March 2007 Lopez Group trekkers at the edge of the world...p.10

Taking stock WITH the economy on the upturn and the fl urry of corporate by jowl with mother ship First Philippine Holdings Corp. activity in the last few months, one could say that now would (FPHC) in Benpres Building—but it stands tall among the be an auspicious time to meet a 15-year-old that could get country’s stock transfer agents. you in on all the action. STSI was established in December 1992 solely to act Securities Transfer Services Inc. (STSI) may be relative- as FPHC’s stock transfer agent. That is, going by the defi - ly young in chronological terms, and small in terms of man- Ben Cabrera, other top power and physical resources—it has 15 staff and sits cheek Turn to page 6 lensmen join fi ght for La Mesa...p. 8

‘PBB’ 2: Ang pagbabalik ni Kuya ...p. 5

Who will bring home the 2006 Lopez Achievement Award? By Bheng S. Relatado LAST November, the Lopez core values and contribute to ing on the project’s results Achievement Awards pro- its business objectives, which and impact. Out of the 15 gram management received could be under the area of nominations, six entries fall 15 nominations comprising of business management, cus- under business management, 14 team nominations and one tomer focus, operations man- followed by four entries under nomination for the individual agement, human resource fo- the public responsibility cat- category. cus, public responsibility or egory. Rules for good The award seeks to recog- corporate image-building. Here are the nominees for nize outstanding achievements An entry can be nominated the 2006 cycle: feng shui ...p. 11 that exemplify the Group’s under multiple areas, depend- Turn to page 4 2 LOPEZLINK March 2007 LOPEZLINK March 2007 3 Listed companies Meralco not major BayanTel, Microsoft ink partnership pact Rockwell to start work on BAYANTEL and Microsoft BayanTel VP for corporate cause of high Philippines recently formal- and business market. kasali sa annual ized their partnership for the Microsoft and Bayan- production cost Philippine launch of Micro- Tel are working at going Lopez Tower, BPO projects reports tilt soft’s new products, Win- beyond connectivity and IN his February 1, 2007 column in the Philippine Daily dows Vista and 2007 Micro- allowing individuals and ROCKWELL Land Corp. is set to Meanwhile, in June, the company LAHAT ng kumpanya na listed sa Philippine Stock Exchange Inquirer titled “From cause to cost,” Conrado Banal III soft Office system. businesses to reach their pour some P10 billion into different will start building the first of its three (PSE) ay automatikong kalahok na sa Best Annual Report said that some government officials apparently believe “BayanTel supports the potential through technolo- property development and construc- planned BPO buildings, envisioned Awards, isang joint project ng PSE at ng Management As- that Meralco is a major cause of the high cost of manu- launch of the new Microsoft gy. This partnership enables tion projects, including the shelved to be a 10- to 15-story structure that sociation of the Philippines (MAP). facturing. We disagree with this assumption. Office 2007, Windows Vista BayanTel to host the differ- Lopez Tower, in the next five years. can accommodate more than 8,000 Ayon sa isang memo na galing kay PSE president Fran- In fact, the P0.0865 and Exchange Server 2007 ent Microsoft applications cisco Ed. Lim, nilalayon ng awards program na isulong ang The company plans to allot P2B seats. adjustment granted by which promise a brand-new that are widely used in the good corporate governance sa pamamagitan ng halimbawa for the development of its new resi- “We now have gotten approval the Energy Regulatory day for work style productiv- home and in the corporate dential towers in Rockwell Center for us to start redevelopment of por- ng mga kumpanyang nagpapakita ng transparency, account- BayanTel’s Chito Franco (right) and Microsoft Philippines’ Karrie Commission (ERC) to ity tools,” said Chito Franco, world. (John Rojo) Ilagan during the agreement signing. and the construction of a business tions of [the] Meralco property,” Pa- ability at fairness lalo na sa mga report sa stockholders. Meralco in June 2003 process outsourcing (BPO) facility dilla said. We’re looking at carving Gayundin, ibig ng PSE at MAP na mapagbuti ang disclo- was Meralco’s first rate in Ortigas this year alone. out 1.3 hectares just beside Medical sure practices ng mga lokal na kumpanya at kilalanin ang adjustment since 1994. Rockwell president Nestor Padilla City… that will house three… BPO mga listed companies na nagbibigay ng sapat na atensiyon sa Prices of fuel products said that the company has the money Rockwell Land president Nestor Padilla buildings. And we’re also working publiko upang sila’y magbasa, umunawa at matuto mula sa like liquefied petroleum BayanTel: Go back to NTC on IPO to fund its projects and can tap into a [at an] initial residential enclave in mga annual report. gas, diesel and fuel oil, P2.5B facility being offered by two can house a 65-story building and I that part. The planning is actually in Ang hinahanap sa mga annual report ay ang mga sumusu- for example, increased BAYANTEL’s petition to the NTC, the agency autho- the effectivity of Republic public offering; hence, it was financial institutions should the need think the time is right for us to revisit the very, very advanced stage.” nod: informative, describing results, activities and prospects by an average of 27% suspend the required public rized to implement Rep. Act Act No. 7925, the law govern- exempted from complying for additional funding arise. it,” Padilla said, adding that the tow- If the demand is strong, Padilla fairly and accurately; at “issued on a timely basis and provide from February 2002 to offering of its common stocks No. 7925. Only after a cat- ing the telecommunications with the said law. The construction of the Lopez er will complete Rockwell Center as said, Rockwell will immediately relevant and current information on the company’s business, February 2003. The rate has been dismissed by the Su- egorical denial of its claim of industry, or the company’s The high tribunal how- Tower, which was shelved when the a self-contained center, with residen- build the other two buildings. In all, financial position and prospects.” of a water concessionaire, on the other hand, increased preme Court (SC), which said its exemption from or defer- start of commercial opera- ever said RA 7925 did not Asian financial crisis hit in 1997, tial, office, mall and school. the construction of the BPO towers Samantala, ang basehan ng paghatol para sa Best Annual by as much as 42.8% over the same period. that the company should have ment of compliance with Sec- tions, whichever comes later. provide for penalties for may also push through this year. “If we start the development of the will require P1.5B. Also in the pipe- Report Awards ay compliance and disclosure, 60%; corporate However, Meralco’s residential, commercial, indus- first brought the matter to the tion 21 can petitioner proceed BayanTel said it was im- noncompliance with the re- “That is a 60,000-square-meter Lopez Tower this year, it will take us line are plans for a residential tower governance, 30%; at user friendliness, 10%. trial and other rates even decreased by 6.3% over the National Telecommunications to court.” possible for it to make a quirement for a public offer- gross leasable landmark tower that four years to finish it,” Padilla noted. with 25 to 30 floors. (Vienn Tionglico) Noong nakaraang taon, nanalo ang First Philippine Hold- same period. If there had been increases in the price of Commission (NTC). BayanTel sought the sus- public offering because of its ing. Therefore, BayanTel had ings Corporation (FPHC) bilang second runner-up at nakamit electricity since Meralco’s last approved rate adjust- In its decision dated Janu- pension of the requirement to financial condition, the Phil- nothing to fear about going din ang Best Visual Design para sa 2005 annual report nito. ment, those have been mainly due to the movements in ary 31, the SC said that the undertake a public offering of ippine economy and the stock through the usual administra- (Carla Paras-Sison) the price of generation and the imposition of the value “…petitioner should have 30% of its aggregate common market, which it said was not tive channels to clarify mat- One Rockwell take-up at 60% added tax, from which Meralco does not earn a single first raised its concerns with stocks within five years from conducive for a successful ters, it added. (J. Rojo) centavo. A look at the breakdown of the electricity bill NUMBER One Rockwell is tion is scheduled to commence of Power Plant Mall has been driveway and first-of-its-kind ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETINGS would show that only about 14% of what consum- 60% sold as of December 31, in July 2007 and is expected to transformed into an “island” roof top amenities such as an ers pay for their electricity accrues to Meralco. This 2006, said Val Soliven, Rock- be completed in 2010. teeming with lush greenery. infinity pool. The project also May 21 : First Holdings, Meralco Theater, 3 p.m. means, for every P1.00 paid, P0.86 goes to the power Meralco-Tepco accord to enhance well vice president for Sales “We are already witness- At the corner sits the new introduces the first-ever Z- May 29 : Meralco, Meralco Theater, 9 a.m. generators, National Transmission Corp. (Transco), and Marketing. Preselling of ing movement at the project Rockwell Information Cen- shaped residential units, which May 31 : ABS-CBN, Studio 1, 8 a.m. the government and other entities; and only around P0.14 goes to Meralco. Rockwell’s signature project site, with ongoing prepa- ter—sleek, modern, and un- affords two opposing views June 14 : Benpres, venue and time to be electric distribution service started in January 2006; with- rations for Number One deniably the first of its kind. from one end of the building Meanwhile, Meralco’s move to expand the scope of announced Meralco and Tokyo Electric Power expressing willingness to cooperate in the the Tokyo Electric Power Company, in a year, more than half of the Rockwell’s groundbreaking. Designed by a team of archi- to another. (V. Tionglico) the customer choice program (CCP) to those that meet Company Inc. (Tepco) recently inked a exchange of information and personnel, and one of the most recognized utility firms units available at the two-tow- Rockwell’s executive offices tects led by Arlen de Guzman a demand of at least 750 kilowatts is a step forward in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) other areas of cooperation, including de- in Asia,” Meralco chairman and CEO er condominium were sold. and a number of breakfast and Alice Erfe, the new estab- achieving a positive environment in the electric indus- regulation and Manuel M. Lopez (MML) said dur- According to Soliven, favorites have already been lishment bears a resemblance try. By giving our customers the freedom to choose competition in ing the ceremony. “We are hoping that Number One Rockwell East transferred to Block 9, Rock- to Number One Rockwell’s between Meralco’s blended supply (power sourced from both the National Power Corp. or Napocor and the power sec- this understanding will facilitate an ex- Tower is almost sold out at well Drive,” said Soliven. model unit—The Glass Joya Towers 100% sold change between Meralco and Tepco that the independent power producers or IPPs) and power tor; customer 73%, while the West Tower, To give way to the rise of House—and marks the com- will ultimately improve both companies’ ROCKWELL recently announced that that is purely obtained from Napocor, we have initi- service poli- which was launched in the Number One Rockwell, Rock- pany’s progressive outlook as quality of service to its customers.” Joya Towers & Lofts (Joya), the second ated the groundwork for the implementation of open cies; technical fourth quarter of 2006, is well’s executive offices and it strives to bring Rockwell Tepco is a privately owned company in high-rise project to go up on the east side access. This, we believe, will eventually help to bring policies, stan- 32% sold. the Rockwell breakfast nook closer to the public. Japan involved in the business of genera- of Rockwell Center, is completely sold. down electricity rates. dards and pro- Number One Rockwell is have been relocated to the Number One Rockwell tion, transmission, distribution, purchase “Joya is a project that exceeds all our The process of laying the foundation for wider com- cedures; and set to break ground in the first next block. The open car park also boasts of a ground level and sale of electricity, and electricity-re- expectations. The latest feat is the 100% petition has to be taken one step at a time, though, fol- benchmarking quarter of this year. Construc- along Rockwell Drive in front retail plaza, a raised circular lated businesses. take-up of all available units at Joya while lowing a schedule set by the Electric Power Industry Re- on various per- MML, together with president and still at preselling stage,” said Val Soliven, form Act (Epira). Meralco has in fact been long studying formance pa- COO Jesus P. Francisco, signed the MOU Rockwell vice president for sales and mar- its options under Epira on how to lower electricity costs rameters. for Meralco, while president Tsunehisa keting. in response to the clamor for lower electricity rates. “We are FPHC gets a ‘PRS Aaa minus’ rating Katsumata and EVP Susumu Shirakawa The posh residential project started the (Excerpted from Meralco VP for corporate communi- honored to were the signatories for Tepco. (Meralco The Philippine Ratings Ser- strong competitive positions improvement in the earnings trend of offering loft-type residential units. cations Elpi Cuna’s letter printed in the Feb. 16, 2007 Meralco president and COO Jesus P. Francisco and chairman Manuel M. have estab- Lopez with executives of Tepco during the MOU signing Corporate Communication) vices Corporation (Philrat- of First Gen and MNTC, the of its subsidiaries and associ- Soliven noted that other developers have edition of the Philippine Daily Inquirer) lished ties with emergence of other sources of ates and gains from dilution ings) is giving the First Philip- gone on to create variations of this theme pine Holdings Corporation’s income, operating efficiencies, of its equity interest in First but “Rockwell started it all.” (FPHC) P3 billion Fixed Rate a proven track record in the Gen. The favorable Supreme Note (FRN) issuance a “PRS energy business, a competent Court ruling last December With less than 15 months before project She added: “We’ve discovered that the Aaa minus” rating. This rat- management team and a mod- 2006 on the unbundling case completion, future Joya residents are look- overseas Filipinos have been looking for Free broadband Internet from Platinum! ing is given to debt obligations erate reliance on debt. of Meralco will also result in ing forward to moving in by 2008. opportunities to own a home in the Philip- with the “smallest degree of As of September 30, 2006, an increase in the company’s “We’ve recently unveiled a portion of pines. Joya was an ideal choice for them.” Enjoy 20 never-before-seen chan- coverage areas who avail of at least However, a subscriber who keeps For those with existing Sky- subscriber decides to terminate his investment risk.” FPHC’s unaudited consoli- net profits. the retail row of Joya. Emphasis Salon and More than 40% of sales for Joya came nels and free broadband Internet two packs of SkyCable Platinum only one pack of SkyCable Plati- Cable product bundles, upgrading SkyCable Platinum subscription PhilRatings noted FPHC’s dated revenues increased by The proceeds of the note Santi’s Delicatessen have already opened from the overseas Filipino market and a when you subscribe to at least two until August 21, 2007 will be given num or downgrades to SkyCable to a two-pack SkyCable Platinum before the lock-in-period expires, strengths: stable and growing 13%, from P38.9B to P43.9B. will be used for general cor- their doors to the public and this has substantial portion was attributed to local SkyCable Platinum packs. Or, if a free ZPDee 64-kbps plan for one Gold or Silver will lose his free subscription and availing of this he will lose his free ZPDee con- earnings and cash flow streams Unaudited consolidated net porate purposes, which may heightened the excitement of future Joya buyers. Most of the buyers living abroad you want faster ZPDee plans, get year. ZPDee connection. If he wishes promotion will forfeit their product nection and will also be charged a of its main revenue drivers income likewise increased by include capital expenditures residents as well as enhanced the leisure look at their units as investments that may them at a discount of 20% to 30%! Those who wish to avail of a to continue subscribing to ZPDee, bundle discount. pre-termination fee of P2,500. (First Gen Corporation or First 62.5% to P5.2B from P3.2B in and acquisitions. ING Bank is shopping experience of Rockwell resi- also serve as a temporary residence should Existing and new subscribers plan higher than the free 64-kbps he will be charged regular ZPDee A one-year lock-in period applies Sky’s the limit. Subscribe now! Gen and Manila North Toll- the same period last year. The the sole bookrunner and lead dents and patrons,” said Soliven. they visit the Philippines. (V. Tionglico) of SkyCable Platinum in ZPDee can also enjoy discounted rates. rates. to subscriptions under the promo. If a Call 631-0000. ways Corporation or MNTC), increase was mainly due to the manager. (Nicole Carlos) 4 LOPEZLINK March 2007 LOPEZLINK March 2007 5

Who will bring home... HR COUNCIL from page 1 couch potato ‘Maria Flordeluna’ nasa radyo rin! ACHIEVEMENT TITLE NOMINATED TEAM/INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS AREA PANG TV na, pang-radyo Pinagsama ng DZMM ang Eric Galvez (“Mirada de Mujer,” pa! Iyan ang drama ng pinak- pinakamagaling na voice talents “Passion de Amor”) bilang Gary, Savings on Rental Expenses Through Strategic Ne- TV Production Operations Group, ABS-CBN Business and Operations Management Continuing gotiation with External Suppliers for TV Production abagong teleserye ng ABS- para sa kakaibang radyo dra- at Joel Masilongan (“Passion de CBN na ”Maria Flordeluna,” na mang ito na umeere mula Lunes Amor”) bilang Carlos. Unity in Diversity Benpres Group Public Relations Corporate Image-Building education hindi lamang napapanood sa TV hanggang Biyernes, 2:30 p.m., Ang mga papel ng mga bata (Sustaining a Group-Wide Newsletter) kundi naririnig rin sa DZMM. pagkatapos ng “Maalaala Mo naman ay ginagampanan nna Program Host of “Bago ‘Yan Ah!” and director for Angelo Palmones Public Responsibility treats Ito ang unang beses na nag- Kaya” sa DZMM. Roxanne Manato (“Battle B Da- Special Projects, Manila Radio ABS-CBN: Angelo through karoon ang isang teleserye ng Kasama sa “Maria Flor-de- man” at ang seryeng pangradyo Palmones New bachelorette comes bersyon sa radyo sa kasaysayan luna” sa DZMM sina Roasanna na “Diyos Ko Mahal Mo Ba “Bago ‘Yan Ah” (Science Radio Program) ABS-CBN “Bago ‘Yan” Team, DZMM/AFI Public Responsibility ng ABS-CBN. Halos magka- Villegas (naririnig sa “Princess Sila?”) bilang Maria Flordeluna, Foundation Inc. to Studio 23 sabay ang takbo ng kuwento Hours”) bilang Jo Espero; Danny Christian Alviar (“Cardcaptor First Day High: A Pioneer Synergistic Coproduction First Day High Team, ABS-CBN Film Customer Focus and Business Management Jen Schefft is the ng bersyong pangradyo at ber- Depante (“Betty La Fea”) bilang Sakura,” “Samurai X”) bilang Productions, Inc. I-Learn DEVELOPING its human resource has always been Chicagoan origi- syong pang-TV, kaya kahit saan Leo Alicante; Abby Masilongan Rene Boy at Mary Joy Adorable The Road to Safe Driving TMC Handbook and Tabloid, Editorial Team, Public Responsibility a part of the corporate objectives of Benpres Holdings nally introduced to ka man, updated ka sa kuwento (“Mirada de Mujer”) bilang Elvi- (“Machine Robo Rescue”) bilang Tollways Management Corporation (TMC) Corporation (BHC). The company believes that its em- the public when An- ni Maria Flordeluna! ra; Mean Adonis bilang Brigida; Wilma. (Amy Mosura) Strengthened Service Delivery for Family Planning Selected Family Planning Core Team (from Human Resource Focus ployees should continually pursue new learning through drew Firestone of in the Workplace First Sumiden, TMC and Meralco) various media. “The Bachelor 3” For those who would like to pursue higher education “Pinoy Big Brother” “PBB” Team, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. Customer Focus, Business Management and proposed to her at Corporate Image-Building without leaving their jobs, there is e-learning. Season 2 update After conducting a company-wide training needs the end of that series. Digital Delivery ABS-CBN Now!, ABS-CBN Interactive Business Management analysis where critical knowledge areas were identified Unfortunately, Fires- Speedy Restoration of Power after Typhoon Typhoon Milenyo Restoration Team Customer Focus for each employee, BHC, in partnership with Meralco tone later decided to Milenyo Management and Leadership Development Center go back to his sin- Bahay ni Kuya, mukhang (MMLDC), contracted the I-learn Program, a web-based Lowering of Meralco’s Systems Loss from 10.95% to System Loss Management Team Operations Management gle ways. And with 10.28 Resulting in P1B Avoided Cost training program. Since its commencement last September 2006, e- the new season of Mining the US Market Rockwell Land US Road Show Team Business Management learners have acquired new and customized learning “The Bachelorette,” ‘United Nations’ ang dating! Catalyzing Partnerships for Verde Island Conserva- Verde Island Integrated Conservation and Public Responsibility at their own pace, without work downtime. Technical Schefft is back and still looking for love. tion Development Program, FPCI support is readily available through MMLDC’s support NAGANAP na ang pinakahihintay na pag- Si Toni Gonzaga pa rin ang main host ng for two in San Francisco, Los Angeles at desk. Periodic status reports are also provided to e-learn- Will she finally find the elusive man of her bukas ng pinaganda at pinalaking Bahay “PBB,” samantalang si Mariel Rodriguez Las Vegas. At certified Big Millionaire ang Successful Implementation of Business Develop- First Philec Electricals Division Business Business Management dreams? Witness Schefft’s quest for true love on ment Plan for First Philec’s Electricals Division Development Group ers to assist them in managing their courses better. At the ni Kuya sa bagong grupo ng housemates naman ang host ng “UpLate.” Si Bianca Big Winner with P1 million with Big Eu- end of the program, each learner is required to prepare the third season of “The Bachelorette,” Fridays at noong February 25, 9:30 ng gabi. Military Gonzalez ang magdadala ng regular updates ropean Package Tour for two na magdadala The Anti-Illegal Connection Drive Operations Management AICD Team, SkyCable a presentation to management summarizing the learning 9:10 p.m. on Studio 23. (A. Mosura) inspired ang kickoff ng “Pinoy Big Broth- at pasok din ang dating housemate na si Jay- sa kanya sa Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Ger- highlights they acquired through the program. er” Season 2 bilang pagbigay-pugay sa 21st son Gainza bilang segment host. Sina Asia many, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain After the screening process, these nominations were submitted to the panel of judges consisting of Lopez Group senior officers for individual evaluation Though BHC e-learners are only halfway through Agcaoili at Sitti pa rin ang makakasama sa at Portugal. and scoring. Early this year, the judges convened to deliberate on the merits of each achievement and decide on the winners, guided by the overall panel scores. anniversary ng People Power. their courses, they are assured that they all have opportu- “PBB on 23” sa Studio 23. Isama mo pa sa prize ng Big Winner ang The panel has already selected the finalists to be presented to the executive committee for approval. nities to learn, grow and develop. (Yiessa Borbon) It’s all about the Oscars Sa ngayon, anim na housemates pa lang Who will be our next recipients of the Lopez Achievement Award? Watch for the formal announcement of winners and awarding ceremony! The Lifestyle Network is all ang pinapasok sa bahay. Ba-gamat lahat Ang anim na housemates at ang walo engrandeng kitchen showcase from Whir- sila ay may dugong Pinoy, mas varied ang pang susunod ay magsasama-sama sa ba- pool na bagay sa kanyang bagong house PR CHALLENGE hyped up and ready for the Oscars and giving everything kanilang backgrounds at temperaments, hay sa loob ng 126 days. Hindi pa man na- and lot sa St. Monique Valais ng Globe kukumpleto ang mga housemates sa loob Asiatique. Isang brand new car din ang you need to know about Hol- dala na rin ng pagsala ng 30,000 applicants sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo. ng bahay ni Kuya ay nag-aabang na ang matatanggap ng Big Winner plus sariling MNTC wins Anvil Award anew lywood’s most anticipated Kabilang sa first batch sina Ezekiel o Zeke, naglalakihang premyo para sa mga hihi- business franchise ng Crystal Clear Water event. Get the lowdown on THE Manila North Tollways Corp. “First Philippine Mount Everest Expedi- 21, full-blooded Pinoy na tubong Australia; ranging Big Placers at nag-iisang Big Win- Refilling Station. (MNTC) took home an Anvil Award of tion: Kaya ng Pinoy!” program. this year’s best and worst Wendy, 24, ang Bb. Pilipinas-Tourism 2005 ner. Bigger future talaga ang naghihintay Para masubaybayan ang paborito niyong Excellence for Institutional and Corporate FPMEE and Stratworks focused on dressed celebs with the “2007 at mass communication student sa Far Eastern sa Big 4 dahil sa malalaking cash prizes na “PBB” Season 2 housemates, mag-log on sa PR Programs for its road safety and qual- the empowering message of the climbs Academy Awards: Fashion University (FEU); Nel, 25, isang nursing stu- matatanggap nila mula sa My Marvel Ta- http://bb2.pinoybigbrother.com/.(JGJ) ity maintenance program implemented in through broadcast partner ABS-CBN’s Police Special” on March 3 and 4, at 8 p.m. and dent sa Bacolod City, Negros Occidental na heebo! the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). documentaries as well as TV guestings 11 p.m. Relish some Academy Award nostalgia anak ng mga pulis; Saicy, 23, ang Ilonggang P200,000 ang mapapanalunan ng 4th The Anvils were handed out by the and features. By early 2006, ABS-CBN Education graduate na nagtatrabaho bilang Big Placer plus Hongkong Package Tour ‘PBB’ schedules Public Relations Society of the Philip- was running the “Kaya ng Pinoy” inspi- with award-winning films: “Lost in Translation” dance instructor; Gee-Ann, 21, ang colegiala for two from Polo Air Travel And Tours. PBB@ABS-CBN Primetime Mon-Friday: 7 p.m.; pines (PRSP) during the 42nd Anvil rational plugs and team videos. on March 1 at 9 p.m. and “ Eternal Sunshine of the P300,000 naman ang para sa 3rd Big Placer Sat-Sunday: 9:30 p.m.; UpLate Mon-Friday: Awards held at the InterContinental Hotel TV spots were also aired with popular Spotless Mind” on March 2 at 9 p.m. na galing sa mayamang pamilya; at si Mickey, Senator Richard Gordon (seated, 4th from left) with Lopez Group Public Relations Council chairman and Lopez Group 22, ang half-Austrian, half-Pinoy hip hop danc- with a Three-City Package Tour for two in 12:30 a.m. chairman Oscar M. Lopez (seated, 3rd from left) and PR Council members. on February 23, 2007. artists and other Pinoy achievers urging Through the “Loading Right” pro- Filipinos to unite in support of the team. er na German lang umano ang alam na salita. Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong. Ta- PBB@Studio 23 Live Streaming Mon-Saturday: gram, MNTC aimed to change the These aired on ANC, Studio 23, DZMM lagang mag-e-enjoy ang 2nd Big Placer sa 11:00 a.m.; PBB on 23 Mon-Thursday: 7:30 p.m.; mindsets and habits of drivers, especially and The Filipino Channel. Millions of ‘PDA’ Scholars hit town kanyang P500,000 cash at US Package Tour Saturday: 6:30 p.m. Gordon bats for private sector truckers, in favor of loading right. Road Filipinos were glued to their sets for the It’s the Pi- the movies safety and quality maintenance of roads TV coverage of the FPMEE’s historic as- noy Dream @ partnerships for disaster preparedness were the hallmarks of the program, which cents on Mt. Everest last May 17 and 18, Academy provided a positive and broader context to 2006. (RKC) (PDA) By Carla Paras-Sison Millennium Trust Fund quick and systematic information pass-on what otherwise The Red Cross is often involved in before, during and after a disaster occurs. would have Schol- Senator Richard Gordon, Philippine Na- coping with and mitigating conditions Process of change been a mere ars’ time to shine as they sing their way to your Sam and Toni in a ‘different love story’ tional Red Cross (PNRC) governor since after a disaster, but also does disaster pre- “To make disaster preparation and re- anti-overload- hearts—from your TV sets to your hometown. See STAR Cinema brings together the tan- mag-alala dahil ginawa ko talaga ang 1985 and chairman for the last three years, paredness training including first aid and sponse sustainable, that is, stop its cycle of ing campaign. “PDA” Grand Star Dreamer Yeng Constantino dem of Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby lahat para matuwa rin ang mga tao sa emergency response and rescue. disaster and poverty, people must be part The cam- urged the private sector to participate in together with hunk Zanjoe Marudo in pagkakasama ko dito sa pelikula!” disaster preparedness initiatives to expand Through strategic partnerships with of the process of change,” said Gordon. paign resulted and the rest of the gang in the flesh, and let them their scope, increase the general popula- corporations, Gordon has raised money ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation in more compli- fill your head with various melodies with their the biggest romantic event of 2007— Speaking of pressure, Gonzaga tion’s chances for survival and speed up through the Millennium Trust Fund, which has a weekly show on disaster prepared- ant truckers and star-quality voices: Top Six/Rosita, “Kapamilya “You Got Me!” and Milby set aside the pressure rehabilitation and recovery efforts as ca- now finances the development of rescue ness called “Red Alert” on DZMM, its silence in the Invades Japan” (Mar. 2); Constantino, SM Das- Cathy Garcia-Molina, who was that most people have been talking lamities strike. trucks with modern technology equipment. AM radio station. ABS-CBN also has an anti-program mariñas (Mar. 4); Ronnie Liang, SM Iloilo (Mar. responsible for Milby and Gonzaga’s about—to match or even surpass the Speaking at a meeting of the Lopez Red Cross also has partnerships for the use annual blood donation drive where all its camp, and even P100-million hit “You Are The One,” performance of their first movie pair- Group Public Relations Council headed of search/rescue dogs and with volunteer reporters, drivers, cameramen and writers went beyond the 7); Constantino /Jay-R Siaboc with the “PDA” has new tricks up her sleeve to make ing with this project. by chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML), fire brigades to expand its rescue capability. donate blood within ABS-CBN premises. boundaries of Scholars, Cagayan de Oro (Mar. 9) and Bukidnon this latest film a surefire hit. “I just wanna take everything in Gordon talked about the four Ps of disas- Currently, PNRC is in the process of ex- Meralco has a similar long-standing pro- the NLEX. (Mar. 10); Constantino, SM Batangas (Mar. 11); “Sobrang saya namin na magka- and have fun. There’s no pressure at panding its barangay disaster management gram where employees donate blood at Meanwhile, ter preparedness: predict, plan, prepare Top 6 with the “PDA” Scholars, SM Davao (Mar. kasama kami ni Direk at Sam,” said all, and nag-enjoy lang kami sa shoot,” and practice. training program known as Project 143: I the John Cotton Wellness Center. Strategic Works A Map of Natural Disaster Risk Over- Love You Red Cross, which involves the To demonstrate the group’s support Inc. and the 16) and SM Cagayan de Oro (Mar. 17); Siaboc, Toni, who plays a policewoman in Milby said. He also plays a cop while view of the Philippines shown by Gordon recruitment, training and mobilization of 43 for disaster preparedness initiatives, OML First Philippine Sagay Fiesta in Bacolod (Mar. 18); Constantino, the movie. “It’s nice to work again Marudo is a vendor of pirated DVDs. at the meeting reveals that the country is volunteers (25 blood donors, nine disaster suggested that the blood donation drive of Mount Ever- (L-R) Raul L. Ignacio, MNTC VP for operations and manage- Liang, Irish Fullerton and Chad Peralta, Negros with people na comfortable ka na.” A different love story. A different in an earthquake zone, possibly hit by an response team members and nine commu- ABS-CBN and Meralco can be expanded est Expedition ment assurance services; Butch Raquel, incoming PRSP president Oriental (Mar. 19); Constantino and Yvan Lam- “Hindi po biro na makakasama feeling. These are the things that ev- earthquake of magnitude 9 and visited by nity health and nursing service members) and done group-wide under the auspices (FPMEE) were and chairman of the Anvil Awards; a PRSP member; Marlene N. batan, Iligan City (Mar. 23); Top 6, Victorias City ko sina Toni at Sam na parehong pa- eryone should watch for in “You Got 20 to 21 typhoons annually. The same map in every barangay. This program intends to of the Lifelong Wellness Program cur- the Sports and Ochoa, MNTC VP for corporate communications; Jennifer Jane Charter Day, Bacolod (Mar. 24); and Liang, SM nalo at tinatangkilik ng taumbayan,” Me!,” now showing in theaters all highlights areas commonly hit by tropical communicate and train the people on how rently being rolled out in all the Lopez Recreation Go, MNTC manager, traffic management and security; and Dante Marudo shared. “Pero wag po kayong over the country! storms and cyclones or super-typhoons. to survive and provide the PNRC with a Group companies. winner for the Velasco, chairman & CEO, Creative Point Int’l. Lucena (Mar. 25). 6 LOPEZLINK March 2007 LOPEZLINK March 2007 7

Taking stock this distinction whenever he makes a beginning the recovery, becoming ag- Linking transfer agents give him some face time with cli- EXECUTIVE PROFILE meet the from page 1 pitch, reasoning to prospective clients gressive again because the economy STSI is also in the process of mi- ents. lic offering (IPO) last year, he had the opportunity to apply nition laid out by the Philippine Stock that the best fi t for ISO-certifi ed com- is improving. It wasn’t always this grating to the electronic direct regis- Very strong market his knowledge of government affairs and reestablished ties Exchange, it maintains records of panies is an ISO-certifi ed service pro- way—hopeful, optimistic.” try (EDR), where stock certifi cates “Being that the equities market is with public offi cials to ensure that STSI delivered all of the stock owners; cancels and issues cer- vider. Upward trajectory will basically be converted to scrip- very strong now, a lot of companies client’s requirements. tifi cates (the documents proving the Recently, STSI pulled off another STSI has come up with strategies less. The EDR infrastructure will link through their underwriters are look- “What was signifi cant in getting the PNOC-EDC ac- ownership of, and the undertakings coup by becoming the receiving and to sustain its upward trajectory in all the transfer agents in the country ing into opportunities to go public,” count was the chance to participate in history. PNOC-EDC Operations department of the issuer of a security or fi nancial stock transfer agent of three of the 2007. Chief among these is to solicit to the Securities Clearing Corpora- Galvez notes. is only the second government corporation since Petron that was privatized through a public offering of its shares. As a Josie Torres is the receiv- instrument); and resolves problems four companies that went public in more clients and, at the same time, tion of the Philippines (SCCP), which And, he adds, as long as it’s cheaper bonus, the offering was very successful,” Galvez says. ing/releasing section head, arising from lost, destroyed or stolen 2006: First Gen, Alliance Tuna Inter- to strengthen their structures and up- clears all the securities transactions. to raise funds through equity instead of Since being appointed head of STSI in June 2005, a position she has held certifi cates. national and Philippine National Oil grade their backend systems to enable “Essentially it’s like a network that debt, STSI will continue to have pros- Galvez has aggressively sought the expansion of the com- since September 1997. She From one to 31 Corporation-Energy Development the company to respond to customers will allow you to check your bal- pects in the form of companies looking oversees the preliminary Under its president Ernesto B. Ru- Corporation (PNOC-EDC). in the shortest time possible. to go public. Still, with the bulk of a pany’s client base, as well as increased customer service ances with the transfer agent. You standards. Being the only transfer agent certifi ed against evaluation as to complete- fi no Jr., STSI grew its roster of clients Part of history “If we can reply within 24 hours stock transfer agent’s recurring income don’t need to contact us kasi you ISO standards has also helped STSI gain the confi dence of ness of the documents from one to 31. These include all “This is the fi rst time in a long, we will try to reply within 24 hours,” can inquire through text or Internet,” coming from new clients that kick in submitted against the prospective clients, especially if the clients themselves are of the Lopez Group companies, the long time that a government corpora- Galvez states. “Kasi ang gusto ko, sa Galvez explains. transfer fees, retainers and corporate ac- ISO-certifi ed. requirements prescribed by the issuer-company. Aboitiz Group, Alaska Milk, the Kep- She also leads the release of the certifi cates from tion did an IPO [initial public offer- harap, if it’s just a normal inquiry na Another strategy is to develop tions, STSI is bent on growing on client “We’re trying to make STSI very profi table. It will give regular transfers, stock and cash dividends, notices pel Group, RFM Corp. and Ever-Go- ing]. So to a certain extent we were how many shares do I have, in fi ve stronger relationships with underwrit- list—and ensuring that Galvez leaves a me the opportunity to train our people to respond to a very to stockholders and other customer requirements on tesco, among others. At present, the part of history kasi we were the trans- minutes or less tapos mo na yung in- ers and other stock transfer agents, es- legacy when the times comes. a timely basis. She has been a member of the STSI 15-year-old fi rm is the third largest fer agents,” says Galvez about the quiry mo. If you need your cash divi- pecially the heads of other such com- “It’s nice to get clients that are big, family since 1992. transfer agent in the Philippines and company’s role in the PNOC-EDC dend in just 20 minutes, dapat andun panies. like Meralco; after Meralco the next is fast closing in on the Rizal Com- fl otation. na.” “You have to develop good rela- biggest is First Holdings,” Galvez Antonio R. Galvez: Menchie Millares has been mercial Banking Corporation-Stock STSI was on survival mode for To this end, the company’s ISO tionships with them, kasi one, you smiles. “Yan ang mga magandang the evaluation section head Transfer Department with its 36 cli- several years after the 1997 Asian questionnaire is also undergoing scru- need to work together also. Two, it kunin na kumpanya. Malaki yung since February 1993. Her ents and Stock Transfer Service Inc.’s fi nancial crisis that was triggered by tiny, with Galvez proposing to fi ne- makes working a lot easier, and then base kaya pag mag-issue ng corporate group is responsible for 34. the fi nancial collapse of Kia in South tune it in such a way that they will be kung may konti kang favor na dapat action, like dividends, makaka-gener- for immediate verifi cation of STSI has another advantage over the transactions as to valid- Korea; this had a domino effect on able to extract concrete and quantifi - isingil, hindi sa ‘yo ipagkakait,” ate ka ng income.” ity and authenticity. Like the aforementioned companies and the currencies and stock markets of able information with regard to the Galvez points out. And as long as it gets the clients Going No.1 Torres, she has been with other competitors: it is the only enter- several “East Asian Tigers,” includ- level of customer service extended by The operations head says that he that thrive and embark on corporate STSI since 1992. prise of its kind to be ISO 9001:2000- ing the Philippines. As an observer STSI. Soon, the company will put up attends stockholders’ meetings and activities, STSI too will continue to LAST Christmas (2006), Securities Transfer Services Inc. demanding market. Customer focus can be an important certifi ed. Operations head Antonio shared, “for a long while, STSI mere- its website where customers can ac- similar affairs even if he doesn’t re- have its bread and butter in the days (STSI) head of operations Antonio R. Galvez announced source of differentiation,” he says. As processing section Galvez says he makes sure to mention ly survived. It’s only now that they’re cess their dividend and stock history. ally have a specifi c role in such, to to come. (JGJ) a brave target that STSI would be the number one transfer To achieve his profi t goal, as well as the objective to head, Neth Policarpio is agent by the next Christmas party (2007). Established in be No. 1, Galvez is relentlessly developing solid relation- Clockwise from left: responsible for the manage- Accounting Department December 1992, STSI celebrates its 15th anniversary this ships with banks and investment houses that underwrite ment of the systems in the head Jonas Co at work; year. securities issuances. Being known as trustworthy and reli- processing section to ensure STSI staff Jhon Magdamo, Currently ranked third among the members of the Phil- able—and helpful—can go a long way in marketing STSI’s the accuracy and timeliness Ed Castro, Nimfa Velasco ippine Association of Stock Transfer and Registry Agen- services to an ever-growing market. of the process involved in and Menchie Millares let cies (Pastra), STSI added four new clients last year to bring “There is a boom in the equities market. We can see in- stock/securities transfer their hair down; Ernesto its client base of publicly listed companies to 31, including creasing confi dence from the issuing companies and from books of the issuer-com- B. Rufi no, STSI president and FPHC senior vice fi ve Lopez Group companies: First Philippine Holdings foreign investors. I can see a very big room for growth for pany. She ensures that all reportorial requirements Corporation (FPHC), Meralco, ABS-CBN Broadcasting our business,” says Galvez. of the regulatory bodies are prepared based on the president and treasurer; At the First Gen IPO sign- Corporation, Benpres Holdings Corporation and First Gen Now that times seem to be going well for the Lopez updated stockholder’s master fi les and submitted on ing ceremony on Jan. 31, Corporation. It is also the transfer agent of Rockwell Land Group of companies, Galvez feels it is no time to be com- time to the concerned regulatory bodies. 2006 with (from left) PSE Leisure Club. placent or to be overconfi dent. chair Justice Jose Vitug, Galvez joined the business development group of FPHC “While we are in crisis, we stay on our toes to survive. Support group First Gen chairman Oscar Jonas Co is responsible for M. Lopez, vice chair and in 1990 and was assigned to study a proposed industrial While we are enjoying good times, let’s not forget that what the preparation and submis- CEO Peter Garrucho and estate investment in Bacnotan, La Union. “First Holdings brought us here is what we’ve been doing during the time sion of fi nancial reports to Banco de Oro presi- was then looking for non-power-related projects but that of crisis. We were on war mode just to survive. I believe we management, the proper dent Nestor Tan; STSI one did not push through,” he says. have to maintain that aggressiveness to sustain this growth. investment/placement and celebrates Christmas with He was also part of the team that started prequalifi cation That way we will not again fall into crisis so soon. This disbursement of company family members. work for the Bauang power project that was later awarded means we don’t ignore our customers and we remain sensi- funds and all fi nancial trans- a build-operate-transfer contract as Bauang Private Power tive to the changes in our (business) environment,” advises actions in accordance with Corporation. Galvez. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Before working for FPHC, Galvez was with the Depart- This aggressiveness is what STSI is exhibiting in its bid He is the newest member of the STSI family, having ment of Trade and Industry and served as chief of staff of for dominance in its very specialized line of business. joined the company in 2006. then Undersecretary Tomas Alcantara during the Aquino And lest we forget, why does he want to be No. 1? administration, interacting almost daily with Gloria Maca- “Because it can be done. I’m not a competitive person Ed Castro is responsible for pagal Arroyo, who was then assistant secretary at the de- by nature but not everybody is given this kind of opportu- the information technology partment. Before joining FPHC, he was offered a posting nity. I feel privileged and I want to make a difference in my initiatives of all STSI’s busi- to Seoul, Korea as a trade attaché but he declined. own small way. If I can make a difference in the lives of ness units. Before assuming When STSI became the transfer agent of government- our people in STSI by training them and giving them the his present responsibilities in owned Philippine National Oil Company Energy Develop- chance to be No. 1, why not?” Galvez says. (Carla Paras- 2004, Castro was a process- ing section head for seven ment Corporation (PNOC-EDC), which had an initial pub- Sison) years. He joined STSI in 1993. Nellie Valentin is respon- Yield Earnings STOCK knowledge Certifi cate Corporate The percentage Record Scripless Public listing P/E ratio sible for the delivery of A document that The off ering or sale to the Price-to-earnings ratio. A ratio to human resources services. actions rate of return evidences the Changes in companies date securities general public of new or evaluate a stock’s worth. per share A Business Management on an investor’s The date on which EPS. The ratio of net ownership of, and that aff ect their listings Securities evidenced subsequent issues of Calculated by dividing the stock’s graduate of the Polytechnic Agent Broker the undertakings capital stockholders must by electronic or similar securities traded on the price by an earnings-per-share income to outstanding on stock exchanges. University of the Philip- An individual or fi rm authorized to act Person who acts as intermediary investment. offi cially own shares, computed as of the issuer of, a Examples of corporate records. stock exchange. fi gure. If calculated with the past pines, she also handles on behalf of another, called the principal, between a buyer and seller, usually shares in order to year’s earnings, it is called the net income divided by the acquisition of goods security or fi nancial actions are new issues, such as by executing a transaction. The charging a commission; they must be entitled to any trailing P/E. if calculated with an outstanding shares. and services necessary to the company’s activities. instrument. defunct issues, mergers agent does not assume any fi nancial risk be registered with the exchange shareholders rights Valentin has been with STSI for almost 11 years. and name changes. analyst’s forecast for next year’s it in the transaction, as a dealer would. where the securities are traded. or dividends. is called forward P/E. 8 LOPEZLINK March 2007 LOPEZLINK March 2007 9

CSR ACTIVITIES Ongoings @Lopez Museum Fotogs focus on saving Samsung chooses Knowledge Lecture: ‘Preserving Digital Files and facilitated by Alma Quinto, a visual artist who has spine as used for paperback books. It is ideal for mass- Digital Art’ exhibited here and abroad. She is the president of produced books and is also called adhesive binding. La Mesa thru BK drive March 24 (Saturday), 2 p.m.-4 p.m./Lecture fee: P120 Kasibulan and past president of the Philippine Art The second is the Paper Making Workshop on As more and more information comes in digital Educators Association. In this workshop, children May 12. The last is a Book Repair Workshop on Channel for DigitALL Hope BANTAY Kalikasan (BK) is Proceeds from the sale form, the traditional methods of preserving it have to will create quilts and their works will be exhibited June 2, 9 and 16; here, participants will learn the launching its H2Hope cam- of their photographs will be rethought. In the same way, because of the presence in the House of Comfort at the Metropolitan various types of damage typically found in library Korea’s Samsung Electronics paign with an exhibit called provide the La Mesa Water- of technology, art has been rethought. Kiran Bhudrani Museum in June 2007. collections and its repair options, from mending pa- Co., Ltd. gave the Philip- “The Phases of La Mesa” at shed with a better protection of the De La Salle University’s College of Computer Adults’ workshop: ‘Book Binding’ series per tears, attaching loose pages, replacing end sheets Rockwell Power Plant Mall team with proper equipment Studies will give a talk on the world of digital files Book Binding: April 14 and 21 and recasing a book in its original cover, among oth- pines’ Knowledge Channel Paper Making: May 12 ers. Loreto Apilado of the Cottage Industry Technol- on March 2, 2007. to patrol La Mesa in order and digital art and the means of preserving these. The Foundation Inc. (KCFI) a lecture complements the ongoing exhibition Fuzzy Book Repair: June 2, 9 and 16 ogy Center will facilitate the workshop series. Slots grant worth P2 million under Photographers Ben Ca- to apprehend any trespass- Logic. As part of its advocacy to teach techniques that hinge are limited. its DigitALL Hope program, brera, Bengy Toda, Denise ers and illegal loggers. The Children’s workshop: ‘Tactile Textile: on preservation and conservation, the Lopez Memorial The Lopez Memorial Museum is located at the recognizing KCFI’s “creative Weldon, George Tapan, team will also guard against Reimaging the Scraps’ Museum will be offering a series of workshops on book ground floor of Benpres Building, Exchange Road cor. and innovative use of infor- Gutsy Tuason, Isa Lorenzo, the threat of forest fires. April 24, 26, 28 (T-Th-S), 9 a.m.-12 noon binding every Saturday starting April 14, 2007. The first Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City. Museum Mayie Delgado, Jojo Guin- H2Hope invites indi- For summer, the Lopez Museum offers “Tactile of the series is the Bookbinding Workshop on April 14 days and hours are Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 5 mation technology to develop Textile: Reimaging the Scraps,” a workshop and 21. Students are introduced to a method of bookbind- p.m., except Sundays and holidays. Call 631-2417 for the lives of the youth.” gona, Mandy Navasero, Neal viduals and organizations ing where a flexible adhesive attaches a paper cover to a details. The grant was turned over Oshima, Ralph Diaz, Romy to be part of the efforts to by Samsung vice president Gacad, Tillak Hettige and ensure the survival of the FEATURES for Consumer Electronics, Wyg Tysmans have agreed watershed and the protec- Dong Ha Jang in a ceremony to donate their talent in the tion of the natural resources at the Manila Peninsula Hotel service of La Mesa. within La Mesa, and ensur- KCFI president Rina Lopez-Bautista (5th from right) with the KCh staff (l-r): Ruby Bustamante, Myra ing a clean water supply for in Makati in January. “We are Sioco, Marilou Tioseco, Jennifer Panganiban, Risa Muñoz, Joyce Tee, Doris Nuval and Ricky AR Santos. Maiki Lopez Abello: The reluctant queen all pleased with the progress the coming generations. La we have made in bridging the addressed poverty by educat- there are cable operators, or Filipino students realize Mesa Watershed is Metro By DULCE FESTIN-BAYBAY The eldest of five daughters of Vargas and Cedie Lopez-Vargas. Antonia Abello and Connie Rufino. digital divide and will work ing poor Filipino youths to via satellite dishes in remote Manila’s main source of Rafael Abello from Bacolod and Queen Maiki started her reign Queen Maiki will have a one- their dreams. The DepEd MARIA Katrina Lopez Abello, or Maria Presentacion “Pia” Lopez- by feeding malnourished children, year reign marked by cause-ori- harder to empower others to break out of their situations. areas. KCFI also produces proclaimed it as mandatory fresh water and is under a constant threat of contami- Queen Maiki, would prefer to be Abello, Maiki follows a line of distributing school supplies, plant- ented projects and environmental do the same,” Jang said. “As we see the brilliant faces and distributes reference viewing for schools with ac- in the tennis courts or diving in lovely ladies coming from Jaro’s ing trees along Jaro’s highway and activities. And she wants to make KCFI was founded in of the children watching edu- training materials, as well cess in 2000. nation and destruction. the waters of Anilao rather than on crème de la crème. Former Cande- assisting in the painting of Gawad sure that all activities would be a 1999 and provides the only cational TV for the first time, as conducts workshops for The DigitALL Hope Thanks to the partner- top of a parade float or in a royal laria Fiesta Queens of Jaro include Kalinga houses in the Jaro Archdio- continuation of a treasured cultural all-educational TV channel as we hear the laughter and teachers. program was established in ship between BK, the setting surrounded by princes and Maiki’s grand aunts, aunts and cese and Eugenio Lopez-GK Vil- heritage for the benefit of the peo- on cable and satellite. The the singing of those born into The channel, which went Quezon City government princesses—for that is what Queen cousins such as Pilar Lopez-Vito, lage in Barangay Buntatala, Jaro. ple of Jaro, and Iloilo as a whole. 2003 to identify and extend Maiki has to do for the current year Nita Lopez-Montelibano, Celine The queen’s gowns and that of Knowledge Channel airs conflict, as we note the im- on the air on November 6, financial support to promis- and the Metropolitan Wa- terworks and Sewerage as Jaro’s 2007 Festival Queen. Lopez, Alana Lopez-Montelibano, her cousin and sister were made instructional videos that sup- proving test scores, we know 1999, now reaches more than ing projects for the poor in This, in her own words, was Julieta Lopez-Arenas, Elen Jison- by Jun Escario of Cebu and Patis port the Department of Edu- this is work that we can and 1,900 impoverished schools the Asia-Pacific region, par- System (MWSS), La Mesa her initial reaction when informed Golez and Maria Rita Lopez-Peña, Tesoro, the latter flying to Iloilo to cation’s (DepEd) curriculum, should do,” she said. in the Philippines, benefiting ticularly those that seek to has survived. Starting with of her becoming Queen of Jaro: among others. Maiki’s father, Raf- personally make sure everything as well as non-curriculum Through the foundation’s more than 2.6 million poor develop the lives of the youth its reforestation campaign “When my grandfather, Oscar M. fy, was himself once a prince con- would fit. Lopez, told me that I would be titles for an older audience. “Cable-A-School” program, students from the urban cen- or the disabled through edu- in 1999, BK has reforested sort to a Jaro Fiesta princess. The Meanwhile, doting aunts, It also has weekly news and 92% of the total 1,500 hect- the next Queen of Jaro, I thought King consort was Jed Jalandoni cousins and yayas from Manila and access to the Knowledge ters to the most rural areas cation. Since its creation, it it was a joke. Really, because my from Bacolod while Jordan Abello Bacolod either awaited the royal public affairs programs. Channel is being provided in the country. Knowledge ares through the generosity has given over $1.65 million Renowned underwater photogra- titos and titas were even laughing and J Amado Araneta Fores were court’s passing from the windows KCFI president Rina Lo- to a greater number of public Channel equalizes learn- in grant money to 38 organi- of its partners and support- about it. I guess it was because I the prince consorts for Marianna of the Lopez-Vito ancestral house pher Gutsy Tuason gets ready to ers. (Teta de Castro) pez Bautista said the program schools in provinces where ing opportunities and helps zations. (Joyce Tee) take on La Mesa reservoir was identified with sports. Lopez Vargas and Erica Abello, or by catching the parade in strate- “Then last September, my respectively. gic corners of Jaro’s streets. Busy Mom got a call from Jaro telling Last year’s Queen, Camille aunts Emily Lopez, Elen Golez, her about the things to prepare Villar, daughter of Senate Presi- Yangga Lopez-Vito and Sara Peña for the feast of our patroness, the dent Manny Villar and Congress- lent their buses, homes and staff to Clockwise from top: Jaro 2006 Fes- OFWs adopt hometown Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria woman Cynthia Villar of Las ensure the successful royal events tival Queen Camille Villar, daughter of Senate President Manny Villar, Bayan marks 10th year because I would be part of the Piñas, crowned Maiki as her suc- from beginning to end. transfers her crown to 2007 Festival elementary schools in AFI drive 2007 fiesta royal entourage. cessor, assisted by Jaro congress- Everything went smoothly, Queen Maiki Abello with the assis- By Philip Felipe ENUFF generates and An initial loan of $50 “I remember saying to myself, man Raul Gonzalez Jr., Gawad with the weather cooperating. The tance of Congressman Raul Gonzalez ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s promotes sustainable liveli- (about P2,500) allows an en- ‘This is it! They are serious!’ I was Kalinga executive director An- ABS-CBN Regional Network Jr. Looking on are Sen. Villar and (AFI) “Adopt-Your-Hometown excited about it. I also felt a sense of tonio Meloto, Sen. Villar, Justice Group built the two floats for the Sec. Raul Gonzalez; Queen Maiki and ABS-CBN Bayan Founda- hood among Bayan clients, terprising man or woman to Princess Erica with proud parents Pia School” campaign involves tion Inc. (Bayan) marks its honor being the eldest granddaugh- Secretary Raul Gonzalez Sr. and Lopez royal party and produced the their families and communi- start or expand an existing mi- ter chosen to represent the next Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. opening night program as well as and Raffy Abello and sisters Rafi, Sam Filipinos overseas to assist in 10th anniversary this year ties by developing the capaci- cro enterprise. The borrowers generation of young Lopezes to lead The Abello clan as well as the that of the coronation night affair. and Gabbie; OML and wife Connie the improvement of the quality with meaningful year-long ties of the microfinance staff need to be part of a group with and children Angela, Vicente and Jay in carrying the torch in continuing Vargases came in full force to give The entire clan went home dialogue with Guimaras folk; Queen of schoolchildren in their com- activities. and clients for enterprise at least four members from the tradition initiated by my great support to Queen Maiki, her sister- happy, but proudest of all were the Maiki leads her cousins in painting munities of origin. Scores of Bayan, which started as a promotion and development. their barangay that becomes grandparents…that of helping our princess Erica, and cousin-princess Queen’s lolos, Rafael Abello Sr. and some of the housing units in Eugenio Filipinos from the United States program of ABS-CBN Foun- This year is also a year of the borrower’s support sys- kababayans…fellow Jarolenos.” Marianna, daughter of Vincent Oscar M. Lopez and lolas Maria Lopez Sr.-GK Village in Jaro. (Photos by Rushty Ramos) of America, Canada, New Zea- dation Inc. (AFI) in 1997, has thanksgiving to individuals, tem, guarantor and business land, Germany and the Middle redefined the microfinance partners and organizations panel. A crucial aspect of the Special feature: ‘Halalan 2007’ election primer East have done their share of landscape in the Philippines that shaped and continue to program is the intensive train- helping the younger generation Maricris Molina (center), representing the donors from Dubai, hands and will continue to do so in cast Bayan to becoming the ing to enhance value forma- over a set of ETV shows in DVD format to a student of Nasugbu West in their hometowns. Central School. Schools division superintendent Emma Bautista the coming years. The year “servicer of servicers.” tion, leadership and business Among the many sup- 2007 will reaffirm Bayan’s It has extended its services management capabilities. After months of uncertainty, there (extreme right) joins the symbolic turnover ceremony. Vote Wisely! porters of the campaign are stronger commitment to to 19 centers nationwide, in- Watch the Filipino employees of J. ning ETV programs such as students exposed to ETV the people as the capabil- cluding Iloilo; Sta. Cruz, Lu- “Hala- Ray McDermott in Dubai. “Hirayamanawari” (values performed better in science ity builder of microentrepre- cena and Batangas in Southern lan 2007, will after all be elections in May! They donated an educational education) and “Sine’skwela” and mathematics compared neurs and communities in Luzon; San Fernando, Bau- ABS-CBN’s THE midterm elections were in danger place on the second Monday of May (90%) are district representatives and town mayors, vice mayors, and infrastructure package con- (Science), an alternative form to students without ETV microentrepreneurship. ang, Dagupan and Urdaneta coverage of being scrapped upon the recommen- as mandated by the 1987 Constitution. while the remaining 23 (10%) are councilors. All in all, more than 17,000 sisting of 108 volumes of of entertainment as well as exposure. Among the grade This year, Bayan wel- in Northern Luzon; and San of the dation of the Consultative Commis- This year, the day of reckoning falls on party-list or sectoral representatives. positions are at stake in the upcoming educational television (ETV) educational medium has been levels tested, students in comes its new executive Felipe, Iba, Angeles and Olon- synchro- sion; in the interim, the current crop of May 14,2007. (The Party-List System Act of 1995 political exercise. programs in DVD format, a provided for Filipino children. the sixth grade showed a director Bobby Manikan, the gapo in Central Luzon. Manila nized officials would remain in office for an On the national level, 12 new sena- however states that the latter should additional five years, a so-called tran- tors will be chosen in place of the 12 make up 20% of the total number of The elections are a time of hope 21” colored TV and a DVD A nationwide impact dramatic change in the test Sagip Kamilya (SK) and the however remains the major elections. player to Nasugbu West Cen- study conducted by the scores. Workers’ Assistance Program focus of the program with sition period, while a new constitution outgoing 13th Congress senators. members of the Lower House). for a better future. This is all in Boto mo, was being drafted. Thanks to vigilant Also up for grabs are all of the con- All over the country, provinces, tral School in Batangas. research and teacher train- For more information, (WAP) under the Enabling beneficiaries in Quezon City, ipatrol “oppositors,” the plan was thwarted. gressional seats, which to date number towns and cities will also be choosing the hands of the leaders that the With the continuous ing department of AFI visit www.abs-cbnfounda- Network for the Upliftment of Morayta, Paco, Valenzuela, mo! In any case, the synchronized 230, according to the www.congress. new governors, vice governors and people will vote for. production of award-win- showed that intermediate tion.com. (She Capili) Filipino Families (ENUFF). Marikina and Quezon City. Bayan executive director Bobby Manikan national and local elections will take gov.ph website. Of this number, 207 provincial board members; and city 10 LOPEZLINKMarch 2007 LOPEZLINK March 2007 11

LIFELONG WELLNESS Sudoku THE biggest news within the Lopez Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan Group at this time would probably be ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero our chairman Oscar M. Lopez (OML) simula 1 hanggang 9 para ang bawat numero and the rest of the Lopez Group party’s Summit! ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, summiting Mt. Pulag in mid-February. For OML, who bucked health problems column at kahon. by instituting some pretty major lifestyle , changes, reaching the peak of Luzon’s Dear Rosie Commitment obsession and passion pay off highest mountain is the fulfillment of As you read this, the much-awaited second season of “Pinoy Big Brother” is already under way after a fairly lengthy hiatus. Our By Rafael M. Alunan III, a long-held dream. But we’ll let Raffy spent that evening. Leo Oracion (the first monthly “PBB” updates will also be making a comeback starting Lopez Lifelong Wellness Team Filipino to scale Everest on May 17, 2006) Alunan, the Lopez Lifelong Wellness with this issue (please check out page 5). Thank you for continuing and two other members chose to rest, Team chief, tell you this exciting story. “LEAVE nothing but footprints, take while Valdez and Fred Jamili (“Mr. Moun- Elsewhere, there’s the return of Kuya to support the show. nothing but pictures, kill nothing but taineer” himself) chose to join a group of in “Pinoy Big Brother.” ABS-CBN ooOoo time.” With that exhortation from Mt. merrymakers before calling it a day. promises a more challenging tour of duty I was excited to read the story on the performance of Lopez Everest Team expedition leader Art Val- The final climb for the housemates and an engrossing, addicting watch for us lucky companies’ stocks, especially since a friend of mine mentioned dez, Oscar M. Lopez (OML), chairman of Camp 2 is the DENR’s designated ones outside of camera range. Things are also cooking in Rockwell, that she received a dividend. How do I go about buying some the Lopez Group, led sons Cary and Jay, camping site for Mt. Pulag trekkers and Bayan and of course, for the hardworking people in STSI. stocks for myself? Thank you!—L.P. daughters Rina and Angela and 82 other the holding area for those who contract We provide an update on Queen Maiki, the reluctant teen turned Here’s a step-by-step guide from Benpres PR’s Carla Paras-Si- trekkers from various companies of the high altitude sickness. It is large enough cause-oriented queen who started her reign with the Gawad Kalinga son, a former stockbroker: To buy stocks, you must open an account Lopez Group up the slopes of Mt. Pulag to carry as many as 120 campers comfort- project in Jaro, Iloilo; the project will soon be turned over to the with any of the over 180 member-brokers of the Philippine Stock on February 17, 2007. ably within respectable distance from each church worker-beneficiaries, so watch for an update on that as well. Exchange (PSE). Visit their website at www.pse.org.ph and click Mt. Pulag is Luzon’s highest peak at over other. on the “Trading Participants” link on the left side of the screen. You 9,700 feet above sea level (ASL), and reput- The 87-man strong expedition awoke We’d like to invite everyone to keep an eye on the election-re- will have to click on each letter of the alphabet to find the names of edly the Philippines’ second highest next to at 2 a.m. on Feb. 17 to prepare for the final lated goings-on through our regular election special that starts with Mt. Apo. Its area is in excess of 11,000 hect- climb. Hot cups of coffee helped raise this issue. Let’s be extra-vigilant and proactive to make sure the the stockbrokers authorized to trade in stocks on behalf of clients ares spread out over three provinces—Nueva body warmth and keep the single-digit will of the people is not thwarted this time around. Special kudos to like you. Vizcaya, Benguet and Ifugao. chill of early morning at bay. Power bars ABS-CBN for their interesting and timely “Boto Mo, I-Patrol Mo” Or, you may choose from the list of online brokers. You will Sight to behold and trail food were stuffed in pockets, drive! have to visit the office of your chosen brokerage house at least once The group left Baguio for the De- cameras and headlamps checked. Difficulty Level: ooOoo to fill up an account information sheet and signature cards, submit partment of Environment and Natural At 3:30 a.m., a long and winding copies of your ID and make an initial deposit—quite similar to the c Will Meralco have a “non-Christmas” version of the “Maliwa- Resources (DENR) station in Ambangeg single file of what looked like fireflies Very Easy nag ang Pasko” contest? How about something (that doesn’t requirements when you are opening a bank account. This will en- for a mandatory briefing by park superin- marched off to watch the sun rise from the c Easy necessarily involve lighting) for summer, or maybe the rainy able you to see firsthand if the office operates professionally and to tendent Emerita Albas. From there they vantage point of the mountaintop. It took g Medium season?—Yan your liking. proceeded to the Ranger station in Baba- two hours at a steady slow pace in the dark c Hard Meralco marketing head Mike Lopez’s reply: “We will be confin- Call or email first to make sure the broker you have chosen ac- dak through rough roads for a quick lunch to reach it just in time. As we congratu- commodates walk-in retail clients. Many brokers prefer to special- before taking off in nine groups. The hike lated one another, the horizon gradually Clockwise from top: OML with children Jay, Rina, Cary and Angela; FPHC executives Art de Guia, Nonoy Ibanez and Ben ing the ‘Maliwanag ang Pasko’ campaign to the Christmas season. ize their service for big financial institutions or corporate accounts. to Camp 2 took four hours. By the time brightened, starting from a blue haze that Liboro; Raffy Alunan with the Sky-Cable team; the FPHC group with the RP Mt. Everest Team, including female members What we want is to build the affinity between Meralco and Christ- the campsite was reached at 5 p.m., all stretched in both directions until it became Carina Dayondon and Noelle Wenceslao. ABS-CBN correspondent Abner Mercado is at extreme right. (Photos by Cary Lopez mas since it is a happy season and lights will surely make everything You may feel neglected if this is the case. The contact information the tents were up and ready for occupancy a burst of yellow, orange and red to usher and Bong Nabong) brighter. Moving forward, the vision is for people to look forward to of each broker is listed on the PSE website when you click on the through the efficiency of the University of in the rising sun. Below us was a calm sea that included extensive walks, climbing and mountain search-rescue experts from adversity should not be a bar to achieve- our event and that they will excitedly decorate their homes, churches brokerage name. the Philippines (UP) Mountaineers and its of clouds that covered much of the moun- stairwells, trekking at high altitudes and the Philippine Army Reserve Command. ment. Both had personal goals to reach the Answer to February puzzle and streets so that they too can be recognized by Meralco.” ooOoo band of local “Sherpas.” tain range. proper nutrition were molded into a rou- The Pulag climb was a demanding or- summits of their choice. But on a higher ooOoo If you have questions, comments, opinions, suggestions and re- February 16, the eve of the climb to Prayers of thanksgiving tine that finally paid off. ganizational and logistics exercise. Expedi- plane, their message to all and sundry is, Solution, tips and computer program available Please feature the second season of “Pinoy Big Brother.” I’m actions about anything and everything about the Lopez Group, the summit, was cold but clear. The stars For the next hour, there were lots of From the starting point in Baguio up tion organizer Rafael Alunan III, president with commitment, obsession and passion, please send them to Dear Rosie through fax no. 633-3520 or to at www.sudoku.com raring to watch the new housemates! I just hope ABS-CBN were out in full force, twinkling as far as backslapping, picture taking and silent to the time that the summit was reached, a of First Philippine Infrastructure Develop- any challenge can be overcome. won’t air the show too late.—Jowee [email protected]. Maraming salamat! the eye could see in every direction. The prayers of thanksgiving. We stood there team of doctors and paramedics monitored ment Corporation (FPIDC), credited Rico The eternal message night sky provided a spectacular display in awe of Nature’s majesty. It was enough vital signs such as blood pressure, oxygen de Manzana (First Philippine Holdings It is symbolic of the Lopez Group’s of sparkling constellations, brilliant plan- to remind the forgetful that there is a God saturation level and heart rate. Except for a Corp. and Lopez Lifelong Wellness Team) trek through the peaks and valleys of busi- ets, the Milky Way and shooting stars. A to behold, a superior power that made the handful that suffered from leg cramps, high for executing the expedition plan with Ger- ness that drives home the eternal message trained eye could spot an occasional jet universe and holds it together. altitude sickness and gastroenteritis, OML’s man-like precision with the help of Isagani that adversity should not deter anyone plane or satellite passing overhead. It was Reaching the summit was the crown- and everyone else’s registered normal. Velasquez (FPIDC and Wellness Team) and from attaining a goal; that one must con- 8 long in 2007! a sight to behold. ing point of OML’s four-year odyssey to Demanding exercise Bernie Cavida of the UP Mountaineering tinually strive in order to achieve. Seven weekend holidays Stargazing was how the Mt. Everest overcome a health problem that barred Dr. Steve Almeda of Asia Hospital led Club. Food, transport, porter, quartering, With Mt. Pulag tucked under OML’s THERE are longer weekend holidays Labor Day holiday. The second long Eid’l Fitr (End of Ramadan). Team’s Dr. Ted Esguerra (expedition doc- him from climbing Mt. Pulag on doctor’s the medical team. Providing backup were safety and emergency requirements were belt, would Mt. Apo, the country’s tallest constant rules this 2007 and this is the time for you holiday is from April 28 to May 1, This is usually in November, but there tor), members Pastor Emata (the second orders. Refusing invasive procedures, Dr. Esguerra, who is also with the Philippine orchestrated with admirable efficiency. peak, be next—and just in time for the to go to the best places in the Philip- Labor Day. You need to file a leave is no date yet. Filipino to scale Everest on May 18, 2006), he opted for healthy lifestyle choices Coast Guard, two flight nurses from Interna- OML and the Mt. Everest Team are announcement that Benpres has risen like pines! Make sure to book your break for April 30 but it will be a leave well Noelle Wenceslao and Carina Dayondon to lick the problem. Physical exercises tional SOS and a mixed team of paramedics trying to deliver the same message—that the Phoenix? to improve in advance, especially if you plan to taken. Boracay is the perfect place for take advantage of all the Philippine this long weekend so start booking your feng shui holidays this year. your hotel in Bora! Also, remember Longest Holy Week vacation. that May is an elections month so bet- A HOUSE that is dark, dusty, leaking, This year’s Holy Week is the longest ter take your vacation before the elec- Stress management activities coming up cracked, cluttered or clogged will have a because Easter Monday is also a holi- tion on May 14, the second Monday of bad energy field, thus, bad feng shui. This day as it coincides with Bataan Day on May. Lifelong Wellness has drawn up a stress management Others may be footloose but do not wellness and inner will affect the energy (chi) of the people April 9. Book your travel vacation now Independence Day long week- program from March 15 to Dec. 15 to help ease the want ballroom dancing. There is a so- peace. That would living within it. Hence, their health and for- during the Holy Week season: from end. Take advantage of June 9, Sat- burdens and pressures of life, and reenergize tired lution—Dance Aero! You won’t have to be none tune will be downgraded. If your house has April 1, Palm Sunday, to April 9, Eas- urday to June 11, Monday (regular bodies and weary souls through holistic activities. Its emerge a dance expert but you’ll other than Yoga. any of the above, application of the follow- the kidneys, genitourinary tract and digestive ter Monday and Bataan Day. File your holiday in lieu of June 12). No need introduction as a Lifelong core program is meant to sweat it all out twice a week. Twice a week or ing seven rules will produce positive effects system. leave now for April 2, 3 and 4! to take a vacation since this is a three- reach as many executives and employees as possible For those inclined thrice, depending on almost immediately. Properly dispose of your garbage. day weekend. It starts to rain already to relieve them of the forces that impair personality, towards the martial arts, the demand. Clear away the dust. Clean all your There should be no garbage and dirt outside during this time, but still a perfect performance, teamwork and human relations. Tae Bo is actually going Each window and door screens, electric fans and your door. Chi that has passed over garbage is time for the last-minute summer get- Some of you may want to exercise and at the same time on at the Benpres Gym. activity will be air-con filters. Air passing through dust loses already downgraded. Locate your trashcan as away. try to learn new footwork. Ballroom Others may want to improve organized and man- ‘Walk the Talk’ its chi and downgrades the energy level of far as possible from your gate or door, with- Ninoy Aquino holiday. August Danc- ing will be offered the strength of their aged by classes for your home. out intruding into your neighbor’s space. 21 is a special holiday which falls on twice a week— core muscles specified durations. goes to Nipa Hut! Enliven the chi with plants. If you don’t Let in the daylight. Make sure that a Tuesday this year. So you just need nine Latin, and overall The choice of what Join the newest installment of the “Walk the have a garden (or even if you do), place live enough natural light enters your home. Keep to leave on August 20, and you already Christmas season four-day standard and flex- to take is for the executive or employee to make for a Talk” series as it goes to Nipa Hut on March potted plants inside your house or condo to your windows thoroughly clean and fully have a four-day weekend from Aug. holiday. December 24 (Monday) is a disco dances ibility. A nominal enrollment fee equivalent to P100 per session. 10, Saturday, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. The walk enliven the chi. open the drapes. Remember, natural light 18, Saturday, to Aug. 21. It is difficult special nonworking day and Christmas will be intro- certified For Yoga and Pilates, participants are expected to bring will kick off at the EL Center in Antipolo. De-clutter. Get rid of old, broken or energizes, fluorescent light enervates. to fly during this time since this is in Day is a regular holiday. So, similar to duced, three Pilates their own mats. Procedures for registration and enroll- The activity is open to all Lopez Group unused items, especially those cluttering Get rid of mold and mildew. Mold and the middle of typhoon season. This is last year, we have a four-day Christmas per quarter instructor will be on hand ment will be announced separately. employees and their families. Participants your corridors, as this will block your luck mildew negate good chi. It can also cause re- perfect time to start surfing or white holiday from Dec. 22 to Dec. 25. per category. twice a week. INAEC designated the stress management activity must register with their respective HR and affect your health. Health wise, cluttered spiratory problems and allergies. Respiratory water rafting. New Year holiday. Dec. 29 until The yearlong And there are those center to be the Benpres Gym and the former Sky- departments. Wear comfortable attire and hallways are the equivalent of clogged blood illness is one of the year’s probabilities, so Halloween vacation. Yes, another January 1 is another four-day holiday instruction will who prefer to seek Cable call center, both located at the ground floor of walking shoes and bring cap, extra t-shirt, vessels and ducts. get rid of mold and mildew by placing moldy four-day weekend without taking a weekend. It is best that you just take culminate at physical, mental and the Benpres Building. towel and water/refreshments. For more Fix your plumbing. Leaking roofs and articles in direct sunlight, then hang them in leave. November 1, All Saints’ Day, is leave during the entire last week of year’s end with a emotional rejuvenation, Watch for more announcements at www.lopezwell- info, contact Gani Velasquez at 631-6394. clogged drains are deadly to your health and a breezy place to blow away the spores. A a special holiday and Nov. 2 is a special December so you can enjoy an almost ballroom dancing something that can help ness.com, on your bulletin boards, email, posters and to your cash flow. The physical correspon- vacuum cleaner would be a good investment. nonworking day (Proclamation No. 12-day holiday! (From www.about. competition. bring about corporal circulars. Be well and stay well! (RMA) dences of clogged drains are problems with (M. Merton) 1211). 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