O Shopping: Changing the Face of Home Shopping O Shopping on ABS-CBN Has Erased Our Memories of 1990S-Era Home Shopping Programs

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O Shopping: Changing the face of home shopping O Shopping on ABS-CBN has erased our memories of 1990s-era home shopping programs. Out with big-haired ladies flogging knickknacks in throwback living rooms; enter sleek sets, hosts who deftly avoid being irritating despite the nonstop spiels, and well-made products that actually make life easy for the consumer instead of ending up in the “throw” pile during spring cleanings. Turn to page 6

At the Lopez Holdings Oscar Lopez Keep dry in …page 3 III, filmmaker …page 12 stockholders’ meet …page 9 style! Lopezlink July 2017 Biz News Lopezlink July 2017 ABS-CBN stays Job crafting to enrich Lopez Holdings, investees worker experience eye strategies to ‘help By Carla Paras-Sison build PH in better ways’ on top in June INVESTORS in People (IiP) AMBASSADOR Manuel M. marked by increased ABS-CBN remains the Securing the second spot was Philippines led a discussion on Lopez (AMML), chairman and competition and regu- network of choice of more ABS-CBN’s newest prime time job crafting and how it can fit chief executive officer of Lopez lation. Filipinos with its quality series “La Luna Sangre” whose in performance management Holdings Corporation, assured Lopez Holdings in news programs and val- first two weeks recorded an aver- systems at an IiP- accredited SKYBIZ MSME holds 1st midyear sales conference Created toward the end of shareholders that investees First 2016 registered P6.557 ues- oriented series in the age national TV rating of 34.1%. club meeting held on July 3. 2016, MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) is the newest business segment under SKYBIZ that caters Philippine Holdings Corpora- billion in net income month of June. Also bringing excitement Job crafting describes how to MDU (high-end residential multi-dwelling units) and MSME. The midyear conference, which was dedicated tion (FPH) and ABS-CBN attributable to equity This is based on data was “The Voice Teens” that re- individuals modify their work to skills training on conversational intelligence, was facilitated by The Ruiz Group and reaffirmed the team’s Corporation will “pursue strate- holders of the parent, from Kantar Media, corded 33.9%. “MMK” (33.3%), to suit their personal motiva- commitment to the achievement of its goal for 2017: #got2B1B—two businesses, MDU and SME, achieving P1 gies to help build the nation in 6% higher than the billion. Photo shows SKYBIZ LOB head Jon Arayata (4th from left) with (l-r) MSME Regional Markets head Larry which showed that 10 meanwhile, continued to touch tions, strengths and passions. better ways” as the commercial P6.191 billion in net Ortonio, MSME Marketing head Ryan Faustino, MSME business unit head Rina de Guzman, MDU Sales head out of the most watched viewers with its letter senders’ Changes may affect job bound- sector continues to drive energy income attributable Edward Garovillas and SME Sales head Mike Arcadio. programs nationwide inspiring stories. aries such as when adding or demand. to equity holders of were produced by ABS- “TV Patrol” was still the most dropping tasks, relationships At the Lopez Holdings an- the parent reported in CBN, as the network watched news program in the and interactions with others in nual stockholders’ meeting, 2015. garnered an average country as it registered an av- the organization or even with AMML noted that FPH tries According to Tirona, audience share of 46% erage national TV rating of external customers, and percep- Okada Manila taps SKY for to strike a balance between the steady performance among rural and urban 30.3%, beating its rival program tions of their own work. providing the country’s energy of FPH and ABS- homes versus GMA’s “24 Oras” (20.2%). IiP Philippines chairman requirements and conserving its CBN accounted for the Janet Webster says job crafting IiP Philippines chairman Janet Webster pay TV, broadband service 34%. “Wansapanataym” recorded By Ralph Remolano natural resources; at the same results. Leading the list was 29.5%, while “My Dear Heart” can be viewed as an engage- time, it also seeks to empower “Lopez Holdings’ to- Lopez Holdings chairman Amb. Manuel M. the Coco Martin starrer notched 27.5% with its heart- ment opportunity, or getting pation, and as a coping strategy organization naturally have SKYBIZ continues to expand enjoyable as clients experience requirements of customers and the people who provide man- tal consolidated assets Lopez “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” rending finale. people to enjoy what they do. to increase resilience or manage greater opportunity to craft its roster of premier accounts in superior viewing entertainment hotel employees for their per- power for its endeavors. grew to P366.250 bil- which recorded an aver- “Wildflower” remained un- Thus, organizations may benefit stress. their jobs. the hospitality and leisure in- through a wide variety of sports, sonal and business transactions. ABS-CBN, on the other lion in 2016 from P358.584 bil- 3.53x in 2015. Also, book value age national TV rating beatable in its time slot with a from encouraging people to do Unexpected negative expe- In the IiP model, job craft- dustry, partnering with Okada news and international chan- Also, SKYBIZ provides ex- hand, is making waves in the lion in 2015. This figure mainly per share was up at P13.06 a of 35.5%. national TV rating of 23.1%. it. riences with job crafting may ing may support the indicator Manila as the latter’s exclusive nels for each hotel room using clusive data connectivity link- digital space, further strength- includes assets of FPH. Debt- share at the end of 2016 from Included in the top 10 shows “As people craft their jobs be additional stress as people “Structuring work” as “roles pay TV and broadband service the SKYBIZ IPTV platform. ing Okada’s satellite offices ening ties with audiences to-equity ratio slightly im- a value of P11.88 a share in were “Home Sweetie Home” to suit their own motivations take on more work in their are designed to create interest- provider. Dedicated and seamless along the SM Mall of Asia and through its easily accessible proved at 3.07x in 2016 versus 2015,” Tirona added. (21%), “Goin’ Bulilit” (20.5%) and situations, we can expect search for meaning or recogni- ing work for people” as well as SKY strengthens the exqui- connectivity is achieved using Aseana areas with its top-notch content. First Gen to distribute and “Rated K” (20.5%). mostly positive outcomes such tion, and intermittent regret as “to meet the changing needs of site customer service Okada SKYBIZ Direct Fiber broad- virtual private network or VPN “Through our associated Promos & offers Meanwhile, ABS-CBN’s as engagement, job satisfaction, when people realize they are communities, markets, organi- can offer. Staycations are more band. It supports the online facility. companies, we will continue to cash dividends prime time block hit an average resilience or the ability to cope not actually holding the jobs zational strategy and employ- As Okada continues to es- search for better ways to deliver audience share of 50%, beating with future adversity, and thriv- they had earlier dreamt of or ees.” tablish its name in the hospital- our commitments to customers. homeBIZ 1899 gives home-based FIRST Gen Corporation on P0.38904 per share on out- GMA’s 32% by 18 points. ing,” she said. aspired for. In the Lopez Group, First ity and leisure industry in the We will choose sustainable ways businesses a leg up June 15, 2017 declared cash standing Series G preferred Research has documented job Speaking at the same meet- Philippine Industrial Park The Kapamilya network also led country, SKYBIZ has become to produce power; connect with Home-based businesses or Surfing the net at up to dividends on its Series F and G shares issued to First Philip- crafting to happen when working, Gerry Plana, vice chair- (FPIP), Lopez Holdings the morning block with an average its sole and exclusive provider loved ones across our many is- start-ups aiming for optimum 10 Mbps. When one runs preferred shares. pine Holdings Corporation by ers search for meaning in their man of IiP Philippines, said job Corporation, Asian Eye In- audience share of 43% compared of pay TV, broadband and data lands and overseas; and inspire performance can now turn to on speeds of up to 10 Mbps, The company declared cash way of private placement. jobs, when service employees crafting has also been known stitute and First Balfour Inc. to GMA’s 31%, the noontime connectivity services. with top quality content that homeBIZ 1899, a new broad- activities such as online col- dividends of P4.00 per Series The dividends are payable on craft their interactions with cli- in human resources parlance as are IiP-accredited, with FPIP block with 43% versus GMA’s SKYBIZ aims to build busi- will bring out the best in every band plan from SKYBIZ, laboration and meetings F preferred share, P3.8904 per July 25, 2017 to shareholders of ents, when individuals respond job enrichment, and that em- achieving the gold standard in 39% and the afternoon block with nesses better by providing ulti- Filipino, young or old alike,” SKY’s corporate solutions arm. via teleconferences become Series G preferred share and record as of June 29, 2017. to a passion for a different occu- ployees in higher levels of the 2016. 44% versus GMA’s 38%. mate content and reliable con- AMML said. They can benefit from the possible. Home-based pro- nectivity with client-centric Meanwhile, in his report to plan in four ways. fessionals can update and do 24/7 after-sales service. shareholders, Lopez Holdings Access to business-grade remote consultations easily. Sikat Design Challenge To know more about SKY- president Salvador G. Tirona broadband. Businesses that are No data cap. There’s no BIZ products and services for said the company benefited reliant on the internet need a data cap, so one can just post Lopez Group-supported interschool competition attracts interesting RE concepts L-R: SKY customer engineer Dario Mendoza, key accounts managers pay TV and enterprise fiber from the performance of FPH Caroline Yenko and Geeka Feliciano, Okada Manila SVP for IT Dries Scott partner that won’t leave them and share to make the busi- By Joel Gaborni broadband, call 449-9349 or and ABS-CBN, which bucked and SKY key accounts head Angela Cabrera hanging, literally and figurative- ness known, download pro- INTERESTING renewable A nonstock, nonprofit com- Lasting 11 months, the com- tention to motivating college can help address the urgent is- visit skybiz.com.ph. challenging industry dynamics ly. homeBIZ 1899 was created ductivity tools to help keep energy (RE) projects and pro- pany, SSCFI holds the annual petition includes three “gate- students so they would come sue of energy poverty in the to support their more demand- one on track, and exchange posals from college students in school competition as part of ways” where students could up with creative RE solutions Philippines.” ing business requirement. information with suppliers. different schools all over the its advocacy to promote the learn valuable lessons and infor practical use ‘Maki-JAM with SKYdirect’ hits Baguio City Around-the- country are competing in a development and use of clean sights. The first gateway comes in remote and clock support. Lopez Group-supported inter- and renewable energy sourc- in the form of a conference- poor communi- SKY recently brought its see the “Umagang Kay Ganda” CBN HD, S+A, ANC, Cinema available nationwide at Plan SKYBIZ’s 24/7 school tilt for the best renew- es. SSCFI was also the same workshop; the second, concept ties. “Maki-JAM with SKYdirect” host in person. One, MYX, Lifestyle, Jeepney 99, Plan 250 and Plan 450. technical assistants able energy idea or solution for group that organized support development; and third, proto- “Sikat Design event, which highlighted the “To date, we already visited TV, DZMM TeleRadyo, ABS- Postpaid plans are available in are on hand for tech- poor rural communities. for the country’s solar-powered type finalization. Challenge aims company’s affordable direct- major cities in Northern Lu- CBN Regional Channel, Yey!, Plan 250 and Plan 450 vari- nical support at any Called Sikat Design Chal- racing car entries in the bien- The students finalized their to encourage to-home (DTH) TV service, to zon and Southern Luzon and CineMo and TAG. ants. time of the day or lenge, the competition now on nial World Solar Challenge in prototypes by the end of April solutions, espe- Baguio City. shared the good news on SKY- Top-rating cable channels Joel Angeles, Rodel Store, night. its second cycle (2016-2017) has Australia. One of the SSCFI 2017. In May 2017, a panel of cially those that With SKYdirect, SKY’s ex- direct’s enriching content. We Cartoon Network HD, HBO Houston Solution, Sacley homeBIZ also attracted 36 entries from 30 par- entries was called “Sikat.” judges started evaluating the can uplift lives clusive and top-rated content will not stop there as we will HD, Disney, Nickelodeon, Satellite TV, Bawa-an Market comes with a free ticipating schools in Luzon, Vi- First Gen Corporation, entries at the regional level in rural com- is now within reach in Baguio reach out to other regions and Warner TV HD, RTL-CBS Stall and JP Satellite TV are cable subscription, sayas and Mindanao. Their num- along with Energy Develop- to determine which ones will munities living City. Residents from far-flung empower more Filipinos with Entertainment, TLC, AXN among the stores in Baguio which can be used ber is almost three times the level ment Corporation and First make up the list of six to 10 without electric- barangays can enjoy a diverse access to SKYdirect offerings,” HD and History HD are also and Benguet where custom- to monitor market during the inaugural first cycle SSCFI president Dr. Arthur de Guia Philippine Holdings Corpora- semifinalists at the national ity,” de Guia ex- channel lineup, including the said Ed Patron, SKY’s Region- available on SKYdirect. ers can apply for a SKYdirect news and trends. (2015-2016) of the competition, tion, supports the Sikat Design level. plained. “With high-definition feed of ABS- al Business head. Subscribing to SKYdirect is subscription. For more infor- For more info or to said Dr. Arthur de Guia, presi- with alarm system against fish Challenge. From among the semifinal- Sikat’s expanded CBN on Channel 2, exclusively SKYdirect offers a wide even more affordable since kits mation, visit mysky.com.ph/ subscribe, call 449- dent of the Sikat Solar Chal- pen thieves, a street lamp pow- Although considered a com- ists, SSCFI will announce the reach, we hope on SKYdirect. channel lineup with exclusive are now priced at P2,699 from skydirect, text 23668 to order 9336 or visit www. lenge Foundation Inc. (SSCFI). ered by microbial battery, a solar- petition, Sikat Design Chal- winners on July 13, 2017. to increase Fans of Marlo Mortel also channels catering to every fam- the original price of P2,990. or call (074) 442-4841 to sub- skybiz.com.ph. De Guia said the entries for powered insect zapper and solar- lenge incorporates unique fea- Since the completion of its RE aware- trooped to SM City Baguio to ily member, including ABS- SKYdirect prepaid plans are scribe. the current cycle include a wind- powered machine for making salt tures to turn all participants support for the solar racing ness among the The prototype of the buoy developed by Polytechnic and tidal turbine-powered buoy and purified water. into winners. car, SSCFI has shifted its at- youth so they University of the Philippines students Follow us @lopezlinkph on Twitter and Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/lopezlinkonline Lopezlink July 2017 Councils Lopezlink July 2017 couch potato treats New Darna gets ‘hero’s welcome’ at ToyCon Special Feature HR Updates FANS gave Liza Soberano a “hero’s and Lastikman merchandise plus Our very own welcome” fit for this generation’s the licensed statues of Darna, Extended Binhi Day celebration newest Darna as the actress graced Captain Barbell, Lastikman and MYX TV GM ToyCon 2017 at the SMX Con- Valentina. By Gerbs de Castro vention Center, where ABS-CBN Another highlight of ToyCon goes to Ortigas, La Mesa also launched the Ravelo Komiks 2017 was the awarding of the Pinoy moderates panel Superheroes merchandise. Pop Culture Icon to Mars Ravelo ENERGY Development Cor- Liza drew the loudest cheers for his significant contributions to poration (EDC) celebrated as she formally opened the event the comic industry. Binhi Day at two different at marketing via a ribbon-cutting ceremony When asked what she thought venues on June 23-24, 2017. alongside Stefan Kapicic from of portraying Darna, the young Themed “Binhi: The Green “Deadpool,” Lindsey McKeon actress admitted that doing action Asset,” the two-day undertak- summit ‘Lethal Weapon’ hits from “Supernatural,” Karen Fu- is totally new to her but that she is ing highlighted EDC’s com- kuhara from “Suicide Squad,” excited to start filming. mitment to contribute to the bull’s-eye with action Charlie Bewley from “Twilight” “I am very excited but I am also protection and conservation of packed plot and Kevin McNally from “Pirates nervous because it’s the first time the country’s forests. Saturday nights are now funnier and more action- of the Caribbean.” that I would be doing anything Binhi is a comprehensive packed with ABS-CBN’s “Tagalized” version of Liza also got the chance to like this. I have always been doing forest restoration program “Lethal Weapon” starring Clayne Crawford and Da- meet the Ravelo family when she romance and comedy films. Doing that aims to reforest degraded mon Wayans. Since its premiere, “Lethal Weapon” visited the Ravelo Komiks Super- an action film for the first time is very excited for everyone to watch flight as the newest Darna in the lands, rescue vanishing na- has been winning the ratings game against its rival hero booth that featured not only something different and some- it,” she said. movie to be directed by Erik Matti tive trees, develop ecotourism program, according to data from Kantar Media. It Darna, but also Captain Barbell thing I am excited to tackle. I am Watch for Liza as she takes under Star Cinema. areas and provide livelihood hit a national TV rating of 16.7% on its June 10 to local communities. Binhi pilot telecast, 16.3% on June 17 and 14.1% on June also protects and sustains the 2 24 compared to its competitor, which scored only geothermal recharge as EDC 11.7%, 9.2% and 8.8%, respectively. “Lethal Weapon” DZMM launches new programs ‘Good Vibes,’ ‘On the Spot’ continues to deliver clean and Moderator Miguel Santos of MYX TV (rightmost) with panelists Odette airs every Saturday at 9:45 p.m., after “MMK.” renewable geothermal energy Keeley, Emil Guillermo and Brian Lee (PHOTO FROM 3AF) IN its bid to provide the best mix Niña every Thursday to share nationwide. As such, Binhi of informative programs to its au- MYX TV general manager participation and entrepreneur- her medical expertise and give is an important natural asset diences, DZMM recently launched Miguel Santos was chosen to ship to building a successful ABS-CBN is official updates on DZMM’s Teaching that the company continues two new afternoon programs— Learning and Caring program moderate the panel discussion, case for diversity and inclusion to manage and develop with “Good Vibes” with Niña Corpuz accomplishments. “English Speaking Asian Me- and various approaches and broadcaster of AVC relevant stakeholders. and “On the Spot” anchored by Vic “On the Spot,” on the other dia: Presence and Persistence = channels to reaching this con- Day 1 activities were held tourney Lima and Toni Aquino—that will hand, aims to make people aware Progress,” at the Asian Ameri- sumer. ABS-CBN has been granted the rights to be the at the OML Hall in One Cor- be simulcast on radio, digital TV of what’s happening all over the can Advertising Federation’s The event served as Santos’ official host broadcaster of the 19th Asian Senior porate Centre, Ortigas. and cable TV. country as Vic and Toni present (3AF) Asian Marketing Sum- introduction as a new board Women’s Championship of the Asian Volleyball Oscar M. Lopez (OML), the “Good Vibes” is a health and reports from the ABS-CBN news mit held in Los Angeles. member of 3AF. Confederation. As such, ABS-CBN S+A is the father of the BINHI program, wellness show that runs daily, gathering team, Radyo Patrol The panel included Brian 3AF is made up of Asian exclusive broadcaster of the tournament to be delivered an inspirational mes- Monday to Friday, from 1 p.m. and Regional reporters assigned Lee, founder of digital media American advertising agency held in the Philippines on August 9-17. Catch the sage which elicited thunderous to 2 p.m. “On the Spot” gives a in different beats and locations company Nomad Amory; principals, media, advertis- games on S+A on free TV and on S+A HD on applause from the attendees. rundown of news highlights and in the Philippines. Delivered in a 3 broadcast journalist, writer ers and strategic partners. Its cable TV. The chairman emeritus of issues of the day from 4 p.m. to conversational manner, news re- and editor Emil Guillermo, mission is to grow the Asian the Lopez Group said: “Trees 4:30 p.m. Both are simulcast ports are much easier to digest and whose former “Amok” column American advertising and are the ecosystem’s great multi- on DZMM Radyo Patrol 630 understand for the people in the in AsianWeek was considered marketing industry, raise public taskers. They clean and cool the on AM radio and DZMM Tel- program. the most widely read column awareness of the importance of air, and provide food, shelter, eRadyo on cable TV and ABS- on Asian American issues; and the Asian American communi- Stay tuned for other news and and protection. They stabilize CBN TVplus. public service efforts of DZMM, Odette Keeley, national media ty and further professionalism the soil to prevent erosion and Set in DZMM TeleRadyo’s informative health news, practi- old, and medical information which is celebrating the 10th an- director for New America Me- in the industry. mitigate flooding made harsher brand-new studio, “Good Vibes” cal home keeping tips, interest- straight from different health niversary of DZMM TeleRadyo dia. Santos was also recently by the changing climate. They celebrates positivity by providing ing features for moms young and experts. Dr. Luisa Puyat joins this year. The summit agenda -fea accepted as a member of the also act as an important carbon tured experts who discussed the Producers Guild of America, sink, removing carbon dioxide multiple dimensions of Asian the first from ABS-CBN In- from the atmosphere and thus American consumers from civic ternational. ‘Women of the Weeping River,’ ‘Paglipay’ lead nominees slowing global warming. “Here in the Philippines especially, planting trees is an 40th Gawad Urian nominations revealed obvious and concrete means For all things HR—and more! THE Manunuri ng Pelikulang ema One Originals and Sine Olivia Khalil Ramos, Tommy Abuel, to increase our resilience—to 4 Pilipino has announced the nomi- Pilipinas all have nine nominations. Bembol Roco, Garry Cabalic, defend ourselves against the nees for the 40th Gawad Urian devastating impacts of climate This year’s Natatanging Gawad Paolo Ballesteros, Ronwaldo Mar- 1. Lopez Group HR Council gets change.” happening at ABS-CBN’s Studio Urian award will go to Vilma San- tin and Pepe Smith are the Best chairman emeritus ‘TBH: Rewind,’ OML also led the rib- 10 and airing live on Cinema One tos who won the most number of Actor nominees. Oscar M. Lopez ‘Gumiho’ on Jeepney TV on July 20. acting awards—a total of eight best This year marks Gawad Urian’s bon-cutting ceremony to 2. HR Council head “The Better Half ” and “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho” new website Leading this year’s list is “Women actress nods—from the esteemed 40th year in the industry. Since its open the exhibit showcasing Cedie Lopez Vargas complete Jeepney TV’s lineup on cable TV this of the Weeping River” produced by body in the past years. first awarding ceremony in 1977, it products and services from 3. All set for the THE Lopez Group HR Coun- tional and business excellence July. “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho” airs at 8:20pm, Southern Lantern Studios, Haut The nominees for Best Film also has become one of the most pres- Binhi partners. These included tree-planting cil website (http://lopezgroup. in the Lopez Group through back-to-back with “The Better Half: Rewind” at Lesmains and TBA, with 12 nomi- includes “Baboy Halas” from Orig- tigious and most respected film OML Center, WWF-Philip- activity wixsite.com/hrcouncil) is now intercompany synergies. 10pm every Saturday and Sunday starting July 8. nations including best picture and ane Films, Timewrap, Oya Film awards in the country. pines, Rain Forest Restoration 4. Some of the up! Among the features are news Meanwhile, beginning July 31, catch “Unforgettable best direction for Sheron Dayoc. Productions, Alchemy of Vision, Catch the 40th Gawad Urian on Initiative, Philippine Tropical volunteers who Through the site, employees on activities, calendar of events Love” with Jerry Yan at 9pm, Mondays to Thurs- “Paglipay,” produced by Milagros Lights Productions and Three Six- Cinema One (SKYcable Channel Forest Conservation Founda- helped plant can be updated on the HR and career postings within the days; and “You’re My Home” at 2:45pm, Mondays Ong How, follows with 11 nomina- Zero Industries. 56, Destiny Cable Digital Channel tion, Haribon Foundation, 800 native tree and corporate activities of the Lopez Group companies. to Wednesdays. Also, follow the story of the Icon tions. “Ma’ Rosa” from Centerstage The nominees for Best Actress 56 and Destiny Analog Channel the Environmental Learn- seedlings Lopez Group that are being The site is open to all Lopez of the Month in “BTS: John Lloyd Cruz” on July Productions and Solar Pictures; are Charo Santos, Laila Ulao, Jaclyn 37) on July 20, 9 p.m. ing and Training Initiative, 5. Starting them organized by the HR Council. Group employees. The council 30, 7:30pm. Jeepney TV is available on SKYcable “Pamilya Ordinaryo” produced by Jose, Cherry Pie Picache, Ai Ai de For the full list of nominees, visit Qubo, BayaniJuan, Institute young The council is composed of encourages employees to visit Channel 9, Destiny Cable Analog 41 and Digital Found Films, Quantum Films and las Alas, Elizabeth Oropesa, Irma www.cinemaone.ph or the official of Agroforestry-University of 5 HR heads and representatives often and to provide feedback 9. Cinemalaya Foundation; and “Ang Adlawan, Hasmine Kilip, Angeli website of the Manunuri ng Peliku- Turn to page 10 from various Lopez companies, by answering the survey found Babaeng Humayo” produced by Cin- Bayani and Nora Aunor. lang Pilipino (www.manunuri.com). and helps achieve organiza- on the site. (Dimpy Jazmines) Lopezlink July 2017 Lopezlink July 2017 By Carla Paras-Sison Paolo Pineda: Making his way into Filipino homes PAOLO Pineda, chief finance ready for the next phase, in- “Ours is a very officer of ACJ O Shopping troducing even more products functional business. and concurrent head of Busi- from both local and multina- There is a tendency Clockwise from top: CJ O Shopping Global Business Development head Sean Kim, A CJ O Shopping Corp. COO ness Development at ABS- tional makers of fast-moving for the team to just John Kim, ABS-CBN Business Development head and A CJ O Shopping Corp. CFO Paolo Pineda, A CJ O Shopping CBN Corporation, is slowly consumer goods. focus on selling the Corp. CEO Eddie Bak, ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III and CJ O Shopping CEO Harri Lee during the launch but surely making his way into “At home shopping, our products. What I of the joint venture in 2013; The O Shopping team takes part in a workshop at ABS-CBN; At the company’s first Filipino homes, and finding a products are focused on the es- want the team to general assembly for 2017; Fostering stronger ties through a team building activity in Batangas; O Shopping has welcome place, too. put up its own booth in KidZania sentials. They give our custom- realize is that what Working on the start-up ers more time for their families. we sell actually helps As he had noted during the “ABS-CBN is in the busi- again. Incidentally, CJ in Korea on TV or to log on to the and virtually inspect each prod- Pineda observed of the Phil- areas in the Philippines,” Pineda since its inception in 2013, We really want to help Filipinos a person in his daily O SHOPPING... Pineda has seen revenues in their daily lives, and for a life. I want each team from page 1 launch of O Shopping in 2013, ness of reaching audiences, is owned by a pay TV company website or mobile site. Some uct in detail, from the magical ippine online shopping land- shared. having a “strong and competent so we needed a partner in the and is one of its largest revenue 60 customer service representa- properties of the Vo.Temm scape. Christmas is O Shopping’s double as more families, led by certain segment, we want to member to see his ABS-CBN first entered the partner” for such a venture was business of selling great prod- contributors,” Pineda noted. tives are on hand to take orders cleaner to the convenience af- One e-retailer is Filipinos’ busiest season, with the summer ever-busy homemakers, have help Filipinos who are moving contribution to the TV shopping business in 1997 a must. ucts,” EL3 had said at launch. Additionally, O Shopping on both platforms 24 hours a forded by the ILO multi cooker go-to site for tech and gadgets, months when people gear up turned to home shopping for to smaller dwelling places like family, to the cus- with Sky Mall. Perhaps in part Joint venture Paolo Pineda, chief finance allowed ABS-CBN to generate day, seven days a week. to the health benefits of the while another is known for for vacations and then for the convenience as well as for a condominium units. Similar to tomer, even in little due to Filipino audiences’ hesi- In early 2012 they found officer (CFO) of A CJ, said revenues for airtime that used The process can be complet- Wedo X-Bike. fashion retailing. back-to-school rush making lot of items not available in the experience in Korea, our ways, because of tation to purchase things that one in South Korea-based CJ ABS-CBN at the time wanted to be the signoff period for the ed in about five minutes—as Easy-to-navigate site O Shopping looks to corner their case for the distinction. regular stores. products provide good value. the products we are they only saw on TV, Sky Mall O Shopping Corporation. Fol- to expand its direct-to-con- station and was “not usually easy as ordering in from one’s Internet users, meanwhile, the market chiefly in anything Way of life Pineda joined ABS-CBN For example, we have very prac- bringing into their home,” folded up after a few years. lowing the formation of the sumer business while CJ was productive.” favorite fast food restaurant! can take their time browsing for the home, especially prod- Three years in, the CFO said in 2000. He says being with the tical space organizers built for says Pineda. For ABS-CBN, there was joint venture company A CJ O aiming to expand to other mar- Straightforward Shoppers can then expect to through the full spectrum of ucts that make chores easier and Filipinos have started to accept company has helped him “un- small living spaces, and they’re His message for Lope- a lesson to be learned from Shopping Corporation, the O kets. The ordering process at O have their Wedo or Vo.Temm products on O Shopping’s un- less time-consuming, and those home shopping although “a lot derstand organization, hiring affordable,” Pineda says. zLink readers: “O Shop- the drawback, according to Shopping program started air- “Another reason is we tried Shopping is fairly straightfor- product or any other O Shop- cluttered and easy-to-navigate that maximize one’s limited liv- more people also have to try it people, culture development” To build a business like ping wants to make life chairman Eugenio Lopez III ing over ABS-CBN in October home shopping in the 1990s ward: shoppers simply need to ping item as soon as the next site, which features some of the ing space. for the first time.” and prudent resource manage- home shopping, Pineda has for homemakers easier (EL3). 2013. and we simply wanted to try it call the phone number flashed day for those who are based same product videos shown on “We have a good mix of “In Korea, home shopping ment (“pagiging matipid”). had to rely on his “pioneering by providing them with in Mega Manila or within five TV. products, but we focus on the is really a way of life. We also At the home shopping entrepreneurial spirit.” He said products that are es- days minimum for those living In the Philippines, one of O homemaker, making homes more want to make it a normal buy- network, Pineda and his team working at ABS-CBN has sential for daily living. Meet the team in the provinces. Shopping’s earliest hits was the efficient, making Filipinos more ing option here,” he said. are working to be accepted given him a lot of opportunity We want to be able to 1,300 products Happycall double-sided pan. efficient so they have more time Slowly but surely, change as a regular sales channel by to practice the Lopez Values. give them kitchen tools To date, there are about This handy wonder has a- dia for their family,” Pineda noted. might be coming to Filipino manufacturers and consumers “At the Lopez Group, they and appliances that 1,300 items covering 10 prod- mond coating that allows one to Spoilt for choice shopping habits as can be seen alike. ABS-CBN’s partner for really encourage you to build can keep their energy uct categories in the O Shop- avoid sticky kitchen situations, The shopper is spoilt in O Shopping’s revenues, the venture, CJ O Shopping of businesses and give you both requirements very rea- ping catalogue: home and plus an “oven effect” that allows for choice as the company which hit P800 million in Korea, already had a presence flexibility and support to grow sonable. Our kitchen living, home improvement, even the most inexpert cooks to supplements Korean brands 2016—a robust 33% increase in China, India, Turkey and the business.” products, our biggest health and fitness, travel and come up with tasty meals. such as Vo.Temm, Wedo and over 2015 figures. Vietnam before they came Going forward, he wants category, are designed luggage, electronics, sports and “That was really a hit Asia ILO—which are exclusive to O If they do it right, there will to the Philippines. The team to focus on employee wellness to allow for more outdoors, kids and babies, fash- wide,” said Pineda of the cook- Shopping—with other private be a much larger slice of the launched best-selling Korean and well-being in order to align efficient, more pleas- ion and accessories, health and ware. “Before we sold it here, brands for the home, for travel pie for home shopping in the products at a crazy pace over each employee’s life goals with ant and more orderly beauty, and ABS-CBN Store they already sold six million and for basic daily needs. Philippines in general and for the last four years and is now those of the company. homes.” merchandise. pieces of it in Korea.” Soon, inventory will be O Shopping in particular. On the O Shopping pro- Another item that practi- boosted further as the company gram aired on ABS-CBN, two cally flew off the shelves was hopes to carry products from Spotlight hosts highlight at least eight the Zero Bike, a compact local suppliers. products during the 12 mid- exercise bike ideal for seniors, But what really sets O Shop- night to 4:30 a.m. block. To condo dwellers or those who ping apart from competitors is break up the 30-minute blocks don’t want to miss their regular its TV component. devoted to a certain product, dose of cardio even during bad “People really look for good IT’S raining freebies as O bottles, kitchen tools, bowl D ’ A r g e n t smaller items are featured in weather. At its peak, O Shop- value for their hard-earned Shopping gives away more sets, food warmers and more M u l t i shorter clips or skits. The best ping brought in one container money, so they ask about the stuff to lucky customers! with every purchase you Cleaner, Dr. sellers get repeat exposures of the Zero Bike every week. product, its features and ben- Get all sorts of useful make until July 31, 2017. Dental Care Liquid Clockwise from left: Steven Ly, IT lead; Bjoy Balagtas, Broadcasting lead; Vi Sun Kim, Call Center lead; Kate San Jose, HR lead; Eloisa Lasin, Biggest advantage Digital Marketing supervisor; Orange Ramirez, Business Development & E-commerce division head; Joy Nacuray, Fulfillment head; YeSeul Han, throughout the week. efits. That’s what TV helps us items, such as nonstick O Shopping is also and ILO Rainbow E-commerce & Sales Promotion head; Paper Reyno, Business Development head; and Rory Carigma, Finance head TV viewers thus have the “Competition’s tough but do; we can explain the product pans, cutting boards, extending discounts of as Cookware Set. luxury of being able to visually everyone has their niche,” unlike if you just see it in the lunchboxes, water much as 50%, special offers Find out more at mall,” Pineda said. and exclusive bundles this www.oshopping. Based on the basic informa- July. com.ph. tion provided by customers to It’s your chance to get 2013 2014 2015 O Shopping products and 2016 Facebook Live broadcasts complete a sale, O Shopping that O Shopping best seller • ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio • The e-commerce platform • A new and improved e- promos, allowing them to • Becomes faster and more for TV and web products, al- clients are predominantly fe- you’ve always wanted, whether Lopez III and ACJ O Shop- www.oshopping.com.ph is commerce platform and confidently answer customer agile with its own in-house lowing the hosts to talk more males belonging to the 35-60 it’s the ILO Multi Cooker Set, ping Corp. chief finance officer launched payment gateway are rolled queries digital marketing group that comprehensively about the age range. Bokuk Mix & Go Blender or Paolo Pineda lead the launch • O Shopping gets additional out • The O Shopping program handles all digital content, features of the products and Thanks to its TV and online the Zero Bike. of O Shopping in October channels via SKYcable Re- • An in-house call center is set begins shooting in high defi- such as the O Shopping to interact with customers platforms, O Shopping is able Or you can try out • Starts airing on ABS-CBN gional and BEAM up with expert agents that nition website and banner ads • O Shopping reaches over 1,000 to reach major urban cities and the newest O Shopping with five hosts know the ins and outs of all • Starts doing twice-weekly SKUs or stock keeping units provinces, with orders coming products: the Pierre in even “from the most rural of Lopezlink July 2017 Corporate Sustainability Museum/Values Lopezlink July 2017 Leadership training Ongoings By Thea Garing and Yna Musico holdings may be undertaken. How can visitors and research- mixes music and values ers best mine the collections for the purpose of scholar- ship, education and instructive amusement of individuals, the Filipino public and beyond? “Off the Pages” is inspired by the wide variety of materials in the Filipiniana collection of the library. Aside from the extensive inventory of books, the collection boasts of periodicals and KCFI’s Rina Lopez-Bautista and SKY’s Claudia Suarez (6th and 7th from left) lead the turnover of Knowledge Channel Uncover the specialized materials such as and SKYdirect kits to the students and teachers of Batan Island The artist Malang in his studio (PHOTO FROM THE COLLECTOR, OCTOBER-DECEMBER ‘Rural Scene’ is a familiar sight to Benpres Building and Lopez Museum visitors Orchestra of the Filipino Youth scholars from all over the Philippines and their mentors pose for a class photo Lopez Library archival manuscripts, maps, photographs, stamps, theses 1985) collection via Malang’s characters were said SKY, KCFI give Gift of “LEADERS are not born, they the Orchestra of the Filipino physical activities and reflection and dissertations, government Malang’s works are cherished Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Mu- are made…,” so said Faith Ba- Youth. The participants were sessions designed to boost their ‘Off the Pages’ documents and microfilms, In Memoriam: to be much like him: humorous components of the Lopez Muse- seum days and hours are Mondays con of Lopez Group Founda- selected from various AMI sat- leadership skills and imbue val- In 2018, the Lopez Museum maps, photographs and edito- and full of life. He had the ability um and Library collection, from to Saturdays, except holidays, 8am- Knowledge to Batanes schools tion Inc. (LGFI) in her closing ellites, including Metro Manila, ues essential to their functions and Library will reopen in its rial cartoons. Mauro Malang to create satirical depictions that the large mural that is promi- 5pm. Avail of unlimited access to message to the scholars of Ang Cebu, Batangas, Talim Island as upright young musicians. interim home at The Rockwell The new banner program has Santos are relatable and engaging. nently featured in the lobby of exhibitions and library resources by STUDENTS in Batan Island, “Education is an identified in the Philippines through a Misyon Inc. (AMI) during a in Laguna, and Rizal. The activities also included Business Center - Sheridan in the flexibility to take on various Mauro Malang Santos was 19 In the early 1960s, he began the Benpres Building, to copies signing up for the Lopez Museum Batanes now have access to need in our society today and small satellite dish and a box. leadership and values formation The training aimed to- de a short theater workshop facili- Mandaluyong. formats and platforms that can when he decided to pursue a to pursue painting as “Malang.” of his illustrations and drawings membership program. Members Knowledge Channel (KCh) as SKY has a unique opportunity Students, teachers and even training held at the Eugenio velop young leaders with exem- tated by PETA which saw the This undertaking presents highlight the holdings’ unique career as a cartoonist for The His endeavors as an artist in the holdings of the library. can borrow books from the lending SKY and Knowledge Chan- to provide access to content to- communities can learn so much Lopez Center in Antipolo. plary values that will propel the participants producing their the institution with new oppor- qualities. For this particular run, Manila Chronicle. stretched beyond art produc- Malang is one of the most section and get discounts on lectures, nel Foundation Inc. (KCFI) gether with Knowledge Chan- from the Knowledge Channel,” LGFI and AMI, in partner- work of AMI in the future and own value-laden skits. tunities that could help improve a lecture series has been carved He apprenticed under Libo- tion—he also made it accessible recognized and followed artists workshops and services for only donated educational tools to nel. I wish that we’d be able to Lopez-Bautista said. ship with Global Peace Foun- expand its reach to other satel- At the end of the two-day the programs and services it of- out for July-November 2017. rio “Gat” Gatbonton, later creat- to a larger audience. In 1966, for his works evoke familiar scenes P1,500. For other inquires and con- four schools in Luzon’s north- reach out to as many schools Bags with school supplies dation, University of Asia and lites nationwide. workshop, the scholars said fers to the public. For updates on the “Off the ing the characters of Kosme the he launched the Art for the and humor among Filipinos. cerns, and for scheduling of special ernmost province. as possible in the Philippines. were also distributed courtesy the Pacific, and the Philippine The scholars, who ranged in they learned the value of team- One challenge is to rethink Pages” lecture series, follow the Cop (Retired), the first English Masses project which utilized The Lopez Museum and Li- tours and field trips, call 631-2417 Basco Central, Diptan, And there would be a time of ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- Educational Theater Asso- age from 11 to 24 years old, lis- work, perseverance and how to how engagement with the visu- Lopez Museum and Library’s comic strip in the Philippines, printmaking as a way of making brary is at the ground floor, Benpres (museum) or 631-2425 (library); Mahatao and Ivana elementa- that every kid in the country, pamilya Foundation Inc. ciation (PETA), held a two- tened to lectures, did exercises, be “walang hiya” or confident, al arts collection and the library website and social media pages. and Chain Gang Charlie. art more affordable. Building, Exchange Road cor. or email [email protected]. ry schools in Batan will benefit if we count 10 years from now, SKY furthers KCh’s thrust day training for 45 scholars of played games and took part in among other things. from KCh’s rich educational will say ‘I first learned some- of literacy by sharing its en- By Dulce Festin-Baybay material via SKY’s direct- thing through the Knowledge riching content to more areas The New Values Vanguards to-home (DTH) TV service, Channel content.’” using the extensive reach of SKYdirect. The schools are According to KCFI founder SKYdirect and SKYcable. Para-athlete triumphs in ‘VIP’ race Oscar Llamas Lopez III shines the spotlight on unity, integrity part of the pool of beneficiary and president Rina Lopez- Today, KCh is viewed by By Hyle Loneza schools that will receive SKY- Bautista, new technologies over five million learners and FOR the sixth in a series of new Growing up, most of my time network, together with living Did you ever work for a Lopez Film had always been my your younger cousins and sib- A swimming coach and na- Naisip ko na sa ganitong paraan direct Prepaid kits this year as have enabled KCh’s educational more than 50,000 teachers “We support VIP with Lopez Values vanguards, the revolved around family. School on my own and learning how company? How was it? passion and while I was still in lings? tional athlete emerged as one matutulungan ko ang pagpo- determined by SKYdirect and materials to reach more areas and principals in 64 provinces. ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapami- next-generation Lopezes, great- breaks, vacations and Friday din- to budget and manage expenses, After I graduated from high school and college, I would I would tell my younger cous- of the fastest swimmers during protect sa kalikasan,” Aba KCFI. through SKY’s facilities. Over the years, SKYcable has lya. We want to create aware- grandchildren of Eugenio Lopez ners were always spent with the were experiences that had university in 2010, I started visit the Star Cinema film sets ins and siblings to follow their the recent Verde Island Passage said. March Ventosa, SKY Cable “SKYdirect is a very impor- provided more than 1,000 ness to everyone that we should Sr. (EL Sr.), LopezLink presents entire family. Because of this, my become invaluable to me and working as a script continuity to get a more in-depth look at passions while keeping an open (VIP) Swim Junkie Challenge This is the second year of Corporation chief operating tant platform for us because schools with access to KCh and protect our environment,” First Oscar Dionisio Martin “Marty” cousins and siblings were some helped mold me into the person supervisor and assistant direc- production life. There, I had the mind and an entrepreneurial in Punta Malabrigo, Lobo, the VIP Swim Junkie Chal- officer, said in an interview: it allows us to be anywhere its learning materials. Gen vice president for External Llamas Lopez III, eldest son of of my first best friends and con- that I have become today. tor for Star Cinema. opportunity to meet the direc- mind-set. We are incredibly lucky Batangas. lenge, which aims to spotlight Affairs Mon Araneta said. Oscar Martin “Cary” Rufino Lo- tinue to be so until this day. tors and teams and learn about to be given the opportunity and Arnel Navales-Aba won the need to protect the Verde A tiangge was set up during pez Jr., president of First Philip- These bonds that we had the complexities of filmmaking support from our family to pursue third place in the 2.5-kilometer Island Passage. the event where local produce pine Realty Corporation Inc. formed have only strengthened in the Philippine film industry. our different passions in life and men’s category. He outswam ABS-CBN Lingkod Ka- Pasig school gets makeover from the community was sold. This series shows how the fu- throughout the years, which I Unbeknownst to me, these would with that, I feel it is our duty to other participants while enjoy- pamilya Foundation Inc.’s “Naging isang pagkakataon ture generation is doing in living can attribute solely to the efforts be the same people I would be ourselves to make the most of it. ing the beauty of Verde Island Bantay Kalikasan took the din ito para ma-showcase na- up to the values of their elders by of my parents and grandparents working with during my five- Can you share any anecdotes anew in Lopez Brigada Eskwela Passage—the “center of the initiative of protecting the By Gerbs de Castro tin ang mga produkto sa Lobo,” their lifestyles and the principles to constantly keep us together. year stint at Star Cinema. showing how you live up to the center of the world’s marine Verde Island Passage when it Bantay Kalikasan program di- they uphold. Marty is the grand- The importance of family The environment and cul- Lopez Values of family unity, biodiversity.” was announced that a mining MORE than 100 volunteers rep- rector Jen Santos said. son of Lopez Group chairman unity is a value that never had to ture at Star Cinema was in- integrity, business excellence, “Nung nalaman ko na may operation and coal plant might resenting the Lopez Group went Aside from First Gen, emeritus Oscar M. Lopez and the be articulated to us since it was credibly creative and I had the innovativeness? mining operation na sumubok enter the area. all out once again to focus on the Bantay Kalikasan also works sixth great-grandchild of EL Sr. something that had just become amazing opportunity to get to Unity and integrity have been pumasok dito, at ang VIP swim Together with First Gen improvement of the surround- with other organizations to Can you give us a background so entrenched in our everyday work with so many exception- the Lopez Values that have reso- challenge ay isa sa mga daan Corporation, ecotourism and ings of Kapitolyo High School ensure the preservation and of how you were raised and lives. Even when I’m thousands ally talented individuals who nated with me most throughout para maprotektahan ang dagat, livelihood opportunities were (KHS) in Pasig in the Lopez protection of the Verde Island the schools you attended, the of miles away from them, I still shared my same passion. my personal and professional life. mas lalo akong na-challenge. developed for the community. Brigada Eskwela activity. Passage. courses you took and trainings find comfort in spending time Working in production was Professionally, I feel that unity Lopez Group Foundation you underwent. with cousins and family whom definitely not like the usual is most important when moti- Arnel Navales-Aba, shown here approaching the finish line, was motivated Inc. (LGFI) Operations head I attended high school I make time to see once a week 9-to-5 desk job, but this was vating groups and teams. In my by the thought of helping protect the Verde Island Passage Angela Lopez-Guingona de- Volunteers work together to clean and beautify at the International School whenever I’m home. exactly what made coming to experience, I’ve been able to effec- KHS for the new school year livered the welcome remarks, BAYAN Academy offers Manila, where I graduated in What values and lessons in work every day very exciting tively lead teams cohesively and while KHS principal Cecil Ra- the following certificate 2006, after which I completed life did they teach you? and challenging. Despite the successfully when I’ve been able gala conveyed her gratitude to first aid cabinet, respectively, to A disaster risk reduction training courses this my BFA in Film & Television My dad had always instilled long and demanding hours of to foster positive group dynamics. the organizers for their efforts. KHS. management seminar was con- month: at New York University’s Tisch the values and importance of production life, I enjoyed the Leading with integrity has KHS was also the group’s Before the activity proper ducted by Gerard Natividad of July 6-7: Managing the School of the Arts in 2010. humility and living within our work and felt very fortunate also been a value that I’ve ad- beneficiary school last year. began, a safety briefing was EPDRU for the heads, teachers Operations Function Currently, I am enrolled at means. As a child, these were con- to have been able to pursue my mired very much when looking The birthday celebrants for given by Algie Obedencio and students of KHS simul- July 10-21: GEM Train- Columbia Business School, cepts my dad constantly imparted passion at Star Cinema. It was at my grandfather. Being a man the month of June were acknowl- of Energy Development taneous with the cleanup and ers’ Training where I am completing my to myself and my four siblings. an experience that constantly that leads by his principles, I’ve edged, after which selected KHS Corporation’s Emergency Pre- beautification activities. July 20-21: Managing the MBA with a focus on media Once I started living abroad, pushed me outside of my com- seen how he has been able to students led the stretching and paredness & Disaster Response Around 10 classrooms were Marketing Function and management. I started to see the importance fort zone, but was also one that positively inspire those around exercise segment. Unit (EPDRU). LGFI’s Caloy spruced up by the volunteers, with For rates, call 426-3140. What do you remember of these values even more as I was extremely invaluable in him, which is why integrity con- Knowledge Channel and Campos also provided further each member contributing in Bayan Academy reserves the most regarding how you were began to meet people with back- building my character, confi- tinues to be a value that I regard the Lopez Lifelong Wellness instructions regarding the ac- cleaning and painting the rooms right to change course dates. brought up by your parents, grounds totally different from dence and work ethic. very highly and use to guide my team donated a television and a tivity. and doing electrical works grandparents? my own. Expanding my social What advice would you give decisions in life and leadership. 10 Lopezlink July 2017 Lifelong Wellness Interactive Lopezlink July 2017 11 Sudoku Larga Na! Text and photos by Gerbs de Castro Asian Eye’s Dr. Robert Ang Maglaro tayo ng Sudoku, ang bagong libangan ng bayan! Ayusin lamang ang mga numero simula 1 hanggang 9 para In front of the town hall of Nagcarlan where visitors are dropped off ang bawat numero ay minsan lang magagamit sa bawat row, wins 2 awards at int’l confab column at kahon. By Charizze Henson

ASIAN Eye Institute’s Dr. Robert Ang received the TOP- GUN Best Overall Instructor award at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Sur- gery (ASCRS) Symposium and Congress held in California in May. The glaucoma, cornea and refractive surgery (LASIK) and cataract specialist was voted over 13 other surgeons from Asia and the US who were OML, with EDC Watershed Department head Atty. Allan Barcena and CSR head Tracy Peralta, presents tokens challenged to share tips and of appreciation to speakers Richard Diotay, Rodel Santos, Romi Garduce and Dr. Rico Ancog techniques that can make cataract surgical cases smooth and The twin falls EXTENDED BINHI DAY... the volunteers, including 100 more efficient. to make sure that there is a more Back-to-back win from page 5 threatened trees such as yakal- Ang was named as the Best stable position to place the IOL Ang and his research team saplungan, yakal-malibato, Overall Instructor after he and provide patients with better also enjoyed a back-to-back win  Very Easy the Philippines Los Baños and only Filipino who has kamagong-ponce, malabaya- spoke about a capsule marking vision.” when they received a Best Paper  Easy (UPLB), and Non-Timber climbed the Seven Summits bas, apitong, dao, kalantas, technique that makes cataract Digital markers are used to award in the same convention  Medium Bunga Falls: A fruitful escape Forest Products-Exchange or the highest mountain on bolong-eta, malak-malak and surgeries easier by using a read- guide surgeons in creating a for their research paper, “Pro-  Hard DURING the rainy season, most We departed from the Cubao We then boarded a Nagcarlan- at a large parking area near our Program’s Custom Made every continent. nato. ily available and relatively inex- consistently sized and round spective Randomized Study of my trips would center on places area in a Lucena-bound bus. bound jeepney and were dropped destination. Crafts Center Inc. Capping off the first day Binhi tree-planting ac- pensive tool. capsule opening, but these Comparing Visual Outcomes where rain would not pose a ma- After two hours we alighted off at the Nagcarlan town hall Here’s a tip: arrange for the Dr. Rico Ancog of the was the awarding of the win- tivities were also done in all Cataract is the clouding of markers are expensive. Instead, of an Accommodating and Two Answer to JUNE puzzle jor hindrance in enjoying our pre- at the San Pablo junction and compound. tricycle driver to pick you up at a UPLB-School of Envi- ning entries in the Binhi Day EDC business units: in Mt. the natural lens of the eye. This Ang suggested using an optical Multifocal IOLs: 5 Year Fol- Solution, tips and ferred destination. rode a tricycle to the jeepney As we sped towards the Bunga specified time as the parking area ronmental Science and photo contest. Apo Geothermal Business lens is enclosed in a clear lin- zone marker. low-up.” computer program Thus, we traveled to Nagcarlan, terminal on Inocencio Barleta Falls area in another tricycle, we is far from the highway. Management discussed the Day 2 at La Mesa Nature Unit in Kidapawan; Bacon- ing called lens capsule. During “The optical zone marker is In 2016, Ang won a Best Pa- available at Laguna to check out the so-called St. near the San Pablo City passed by two road entrances with Upon entering the Bunga Falls importance of valuing green Reserve in Quezon City saw Manito Geothermal Business cataract surgery, the surgeon available in different sizes and per award during the ASCRS www.sudoku.com twin falls, Bunga Falls. plaza. directional tarpaulins and arrived compound, you will be required assets, while Rodel Santos of hundreds of volunteers take Unit in Albay; Negros Island opens the front portion of the can create a small temporary for his research study, “Com- to pay an entrance fee before de- Villanueve Farmers Associa- part in a tree-planting activ- Geothermal Business Unit in lens capsule to access the cata- mark on the cornea. Since it is parison of Visual Performance Eats scending to the falls. tion in Pantabangan, Nueva ity in celebration of National Negros Oriental; and Leyte ract, break it into pieces, remove usually used in LASIK surger- of Monocular and Binocular If you want a convenient Ecija and Richard Diotay of Arbor Day, which is actually Geothermal Business Unit. it and replace it with an artifi- ies, it is also easily available to Implantation of a Small-Aper- place where you can briefly stay Bagong Silang Binhi Farmers celebrated every June 25. Binhi aims to plant trees cial lens called intraocular lens all eye doctors.” ture IOL.” or keep your stuff, there are sev- Association in Negros Occi- A two-hectare area was on 1,000 hectares per year for (IOL). Ang was part of the Asia-Pa- Ang has research projects in eral cottages to choose from, for dental imparted their experi- utilized to increase species 10 years. As of 2016, 8,964 Critical steps cific team of doctors that went the fields of cataract surgery, a fee. ence as Binhi partners. diversity and host some of hectares in EDC’s project According to Ang, opening head-to-head against a team of IOL technology, refractive laser The water from Bunga Falls Meanwhile, Romi Gar- the most premium threatened sites and frontier areas have the front portion of the lens Americans in discussing their eye surgery, presbyopia, dry eye is naturally cold. It is very deep duce emphasized the ap- tree species under the Binhi been planted, while 96 of the capsule is one of the three criti- surgical techniques. The Asia- and glaucoma. nearer the waterfall, so those who preciation and enjoyment of Tree for the Future project. rarest Philippine threatened cal steps in performing cataract Pacific team won in all catego- He shares: “Doing research the country’s green assets. 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