services for only was hosted by Ambassador Kok The opening garnered a Thoughts” that consists of a apologies. P1,500. For other inquires and Li Peng. considerable turnout with fam- towering canvas depicting out- The Lopez Museum and concerns, and for scheduling of Close to 200 supporters and ily and friends of the artists, art lines of drawers overlaid with Library’s muted Nena Sa- special tours and field trips, call representatives from the diplo- aficionados, and the support of stenciled text of her notes. guil abstractions balanced 631-2417 (museum) or 631- matic corps, the business com- long-time friends of the mu- Adults and kids alike sat the brightly colored Macario 2425 (library); or email lmmpa- munity, media and government seum. in the swiveling armchair that Vitalis canvases. Both artists [email protected]. celebrated Bantay Bata 163’s ALKFI chairman Eugenio Lopez III (3rd from left) hands The night started off with flanked the canvas-work; the abroad depicted distinct sty- milestones and committed to a certificate of appreciation to fashion designer Rocky performances by the Ateneo other component of the instal- listic renditions of landscapes rally behind the fight against Gathercole as Bantay Bata 163 program director Jing Blue Symphony, whose musical lation was a massive card catalog while, to some extent, still being the new face of abuse—the Castañeda and ALKFI managing director Susan Afan look on notes filled the galleries and set cabinet with each compartment bound to their Philippine sen- Awardee Rina Lopez-Bautista with Vice Mayor Anthony Suva, Mayor Menchie Abalos and past Ulirang Mandaleño online sexual exploitation of L-R: Elvira Yulo, former Bantay Bata 163 ResMob manager; Jing Castañeda- the tone for appreciating pieces labeled with a word or phrase. sibilities of imagery and color. awardee Vergel Meneses children. Velasco, Bantay Bata 163 program director; Carlo L. Katigbak, ABS-CBN from both the Lopez perma- Guests were instructed to write The permanent collection tied ABS-CBN president and president; Lotta Sylwander, UNICEF Philippines country representative; and nent collection and the featured down their musings on cards together the overall aesthetic of CEO Carlo L. Katigbak in his Dr. Luisa Puyat, Bantay Bata 163 volunteer works by the artists. the artist provided, which they an experiential show that calls Lopez-Bautista is Ulirang welcome remarks delivered on Among the guests of note then inserted in the applicable for much-needed moments of behalf of ABS-CBN Lingkod liferation of cybersex crimes. children but society at large,” was US Ambassador to the drawer. contemplation in today’s turbu- Kapamilya Foundation Inc. Velasco also presented the Velasco said. Philippines Sung Kim, who The guessing game of photo- lent times. Mandaleña for education (ALKFI) chairman Eugenio programs and services of Ban- ALKFI managing direc- turned out to be an art enthu- or-painting commenced while Pauses of Possibility will run By Michael Ramos Lopez III recommitted the tay Bata 163, which are avail- tor Susan Afan acknowledged siast. With museum director viewing the works of Cruz— until June 17, 2017 at the Lo- From top: Maita Lichauco, company’s full support to Ban- able in Metro Manila and in those who supported the event Cedie Lopez Vargas and exhi- intricately painted renditions pez Museum and Library. The Cedie Lopez Vargas, Amb. RINA Lopez-Bautista, presi- A strong advocate and Mandaluyong, where more tay Bata 163. eight regions in the country. like Amb. Kok, Sylwander, bition curator Ricky Francisco, of clothing using oil on canvas Lopez Museum and Library’s Sung Kim and Angela L. dent and executive director of prime mover of educational than a dozen of them have been United Nations Children’s “Bantay Bata 163 has always Netherlands Amb. Marion the ambassador received a per- with details beautifully embroi- Public Programs sponsor is Guingona; Connie Lopez Knowledge Channel Founda- media in the Philippines, Lo- engaged and connected to the Fund Philippines country rep- been known to take the road Derckx, Philippine Wine sonal walk-through around dered, and placed side by side Gourmet Farms Inc. with Ambeth Ocampo; artists Elaine Navas, Kara de tion Inc. (KCFI), was recently pez-Bautista utilizes media and Knowledge Channel education resentative Lotta Sylwander less traveled, the more difficult Merchants and The Wine Mu- the exhibition with the artists with their photographic coun- The Lopez Museum and Dios, Pam Yan Santos and accorded the Ulirang Man- technologies and professional system. and Bantay Bata 163 program path. It is only by choosing this seums chairman Robert Joseph presenting their works. He also terparts. Cruz’s imagery con- Library is at the ground floor, Marina Cruz; Beng and Juan daleña Award for her invalu- development programs for Lopez-Bautista has been a director Jing Castañeda-Velasco difficult path that we are able Jr., chef Jessie Sincioco, Mario’s browsed through the Lopez tained curiosities and whimsy, Benpres Building, Exchange Alcazaren, Navas and John able contributions in the field teachers and education leaders each made a presentation on to challenge standards, exert Kitchen, Dee’s Gourmet Pop- recipient of similar prestigious library under the guidance of giving the viewer a glimpse into Road cor. Meralco Avenue, Pasig Lloyd Cruz (carrying Leon the challenges that children and influence, move others to act corn and the Orchestra of the of education. to help improve the lives of the awards, including the CEO head librarian Mercy Servida. her family’s treasure chest filled City. Museum days and hours Alcazaren) In awarding ceremonies held Filipino through relevant and Excel Award from the Interna- families face in light of the pro- and improve lives, not only of Filipino Youth. Guests admired the broad with old garments and books are Mondays to Saturdays, except on February 18, 2017, the local quality education. tional Association of Business brushstrokes and dynamic owned by her grandmother. holidays, 8am-5pm. Avail of un- government of Mandaluyong For the past 18 years, KCFI, Communicators Philippines, By Dulce Festin-Baybay recognized Lopez-Bautista as which she founded, has been the Parangal Lingkod Sambay- ‘Rikipedia’ The New Values Vanguards one of its outstanding citizens reaching millions of Filipino anan Award from the Ateneo de who has shown exemplary per- learners from Batanes to Tawi- Manila University and the La ALKFI show focuses on child’s 1st 1K days formance in her field and has Tawi. Sallian Achievement Award for ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- Filipinos and to help reduce days, a period when parents contributed to the development These initiatives were also Distance Learning from the De lya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) poverty. can bring out their child’s full EL4: Lopez scion was a working student of the city. able to help public schools in La Salle Alumni Association. recently sealed a partnership The show aims to educate par- potential. with the National Nutrition ents on proper nutrition for their ALKFI managing director BEING named after a famous day when I hear stories of my know that you need to work in 2012 and joining Energy Council (NNC) to produce growing families. It will highlight Susan Afan expressed gratitude great-grandfather, grandfather Lolo, it is about how generous just as hard as they do, if not Development Corporation. a situational documentary the importance of good health in to the NNC supporting the and father did not ensure an and caring he was and his pro- harder. As family members, it What value would you want Bacman turns over 7 deer show for Filipino families in a child’s first 1,000 days. advocacies of the foundation. easy, luxurious life for Eugenio found humility. is our duty to not only set the to impart among your co-em- 2017. According to the NNC, one The NNC initially partnered C. Lopez IV. From Tito Piki [First Phil- example, but to raise the bar. ployees? The new “sit-commentary,” out of four pregnant women is with ALKFI for “Busog Lusog: Far from it. As the second ippine Holdings Corporation How does it feel working for At the heart of it, working to Albay Park & Wildlife “Rikipedia,” will be aired soon nutritionally at risk and 33% of Ang Gabay Sa Wastong Nutri- oldest grandchild and first chairman Federico R. Lopez] the Lopez Group? for the Lopez Group means By Toni Nieva on ABS-CBN to promote the children in the Philippines are syon” that aired on ABS-CBN grandson of Eugenio “Geny” and Tita Gina [Environment Working with this dynamic that you are part of an organi- importance of the first 1,000 stunted or short for their age in 2008. In 2010, the “Why Not” Lopez Jr. (ELJ), Jamie, as he is Sec. Gina Lopez] it is their group for just about five years zation that above all lives by its THE Bacon-Manito Geo- Albay Park and Wildlife where and DENR in this important days of a child, health services due to poor nutrition. Studies edutainment program also fea- fondly called, worked his way passion for the environment now has been interesting as I core values. It is more than just thermal project (Bacman) of they will be protected and in- event. Environmental steward- and social services to produce show that malnutrition can tured positive eating behaviors through college—just the way that inspires me. have come full circle. the bottom line or counting Energy Development Corpo- cluded among the park’s attrac- ship is integral to our geother- a new generation of healthy be prevented in the first 1,000 for better nutrition. he wanted it. Jamie Lopez (leftmost) with Erika Abello, Chris Lopez and Michael Lopez And last, but most defi- As I reminisce to the days pesos and centavos. ration (EDC) donated three tions and educate the public mal operations. Bacman will Soon to air on ABS-CBN, Explaining this aspect Psinakis during the 80th birthday celebration of Presy Lopez Psinakis in nitely not least, from my father when I would accompany my To quote my father, “I have Philippine brown deer and on the importance of wildlife continue to advocate biodi- “Rikipedia” will have a total of of his growing-up years, the 2015 it is about the bigger picture in father to ABS and watch “Eat learned that big businesses are four Javan/Australian deer to conservation. versity conservation including 25 episodes on the first 1,000 37-year-old scion relates: “I everything, not just business or Bulaga” at noon and then car- driven by values not by profits. the provincial government of As part of the WWD cel- wildlife rescue and preserva- days of a child. wasn’t always the most studi- was able to get a job at Equinix Who among your family elders our family, but the responsibil- toons in the conference room, Values are what drive the busi- Albay (PGA) and Albay Park ebration, the provincial govern- tion,” Virata said. ous person in school and after Inc., a data center company in has influenced you most? ity we have to our country and the countless family dinner ness.” & Wildlife in celebration of ment, Bacman and the De- Bacman implements a my freshman year in college I Silicon Valley. Four years into his I have been very fortunate the Filipino people. conversations, particularly Any other words of wisdom World Wildlife Day (WWD) partment of Environment and comprehensive watershed took a break and worked for professional career, Jamie went that at every stage in my life What advice would you give Tuesday evenings with my that you’d like to share? on March 3. Natural Resources (DENR) management and biodiversity BAYAN Academy offers the a few years. When I returned back to school to take his MBA there have always been strong your younger cousins regard- Lolo Geny, every summer job Whatever path you choose The seven deer are among the also released five predatory conservation and monitoring following certificate training to school, it was all business at night—again, after work. family elders and influences ing how to live up to the Lo- at the TFC warehouse or ABS to take in life, make sure it animals being bred and protected birds in the Bacman geother- program including wildlife courses this month: Today, he is still at work, that could guide me and teach pez Values so that the compa- Interactive, I see how every ex- is based upon passion. Life March 9: and I was on the dean’s list for by EDC in its Bacman nursery mal reservation which is an conservation which is enrolled Nontraditional the rest of my college term. I this time as a professional with me the lessons I needed to nies can be built to last? perience has contributed to the is difficult enough so when and wildlife rescue center. identified key biodiversity area under the DENR’s Adopt-A- Marketing worked two jobs while I was the Lopez company SKYBIZ. learn. Our last name is a responsi- career path that I have taken. choosing your career, where a March 23-24: Bacman vice president Lib- in the region. The celebration Wildlife-Species program. Sales in college—I sold suits in Bar- Here are more insights into From my Lolo Geny I bility rather than a privilege. If Beginning with the seven years majority of your time will be erato Virata and Albay Gov. Al was held at the Bacman nurs- Through the program, EDC Training celino after class, and shoes in how Eugenio C. Lopez IV is learned about the importance your path leads you to have the in Silicon Valley with Equinix spent, make sure you love what Francis Bichara earlier signed ery and wildlife rescue center in acts as the adopting entity For rates, call 426-3140. Macy’s on the weekends.” living as a values vanguard for of honesty, integrity and, most opportunity to work with the Inc. and all the nights and you do. If you haven’t found it L-R: ALKFI CFO Noemi Samson and managing director Susan Afan with a deed of donation in Legazpi Manito, Albay. of particular wildlife species Bayan Academy reserves the His penchant for work the Lopez Group of compa- of all, the fact that our people incredible professionals that weekends spent fulfilling my yet, in the words of Steve Jobs, nutrition officers Jovita Raval and Malou Enteria during the MOA signing in to formalize the donation. The “We are pleased to partici- throughout its five geother- right to change course dates. continued after college when he nies. are our greatest assets. To this the Lopez Group employs, MBA, to finally coming home “Don’t Settle!” deer will be sheltered in the pate and partner with the PGA mal sites. ABS-CBN 10 Lopezlink March 2017 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink March 2017 11 Sudoku Larga Na! Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro How glaucoma almost Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, The S-trail ends at the took away banker’s vision column at kahon. Regina RICA: Queen statue of the Virgin Mary By Charizze Henson

“ONE day, I just woke up with Glaucoma cloudy vision,” says Charlie doesn’t cause of the Tanay hills Bikers get their own trail again Mendoza, 39. Since then, the any pain or banker would experience fre- discomfort at WHEN you talk of pilgrimage quent headaches and dizziness. the onset. venues in Luzon, Our Lady of Mendoza didn’t get his eyes “That is Manaoag in Pangasinan, Our checked right away. But while why it is Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga he was taking some tests at Hi- tagged as the City and the Our Lady of Peace Precision Diagnostics in Power silent thief of and Good Voyage in Plant Mall, he spotted EyeScan. sight,” says would definitely come to mind. EyeScan is an eye disease pre- Leuenberger. Let us take a closer look at screening service that can de- “Like Char- one of the lesser known pilgrim- tect signs for potentially blind- lie, most age areas—Regina RICA in the A show of walker power ing eye diseases like cataract, g l a u c o m a province of Rizal. INAEC chief Jay Lopez glaucoma, retinal problems and patients don’t Regina Rosarii Institute for corneal and external disease. have any idea they have glau- their eye condition and any pre- Contemplation in Asia or Regina download it off http://reginarica. For those who believe that they February babies make a wish! “My EyeScan test results rec- coma. It has no early warning scribed medicine. Most impor- RICA is a venue for serenity, si- St. Joseph as the imposing org/rica before coming over. could not climb these steps, there ommended me to immediately signs, but as it progresses, they tantly, he encourages patients lence and stillness in this noisy and guardian of Rotunda de San Jose We were provided a welcome is a shuttle that can take you up to seek consult with a glaucoma may suffer from loss of periph- to monitor their eye condition  Very Easy harried world. It sits on a 13.5- drink of tarragon tea, which was the statue for a nominal fee.  Easy hectare parcel of land in the hills there is no entrance fee at Regina good for blood cleansing. At the top, you will be amazed specialist,” he says. eral or side vision. They can also regularly through an eye exam.  Medium of Tanay, Rizal, envisioned by the RICA, but donations are wel- Since we were all first-timers to at seeing the gigantic statue up During the consult, he found experience severe headaches, “It pays to get an eye exam  Hard out that he had abnormally blurry vision, eye pain, eye red- every year. The earlier we- de Dominican sisters of Regina Ro- come. the place, we attended an orienta- close. Turn around and you will high eye pressure, a telltale sign ness or nausea. They may also tect glaucoma, the higher the sarii to be a place of pilgrimage, At the souvenir shop near tion provided by RICA volunteers. see the Sierra Madre mountains as of glaucoma. see halos around lights.” chances that we can limit vision prayer, contemplation, ecological the parking area, we entered our The first part of our “journey” well as the Regina Rosarii chapel. Glaucoma is a group of eye Anyone can get glaucoma. loss or slow down its progres- Answer to FEBRUARY puzzle sanctuary and wellness. names in the registration folder at was trudging the so-called S-trail There is another brief orientation conditions that is often linked It’s Glaucoma is more common sion. There are different treat- Solution, tips and We arrived at the site after the counter. of El Shaddai Hills consisting of before visitors are allowed in the to an increase in eye pressure. in people over 60, but it can also ments available, such as eye computer program more than two hours’ travel from There are free copies of the 308 steps and 13 candle stations Sanctuary of Universal Love and Adtel adds to the fun Asian Eye Institute glaucoma develop in children or teenag- drops, lasers and other surger- available at Quezon City. Since we brought venue map. Unfortunately, they going towards the 71-foot tall Devotion or SULOD (an Ilonggo specialist Dr. Edgar Leuenberger ers. Factors include having eye ies, to manage the condition. www.sudoku.com a car, we paid the parking fee; tend to run out, so make sure to statue of the Virgin Mary. word meaning “inside”) within the explains: “Normally, there’s fluid conditions like nearsightedness “It also helps to know your enormous statue. Photography and that flows in and out of the eye and farsightedness, suffering family’s eye health history. Eats all kinds of footwear are prohibited through a mesh-like channel. from an eye injury or surgery or Glaucoma tends to run in fami- in this adoration chapel. When this channel gets blocked, taking medications—especially lies, so if any of your family Behind the statue is the Pilgrims’ the fluid can’t flow out at its nor- steroid eye drops—longer than members have it, you can de- Commencement chow Labyrinth. It is used as an avenue mal rate. The pressure then builds the prescribed time. velop it, too.” to pray as one walks towards the ter. Pour 3 tablespoons caramel Jill Moya- up and damages the optic nerve. In Mendoza’s case, he used a Find out if you’re at risk for 4. Serve immediately with center, symbolizing man’s search Bartolome The optic nerve carries informa- certain eye drop medication for glaucoma in 10 to 15 minutes lemon wedges. Be sure to pour sauce into the bottom of each for God at the center of his be- tion from the eye to the brain, so years. through EyeScan, or get a com- the steaming liquid into the ramekin and transfer to the ing. It is a journey of meditation. any damage will be permanent Leuenberger urges patients to plete eye exam at Asian Eye. serving bowl to help the clams freezer for 1 hour. On the left side is a gazebo called and can lead to blindness.” check with their doctors about For more info, call 898-2020. stay nice and warm. 2. Whisk the cake flour, cocoa, “Tilipunan,” an Ilonggo word for baking soda, sugar and salt to- gathering place. Eastern exposure: WTT Rosemary-Rubbed Lamb Chops gether in a large bowl and set Walking downhill towards the 20 marathoners A sizable number of employees from First AMIDST Ingredients: 4 lamb rib chops, cut 1 aside. Stir the coffee, oil, vanilla Regina Rosarii chapel, we passed Philippine Holdings Corporation subsidiaries conquered their first the flurry of inch thick (about 12 oz total); 1 tbsp and vinegar together and whisk by a few Way of the Cross mark- conquers Timberland! marathon at The Bull Runner Dream Marathon (TBRDM) on February 19, olive oil; 1 tsp snipped fresh rosemary into the flour mixture just until ers. A huge Dominican star can eleventh hour- 2017. Fourteen runners from First Balfour, five from First Gen and one Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro submissions and “last or 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, crushed; smooth. be seen in front of the chapel. At from Energy Development Corporation (EDC) tackled the 42-kilometer hurrahs” with the gradu- 1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper; 3. Fill each ramekin with 1/3 the back is the multipurpose hall distance in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa and crossed the finish line well before THE HR Council-Lopez INAEC president Benja- the invocation and recitation 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 c apricot cup of batter. Bake at 400 ⁰F un- where you could see religious stat- the cutoff time of nine hours. Billed as the first and only marathon in ating class, sit your grad down for a Lifelong Wellness Walk the min R. Lopez welcomed par- of the Lopez Credo and Values, the world that caters to first- or second-time marathoners, the TBRDM one-on-one—and a meal prepared preserves or peach preserves; 2 tbsp til the cake is set and a toothpick ues. Talk (WTT) was held at The ticipants to the month’s WTT, respectively. is recognized as one of the top 10 marathons in the Philippines. The especially for him or her! water; 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard; 1/2 inserted in the center comes Further downhill is the Rotunda Glades at Timberland Heights which was attended by about After acknowledging the tsp chicken bouillon granules; 1/4 out clean, and the caramel has de San Jose, which displays a 13- participants are provided a 22-week training program and get to join Steamed Littleneck Clams in San Mateo, Rizal on Febru- 500 Lopez Group employees birthday celebrants for the several bull sessions to help them achieve a fun-filled and life-changing tsp snipped fresh rosemary or dash bubbled up the sides, about 20 foot statue of St. Joseph looking at ary 25. and their family members and month of February, Trini experience. The Lopez Group runners are Rexie Valenciano of EDC; Kris Ingredients: 50 littleneck clams (no of dried rosemary, crushed; 1/8 tsp minutes. (Recipes and photos from his family from a distance. The walk was sponsored by friends. Trinidad and the Rockwell Esguerra, Gerald Esteban, JC Isip, Christian Jebulan and Carlo Vega of larger than 2 inches across); 1 c white coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tbsp til medium doneness (160 ⁰F), turning www.foodandwine.com; www.bhg.com; We then trudged uphill towards Lopez Group Foundation Inc. LGFI’s Faith Bacon served Club heated things up via the First Gen; and Jovi Albao, Arlene Diaz, Gemma Miranda, Jane Nardo, Aya wine; 4 tbsp melted butter or ghee; olive oil; and fresh rosemary sprigs once. Serve chops with glaze. If desired, www.countryliving.com) the “handong” (also an Ilonggo (LGFI), INAEC Aviation as the event’s emcee, while stretching and exercise seg- Villapando, Jhan Paul Acevedo, Limuel Banaag, Danilo Castro, Kristoff 4 cloves garlic, minced; and lemon (optional) garnish with rosemary sprigs. word meaning “shade”), where a res- Corporation, Adtel and Lopez INAEC’s Ian Carlo Alvarez ment. Flores, Renz Javier, Ronnie Liu, Albert Liwanag, Anton Opelario and Romy wedges, to serve Procedure: taurant called Pasilungan is located. Inc. and Jill Moya-Bartolome led As in the January WTT, the Sison of First Balfour. (Vicente de Lima II) Procedure: 1. Trim fat from chops. In a small bowl Warm Chocolate and By the way, Regina RICA serves organizers once again included 1. Run the clams under cool water and combine 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon Caramel Cakes only vegetarian dishes. Sports & Wellness calendar a biking feature in the walk. scrub clean with a stiff brush, discard- rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and Ingredients: Butter; 1 jar good-qual- As far as pilgrimage or contem- MARCH Two six-kilometer trails were ing any that are open and won’t close the garlic. Use your fingers or a pastry ity caramel sauce; 1 1/2 c sifted cake plative places are concerned, Regi- 12: Brother Run, Sister Move: A Run for Environmental created to cater to the partici- when tapped on a firm surface. Rinse brush to rub or brush oil mixture onto flour; 1/3 c Dutch-process cocoa; 1 na RICA would not be one of the pating bikers and walkers. Awareness, 3K/5K/10K (Lourdes School, Mandaluyong), and set aside. all sides of the chops. tsp baking soda; 1 c sugar; 1/2 tsp preferred venues for soul-search- August Villalon of Energy 5am. Fee: P500-P700. Contact 631-6310 2. In a stockpot, add the wine and 2. For glaze, in a small saucepan com- salt; 1 c strong brewed coffee; 1/3 c ing among the majority. Since it Development Corporation’s 19: The Great Tayak Hill Run, 6K/11K/27K (Laguna), bring to a boil on medium-high heat. bine preserves, water, mustard, bouil- light olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla ex- is barely being promoted or adver- 4:30am. Fee: P700-P900. Contact 0918-6529383 Disaster Preparedness and Re- Gently add the clams to the boiling lon granules, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary tract; and 1 tbsp aged balsamic vin- tised, it is not likely to become a 26: Orthorun: Heroes Under Repair Run, 3K/5K/10K (Camp sponse Unit and Alfred Go of wine, then cover and steam until fully and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; heat and stir egar byword for religious travel. Aguinaldo, QC), 4am. Fee: P450-P750. Email orthorunaf- SKY’s Emergency Response opened, about 5 minutes. until bubbly. Remove from heat; set Procedure: But why not give it a try? You do [email protected] Team sent off the participants 3. While the clams are steaming, melt aside. 1. Generously coat six 6-ounce ra- not have to wait for the season of with a safety briefing. the butter or ghee in a microwave and 3. In a large skillet heat remaining 1 mekins with softened butter. Chill Lent to visit this magnificent place. add the minced garlic. Distribute into tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add in the freezer for about 10 minutes, It is worth the trip! (Excerpted from Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline small bowls. chops; cook for 9 to 11 minutes or un- and brush with a second coat of but- http://larga-bista.blogspot.com) 12 Lopezlink March 2017

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